Brother NV1500, NV1500D Top Stitching, Smocking

SEWING THE STITCHES

Utility Stitches

69

3

bLeave a seam when sewing the scallop

stitches so that the pattern is not sewn

directly on the edge of the fabric.

cTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut

the stitches.

Top Stitching

For a decorative effect in a crazy quilt, stitches can be

sewn over a pressed seam allowance.

aSelect a straight stitch, and then attach

presser foot “J”.

bSew together two pieces of fabric with their

surfaces facing each other, and then open the

seam allowances.

a6.5 mm (1/4inch)

bWrong side of fabric

cStraight stitch

dSeam allowance

cTurn the fabric over so that the surface faces

up, and then sew over the seam with the

center of the presser foot aligned with the

seam.

* Select one of the following stitch patterns.

aSurface of fabric

Smocking

The decorative stitching created by sewing or

embroidering over gathers is called smocking. It is used

to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.

aSelect a straight stitch, and then attach

presser foot “J”.

bSet the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.

3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0

(weaker tension).

cPull out 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) of

both the upper and bobbin threads.

dSew stitching 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) apart.

aApproximately 10mm (approx. 3/8 inch)

Note

Sew test stitches on the fabric before sewing on your

project.

a

b

b

c

d

Note

Make sure that the automatic reverse/reinforcement

stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are not

selected.

a

a

Contents

Main IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER - WARNING - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Contents CONTENTS Chapter 1 Getting Ready 15 LOWER/UPPER THREADING..... .........................24 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT........ ...............33 CHANGING THE NEEDLE...................................34 Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit 149 Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH 163 Chapter 8 Appendix 175 Page NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Machine Front View Right-side/Rear View Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit CAUTION Operation Buttons Included Accessories CAUTION Page Page Options Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice. Chapter 1 Getting Ready TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF jack connector, then insert the plug into a wall outlet. the machine. off the machine. WARNING LCD SCREEN Display Precautions Page Getting Ready Screen No. Key Name Function Page h i Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Getting Ready Using the Machine Operation Mode Key Contents of Each Category Using the Pattern Explanation Key LOWER/UPPER THREADING LOWER/UPPER THREADING Winding the Bobbin 56 3, 4 l o Page Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin 3 4 5 l 1 6 Setting the Bobbin Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread Upper Threading 7 8 10 11 12,13 9 14,15 2,16 3 1 Page LOWER/UPPER THREADING (marked 7). a the presser foot before starting to sew. to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration. a Using the Twin Needle Page CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Removing the Presser Foot Attaching the Presser Foot CHANGING THE NEEDLE Checking the Needle the needle. Page About the Needle Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations Chapter 2 Sewing Basics ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS.......................................................... 42 USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................................................43 SEWING Sewing a Stitch SEWING Sewing Basics again. Using the Foot Controller You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing. the machine. a sewing. Sewing Reinforcement Stitches Sewing Curves Changing Sewing Direction Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less Sewing Heavyweight Fabric If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot If the Fabric Does Not Feed side of presser foot J pressed in, lower the presser foot lever. Sewing Lightweight Fabric ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS Adjusting the Stitch Width Adjusting the Stitch Length Adjusting the Thread Tension Correct Thread Tension USEFUL FUNCTIONS Automatic Reinforcement Stitching reinforcement/reverse stitching setting. Automatic Thread Cutting Locking the Screen Page Chapter 3 Utility Stitches SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH...........48 SEWING THE STITCHES......................51 Page Selecting a Stitch Pattern Using the Mirror Image Key Saving Stitch Settings Using the Sewing Type Selection Key Example: Displaying information about overcasting appropriate stitch. SEWING THE STITCHES Straight Stitches ab When using the twin needle (see page 31), be sure to attach presser foot J. aLeft needle position bMiddle needle position Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only) Basting Darts Seams Gathering Flat Fell Seams Pintucks Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. aNeedle drop point Appliqus Elastic Zigzag Stitches Tape attaching Overcasting Overcasting Overcasting Using Presser Foot G aSelect a stitch, and then attach presser foot G. bLower the presser foot so that the presser foot Overcasting Using Presser Foot J aSelect a stitch, and then attach presser foot bSew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. aNeedle drop point Overcasting Using the Side Cutter By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. The side cutter is attached. aFollow the steps on page 33 to remove the presser foot. When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter Note Memo Quilting Piecing aPress or , and then attach presser foot bSew with the edge of the fabric aligned with the side of the presser foot. Quilting Appliqus Satin Stitching Free-motion Quilting Blind Hem Stitches Select a blind hem stitch to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts. c e aSelect a stitch pattern. Appliqus attach the appliqu to the fabric. the edge of the appliqu, making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge. Sewing Sharp Curves Shell Tuck Stitching scalloped finish to the shell tuck stitching. the edge of the fabric, making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge. down to one side. Scalloping Top Stitching Smocking Fagoting Tape or Elastic Attaching Heirloom Stitching 16). Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch) Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1)) Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2)) Buttonhole Stitches Select the desired buttonhole stitch according to your application and the size of the button. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. aReinforcement stitching Page Page Sewing Stretch Fabrics Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applications. Darning is sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. desired length of the darning, and then attach the buttonhole foot. dPull down the buttonhole lever. Bar Tacks aPress . bSet the scale on buttonhole foot A to the desired length of the darning, and then attach the buttonhole foot. aPresser foot scale bFinished measurement c5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) a c Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Button Sewing Attaching a 4-Hole Button Attaching a Button with a Shank Eyelets Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) Zipper Insertion Centered Zipper Side Zipper Page Chapter 4 Character/ Decorative Stitches SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS...........................................................88 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS............................................................... 91 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS...............................................................94 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS........................................................97 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Stitch Selection Screens Page Page SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Character/Decorative Stitches SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Sewing Attractive Finishes Basic Sewing aSelect a stitch pattern. bAttach presser foot N. c dPress the Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch Adjusting Patterns Page EDITING STITCH PATTERNS L S Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern Changing the Thread Density (Satin Stitch Patterns Only) COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Before Combining Patterns Combining Patterns From Different Categories Example: Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths Creating Step Patterns (7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) Page Stitch Data Precautions Types of Stitch Data That Can Be Used Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can Be Used Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data Trademarks Page Character/Decorative Stitches dPress . Saving Stitch Patterns to the aPlug the USB cable connectors into the corresponding USB ports on the computer and on the machine. bPress . Page Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the fPress . Chapter 5 Embroidery BEFORE EMBROIDERING............................110 SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS......... 114 VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN.................119 PREPARING THE FABRIC.............................120 BEFORE EMBROIDERING Attaching Embroidery Foot U BEFORE EMBROIDERING c Attaching the Embroidery Unit aTurn off the machine, and then remove the flat-bed attachment. bSlide the tab on the cover of the connection Removing the Embroidery Unit aPress or , and then press . b Turn off the machine. cPress the release button under the end of the embroidery unit, and then pull the unit away from the machine. SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS Copyright Information Pattern Selection Screens One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns Alphabet Patterns Frame Patterns a b Embroidery Cards About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately) Selecting Patterns from the Machine's Memory/Computer VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN l m n o p q j k PREPARING THE FABRIC PREPARING THE FABRIC Attaching Stabilizer to Fabric aPrepare the stabilizer material for embroidering. bUsing a steam iron, iron the stabilizer Hooping Fabric in the Embroidery Frame Types of Embroidery Frames Select a frame appropriate for the pattern size. The frame options are displayed in the screen. aCan be used bCannot be used Extra Large Large Medium (Sold Separately) Small (Sold Separately) Inserting the Fabric Using the Embroidery Sheet frame, and then align the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the marks on the fabric. frames so that there are no folds or wrinkles (see page 122). Embroidering Small Fabrics and Fabric Edges Embroidering Small Fabrics Embroidering Edges or Corners Embroidering Ribbons or Tape ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Removing the Embroidery Frame EDITING THE PATTERN EDITING THE PATTERN Changing the Embroidery Frame Display bPress or in the EMBROIDERY FRAME DISPLAY on P. 2 of the screen to select how the embroidery frame is displayed. * There are five embroidery frame layouts. Rotating the Pattern Changing the Pattern Size Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image Changing the Stitching Density (Alphabet and Frame Patterns Only) Changing the Color of Single Characters CHECKING THE PATTERN Checking the Embroidering Position checked. Previewing the Pattern SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN Sewing Attractive Finishes Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Sewing Embroidery Patterns Embroidering Appliqu Patterns If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread If the Thread Breaks During Sewing Restarting from the Beginning Adjusting the Thread Tension Correct Thread Tension If the Upper Thread Is Too Tight If the Upper Thread Is Too Loose Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim) SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN Changing the Embroidering Speed cPress . bPress or in the MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED display on P. 2 of the screen. * You can choose from 3 embroidering speed levels. Page Embroidery Data Precautions Types of Embroidery Data That Can Be Used Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can Be Used Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data Saving Embroidery Patterns in the With the pattern that you want to save displayed in the sewing screen, press . cPress . * If you decide not to delete the pattern, press . Saving Embroidery Patterns to the b aPlug the USB cable connectors into the corresponding USB ports on the computer and on the machine. The Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer on the computer. Page Retrieving Patterns from the eSelect an embroidery pattern to be retrieved. fPress . e f b c d EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (1) Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (2) Page Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS This function is not available with some patterns. SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Embroidery Edit SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Selecting One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns/Frame Patterns Alphabet Patterns Page EDITING PATTERNS EDITING PATTERNS EDITING PATTERNS Embroidery Edit Moving the Pattern Press to move the pattern in the direction shown on the key. Press to center the pattern. Rotating the Pattern Changing the Size of the Pattern Deleting the Pattern Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns Changing the Character Spacing Page COMBINING PATTERNS Editing Combined Patterns Page Page Sewing Combined Patterns order on the right side of the screen. Page DESIGNING A STITCH DESIGNING A STITCH MY CUSTOM STITCH Examples of Custom Stitches ENTERING STITCH DATA ENTERING STITCH DATA Page Moving a Point Moving Part or All of the Design Inserting New Points USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES Saving Custom Stitches in the Machines Memory Saving Custom Stitches to the Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Page Chapter 8 Appendix CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the LCD Cleaning the Machine Casing Cleaning the Race CARE AND MAINTENANCE on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. a b the needle plate, and then slide the cover back into place. a b a b ADJUSTING THE SCREEN Screen Visibility Is Low Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning Page TROUBLESHOOTING Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The presser foot holder is not attached correctly. Reattach the presser foot holder correctly. Page ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when using USB cable to download information from PC to machine. This message is displayed while upgrade file is being downloaded to machine. Page Alarm If an incorrect operation is performed, the machine beeps two or four times. To turn the alarm on or off, press . For details, see page 21. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification UPGRADING YOUR MACHINES SOFTWARE Page STITCH SETTING CHART When using the twin needle (see page 31), be sure to attach presser foot J. Page Page Page Page Page INDEX