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Brother NX 200 manual Sewing

Models: NX 200

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SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————

Sewing

Basic sewing operations are described below.

Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.

CAUTION

●While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel, otherwise injuries may occur.

●Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break.

●Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

●Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend.

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

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Contents

Page Following items should also be enclosed in the box Enclosed AccessoriesAccessories Part code XA4813-051Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewContents Getting Ready Operation buttonsOperation panel Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch keyOptional Accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesSewing Machine Features IntroductionContents Utility Stitches Troubleshooting Stitch SettingsMaintenance IndexImportant Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/OffTurning on the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning off the machineWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pinPass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right Thread is cut to a suitable lengthDPress start/stop button once EPress start/stop button onceSewing machine stops Installing the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right7Reattach the bobbin cover 1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread Presser foot is raised4Lift open the upper cover Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pinShutter Presser foot is lowered Threading the needle3Lower the presser foot lever 4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicksUsing the twin needle Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needleManually thread the left needle with the upper thread Attach zigzag foot J 4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaftThread should unroll from the top front of the spool 0Turn on the sewing machineUsing 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 Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle FabricsChecking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Lower the presser foot leverRemoving the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot Using the optional walking footRemoving the presser foot holder For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot lever For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holderSewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric Memo Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure 3Place the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricTurn on the sewing machine Fabric is now positioned to be sewnStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Machine stops sewing Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionRelease the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing reinforcement stitchesWhen you have finished sewing, cut the threads Cutting the threadCorrect thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Upper thread is too tightStitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Stitch width adjustment button lights upStitch length adjustment button lights up Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys Slideand down.the stitch length adjustment slider upFor the lowered needle stop position Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position For the raised needle stop positionStart/stop button Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser footSewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting Stitching Selecting stitchingAttach the presser foot Selecting Stitching Stitch Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot GSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Contents Getting Ready SewingPosition the fabric in the side cutter AsewingLower the presser foot lever, and then start Basic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Position5hem against the guide of the presser foot, Blind Hem StitchingFoot Then lower the presser foot leverIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing 3Attach buttonhole foot a If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set 4Select a stitchFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the stitch widthTrim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Feed dogs are lowered4Place the button into button-sewing foot M Select stitch9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Attaching a shank to a button 3Cut off any excess threadZipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Are described belowInserting a side zipper 6Select stitch7Topstitch around the zipper 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchBTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitching Elastic attaching3Select stitch Straight Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPiecing QuiltingAppliqué stitching Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance4Attach zigzag foot J Piecing Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching 3Select stitch orFor details, refer to Using the optional walking foot QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Walking foot Presser foot holder Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the leftBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching 2Select stitch5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching Decorative4Select stitch or Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch4Trim along the stitches Scallop stitchingSmocking 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inchJoining 5Select stitch or3Select stitch , or 2Attach monogramming foot N 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 4Start sewing4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Stitch Settings Maintenance Troubleshooting Index AppendixStitch Settings Utility stitchesStitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Sewing Cleaning the shuttle MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Needle plate cover is removedRemove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outDo not apply oil to the shuttle Not operate TroubleshootingPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Loosen the upper thread tensionShuttle Clean the shuttleCorrectly install the presser foot Replace the bobbinHigh-pitched Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperContact your retailer or the nearest Burr on it This machine is not used Cifically for this machinePressure of the presser foot is Error messagesYou wish to sew Wish to sew Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearestOperation beep Removing the upper coverHold the upper cover level Index Numerics104 English 882-S60 XC4665-0511