Utility Stitches; Overcasting Stitches - Brother NQ3700D Operation Manual

Utility Stitches

Utility Stitches
CAUTION
• Before replacing the presser foot, be sure that
you have pressed
exchange key) on the operation panel to lock
all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may
occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any other
button is pressed and the machine starts. For
details on changing the presser foot, refer to
"Replacing the Presser Foot" on page 29.

Overcasting stitches

Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to
prevent them from fraying.
Using overcasting foot "G"
a Attach overcasting foot "G".
b Select a stitch.
No. 1-15
Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 45.
CAUTION
• When using overcasting foot "G", be sure
select a stitch that can be used with
overcasting foot "G". If you sew with the
incorrect stitch, the needle may hit the presser
foot, bending the needle or damaging the
presser foot.
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against
c
the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the
presser foot lever.
a
52
(Presser foot/Needle
G
1-16 1-17
1 Guide
d Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise).
Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.
e Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot
guide.
1
CAUTION
• Be sure to pull the fabric backward after
finished sewing. If you pull the fabric toward
side or forward, the presser foot pin may be
damaged.
• If thread is tangled on the presser foot, remove
the entangled thread, and then raise the
presser foot lever to remove the presser foot. If
the presser foot is raised while entangled with
thread, the presser foot may be damaged.
f Press the "Start/Stop" button to stop sewing when you
have reached the end of the stitching, and raise the
presser foot and needle to pull the fabric under the
presser foot towards the back of the machine.
Using zigzag foot "J"
a Attach zigzag foot "J".
b Select a stitch.
No. 1-09 1-10
Stitch
No. 1-13 1-14
Stitch
No. 1-20 1-21
Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 45.
c Sew along the edge of the fabric with the needle
dropping off the edge at the right.
a
1 The needle should
not touch the
center bar
1 Needle drop point
1-11 1-12
1-18 1-19
1-22 1-23
1 Needle drop point