Chapter 2 Sewing Basics - Brother 882-W07 Operational Manual

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Chapter
Sewing Basics
SEWING ..............................................................................................72
Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................72
■ Using the Multi-Function Foot Controller .......................................................................73
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................74
Sewing Curves .........................................................................................................74
Changing Sewing Direction .....................................................................................75
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ...................................................................75
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics...................................................................................75
■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot .............................................................75
■ If the Fabric does not Feed ..............................................................................................76
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener .............................................................................76
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics .....................................................................................76
Sewing Stretch Fabrics ............................................................................................77
STITCH SETTINGS ...............................................................................78
Setting the Stitch Width ..........................................................................................78
Setting the Stitch Length .........................................................................................79
Setting the Thread Tension ......................................................................................79
■ Proper Thread Tension ....................................................................................................79
■ Upper Thread is Too Tight...............................................................................................80
■ Upper Thread is Too Loose..............................................................................................80
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................81
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................81
Automatic Thread Cutting .......................................................................................82
Using the Knee Lifter...............................................................................................83
Pivoting ...................................................................................................................84
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) ....................... 85
Needle Position - Stitch Placement .........................................................................86
Locking the Screen ..................................................................................................86
Checking the Needle Location in the Screen ...........................................................87