Brother NX 200 manual Sewing thin fabrics, Sewing stretch fabrics, Sewing an even seam allowance

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Sewing thin fabrics

When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.

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1Stabilizer material or paper

Sewing stretch fabrics

First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.

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1Basting

Sewing an even seam allowance

To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam allowance is to the right of the presser foot, and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate.

■Aligning the fabric with the presser foot

Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric.

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1Seam

2Presser foot

■Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch (left needle position). Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the needle plate. The distance between the markings in the upper scale is

1/8 inch (3 mm) and the distance between the markings in the grid is 5 mm (3/16 inch).

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1Seam

2Presser foot

3 Centimeters

4 Inches

5 Needle plate

6 16 mm (5/8 inch)

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

Useful Sewing Tips 51

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Contents Page Accessories Enclosed AccessoriesFollowing items should also be enclosed in the box Part code XA4813-051Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons Contents Getting ReadyAutomatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key Operation panelFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesContents Utility Stitches Maintenance Stitch SettingsTroubleshooting IndexImportant Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machineWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightThread is cut to a suitable length Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the rightDPress start/stop button once EPress start/stop button onceSewing machine stops Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin7Reattach the bobbin cover Threading the upper thread Upper Threading1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Presser foot is raisedPlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin 4Lift open the upper coverShutter 3Lower the presser foot lever Threading the needlePresser foot is lowered 4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicksUsing the twin needle Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needleManually thread the left needle with the upper thread Thread should unroll from the top front of the spool 4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaftAttach zigzag foot J 0Turn on the sewing machineUsing thread that winds off quickly ASelect a stitchTwo lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin Pulling up the bobbin thread1Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses FabricsChecking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot 3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Adjusting the pressure of the presser footPresser foot is attached Lower the presser foot leverRemoving the presser foot holder Using the optional walking footRemoving the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot For details, refer to Replacing the presser footFor details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot leverSewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric Memo Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Turn on the sewing machine Positioning the fabric3Place 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 For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Securing the stitchingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionSewing reinforcement stitches Release the start/stop button or foot controllerCutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthStitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys Stitch width adjustment button lights upStitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch length adjustment button lights up Slideand down.the stitch length adjustment slider upChanging the needle stop position Useful FunctionsFor the lowered needle stop position For the raised needle stop position Start/stop button Trial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser footSewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting Stitching Selecting stitchingAttach the presser foot Selecting Stitching Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GStitch Attach overcasting foot GSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Contents Getting Ready Sewing Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterPosition the fabric in the side cutter AsewingLower the presser foot lever, and then start Basic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching PositionFoot Blind Hem Stitching5hem 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 Size of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plate3Attach buttonhole foot a 4Select a stitchChanging the stitch width For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch widthSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewingTrim off any excess of the gimp thread Feed dogs are lowered4Place the button into button-sewing foot M Select stitch9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low 3Cut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a buttonInserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper can be sewn in place Are described belowInserting a side zipper 6Select stitch7Topstitch around the zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitchBTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape3Select stitch Piecing Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingStraight QuiltingAppliqué stitching Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance4Attach zigzag foot J Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPiecing 3Select stitch orFor details, refer to Using the optional walking foot QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Free-motion quilting Using the optional quilting guideWalking foot Presser foot holder 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser footNormally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rearTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching 2Select stitch5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Decorative Stitching3Attach zigzag foot J Fagoting4Select stitch or Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inchSmocking Scallop stitching4Trim along the stitches 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inchJoining 5Select stitch or3Select stitch , or Heirloom stitching 1Install the wing needle2Attach monogramming foot N 4Start sewing4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Appendix Stitch Settings Maintenance Troubleshooting IndexUtility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Sewing Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the shuttle Needle plate cover is removedRemove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outDo not apply oil to the shuttle Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever TroubleshootingNot operate Loosen the upper thread tensionCorrectly install the presser foot Clean the shuttleShuttle Replace the bobbinContact your retailer or the nearest Burr on it Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperHigh-pitched This machine is not used Cifically for this machineYou wish to sew Wish to sew Error messagesPressure of the presser foot is Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearestOperation beep Removing the upper coverHold the upper cover level Numerics Index104 English 882-S60 XC4665-0511