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Brother NV1200 operation manual Getting Ready

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Brother NV1200 operation manual Getting Ready

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Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Selecting Stitching Stitch Setting ChartUseful Functions Useful Sewing TipsEmbroidering Neatly Using the Memory FunctionSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchIndex Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction / Sewing Machine Features Gold colored AccessoriesIncluded accessories Part code XC4489-051Others AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront view 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 precautionsTurning off the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletUnplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning on the machineStitch type selection screen LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD Utility stitch selection screenLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settingsLCD comes on BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationSettings screen appears Turn on the sewing machineBPress Sewing machine help key on the operation panel Checking machine operating proceduresDWhen settings are complete, press Back key ATurn on the sewing machineInitial stitch screen appears again DPressnext page. Next page key to switch toEAfter you finish looking, press Back key two times Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinBest fits the size of spool being used. If Place the spool of thread for the bobbin ontoFthe spool pin Become tangled around the spool pin Allowing you to choose a spool cap thatSpool 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 Upper Threading Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Threading the upper threadNeedle position button DOpen the top coverPass the thread behind the needle bar thread Kguide Thread is passed through the eye of the needle This section describes how to thread the needleThreading the needle CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footBLower 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 KPress Screen for setting the twin needle appearsAttach zigzag foot J Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitchAInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case Pulling up the bobbin threadMPress Back key NStart sewingUpper Threading Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsThis section describes how to replace the needle Replacing the Needle Needle types and their usesCLower the presser foot lever Checking the needleReplacing the needle 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 FootPresser foot is attached Replacing the Presser FootFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holderRemove the presser foot Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easyGetting Ready Sewing Basics Refer to Positioning the fabric General sewing procedureFollow the basic procedures below to sew SewingAttach the presser foot Refer to Stitch Setting ChartSelecting stitching SewingFabric 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 fabricMachine 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 Start/stop button or foot controllerBRaise the presser foot lever Using the thread cutterPress to return the setting to its default Setting the StitchAdjusting the stitch width Correct thread tension Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension Setting the StitchEach press of makes the thread tension tighter Upper thread is too looseCPress on the LCD Useful FunctionsUseful Functions BSelect a stitchDSet 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 Changing the sewing direction Adjusting the presser foot pressureUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingUseful Sewing Tips When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standardSewing thick fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing leathers or vinyl fabricsHands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot Presser foot is lowered Using the knee lifter AStop the sewing machineCRelease the knee lifter Satin stitching using the sewing Speed controller Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitchesUsing overcasting foot G Using zigzag foot JUtility stitches Stitch Setting ChartStitch Stitch Setting Chart7.0 4.0 Decorative stitching 7.0 1.0 Small Yes Not Only Pattern for making adjustmentOther stitches StitchesGothic font Yes SmallOutline Large YesBPresspanel. Utility stitch key on the operation Selecting StitchingStitch types Selecting StitchingSelecting characters CSelect the stitch typePress the stitch selection CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress Saving stitch settingsDefault stitch length is 2.5 mm † Example BusPress Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Overcasting StitchesSewing 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 stitching2.0 5.5 When sewing is finished, cut the threadFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the needle positionDSelect a stitch Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching Blind Hem StitchingIf the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle catches too much of the hem foldNeedle is too far to the left HemButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole 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 fabricsButton is held in place Button sewingFeed dogs are lowered Attach button-sewing foot MCCut off any excess thread Do not press Thread cutter buttonAttaching a shank to a button For details, refer to Basic stitching Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper can be sewn in placeHSelect stitch Zipper InsertionWrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipperZipper Insertion NTopstitch around the zipper Left sewing position Zipper/piping InsertionZipper and piping can be sewn in place Zipper/piping InsertionHTopstitch around the zipper Inserting a piping100 GSecurely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriverSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attaching102 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 quiltingAConnect the foot controller Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerDPress on for stitch width control setting Initial screen appears again 110EPress Back key Reinforcement Stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 112BAttach buttonhole foot a Select stitch 58 or Darning114 Attach monogramming foot N Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching Eyelet stitchRemove the flat bed attachment Horizontal Stitching116 HorizontalFabric is fed to the left Horizontal StitchingFabric is fed forward Start sewing118 Decorative StitchingUtility stitches contain the following decorative stitches Decorative Stitching Fagoting120 Scallop stitchingSmocking CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 31 , 32 or AFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot JSelect stitch 28 , 29 or Joining122 Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one sideDStart sewing AInstall the wing needleHeirloom stitching BAttach monogramming foot NPattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored 124DSew along the center of the unfrayed section 126 Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing patternsSelect for coarser stitching, or select for finer stitching Changing the pattern sizeChanging the stitch density Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsBSelect a satin stitch pattern Changing the length for satin stitches128 It turns to and the pattern is longerDSelect the same pattern Shifting patternsNext pattern selected is moved half a width to the right BSelect the first pattern Combining patterns130 Examples of step patternsAAfter.the patterns have been combined, press CSelect the next patternUp to 70 patterns can be combined Repeating patternsAPress 132Mirroring a pattern image Checking the patternRecalling a pattern APress Recall key CCheck the contents, and then pressStoring patterns BPresspanel. Memory key on the operation134 Realigning the patternCheck the sewn pattern FPress Settings key on the operation panelPress GTo adjust the vertical position, press For Vertical pattern adjustment136 Horizontal pattern adjustmentIt returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctlyPrepare a grid sheet set Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchGAfter all points have been entered, press Entering the pattern data138 Patterns To revise the pattern, pressPoint Examples of designs140 Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter Following is necessary for embroidering Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare 142Needle Embroidering Neatly144 Embroidery step by stepAttaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the embroidery footSet the embroidery foot perpendicular 146Turn the screwdriver toward the back Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shownFor details, refer to Attaching the presser foot holder Removing the embroidery footBTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever Attach the presser foot holderAttaching the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsThis section describes how to attach the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitCarriage moves to its initial position Attaching the Embroidery UnitSlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm Press , and then press Removing the embroidery unit150 Remove the embroidery framePreparing the Fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopPreparing the Fabric Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabricEmbroidery frame mediumoption Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame152 Embroidery frame largeEmbroidery pattern Mark We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery 154BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame For details, refer toAttaching the Embroidery Frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frame156 Removing the embroidery frameSelecting Embroidery Patterns Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Embroidery pattern typesOperation keys LCD liquid crystal display operation158 LCD button Press this key again to cancel multi-colorIf a wrong character was selected, press Selecting characters160 Specify the characters for embroideryEmbroidery patterns Switch the screen using Previous Key and Next page keySelecting an embroidery pattern BSelect the frame shape Selecting a frame pattern162 Press the frame patternOperation is the same as in Selecting Embroidery Patterns Using an embroidery card sold separatelyESelect a pattern 164 EmbroideringSewing attractive finishes Set the embroidery thread, and thread Bneedle Embroidering a patternEmbroidering Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown cAfter progressing 5-6 stitches, press 166DLower the presser foot lever EPress Start/stop buttonApplique will be displayed on the screen AppliquéingApplique Position will be displayed on the screen Sewing machine stopsILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button 168Editing Patterns Adjusting the layoutCCheck and adjust the layout Editing PatternsPress to return to the previous screen 170Press Back key to return to the previous screen DPress Back key to return to the original screen Forward one stitch increases the stitch number ResewingThread runs out partway through a design 172FTurnpattern.on the sewing machine and select GPress Stopping while embroideringCPress Embroidery key ETurn off the sewing machineKRestart the embroidery 174Using the Memory Function Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions BSelect the pattern you wish to recall Switch screens using176 Stored patterns are displayedData within folders cannot be recalled USB port connector for computer USB cable connectorRecalling embroidery patterns from the computer Select the pattern you wish to recall Switch screens using Previous page key Next page keyGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering 178Adjusting the LCD Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Error messages180 Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceCare and Maintenance Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle 182Neatly 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 attached190 Adjusting the LCDOperation beep Canceling the operation beep 192 AWhile holding Settings key pressed, turn on the machineWhen the following screen appears, upgrading is completed Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareUpgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index Index118 19449, 68 IndexEnglish 882-U11 XD1534-051