Brother PE 400D operation manual Embroidering

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Embroidering

CAUTION

–When sewing embroidery, Brother embroidering thread (X81164-001) must be used for the bobbin thread.

–Check bobbin thread before beginning to sew. If you embroider when the bobbin thread is low, the thread could tangle up or other problems could result.

–If you are using the embroidery unit, the foot controller cannot be used at this time.

Example :

1.Select the desired pattern.

The order of sewing for each part will be displayed.

* 1/4 indicates that the picture displayed to the left is for the first color to be stitched of a four-color design.

*The color displayed above each pattern is suggested color to use.

·Some parts may not have a color displayed above them; you can sew these parts with any color you like.

·Refer to Color screen.

2.Thread the needle for the first color and pass it through em- broidery foot “Q”. Hold this thread in your left hand while leav- ing a certain amount of slack in the thread.

CAUTION

Be sure to raise the presser foot lever before threading the needle.

3. Lower presser foot lever and start embroidering. After 5 to 6 stitches have been sewn, stop the sewing machine and cut off any surplus thread from the end of the seam.

4.Start sewing again. The machine will sew the first color, then stop automatically. (When it stops sewing, the screen auto- matically scrolls to the left to display the next color to be sewed on the left side of the screen.)

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only For a longer service life Please Read Before Using Your Sewing MachineFor repair or adjustment Congratulations on Choosing Brother Computer Sewing MachinePage Contents 103 100107 108Principal Parts Setting UPMain power switch Power socketAir vents Card slot Foot controller jackOther Included Accessories Extra spool pin and spool feltNet Part Name Part Code Others OptionsScreen messages guide you through each operation Selection KeysOperation Buttons Using the operation buttonsBasic Sewing Machine Operation Flat BED Extension TableFree arm Power Supply Using the Screen Keys Adjusting the Brightness of the ScreenAbout 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 Starting and Stopping Sewing START/STOP buttonFoot controller Stitches Stitch Selection Utility StitchesTrial Sewing Page Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch Width and Stitch Length Auto Manual Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inchPatchwork stitch Correct tension Thread TensionTightening the upper thread tension Loosening the upper thread tensionChanging the presser foot Presser FootChanging the Embroidery foot and the zipper foot Feed Dogs Installing the needle securely NeedleChecking the needle Thread FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE Combination ChartNeedle size Type SizeUtilitystitches Straight StitchesStraight Left Straight Mid dle Sewing corners Changing needle positionSewing curves Sewing thick seamsSewing thick fabric Sewing thin fabric Using the free armStretch stitch Stretch Stitch and Triple StitchTriple stitch Stretc h stitc h Reinforced stitc hApplique using a zigzag stitch Overcasting using a zigzag stitchZigzag Stitches Zigza gSewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Patchwork for crazy quiltDotted Zigzag Attaching elastic bandsElastic zigza g Weight f abrics. Attach G f oot. Keep foot guide along edge OvercastingOvercasting 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 enoughButtonhole Stitches ButtonholePass the thread underneath the presser foot Order of one cycle Sewing stretch fabrics Bar tac k BAR TackingThick fabrics Appliques Sewing the applique around cornersApplique Zig zag Fagoting 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 Embroidering Carriage ConnectorBefore YOU Begin Embroidery unit and memory cards optionalAttaching 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 If you accidentally choose the wrong design If you choose the wrong characterTo change size To make words Embroidering attractive finishes EmbroideringStabilizers Thread and Needle Setting 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 Rotating and Mirroring Patterns Rotating patternsMirroring 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 EmbroideryWhen starting over from the beginning Continuing after the power shuts offExample Continuing from a position within the second color Combining characters to form words Embroidery ApplicationsOutline Embroidery Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern Example a Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto cornersMemory Saving groups of charactersFor example, to save the word one on page one Restoring saved designs For example, to restore the word GirlCleaning MaintenanceCleaning the screen Cleaning the sewing machine surfacePage Changing the Light Bulb Troubleshooting Before Taking Your Machine in for ServiceBasic sewing machine maintenance Finding the Source of the Problem Machine does not start Needle breaksEmbroidery unit does not work LCD touch screen is hard to readError Messages Page Instruction messages AlarmsSewing Chart Frame pattern embroidering chart Utility stitches Character embroidering chartPatterns Programmed in Machine Frames StitchONE Point Mark Embroidery Pattern Patterns Memory CardEnglish