Brother Super Ace 3 Manual

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SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE
Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.
*Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations.
Stretch stitching
aAttach zigzag foot “J”.
bSelect stitch  .
cSew the fabric without stretching it.
Elastic attaching
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dSew the elastic tape to the fabric while 
stretching the tape so that it is the same length 
as the fabric.
While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot 
with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin 
nearest the front of the presser foot with your 
right hand.
●When sewing, be sure that the needle does 
not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may 
bend or break.
CAUTION 

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APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING
The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.
*Do not use reverse stitching. **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
Stitch NamePatternPresser Foot
Pattern 
No.Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]Stitch Length 
[mm (inch.)]
Twin NeedleWalking FootReverse 
(Rev.
)/
Reinforcement...

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Appliqués
You can create an appliqué by cutting a different 
piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a 
decoration.
aBaste the cut design to the fabric.
bAttach zigzag foot “J”.
cSelect stitch  .
dSew along the edge of the fabric with the 
needle dropping off the edge at the right.
aAppliqué fabric
bNeedle drop pointe
Remove the basting, if necessary.
Memo
●Make reinforcing...

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d
Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned 
with the edge of the fabric.
■For a seam allowance on the right side
Align the right side of the presser foot with the 
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch  .
a6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
■For a seam allowance on the left side
Align the left side of the presser foot with the 
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch  .
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■Using the optional quilting guide
Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that 
are equally spaced.
aInsert the stem of the quilting guide into the 
hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser 
foot holder.
†Walking foot
†Presser foot holder
bAdjust the stem of the quilting guide so that 
the guide aligns with the seam that has 
already been sewn.
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c
Hold the quilting foot in place with your right 
hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder 
screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver in 
your left hand.
aPresser foot holder screw
d
Slide the feed dog position lever, located at the 
rear of the machine on the base, to   (to 
the right as seen from the front of the machine).
aFeed dog position lever
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REINFORCEMENT STITCHING
Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.
*Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
Triple stretch stitching
Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes 
and inseams.
aAttach zigzag foot “J”.
bSelect stitch  .
cStart sewing.
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d
Position the fabric so that the opening of the 
pocket faces toward you, and then lower the 
presser foot lever so that the needle drops 
2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket 
opening.
a2 mm (1/16 inch)
Pass the upper thread down through the hole 
in the presser foot.
 When lowering the presser foot, do not push 
in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the 
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DECORATIVE STITCHING
Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.
Stitch NamePatternPresser Foot
Pattern 
No.Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]Stitch Length 
[mm (inch.)]
Twin NeedleWalking FootReverse 
(Rev.
)/
Reinforcement (Rfc.
) 
StitchingAuto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Fagoting stitchJ19Fagoting, smocking and decorative 
stitching5.0 (3/16)
0.0-7.0
(0-1/4)2.5...