Making Step Stitch Patterns - Brother NQ3700D Operation Manual

Utility Stitches
k Press and set [Twin Needle] (page 1 of the
settings screen) to [ON].
CAUTION
• When using the twin needle, be sure to select
the twin needle setting, otherwise the needle
may break or the machine may be damaged.
l Select a stitch.
• Refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 45 for stitches that
use a twin needle. You can also sew with a twin
needle when you select a 7 mm satin stitch pattern.
In this case, use zigzag foot "J".
CAUTION
• When using the twin needle, be sure to select
an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle
may break or the machine may be damaged.
m Start sewing.
CAUTION
• Do not try turning the fabric while the twin
needle is down in the fabric, otherwise the
needle may break or the machine may be
damaged.
Heirloom stitching
When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are
enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is
used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium
weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.
a Install the wing needle.
• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.
• For details on installing a needle, refer to "Replacing
the needle" on page 28.
• The needle threader cannot be used with the wing
needle, otherwise the machine may be damaged.
Manually pass the thread through the eye of the
needle from the front to the back.
b Attach monogramming foot "N".
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c Select a stitch.
No. 3-04
Stitch
No. 3-12
Stitch
No. 3-22
Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 45.
CAUTION
• When sewing with the wing needle, select a
stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less,
otherwise the needle may bend or break.
• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)
and check that the needle does not touch the
presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,
the needle may bend or break.
d Start sewing.

Making step stitch patterns

You can use the keys to create a step effect.
Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are called
step stitch patterns.
Press these keys to shift the stitch pattern to the left or right by
half width of the stitch pattern.
Example:
3-06 3-9 3-10
3-18 3-20 3-21