Embroidering neatly, Needle | Brother HE 120 manual

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■Needle

Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle.

Memo

zA 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.

zWhen replacing the needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 37).

CAUTION

●Since ball point needles (gold colored) are needles for fabrics where stitches are easily skipped, such as pattern stitching and stretch fabrics, be absolutely sure not to use them for embroidery. The needle may be broken or bent.

■Other

Embroidery frames "small" and "large" are optional. For details, refer to "Optional Accessories" (page 1).

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Contents

Easy Thread Cassette System Included Accessories AccessoriesCover a Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewCover B Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewCover C Cover D Operation buttons Cover E Operation panel Following are available as optional accessories Optional Accessories List of Embroidery Cards Introduction Sewing Machine Features Contents Useful Functions Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Stitch Settings Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch MaintenanceSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing combined patterns Index Troubleshooting Important Safety Instructions BlueNeutral Brown Live For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions Turning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Stitch group selection screen LCD liquid crystal display operationViewing the LCD Utility stitch selection screen LCD liquid crystal display operation Changing the Machine Settings CPress the item to be set Settings screen appearsSwitch screens using Previous page key Next page key DWhenkey. settings are complete, press Back Checking machine operating procedures CSwing up the bobbin thread spool pin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin LPress Start/stop button once Thread is cut to a suitable length Bobbin cover opens Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread ASlide the bobbin cover latch to the right GReattach the bobbin cover Be careful not to drop the bobbinBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Cutter cuts the thread Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Upper Threading Loading the spool into the thread cassette Thread cassette is raised Close until it clicks Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassetteFollow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette Threading the needle ACheck that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green When embroidering, go to e APlacepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool Using the extra spool pinUpper threading is finished EClose the thread cassette compartment cover CReplace the needle Extra spool pin is now installedARemove the needle Refer to Replacing the needle For details, refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needle Press FInstall the twin needleKPresspanel. Settings key in the operation JTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select a NStart sewing Pulling up the bobbin threadMPress Back key AInsert the bobbin into the shuttle SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 34 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM This section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Replacing the Needle Transparent nylon thread Needle types and their usesThread and needle number Ball point needle gold colored Incorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Correct needle APlace the needle in the hole in the needle- changing tool Install the twin needle in the same way Needle-changing tool can not be used for the twin needle Needle is installedNeedle can be removed from the needle bar HLowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Replacing the Presser Foot Removing the presser foot holder ARemove the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot ASlide the flap off to the left Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical Pieces SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 44 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure CTurn on the sewing machine Selecting stitchingSewing Attach the presser foot Positioning the fabric CPlace the fabric under the presser footFabric is now positioned to be sewn Starting to sew For U.S.A. only Foot controller Model N5V Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabricHCut the threads Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine stops sewing Sewing stitches When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread Release the start/stop button or foot controller Using the thread cutter Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionThread tension Correct thread tension Adjusting the Thread Tension Changing the upper thread tensionCTest it until the thread tension is suitable Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch widthBSelect a stitch Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthStitch length can be adjusted on the LCD SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 58 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Once Useful FunctionsUseful Functions CPress on the LCD Automatically cutting the thread Thread is cut here Mirroring stitchesDSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once EOnce you have reached the end Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing Tips Sewing thick fabricsSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing an even seamAllowance Aligning the fabric with the guide foot Utility Stitches Utility stitches Stitch Settings Stitch Settings Stitch Name Stitch Settings Quilting background stitching 7.0 4.0 Yes Pattern for making adjustment Other stitchesYes DPresspanel. Menu key on the operation Selecting StitchingStitch types BAttach the presser foot Selecting Stitching FSelect the stitch typeGPress the stitch selection Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesAAttach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Overcasting StitchesAAttach zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter HPosition the fabric in the side cutter If the fabric is not positioned correctly,ILowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start Basic Stitching BastingBasic stitching EStart sewing FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Basic Stitching DSelect a stitch Blind Hem StitchingStitch CAttach blind hem foot R Hem Blind Hem StitchingIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Needle is too far to the left Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set CAttach buttonhole foot a Buttonhole lever b Bracket Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics DSelect stitch Button sewingFeed dogs are lowered Attach button-sewing foot M Do not press the thread cutter button Zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper Insertion JRemove the basting stitching ITopstitch around the zipper Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipper SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 92 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM NTopstitch around the zipper CSew the fabric without stretching it Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitchingQuilting DAttach zigzag foot J Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Select stitch 57 or Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching Piecing For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder QuiltingFor a seam allowance on the left side BRemove the presser foot holder 100 Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the right Free-motion quiltingRefer to Removing the presser foot holder Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a EPress Back key Satin stitching102 AConnect the foot controller Reinforcement Stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 104BAttach buttonhole foot a Mm 1/16 inch in front of the pocket opening CSelect stitch 52 or Darning 106 AAttach monogramming foot N Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching Eyelet stitch 108 Decorative Stitching Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch FagotingDecorative Stitching CAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch 26 or Scallop stitching Smocking110 CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 25 , 26 or FStitch between the straight stitches Joining 112Select stitch 22 , 23 or DStart sewing AInstall the wing needleHeirloom stitching BAttach monogramming foot N Pattern is flipped 114 DSew along the center of the unfrayed section 116 Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing patterns Select Changing satin stitch lengthRealigning the pattern Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 118 BSelect the first pattern Sewing combined patternsCombining patterns Sewing combined patterns 120 Storing a pattern ASelect one of the stitch groups except DCheck the contents if they can be deleted, then Press122 Deleting a stored pattern Prepare a grid sheet set Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch HAfter all points have been entered, press Entering the pattern data124 BPress Menu key on the operation Panel, and then press To revise the pattern, press Examples of designs 126Point Steps for embroidering will be explained here Embroidery Embroidering neatly What to prepare128 Needle Embroidering neatly 130 Embroidery step by step BTurn off the sewing machine Attaching the embroidery footAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the embroidery foot Set the embroidery foot perpendicular 132Turn the screwdriver toward the back Remove the presser foot holder For details, refer to Attaching the presser foot holder Removing the embroidery footBTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever EAttach the presser foot holder 134 Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit Attaching the embroidery unit FTurn on the sewing machine Attaching the embroidery unitDRemove the embroidery unit cover ESlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm Removing the embroidery unit 136BRemove the embroidery frame Embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine 138 † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopPreparing the fabric Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Preparing the fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 140 BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame For details, refer toWe recommend stabilizer material for embroidery BRaise the presser foot lever Attaching the embroidery frameAttaching the embroidery frame 142 Removing the embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery frameRemove the embroidery frame 144 Selecting embroidery patternsCopyright Information Embroidery pattern types LCD button LCD liquid crystal display operationSelecting embroidery patterns Operation keys Selecting characters 146† Example Welcome BSelect the pattern Selecting embroidery patternsAPress embroidery pattern Pattern selection screen is displayed BSelect the frame shape Selecting a frame pattern148 APress the frame pattern ESelect a pattern Using an embroidery card Embroidering Embroidering a pattern150 Embroidering Applique will be displayed on the LCD Appliquéing152 Applique Position will be displayed on the LCD SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 153 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM 154 Adjusting the layoutCCheck and adjust the layout Convenient Functions CPress Storing charactersConvenient Functions BSelect5. the pocket for storage from pockets CAfter checking the content, press 156APress Memory key Tight Loose Adjusting the thread tensionDSet up the correct color for the upper thread Resewing DRestart the embroidery Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering 158 ETurn off the sewing machine 160 Appendix 162 MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttle Do not apply oil to the shuttle MaintenanceDRemove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle 164 Shuttle TroubleshootingUpper thread was not Threaded correctly for example Remove the tangle thread. If Is tangled or 166 Skipped LCD 168 Error Message Probable Cause Error messages 170 SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 171 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Nothing appears in the LCD Operation beep172 CPress Next page key. dPress OFF for the buzzer Cancelling the operation beepPress Settings key in the operation Bpanel Screen for changing the beep setting appears 174 Index Index 66, 78 176 English 885-S15/S14 XC6369-1211