Zipper/Piping Insertion; Inserting A Centered Zipper - Brother BP3500D Operation Manual

Zipper/piping Insertion

A zipper and piping can be sewn in place.
• Using the table below, refer to "Using the utility
stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic
operations" section.
Stitch name Stitch
Straight stitch (Left)
* Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the
numeric keys on the machine during preset utility stitch
mode. Refer to "Basic operations" section.
**Adjustable zipper/piping foot (sold separately with some
models)

Inserting a centered zipper

a f
a Refer to step – of "Inserting a centered zipper"
on page S-19.
b Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder to
attach the screw-on adjustable zipper/piping foot (sold
separately with some models).
• For details on removing the presser foot holder, refer
to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder"
in the "Basic operations" section.
Note
• Make sure that the thread between the spool and
the bobbin is pulled tight.
c Select stitch .
d Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser
foot.
1 Positioning screw
Stitch number
* * **
1-01 01 01
1
e Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed
dog.
Left sewing position
f Change the needle position so that the needle does not
touch the presser foot.
For details, refer to "Setting the stitch width" in the
"Basic operations" section.
1 Needle drop point
CAUTION
• After adjusting the needle position, slowly turn
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)
and check the needle does not touch the
presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,
the needle may bend or break.
g Securely tighten the positioning screw.
1 Positioning screw
Zipper/piping Insertion
Right sewing position
1
1
Sewing S-23
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