Brother HS-2500 Operating Guide
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*Rfc.: Reinforcement
**Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
Fagoting
Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It
is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch
is more decorative when thicker thread is used.
is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch
is more decorative when thicker thread is used.
a
Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric
along their seams.
along their seams.
b
Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by
about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or
a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.
• If you draw a line down the middle of the
about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or
a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.
• If you draw a line down the middle of the
thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer,
sewing is easier.
sewing is easier.
a Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer
b Basting stitching
c 4 mm (3/16 inch)
b Basting stitching
c 4 mm (3/16 inch)
c
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
d
Select stitch
or
.
e
Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”
(page 37).
f
Sew with the center of the presser foot
aligned along the center of the two pieces of
fabric.
aligned along the center of the two pieces of
fabric.
g
After sewing is finished, remove the paper.
Stitch Name
Pa
tt
er
n
Pres
ser
Fo
ot
Pattern No.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch.)]
Twin Needl
e
W
al
kin
g F
oot
Re
vers
e/
Rei
nfo
rcem
ent
St
it
chi
ng
70 s
ti
tc
hes
mo
d
el
60 s
ti
tc
hes
mo
d
el
50 s
ti
tc
hes
mo
d
el
40 s
ti
tc
hes
mo
d
el
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Decorative
stitch
N
25
25
25
–
Decorative hemming on
thin, medium weight and
plain weave fabrics, heir-
loom stitching, etc.
5.0
(3/16)
1.5-7.0
(1/16-1/4)
3.5
(1/8)
1.5-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
No
No
*
Rfc.
N
26
26
26
24
Decorative hemming on
thin, medium weight and
plain weave fabrics, heir-
loom stitching, etc.
5.0
(3/16)
1.5-7.0
(1/16-1/4)
4.0
(3/16)
1.5-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No
*
Rfc.
N
27
27
27
–
Decorative hemming on
thin, medium weight and
plain weave fabrics, heir-
loom stitching, etc.
5.0
(3/16)
1.5-7.0
(1/16-1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
1.5-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No
*
Rfc.
N
28
28
28
–
Decorative hemming on
thin, medium weight and
plain weave fabrics, heir-
loom stitching, etc.
5.0
(3/16)
1.5-7.0
(1/16-1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
1.5-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No
*
Rfc.
● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if
the foot controller or
(start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
CAUTION
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