Brother NQ3500D - Stitch Setting Chart

Stitch Setting Chart
Basic operations B-47
STARTING TO SEW
B
Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the
following table.
*1
For free motion quilting, use free motion open toe quilting foot “O”.
*2
For free motion quilting, use free motion quilting foot “C” (sold separately with some models) or free motion open toe quilting
foot “O”.
*3
When the Automatic reverse/reinforcement key is activated, the stitch will begin with reinforcement stitch. If “Reinforcement
Priority” on page 3 of the settings screen is also set to “ON”, the machine will sew reinforcement stitches at the end of
stitching and then stop.
Stitch Setting Chart
Memo
• The stitches shown in the table below may differ slightly from the stitch patterns displayed in the LCD.
Stitch
Stitch
number
Stitch name
Presser
foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
needle
Reverse/
Reinforce-
ment
stitching
Walking
foot
Auto.
Manual
Auto.
Manual
1-01
Straight stitch
(Left)
J
*1
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc.
0.0 (0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse NO
1-02
Straight stitch
(Left)
J
*1
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc.
0.0 (0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
*3
OK
1-03
Straight stitch
(Middle)
J
*1
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc.
3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse NO
1-04
Straight stitch
(Middle)
J
*1
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc.
3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reinforce-
ment
NO
1-05
Triple stretch
stitch
J
*1
General sewing for
reinforcement and
decorative topstitching
0.0 (0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reinforce-
ment
NO
1-06
Stem stitch
J
*1
Reinforced stitching,
sewing and decorative
applications
1.0 (1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reinforce-
ment
NO
1-07
Decorative
stitch
N
*1
Decorative stitching, top
stitching
0.0 (0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reinforce-
ment
NO
1-08
Basting stitch
J
*1
Basting 0.0 (0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
20 (3/4)
5 - 30
(3/16 - 1-3/16)
NO
Reinforce-
ment
NO
1-09
Zigzag stitch
J
*1
For overcasting, mending. 3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0 - 5.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse NO
1-10
Zigzag stitch
J
*1
For overcasting, mending. 3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0 - 5.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
*3
NO
1-11
Zigzag stitch
(Right)
J
*1
Start from right needle
position, zigzag sew at
left.
3.5 (1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.3 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
*3
OK
1-12
Zigzag stitch
(Left)
J
*1
Start from left needle
position, zigzag sew at
right.
3.5 (1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.3 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
*3
NO
1-13
2 steps elastic
zigzag stitch
J
*1
Overcasting (medium
weight and stretch
fabrics), tape and elastic
5.0 (3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
*3
OK
1-14
3 steps elastic
zigzag stitch
J
*1
Overcasting (medium,
heavyweight and stretch
fabrics), tape and elastic
5.0 (3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
*3
NO
1-15
Overcasting
stitch G
Reinforcing of light and
medium weight fabrics
3.5 (1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Reinforce-
ment
NO
1-16
Overcasting
stitch G
Reinforcing of
heavyweight fabric
5.0 (3/16)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Reinforce-
ment
NO