Inserting a piping, 100 | Brother NV1200 instruction

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

CAUTION

●After adjusting the needle position, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check the needle does not touch (counterclockwise) the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

gSecurely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver.

aPositioning screw

hTopstitch around the zipper.

Inserting a piping

aPlace the piping between two fabrics inside out, as shown below.

aFabric

bPiping

cFabric

bRefer to the steps of attaching the adjustable zipper/piping foot on the previous page.

cSew along the piping.

dAfter sewing, turn them over.

aStitching

bRight side of fabric

cBasting stitching

dEnd of zipper opening

CAUTION

●When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

iRemove the basting stitching.

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Brother NV1200 operation manual Inserting a piping, 100, GSecurely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver

Contents

Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Useful Functions Stitch Setting ChartUseful Sewing Tips Selecting Stitching Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Using the Memory FunctionDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Embroidering Neatly Troubleshooting Care and MaintenanceUpgrading Your Machine’s Software Index Introduction Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction / Sewing Machine Features Included accessories AccessoriesPart code XC4489-051 Gold colored Others Accessories Following are available as optional accessories Optional accessories Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront view Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section Start/stop button Operation buttons LCD liquid crystal display touch panel Operation panel Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machine Viewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationUtility stitch selection screen Stitch type selection screen LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settings Settings screen appears BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationTurn on the sewing machine LCD comes on DWhen settings are complete, press Back key Checking machine operating proceduresATurn on the sewing machine BPress Sewing machine help key on the operation panel Initial stitch screen appears again DPressnext page. Next page key to switch toEAfter you finish looking, press Back key two times Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin Winding the bobbin Fthe spool pin Become tangled around the spool pin Place the spool of thread for the bobbin ontoAllowing you to choose a spool cap that Best fits the size of spool being used. If Spool net Spool cap Spool pin Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built-in cutter Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin GReattach the bobbin cover About the spool of thread Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread Upper Threading Needle position button DOpen the top cover Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread Kguide Threading the needle This section describes how to thread the needleCLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Thread is passed through the eye of the needle BLower the presser foot lever AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar threadFor details, refer to Upper Threading Thread should unroll from the top front of the spool Using the twin needleThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Attach zigzag foot J Screen for setting the twin needle appearsTurn on the sewing machine and select a stitch KPress MPress Back key Pulling up the bobbin threadNStart sewing AInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case Upper Threading Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsThis section describes how to replace the needle Replacing the Needle Needle types and their uses CLower the presser foot lever Checking the needleReplacing the needle Install the twin needle in the same way This section describes how to replace the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Replacing the Presser Foot For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holderRemove the presser foot Free-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics Follow the basic procedures below to sew General sewing procedureSewing Refer to Positioning the fabric Selecting stitching Refer to Stitch Setting ChartSewing Attach the presser foot Fabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricCPlace the fabric under the presser foot Starting to sew HCut the threads Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Securing the stitchingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsRelease Start/stop button or foot controller Sewing stitches BRaise the presser foot lever Using the thread cutter Press to return the setting to its default Setting the StitchAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the thread tension Adjusting the stitch lengthSetting the Stitch Correct thread tension Each press of makes the thread tension tighter Upper thread is too loose Useful Functions Useful FunctionsBSelect a stitch CPress on the LCD DSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once Automatically cutting the threadCPress on the screen Press on the screen Mirroring stitchesSelect a stitch Useful Sewing Tips Adjusting the presser foot pressureTrial sewing Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing Tips When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standardSewing thick fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot Presser foot is lowered Using the knee lifter AStop the sewing machineCRelease the knee lifter Using overcasting foot G Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitchesUsing zigzag foot J Satin stitching using the sewing Speed controller Utility stitches Stitch Setting Chart Stitch Stitch Setting Chart 7.0 4.0 Decorative stitching 7.0 1.0 Other stitches Only Pattern for making adjustmentStitches Small Yes Not Gothic font Yes Small Outline Large Yes Stitch types Selecting StitchingSelecting Stitching BPresspanel. Utility stitch key on the operation Selecting characters CSelect the stitch typePress the stitch selection Default stitch length is 2.5 mm Saving stitch settings† Example Bus CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress Press Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter Lowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start Basting Basic StitchingBasic stitching Basic Stitching For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width When sewing is finished, cut the threadChanging the needle position 2.0 5.5 Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching DSelect a stitch Needle is too far to the left If the needle catches too much of the hem foldHem If the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing 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 BIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Feed dogs are lowered Button sewingAttach button-sewing foot M Button is held in place CCut off any excess thread Do not press Thread cutter buttonAttaching a shank to a button Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper can be sewn in place For details, refer to Basic stitching HSelect stitch Zipper Insertion Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipper Zipper Insertion NTopstitch around the zipper Zipper and piping can be sewn in place Zipper/piping InsertionZipper/piping Insertion Left sewing position 100 Inserting a pipingGSecurely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver HTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 102 Stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Attach the open toe foot ESelect a stitch Appliqué stitching104 Select stitch 21 or Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing For a seam allowance on the left side Using the 1/4 inch quilting foot106 Walking foot is attached QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted 108 Free-motion quilting AConnect the foot controller Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerDPress on for stitch width control setting Initial screen appears again 110EPress Back key Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement Stitching EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 112BAttach buttonhole foot a Select stitch 58 or Darning 114 Eyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingEyelet stitch Attach monogramming foot N 116 Horizontal StitchingHorizontal Remove the flat bed attachment Fabric is fed forward Horizontal StitchingStart sewing Fabric is fed to the left 118 Decorative StitchingUtility stitches contain the following decorative stitches Decorative Stitching Fagoting 120 Scallop stitchingSmocking Select stitch 31 , 32 or Shell tuck stitchingAFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread 122 JoiningUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Select stitch 28 , 29 or Heirloom stitching AInstall the wing needleBAttach monogramming foot N DStart sewing Pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored 124 DSew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing patterns 126 Changing the stitch density Changing the pattern sizeSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Select for coarser stitching, or select for finer stitching 128 Changing the length for satin stitchesIt turns to and the pattern is longer BSelect a satin stitch pattern DSelect the same pattern Shifting patternsNext pattern selected is moved half a width to the right 130 Combining patternsExamples of step patterns BSelect the first pattern Up to 70 patterns can be combined CSelect the next patternRepeating patterns AAfter.the patterns have been combined, press Mirroring a pattern image 132Checking the pattern APress Storing patterns CCheck the contents, and then pressBPresspanel. Memory key on the operation Recalling a pattern APress Recall key 134 Realigning the pattern Press GTo adjust the vertical position, press For FPress Settings key on the operation panelVertical pattern adjustment Check the sewn pattern It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern Horizontal pattern adjustmentContinue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly 136 Drawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Prepare a grid sheet set GAfter all points have been entered, press Entering the pattern data138 Patterns To revise the pattern, press Point Examples of designs140 Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter What to prepare Embroidering Neatly142 Following is necessary for embroidering Needle Embroidering Neatly 144 Embroidery step by step Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery Foot Turn the screwdriver toward the back 146Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown Set the embroidery foot perpendicular BTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery footAttach the presser foot holder For details, refer to Attaching the presser foot holder This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the embroidery unit Carriage moves to its initial position Attaching the Embroidery UnitSlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm 150 Removing the embroidery unitRemove the embroidery frame Press , and then press Preparing the Fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Preparing the Fabric 152 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame large Embroidery frame mediumoption Embroidery pattern Mark BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame 154For details, refer to We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery Attaching the Embroidery Frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frameAttaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame 156 Removing the embroidery frame Copyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery Patterns Operation keys LCD liquid crystal display operation158 LCD button Press this key again to cancel multi-color 160 Selecting charactersSpecify the characters for embroidery If a wrong character was selected, press Embroidery patterns Switch the screen using Previous Key and Next page keySelecting an embroidery pattern 162 Selecting a frame patternPress the frame pattern BSelect the frame shape Operation is the same as in Selecting Embroidery Patterns Using an embroidery card sold separatelyESelect a pattern 164 EmbroideringSewing attractive finishes Embroidering Embroidering a patternPrepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c Set the embroidery thread, and thread Bneedle DLower the presser foot lever 166EPress Start/stop button After progressing 5-6 stitches, press Applique Position will be displayed on the screen AppliquéingSewing machine stops Applique will be displayed on the screen ILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button 168 CCheck and adjust the layout Adjusting the layoutEditing Patterns Editing Patterns Press to return to the previous screen 170Press Back key to return to the previous screen DPress Back key to return to the original screen Thread runs out partway through a design Resewing172 Forward one stitch increases the stitch number CPress Embroidery key Stopping while embroideringETurn off the sewing machine FTurnpattern.on the sewing machine and select GPress KRestart the embroidery 174 Using the Memory Function Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions 176 Switch screens usingStored patterns are displayed BSelect the pattern you wish to recall Data within folders cannot be recalled USB port connector for computer USB cable connectorRecalling embroidery patterns from the computer GAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering Switch screens using Previous page key Next page key178 Select the pattern you wish to recall Cleaning the race Cleaning the machine surfaceError messages Adjusting the LCD Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race 180 Care and Maintenance Correctly install the needle Troubleshooting182 Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Neatly on Troubleshooting Is tangled or 184 Skipped LCD 186 Needle may break and cause injury Error messages 188 Machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character When the embroidery unit is attached 190 Adjusting the LCDOperation beep Canceling the operation beep When the following screen appears, upgrading is completed AWhile holding Settings key pressed, turn on the machineUpgrading Your Machine’s Software 192 Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index Index 118 194 49, 68 Index English 882-U11 XD1534-051

Brother NV1200 operation manual Inserting a piping, 100, HTopstitch around the zipper

Models: NV1200

gSecurely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver.

hTopstitch around the zipper.

Inserting a piping

iRemove the basting stitching.

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