Brother Innov-is 4000D 4000 - Manual (Page 12)

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c
Select any of the following stitches.
→ Free-motion quilting foot “C” is indicated in the
upper-left corner of the screen.
d
Remove the presser foot holder.
e
Attach free-motion quilting foot “C” at the
front with the presser foot holder screw
aligned with the notch in the quilting foot.
a Presser foot holder screw
b Notch
f
Hold the quilting foot in place with your right
hand, and tighten the presser foot holder
screw using the screwdriver with your left
hand.
a Presser foot holder screw
g
Lower the feed dog position switch to to
lower the feed dogs.
a Feed dog position switch
h
Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and
then move the fabric at a consistent pace in
order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2.0-2.5
mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch) in length.
a Stitch
i
Press to cancel the free-motion sewing
mode.
■ Using Free-motion Open Toe Quilting Foot
“O”
The free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” is used
for free-motion quilting with zigzag or decorative
stitches or for free-motion quilting of straight lines
on fabric with an uneven thickness. Any stitch can
be sewn with the free-motion open toe quilting foot
“O”.
Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O”
Note
Make sure that the quilting foot is attached properly
and not slanted.
CAUTION
• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the
screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the
quilting foot, causing it to bend or break.
a
b
a
Memo
Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The
technique requires practice.
Note
Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” can also be
used with the straight stitch needle plate. We
recommend using free-motion open toe quilting foot
“O” with free-motion sewing of fabrics of uneven
thicknesses.
Memo
In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be
necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test with
a sample piece of quilting fabric.