Brother SQ9185 - Manual (Page 51)

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BASIC STITCHING
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching.
*Do not use reverse stitching. **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
Basic stitching
a
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
b
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 39).
d
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching.
e
Start sewing.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 41).
• For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement
stitches, refer to “Sewing reinforcement
stitches” (page 42).
f
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 41).
■ Changing the needle position
With the straight stitch (left needle position) and
the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be
adjusted. Pressing the “+” side of the stitch width
adjustment key moves the needle to the right;
pressing the “–” side of the stitch width
adjustment key moves the needle to the left.
a Stitch width
b Stitch width adjustment key
c Left needle position
d Right needle position
Stitch Name
Pa
ttern
Pre
sse
r F
oot
Pattern
No.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Tw
in N
ee
dle
Wa
lkin
g F
oot
Re
ve
rse
(
Re
v.
)
/
Rein
for
cem
ent
(
Rfc
. )
St
it
ch
in
g
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Strai
ght
Left J 00
Basic stitching, sewing gathers or
pintucks, etc.
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
*
Yes
Rev.
Center J 01
Attaching zippers, basic stitching,
and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
*
Yes
Rev.
Triple stretch
stitch
J 02
Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams,
sewing stretch fabrics and decora-
tive stitching
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No Rfc.
● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if
the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
CAUTION