Brother NX 200 manual Button sewing, Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, Feed dogs are lowered

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■Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread.

1Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.

2Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 29).

3Select stitch or .

4Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread.

5Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.

6When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack.

7Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it.

8With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole.

Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.

Button sewing

Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.

1Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached.

2Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the

machine on the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine).

1

2

1Drop feed lever

(as seen from the rear of the machine)

2Back side

XThe feed dogs are lowered.

3Attach button-sewing foot “M”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 29).

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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

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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 machineBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding 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 rightEPress start/stop button once DPress 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 clicksThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin 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 machineASelect a stitch Using thread that winds off quicklyTwo lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Pulling up the bobbin thread Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin1Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses FabricsCorrect needle Checking the needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing 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 leverStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large 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 positionStart/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 cutterAsewing Position the fabric in the side cutterLower 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 loweredSelect stitch 4Place the button into button-sewing foot M9Start 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 below6Select stitch Inserting a side zipper7Topstitch 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 QuiltingRemove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Appliqué stitching4Attach zigzag foot J Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPiecing 3Select stitch orQuilting For details, refer to Using the optional walking footBaste 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 Eyelet Stitching 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeAttach 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 inch5Select stitch or Joining3Select 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 removedGrasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Remove the shuttleDo 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 nearestRemoving the upper cover Operation beepHold the upper cover level Numerics Index104 English 882-S60 XC4665-0511