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Brother CS 8060 manual Sewing Basics

Models: CS 8060

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2SEWING BASICS

The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.

Sewing	42
Adjusting the Thread Tension	50
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length	51
Useful Sewing Tips	53

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

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Contents

Page Accessories Enclosed AccessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsGetting Ready Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewOperation buttons Contents Getting ReadyStitches Operation panelFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesContents Useful Sewing Tips Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length SewingError messages Stitch SettingsMaintenance TroubleshootingImportant Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsTurning off the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning on the machineMove the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possible Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin Thread guide for bobbin winding Two slits Thread is cut to a suitable lengthSewing machine stops BPress start/stop button onceSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin7Reattach the bobbin cover Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassetteUpper Threading Loading the spool into the thread cassettePlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Thread cassette is raisedFollow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassetteSpool of thread is now loaded in the thread cassette Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in greenThreading the needle Upper threading is finished For more details, refer to About the spool of thread Using the extra spool pin5Close the thread cassette compartment cover 1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spoolRefer to Replacing the needle Extra spool pin is now installed3Install a needle Remove the needleFor details, refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needleFor details, refer to Thread the needle manually Install the twin needleGetting Ready Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbinPulling up the bobbin thread Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesIncorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Replacing the needle 3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same way8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off Needle is installed4Lower the needle-changing tool Needle can be removed from the needle barReplacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot is attached Presser foot holder releases the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot 2Turn off the sewing machine Using the optional walking footAttaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 5Attach the presser foot holderSlide the flap off to the left Then,position.install the flap back to its originalSewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewingSewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Fabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricTurn on the sewing machine 3Place the fabric under the presser footStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine stops sewingSewing reinforcement stitches Release the start/stop button or foot controllerThreads are cut and the needle is raised When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread 2Raise the presser foot leverUpper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tensionChanging the needle position Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Stitch width adjustment indicator lights upStitch length adjustment indicator lights up Adjusting the stitch lengthSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSewing thick fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceSewing Basics Utility Stitches Attach the presser foot When the machine is first turned on, 00 will be displayedSelecting Stitching Selecting stitchingSelecting Stitching Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches StitchStretch fabrics Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JPreventing fraying center baseline Reverse stitchingContents Getting Ready Sewing Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter9sewing 8Position the fabric in the side cutterLower the presser foot lever, and then start Position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitching4Select a stitch Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching 3Attach blind hem foot RIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Buttonhole StitchingButtonhole sewing Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set 3Attach buttonhole foot aChanging the stitch width For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch widthFeed dogs are lowered Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Trim off any excess of the gimp thread9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low 4Place the button into button-sewing foot M5Select stitch Are described below Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper can be sewn in place7Topstitch around the zipper Inserting a side zipper6Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitchBTopstitch around the zipper Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while 3Select stitchQuilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching4Attach zigzag foot J Appliqué stitchingRemove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Piecing Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot For details, refer to Using the optional walking footQuilting 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting Walking foot Presser foot holderNormally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear7After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 2Attach buttonhole foot aAttach monogramming foot N 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeEyelet Stitching Decorative Decorative StitchingSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J 4Select stitch3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch Scallop stitchingSmocking 4Trim along the stitches3Select stitch , or JoiningHeirloom stitching 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section 3Select stitchUtility Stitches Appendix Stitch Settings MaintenanceUtility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Utility Stitches Needle plate cover is removed MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttleDo not apply oil to the shuttle Remove the shuttleGrasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Loosen the upper thread tension TroubleshootingPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically forCorrectly install the presser foot There are knots or tanglesShuttle Needle was not raised Press the needle position button.Red Green Stitch is notSewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Fabric doesNot feed Operation beep Error messagesNeedle stop position changes to the raised position Changing the needle stop positionNumerics IndexIndex English