Foot 13; Fabric Separator ; General Sewing Directions:- Page 15

Foot  13

Fabric Separator 
184720-001 

Standard PQ part, which is used to sew hard-to-
manage fabrics like velvet and lining together 

Machine Set-Up: 

Use pin feed setting for feed dogs and pressure 
dial, other settings based on project. 

Materials Needed for Sample: 

Velvet and lining 

General Sewing Directions:

Raise needle and foot and position separator so it 
sits under the presser foot and clears the needle. 
Secure liner plate with screws. Place velvet under 
the separator and lining above when sewing. Pull 
thread until lower needle catches the fabric. When 
not using the separator, it can be left in place but 
swung off to the right side of the machine bed. 

Specific PQ Sample Directions: 

Feed 
Dogs 

Presser 
Foot Dial 

Thread 
Tension 

Stitch 
Length 

Pin feed 

+/- 4 

2 to 3 

A soft velvet and lining were sewn together using the Pin Feed foot and the Fabric Separator. Make sure 
you engage the lower pin in the fabric before you start sewing and sew two to three reinforcement stitches 
as you start a row. 

 
Brother PQ-Accessories Workbook                                   

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