Brother NX 200 manual Positioning the fabric, Turn on the sewing machine

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SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————

Positioning the fabric

Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly.

1Turn on the sewing machine.

The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected.

2Press (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

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1Needle position button

3Place the fabric under the presser foot.

•If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side, sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way.

4While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand, turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching.

5Lower the presser foot lever.

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1Presser foot lever

XThe fabric is now positioned to be sewn.

Memo

●To adjust the pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric, refer to “Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot” (page 30).

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

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Contents Page Enclosed Accessories AccessoriesFollowing items should also be enclosed in the box Part code XA4813-051Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewContents Getting Ready Operation buttonsOperation panel Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch keyOptional Accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesSewing Machine Features IntroductionContents Utility Stitches Stitch Settings MaintenanceTroubleshooting IndexImportant Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/Off3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet 4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jackTurning on the machine Turning off the machineWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pinPass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right Thread is cut to a suitable lengthSewing machine stops DPress start/stop button onceEPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right7Reattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading Threading the upper thread1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Presser foot is raised4Lift open the upper cover Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pinShutter Threading the needle 3Lower the presser foot leverPresser foot is lowered 4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicksManually thread the left needle with the upper thread Using the twin needleThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle 4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Thread should unroll from the top front of the spoolAttach zigzag foot J 0Turn on the sewing machineTwo lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Using thread that winds off quicklyASelect a stitch 1Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbinPulling up the bobbin thread Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses FabricsIncorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Replacing the needle Replacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot 3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standardPresser foot is attached Lower the presser foot leverUsing the optional walking foot Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot lever For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holderSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces Memo Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Positioning the fabric Turn on the sewing machine3Place the fabric under the presser foot Fabric is now positioned to be sewnStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionRelease the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing reinforcement stitchesWhen you have finished sewing, cut the threads Cutting the threadAdjusting the Thread Tension Changing the tension of the upper threadCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch widthStitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys Stitch width adjustment button lights upAdjusting the stitch length Stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keysStitch length adjustment button lights up Slideand down.the stitch length adjustment slider upUseful Functions Changing the needle stop positionFor the lowered needle stop position For the raised needle stop positionStart/stop button Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser footSewing Basics Utility Stitches Attach the presser foot Selecting StitchingSelecting stitching Selecting Stitching Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesStitch Attach overcasting foot GSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Contents Getting Ready SewingLower the presser foot lever, and then start Position the fabric in the side cutterAsewing When sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingBasic stitching PositionBlind Hem Stitching Foot5hem against the guide of the presser foot, Then lower the presser foot leverIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is set3Attach buttonhole foot a 4Select a stitchFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the stitch widthButton sewing Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsTrim off any excess of the gimp thread Feed dogs are lowered9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low 4Place the button into button-sewing foot MSelect stitch Attaching a shank to a button 3Cut off any excess threadZipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper can be sewn in place Are described below7Topstitch around the zipper Inserting a side zipper6Select stitch 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchBTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitching Elastic attaching3Select stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching PiecingStraight Quilting4Attach zigzag foot J Appliqué stitchingRemove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing 3Select stitch orBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot For details, refer to Using the optional walking footQuilting Using the optional quilting guide Free-motion quiltingWalking foot Presser foot holder 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the leftReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching 2Select stitch5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Attach monogramming foot N 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeEyelet Stitching Decorative Stitching DecorativeFagoting 3Attach zigzag foot J4Select stitch or Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inchScallop stitching Smocking4Trim along the stitches 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch3Select stitch , or Joining5Select stitch or 1Install the wing needle Heirloom stitching2Attach monogramming foot N 4Start sewing4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Stitch Settings Maintenance Troubleshooting Index AppendixStitch Settings Utility stitchesStitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Sewing Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the shuttle Needle plate cover is removedDo not apply oil to the shuttle Remove the shuttleGrasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Troubleshooting Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot leverNot operate Loosen the upper thread tensionClean the shuttle Correctly install the presser footShuttle Replace the bobbinThread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper Contact your retailer or the nearest Burr on itHigh-pitched This machine is not used Cifically for this machineError messages You wish to sew Wish to sewPressure of the presser foot is Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearestHold the upper cover level Operation beepRemoving the upper cover Index Numerics104 English 882-S60 XC4665-0511