Pearl Sequence Foot - Brother 4234DT Handbook

5. Set the stitch length control lever.
- Tapes: between "3" and "4"
- Elastics: "4"
6. Adjust the presser adjusting dial 2
- at "0" when sewing with tapes.
- at desirable number for contraction when
sewing with elastics.
NOTE:
Contraction will be increased with larger number.
7. Make trial sewing and adjust thread tensions.
Example of proper sewing seam:
<A>
<B>
<A> Surface
<B> Tape
<C> Surface
<D> Elastic
NOTE:
Thread tensions are similar to normal overedging
when sewing with tapes.
It is recommendable to have a stronger tension for
under looper and over looper for beautiful finish.
It is advisable to make trial sewing on each material
/ thread due to different contraction.

Pearl sequence foot

Features
By using the pearl sequence foot, you can bead
on fabric. It is useful for decorated edge of
curtains, table clothes, dresses, etc. From 3mm to
5mm sequins and pearls can be sewn with this
foot.
Preparation
1. Retract the knife (see CHAPTER 1 "Retracting
knife").
2. Attach the pearl sequence foot (see CHAPTER
1 "Attaching/ Removing presser foot").
3. Set up the machine for 3 thread overlock stitch
with one needle in the left position.
The right needle should be removed.
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How to adjust the machine
1. Adjust the stitch length according to the length
2. Adjust stitch width 3 to 5mm.
3. Adjust thread tension as follows:
<C>
How to set fabric and pearl
<D>
1. Fold the fabric according to the line for pearl
2. Place the fabric at needle dropping point
3. Use the screw 2 and adjust the clearance
4. Place the pearl through the guide just front of
Test sewing
1. Sew turning hand wheel by hand until the pearl
2. Sew at slow speed while guiding the strand of
3. Tie both ends of thread at the beginning and
NOTE:
Thread tension is easy to loosen especially for small
size pearls. Retract movable stitch tongue for better
stitching.
as <A> or <B>. For example, 4mm stitch
length means 4mm for <A> or <B>.
<A>
<B>
Needle thread: slightly decrease
Over looper thread: slightly decrease
Under looper thread: slightly increase
1 ~ 1.5mm
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fitting.
keeping the folded edge with guide 1.
between folded edge needle so that it
becomes 1mm to 1.5mm.
guide tunnel 3.
comes through the tunnel.
pearls and fabric by hand.
end.
<A>
<B>
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