Brother 882-W07 Sewing Stretch Fabrics

Sewing Stretch Fabrics

First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then sew without stretching the fabric.

In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch.

Memo

•For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot (“Using the Machine Setting Mode Key” on page 35).

aBasting stitching

SEWING

Basics Sewing

Contents

Operation Manual Trademarks IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING Intel License Agreement For Open Source Computer Vision Library Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine DANGER WARNING Page IMPORTANT Page CAUTION Label location Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position Change the Pattern Size While Maintaining the Desired Thread Find New Color Schemes With the Color Shuffling Function LED Pointer Shows You the Needle Drop Position Create Patterns With My Custom Design Easily Perform My Custom Design Operations With the Page Page Chapter 1 Getting Ready Chapter 2 Sewing Basics Chapter 3 Utility Stitches Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches Chapter 5 Embroidery Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit Chapter 7 How to Create Bobbin Work Chapter 8 MY CUSTOM STITCH Chapter 9 Appendix Front View Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit Operation Buttons Using the Flat Bed Attachment Using the Accessory Case ■Opening the Accessory Case ■Closing the Accessory Case ■Using the Accessory Trays Storing Bobbin Clips Memo Using the Embroidery Unit Carrying Case Included Accessories Page Page Options Note ■How to assemble the spool stand ■How to remove Using the Pen Tablet ■Installing a battery in the tablet pen WARNING aUnscrew the upper barrel of the tablet pen cScrew the upper barrel to the tablet pen bGently pull the pen tip straight out cPush in the new pen tip until it is flush with the tablet pen ■Using with My Custom Design aSelect a favorite picture for creating embroidery pattern bInsert the picture under the tablet sheet Getting Ready Page bTurn the main power switch to “I” to turn on the machine cTurn the main power switch to “O” to turn off the machine ■Home Page Screen ■Utility Stitch LCD Screen ■Key Functions Page ■Using USB Media or Embroidery Card Reader/USB Card Writer Module ■Connecting the Machine to the Computer ■Using a USB Mouse ■Clicking a Key ■Changing Pages ■Using the Pen Tablet Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Sewing settings General settings Embroidery settings Page ■Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media bPress cPress ■Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used aPress ■Changing the Screen Saver Image cDisplay 4/8 (page 4 of 8) of the General settings screen dPress ePress gPress to select the first image iPress a file name to select image and then jRepeat the procedure from step gto select the remaining images kPress to return to the original screen ■Selecting the Initial Screen Display dUse and to select the setting for the initial screen display ■Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns ■Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails cDisplay 8/8 (page 8 of 8) of the Embroidery settings screen dPress or to select the desired thumbnail size Using the Sewing Machine Help Key Using the Operation Guide Function eRead the instructions Using the Sewing Guide Function aEnterpage. Utility Stitch category from the home dPress the key of the category whose sewing instructions you wish to view eRead the explanations and select the appropriate stitch Using the Pattern Explanation Function dPress to return to the original screen Winding the Bobbin ■Using the Supplemental Spool Pin aTurn the main power to ON and open the top cover Pass the thread around the gWind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5-6times iSet the bobbin winding switch to the left, until it clicks into place jPress ■Using the Spool Pin fPass the thread through the thread guide hFollowthroughsteps51. g through k on page ■Using the Spool Stand ■Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat Setting the Bobbin aPress to lock all keys and buttons bSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right cRemove the bobbin cover eSet the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unwinds to the left (2) Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread cPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle dPress to lock all keys and buttons iPress to unlock all keys and buttons Page Upper Threading aTurn the main power to ON bPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot Page jPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower presser foot Pull out about Using the Twin Needle Mode dPull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up position jSelect a stitch pattern. (Example: ) kPress to select the twin needle mode lStart sewing ■ Using the Spool Stand aAttach the spool stand to the machine. (see page 21.) bPlace the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread feeds off the spool Using Threads that Unwind Quickly ■Using the Spool Net Removing the Presser Foot aPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle bPress to lock all keys and buttons cRaise the presser foot lever Attaching the Presser Foot bPress to unlock all keys and buttons Attaching the Walking Foot aFollow the steps in “Removing the Presser Foot” on the previous page Page ePress to unlock all keys and buttons About the Needle Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations Page Sewing Basics Sewing a Stitch aTurn the main power to ON and press to display the utility stitches, and push the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle bPress the key of the stitch you want to sew fAdjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide iPress the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the upper and lower threads ■Using the Multi-FunctionFoot Controller Sewing Reinforcement Stitches Sewing Curves Changing Sewing Direction ■Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics ■If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot ■If the Fabric does not Feed aRaise the presser foot cRelease the black button Sewing Hook-and-LoopFastener Sewing Lightweight Fabrics Sewing Stretch Fabrics Setting the Stitch Width Setting the Stitch Length Setting the Thread Tension ■Proper Thread Tension ■Upper Thread is Too Tight ■Upper Thread is Too Loose Automatic Reinforcement Stitching aSelect a stitch pattern Automatic Thread Cutting bPress to set the automatic thread cutting function cSetsewing.the fabric in the start position and start Using the Knee Lifter Pivoting aSelect a stitch bPress to select the pivot setting eRotate the fabric, and then press the “Start/ Stop” button Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) cPress to return to the original screen Needle Position – Stitch Placement bSet “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” to “ON” or “OFF” Locking the Screen bIf necessary, adjust any settings such as the stitch width and stitch length Checking the Needle Location in the Screen Page Utility Stitches ■Stitch Selection Screens Selecting a Stitch to display the utility stitches bUse to select the category you want cPress the key of the stitch you want to sew ■Using the Mirror Image Key ■Using the Image Key bPress to change the thread color of the stitch on the screen cPress to go back to the original screen Saving Your Stitch Settings ■Saving Settings ■Retrieving Saved Settings cPress the numbered key of the settings to be retrieved Straight Stitches bAttach presser foot “J” gAfter sewing, press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads ■Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only) Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark) ■Aligning the Fabric with the Vertical Stitch Alignment “V” Foot jInsertfoot. needle and attach the straight stitch kStart sewing ■Basting aSelect and attach presser foot “J” cSew while keeping the fabric straight Dart Seam Cut the thread at the end leaving 50 mm (approx dInsert the ends of the thread into the dart with a hand sewing needle eIron the dart to one side so that it is flat Gathering Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm (approx fSmooth the gathers by ironing them gSew on the seam line and remove the basting stitch Flat Fell Seam cSpread the fabric out along the finish line Pintuck Zigzag Stitches ■Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ■Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ■Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) ■Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ■Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch) aRemove the bobbin cover from the machine (see page 54) dSet the zigzag width from 2.0-2.5mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch) Elastic Zigzag Stitches ■Tape Attaching ■Overcasting Overcasting ■Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G” aSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “G” cSew along the presser foot guide ■Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” aSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “J” bSew with the needle dropping slightly off ■Overcasting Using the Side Cutter dPosition the fork on the side cutter’s operating lever onto the needle clamp bFollow the steps on page 65 to remove the presser foot cThread the needle (see page 57) Page iLower the presser foot and start ■When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter Quilting Page Page ■Piecing aSelect or and attach presser foot “J” ■Quilting aSelect , or bAttach the walking foot (see page 66) ■Appliqué dSelect and attach presser foot “J” ■Quilting with Satin Stitches aAttach the foot controller (see page 73) bSelect and attach presser foot “J” cPress in the length display to shorten the stitch length dPress to use the speed control slide to control the stitch width hWhen you are finished sewing, set the width control back to “OFF” ■Free Motion Quilting Using Free motion Quilting Foot “C” aAttachpage 97)the. straight stitch needle plate (see bSelect or cPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode dRemove66). the presser foot holder (see page hPress to cancel the free motion sewing mode Using free motion Open Toe Quilting Foot “O” aPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode bSelect a stitch cRemove66). the presser foot holder (see page ■Echo Quilting Using the Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot “E” aSelect bPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode dRemove the presser foot holder (see page 66) and the screw fTighten the screw with the included screwdriver Page Blind Hem Stitches aTurn the skirt or pants wrong side out bFold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press dFoldbasting.back the fabric inside along the fAttach blind hem foot “R” gSelect or ■If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold ■If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold lSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide Appliqué ■Appliqué Sharp Curves ■Appliqué Corners Shelltuck Stitches cTo make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the fabric in half along the bias eUnfoldside. the fabric, and iron the tucks to one Scallop Stitches cTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches Crazy Quilting cSelect a stitch for top stitching Smocking Stitches cPull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16inches) fSelect or gSew the spaces between the straight seams hPull out the straight stitch threads Tape or Elastic Attaching dPlace the tape over the gather, and hold it in place with basting pins eSelect or fSew over the tape (or elastic) gPull out the straight stitch threads Heirloom ■Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch) bSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “N” cStart sewing bSelect dPress to create a mirror image of the stitch ■Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2)) One-stepButtonholes aSelect a buttonhole stitch, and attach buttonhole foot “A” bMark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric cPull out the button holder plate on the presser foot, and insert the button that will the button holder plate around the button fGently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing ■Sewing Stretch Fabrics bLower the presser foot and start sewing Four-stepButtonholes aMark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric bAttach monogramming foot “N”, and select Select stitch hSelect stitch to sew the bar tack and then press the “Start/Stop” button jRefer to page 134 to open the buttonhole ■Darning aSelect“A”. a stitch, and attach buttonhole foot bSetdarning.the scale to the desired length of the Page Bar Tacks cSet the fabric so that the pocket moves toward you during sewing dCheck the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot fGently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing ■Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Button Sewing bRaise the presser foot eGently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing ■Attaching 4 Hole Buttons ■Attaching a Shank to the Button aPullsewing.the shank lever toward you before dCut off any excess thread Eyelet aSelect or bUse in either the stitch width display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet dLower the presser foot and start sewing bSelect and attach monogramming foot “N” dSelect and sew seam “2” as shown eSelect and sew seam “3” as shown fSelect and sew seam “4” as shown Zipper Insertion ■Centered Zipper ■Inserting a Side Zipper dRemove presser foot “J” fSet the presser foot in the 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) margin 2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine iClose the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a basting stitch lSew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper, then continue sewing mStop sewing about 50 mm (approx nOpenseam. the zipper and sew the rest of the Edge Sewing bAttach“V”. the vertical stitch alignment foot cPeel off the transparent sheet of the edge sewing sheet dPlace the edge sewing sheet on top of the needle plate cover “V” is attached and that the edge sewing sheet is positioned, and then press gPlace the fabric under the presser foot iCheck that the built-incamera is correctly detecting the fabric When the Built-InCamera Can Detect the Edge of the Fabric When the Fabric Edge Indicator Line Does Not Appear When the Fabric Edge Indicator Line Is Not Aligned With the Edge of the Fabric kLower the presser foot Page Character/Decorative Stitches Page Page Alphabet Characters bPress to change the selection screens cPress and then enter “B” and then enter “lue” gPress and then enter “ky” to enter a space ■ Deleting Characters bSelect the correct character ■Adjusting the Character Spacing bPress to adjust character spacing Basic Sewing bAttach monogramming foot “N” Making Adjustments and select on 16/16 eSew the stitch pattern again Page Page Changing the Size Actual Stitch Pattern Size Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) Creating a Vertical Mirror Image Sewing a Pattern Continuously Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern aPress the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine, and then press Checking the Image to display the enlarged image Before Combining Combining Various Stitch Patterns Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns eSelect again, then press the small size to sew continuously Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length , then press cPress again ■ More Examples Stitch Data Precautions ■Types of Stitch Data that can be Used ■Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used ■Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used ■Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory ■If the Memory is Full bChoose a stitch pattern to delete Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media bInsert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the machine Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer eSelect the stitch pattern’s .pmx file and copy the file to the computer Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory bChoose a stitch pattern to retrieve Recalling from the Computer Page Page Embroidery Embroidery Step by Step Attaching Embroidery Foot “W2” fPosition the embroidery foot “W2” on the presser foot bar from behind hPlug the connector of the embroidery foot “W2” with LED pointer into the jack on the left of your machine Attaching the Embroidery Unit ■About the Embroidery Unit aTurn the main power to OFF, and remove the flat bed attachment cTurn the main power to ON ■Removing the Embroidery Unit aPress either or , then press bTurn the main power to OFF ■Copyright Information ■Pattern Selection Screens Page Selecting Embroidery Patterns Brother “Exclusives”/Greek Alphabet Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns bPress the key of the font you want to embroider ePress and enter “lue” cPress to change the selection screens Page jProceed to “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 198 to embroider the pattern Selecting Frame Patterns cPress the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider ■About Embroidery Card Reader (Sold Separately) and USB Card Writer Module ■About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately) Page Page Attaching Iron-onStabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric bIron the iron-onstabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ■Types of Embroidery Frames ■Inserting the Fabric eReturn the frame adjustment screw to its initial position ■Using the Embroidery Sheet aWith a chalk pencil, mark the area of the fabric you want to embroider dRemove the embroidery sheet Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ■Embroidering Small Fabrics ■Embroidering Edges or Corners ■Embroidering Ribbons or Tape aPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot with the holder’s ■Removing the Embroidery Frame Position Using the Built-In Camera aUse a chalk pencil to draw a cross at the desired embroidering location bHoop the fabric cSelect the pattern on your sewing machine dPress in the sewing screen ePress to set the starting point to the center of the pattern gPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot jPress to display the grid lines mPress to return to the previous screen nPress the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering Page Page ■Positioning the Pattern on Thick Fabric Using the Built-InCamera to Align the Embroidering Position bAfter selecting the pattern, press and then press eFollowing message appears. Press fabric, and press gPress the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering Checking the Pattern Position bFrom that you want to check Previewing the Completed Pattern bPress to select the frame used in the preview Page ■Embroidery Needle Plate Cover dPress the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering fRepeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining colors aAttach an iron-onstabilizer to the wrong side of the appliqué material ePress the “Start/Stop” button to sew the position of the appliqué gPress the “Start/Stop” button hChange the upper thread and then carry out the rest of the embroidering Using iron-onpaper Using printable fabric Selecting a Pattern aPress the key of the pattern you want to embroider ■Checking Only the Embroidery Pattern Outputting the Background Image and Positioning Image ■Using USB Media aInsert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the machine bSelect the pattern, and then press ■Using a USB Cable Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet Open the PDF file to be printed, click bPrint the background image dIf an iron-ontransfer sheet is used, transfer the image onto fabric image on the fabric dAfter checking that a pattern is selected Align the embroidering position according to steps If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread eAttach the embroidery frame If the Thread Breaks During Sewing dPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot hPress to return to the original screen Restarting from the Beginning Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power cAttach the embroidery frame and press dContinue embroidering Adjusting Thread Tension ■Correct Thread Tension bPress to weaken the upper thread tension. (The tension number will decrease.) Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Screw) ■Correct Tension ■Bobbin Thread is Too Loose ■Bobbin Thread is Too Tight Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (END COLOR TRIM) Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) bPress to turn off the thread trimming function ■Selecting the Length of Jump Stitch Not to Trim Adjusting the Embroidery Speed aPress and to change the maximum embroidery speed Changing the Thread Color Display dWhen the thread number #123 is Changing the Embroidery Frame Display cIn the “Embroidery Frame Display”, use Page Moving the Pattern Aligning the Pattern and the Needle aMark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown eUse on the fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern Changing the Size of the Pattern bSelectsize. the direction in which to change the Rotating the Pattern bSelect the angle of rotation for the pattern Page Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only) bChange the density cPress to return to the pattern selection screen Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns aPress so that it appears as Embroidering Linked Characters aSelect the character patterns for “ABC” Page fPress to turn off the thread cutting function and then press iAs in step a, select the character patterns for “DEF” kPress lPress Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color) Embroidery Data Precautions ■Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used ■Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory aPress when the pattern you want to save is in the sewing screen bSelect the pattern you want to delete Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer cPress when the pattern you want to save is in the sewing screen Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory bPressretrieve.the key of the pattern you want to cPress when there is a subfolder to cMove/copyDisk”. the pattern data to “Removable ePressrecall.the key of the pattern you want to Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1) Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2) bPlace the appliqué fabric over the pattern embroidered in step a eSelect the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns bSelect section to be embroidered dIf necessary, edit the pattern ePress the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the pattern section fWhen embroidering is finished, the following screen appears. Press gRepeat steps b through f to embroider the remaining sections of the pattern Embroidery Edit Page Page Embroidery Patterns/Frame aSelect the category of the pattern dProceed to “EDITING PATTERNS” on page 268 to edit the pattern Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns bSelect the font, then enter the characters. (Example: A B C D) to change the layout of the fAfter you finish your selections, press pattern gProceed to “EDITING PATTERNS” on page 268 to edit the pattern dSelect the layout. (Example: ) Page Page Changing the Pattern Size While bSelect the pattern to be resized, and then dPress to enter Stitch Recalculator mode ( ) eWhen the. following message appears, press fSelect how to change the pattern size Deleting the Pattern Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200% Changing the Configuration of Changing Alphabet Character Alphabet Character Patterns Spacing bPress the key of the layout you want to embroider bUse to change the spacing Reducing Character Spacing Separating Combined Character Patterns cUse to select where the pattern is Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern aIn the pattern editing screen, press bPress or to put the color you want to change at the top of the sewing order cPress to choose a new color from the color palette Creating a Custom Thread Table aIn the pattern editing screen, press and then press bUse to choose where to add a color on the custom thread table cUse to select one of the thread brands in the machine fRepeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified gPress to return to the original screen aRepeat the previous steps a through c on page bPress to display the thread list cUse to select a thread color eRepeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified cInsert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the machine ■Recalling the Custom Thread Table data from USB media bPress and then press dThe recalled custom thread table is displayed on the screen Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table dPress to choose a new color from the custom thread table Select the number of colors you want to use and then select the desired effect dPresssamples.the desired color scheme from Page cSelect the direction in which the pattern will be repeated dUse to repeat the pattern on top and to repeat the pattern at the bottom eAdjust the spacing of the repeated pattern fComplete repeated patterns by repeating steps c through e gPress to finish repeating ■Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern aChoose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut bUse and to select the cut line eUserepeat. and to select the element to fRepeat the selected element ■Color Sorting Repeated Patterns ■Assigning Thread Marks sewn Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly cPress the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering dRemove the embroidery frame eRehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame Page nPress to return to the previous screen oRemove the thread mark Duplicating a Pattern After Editing bUse to view 2/7, then select Editing Combined Patterns aPress to select an embroidery pattern ePress to enter the alphabet characters fSelect and enter “Spring” hUse iPress to change the layout of the characters. Press jPress to change the color of the characters kWhen all editing is finished, press ■Selecting combined embroidery pat- terns Sewing Combined Patterns aEmbroider color order on the right side of the display bEmbroider Basting Embroidery aPress , and then display 7/8 of the settings screen screen ePress to select the basting setting fPress the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering Creating an Appliqué Piece ■Creating an Appliqué Piece aSelect the pattern, and edit it if necessary bPress , and then display 7/8 of the settings screen cUse and to specify the distance between the pattern and the appliqué outline fPress to select the appliqué setting (APPLIQUE MATERIAL) Use two layers of adhesive (APPLIQUE POSITION) With the machine threaded using the thread for the outline from step qSoak the appliqué piece in water to dissolve the water-solublestabilizer ■Using a Frame Pattern for the Out- line Perform the operations described in steps Page Page How to Create Bobbin Work 1. Utility stitches 2. Decorative stitches 3. Free motion sewing Required Materials ■Bobbin case and bobbin cover ■Lower thread ■Upper thread ■Needle aInstall a needle appropriate for the upper thread and fabric to be used bAttach the presser foot cThread the machine with the upper thread Preparing the Bobbin Thread aRaise the needle and presser foot, and then turn off the machine jInstall the bobbin wound with thread ■When tension is applied to the bob- bin thread ■When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread pInstall the needle plate cover and bobbin cover with tabs qInstall the flat bed attachment or embroidery unit Positioning the Fabric and Sewing aTurn on the machine bSelect a stitch in the Utility and Decorative cAdjust the upper thread tension dMake sure the automatic thread cutting iWith the wrong side facing up, place the fabric under the presser foot oPress at lower right of LCD screen rRaise the needle and presser foot ■Finishing the thread ends Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing Selecting the Pattern aAttach the embroidery foot “W2” or “W” and the embroidery unit dTurn on the machine fTo select a bobbin work embroidery pattern, press (Embroidery) jPress , and then adjust the tension of the upper thread Start Embroidering bIt is necessary to move to the beginning of eUsing the presser foot lever, raise the presser foot buttons iLower the presser foot Stop the lStart sewing again to finish the pattern ■Adjusting the upper thread tension ■Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread cLower the presser foot ■The pattern is misaligned Page MY CUSTOM STITCH bDecide the spacing of the stitch dDetermine the x and y coordinates of each of the marked points Examples of Custom Stitches Page aPress and then dPress to add the point indicated by fUse to move and press ■Moving a Point aPress or to move to the point that you want to move ■Moving Part or All of the Design aPress or to move to the first point of the section that you want to move cPress or to move the section ■Inserting New Points aPress or to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point cUse Storing Custom Stitches in Your List Retrieving Stored Stitches bSelect the stitch pattern Page Appendix Restrictions on oiling Precautions on storing the machine Cleaning the LCD Screen Cleaning the Machine Casing Cleaning the Race eGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you fGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area About the Maintenance Message Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display dPress or to adjust the brightness of the screen display Touch Panel is Malfunctioning cTurn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to ON Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page ■Alarm Sounds Page Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media eRemove the USB media, and turn the machine off and on again Upgrade Procedure Using Computer eWhen the message disappears, press fUnplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and on again