Brother PE 400D operation manual Upper Threading

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UPPER THREADING

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CAUTION

Always make sure to thread the machine properly as shown in the directions. If the machine is not threaded properly, the thread could get stuck, needles could break and bodily injury could result.

1. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever.

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2.Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle to the up position.

3.Set the thread spool. The thread end should come from the bottom front of the spool. The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the spool post.

1 Spool cap

CAUTION

While sewing and embroidering, be sure that the spool pin is pulled out and pushed toward the back of the sewing machine.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing Brother Computer Sewing Machine Please Read Before Using Your Sewing MachineFor a longer service life For repair or adjustmentPage Contents 108 100103 107Principal Parts Setting UPFoot controller jack Power socketMain power switch Air vents Card slotNet Other Included AccessoriesExtra spool pin and spool felt Part Name Part Code Others OptionsScreen messages guide you through each operation Selection KeysOperation Buttons Using the operation buttonsFree arm Basic Sewing Machine OperationFlat BED Extension Table Power Supply About the Screen Using the Screen KeysAdjusting the Brightness of the Screen Example To change the display language to Spanish HOW to Change LanguageHow to clear the language selection ·10 ·11 Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread SettingPage Page Setting the bobbin Upper Threading Page HOW to USE the Automatic Needle Threader Foot controller Starting and Stopping SewingSTART/STOP button Stitches Stitch Selection Utility StitchesTrial Sewing Page Stitch Width and Stitch Length Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length Auto Manual Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inchPatchwork stitch Loosening the upper thread tension Thread TensionCorrect tension Tightening the upper thread tensionChanging the presser foot Presser FootChanging the Embroidery foot and the zipper foot Feed Dogs Checking the needle Installing the needle securelyNeedle Type Size FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE Combination ChartThread Needle sizeStraight Left Straight Mid dle UtilitystitchesStraight Stitches Sewing corners Changing needle positionSewing thick fabric Sewing curvesSewing thick seams Sewing thin fabric Using the free armStretc h stitc h Reinforced stitc h Stretch Stitch and Triple StitchStretch stitch Triple stitchZigza g Overcasting using a zigzag stitchApplique using a zigzag stitch Zigzag StitchesSewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Patchwork for crazy quiltElastic zigza g Dotted ZigzagAttaching elastic bands Overcasting Weight f abrics. Attach G f oot. Keep foot guide along edgeOvercasting While sewing Needle Drop Point Blind hem stitc h Blind HEM StitchesIf the needle catches the fold of hem too much If the needle does not catch the fold of hem enoughPass the thread underneath the presser foot Buttonhole StitchesButtonhole Order of one cycle Sewing stretch fabrics Bar tac k BAR TackingThick fabrics Applique Zig zag Fagoting AppliquesSewing the applique around corners Scallop ScallopPatchwork stitch Patchwork StitchCentered application Zipper Insertion Centered and Side ApplicationSide application Page Use to add a decorative touch to garments SmockingButton Sewing Attaching buttons with four holes Embroidery unit and memory cards optional Carriage ConnectorEmbroidering Before YOU BeginAttaching the embroidery unit Removing embroidery unit Choosing Embroidery Patterns Part One-point patterns Page Borders Example For practice, try the word BUS LetteringLower and upper case letters Numerals and punctuationSelecting patterns from a memory card To change size If you accidentally choose the wrong designIf you choose the wrong character To make words Thread and Needle EmbroideringEmbroidering attractive finishes StabilizersSetting the fabric into the embroidery frame Outer frame Removing the embroidery frame Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unitEmbroidering Embroidering order for pattern parts Fabric Checking thread colors Checking Thread Colors and Time RequiredChecking time required to complete a pattern Small hoop Optional Regular hoop Choosing Embroidery PlacementChecking the embroidering area Moving the embroidery locationEmbroidering from a specific starting point Mirroring patterns Rotating and Mirroring PatternsRotating patterns Changing Size and Stitch Density of Characters and Borders Press key, then press key Multi-colored letteringIf the upper thread breaks If the Thread Breaks During EmbroideryExample Continuing from a position within the second color When starting over from the beginningContinuing after the power shuts off Combining characters to form words Embroidery ApplicationsOutline Embroidery Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern Example a Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto cornersFor example, to save the word one on page one MemorySaving groups of characters Restoring saved designs For example, to restore the word GirlCleaning the sewing machine surface MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the screenPage Changing the Light Bulb Basic sewing machine maintenance TroubleshootingBefore Taking Your Machine in for Service Finding the Source of the Problem LCD touch screen is hard to read Needle breaksMachine does not start Embroidery unit does not workError Messages Page Instruction messages AlarmsSewing Chart Frames Stitch Utility stitches Character embroidering chartFrame pattern embroidering chart Patterns Programmed in MachineONE Point Mark Embroidery Pattern Patterns Memory CardEnglish