Brother CS 100T operation manual Joining, Heirloom stitching

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eUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt.

aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

bSew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.

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aWrong side of fabric

b6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance

cStraight stitch

cSelect stitch , or .

dTurn the fabric over so that the right side faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam.

aRight side of fabric

Heirloom stitching

When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.

CAUTION

The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to “Upper threading” (page 16).

aInsert the wing needle.

Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

For details on inserting a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 21).

bAttach monogramming foot “N”.

cSelect stitch , , , , or .

CAUTION

Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

dStart sewing.

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Computerized Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For safe operation For a longer service lifeContents Utility Stitches Main parts Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsButtons provided on some models Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons ASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Operation panelFlat bed attachment Optional accessories AccessoriesPower supply precautions Using Your Sewing MachineBSet the main power switch to CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch toChanging the needle stop position Foot controllerWinding the bobbin Threading the MachinePass the thread around the pre-tension disk ETurn on the sewing machineGTrim the excess thread above the bobbin CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding systemActual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This model Lower threadingFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Right side see arrow b until the cover clicks into placeUpper threading Thread take-up lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown below DFully lower the needle threader leverLightly hold the end of the upper thread Drawing up the lower threadFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses FabricsReplacing the needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Incorrect needleInstalling the needle clamp Twin needle threading Sewing with a twin needleMark on the wheel points up. With models Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderAttaching the presser foot holder Remove the presser footSewing General sewing procedureSelecting stitching DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthTurn on the sewing machine CAttach the presser footBRaise the presser foot lever Starting to sewOn the wheel points up. With models equipped Sewing reinforcement stitches Thread tensionCorrect tension Upper tension is too tightTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thin fabrics Using a free-arm styleSewing stretch fabrics Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itAttach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch Overcasting StitchesBasic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching Changing the needle positionIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Blind HEM StitchingBAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Buttonhole SewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is setFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as CAttach presser foot M Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics With stitch Select stitch ESelect a stitchRev. Reverse Zipper InsertionElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Appliqués APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingQuilting Using the optional quilting guideBaste the fabric to be quilted DSelect stitch , orGAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog Free-motion quiltingTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewing Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Once sewing is completed,Decorative Stitching DTrim along the stitches FagotingScallop stitching Shell tuck stitching SmockingSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side JoiningHeirloom stitching Utility stitches Stitch SettingsRfc. Reinforcement Decorative Stitch Buttonhole Bar tack Rfc Binding Appendix Cleaning the bobbin case MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Or breaks LowerThread ten Fabric isSkipped Stitches areThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingOperation beep for models equipped with the operation beep Error MessagesNumerics Index30, 32 English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-3215