Basic Stitching - Brother NS-40 Operation Manual

Basic Stitching

Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching.
Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your
machine, and select the desired stitch.
Pettern No.
Stitch Name
J 01 01 01 01
Left
Cen-
J 02 02 02 02
ter
Triple stretch
J 03 03 03 03
stitch
1
* Do not use reverse stitching.
The values below "Auto" are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range
indicated below "Manual".
CAUTION
● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur
if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
a Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
b Turn on the machine.
c With the pattern selection dial,
select , or
Attach zigzag foot "J".
d
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 33).
e If reverse stitches are to be sewn, lower the
needle into the fabric 3 to 5 stitch lengths in
front of the point where the stitching will
begin, and then sew the reverse stitches.
• For details, refer to "Securing the stitching"
(page 46).
f Start sewing.
• For details, refer to "Starting to sew"
(page 44).
g If reverse stitches are to be sewn at the end of
stitching, sew 3 to 5 reverse stitches.
• For details, refer to "Securing the stitching"
(page 46).
Application
Basic stitching, sew-
ing gathers or pin-
tucks, etc.
Attaching zippers,
basic stitching, and
sewing gathers or
pintucks, etc.
Attaching sleeves,
sewing inseams, sew-
ing stretch fabrics
and decorative stitch-
ing
.
Stitch Width Stitch Length
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Auto Manual Auto Manual
0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0
(0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
3.5 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0
(1/8) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.5–4.0
(0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
h When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
■ Changing the needle position
The needle position can be adjusted with the
straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple
stretch stitch by adjusting the stitch width. Press
the "–" side of the stitch width key for a left
needle position, or press the "+" side for a right
needle position.
a
c
a Stitch width
b Stitch width key
c Moves the needle position to the left
d Moves the needle position to the right
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
Yes
1
*
Reverse
(J) Yes
Yes
1
*
Reverse
(J) Yes
Yes
No Reinforcement
(J)
b
d
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