Brother NV1200 specification

4 EMBROIDERY

The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter.

Embroidering Neatly	142
What to prepare	142
Embroidery step by step	144
Attaching the Embroidery Foot	145
Attaching the embroidery foot	145
Removing the embroidery foot	147
Attaching the Embroidery Unit	148
Embroidery unit precautions	148
Attaching the embroidery unit	148
Removing the embroidery unit	150
Preparing the Fabric	151
Attaching a stabilizer material
to the fabric	151
Setting the fabric
in the embroidery frame	152
Attaching the Embroidery Frame	155

Attaching the embroidery frame .. 155 Removing the embroidery frame.. 156

Selecting Embroidery Patterns	157
Copyright information	157
Embroidery pattern types	157
LCD (liquid crystal display)
operation	158
Selecting characters	160
Selecting an embroidery pattern ..	161
Selecting a frame pattern	162
Using an embroidery card
(sold separately)	163
Embroidering	164
Sewing attractive finishes	164
Embroidering a pattern	165
Appliquéing	167
Editing Patterns	169
Adjusting the layout	169
Adjusting the thread tension	171
Resewing	172
Thread runs out partway
through a design	172
Stopping while embroidering	173
Using the Memory Function	175
Embroidery data precautions	175
Storing patterns	176
Recalling embroidery patterns
from the computer	177

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Brother NV1200 operation manual Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter

Contents

Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Useful Sewing Tips Stitch Setting ChartUseful Functions Selecting Stitching Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch Using the Memory FunctionSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Embroidering Neatly Upgrading Your Machine’s Software Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Index Introduction / Sewing Machine Features Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction Part code XC4489-051 AccessoriesIncluded accessories Gold colored Accessories Others Optional accessories Following are available as optional accessories Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Operation buttons Start/stop button Operation panel LCD liquid crystal display touch panel Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletUnplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning off the machine Utility stitch selection screen LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD Stitch type selection screen Changing the machine settings LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Turn on the sewing machine BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationSettings screen appears LCD comes on ATurn on the sewing machine Checking machine operating proceduresDWhen settings are complete, press Back key BPress Sewing machine help key on the operation panel EAfter you finish looking, press Back key two times DPressnext page. Next page key to switch toInitial stitch screen appears again Winding/Installing the Bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbin Allowing you to choose a spool cap that Place the spool of thread for the bobbin ontoFthe spool pin Become tangled around the spool pin Best fits the size of spool being used. If Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Spool net Spool cap Spool pin Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built-in cutter Installing the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right GReattach the bobbin cover Threading the upper thread Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Upper Threading DOpen the top cover Needle position button Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread Kguide CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot This section describes how to thread the needleThreading the needle Thread is passed through the eye of the needle For details, refer to Upper Threading AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar threadBLower the presser foot lever Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin needleThread should unroll from the top front of the spool Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch Screen for setting the twin needle appearsAttach zigzag foot J KPress NStart sewing Pulling up the bobbin threadMPress Back key AInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case Upper Threading This section describes how to replace the needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their uses Replacing the Needle Replacing the needle Checking the needleCLower the presser foot lever Install the twin needle in the same way Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsThis section describes how to replace the presser foot Replacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot is attached Remove the presser foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holderFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedureFollow the basic procedures below to sew Refer to Positioning the fabric Sewing Refer to Stitch Setting ChartSelecting stitching Attach the presser foot CPlace the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricFabric is now positioned to be sewn Starting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric HCut 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 Start/stop button or foot controller When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread Sewing stitches Using the thread cutter BRaise the presser foot lever Adjusting the stitch width Setting the StitchPress to return the setting to its default Setting the Stitch Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension Correct thread tension Upper thread is too loose Each press of makes the thread tension tighter BSelect a stitch Useful FunctionsUseful Functions CPress on the LCD CPress on the screen Automatically cutting the threadDSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once Select a stitch Mirroring stitchesPress on the screen Trial sewing Adjusting the presser foot pressureUseful Sewing Tips Changing the sewing direction Sewing thick fabrics When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standardUseful Sewing Tips Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot CRelease the knee lifter Using the knee lifter AStop the sewing machinePresser foot is lowered Using zigzag foot J Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitchesUsing overcasting foot G Satin stitching using the sewing Speed controller Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitches Stitch Setting Chart Stitch 7.0 4.0 Decorative stitching 7.0 1.0 Stitches Only Pattern for making adjustmentOther stitches Small Yes Not Yes Small Gothic font Large Yes Outline Selecting Stitching Selecting StitchingStitch types BPresspanel. Utility stitch key on the operation Press the stitch selection CSelect the stitch typeSelecting characters † Example Bus Saving stitch settingsDefault stitch length is 2.5 mm 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 Basic stitching Basic StitchingBasting Basic Stitching Changing the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width 2.0 5.5 Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching DSelect a stitch Hem If the needle catches too much of the hem foldNeedle is too far to the left If the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing Size of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plateCAttach buttonhole foot a FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics BIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it Attach button-sewing foot M Button sewingFeed dogs are lowered Button is held in place Attaching a shank to a button Do not press Thread cutter buttonCCut off any excess thread Zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper For details, refer to Basic stitching Zipper Insertion HSelect stitch Inserting a side zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch Zipper Insertion NTopstitch around the zipper Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping InsertionZipper and piping can be sewn in place Left sewing position GSecurely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver Inserting a piping100 HTopstitch around the zipper Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 102 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingStitch 104 Appliqué stitchingAttach the open toe foot ESelect a stitch Piecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingSelect stitch 21 or 106 Using the 1/4 inch quilting footFor a seam allowance on the left side Baste the fabric to be quilted QuiltingWalking foot is attached Free-motion quilting 108 DPress on for stitch width control setting Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerAConnect the foot controller EPress Back key 110Initial screen appears again Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement Stitching BAttach buttonhole foot a 112EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Darning Select stitch 58 or 114 Eyelet stitch Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching Attach monogramming foot N Horizontal Horizontal Stitching116 Remove the flat bed attachment Start sewing Horizontal StitchingFabric is fed forward Fabric is fed to the left Utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches Decorative Stitching118 Fagoting Decorative Stitching Smocking Scallop stitching120 AFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 31 , 32 or CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Joining122 Select stitch 28 , 29 or BAttach monogramming foot N AInstall the wing needleHeirloom stitching DStart sewing 124 Pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored DSew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns 126 Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Changing the pattern sizeChanging the stitch density Select for coarser stitching, or select for finer stitching It turns to and the pattern is longer Changing the length for satin stitches128 BSelect a satin stitch pattern Next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right Shifting patternsDSelect the same pattern Examples of step patterns Combining patterns130 BSelect the first pattern Repeating patterns CSelect the next patternUp to 70 patterns can be combined AAfter.the patterns have been combined, press Checking the pattern 132Mirroring a pattern image APress BPresspanel. Memory key on the operation CCheck the contents, and then pressStoring patterns Recalling a pattern APress Recall key Realigning the pattern 134 Vertical pattern adjustment FPress Settings key on the operation panelPress GTo adjust the vertical position, press For Check the sewn pattern Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly Horizontal pattern adjustmentIt returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern 136 Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDrawing a sketch of the pattern Prepare a grid sheet set 138 Entering the pattern dataGAfter all points have been entered, press To revise the pattern, press Patterns 140 Examples of designsPoint Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter 142 Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare Following is necessary for embroidering Embroidering Neatly Needle Embroidery step by step 144 Attaching the embroidery foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the Embroidery Foot Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown 146Turn the screwdriver toward the back Set the embroidery foot perpendicular Attach 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 precautionsThis section describes how to attach the embroidery unit Attaching the embroidery unit Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm Attaching the Embroidery UnitCarriage moves to its initial position Remove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unit150 Press , and then press Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopPreparing the Fabric Preparing the Fabric Embroidery frame large Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame152 Embroidery frame mediumoption Embroidery pattern Mark For details, refer to 154BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame 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 Removing the embroidery frame 156 Embroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Selecting Embroidery Patterns 158 LCD liquid crystal display operationOperation keys Press this key again to cancel multi-color LCD button Specify the characters for embroidery Selecting characters160 If a wrong character was selected, press Selecting an embroidery pattern Switch the screen using Previous Key and Next page keyEmbroidery patterns Press the frame pattern Selecting a frame pattern162 BSelect the frame shape ESelect a pattern Using an embroidery card sold separatelyOperation is the same as in Selecting Embroidery Patterns Sewing attractive finishes Embroidering164 Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c Embroidering a patternEmbroidering Set the embroidery thread, and thread Bneedle EPress Start/stop button 166DLower the presser foot lever After progressing 5-6 stitches, press Sewing machine stops AppliquéingApplique Position will be displayed on the screen Applique will be displayed on the screen 168 ILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button Editing Patterns Adjusting the layoutCCheck and adjust the layout Editing Patterns Press Back key to return to the previous screen 170Press to return to the previous screen DPress Back key to return to the original screen 172 ResewingThread runs out partway through a design Forward one stitch increases the stitch number ETurn off the sewing machine Stopping while embroideringCPress Embroidery key FTurnpattern.on the sewing machine and select GPress 174 KRestart the embroidery Embroidery data precautions Using the Memory FunctionUsing the Memory Function Stored patterns are displayed Switch screens using176 BSelect the pattern you wish to recall Recalling embroidery patterns from the computer USB port connector for computer USB cable connectorData within folders cannot be recalled 178 Switch screens using Previous page key Next page keyGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering Select the pattern you wish to recall Error messages Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Adjusting the LCD Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface 180 Care and Maintenance 182 TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Troubleshooting Neatly on 184 Is tangled or Skipped 186 LCD Error messages Needle may break and cause injury 188 When the embroidery unit is attached Machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character Operation beep Adjusting the LCD190 Canceling the operation beep Upgrading Your Machine’s Software AWhile holding Settings key pressed, turn on the machineWhen the following screen appears, upgrading is completed 192 Index Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index 194 118 Index 49, 68 English 882-U11 XD1534-051