Brother CS6000I operation manual Thread tension, Sewing reinforcement stitches, Correct tension

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kPull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

aThread cutter

Memo

●When the foot controller is plugged in, (start/stop button) cannot be used to start or stop sewing.

●When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is stopped, refer to “Changing the needle stop position” (page 10).

■Sewing reinforcement stitches

When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching,

pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top

of each other.

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Thread tension

The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread.

Memo

●We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.

■	Correct tension	2
■	Correct tension
	Correct tension is important as too much or too
	little tension will weaken your seams or cause
	puckers on your fabric.
	1
		a Wrong side
	2	b Surface
		c Upper thread

d Lower thread

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4

■Upper tension is too tight

Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.

1

		a Wrong side
		b Surface
2		c Upper thread
2		d Lower thread
		d Lower thread
		e Loops appear on
3	5	surface of fabric
3	5

4

Solution

Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to a lower number.

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4

3

■Upper tension is too loose

Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.

aReverse stitching

bReinforcement stitching

Memo

●Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch settings” (page 52).

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2

3

4

aWrong side

bSurface

cUpper thread

dLower thread

eLoops appear on wrong side of fabric

Solution

Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to a higher number.

5

4

3

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For a longer service life For safe operationContents Utility Stitches Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsNeedle and presser foot section Operation buttonsButtons provided on some models Operation panel Flat bed attachmentASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Accessories Optional accessoriesBSet the main power switch to Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch toFoot controller Changing the needle stop positionPass the thread around the pre-tension disk Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin ETurn on the sewing machineGTrim the excess thread above the bobbin For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightLower threading Actual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This modelRight side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinUpper threading Thread take-up lever DFully lower the needle threader lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown belowDrawing up the lower thread For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinLightly hold the end of the upper thread Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle FabricsCorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Incorrect needleInstalling the needle clamp Sewing with a twin needle Twin needle threadingReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footMark on the wheel points up. With models Attaching the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder Remove the presser footGeneral sewing procedure SewingTurn on the sewing machine DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting stitching CAttach the presser footStarting to sew On the wheel points up. With models equippedBRaise the presser foot lever Correct tension Thread tensionSewing reinforcement stitches Upper tension is too tightChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing stretch fabrics Using a free-arm styleSewing thin fabrics Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitchBasic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Changing the needle positionBlind HEM Stitching BAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitchIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn onSize of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plateFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Button sewing Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsCAttach presser foot M ESelect a stitch With stitch Select stitchZipper Insertion Rev. ReverseSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching AppliquésPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingBaste the fabric to be quilted Using the optional quilting guideQuilting DSelect stitch , orFree-motion quilting GAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dogBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewingOnce sewing is completed, Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDecorative Stitching Fagoting Scallop stitchingDTrim along the stitches Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch SmockingShell tuck stitching DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersJoining Heirloom stitchingUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Stitch Settings Utility stitchesRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the bobbin case Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Thread ten LowerOr breaks Fabric isThere is a high Stitches areSkipped Pitched noise While sewingError Messages Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beepIndex Numerics30, 32 English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-4216