Getting Ready | Brother NX 200 manual

1GETTING READY

The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.

Turning the Machine On/Off	10
Winding/Installing the Bobbin	12
Upper Threading	18
Replacing the Needle	26
Replacing the Presser Foot	29
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces	33

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

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Contents

Page Part code XA4813-051 Enclosed AccessoriesAccessories Following items should also be enclosed in the box Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section Operation buttons Contents Getting Ready Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key Operation panel Following are available as optional accessories Optional Accessories Introduction Sewing Machine Features Contents Utility Stitches Index Stitch SettingsMaintenance Troubleshooting Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions Turning off the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning on the machine Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Thread is cut to a suitable length Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right DPress start/stop button once EPress start/stop button onceSewing machine stops Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin 7Reattach the bobbin cover Presser foot is raised Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread 1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin 4Lift open the upper cover Shutter 4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks Threading the needle3Lower the presser foot lever Presser foot is lowered Using the twin needle Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needleManually thread the left needle with the upper thread 0Turn on the sewing machine 4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaftThread should unroll from the top front of the spool Attach zigzag foot J Using thread that winds off quickly ASelect a stitchTwo lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin Pulling up the bobbin thread1Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their uses Checking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Lower the presser foot lever Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Presser foot is attached For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Using the optional walking footRemoving the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot lever Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric Memo Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Fabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricTurn on the sewing machine 3Place the fabric under the presser foot Starting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine stops sewing Sewing reinforcement stitches Release the start/stop button or foot controller Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threads Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tension Stitch width adjustment button lights up Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys Slideand down.the stitch length adjustment slider up Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys Stitch length adjustment button lights up For the raised needle stop position Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position For the lowered needle stop position Start/stop button Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing direction Sewing thick fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting Stitching Selecting stitchingAttach the presser foot Selecting Stitching Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Stitch Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Contents Getting Ready Sewing Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Position the fabric in the side cutter AsewingLower the presser foot lever, and then start Position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitching Then lower the presser foot lever Blind Hem StitchingFoot 5hem against the guide of the presser foot, If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing 4Select a stitch If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set 3Attach buttonhole foot a Changing the stitch width For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Feed dogs are lowered Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Trim off any excess of the gimp thread 4Place the button into button-sewing foot M Select stitch9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low 3Cut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a button Are described below Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper can be sewn in place Inserting a side zipper 6Select stitch7Topstitch around the zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitch BTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 3Select stitch Quilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPiecing Straight Appliqué stitching Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance4Attach zigzag foot J 3Select stitch or Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching Piecing For details, refer to Using the optional walking foot QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting Walking foot Presser foot holder Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear 2Select stitch Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Decorative Stitching Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J 4Select stitch or 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch Scallop stitchingSmocking 4Trim along the stitches Joining 5Select stitch or3Select stitch , or 4Start sewing 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 2Attach monogramming foot N 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Appendix Stitch Settings Maintenance Troubleshooting Index Utility stitches Stitch Settings Stitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Sewing Needle plate cover is removed MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttle Remove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outDo not apply oil to the shuttle Loosen the upper thread tension TroubleshootingPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Not operate Replace the bobbin Clean the shuttleCorrectly install the presser foot Shuttle This machine is not used Cifically for this machine Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperContact your retailer or the nearest Burr on it High-pitched Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Error messagesYou wish to sew Wish to sew Pressure of the presser foot is Operation beep Removing the upper coverHold the upper cover level Numerics Index 104 English 882-S60 XC4665-0511

Brother NX 200 manual Getting Ready

Models: NX 200

1GETTING READY