Brother PC-2800 Using the needle plate, Free-arm sewing, 1 15 mm 9/16, Contents Before Use

Models: PC-2800

Using the needle plate

Free-arm sewing

Using the needle plate

Free-arm sewing

Align the edge of the fabric with a line on the needle plate to sew

1 15 mm (9/16")

Manuals / Brother / Household Appliance / Sewing Machine

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CONTENTS

BEFORE USE

Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.

SEWING

PATTERNS UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHART(PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE)

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Contents

Sewing Machine OPERATION MANUALIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household useLETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYPLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For a longer service lifeFor repair or adjustment CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINECONTENTS CHAPTERBEFORE USE 1. SEWINGMAINTENANCE SEWING CHARTPATTERNS PROGRAMMED IN MACHINEBEFORE USE CHAPTERPART NAMES D C AA. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS B. FLATBED ATTACHMENT WITH ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT1 Main power switch 3 Power cordSTANDARD ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESNote For U.S.A. only Foot controller Model N5V OPERATION PANEL C. OPERATION PANEL1 Needle stop position switch key 2 Stitch pattern switch keyUsing the operation buttons OPERATION BUTTONSD. OPERATION BUTTONS 1 Sewing speed controllerPOWER SUPPLY When you are away from the machine After using the machineWhen the power fails during use 1 Main power switchBOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread324,9 1 Spool cap 2 Spool 3 Spool pin1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove of the bobbin 1 Bobbin winder seatSetting the bobbin 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover release button 1 Built-in thread cutterUPPER THREADING 1 Upper threading shutter1 Thread take-up lever 1 Needle clamp thread guide1 Needle threader lever 2 Guide Large hook 1 Second set of hooks 2 Third hook Using the extra spool pin and the net Extra spool pinInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft Spool feltSTARTING AND STOPPING SEWING “START/STOP” buttonFoot controller 1 Foot controller 2 Foot controller jackSELECTING A STITCH PATTERN 1 A lit LED lamp shows the selection 2 Stitch pattern switch keyQuick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch length CONTENTSMAINTENANCE BEFORETHREAD TENSION Correct upper thread tensionLoosening the upper thread tension 1 Wrong side 2 Right side 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin threadTightening the upper thread tension CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING1 Upper thread 42 Bobbin thread 3 Wrong sideRemoving the presser foot holder while cleaning, etc PRESSER FOOTChanging the presser foot 1 Presser foot holderATTACHING THE OPTIONAL WALKING FOOT When sewing with the walking foot, sew at medium to low speeds1 Needle clamp screw 2 Operating lever 3 Walking foot shank FEED DOG Installing the needle securely NEEDLEChecking the needle 1 Needle stopper 2 Hole for setting needle 3 Flat side of needleFABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION CHART About the NeedleFabric ThreadSewing using a utility stitch 1. SEWINGTRIAL SEWING CHAPTER1 Thread 1 Thread cutterSETTING THE NEEDLE STOP DOWN POSITION Canceling the needle stop down position settingWhen the needle stop position switch keys LED lamp is lit, the needle stop position is set to the down positionAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthSTITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH Up WiderUSEFUL SKILLS Sewing cornersSewing curves Sewing a curve with a straight stitchSewing heavyweight fabrics Sewing lightweight fabrics1 Fabric 2 Thick paper Using the needle plate Free-arm sewingCONTENTS BEFORE USE 1 15 mm 9/162. UTILITY STITCHES STRAIGHT STITCHES1 Straight stitch left needle position for normal sewing 2 Straight stitch middle needle position for normal sew ingSewing stretch fabrics Changing the stitch length1 Basting 1 Up Longer 2 Down ShorterOvercasting using a zigzag stitch Appliqué using a zigzag stitchSewing curves using a zigzag stitch ZIGZAG STITCHESSewing using stitch 7 or Sewing using stitch 4 orOVERCASTING STITCHES 7 For sewing light and medium weight fabricsOVERCASTING WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL SIDE CUTTER 7 Overcasting stitch for light and medium weight fabrics8 Overcasting stitch for heavyweight fabrics 1 Normal sewingWhen Sewing Straight Stitches only 1 20 mm 3/41 Guide plate lower knife 2 Presser foot 2 Presser foot 3 Upper threadBLIND HEM STITCHING 9 For woven fabrics 10 For stretch fabrics jersey, knit fabrics1 5 mm 3/16 2 Basting stitches 3 Wrong side of the fabric 1 Guide 2 FoldAdjusting the needle drop point 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric BUTTONHOLE STITCHING 11 Rounded buttonhole on light to medium weight fabric12 Squared buttonhole for light and medium weight fab rics *11 Metal bracket 1 Basting pinFor Keyhole Buttonholes 1 Eyelet punch 2 Basting pinButtonhole sewing order Sewing stretch fabrics “ 13 ” and “ 14 ”1 Reinforcement stitch 1 Upper thread1 Presser foot scale 2 Button holder plate 3 Completed measurement of diameter + thickness 4 5 mm 3/16 Example1 10 mm 3/8 2 15 mm 9/16Changing the stitch width Changing the stitch length1 Up Longer 2 Down Shorter 1 Up Wider 2 Down NarrowerEYELET STITCH Size of eyelet actual sizeFor sewing eyelets on belts, etc 1 Large 2 Medium 3 SmallZIPPER INSERTION Centered zipperMake sure you sew using the middle needle position For attaching zippersInserting a side zipper Make sure you sew using the middle needle positionWhen using zipper foot “I”, make sure the straight the needle will strike the presser foot, causing the1 Front of the skirt wrong side of fabric 2 Basting stitches 3 Front of the skirt right side of fabric4 Back of the skirt right side of fabric 1 Right 2 Left 3 Needle drop positionDART SEAM 1 BastingGATHERING For the waists of skirts, the sleeve openings of shirts, etc1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 About 50 mm 1 Seam line 2 10 to 15 mm 3/8 to 9/16 3 About 50 mmPulling up the bobbin thread ShuttlePINTUCK For decorating blouses, etc1 Wrong side of fabric 1 Right side of fabricFLAT FELL SEAM For reinforcing seams and neatly finishing edges1 About 12 mm 1/2 2 Wrong side of fabric 1 Finish line 2 Wrong side of fabricFinished flat fell seam CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING1 Right side of fabric APPLIQUÉS Sewing sharp curves1 Appliqué 2 Fabric glue 1 Appliqué materialSCALLOP STITCH For decorating the collars of blouses, the edges of tablecloths1 Right side of fabric BEFOREUSE SMOCKING STITCH For making decorative stitchingAbout 10 mm 3/8 FAGOTING For fagoting, decorating, etc1 4 mm 3/16 2 Paper 3 Basting stitches 1 Basting stitchesDECORATIVE STITCHING Decorative stitchingChanging the size of a decorative stitch HEMSTITCH HEIRLOOM STITCH Hemstitchingrative stitching on shirtfronts 1 Lamp is turned off 2 Lamp is litHemstitching 1 Lamp is lit 2 Lamp is lit1 Approx. 4 mm 3/16 or less 2 Four threads pull out 3 Five threads leaveTWIN NEEDLE Decorative stitches where the zigzag width can be changedmanually Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and cause injury1 Extra spool pin for right needle threading 2 Push the spool pin securely into placeStitch width Stitch lengthSEWING Sewing attractive finishesFabric StabilizerMAINTENANCE CLEANING THE MACHINECleaning the operation panel Cleaning the machine casingsame position as when you removed the race RaceDo not oil the shuttle or the race ShuttleCHANGING THE LIGHT BULB To avoid burns, give the light bulb time to cool before changing it1 Screw 2 Light cover TROUBLE SHOOTING Trouble with threads and stitchesCONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING Alarm Mechanical troubleWhen operating correctly 1 beep When operating incorrectly 2 beeps or 4 beepsSEWING CHART CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWINGSTITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH WIDTH KEYS STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH LENGTH KEYSCONTENTS MAINTENANCECHART BEFORE USEAdjustments can be made Adjustments cannot be made PATTERNS PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE Utility stitchesDecorative stitches Satin stitchesPage Page Page ENGLISH 194953-011 Printed in Taiwan

Align the edge of the fabric with a line on the needle plate to sew

even seam allowances.

even seam allowances.

1 15 mm (9/16")

1 15 mm (9/16")