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Brother N5V, NX-450 Upper Threading, Threading the upper thread, Memo, Getting Ready

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Upper Threading

In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described.

CAUTION

●When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break.

Memo

zThe order that the machine should be threaded is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

Threading the upper thread

Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine.

aTurn on the sewing machine.

bRaise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.

aPresser foot lever

Note

zIf the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded.

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Brother N5V, NX-450 operation manual Upper Threading, Threading the upper thread, Memo, Getting Ready

Contents

Operation Manual Read when additional information is requiredRead before use Computerized Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions Save these instructions 7 For a longer service life8 For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYGETTING READY ContentsUTILITY STITCHES SEWING BASICSAPPENDIX Introduction Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction a Easy upper threadingIncluded accessories AccessoriesThe following are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesAccessories MemoFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functionsa Thread guide plate b Thread guide coverRight-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions e Main power switcha “Start/Stop” button Operation buttonsb “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button c “Needle Position” buttonOperation panel Stitch mode keys i-lA B G 7 C D E F HPage 1 GETTING READY When you are away from the machine After using the machine Power supply precautionsWhen the power fails during use Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Selected stitch Understanding the LCD ScreensMemo d Stitch length mm e Stitch width mmChanging the settings Changing the Machine SettingsVarious sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine SettingsGETTING READY MemoList of stitch or machine attributes AttributeChanging the Machine Settings Adjusting the brightness of the LCDChanging the screen language Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin MemoWinding/Installing the Bobbin If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool MemoGETTING READY nPress “Start/Stop” button once Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo Installing the bobbinMemo GETTING READYWinding/Installing the Bobbin correctly, reinsert the threadMemo MemoThreading the upper thread Upper ThreadingMemo GETTING READYe Removespool pin.the spool cap that is inserted onto the Upper Threadingi Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it up GETTING READYMemo Threading the needleUpper Threading cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footX The thread is passed through the eye of the needle GETTING READYUpper Threading Using the twin needleThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader dInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft GETTING READYUpper Threading When changing the sewing directionGETTING READY Pulling up the bobbin threadReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Weight Needle types and their usesMemo GETTING READYReplacing the needle Checking the needlemachine starts sewing Replacing the NeedledLower the presser foot lever GETTING READYReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the presser foot The presser foot presses down on the fabricd Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder GETTING READYReplacing the Presser Foot Adjusting the pressure of the presser footRemoving the presser foot holder GETTING READY Using the walking footeAttach the presser foot holder MemoReplacing the Presser Foot Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesSewing large pieces of fabric GETTING READYMemo Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesGETTING READY Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the stitch widthSEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterSewing General sewing procedureMemo Positioning the fabricSewing Using the operation buttons Starting to sewUsing the foot controller SEWING BASICScTurn on the sewing machine MemoSewing SEWING BASICS Securing the stitchingMemo Cutting the threadMemo SewingSEWING BASICS Using the manual thread cutterChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthMemo SEWING BASICSMemo Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Changing the needle stop position Useful FunctionsFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesMemo Useful FunctionsdPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and then press “Start/Stop” button onceSEWING BASICS Automatically cutting the threadMemo Useful Functions Saving stitch settingsa Select the stitch, and then adjust the stitch width and length lowering of the presser foot Hands-free raising andbe damaged SEWING BASICSTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thin fabrics Sewing thick fabricsSewing stretch fabrics SEWING BASICSSewing an even seam allowance Sewing leathers or vinyl fabricsUseful Sewing Tips Aligning the fabric with the presser footSEWING BASICS Sewing overcasting stitches 3 UTILITY STITCHESSewing Stretch Fabrics Appliqué, PatchworkSelecting Stitching Preset utillity stitchSelecting stitch types and patternsDecorative stitches No.01-31 † Decorative stitchesSatin stitches No.32-47 Cross-stitches No.48-52UTILITY STITCHES Selecting stitchingWith direct selection aPress the stitch mode key for the stitch that you wish to use With number selectionMemo Selecting StitchingMemo MemoUTILITY STITCHES To select a different stitchTo erase the stitch and select a different one MemoSelecting Stitching UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches Memo Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”Overcasting Stitches UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cuttera Remove the presser foot b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needleOvercasting Stitches MemohSelect a stitch j Position the fabric in the side cutterUTILITY STITCHES Basic StitchingBasting Basic Stitching Basic stitchingUTILITY STITCHES Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching Memo Blind Hem StitchingIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold gSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guideButton Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewinga Presser foot scale UTILITY STITCHESb Length of buttonhole Diameter + thickness of button c 5 mm 3/16 inchi Raiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics MemoUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Button sewingUTILITY STITCHES j When you are finished attaching the buttonMemo Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionA zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionUTILITY STITCHES Zipper Insertion Inserting a side zippera Basting stitching UTILITY STITCHESa Pin on the left side b Needle drop point a Right side of fabric b End of zipper opening c Reverse stitchesn Remove the basting stitching Zipper InsertionA zipper and piping can be sewn in place Zipper/piping InsertionInserting a centered zipper UTILITY STITCHESZipper/piping Insertion Inserting a pipingStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attachedSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingUTILITY STITCHES a 6.5 mm 1/4 inchAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching QuiltingMemo UTILITY STITCHES Free-motion quiltinge Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching UTILITY STITCHES MemoTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingUTILITY STITCHES MemoReinforcement Stitching DarningUTILITY STITCHES MemoMemo Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching UTILITY STITCHES Decorative StitchingVarious decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Decorative Stitching FagotingUTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitchingSmocking Decorative Stitching Shell tuck stitchingHeirloom stitching JoiningUTILITY STITCHES a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowanceDecorative Stitching a 4 mm 3/16 inch UTILITY STITCHESSewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsMemo Combining patternsUTILITY STITCHES a Select the first patternChecking the selected pattern Repeat sewing patternsSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns a Single b RepeatedbPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until Changing the pattern sizeUTILITY STITCHES Changing the stitch density X The settings screen appearsMemo Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsUTILITY STITCHES Changing the pattern lengthMemo Mirror imaging the patternSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns a Normal b Mirror-imagedRetrieving a pattern Saving patternsMemo MemoMemo Realigning the patternSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns selected withgPress or Stitch width keys UTILITY STITCHESDesigning a Pattern Designing a PatternDrawing a sketch of the pattern UTILITY STITCHES Entering the pattern dataDesigning a Pattern MemogSelect , and then press OK key To edit the position of a pointUTILITY STITCHES Examples of designs4 APPENDIX Utility stitches Stitch SettingsAPPENDIX Left Straight stitch CenterOvercasting stitch Blind hem stitch Appliqué stitch Shell tuck stitch Stitch SettingsStraight stitch that looks hand-sewn Appliqué stitchFagoting stitch Elastic attaching stitch APPENDIXRick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching Buttonhole stitchButtonhole stitch Darning stitch Bar tack stitch Stitch SettingsEyelet stitch Side cutter Button- sewing stitchMemo Other stitchesAPPENDIX Pattern Stitch TypeMemo Stitch SettingsUtility possibleMemo MemoAPPENDIX Gothic fontstitches Outline style Stitch SettingsMemo Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out APPENDIX TroubleshootingThe upper thread Troubleshootingbreaks The lower thread isskipped APPENDIXThe thread tension is incorrectthe LCD TroubleshootingAPPENDIX Error messagesNothing appears in the LCD Cancelling the operation beepOperation beep TroubleshootingAPPENDIX ePress Cancel/clear key or OK keydPress. or Stitch width keys to select To return to , press or Stitch width keysIndex Troubleshooting / IndexNumerics Page Index English 885-U22 XE0403-001 Printed in China