Other Stitching Applications - Brother NQ3700D Operation Manual

Utility Stitches
Satin stitching using the sewing speed
controller
A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch
width of a satin stitch. If the machine is set so that the
stitch width can be adjusted using the sewing speed
controller, the stitch width can quickly and easily be
adjusted.
a Connect the foot controller.
b Attach zigzag foot "J".
c Press and set [Width Control] (page 1 of the
settings screen) to [ON].
 The machine is now set so that the stitch width can
be controlled with the sewing speed controller.
d Select a stitch.
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Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 45.
Memo
• Although the stitching results differ depending on
the type of fabric being sewn and the thickness of
the thread being used, for best results, adjust the
stitch length to between 0.3 and 0.5 mm (1/64 and
1/32 inch).
e While sewing, slide the sewing speed controller to
adjust the stitch width.
• Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller.
a b
f When you are finished sewing, set [Width Control]
back to [OFF].
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1 Narrower
2 Wider

Other stitching applications

Elastic attaching
When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a
piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of
the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a
suitable length of the elastic tape be used.
a Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric.
Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make
sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric.
b Attach zigzag foot "J".
c Select a stitch.
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Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 45.
d Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the
tape so that it is the same length as the fabric.
While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with
your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front
of the presser foot with your right hand.
CAUTION
• When sewing, be sure that the needle does not
touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend
or break.
Bar tack stitching
Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain,
such as pocket corners and openings.
As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at
pocket corners is described below.
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