Brother Quattro 3 User Manual
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SEWING THE STITCHES Utility Stitches 119 3 bSelect a stitch. cRemove the presser foot holder (see page 66). dAttach 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. aPin b Needle clamp screw c Presser bar eHold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver with your left hand. aPresser foot holder screw fUse 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. aStitch gPress to cancel the free motion sewing mode. →Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs. ■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. Free motion echo quilting foot “E” measurement a 6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) b 9.5 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) Memo When stitch Q-01 or 1-31 is selected, free motion quilting foot “C” is indicated in the upper-left corner of the screen. When the other stitches are selected, free motion open toe quilting foot “O” is indicated in the screen. Note Make sure that the quilting foot is not slanted. CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the included 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.
SEWING THE STITCHES 120 aSelect . bPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode. →The key appears as , the quilting foot is raised to the necessary height, then the feed dogs are lowered for free motion sewing. cFollow the steps on page 65 “Removing the Presser Foot” to remove the presser foot. dRemove the presser foot holder (see page 66) and the screw. ePosition the free motion echo quilting foot “E” on the left side of the presser bar with the holes in the quilting foot and presser bar aligned. fTighten the screw with the included screwdriver. CAUTION With free motion quilting, control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle may break or other damage may result. Memo When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen. Press to display “Free Motion Foot Height” on 2/8 of the settings screen (see page 35). Press or to select the height that the quilting foot is raised above the fabric. Increase the setting by pressing , for example, when sewing very soft fabric, so that it is easier to sew. In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension (see page 79). Test with a sample piece of quilting fabric. CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the included screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bend or break.
SEWING THE STITCHES Utility Stitches 121 3 gUsing the measurement on the quilting foot as a guide, sew around the motif. a6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) Finished project hPress to cancel the free motion sewing mode. →Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs.
SEWING THE STITCHES 122 Blind Hem Stitches Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. aTurn the skirt or pants wrong side out. aWrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Lower edge of fabric bFold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press. cUse a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. dFold back the fabric inside along the basting. StitchStitch namePresser footApplications Stitch width [mm (inch)]Stitch length [mm (inch)]Tw in needle AutoManualAutoManual Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics0.0 (0) +3.0 - -3.0 (+1/8 - -1/8) 2.0 (1/16) 1.0 - 3.5 (1/16 - 1/8) NO Blind hem stitch stretch Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics 0.0 (0) +3.0 - -3.0 (+1/8 - -1/8) 2.0 (1/16) 1.0 - 3.5 (1/16 - 1/8) NO Memo When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved. a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of Fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem 2 1 3 12 1 2 1 3 34 2 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem e 5 mm (3/16 inch) f Basting aWrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem e 5 mm (3/16 inch) f Basting g Basting point 1 2 1 2 3 5 6 4 1 2 1 3 6 5 1 1 2 7 4
SEWING THE STITCHES Utility Stitches 123 3 eUnfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric with the wrong side facing up. fAttach blind hem foot “R”. gSelect or . hRemove the flat bed attachment to use the free-arm. iSlide the item that you wish to sew onto the free arm, make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. aFree arm jPosition the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. aWrong side of fabric b Fold of hem c Guide kAdjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. aNeedle drop point When you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width. a Stitch width a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem e Basting point f Basting 5 11 1 1 1 2 6 3 4 Memo Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left needle drop point does not catch the fold. If the needle catches too much of the fold, the fabric cannot be unfolded and the seam appearing on the right side of the fabric will be very large, leaving an unattractive finish. If you experience either of these cases, follow the instructions below to solve the problem.
SEWING THE STITCHES 124 ■If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold The needle is too far to the left. Press to decrease the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric ■If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold The needle is too far to the right. Press to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric lSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide. mRemove the basting stitching and reverse the fabric. aWrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric 12 1 2
SEWING THE STITCHES Utility Stitches 125 3 Appliqué aUse a temporary spray adhesive, fabric glue or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to the fabric. * This will keep the fabric from moving during sewing. a Appliqué b Fabric glue bSelect or . * Adjust the stitch length and width to correspond to the appliqué shape, size, and quality of material (see page 78). cAttach presser foot “J”. Check that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the appliqué, then start sewing. aAppliqué material a Needle drop position ■Appliqué Sharp Curves Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an attractive finish to the seam. ■Appliqué Corners Stop the machine with the needle in the right position of the outside (or inside) corner of the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to align the fabric edge. Lower the presser foot and continue stitching. a Outside corner b Inside corner Memo For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual. Memo Placing a lightweight tear away stabilizer beneath the stitching area will improve the stitch placement along the edge of the appli- qué fabric.
SEWING THE STITCHES 126 Shelltuck Stitches Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of shells along the curve of a collar. This stitch pattern can be used for edging the neckline or sleeves of dresses and blouses. aSelect . bIncrease the upper thread tension for an attractive scallop finish to the shelltuck stitches (see page 79). cTo make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the fabric in half along the bias. dAttach presser foot “J”. Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and start sewing. aNeedle drop position eUnfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one side. Memo For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual. Memo If the upper thread tension is too weak, the shelltuck stitches will not scallop. Memo Use a thin fabric.Memo To make shell tucks at the edge of a collar or neckline, follow the pattern’s instructions and then use this stitch to make a decorative finish on the collar or neckline.
SEWING THE STITCHES Utility Stitches 127 3 Scallop Stitches This wave-shaped satin stitch is called the scallop stitch. Use this stitch to decorate the edges of blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as a hem accent. aSelect . bAttach presser foot “N”. Sew scallop stitches along the edge of the fabric. * Do not sew directly on the edge of the fabric. cTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches. Crazy Quilting For a decorative look called “Crazy Quilting”, the following stitches can be sewn on top of a pressed seam allowance. aSelect a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. bWith the right sides facing each other, sew two pieces of fabric together, and then press open the seam allowance. aStraight stitch b Seam margins c 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) d Wrong side cSelect a stitch for top stitching. dPlace the fabric right side up in the machine, and center the presser foot over the seam when sewing. aRight side of fabric Memo A temporary spray adhesive may be neces- sary for lightweight fabrics. Test sew the fabric before sewing a project. Memo For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual. Memo Use a seam sealant to secure the edges of the scallop stitches.
SEWING THE STITCHES 128 Smocking Stitches Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on clothes, etc. aSelect a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. bSet the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and loosen the upper thread tension to approximately 2.0 (see “Setting the Stitch Length” on page 79 and “Setting the Thread Tension” on page 79). cPull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches). dSew the seams, leaving approximately 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) between the seams, then trim excess thread, leaving 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches). aApproximately 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) ePull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them. fSelect or . gSew the spaces between the straight seams. hPull out the straight stitch threads. Fagoting When there is a space between two fabrics with thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics together, it is called fagoting. Use this stitch when sewing blouses or children’s clothes. aBaste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper, leaving a space of 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) between the fabrics. * If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is easier. a 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) b Paper c Basting stitches bSelect or .Memo For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual. Memo For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.