S Sewing; Chapter1 Sewing Basics - Brother DreamWeaver„ VQ3000 Operation Manual

S Sewing
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Chapter
Sewing Basics
SEWING..................................................................... 3
Sewing a Stitch ...........................................................................3
■ Using the Foot Controller .......................................................... 4
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ..................................................5
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ...........................................5
Sewing Curves ............................................................................7
Changing Sewing Direction .......................................................7
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less .............................. 7
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics ......................................................7
■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot........................ 8
■ If the Fabric does not Feed......................................................... 8
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener ................................................8
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics ........................................................9
Sewing Stretch Fabrics................................................................9
STITCH SETTINGS ................................................... 10
Setting the Stitch Width............................................................10
Setting the Stitch Length ..........................................................10
Setting the "L/R SHIFT" ............................................................11
Setting the Thread Tension ......................................................12
■ Proper Thread Tension ........................................................... 12
■ Upper Thread is Too Tight ....................................................... 12
■ Upper Thread is Too Loose ...................................................... 12
USEFUL FUNCTIONS .............................................. 13
Automatic Thread Cutting ........................................................13
Adjusting the Needle Drop Position with the Guideline Marker
(For models equipped with the guideline marker) ....................14
■ Adjusting the Guideline Marker Position.................................. 14
■ Adjusting the Brightness of the Guideline Marker.................... 14
Using the Knee Lifter ................................................................15
Pivoting.....................................................................................15
Automatic Fabric Sensor System
(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) ............................................17
Needle Position - Stitch Placement ..........................................18
Locking the Screen ...................................................................18