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Brother NX-450 Mirror imaging the pattern, Memo, Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns

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Mirror imaging the pattern

The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis.

aSelect a stitch.

bPresspanel. (Settings key) in the operation

X The settings screen appears.

cPress or (Stitch length keys) until is displayed.

XThe screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears.

dPress. or (Stitch width keys) to select

To return to , press or (Stitch width keys).

ePresskey). (OK key) or (Cancel/clear

XThe initial stitch screen appears again.

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a Normal

b Mirror-imaged

Memo

z Some of the utility stitches, most of the

decorative stitches, and all of the character	3
decorative stitches, and all of the character
stitches can be mirror imaged.
z Mirror imaged patterns can also be
combined with other patterns.

XThe pattern is mirror imaged.

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Brother NX-450 Mirror imaging the pattern, Memo, Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns, a Normal b Mirror-imaged

Contents

Read before use Read when additional information is requiredOperation Manual Computerized Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions 7 For a longer service life 8 For repair or adjustmentSave these instructions FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDContents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHESAPPENDIX Introduction Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction a Easy upper threadingAccessories Included accessoriesAccessories Optional accessoriesThe following are available as optional accessories Memoa Thread guide plate Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront view b Thread guide coverNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Needle and presser foot sectionRight-side/rear view e Main power switchb “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button Operation buttonsa “Start/Stop” button c “Needle Position” buttonA B G Stitch mode keys i-lOperation panel 7 C D E F HPage 1 GETTING READY When the power fails during use Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Memo Understanding the LCD Screensa Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Selected stitch d Stitch length mm e Stitch width mmVarious sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings Changing the Machine SettingsList of stitch or machine attributes MemoGETTING READY AttributeAdjusting the brightness of the LCD Changing the screen languageChanging the Machine Settings Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions MemoWinding/Installing the Bobbin Memo GETTING READYIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool Winding/Installing the Bobbin nPress “Start/Stop” button onceMemo Installing the bobbinMemo GETTING READYMemo correctly, reinsert the threadWinding/Installing the Bobbin MemoMemo Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread GETTING READYUpper Threading e Removespool pin.the spool cap that is inserted onto theGETTING READY i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it upUpper Threading Threading the needleMemo cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footGETTING READY X The thread is passed through the eye of the needleUsing the twin needle Threading the needle manually without using the needle threaderUpper Threading GETTING READY dInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaftWhen changing the sewing direction Upper ThreadingPulling up the bobbin thread GETTING READYNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleReplacing the Needle Memo Needle types and their usesWeight GETTING READYmachine starts sewing Checking the needleReplacing the needle Replacing the NeedleGETTING READY dLower the presser foot leverReplacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabricGETTING READY d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holderAdjusting the pressure of the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderReplacing the Presser Foot Using the walking foot GETTING READYMemo Replacing the Presser FooteAttach the presser foot holder Sewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces GETTING READYSewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces MemoGETTING READY SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterGeneral sewing procedure SewingPositioning the fabric SewingMemo Using the foot controller Starting to sewUsing the operation buttons SEWING BASICSMemo SewingcTurn on the sewing machine Securing the stitching SEWING BASICSMemo Cutting the threadMemo SewingUsing the manual thread cutter SEWING BASICSAdjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Memo Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width SEWING BASICSAdjusting the stitch length Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthMemo Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesdPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and Useful FunctionsMemo then press “Start/Stop” button onceAutomatically cutting the thread MemoSEWING BASICS Saving stitch settings a Select the stitch, and then adjust the stitch width and lengthUseful Functions be damaged Hands-free raising andlowering of the presser foot SEWING BASICSChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing stretch fabrics Sewing thick fabricsSewing thin fabrics SEWING BASICSUseful Sewing Tips Sewing leathers or vinyl fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser footSEWING BASICS Sewing Stretch Fabrics 3 UTILITY STITCHESSewing overcasting stitches Appliqué, PatchworkSelecting stitch types and Preset utillity stitchSelecting Stitching patternsSatin stitches No.32-47 † Decorative stitchesDecorative stitches No.01-31 Cross-stitches No.48-52Selecting stitching With direct selectionUTILITY STITCHES Memo With number selectionaPress the stitch mode key for the stitch that you wish to use Selecting StitchingUTILITY STITCHES MemoMemo To select a different stitchMemo Selecting StitchingTo erase the stitch and select a different one Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” Overcasting StitchesUTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Overcasting StitchesMemo a Remove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterUTILITY STITCHES b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needlehSelect a stitch MemoOvercasting Stitches j Position the fabric in the side cutterBasic Stitching BastingUTILITY STITCHES Basic stitching Basic StitchingSew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingUTILITY STITCHES If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Blind Hem StitchingMemo gSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guideButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing UTILITY STITCHESButton Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewingb Length of buttonhole Diameter + thickness of button UTILITY STITCHESa Presser foot scale c 5 mm 3/16 inchButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing i Raiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its originalMemo UTILITY STITCHESSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewingj When you are finished attaching the button MemoUTILITY STITCHES A zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionUTILITY STITCHES Inserting a side zipper Zipper Insertiona Pin on the left side b Needle drop point UTILITY STITCHESa Basting stitching a Right side of fabric b End of zipper opening c Reverse stitchesZipper Insertion n Remove the basting stitchingInserting a centered zipper Zipper/piping InsertionA zipper and piping can be sewn in place UTILITY STITCHESInserting a piping Zipper/piping InsertionElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attachedSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing a 6.5 mm 1/4 inchQuilting MemoAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Free-motion quilting UTILITY STITCHESSatin stitching using the sewing speed controller Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitchinge Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Memo UTILITY STITCHESBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESDarning Reinforcement StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESEyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingMemo Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machineUTILITY STITCHES Fagoting Decorative StitchingScallop stitching SmockingUTILITY STITCHES Shell tuck stitching Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES JoiningHeirloom stitching a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowanceDecorative Stitching UTILITY STITCHES a 4 mm 3/16 inchSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsUTILITY STITCHES Combining patternsMemo a Select the first patternSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Repeat sewing patternsChecking the selected pattern a Single b RepeatedChanging the pattern size UTILITY STITCHESbPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until Memo X The settings screen appearsChanging the stitch density Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsChanging the pattern length UTILITY STITCHESSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Mirror imaging the patternMemo a Normal b Mirror-imagedMemo Saving patternsRetrieving a pattern MemoSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Realigning the patternMemo selected withUTILITY STITCHES gPress or Stitch width keysDesigning a Pattern Drawing a sketch of the patternDesigning a Pattern Entering the pattern data UTILITY STITCHESgSelect , and then press OK key MemoDesigning a Pattern To edit the position of a pointExamples of designs UTILITY STITCHES4 APPENDIX APPENDIX Stitch SettingsUtility stitches Left Straight stitch CenterStraight stitch that looks hand-sewn Stitch SettingsOvercasting stitch Blind hem stitch Appliqué stitch Shell tuck stitch Appliqué stitchRick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching APPENDIXFagoting stitch Elastic attaching stitch Buttonhole stitchEyelet stitch Side cutter Stitch SettingsButtonhole stitch Darning stitch Bar tack stitch Button- sewing stitchAPPENDIX Other stitchesMemo Pattern Stitch TypeUtility Stitch SettingsMemo possibleAPPENDIX MemoMemo Gothic fontStitch Settings Memostitches Outline style Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it outDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Troubleshooting APPENDIXbreaks TroubleshootingThe upper thread The lower thread isThe thread tension APPENDIXskipped is incorrectTroubleshooting the LCDError messages APPENDIXOperation beep Cancelling the operation beepNothing appears in the LCD TroubleshootingdPress. or Stitch width keys to select ePress Cancel/clear key or OK keyAPPENDIX To return to , press or Stitch width keysTroubleshooting / Index NumericsIndex Page Index English 885-U22 XE0403-001 Printed in China

Mirror imaging the pattern

a Normal

decorative stitches, and all of the character