Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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3
Dart Seam
aSelect   and attach presser foot “J”.
bSew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the 
dart and then sew from the wide end to the 
other end without stretching the fabric.
* If automatic reinforcement stitching is preset, a reinforcement stitch will automatically be sewn at 
the beginning of sewing.
a Basting
cCut the thread at the end leaving 50 mm 
(approx. 1-15/16 inches), and then tie both 
ends together.
* Do not sew a reverse stitch at the end....

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cPull the bobbin and upper threads out by 
50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) (see page 
55).
aUpper thread
b Bobbin thread
c About 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches)
dSew two rows of straight stitches parallel to 
the seam line, then trim excess thread 
leaving 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches).
aSeam line
b 10 to 15 mm (approx. 3/8 inch to 9/16 inch)
c About 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches)
ePull the bobbin threads to obtain the 
desired amount of gather, then tie the 
threads.
fSmooth the...

SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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3
eFold the longer seam allowance around the 
shorter one, and sew the edge of the fold.
aWrong side
Finished flat fell seam
aSurface
Pintuck
aMark along the folds on the wrong side of 
the fabric.
aWrong side
bTurn the fabric and iron the folded parts 
only.
aSurface
cSelect   and attach presser foot “I”.
dSew a straight stitch along the fold.
* When the automatic thread cutting and automatic 
reinforcement stitching are preset, reinforcement 
stitches will be...

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Zigzag Stitches 
Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, appliqué, patchwork, and many other applications. 
Select a stitch, and attach presser foot “J”. 
If the stitch which you select has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse 
stitches by holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button.
If the stitch which you select has a dot mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reinforcement 
stitches by holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement...

SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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3
■Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) 
Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it 
over the lower fabric, then sew so that the stitch 
bridges both pieces of fabric.
■Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag 
Stitch) 
Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine 
stitch. Sew slowly, keeping the seams parallel with 
the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the 
curve.
■Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a 
Zigzag Stitch)
aRemove the bobbin cover from the machine...

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Elastic Zigzag Stitches 
Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching, overcasting, darning, or a wide variety of other uses.
aSelect a stitch. 
bAttach presser foot “J”. 
■Tape Attaching 
Stretch the tape flat. While stretching the tape flat, 
sew the tape to the fabric.
a Tape 
■Overcasting 
Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of 
stretch fabrics. Sew the overcasting along the edge 
of the fabric while positioning the right-hand side 
needle drop point just outside...

SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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3
Overcasting 
Use for the edge of seams in skirts or trousers, and the edge of all cuttings. Use presser foot “G”, presser 
foot “J”, or the side cutter attachment depending on the kind of overcasting stitch you select. 
■Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G” 
aSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “G”.
bLower the presser foot so that the presser 
foot guide is set flush against the edge of the 
fabric.
cSew along the presser foot guide.
a Guide
StitchStitch...

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■Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” 
aSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “J”.bSew with the needle dropping slightly off 
the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop position 
StitchStitch namePresser 
footApplications
Stitch width [mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]Tw in  
needle
AutoManualAutoManual
Overcasting stitch Reinforced seaming of stretch 
fabric5.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 9/32) 2.5
(3/32) 0.5 - 4.0
(1/32 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium stretch...

SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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3
■Overcasting Using the Side Cutter
By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric.
aSelect a stitch.
bFollow the steps on page 65 to remove the 
presser foot.
cThread the needle (see page 57).
dPosition the fork on the side cutter’s 
operating lever onto the needle clamp 
screw.
a Needle clamp screw
b Operating lever
 CAUTION
 Recommended stitches are noted “S” in the lower right corner, therefore sure to only select one of these...

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ePosition the side cutter so that the side 
cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the 
presser foot holder, and then lower the 
presser foot.
aNotch in presser foot holder
b Pin
→ The side cutter is attached.
fRaise the presser foot and pull out a long 
section of the upper thread. Pass it below 
the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric 
feed direction.
aPresser foot 
b Upper thread
gMake a cut of approximately 20 mm 
(approx. 3/4 inch) in the fabric.
a20 mm (approx. 3/4...