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Brother HE 120 operation manual Sewing Basics

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2SEWING BASICS

The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.

Sewing	46
Adjusting the Thread Tension	54
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length	56
Useful Functions	59
Useful Sewing Tips	62

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Brother HE 120 operation manual Sewing Basics

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 buttonsCover E Operation panelFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesList of Embroidery Cards Introduction Sewing Machine FeaturesContents Useful Functions Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Stitch SettingsDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch MaintenanceSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing combined patternsIndex TroubleshootingImportant Safety Instructions BlueNeutral Brown Live For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus onlyCongratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsTurning 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 screenLCD liquid crystal display operation Changing the Machine SettingsCPress the item to be set Settings screen appearsSwitch screens using Previous page key Next page key DWhenkey. settings are complete, press BackChecking machine operating procedures CSwing up the bobbin thread spool pin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin LPress Start/stop button once Thread is cut to a suitable lengthBobbin cover opens Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread ASlide the bobbin cover latch to the rightGReattach the bobbin cover Be careful not to drop the bobbinBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Cutter cuts the threadSpools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Upper ThreadingLoading 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 greenWhen 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 coverCReplace the needle Extra spool pin is now installedARemove the needle Refer to Replacing the needleFor details, refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needlePress FInstall the twin needleKPresspanel. Settings key in the operation JTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select aNStart sewing Pulling up the bobbin threadMPress Back key AInsert the bobbin into the shuttleSE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 34 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM This section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Replacing the NeedleTransparent nylon thread Needle types and their usesThread and needle number Ball point needle gold coloredIncorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Correct needleAPlace the needle in the hole in the needle- changing tool Install the twin needle in the same wayNeedle-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 offPresser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Replacing the Presser FootRemoving 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 PiecesSE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 44 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedureCTurn on the sewing machine Selecting stitchingSewing Attach the presser footPositioning 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 sewingSewing stitches When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread Release the start/stop button or foot controllerUsing the thread cutter Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionThread tension Correct thread tensionAdjusting 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 LCDAutomatically cutting the thread Thread is cut here Mirroring stitchesDSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once EOnce you have reached the endSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionUseful Sewing Tips Sewing thick fabricsSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsAligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing an even seamAllowance Aligning the fabric with the guide footUtility Stitches Utility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch 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 footSelecting 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 StitchingDSelect a stitch Blind Hem StitchingStitch CAttach blind hem foot RHem Blind Hem StitchingIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Needle is too far to the leftButtonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewingFPullpossible.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 aButtonhole lever b Bracket Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics DSelect stitch Button sewingFeed dogs are lowered Attach button-sewing foot MDo not press the thread cutter button Zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionJRemove the basting stitching ITopstitch around the zipperWrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipperSE-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 attachingSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitchingQuilting DAttach zigzag foot J Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingSelect stitch 57 or Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingFor details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder QuiltingFor a seam allowance on the left side BRemove the presser foot holder100 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 aEPress Back key Satin stitching102 AConnect the foot controllerReinforcement Stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 104BAttach buttonhole foot a Mm 1/16 inch in front of the pocket openingCSelect stitch 52 or Darning106 AAttach monogramming foot N Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching Eyelet stitch108 Decorative StitchingSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch FagotingDecorative Stitching CAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch 26 orScallop stitching Smocking110 CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 25 , 26 or FStitch between the straight stitchesJoining 112Select stitch 22 , 23 or DStart sewing AInstall the wing needleHeirloom stitching BAttach monogramming foot NPattern is flipped 114DSew along the center of the unfrayed section 116 Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing patternsSelect Changing satin stitch lengthRealigning the pattern Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns118 BSelect the first pattern Sewing combined patternsCombining patterns Sewing combined patterns120 Storing a pattern ASelect one of the stitch groups except DCheck the contents if they can be deleted, then Press122 Deleting a stored patternPrepare a grid sheet set Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchHAfter all points have been entered, press Entering the pattern data124 BPress Menu key on the operation Panel, and then pressTo revise the pattern, press Examples of designs 126Point Steps for embroidering will be explained here EmbroideryEmbroidering neatly What to prepare128 Needle Embroidering neatly130 Embroidery step by stepBTurn off the sewing machine Attaching the embroidery footAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the embroidery footSet the embroidery foot perpendicular 132Turn the screwdriver toward the back Remove the presser foot holderFor 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 holder134 Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit Attaching the embroidery unitFTurn on the sewing machine Attaching the embroidery unitDRemove the embroidery unit cover ESlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine armRemoving 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 fabricPreparing the fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame140 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 142Removing the embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery frameRemove the embroidery frame 144 Selecting embroidery patternsCopyright Information Embroidery pattern typesLCD button LCD liquid crystal display operationSelecting embroidery patterns Operation keysSelecting characters 146† Example Welcome BSelect the pattern Selecting embroidery patternsAPress embroidery pattern Pattern selection screen is displayedBSelect the frame shape Selecting a frame pattern148 APress the frame patternESelect a pattern Using an embroidery cardEmbroidering Embroidering a pattern150 Embroidering Applique will be displayed on the LCD Appliquéing152 Applique Position will be displayed on the LCDSE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 153 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM 154 Adjusting the layoutCCheck and adjust the layout Convenient FunctionsCPress Storing charactersConvenient Functions BSelect5. the pocket for storage from pocketsCAfter checking the content, press 156APress Memory key Tight Loose Adjusting the thread tensionDSet up the correct color for the upper thread ResewingDRestart the embroidery Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering 158ETurn off the sewing machine 160 Appendix 162 MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttleDo not apply oil to the shuttle MaintenanceDRemove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle 164Shuttle TroubleshootingUpper thread was not Threaded correctly for example Remove the tangle thread. IfIs tangled or 166Skipped LCD 168Error Message Probable Cause Error messages170 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 appears174 IndexIndex 66, 78 176English 885-S15/S14 XC6369-1211