Sewing Thick Fabric; Sewing Thin Fabric - Brother PC-8500 Operation Manual

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Sewing thick fabric

Sewing thin fabric

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Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch
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Set the stitch length short in order to obtain a fine stitch. Sew
slowly while keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as
you guide the fabric around the curve.
* For sharp corners, temporarily stop sewing while keeping
the needle in the material, then raise the presser foot and
carefully turn the fabric while keeping it level with the
presser foot. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
1. When you raise the presser foot lever further, the presser
foot is raised to a higher position to handle thicker fabrics.
With the presser foot in the up position, raise the presser
foot lever higher to make room for thicker fabrics.
2. If the fabric will not feed at the beginning of sewing, place
another piece of fabric with the same thickness at the back
of the material.
* Using a straight stitch foot (optional accessory item SA108
or X80823001) will stop the fabric lifting up and down as the
needle pierces very thick fabrics.
Remember that this foot is only to be used with the straight
stitch in the center needle position.
Place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric, and then
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start sewing.
* Use a straight stitch foot (optional accessory item SA108 or
X80823001) to eliminate any puckering. Remember to
select the center needle position. Additional adjustment of
stitch length and tension may be necessary.