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Brother CS 8060 manual 3Select stitch, Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while

Models: CS 8060

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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————

3Select stitch	.
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”
(page 58).		CONTENTS
Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while		CONTENTS
4stretching the tape so that it is the same length
as the fabric.
While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot
with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin
nearest the front of the presser foot with your
right hand.		GETTING READY
		GETTING READY
		SEWING BASICS
		UTILITY
CAUTION		STITCHES
CAUTION
● When sewing, be sure that the needle
does not touch any pins, otherwise the
needle may bend or break.		APPENDIX
		APPENDIX

INDEX

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Brother CS 8060 manual 3Select stitch, Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while

Contents

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 StitchesOptional Accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesSewing Machine Features IntroductionContents Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthSewing Useful Sewing TipsStitch Settings MaintenanceTroubleshooting Error messagesImportant 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/Off3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet 4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jackTurning on the machine Turning off the machineWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possibleWinding/Installing the Bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length Thread guide for bobbin winding Two slitsBPress start/stop button once Sewing machine stopsInstalling the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right7Reattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadSpools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassetteLoading the spool into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingThread cassette is raised Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pinFollow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette Follow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassetteCheck that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green Threading the needleSpool of thread is now loaded in the thread cassette Upper threading is finished Using the extra spool pin 5Close the thread cassette compartment cover1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool For more details, refer to About the spool of threadExtra spool pin is now installed 3Install a needleRemove the needle Refer to Replacing the needleUsing the twin needle For details, refer to Replacing the needleInstall the twin needle For details, refer to Thread the needle manuallyGetting Ready Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin Pulling up the bobbin threadInsert the bobbin into the shuttle Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses FabricsChecking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Install the twin needle in the same way 3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screwNeedle is installed 4Lower the needle-changing toolNeedle can be removed from the needle bar 8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool offPresser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Presser foot is attachedRemoving the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Using the optional walking foot Attaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder2Turn off the sewing machine 5Attach the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holderThen,position.install the flap back to its original Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Slide the flap off to the leftSewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Positioning the fabric Turn on the sewing machine3Place the fabric under the presser foot Fabric is now positioned to be sewnStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionRelease the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing reinforcement stitchesWhen you have finished sewing, cut the threads Cutting the thread2Raise the presser foot lever Threads are cut and the needle is raisedAdjusting the Thread Tension Changing the tension of the upper threadCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch widthStitch width adjustment indicator lights up Changing the needle positionAdjusting the stitch length Stitch length adjustment indicator lights upUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser footSewing Basics Utility Stitches When the machine is first turned on, 00 will be displayed Selecting StitchingSelecting stitching Attach the presser footSelecting Stitching Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesStitch Attach overcasting foot GSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Preventing fraying center baselineReverse stitching Stretch fabricsSewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Contents Getting Ready Sewing8Position the fabric in the side cutter Lower the presser foot lever, and then start9sewing When sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingBasic stitching PositionSew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem Stitching3Attach blind hem foot R 4Select a stitchIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching ButtonholeButtonhole sewing If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is set3Attach buttonhole foot a Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the stitch widthButton sewing Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsTrim off any excess of the gimp thread Feed dogs are lowered4Place the button into button-sewing foot M 5Select stitch9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper can be sewn in place Are described belowInserting a side zipper 6Select stitch7Topstitch around the zipper 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchBTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching 3Select stitch Sew the elastic tape to the fabric whileAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching QuiltingAppliqué stitching Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance4Attach zigzag foot J Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing For details, refer to Using the optional walking foot QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Using the optional quilting guide Free-motion quiltingWalking foot Presser foot holder 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear 7After sewing is finished, slide the drop feedNormally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching 2Attach buttonhole foot a 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching DecorativeFagoting 3Attach zigzag foot J4Select stitch Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inchScallop stitching Smocking4Trim along the stitches 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inchJoining 3Select stitch , orHeirloom stitching 3Select stitch 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed sectionUtility Stitches Stitch Settings Maintenance AppendixStitch Settings Utility stitchesStitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Utility Stitches Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the shuttle Needle plate cover is removedRemove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outDo not apply oil to the shuttle Troubleshooting Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot leverLoosen the upper thread tension Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically for Correctly install the presser footThere are knots or tangles Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needleNeedle was not raised Press the needle position button. Red GreenStitch is not ShuttleFabric does Not feedSewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Error messages Operation beepChanging the needle stop position Needle stop position changes to the raised positionIndex NumericsIndex English

3Select stitch

Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while

GETTING READY

SEWING BASICS