Brother NX 200 manual Utility Stitches

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3UTILITY STITCHES

The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter.

Selecting Stitching	54
Overcasting Stitches	56
Basic Stitching	60
Blind Hem Stitching	61
Buttonhole Stitching	63
Zipper Insertion	70
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape	74
Applique, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching	76
Reinforcement Stitching	82
Eyelet Stitching	84
Decorative Stitching	85

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

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Contents Page Part code XA4813-051 Enclosed AccessoriesAccessories Following items should also be enclosed in the boxFront 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 Index Stitch SettingsMaintenance TroubleshootingImportant 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 precautionsTurning off the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning on the machineWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions 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 rightSewing machine stops DPress start/stop button onceEPress start/stop button once Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin7Reattach the bobbin cover Presser foot is raised Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread 1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot leverPlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin 4Lift open the upper coverShutter 4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks Threading the needle3Lower the presser foot lever Presser foot is loweredManually thread the left needle with the upper thread Using the twin needleThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle 0Turn on the sewing machine 4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaftThread should unroll from the top front of the spool Attach zigzag foot JTwo 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 Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesIncorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Replacing the needle Replacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Lower the presser foot lever Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Presser foot is attachedFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Using the optional walking footRemoving the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser footFor details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot leverSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces Memo Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Fabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricTurn on the sewing machine 3Place the fabric under the presser footStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine stops sewingSewing reinforcement stitches Release the start/stop button or foot controllerCutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsUpper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tensionStitch width adjustment button lights up Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keysSlideand down.the stitch length adjustment slider up Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys Stitch length adjustment button lights upFor the raised needle stop position Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position For the lowered needle stop positionStart/stop button Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSewing thick fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceSewing Basics Utility Stitches Attach the presser foot Selecting StitchingSelecting stitching Selecting Stitching Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches StitchSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Contents Getting Ready Sewing Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterLower the presser foot lever, and then start Position the fabric in the side cutterAsewing Position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitchingThen lower the presser foot lever Blind Hem StitchingFoot 5hem against the guide of the presser foot,If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing 4Select a stitch If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set 3Attach buttonhole foot aChanging the stitch width For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch widthFeed dogs are lowered Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Trim off any excess of the gimp thread9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low 4Place the button into button-sewing foot MSelect stitch 3Cut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a buttonAre described below Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper can be sewn in place7Topstitch around the zipper Inserting a side zipper6Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitchBTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape3Select stitch Quilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPiecing Straight4Attach zigzag foot J Appliqué stitchingRemove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance 3Select stitch or Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot For details, refer to Using the optional walking footQuilting 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting Walking foot Presser foot holderNormally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear2Select stitch Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Attach monogramming foot N 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeEyelet Stitching Decorative Decorative StitchingSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J 4Select stitch or3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch Scallop stitchingSmocking 4Trim along the stitches3Select stitch , or Joining5Select stitch or 4Start sewing 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 2Attach monogramming foot N4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Appendix Stitch Settings Maintenance Troubleshooting IndexUtility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Sewing Needle plate cover is removed MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttleDo not apply oil to the shuttle Remove the shuttleGrasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Loosen the upper thread tension TroubleshootingPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Not operateReplace the bobbin Clean the shuttleCorrectly install the presser foot ShuttleThis machine is not used Cifically for this machine Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperContact your retailer or the nearest Burr on it High-pitchedSewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Error messagesYou wish to sew Wish to sew Pressure of the presser foot isHold the upper cover level Operation beepRemoving the upper cover Numerics Index104 English 882-S60 XC4665-0511