Brother EX 660 operation manual Stitch Settings, Utility stitches

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APPENDIX

STITCH SETTINGS

Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table.

CAUTION

●Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

●When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

Utility stitches

Stitch Name

Left

Straight

Center

Triple

stretch stitch

Stretch stitch

Zigzag stitch

3-point zig-

zag stitch

Overcasting

stitch

Pattern

Presser Foot

70 stitches model

 

 

J

00

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

03

 

 

 

 

J04

J 05

G 06

G 07

J 08

Pattern No.

 

 

Stitch Width

Stitch Length

NeedleTwin

FootWalking

Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching

stitches40 model

 

[mm (inch.)]

[mm (inch.)]

stitches60 model

stitches50 model

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic stitching, sewing

0.0

0.0–7.0

2.5

0.2–5.0

 

***

 

 

*

00

00

00

gathers or pintucks, etc.

(0)

(0–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/64–3/16)

No

Yes

Rev.

 

01

01

01

Attaching zippers, basic

–

–

2.5

0.2–5.0

Yes

***

Rev.

*

stitching, and sewing

(3/32)

(1/64–3/16)

( J )

Yes

 

 

 

 

gathers or pintucks, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attaching sleeves, sew-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

02

02

02

ing inseams, sewing

0.0

0.0–7.0

2.5

1.5–4.0

No

No

Rfc.**

 

 

 

stretch fabrics and deco-

(0)

(0–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rative stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sewing stretch fabrics

1.0

1.0–3.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

****

 

 

**

03

03

03

Yes

No

Rfc.

and decorative stitching

(1/16)

(1/16–1/8)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

( J )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overcasting and attach-

3.5

0.0–7.0

1.4

0.0–4.0

****

***

Rev.*

04

04

04

Yes

ing appliqués

(1/8)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(0–3/16)

Yes

 

 

 

( J )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overcasting on medium

 

 

 

 

****

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weight or stretch fabrics,

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

 

 

**

05

05

05

Yes

No

Rfc.

attaching elastic, darn-

(3/16)

(1/16–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

( J )

 

 

 

 

 

ing, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

06

06

06

Overcasting on thin or

3.5

2.5–5.0

2.0

1.0–4.0

No

No

Rfc.**

 

 

 

medium weight fabrics

(1/8)

(3/32–3/16)

(1/16)

(1/16–3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

07

07

07

Overcasting on thick fab-

5.0

2.5–5.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

No

No

Rfc.**

 

 

 

rics

(3/16)

(3/32–3/16)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overcasting on stretch

5.0

0.0–7.0

2.5

0.5–4.0

****

 

 

**

08

08

08

Yes

No

Rfc.

fabrics

(3/16)

(0–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/32–3/16)

( J )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement ***Do not use reverse stitching.

****Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions 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 positionThreading the Machine Winding the bobbinETurn on the sewing machine GTrim the excess thread above the bobbin For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightTension-adjusting spring Lower threadingRight side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinUpper 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 belowDrawing up the lower thread For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinALightly 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 ARemove the presser footGeneral sewing procedure SewingATurn 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 ASlidereleasetheit.flat bed attachment to the left toOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitchBasic stitching FWhen 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 AppliquésDCarefully sew around the edge of the design PiecingPatchwork crazy quilt stitching For a seam allowance on the left sideUsing the optional quilting guide QuiltingFree-motion quilting ARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser footGAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching AAttach zigzag foot J BSelect stitch CStart sewingEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Decorative Stitching 16-1/4 16-3/16 Loom stitching, etcAAttach 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 gathersJoining Heirloom stitchingStitch Settings Utility stitchesRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Attaching appliqués 5.0 4.0 Rfc Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the bobbin case ERemove 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 2000cover2-3.fm Page 2 Monday, October 4, 2004 402 PM

EX 660 specifications

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