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Brother N5V, NX-450 operation manual Sewing Basics

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Brother N5V, NX-450 operation manual Sewing Basics

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Operation Manual Read when additional information is requiredRead before use Computerized Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions 7 For a longer service life 8 For repair or adjustmentSave these instructions 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 on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off 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 AttributeAdjusting the brightness of the LCD Changing the screen languageChanging the Machine Settings Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin MemoWinding/Installing the Bobbin Memo GETTING READYIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool 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 READYUsing the twin needle Threading the needle manually without using the needle threaderUpper Threading dInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft GETTING READYUpper Threading When changing the sewing directionGETTING READY Pulling up the bobbin threadNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleReplacing 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 READYAdjusting the pressure of the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderReplacing the Presser Foot GETTING READY Using the walking footMemo Replacing the Presser FooteAttach the presser foot holder 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 procedurePositioning the fabric SewingMemo Using the operation buttons Starting to sewUsing the foot controller SEWING BASICSMemo SewingcTurn on the sewing machine SEWING BASICS Securing the stitchingMemo Cutting the threadMemo SewingSEWING BASICS Using the manual thread cutterAdjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthMemo SEWING BASICSAdjusting the stitch length Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthMemo 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 onceAutomatically cutting the thread MemoSEWING BASICS Saving stitch settings a Select the stitch, and then adjust the stitch width and lengthUseful Functions 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.48-52Selecting stitching With direct selectionUTILITY STITCHES aPress the stitch mode key for the stitch that you wish to use With number selectionMemo Selecting StitchingMemo MemoUTILITY STITCHES 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 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 cutterBasic Stitching BastingUTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Basic stitchingSew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Memo Blind Hem StitchingIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold gSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guideButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing UTILITY STITCHESButton 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 SewingMemo UTILITY STITCHESSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Button sewingj When you are finished attaching the button MemoUTILITY STITCHES 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 inchQuilting MemoAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching UTILITY STITCHES Free-motion quiltingSatin stitching using the sewing speed controller Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitchinge Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a UTILITY STITCHES MemoTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingUTILITY STITCHES MemoReinforcement Stitching DarningUTILITY STITCHES MemoEyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingMemo Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machineUTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching FagotingScallop stitching SmockingUTILITY STITCHES 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 RepeatedChanging the pattern size UTILITY STITCHESbPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until 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 Drawing a sketch of the patternDesigning a 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 fontStitch Settings Memostitches Outline style Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race 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 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 keysTroubleshooting / Index NumericsIndex Page Index English 885-U22 XE0403-001 Printed in China