Chapter 5: Sewing; Stitch Selection; Test Sewing - Brother ST4031HD Operation Manual

CHAPTER 5
SEWING

Stitch selection

Select the stitch pattern before you start sewing.
This sewing machine can sew five different stitches
by following the simple steps below:
Four-thread overlock stitch
Use all four threads and two needles for producing
four-thread overlock stitches.
Use: Produces strong seam. Ideal for sewing knits
and wovens.
Three-thread overlock stitch
5 mm (3/16 inch)
Use three threads and the left needle, producing 5
mm (3/16 inch) seams.
Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses,
slacks, etc. Ideal for medium to heavy materials.
NOTE:
Remove the right needle when sewing this
overlock stitch.
Three-thread overlock stitch 2.8 mm
(7/64 inch)
Use three threads and the right needle, producing
2.8 mm (7/64 inch) seams.
Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses,
slacks, etc. Ideal for fine to medium materials.
NOTE:
Remove the left needle when sewing this overlock
stitch.
20
Narrow overlock stitch 2.0mm (5/64
inch) and
Rolled hemming stitch 2.0mm (5/64
inch)
Use as decorative or finishing stitch. See "Narrow
overlock/ Rolled hemming stitch" in this chapter for
details.
NOTE:
You can use the optional accessory foot for even
more varieties of stitches. See CHAPTER 8 for
details.

Test sewing

Test-sew before you start sewing.
1. Set all the thread tension to "4".
2. Thread the machine and pull all threads out
about 15 cm (6 inches) behind the presser foot.
3. Place a piece of scrap material under the
presser foot for test sewing.
NOTE:
Always lift the presser foot before placing the
fabric under it. You cannot start sewing by just
running the fabric under the foot without lifting
the presser foot.