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Brother NV1200 operation manual Turn on the sewing machine, LCD comes on, Settings screen appears

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GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

aTurn on the sewing machine.

X The LCD comes on.

bPresspanel. (Settings key) on the operation

XThe settings screen appears.

cPress the item to be set.

Switch screens using (Previous page key)

and (Next page key).

• The items shown in reverse highlighting are the settings at the time of purchase.

Example: Changing the needle stop position

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Brother NV1200 operation manual Turn on the sewing machine, LCD comes on, BPresspanel. Settings key on the operation

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 StitchingSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Using the Memory FunctionDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Embroidering NeatlyTroubleshooting Care and MaintenanceUpgrading Your Machine’s Software IndexSewing Machine Features Introduction / Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction Included accessories AccessoriesPart code XC4489-051 Gold coloredOthers AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionStart/stop button Operation buttonsLCD liquid crystal display touch panel Operation panelGetting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsUnplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machineViewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationUtility stitch selection screen Stitch type selection screenLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settingsSettings screen appears BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationTurn on the sewing machine LCD comes onDWhen settings are complete, press Back key Checking machine operating proceduresATurn on the sewing machine BPress Sewing machine help key on the operation panelDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to EAfter you finish looking, press Back key two timesInitial stitch screen appears again Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin Winding the bobbinFthe 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. IfSpool net Spool cap Spool pin Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension diskGuide slit in bobbin winder seat with built-in cutter Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbinGReattach the bobbin cover About the spool of thread Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread Upper ThreadingNeedle position button DOpen the top coverPass 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 needleAThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread For details, refer to Upper ThreadingBLower the presser foot lever Using the twin needle Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needleThread should unroll from the top front of the spool Attach zigzag foot J Screen for setting the twin needle appearsTurn on the sewing machine and select a stitch KPressMPress Back key Pulling up the bobbin threadNStart sewing AInsert the bobbin into the bobbin caseUpper Threading Needle precautions This section describes how to replace the needleReplacing the Needle Replacing the Needle Needle types and their usesChecking the needle Replacing the needleCLower the presser foot lever 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 footPresser foot is attached Replacing the Presser FootRemoving and attaching the presser foot holder Remove the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Free-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy Sewing Cylindrical PiecesGetting Ready Sewing Basics Follow the basic procedures below to sew General sewing procedureSewing Refer to Positioning the fabricSelecting stitching Refer to Stitch Setting ChartSewing Attach the presser footPositioning the fabric CPlace the fabric under the presser footFabric is now positioned to be sewn Starting to sew HCut the threads Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabricFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Securing the stitchingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionCutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsRelease Start/stop button or foot controller Sewing stitchesBRaise the presser foot lever Using the thread cutterSetting the Stitch Adjusting the stitch widthPress to return the setting to its default Adjusting the thread tension Adjusting the stitch lengthSetting the Stitch Correct thread tensionEach press of makes the thread tension tighter Upper thread is too looseUseful Functions Useful FunctionsBSelect a stitch CPress on the LCDAutomatically cutting the thread CPress on the screenDSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once Mirroring stitches Select a stitchPress on the screen Useful Sewing Tips Adjusting the presser foot pressureTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionWhen you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Sewing thick fabricsUseful Sewing Tips Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceHands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot Using the knee lifter AStop the sewing machine CRelease the knee lifterPresser foot is lowered Using overcasting foot G Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitchesUsing zigzag foot J Satin stitching using the sewing Speed controllerUtility stitches Stitch Setting ChartStitch Stitch Setting Chart7.0 4.0 Decorative stitching 7.0 1.0 Other stitches Only Pattern for making adjustmentStitches Small Yes NotGothic font Yes SmallOutline Large YesStitch types Selecting StitchingSelecting Stitching BPresspanel. Utility stitch key on the operationCSelect the stitch type Press the stitch selectionSelecting characters Default stitch length is 2.5 mm Saving stitch settings† Example Bus CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPressPress Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot GSewing 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 StitchingFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width When sewing is finished, cut the threadChanging the needle position 2.0 5.5Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching DSelect a stitchNeedle is too far to the left If the needle catches too much of the hem foldHem If the needle does not catch the hem foldButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is setCAttach buttonhole foot a FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as BIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsFeed dogs are lowered Button sewingAttach button-sewing foot M Button is held in placeDo not press Thread cutter button Attaching a shank to a buttonCCut off any excess thread Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper can be sewn in place For details, refer to Basic stitchingHSelect stitch Zipper InsertionWrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipperZipper Insertion NTopstitch around the zipper Zipper and piping can be sewn in place Zipper/piping InsertionZipper/piping Insertion Left sewing position100 Inserting a pipingGSecurely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver HTopstitch around the zipperStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape102 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingStitch Appliqué stitching 104Attach the open toe foot ESelect a stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingSelect stitch 21 or Using the 1/4 inch quilting foot 106For a seam allowance on the left side Quilting Baste the fabric to be quiltedWalking foot is attached 108 Free-motion quiltingSatin stitching using the sewing speed controller DPress on for stitch width control settingAConnect the foot controller 110 EPress Back keyInitial screen appears again Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement Stitching112 BAttach buttonhole foot aEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Select stitch 58 or Darning114 Eyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingEyelet stitch Attach monogramming foot N116 Horizontal StitchingHorizontal Remove the flat bed attachmentFabric is fed forward Horizontal StitchingStart sewing Fabric is fed to the leftDecorative Stitching Utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches118 Decorative Stitching FagotingScallop stitching Smocking120 Select stitch 31 , 32 or Shell tuck stitchingAFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread122 JoiningUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Select stitch 28 , 29 orHeirloom stitching AInstall the wing needleBAttach monogramming foot N DStart sewingPattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored 124DSew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing patterns 126Changing the stitch density Changing the pattern sizeSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Select for coarser stitching, or select for finer stitching128 Changing the length for satin stitchesIt turns to and the pattern is longer BSelect a satin stitch patternShifting patterns Next pattern selected is moved half a width to the rightDSelect the same pattern 130 Combining patternsExamples of step patterns BSelect the first patternUp to 70 patterns can be combined CSelect the next patternRepeating patterns AAfter.the patterns have been combined, pressMirroring a pattern image 132Checking the pattern APressStoring patterns CCheck the contents, and then pressBPresspanel. Memory key on the operation Recalling a pattern APress Recall key134 Realigning the patternPress GTo adjust the vertical position, press For FPress Settings key on the operation panelVertical pattern adjustment Check the sewn patternIt returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern Horizontal pattern adjustmentContinue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly 136Drawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Prepare a grid sheet setEntering the pattern data 138GAfter all points have been entered, press Patterns To revise the pattern, pressExamples of designs 140Point Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter What to prepare Embroidering Neatly142 Following is necessary for embroideringNeedle Embroidering Neatly144 Embroidery step by stepAttaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery FootTurn the screwdriver toward the back 146Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown Set the embroidery foot perpendicularBTurn 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 holderThis section describes how to attach the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the embroidery unitAttaching the Embroidery Unit Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine armCarriage moves to its initial position 150 Removing the embroidery unitRemove the embroidery frame Press , and then pressPreparing the Fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Preparing the Fabric152 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame large Embroidery frame mediumoptionEmbroidery pattern Mark BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame 154For details, refer to We recommend stabilizer material for all embroideryAttaching the Embroidery Frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frameAttaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame156 Removing the embroidery frameCopyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsLCD liquid crystal display operation 158Operation keys LCD button Press this key again to cancel multi-color160 Selecting charactersSpecify the characters for embroidery If a wrong character was selected, pressSwitch the screen using Previous Key and Next page key Selecting an embroidery patternEmbroidery patterns 162 Selecting a frame patternPress the frame pattern BSelect the frame shapeUsing an embroidery card sold separately ESelect a patternOperation is the same as in Selecting Embroidery Patterns Embroidering Sewing attractive finishes164 Embroidering Embroidering a patternPrepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c Set the embroidery thread, and thread BneedleDLower the presser foot lever 166EPress Start/stop button After progressing 5-6 stitches, pressApplique Position will be displayed on the screen AppliquéingSewing machine stops Applique will be displayed on the screenILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button 168CCheck and adjust the layout Adjusting the layoutEditing Patterns Editing Patterns170 Press Back key to return to the previous screenPress 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 numberCPress Embroidery key Stopping while embroideringETurn off the sewing machine FTurnpattern.on the sewing machine and select GPressKRestart the embroidery 174Using the Memory Function Embroidery data precautionsUsing the Memory Function 176 Switch screens usingStored patterns are displayed BSelect the pattern you wish to recallUSB port connector for computer USB cable connector Recalling embroidery patterns from the computerData within folders cannot be recalled GAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering Switch screens using Previous page key Next page key178 Select the pattern you wish to recallCleaning the race Cleaning the machine surfaceError messages Adjusting the LCDCleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race 180Care and Maintenance Correctly install the needle Troubleshooting182 Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot leverNeatly on TroubleshootingIs tangled or 184Skipped LCD 186Needle may break and cause injury Error messages188 Machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character When the embroidery unit is attachedAdjusting the LCD Operation beep190 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 192Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index Index118 19449, 68 IndexEnglish 882-U11 XD1534-051