Pearl sequence foot; How to adjust the machine; How to set fabric and pearl- Page 33

Brother ST4031HD Use and Care Manual

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5.  Set the stitch length control lever.

- Tapes: between "3" and "4"
- Elastics: "4"

6.  Adjust the presser adjusting dial 

2

- at "0" when sewing with tapes.
- at desirable number for contraction when 

sewing with elastics.

NOTE: 
Contraction will be increased with larger 
number.

7.  Make trial sewing and adjust thread tensions. 

Example of proper sewing seam: 

<B>

<A>

<C>

<D>

 

<A> Surface

 

<B> Tape

 

<C> Surface

 

<D> Elastic

NOTE: 
Thread tensions are alike to normal over 
edging when sewing with tapes.
It is recommendable to have a stronger tension 
for under looper and over looper for beautiful 
finish.
It is advisable to make trial sewing on each 
material / thread due to different contraction.

Pearl sequence foot

Features

By using the pearl sequence foot, you can 
bead on fabric. It is useful for decorated edge of 
curtain, table cloth, dress, etc. From 3mm to 5mm 
sequential pearl can be sewn with this foot.

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Preparation

1.  Retract the knife (see CHAPTER 1 "Retracting 

knife").

2.  Attach the pearl sequence foot (see CHAPTER 

1 "Attaching/ Removing presser foot").

3.  Set up the machine for 3 thread overlock stitch 

with one needle in the left position. 
The right needle should be removed.

How to adjust the machine

1.  Adjust the stitch length according to the length 

as <A> or <B>. For example, 4mm stitch length 
means 4mm for <A> or <B>.  

<A>

<B>

<A>
<B>

2.  Adjust stitch width 3 to 5mm.
3.  Adjust thread tension as follows: 

Needle thread: slightly decrease 
Over looper thread: slightly decrease 
Under looper thread: slightly increase

How to set fabric and pearl

1 ~ 1.5mm

1.  Fold the fabric according to the line for pearl 

fitting.

2.  Place the fabric at needle dropping point 

keeping the folded edge with guide 

1

.

3.  Use the screw 

2

 and adjust the clearance 

between folded edge needle so that it becomes 
1mm to 1.5mm. 

4.  Place the pearl through the guide just front of 

guide tunnel 

3

.

Test sewing

1.  Sew turning hand wheel by hand until the pearl 

comes through the tunnel.

2.  Sew at slow speed while guiding the pearl and 

fabric by hand.

3.  Tie both end of thread at the beginnig and end.

NOTE: 
Thread tension is easy to loosen especially for 
small size pearl. Retract movable stitch tongue for 
better stitching.

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  • 5. Set the stitch length control lever.
  • 6. Adjust the presser adjusting dial 2 - at "0" when sewing with tapes.
  • 7. Make trial sewing and adjust thread tensions.
  • 1. Retract the knife (see CHAPTER 1 "Retracting knife").
  • 2. Attach the pearl sequence foot (see CHAPTER 1 "Attaching/ Removing presser foot").
  • 3. Set up the machine for 3 thread overlock stitch with one needle in the left position.
  • 1. Adjust the stitch length according to the length as &lt;A&gt; or &lt;B&gt;.
  • 2. Adjust stitch width 3 to 5mm.
  • 3. Adjust thread tension as follows: Needle thread: slightly decrease Over looper thread: slightly decrease Under looper thread: slightly increase How to set fabric and pearl 1 ~ 1.
  • 1. Fold the fabric according to the line for pearl fitting.
  • 2. Place the fabric at needle dropping point keeping the folded edge with guide 1 .
  • 3. Use the screw 2 and adjust the clearance between folded edge needle so that it becomes 1mm to 1.
  • 4. Place the pearl through the guide just front of guide tunnel 3 .
  • 1. Sew turning hand wheel by hand until the pearl comes through the tunnel.
  • 2. Sew at slow speed while guiding the pearl and fabric by hand.
  • 3. Tie both end of thread at the beginnig and end.

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