Brother Innov-i - Manual (Page 65)

Useful Sewing Tips 63
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■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does
not feed at the beginning of stitching
The fabric may not feed when thick seams are
being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as
shown below. In this case, use the presser foot
locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag
foot “J”) so that the presser foot remains level
while sewing, allowing the fabric to be fed
smoothly.
a Sewing direction
b Misalignment
a
Raise the presser foot lever.
b
Align the beginning of stitching, and then
position the fabric.
c
While holding zigzag foot “J” level, hold the
presser foot locking pin (black button on the
left side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot
lever.
a Presser foot holding pin (black button)
d
Release the presser foot locking pin (black
button).
X The presser foot remains level, allowing the
fabric to be fed.
X After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will
return to its original angle.
CAUTION
Sewing thin fabrics
When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become
misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this
occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under
the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When
you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.
a Stabilizer material or paper
Sewing stretch fabrics
First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew
without stretching the fabric.
a Basting
b
a
a
● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch)
thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed
with too much force, the needle may
bend or break.
a
a