Brother CS 100T Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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BASIC STITCHING
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching.
*Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement ***Do not use reverse stitching.
Basic stitching
a
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
b
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
Select a stitch.
For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”
(page 27).
d
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching.
e
Start sewing.
For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 28).
For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement
stitches, refer to “Sewing reinforcement
stitches” (page 29).
f
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 28).
Changing the needle position
With the straight stitch (left needle position) and
the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be
adjusted. Pressing the “+” side of the stitch width
adjustment key moves the needle to the right;
pressing the “–” side of the stitch width
adjustment key moves the needle to the left.
a Stitch width adjustment key
b Left needle position
c Right needle position
Stitch Name
Pattern
Presser Foot
Pattern No.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch.)]
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
70 stitches
model
60 stitches
model
50 stitches
model
40 stitches
model
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Straight
Left J 00000000
Basic stitching, sewing
gathers or pintucks, etc.
0.0
(0)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
No Yes Rev.
Center
J 01010101
Attaching zippers, basic
stitching, and sewing
gathers or pintucks, etc.
––
2.5
(3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes
( J )
Yes Rev.
Triple
stretch stitch
J 02020202
Attaching sleeves, sew-
ing inseams, sewing
stretch fabrics and deco-
rative stitching
0.0
(0)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No Rfc.
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**
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