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Brother CS-8150 manual 116

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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

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Brother CS-8150 manual 116

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Page Enclosed Accessories AccessoriesNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Getting ReadyContents Getting Ready Operation buttonsOperation panel LCD liquid crystal displayOptional Accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesSewing Machine Features IntroductionContents Sewing Basics Troubleshooting Stitch SettingsMaintenance Decorative StitchingImportant Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/OffTurning on the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning off the machineUnderstanding the LCD Screens Turn on the sewing machine Checking machine operating proceduresWhen you are finished with the help screen Press OK key 2Press sewing machine help key in the operation panel2Presspanel. settings key in the operation Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings 6Press OK keyList of stitch or machine attributes Attribute Icon Details Reference3Press To select To return to Adjusting the brightness of the LCDChanging the needle stop position 3selected Changing the screen languagePress Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the Bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length BPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right7Reattach the bobbin cover Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassetteLoading the spool into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingPlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green Threading the needleUpper threading is finished 1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool Using the extra spool pin5Close the thread cassette compartment cover 3Install a needle Remove the needleUsing the twin needle Only use the twin needle Part code0Turn on the sewing machine Install the twin needleAPress settings key in the operation panel BPress , , and arrow keys until is selectedEPress OK key CPress OK keyDPress To select To return to Select a stitchPulling up the bobbin thread Insert the bobbin into the shuttleNeedle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle FabricsIncorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Replacing the needle 3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screw 4Lower the needle-changing tool 8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool offReplacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot2Turn off the sewing machine Using the optional walking footAttaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder 3Raise the presser foot lever 5Attach the presser foot holderFree-arm sewing Then,position.install the flap back to its originalSewing Cylindrical Pieces Slide the flap off to the leftSewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Turn onPositioning the fabric 3Place the fabric under the presser footStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching Sewing reinforcement stitches Cutting the thread 2Raise the presser foot leverCorrect thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Upper thread is too tight2Select a stitch Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length 4Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 5Press OK key 3Press settings key in the operation panelUseful Functions Press To select 6To return toReverse/reinforcement stitch button Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser footSewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting stitching Selecting StitchingStitch types Understanding the screen 9Press OK keySewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Contents Getting Ready Sewing BasicsSewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Remove the presser foot9sewing 8Position the fabric in the side cutterLower the presser foot lever, and then start Basic stitching Basic StitchingBasting When sewing is finished, cut the thread Changing the needle positionFor details, refer to Selecting stitching Blind Hem StitchingStitch 5hem against the guide of the presser foot,If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole Stitching4Select a stitch If the button does not fit in the button guide plate3Attach buttonhole foot a Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asChanging the stitch width Adjust the stitch width Attach button-sewing foot M Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics 8Start sewing 4Place the button into button-sewing foot M5Select stitch Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipper7Topstitch around the zipper Inserting a side zipperSelect stitch 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchBTopstitch around the zipper Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Sew the fabric without stretching itSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching QuiltingAppliqué stitching 4Attach zigzag foot J3Select stitch 57 or Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Quilting Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear 7After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed6Press To select To return to Satin stitchingConnect the foot controller 8Select stitchBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching 2Attach buttonhole foot a 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDarning 3Select stitch 52 orMemo Contents Getting Eyelet StitchingDecorative Stitching 100Select stitch 26 or Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch4Trim along the stitches Scallop stitchingSmocking 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inchFold the fabric along the bias 2Attach zigzag foot J Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 25 , 26 or 3Select stitchSelect stitch 22 , 23 or JoiningUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side 2Attach monogramming foot N 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 4Start sewing6Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 7Press OK key 8Press To select To return to4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns 2Press the key in the operation panel Combining patterns1SelectOK keythe. first pattern, and then press 3SelectOK keythe. next pattern, and then pressSelect the pattern Press settings key in the operation panelRepeat sewing patterns Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK keyChanging the pattern length 1Press settings key in the operation panelChecking the selected pattern 2Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 3Press OK keyPress To select 5To return to Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panelMirror imaging the pattern 2Press stitch selection key in the operation panel 7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OKStoring a pattern 3Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 4Press OK keyPress stitch selection key in the operation panel 6Checkkey. the contents, and then press OKRealigning the pattern Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected, and then select9Press or + Check the sewn patternPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected 8Press OK key 116 Appendix Stitch Settings Utility stitchesStitch Settings 120 Horizontal button 5.0 122 Other stitches Pattern PresserFoot NeedleTwinCleaning the shuttle MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Remove the shuttle Troubleshooting Probable Cause RemedyTroubleshooting 128 Stitch is notLCD Fabric doesNot feed Error messages Error Message Probable CauseNothing appears in the LCD Operation beep5Press To select To return to Cancelling the operation beep2Press settings key in the operation panel Index Numerics134 English 885-S08 XC5252-021