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...-051 No. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model NX-400/PC-420. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your retailer. Enclosed Accessories After opening the box, check that the following items... on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Walking foot 9 Quilting foot 10 Stitch guide foot "P" 11 Adjustable zipper/piping foot 12 Non stick foot 13 Open toe foot 14 Seam ripper 15 Bobbin (4) 16 Needle set 29 Knee lifter 30 Operation manual 31 ...
...-051 No. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model NX-400/PC-420. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your retailer. Enclosed Accessories After opening the box, check that the following items... on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Walking foot 9 Quilting foot 10 Stitch guide foot "P" 11 Adjustable zipper/piping foot 12 Non stick foot 13 Open toe foot 14 Seam ripper 15 Bobbin (4) 16 Needle set 29 Knee lifter 30 Operation manual 31 ...
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... can be threaded with a simple operation. (page 24) 2 Automatic thread-cutting The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the thread at the front of the sewing machine, the upper thread can select from the built-in stitches You can easily be accessed ...can quickly be threaded. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Introduction Thank you have finished reading this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the "Important Safety Instructions" (page 6), and then study this manual for purchasing this manual, store it where it can quickly ...
... can be threaded with a simple operation. (page 24) 2 Automatic thread-cutting The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the thread at the front of the sewing machine, the upper thread can select from the built-in stitches You can easily be accessed ...can quickly be threaded. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Introduction Thank you have finished reading this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the "Important Safety Instructions" (page 6), and then study this manual for purchasing this manual, store it where it can quickly ...
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...manual. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use the proper needle plate. Young children should never be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Important Safety Instructions When using . Never operate this machine... of the machine and foot control free from all instructions before cleaning. Do not use bent needles. 13. This sewing machine is intended for use . 6 APPENDIX INDEX SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not ...
...manual. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use the proper needle plate. Young children should never be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Important Safety Instructions When using . Never operate this machine... of the machine and foot control free from all instructions before cleaning. Do not use bent needles. 13. This sewing machine is intended for use . 6 APPENDIX INDEX SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not ...
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... For a longer service life 1. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to assure correct installation. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug...MACHINE Your machine is one of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. up lever, needle, or other hot objects. 2. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines...
... For a longer service life 1. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to assure correct installation. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug...MACHINE Your machine is one of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. up lever, needle, or other hot objects. 2. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines...
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...the presser foot, threading the upper thread, winding the bobbin and installing the bobbin can be displayed in the 2 operation panel. Press (sewing machine help key) in the LCD. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press , , and (arrow keys) until 3 the image ... to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. 3 4 1 Replacing the presser foot 2 Threading the upper thread 3 Winding the bobbin 4 Installing the bobbin Press (OK key). 4 X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears. X The sewing machine help screen, 6 press (OK key)....
...the presser foot, threading the upper thread, winding the bobbin and installing the bobbin can be displayed in the 2 operation panel. Press (sewing machine help key) in the LCD. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press , , and (arrow keys) until 3 the image ... to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. 3 4 1 Replacing the presser foot 2 Threading the upper thread 3 Winding the bobbin 4 Installing the bobbin Press (OK key). 4 X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears. X The sewing machine help screen, 6 press (OK key)....
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Pass the thread through the 8 needle bar thread hook, manually thread the right needle. Attach zigzag foot "J". 9 • For details on . If the needle threader is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be damaged. Without passing the thread through the eye of the needle from the front. Upper... needle from the top front of "Threading the upper thread" (page 26). If the needle threader is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be damaged. Insert the extra spool pin so that 7 the upper thread for the needle on 6 the right side onto the extra ...
Pass the thread through the 8 needle bar thread hook, manually thread the right needle. Attach zigzag foot "J". 9 • For details on . If the needle threader is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be damaged. Without passing the thread through the eye of the needle from the front. Upper... needle from the top front of "Threading the upper thread" (page 26). If the needle threader is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be damaged. Insert the extra spool pin so that 7 the upper thread for the needle on 6 the right side onto the extra ...
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... automatically, refer to "Automatically cutting the thread" (page 58). ■ Using the manual thread cutter When sewing with thread thicker than #30, nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine, 3 and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 1 APPENDIX...
... automatically, refer to "Automatically cutting the thread" (page 58). ■ Using the manual thread cutter When sewing with thread thicker than #30, nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine, 3 and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 1 APPENDIX...
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... Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 11 Preventing fraying in medium 3.5 2.5-5.0 2.0 1.0-4.0 weight and thin fabrics (1/8) (3/32-3/16) (1/16) (1/16-3/16) Overcasting 12 stitch 13 Preventing fraying in thick 5.0 2.5-5.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 (3/16) (3/32-3/16) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) G fabrics and fabrics that is used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot...
... Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 11 Preventing fraying in medium 3.5 2.5-5.0 2.0 1.0-4.0 weight and thin fabrics (1/8) (3/32-3/16) (1/16) (1/16-3/16) Overcasting 12 stitch 13 Preventing fraying in thick 5.0 2.5-5.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 (3/16) (3/32-3/16) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) G fabrics and fabrics that is used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot...
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... the edge of the fabric with zigzag foot "J". baseline/reinforcement stitching) - Preventing fraying in stretch fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 3.5 0.0-7.0 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/8) (0-1/4) (1/16) (0-3/16) 3.5 2.5-5.0 1.4 0.3-4.0 (1/8) (3/32-3/16) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) 5.0 1.5-7.0 1.0 0.2-4.0 (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) J ...in stretch fabrics - CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J" Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the 3 needle ...
... the edge of the fabric with zigzag foot "J". baseline/reinforcement stitching) - Preventing fraying in stretch fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 3.5 0.0-7.0 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/8) (0-1/4) (1/16) (0-3/16) 3.5 2.5-5.0 1.4 0.3-4.0 (1/8) (3/32-3/16) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) 5.0 1.5-7.0 1.0 0.2-4.0 (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) J ...in stretch fabrics - CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J" Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the 3 needle ...
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... needle threader cannot be used with the side cutter, the sewing machine may be damaged. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 63 Sewing straight stitches while 0.0 0.0-2.5 2.5 0.2-5.0 cutting the fabric (0) (0-3/32) (3/32) (1/64-3/16) 64 Sewing zigzag stitches while 3.5 3.5-5.0 1.4 0.0-4.0 cutting the fabric (1/8) (1/8-3/16) (1/16) (0-3/16...
... needle threader cannot be used with the side cutter, the sewing machine may be damaged. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 63 Sewing straight stitches while 0.0 0.0-2.5 2.5 0.2-5.0 cutting the fabric (0) (0-3/32) (3/32) (1/64-3/16) 64 Sewing zigzag stitches while 3.5 3.5-5.0 1.4 0.0-4.0 cutting the fabric (1/8) (1/8-3/16) (1/16) (0-3/16...
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...stitch 6 . 2 • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Start sewing. 3 • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 49). • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Temporarily securing 0.0 ... stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (center - Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (left baseline/reverse stitching) 0.0 0.0-7.0 2.5 0.2-5.0 (0) (0-1/4) (3/32) (1/64-3/16) - Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot ...
...stitch 6 . 2 • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Start sewing. 3 • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 49). • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Temporarily securing 0.0 ... stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (center - Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (left baseline/reverse stitching) 0.0 0.0-7.0 2.5 0.2-5.0 (0) (0-1/4) (3/32) (1/64-3/16) - Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot ...
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... are available for blind hem stitching. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 17 Blind hem stitch 18 Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics 0.0 (0) 3← - 3→...; 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) R Blind hem stitching on stretch 0.0 fabrics (0) 3← - 3→ 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) R Sew a blind hem according to...
... are available for blind hem stitching. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 17 Blind hem stitch 18 Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics 0.0 (0) 3← - 3→...; 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) R Blind hem stitching on stretch 0.0 fabrics (0) 3← - 3→ 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) R Sew a blind hem according to...
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... buttonholes. M APPENDIX INDEX 78 Buttonholes for thick or plush fabrics 7.0 3.0-7.0 0.5 0.3-1.0 (1/4) (1/8-1/4) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) Button- 55 sewing stitch - mediumweight and thick fabrics 7.0 3.0-7.0 0.5 0.3-1.0 (1/4) (1/8-1/4) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) 51 - Eleven stitches are subject to strain ...(15/64) (1/8-15/64) (1/16) (1/32-1/16) A - Buttonholes for sewing on 5.0 3.0-5.0 0.4 0.2-1.0 both ends for - Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 42 Horizontal buttonholes on .
... buttonholes. M APPENDIX INDEX 78 Buttonholes for thick or plush fabrics 7.0 3.0-7.0 0.5 0.3-1.0 (1/4) (1/8-1/4) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) Button- 55 sewing stitch - mediumweight and thick fabrics 7.0 3.0-7.0 0.5 0.3-1.0 (1/4) (1/8-1/4) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) 51 - Eleven stitches are subject to strain ...(15/64) (1/8-15/64) (1/16) (1/32-1/16) A - Buttonholes for sewing on 5.0 3.0-5.0 0.4 0.2-1.0 both ends for - Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 42 Horizontal buttonholes on .
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... of zipper opening Attach zigzag foot "J" and sew straight 1 stitches up to the zipper opening. With the right sides of the fabric facing each other , sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening 1 ...the center of the zipper, 4 and then baste the zipper in place. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. 2 1 3 1 Wrong...drop point • For details, refer to "Basic Stitching" (page 74). Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the 2 edge of the fabric. 1 2 3 4 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side...
... of zipper opening Attach zigzag foot "J" and sew straight 1 stitches up to the zipper opening. With the right sides of the fabric facing each other , sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening 1 ...the center of the zipper, 4 and then baste the zipper in place. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. 2 1 3 1 Wrong...drop point • For details, refer to "Basic Stitching" (page 74). Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the 2 edge of the fabric. 1 2 3 4 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side...
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... not touch the presser-foot. Inserting a centered zipper Slide the presser foot over either the left 1 needle position) Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and piping 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 2.5 0.2-5.0 (0-1/4) (3/32) (1/64-3/16) There are described below, with the adjustable zipper...Manual Presser Foot Straight stitch (left or 5 right feed dog. APPENDIX Note ● Use a screw driver to step - 1 4 of 4 the presser foot. 1 1 Positioning screw Left sewing position Right sewing position Change the needle position so that holds the presser foot. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING...
... not touch the presser-foot. Inserting a centered zipper Slide the presser foot over either the left 1 needle position) Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and piping 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 2.5 0.2-5.0 (0-1/4) (3/32) (1/64-3/16) There are described below, with the adjustable zipper...Manual Presser Foot Straight stitch (left or 5 right feed dog. APPENDIX Note ● Use a screw driver to step - 1 4 of 4 the presser foot. 1 1 Positioning screw Left sewing position Right sewing position Change the needle position so that holds the presser foot. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING...
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...Manual Presser Foot Stretch 5 stitch Stretch fabrics 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) 2-point 9 zigzag stitch 3-point 10 zigzag stitch - Select stitch 5 . 2 • For details, refer to the wrong side of the 1 fabric. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Sewing... INDEX • For details, refer to make sure that the tape is necessary that of the following stitching operations. Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 Pin the elastic tape to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot...
...Manual Presser Foot Stretch 5 stitch Stretch fabrics 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) 2-point 9 zigzag stitch 3-point 10 zigzag stitch - Select stitch 5 . 2 • For details, refer to the wrong side of the 1 fabric. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Sewing... INDEX • For details, refer to make sure that the tape is necessary that of the following stitching operations. Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 Pin the elastic tape to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot...
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Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 7 Zigzag stitch 60 Attaching appliqués (center baseline/reverse stitching) 3.5 0.0-7.0 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/8) (0-1/4) (1/16) (0-3/16) - ... (1/16) (1/64-3/16) - Straight stitch quilting that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that looks hand ...
Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 7 Zigzag stitch 60 Attaching appliqués (center baseline/reverse stitching) 3.5 0.0-7.0 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/8) (0-1/4) (1/16) (0-3/16) - ... (1/16) (1/64-3/16) - Straight stitch quilting that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that looks hand ...
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... details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot Triple 4 stretch stitch Reinforcing the seams of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be subject to the desired length. (The... of the bar tack. 1 Set the button guide plate on the presser foot scale is described below. Start sewing. 3 • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 49). 100 Determine the desired length of openings, such as pocket corners and openings. As an example...
... details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot Triple 4 stretch stitch Reinforcing the seams of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be subject to the desired length. (The... of the bar tack. 1 Set the button guide plate on the presser foot scale is described below. Start sewing. 3 • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 49). 100 Determine the desired length of openings, such as pocket corners and openings. As an example...
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UTILITY STITCHES CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 7.0, 6.0 or 7.0, 6.0 or 7.0 5.0 (1/4, 7.0 5.0 (1/4, (1/4) 15/64 or (1/4) 15/64 or N 3/16) 3/16) Attach ...details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Memo ● If thin thread is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the fabric. Stitch Name Pattern Application 56 Eyelet stitch...
UTILITY STITCHES CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 7.0, 6.0 or 7.0, 6.0 or 7.0 5.0 (1/4, 7.0 5.0 (1/4, (1/4) 15/64 or (1/4) 15/64 or N 3/16) 3/16) Attach ...details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Memo ● If thin thread is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the fabric. Stitch Name Pattern Application 56 Eyelet stitch...
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... and heirloom stitching, etc. Decorative Stitching CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 26 Fagoting stitch 27 Sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open seam 5.0 (3/16...
... and heirloom stitching, etc. Decorative Stitching CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 26 Fagoting stitch 27 Sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open seam 5.0 (3/16...