Brother STAR-240E, STAR-230E, STAR-50, XRX-55, RSR-55 instruction manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
PRINCIPAL PARTS	1
ACCESSORIES	5
Optional Accessories	5
OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE	7
Connecting Plugs	7
Main Power/Sewing Light Switch	9
Foot Controller	10
Checking the Needle	11
Replacing the Needle	11
Changing the Presser Foot	13
Flat Bed Attachment	14
VARIOUS CONTROLS	15
Pattern Selection Dial	15
Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches ...	17
Stitch Length Dial	26
Stitch Width Dial	28
Reverse Sewing Lever	29
Feed Dog Position Switch	30
Start/Stop Button	31
Sewing Speed Controller	32
Converting to Free-arm Style	32
THREADING THE MACHINE	33
Winding the Bobbin	33
Lower Threading	37
Upper Threading	39
Using Needle Threader	41
Manually Drawing Up Lower Thread	43
Twin Needle Sewing	44
Thread Tension	46
FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS	47
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
PLEASE READ BEFORE SEWING	49
Straight Stitching	50
Zigzag Stitching	53
BUILT-IN STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitching	54
Shell Tuck Stitching	55
Elastic Stitching	56
Double Action Stitching	57
Scallop Stitching	58
Decorative Stitching	59
Patchwork	60
Overedge Stitching	61
Feather Stitching	62
Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching	62

BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
Making a Buttonhole (For 1-step BH Type)	63
Odd-shaped buttons that do not fit into
the button holder plate	65
Making a Buttonhole (For 4-step BH Type )	66
Buttonhole Fine Adjustment	69
Button Sewing	72
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
Zipper Insertion	73
Gathering	73
Darning	75
Appliqués	76
Monogramming and Embroidering	77
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Using the Walking Foot	79
Using the Spring-action Quilting Foot	81
Using the 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot	83
MAINTENANCE
Changing the Light Bulb	85
Cleaning	87
Performance Check List	89
Repacking the Machine	95
INDEX