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Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine operation manual Selecting a Utility Stitch

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SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH

SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH

■Stitch Selection Screens

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Quilting Stitches

Straight/Overcasting/Quilting Stitches

Decorative Stitches/Heirloom Stitches

Buttonholes/Bar tacks

Multi-Directional Sewing

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Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine operation manual Selecting a Utility Stitch, Stitch Selection Screens

Contents

Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Page Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine To sew characters and patterns HOW to USE this ManualTo sew utility stitches Contents Appendix 137 Page Right-side/Rear View Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront View Needle and Presser Foot Section Operation Buttons Screw How to Assemble the Spool StandMemo Ball point needle gold colored Part Code Options Getting Ready Turning the Machine ON/OFF Turn the main power switch to I to turn on the machineTurn the main power switch to O to turn off the machine LCD Screen Display PrecautionsTo change Key FunctionsScreen Press Using the Machine Setting Mode KeyUsing the Machine Operation Mode Key Using the Pattern Explanation Key LOWER/UPPER Threading Using the Supplemental Spool PinWinding the Bobbin Set the supplemental spool pin in the up positionCut the thread, and then remove the bobbin Follow steps g through j on Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool PinPass the thread through the thread guide Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread Setting the BobbinAttach the bobbin cover Upper ThreadingPass the thread through the needle bar thread guide marked Press the Needle Position button to raise the needleRelease the needle threader lever Pass the thread through the thread guide disks markedPress Using the Twin NeedlePress , or press in the screen Select a stitch Press to select the setting for twin needle sewingRemoving the Presser Foot Changing the Presser FootAttaching the Presser Foot Or pressChecking the Needle Changing the NeedleOr press Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations About the NeedleSewing Large Pieces of Fabric Install the wide tableWhen you are finished using the wide table, remove it Sewing Basics Lower the presser foot lever SewingSewing a Stitch Release the foot controller to stop the machine Using the Foot ControllerSewing Curves Using the Knee LifterSewing Reinforcement Stitches Changing Sewing Direction Sewing Heavyweight FabricSewing Lightweight Fabric Adjusting the Stitch Length Adjusting Stitch SettingsAdjusting the Stitch Width Automatic Reinforcement Stitching Adjusting the Thread TensionUseful Functions Automatic Thread Cutting Pivoting Rotate the fabric, and then press the Start/ Stop button Select a stitch Press to select the pivot settingAutomatic Fabric Sensor System Press to return to the original screen Locking the ScreenUseful Functions Utility Stitches Stitch Selection Screens Selecting a Utility StitchSelecting a Stitch Saving Stitch SettingsUsing the Mirror Image Key Using the Sewing Type Selection Key Follow the directions to sew the stitch When you have finished sewing, pressQuilting Sewing the StitchesStitch Name Piecing Piecing Using the 1/4 Quilting Foot with GuidePress or , and then attach presser foot J Press , and then attach the 1/4 piecing foot with guideFollow the steps on page 34 to remove the presser foot QuiltingAppliqués Using the Quilting GuideQuilting with Satin Stitches When you are finished sewing, set Width Control back to OFFRemove the presser foot holder see Free-motion QuiltingSelect or Remove the presser foot holder see Mm approx /4 inch Mm approx /8 inch Echo QuiltingPressmode. to cancel the free-motion sewing Auto Manual Straight StitchesReverse stitches Select a stitch Attach presser foot JBasting Needle Plate and Needle Plate Cover MarksSew while lightly guiding the fabric Darts SeamsSpread out the fabric along the seam line GatheringFlat Fell Seams Iron the folds in the same direction PintucksOvercasting Zigzag StitchesPatchwork Crazy Quilts Using the Cord Guide Bobbin CoverSewing Curves Remove the bobbin cover from the machine seeTape/Elastic Attaching Elastic Zigzag StitchesSew along the presser foot guide Overcasting Using Presser Foot GOvercasting Overcasting Using Presser Foot J Follow the steps on page 34 to remove the presser foot Overcasting Using the Optional Side Cutter→ a seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn Start sewingFold the fabric again, as shown Blind Hem StitchesIf the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold AppliquésIf the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold Press orSewing Sharp Curves Shell Tuck StitchingScalloping Smocking Top StitchingTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot JFagoting Pull out the threads for the straight stitches Tape or Elastic AttachingHemstitching 1 Daisy Stitch Heirloom StitchingHemstitching 2 Drawn Work Insert the wing needle 130/705H, sizePress to create a mirror image of the stitch Hemstitching 3 Drawn WorkButtonhole Stitches Pull down the buttonhole lever Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabricPin Eyelet punch Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Sewing Stretch FabricsUse darning stitches for mending and other applications DarningPull down the buttonhole lever Bar TacksBar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be sewn on Button SewingAttaching a Button with a Shank EyeletsAttaching a 4-Hole Button Press , and then sew seam Multi-Directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag StitchTopstitch around the zipper, and then remove the basting Zipper InsertionCentered Zipper Inch of sewing space Side ZipperSet the presser foot in the 3 mm approx /8 inch margin Inches from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machineSewing the Stitches 100 Character Decorative 4Stitches 102 Selecting Stitch PatternsTo combine patterns, select the next pattern 103Alphabet Patterns Press Press , then 104105 Sewing Stitch PatternsSewing Attractive Finishes Basic Sewing106 Adjusting PatternsAPress Then press ScreenDPress 107108 Editing Stitch PatternsChanging the Pattern Size 109Changing the Pattern Length Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only Creating a Vertical Mirror ImageSelecting a Single/Repeating Pattern 110Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern 111Press the Start/Stop button to stop Machine, and then press Presssewing.the Start/Stop button to continue112 Combining Stitch PatternsBefore Combining Patterns Combining Patterns from Different CategoriesEPress 113Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes 114Example APress BPress CPress Again, and then pressExample APress CPress Again, and then press 115Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations APress BPress , and then press once so that It appears as 116Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths Creating Step Patterns 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only 117Press , and then press Press again, and then pressExamples of Pattern Combinations 118Stitch Data Precautions Using the Memory Function119 Saving Stitch Patterns Machine’s MemoryIf the Memory Is Full 120Press to continue Select a stitch pattern to be deletedSaving Stitch Patterns to Computer 121Select a stitch pattern to be retrieved 122Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer 123124 128 126126 Designing a StitchDraw the stitch design on the grid sheet part code SA507 Decide the spacing of the stitchExamples of Custom Stitches 127128 Entering Stitch DataPress CUse To move 129First point on the grid sheet Press to add the point indicated byMoving a Point 130HPress APress or to move to the point that you want to moveCPress or to move the section DPress BPress 131Moving Part or All of the Design Inserting New Points 132133 Using Stored Custom StitchesSaving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s Memory APress BPressSelect a custom stitch to be deleted 134Saving Custom Stitches to the Computer Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s Memory 135Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer Select a custom stitch to be retrieved136 142 140145 148Cleaning the LCD Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Machine Casing Cleaning the Race139 Cleaning the Bobbin Case140 Adjusting the ScreenScreen Visibility Is Low Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning141 142 Troubleshooting143 Problem Cause Solution144 145 Error Messages146 147 Alarm148 Specifications149 When the screen shown in step a appears Again, pressUpgrading Your MACHINE’S Software 150 When the following screen appears, upgrading is completed151 Stitch Setting Chart152 Auto Manual Straight stitch Left 153154 155 156 157 158 159 IndexNeedle 160English 882-U60 XE0783-001