Straight Stitching - Brother PS-3100 Manuel D'instructions

Straight Stitching

Pattern
(Straight Stitch)
(Triple Stretch Stitch)
STARTING SEWING
1. Turn the Pattern Selection Dial to show your desired stitch in the
Pattern Indication Window. Setting the Pattern Selection Dial to
Straight Stitch or Triple Stretch Stitch is required.
2. Raise the needle to its highest position and lift the presser foot
lever.
3. Pull the upper thread toward the back of the presser foot.
4. Place the fabric under the presser foot and position the needle
1 cm (3/8") from the edge of the fabric.
5. Lower the presser foot.
(Model PS-2360, PS-2250)
6. To backtack, push down the Reverse Sewing Lever as far as
possible, then step down on the foot controller to start reverse
sewing.
7. Release the Reverse Sewing Lever and start sewing in the
forward direction by applying pressure to the foot controller.
(Model PS-2470, PS-3100)
6. To backtack, push down the Reverse Sewing Lever as far as
possible to start reverse sewing.
7. Release the Reverse Sewing Lever and press the Start/Stop
Button to start sewing in the forward direction.
* When the foot controller is used, step 6 and 7 are the same as
for Model PS-2360, PS-2250.
* Reverse sewing is used for locking the end of seams and where
reinforcement is needed.
CAUTION
Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin, or any
other objects, during sewing. The thread could tangle or the
needle could break, causing injury.
CHANGING SEWING DIRECTION
1. Stop the machine at the point where you wish to change
direction with the needle still in the fabric.
2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line up its new
direction using the needle as a turning point.
3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the new direction.
FINISHING SEWING
Reverse stitching is used to lock the threads at the end of the seam
or wherever reinforcement is needed.
1. Stitch to the end of the seam and stop.
2. Push the Reverse Sewing Lever and stitch backwards for 1 cm
(3/8") from the end of the fabric.
Stitch Length Stitch Width
1-4.5
6.5
SS
50