Brother PC 3000 BAR Tacking, For reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc, Mm 5/64

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BAR TACKING

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For reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc.

1.Measure the area to be bar tacked and set the length using the scale on presser foot “A”. Pull on the end of the button holder plate to expand it. The finished size of the bar tack will be the space shown in the illustration.

1Button holder plate

2Scale on the presser foot

3 0.5 cm (13/64")

4 Length of bar tack

*0.5 to 3 cm (13/64" to 1-13/64") is suitable for bar tacking. 0.5 to 1 cm (13/64" to 25/64") is the normal size.

2.Position the pocket as illustrated with the top of the pocket facing you. Align the needle drop point with the corner of the pocket to be stitched and move the pocket back 2 mm (5/64")

as shown below.

*After the presser foot lever has been lowered, adjust the presser foot so that there is no gap behind the section that is shaded in the illustration at the right. Otherwise,

the size of the stitch will not be correct. To adjust the presser foot, push the presser foot towards

the back of the machine as shown in the figure at

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the left.

 

*Pass the thread underneath the presser foot.

3. Check the first needle drop point, then lower the presser foot.

12 mm (5/64")

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4.Lower the buttonhole lever and position it behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot.

1Metal bracket on buttonhole foot

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Contents Sewi NG Mach I N E Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing Brother Computer Sewing Machine Please Read Before Using Your Sewing MachineFor a longer service life For repair or adjustmentContents Error Messages Part Names C aFoot controller jack Main power switchPower cord Presser foot symbolOptional Accessories Other Enclosed AccessoriesDisplay Panel Operation Buttons Using the operation buttonsPower Supply Adjusting the brightness of the screen ScreenAbout the screen Example To change the display language to Spanish Language Selection KEYClearing the language selection Cross wound thread Spool cap small Gap Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread SettingWinding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread Spool cap Spool pinBobbin winder seat Spring on the shaft Groove of the bobbinSetting the bobbin Bobbin cover Bobbin cover release buttonBuilt-in thread cutter Upper Threading Second set of hooks Third hook Wire loopThread take-up lever Needle threader lever Guide Large hookUsing the extra spool pin and the net Extra spool pinNet Foot controller Foot controller jack Starting and Stopping SewingSTART/STOP button Foot controllerSelecting a Stitch Utility Stitches Using the info information keyNot adjustable Reverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread Thread TensionCorrect upper thread tension Loosening the upper thread tensionTightening the upper thread tension Removing the presser foot holder while cleaning, etc Presser FootChanging the presser foot Feed Dogs Needle stopper Installing the needle securelyNeedle Checking the needleType Size FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE Combination ChartThread Needle sizeTrial Sewing Sewing using a utility stitchThread cutter Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching Automatic Reinforcement StitchingMachine automatically stops Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch Width and Length Sewing curves Useful SkillsSewing corners Sewing folded partsSewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Sewing on thick fabric Sewing on thin fabricUsing the needle plate Free-arm sewing5 cm 19/32 To 4 reverse stitches Straight StitchesBasting Sewing stretch fabricsChanging the stitch length Changing the needle positionPatchwork for crazy quilts Overcasting using a zigzag stitchApplique using a zigzag stitch Zigzag StitchesGuide Sewing using stitch 06 , 07 orSewing using stitch 05 or Overcasting StitchesScrew of the needle Operating lever Notch Overcasting When Using the Optional Side Cutter00Normal sewing 05Zigzag stitchSeam margin Cm 13/16Guide plate lower knife Presser foot Presser foot Upper threadBlind HEM Stitching Adjusting the needle drop point Button holder plate Buttonhole StitchingPin Keyhole buttonhole Small eyelet punch accessory #9 on PinMetal bracket on the buttonhole foot Normal buttonhole and rounded buttonholeReinforcement stitch Buttonhole sewing orderExample Longer Automatic stitch length setting 0.4 mm 1/64 Shorter Automatic stitch width setting 5.0 mm 13/64 NarrowerChanging the stitch width Metal bracket on buttonhole foot BAR TackingFor reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc Mm 5/64Presser foot Cardboard Thick fabricsWider Automatic stitch width setting 2.0 mm 5/64 Narrower Changing the bar tack stitch lengthChanging the bar tack stitch width 19For medium fabric 20For thick fabric DarningAutomatic stitch width setting 7.0 mm 9/32 Narrower Changing the darning stitch lengthChanging the darning stitch width Darning stitch sewing order Eyelet Stitch Size of eyelet Actual sizeFor sewing eyelets on belts, etc For attaching buttons Button SewingAttaching buttons with four holes Attaching a shank to the buttonShank lever Centered application Zipper Insertion Centered and Side ApplicationsSide application Reverse side Dart Seam Gathering Upper thread Bobbin thread About 5 cmSeam line 0 to 1.5 cm 25/64 to 19/32 About 5 cm Shuttle Pulling out the bobbin threadPintuck For decorating blouses, etcWidth for pintuck Reverse side Right side of fabric Finish line Reverse side Flat Fell SeamFor reinforcing seams and neatly finishing edges About 1.2 cm 1/2 Reverse sideFinished flat fell seam Applique AppliquesSewing the applique around corners or curves Applique Fabric glueScallop Stitch Smocking Stitch For making decorative stitchingAbout 1 cm 25/64 Patchwork Stitch Straight stitch Seam allowance Cm 25/64 Reverse sideSurface Seam Fagoting For fagoting, decorating, etcBasting 4 cm 5/32 Thin paper or stabilizer sheet Other decorative stitches 56 Decorative StitchingDecorative stitching Shell tackingRative stitching on shirtfronts HEM-STITCH Heirloom StitchHem-stitching Decorative stitches 46Illustration of finished product Stopper Twin NeedleTypes of thread Stitch lengthFont Stitches Fonts and Decorative StitchesExample To combine outline letters to create Combining charactersDecorative Stitches Example To combine decorative stitches to create Selecting a decorative stitchCombining decorative stitches Example To select the decorative stitchExample To change to Correcting a Pattern CombinationChanging the size of a decorative stitch Changing the SizeExample To check the pattern combination Abcdefghijklmn Checking a Pattern CombinationMemory Saving a pattern combinationChecking a stored pattern combination Recalling a stored pattern combination Example To recall the pattern combinationStored under stitch number Stabilizer SewingSewing attractive finishes FabricNeedle hole reference line SewingAdjusting Stitch Patterns Cleaning the shuttle CleaningCleaning the screen Cleaning the sewing machine surfaceProjection Spring Race ShuttleLight bulb When replacing the light bulbChanging the Light Bulb Screw End capError Messages Messages AlarmTrouble with threads and stitches Symptom Probable cause Remedy Upper thread breaksMechanical trouble Symptom Probable cause Remedy Fabric is not fed properlySewingchart Decorative Stitch Characters Satin Stitch Connecting lever Presser bar holder HOW to USE Walking Foot Optional AccessoryUtility stitches Character sewing Patterns Programmed in MachineDecorative stitches Decorative stitch English

PC 3000 specifications

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