Chapter 2 Sewing Basics - Brother NV6000D Operation Manual

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Chapter
Sewing Basics
SEWING ..............................................................................................60
Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................60
■ Using the Foot Controller................................................................................................61
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................62
Sewing Curves .........................................................................................................62
Changing Sewing Direction .....................................................................................63
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ...................................................................63
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics...................................................................................63
■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot .............................................................63
■ If the Fabric does not Feed ..............................................................................................64
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener .............................................................................64
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics .....................................................................................64
Sewing Stretch Fabrics ............................................................................................65
STITCH SETTINGS ...............................................................................66
Setting the Stitch Width ..........................................................................................66
Setting the Stitch Length .........................................................................................67
Setting the Thread Tension ......................................................................................67
■ Proper Thread Tension ....................................................................................................67
■ Upper Thread is Too Tight...............................................................................................68
■ Upper Thread is Too Loose..............................................................................................68
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................69
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................69
Automatic Thread Cutting .......................................................................................70
Using the Knee Lifter...............................................................................................71
Pivoting ...................................................................................................................72
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) ....................... 73
Needle Position - Stitch Placement .........................................................................74
Locking the Screen ..................................................................................................74
Checking the Needle Location in the Screen ...........................................................75