Brother Innov-is 4000D 4000 - Manual (Page 13)

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a
Press to set the machine to free-motion
sewing mode.
→ The key appears as , and the quilting foot is
raised to the necessary height for free-motion
sewing.
b
Select a stitch.
→ Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” is indicated
in the upper-left corner of the screen.
c
Remove the presser foot holder.
d
Attach free-motion open toe quilting foot “O”
by positioning the pin of the quilting foot
above the needle clamp screw and aligning
the lower-left of the quilting foot and the
presser bar.
a Pin
b Needle clamp screw
c Presser bar
e
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
f
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
g
Press to cancel the free-motion sewing
mode.
Echo Quilting Using the Free-motion
Echo Quilting Foot “E”
Sewing quilting lines at equal distances around a motif
is called echo quilting. The quilting lines, which appear
as ripples echoing away from the motif, are the
distinguishing characteristic of this quilting style. Use
the free-motion echo quilting foot “E” for echo quilting.
Using the measurement on the presser foot as a guide,
sew around the motif at a fixed interval.
We recommend attaching the foot controller and
sewing at a consistent speed.
Note
Make sure that the quilting foot is not slanted.
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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.
Memo
Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The
technique requires practice.