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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

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Brother NX 200 manual Sewing Basics

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Page Following items should also be enclosed in the box Enclosed AccessoriesAccessories Part code XA4813-051 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front view Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Contents Getting Ready Operation buttons Operation panel Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key Optional Accessories Following are available as optional accessories Sewing Machine Features Introduction Contents Utility Stitches Troubleshooting Stitch SettingsMaintenance Index Important 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/Off Turning on the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning off the machine Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right Thread is cut to a suitable length EPress start/stop button once DPress start/stop button onceSewing machine stops Installing the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right 7Reattach the bobbin cover 1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread Presser foot is raised 4Lift open the upper cover Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Shutter Presser foot is lowered Threading the needle3Lower the presser foot lever 4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin 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 machine ASelect a stitch Using thread that winds off quicklyTwo lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Pulling up the bobbin thread Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin1Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Fabrics Correct needle Checking the needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing 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 lever Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot Using the optional walking footRemoving the presser foot holder For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot 2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot lever For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large 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 sewn Starting 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 direction Release the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing reinforcement stitches When you have finished sewing, cut the threads Cutting the thread Correct thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Upper thread is too tight Stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Stitch width adjustment button lights up Stitch length adjustment button lights up Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys Slideand down.the stitch length adjustment slider up For the lowered needle stop position Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position For the raised needle stop position Start/stop button Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curves Sewing thick fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting stitching Selecting StitchingAttach the presser foot Selecting Stitching Stitch Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Contents Getting Ready Sewing Asewing Position the fabric in the side cutterLower the presser foot lever, and then start Basic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Position 5hem against the guide of the presser foot, Blind Hem StitchingFoot Then lower the presser foot lever If 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 stitch For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the stitch width Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Feed dogs are lowered Select stitch 4Place the button into button-sewing foot M9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Attaching a shank to a button 3Cut off any excess thread Zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Are described below 6Select stitch Inserting a side zipper7Topstitch around the zipper 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch BTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitching Elastic attaching 3Select stitch Straight Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPiecing Quilting Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Appliqué stitching4Attach zigzag foot J Piecing Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching 3Select stitch or Quilting For details, refer to Using the optional walking footBaste 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 foot 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching 2Select stitch 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Eyelet Stitching 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching Decorative 4Select stitch or Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch 4Trim along the stitches Scallop stitchingSmocking 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch 5Select stitch or Joining3Select stitch , or 2Attach monogramming foot N 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 4Start sewing 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Stitch Settings Maintenance Troubleshooting Index Appendix Stitch Settings Utility stitches Stitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Sewing Cleaning the shuttle MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Needle plate cover is removed Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Remove the shuttleDo not apply oil to the shuttle Not operate TroubleshootingPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Loosen the upper thread tension Shuttle Clean the shuttleCorrectly install the presser foot Replace the bobbin High-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 machine Pressure of the presser foot is Error messagesYou wish to sew Wish to sew Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Removing the upper cover Operation beepHold the upper cover level Index Numerics 104 English 882-S60 XC4665-0511