Positioning the fabric

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Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly.

aTurn on the sewing machine.

bPress (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

aNeedle position button

cPlace the fabric under the presser foot.

•If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side, sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way.

dWhile holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand, turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching.

eLower the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

XThe fabric is now positioned to be sewn.

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Brother HE 120 Positioning the fabric, CPlace the fabric under the presser foot, Fabric is now positioned to be sewn

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

Brother HE 120 operation manual Positioning the fabric, CPlace the fabric under the presser foot

Models: HE 120