Brother NX 400 manual 64-1/16 Ting Backings Ment

Models: NX 400

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Presser Foot

 

Stitch Width

Stitch Length

Twin Needle

Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching

Programmed Thread-Cutting

Walking Foot

 

 

 

[mm (inch.)]

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Name

Pattern

Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42

 

Horizontal button-

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

A

holes on thin and

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

(3/16)

(1/8–3/16)

(1/64)

(1/64–1/16)

ting

 

 

 

mediumweight fabrics

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

Horizontal button-

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

A

holes on areas that are

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

(3/16)

(1/8–3/16)

(1/64)

(1/64–1/16)

ting

 

 

 

subject to strain

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44

 

Horizontal button-

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

A

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

holes on thick fabrics

(3/16)

(1/8–3/16)

(1/64)

(1/64–1/16)

ting

 

 

 

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

Secured buttonholes

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

A

for fabrics that have

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

(3/16)

(1/8–3/16)

(1/64)

(1/64–1/16)

ting

 

 

 

backings

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46

 

Buttonholes for stretch

6.0

3.0–6.0

1.0

0.5–2.0

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

A

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

or knit fabrics

(15/54)

(1/8–15/64)

(1/16)

(1/32–1/16)

ting

Buttonhole

 

 

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stitch

47

 

Buttonholes for stretch

6.0

3.0–6.0

1.5

1.0–3.0

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

A

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

fabrics

(15/54)

(1/8–15/64)

(1/16)

(1/16–1/8)

ting

 

 

 

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48

 

 

5.0

0.0–6.0

2.0

0.2–4.0

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

A

Bound buttonholes

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

(3/16)

(0–15/64)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

ting

 

 

 

 

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49

 

Keyhole buttonholes

7.0

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

A

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

for thick or furry fabrics

(1/4)

(1/8–1/4)

(1/32)

(1/64–1/16)

ting

 

 

 

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

Keyhole buttonholes

7.0

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

A

for mediumweight and

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

(1/4)

(1/8–1/4)

(1/32)

(1/64–1/16)

ting

 

 

 

thick fabrics

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51

 

Horizontal button-

7.0

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

A

holes for thick or furry

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

(1/4)

(1/8–1/4)

(1/32)

(1/64–1/16)

ting

 

 

 

fabrics

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

52

 

Darning medium-

7.0

2.5–7.0

2.0

0.4–2.5

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

A

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

weight fabrics

(1/4)

(3/32–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/32)

ting

 

 

 

 

ment

 

Darning stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53

 

 

7.0

2.5–7.0

2.0

0.4–2.5

 

Automatic

Thread-cut-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Darning thick fabrics

No

reinforce-

No

 

 

(1/4)

(3/32–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/32)

ting

 

 

 

 

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

54

 

Reinforcing openings

 

 

 

 

 

Automatic

 

 

 

 

and areas where the

2.0

1.0–3.0

0.4

0.3–1.0

 

Thread-cut-

 

Bar tack stitch

 

A

No

reinforce-

No

 

seam easily comes

(1/16)

(1/16–1/8)

(1/64)

(1/64–1/16)

ting

 

 

 

 

ment

 

 

 

 

loose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinforce-

 

Button-sewing

M

Button sewing

3.5

2.5–4.5

No

Reinforce-

ment +

No

stitch

 

(1/8)

(3/32–3/16)

ment

thread-cut-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ting

 

 

56

 

 

 

7.0, 6.0,

 

7.0, 6.0,

 

Automatic

 

 

 

 

Sewing eyelets, for

7.0

5.0 (1/4,

7.0

5.0 (1/4,

 

Thread-cut-

 

Eyelet stitch

 

N

No

reinforce-

No

 

example, on belts

(1/4)

15/64,

(1/4)

15/64,

ting

 

 

 

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/16)

 

3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Piecing straight stitch-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinforce-

 

 

57

 

ing (with a seam allow-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.5

0.0–7.0

1.6

0.2–5.0

 

Reinforce-

ment +

 

 

 

J

ance of 6.5 mm from

No

No

 

 

(7/32)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

ment

thread-cut-

 

 

 

the right edge of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ting

 

Piecing straight

 

 

presser foot)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stitch

 

 

Piecing straight stitch-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinforce-

 

 

58

 

ing (with a seam allow-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.5

0.0–7.0

1.6

0.2–5.0

 

Reinforce-

ment +

 

 

 

J

ance of 6.5 mm from

No

Yes

 

 

(1/16)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

ment

thread-cut-

 

 

 

the left edge of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ting

 

 

 

 

presser foot)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Straight stitch

59

 

Straight stitch quilting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinforce-

 

that looks hand-

J

0.0

0.0–7.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

No

Reinforce-

ment +

No

sewn (for quilt-

 

that looks hand-sewn

(0)

(0–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

ment

thread-cut-

 

 

 

 

ing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ting

 

 

60

 

Appliqué quilting, free-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinforce-

 

Zigzag stitch

 

3.5

0.0–7.0

1.4

0.0–4.0

 

Reinforce-

ment +

 

 

J

motion quilting, satin

No

Yes

(for quilting)

 

(1/8)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(0–3/16)

ment

thread-cut-

 

 

stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinforce-

 

Appliqué stitch

J

Attaching appliqués

1.5

0.5–5.0

1.2

1.0–4.0

No

Reinforce-

ment +

No

(for quilting)

 

and binding

(1/16)

(1/32–3/16)

(1/16)

(1/16–3/16)

ment

thread-cut-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

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Brother NX 400 manual 64-1/16 Ting Backings Ment

NX 400 specifications

The Brother NX 400 is a versatile and advanced sewing machine designed for both novice and experienced sewers. It stands out due to its combination of functionality, innovative features, and user-friendly interface. This machine is ideal for a wide array of sewing projects, including quilting, garment construction, and crafting.

One of the main attractions of the Brother NX 400 is its extensive range of built-in stitches. It boasts over 100 different stitch patterns, which include utility stitches, decorative stitches, and quilting stitches. This variety allows users to explore their creativity and tailor their projects to fit their personal style. The machine also features an automatic one-step buttonhole function, making it easy to create professional-looking buttonholes with consistent results.

While traditional sewing machines can be daunting for beginners, the NX 400 simplifies the learning process. It includes an intuitive LCD touch screen that provides clear navigation of the various functions and settings. This LCD screen allows users to easily select stitches, adjust stitch length and width, and even view a visual guide to help with thread tension adjustments. Users can quickly access tutorials and helpful tips for an enhanced sewing experience.

The Brother NX 400 incorporates advanced technology such as the Super Quick-Set bobbin system. This feature allows for easy bobbin insertion and ensures smooth and consistent sewing. The machine also includes an automatic needle threader, significantly reducing the time and frustration often associated with threading needles.

Another highlight of the NX 400 is its ability to handle various fabric types with ease. Whether working with lightweight silk or thicker materials like denim, this machine is equipped to deliver outstanding results. Its adjustable presser foot pressure allows for comprehensive control, ensuring uniform feeding of different fabrics.

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Overall, the Brother NX 400 is a reliable and feature-rich sewing machine that caters to a diverse range of sewing needs. With its blend of cutting-edge technology, user-friendly design, and creative capabilities, it is an excellent choice for anyone looking to elevate their sewing experience. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sewist, this machine is sure to inspire creativity and produce high-quality results.