Brother EN 1470 Quilting, ABaste the fabric to be quilted, Using the optional quilting guide

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Quilting

Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide.

Note

Only use the walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches. Do not use other patterns. Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot.

aBaste the fabric to be quilted.

bRemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot

For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 25).

cHook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then use the presser foot holder screw to attach the walking foot to the presser bar.

aConnecting fork

bNeedle clamp screw

cPresser foot holder screw

CAUTION

Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the presser foot and cause injury.

Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the front of the machine to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot. If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may result.

dSelect stitch , or .

ePlace one hand on each side of the presser foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing.

Note

When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium.

Using the optional quilting guide

Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced.

aInsert the stem of the quilter into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder.

†Walking foot

†Presser foot holder

bAdjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn.

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions For a longer service life For repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus onlyContents Utility Stitches Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsButtons provided on some models Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons ASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Operation panelFlat bed attachment Accessories Optional accessoriesBSet the main power switch to Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch toSide of stitch selection key Foot controllerChanging the needle stop position ETurn on the sewing machine Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin GTrim the excess thread above the bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding systemCSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Lower threading For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Upper threading Thread take-up lever Machine Fully lower the needle threader leverGthe needle toward the back of the sewing ECatch the thread on the hook as shown belowALightly hold the end of the upper thread Drawing up the lower threadFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Bobbin cover should still be removedNeedle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needlesCorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Incorrect needleInstalling the needle clamp Install the twin needle in the same waySewing with a twin needle Twin needle threadingReplace the presser foot as described below Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Mark on the wheel points up. With modelsAttaching the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder ARemove the presser footSewing General sewing procedureFollow the basic procedures below to sew ATurn on the sewing machine DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting stitching CAttach the presser foot indicated in the LCDBRaise the presser foot lever Starting to sewOn the wheel points up. With models equipped Correct tension Thread tensionSewing reinforcement stitches Upper tension is too tightThread correctly. For details, refer to page 14 Upper tension is too looseChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing hook-and-loop fastener Sewing stretch fabrics Using a free-arm styleSewing thin fabrics ASlidereleasetheit.flat bed attachment to the left toAttach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch Overcasting StitchesRev. Reverse Rfc. Reinforcement For details, refer to Selecting stitchingBasic stitching FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching For details, refer to Starting to sewDFold back the fabric inside along the basting Blind HEM StitchingAReverse the skirt or pants Arm If the needle does not catch the hem fold Auto Rfc Buttonhole SewingButtonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Size of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plateFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics CAttach presser foot MAfter sewing for about 10 seconds at low ESelect a stitchWith stitch Select stitch Normally, the feed dog position lever is Positioned atZipper Insertion Rev. ReverseElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching AppliquésPatchwork crazy quilt stitching Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPiecing DCarefully sew around the edge of the designABaste the fabric to be quilted Using the optional quilting guideQuilting For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holderFree-motion quilting DSlide the feed dog position lever, located atBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Rfc. Reinforcement **Auto Rfc. Automatic ReinforcementEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Decorative Stitching AAttach monogramming foot N BSelect stitch FagotingScallop stitching Fabric.3CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch SmockingShell tuck stitching DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersDStart sewing JoiningHeirloom stitching Stitch Settings Utility stitchesRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Cleaning the bobbin case MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Do not put oil on the bobbin case ERemove the bobbin caseGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out Troubleshooting Thread is Tangled on LowerOr breaks Wrong sideStitches are Fabric isWrinkled SkippedError Messages Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beepIndex Numerics31, 34 Page English 885-S38 XE3669-001

HS 2000, EN 1470 specifications

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