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Brother CPS5XVY Sewing Basics, Adjusting the stitch width, Adjusting the stitch length

Models: CPS5XVY

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2	SEWING BASICS
	The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.
	Sewing	48
	General sewing procedure	48
	Selecting stitching	49
	Positioning the fabric	50
	Starting to sew	51
	Securing the stitching	53
	Cutting the thread	54
	Setting the Stitch	56
	Adjusting the stitch width	56
	Adjusting the stitch length	57
	Adjusting the thread tension	57
	Useful Functions	59
	Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches	59
	Automatically cutting the thread	60
	Mirroring stitches	61
	Useful Sewing Tips	62
	Trial sewing	62
	Changing the sewing direction	62
	Sewing curves	62
	Adjusting the presser foot pressure	62
	Sewing thick fabrics	63
	Sewing thin fabrics	64
	Sewing stretch fabrics	64
	Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics	64
	Sewing an even seam allowance	64
	Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot	65

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Brother CPS5XVY Sewing Basics, The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter, Mirroring stitches

Contents

GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Operation ManualComputerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine CPS5XVYDeclaration of Conformity For USA Only Federal Communications Commission FCCImportant Safety Instructions 8For repair or adjustment 7For a longer service lifeFOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDGETTING READY ContentsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY Care and Maintenance APPENDIXTroubleshooting Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareIntroduction / Sewing Machine Features Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction Included accessories AccessoriesPart Name AccessoriesPart Code Part NameMemo Optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions i Embroidery unit connector slotRight-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectiond USB port connector f Main power switchNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Operation buttonsa “Start/Stop” button b “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” buttonh Settings key Operation panela LCD liquid crystal display touch panel b Back key1 GETTING READY When you are away from the machine After using the machine Power supply precautionsWhen the power fails during use Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Viewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationMemo GETTING READYLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settingsX The settings screen appears bPresspanel. Settings key on the operationSwitch screens using Previous page key and Next page key GETTING READYa Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation Checking machine operating proceduresd Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment h Presser foot replacementGETTING READY dPressnext page. Next page key to switch to theIf you press Previous page key, you return to the previous page † Example Upper threadingBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin Winding the bobbina Turn on the sewing machine bOpen the top cover GETTING READYMemo Winding/Installing the BobbinIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool GETTING READY MemonPress “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin Installing the bobbinMemo GETTING READY MemogReattach the bobbin cover About the spool of thread Upper ThreadingUpper Threading MemoGETTING READY Threading the upper threadSet the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it up Upper ThreadingMemo Threading the needleGETTING READY cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footUpper Threading Threading the needle manually without using the needle threaderGETTING READY Using the twin needlei Attach zigzag foot “J” Upper Threadingj Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch kPressWhen changing the sewing direction Upper Threading Pulling up the bobbin threadReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesFabric Type/Application TricotReplacing the needle Checking the needleGETTING READY Replacing the Needle Install the twin needle in the same waya Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw a Needle stopperThis section describes how to replace the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footReplacing the Presser Foot GETTING READY Removing and attaching the presser foot holderFree-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy Sewing Cylindrical PiecesGETTING READY Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the stitch widthSEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterSewing General sewing procedureSewing Selecting stitchingMemo SEWING BASICS Positioning the fabricX The fabric is now positioned to be sewn starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed Starting to sewUsing the operation button dWhen you have finished sewing, press “Needle Position” buttonSEWING BASICS Memof When the end of the stitching is reached, press Securing the stitchingSewing bPress “Start/Stop” button or press down on the foot controllerUsing “Thread Cutter” button Cutting the threadMemo MemoSewing Using the thread cutterAdjusting the stitch width Setting the StitchMemo Adjusting the thread tension Adjusting the stitch lengthSetting the Stitch MemoSEWING BASICS MemoUpper thread is too loose Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Useful FunctionsUseful Functions Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesMemo Automatically cutting the threadSEWING BASICS stitching, press “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button onceMemo Mirroring stitchesUseful Functions Useful Sewing Tips Adjusting the presser foot pressureTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionUseful Sewing Tips Sewing thick fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceUseful Sewing Tips Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foota Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate f 1.6 cm 5/8 inchSEWING BASICS Using the knee lifter aStop the sewing machinecRelease the knee lifter Sewing overcasting stitches 3 UTILITY STITCHESSewing Stretch Fabrics and Appliqué, Patchwork andUtility stitches Stitch Setting ChartUTILITY STITCHES Leftstitch Stitch Setting ChartFootPresser NeedleTwinDecorative stitch UTILITY STITCHESSerpentine stitch Hemstitchingstitch Stitch Setting Chartstitch UTILITY STITCHES Other stitchesstitches utilityGothic font Stitch Setting ChartLeft/RightFlipping Adjustable Pattern Length/width Adjustable Stitching DensityUTILITY STITCHES OutlineStitch types Selecting StitchingSelecting Stitching Selecting stitchingUTILITY STITCHES MemoMemo Saving stitch settingsSelecting Stitching † Example Buse Press UTILITY STITCHESnot saved unless is pressed another time Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”2-point 3-pointOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterStitch Name UTILITY STITCHES MemohPosition the fabric in the side cutter f Select a stitchBasting Basic StitchingBasic stitching Basic StitchingUTILITY STITCHES f When sewing is finished, cut the threadChanging the needle position Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching Attach blind hem foot “R”If the needle catches too much of the hem fold UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole sewinga Presser foot scale Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewingb Length of buttonhole diameter + thickness of button c 5 mm 3/16 inchfPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as UTILITY STITCHESMemo bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie itButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing UTILITY STITCHES Button sewinga Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached c Attach button-sewing foot “M”Memo j When you are finished attaching the buttonButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionA zipper can be sewn in place UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion UTILITY STITCHES Inserting a side zippera Basting stitching Zipper Insertiona Pin on the left side b Needle drop point nTopstitch around the zipper UTILITY STITCHESA zipper and piping can be sewn in place Zipper/piping InsertionZipper/piping Insertion Inserting a centered zipperInserting a piping Stretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attachedcSelect a stitch UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué stitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching fWhen the end of the stitching is reached, stop the sewing machine Using the optional 1/4 inch quilting footMemo UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Quiltingb Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot UTILITY STITCHES Free-motion quiltinga Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching a PatternUTILITY STITCHES MemoePress Back key f Select stitchTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingUTILITY STITCHES MemoReinforcement Stitching DarningUTILITY STITCHES MemoePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as hRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its originalEyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHES Horizontal StitchingMemo Horizontal StitchinghPressbutton. “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” j Start sewingThe utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching FagotingSmocking Scallop stitchingUTILITY STITCHES a 1 cm 3/8 inchDecorative Stitching Shell tuck stitchingUTILITY STITCHES JoiningDecorative Stitching Heirloom stitchingDrawnwork Example aPull out several threads from the fabric UTILITY STITCHESa 4 mm 3/16 inch Decorative StitchingSewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing patterns MemoChanging the stitch density Changing the pattern sizeSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns MemoUTILITY STITCHES Changing the length for satin stitchesThe length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations X It turns to and the pattern is longerSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Shifting patternsX The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right UTILITY STITCHES Combining patternsSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns MemocSelect the next pattern dAfter all of the desired patterns are selected, start sewingUTILITY STITCHES MemoMirroring a pattern image Checking the patterncCheck the contents, and then press Saving patternsSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Saving a pattern aCreatesave. the combined pattern that you wish toUTILITY STITCHES Realigning the patternThe pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. IfSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns for horizontal pattern adjustmentX It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern Horizontal pattern adjustmentContinue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly UTILITY STITCHESDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch UTILITY STITCHES Entering the pattern dataDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch MemoTo revise the pattern, press patterns” pageUTILITY STITCHES Examples of designsSetting the fabric Embroidery unit precautionsUsing an embroidery card 4 EMBROIDERYWhat to prepare Embroidering NeatlyEMBROIDERY Memo Embroidering NeatlyEMBROIDERY Embroidery step by stepAttaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery Footf Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown EMBROIDERYAttaching the Embroidery Foot Removing the embroidery footThis section describes how to attach the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the embroidery unitMemo Attaching the Embroidery Unitd Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm e Turn on the sewing machineEMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery unitAttaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric Preparing the FabricPreparing the Fabric MemoEMBROIDERY Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameMemo dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabricPreparing the Fabric bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame EMBROIDERYAttaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameAttaching the Embroidery Frame EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery frameCopyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsEMBROIDERY LCD liquid crystal display operationOperation keys Selecting Embroidery Patterns MemoLCD button Memo Selecting charactersEMBROIDERY a Select the character stitches bSelect the character styleMemo Selecting an embroidery patternMemo Selecting Embroidery PatternsMemo Selecting a frame patternEMBROIDERY a Press the frame patternSelecting Embroidery Patterns Using an embroidery card sold separatelySewing attractive finishes EmbroideringMemo EMBROIDERYIf the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend Embroidering a patternEmbroidering a b d eEMBROIDERY MemodLower the presser foot lever ePress “Start/Stop” buttonEmbroidering Appliquéingthe sewing machine stops iLower the presser foot lever, and press “Start/Stop” button EMBROIDERYThis section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns Adjusting the layoutEditing Patterns Editing PatternsEMBROIDERY MemoLayout key Rotation keyMemo Adjusting the thread tensionEditing Patterns z You can also check the pattern size andThread runs out partway through a design ResewingEMBROIDERY Memo Stopping while embroideringEditing Patterns hPress EMBROIDERYjPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitchesEmbroidery data precautions Using the Memory FunctionUsing the Memory Function EMBROIDERY Saving patternsX After the pattern is saved, the initial screen appears again Using the Memory Function Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computerMemo gAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page keyerror message, repeat the procedure starting EMBROIDERY5 APPENDIX Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance APPENDIX Troubleshootingneatly on the TroubleshootingAPPENDIX SymptomProbable Cause Remedyskipped Troubleshootingin the LCD APPENDIXTroubleshooting Error messagesthe needle may break and cause injury A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was APPENDIXThe upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the TroubleshootingOperation beep Adjusting the LCDAPPENDIX Troubleshooting Canceling the operation beepMemo Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareAPPENDIX Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index NumericsIndex Page Index English 885-U11 XE0535-001 Printed in China

SEWING BASICS

The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.

Adjusting the stitch width

Adjusting the stitch length

Automatically cutting the thread

Mirroring stitches

Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot