Brother LX2375 - Manual (Page 28)

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————
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UTILITY STITCHES
USEFUL STITCHES
Zigzag stitches
You can use the zigzag stitches to join together
seams and finish them in one operation. They are
also useful for sewing stretch materials.
■ Simple zigzag stitch
Set the stitch length between 1 and 4 for a simple
zigzag stitch.
a
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching.
b
Start sawing.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 23).
Memo
● When sewing with a zigzag stitch, use
straight stitches at the beginning and end of
the zigzag stitch for reinforcement.
c
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 23).
■ Satin stitch
When the stitch length is set in the F range and
the stitch width is set above 1, it produces a Satin
Stitch (a close zigzag stitch). The Satin Stitch can
be used for making buttonholes and decorative
stitches or edging.
Note
● It is recommended that a test sample be
made on a fabric scrap before sewing on
your project.
Basic stitching
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams.
a
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
b
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching.
c
Start sewing.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 23).
Stitch width
1-5 (For twin needle sewing,
always use a setting of less than 3.)
Stitch length 1-4 (For the Satin Stitch, set at F.)
Needle position M, L, R (For twin needle sewing,
always set at M.)
Presser foot Zigzag
Needle Single or Twin
● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle
does not touch the presser foot. If the needle
hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or
break.
Stitch width 0
Stitch length F-4
Needle position M, L, R (For twin needle sewing,
always set at M.)
Presser foot Zigzag
Needle Single or Twin
CAUTION