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Brother NX 400 manual Sewing Basics

Models: NX 400

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2SEWING BASICS

The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.

Sewing	46
Adjusting the Thread Tension	54
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length	55
Useful Functions	57
Useful Sewing Tips	62

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

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Brother NX 400 manual Sewing Basics

Contents

Page Screw of the presser foot holder is Enclosed AccessoriesAccessories Foot controller Model N5VFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons Contents GettingOperation panel Contents Getting ReadyFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesContents Sewing Basics Reinforcement Stitching Stitch SettingsMaintenance TroubleshootingImportant 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 precautionsTurning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Understanding the LCD Screens Understanding the LCD Screens Checking machine operating procedures6Press OK key Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings 2Presspanel. settings key in the operationList of stitch or machine attribute Changing the Machine SettingsAdjusting the brightness of the LCD Changing the needle stop position3Press To select To return to Changing the screen language Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightPlace the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right EPress start/stop button once DPress start/stop button onceSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin7Reattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading Threading the upper thread1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Upper Threading 4Lift open the upper coverPlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Shutter Threading the needle 3Lower the presser foot lever4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin needle0Turn on the sewing machine 3Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Attach zigzag foot JEPress OK key APress settings key in the operation panelBPress , , and arrow keys until is selected CPress OK key DPress to selectUsing thread that winds off quickly Pulling up the bobbin thread1Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Getting Ready Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesChecking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Getting Ready Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footPresser foot holder releases 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 Removing the presser foot holderAttaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder Using the walking foot2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot lever Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing Sewing General sewing procedure3Place the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching Sewing reinforcement stitches Cutting the thread Using the manual thread cutterUpper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch width2Select a stitch Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Useful Functions1Turn on the sewing machine Automatically cutting the threadMachine is now set for programmed thread-cutting Saving stitch settings 3Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 4Press OK key5Check the is selected, and then press OK key Using the knee lifter 1Stop the sewing machine Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot3Release the knee lifter Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionUseful Sewing Tips Sewing thick fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing leathers or vinyl fabricsUseful Sewing Tips Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting Stitching Stitch typesSelecting stitching Selecting Stitching Understanding the screen9Press OK key Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GSew along the edge of the fabric with Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JOvercasting Stitches 1Attach zigzag foot JRemove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterPosition the fabric in the side cutter AsewingLower the presser foot lever, and then start Basic Stitching BastingBasic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingChanging the needle position 4Select a stitch Blind Hem StitchingStitch 3Attach blind hem foot RIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Blind Hem StitchingButtonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate 3Attach buttonhole foot aPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing 2Attach buttonhole foot aAttach button-sewing foot M 3Place the button into button-sewing foot M Select stitchStart sewing 3Cut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a buttonInserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionPress open the seam allowance from 3wrong side of the fabric Inserting a side zipper7Select stitch Zipper InsertionBTopstitch around the zipper Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping Insertion8Topstitch around the zipper Inserting a pipingSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attaching3Select a stitch Quilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAttach the open toe foot Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Piecing3Select stitch 57 or Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot QuiltingUsing the optional quilting guide Free-motion quilting1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear 8Select stitch Satin stitchingConnect the foot controller 6Press To select To return toReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Reinforcement Stitching3Select stitch 52 or DarningMemo Attach monogramming foot N Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching/Decorative Stitching Decorative StitchingSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch 26 orScallop stitching SmockingDecorative Stitching Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 25 , 26 or Fold the fabric along the bias 2Attach zigzag foot JJoining Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one sideSelect stitch 22 , 23 or 4Start sewing 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 2Attach monogramming foot N8Press To select To return to ASet .the mirror image pattern setting back to3Select stitch 6Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 7Press OK key4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing patterns2Press the + key in the operation panel Combining patterns4Sew reinforcement stitches 1SelectOK keythe. first pattern, and then pressPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK key Press settings key in the operation panelRepeat sewing patterns Select the pattern1Press settings key in the operation panel Checking the selected pattern2Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 3Press OK key 2Press settings key in the operation panel Changing the pattern size5Pressselected. and until the desired size is 5Pressselected. and until the desired density is Changing the stitch densityChanging the pattern length Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 4Press OK keySelect a stitch Press settings key in the operation panel Mirror imaging the patternPress To select 5To return to 7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OK Storing a pattern2Press stitch selection key Operation panel Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected, and then select 6Checkkey. the contents, and then press OKRealigning the pattern Press stitch selection key in the operation panelCheck the sewn pattern Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 8Press OK key9Press or + 1Drawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet Designing a PatternDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern8Select , and then press OK key Entering the pattern dataEmbroidery screen appears Point Design exampledAppendix Utility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Stitch Settings130 64-1/16 Ting Backings Ment 132 Basics Other stitches134 Maintenance MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttleRemove the shuttle Troubleshooting Troubleshooting138 Stitch is not LCD Error Message Probable Cause Error messagesNothing appears in the LCD Operation beep4Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it on Hold the upper cover level Cancelling the operation beepRemoving the upper cover 5Press To select To return toNumerics IndexIndex 146 English 882-S62 XC4547-051