Zigzag Stitches; Overcasting (Using A Zigzag Stitch); Appliqué (Using A Zigzag Stitch) - Brother Quattro 2 6700D Operation Manual

SEWING THE STITCHES

Zigzag Stitches

Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, appliqué, patchwork, and many other applications.
Select a stitch, and attach presser foot "J".
If the stitch which you select has a double mark " " at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse
stitches by holding the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button.
If the stitch which you select has a dot mark " " at the top of the key display, you can sew reinforcement
stitches by holding the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button (see page 74).
Stitch Stitch name
Zigzag stitch
Zigzag stitch
Zigzag stitch (right)
Zigzag stitch (left)
a
Select a stitch.
b
Attach presser foot "J".
102
Presser
Applications
foot
For overcasting, mending.
Reverse stitch is sewn while
pressing "Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch" button.
For overcasting, mending.
Reinforcement stitch is sewn
while pressing "Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch" button.
Start from right needle position,
zigzag sew at left.
Start from left needle position,
zigzag sew at right.
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Auto Manual
3.5 0.0 - 7.0
(1/8) (0 - 1/4)
3.5 0.0 - 7.0
(1/8) (0 - 1/4)
3.5 2.5 - 5.0
(1/8) (3/32 - 3/16)
3.5 2.5 - 5.0
(1/8) (3/32 - 3/16)

■ Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)

Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric
while positioning the right-hand side needle drop
point just outside the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop position
■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
Attach the appliqué material using a temporary
spray adhesive or basting, and then sew it.
* Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right-hand
side needle drop point just outside the edge of the
fabric.
Stitch length
Twin
[mm (inch)]
needle
Auto Manual
1.4 0.0 - 4.0 OK
(1/16) (0 - 3/16) ( J )
1.4 0.0 - 4.0 OK
(1/16) (0 - 3/16) ( J )
1.4 0.3 - 4.0 OK
(1/16) (1/64 - 3/16) ( J )
1.4 0.3 - 4.0 OK
(1/16) (1/64 - 3/16) ( J )