Brother VM5200 - Chapter 1: Sewing Basics and Techniques

Chapter 1
S Sewing
Sewing Basics
SEWING.....................................................................3
Sewing a Stitch ...........................................................................3
■ Using the Foot Controller .......................................................... 4
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ..................................................5
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ...........................................5
Sewing Curves ............................................................................7
Changing Sewing Direction .......................................................7
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less.............................. 7
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics ......................................................7
■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot........................ 8
■ If the Fabric does not Feed......................................................... 8
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener ................................................8
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics ........................................................9
Sewing Stretch Fabrics................................................................9
STITCH SETTINGS ...................................................10
Setting the Stitch Width............................................................10
Setting the Stitch Length .......................................................... 10
Setting the “L/R SHIFT” ............................................................ 11
Setting the Thread Tension ......................................................12
■ Proper Thread Tension ........................................................... 12
■ Upper Thread is Too Tight ....................................................... 12
■ Upper Thread is Too Loose ...................................................... 13
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ..............................................14
Automatic Thread Cutting ........................................................14
Using the Knee Lifter ................................................................15
Pivoting.....................................................................................15
Automatic Fabric Sensor System
(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) ............................................17
Needle Position – Stitch Placement ..........................................18
Locking the Screen ...................................................................18