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Brother PC 3000 operation manual Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination Chart, Needle size, Type, Size

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FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION CHART

Today there are many different types of needles to suit a variety of sewing needs. Be sure to select the correct needle for a specific sewing project. For example, there are needles for denim material and others for sewing with metallic threads.

		Thread
Sewing fabrics					Needle size
Sewing fabrics		Type		Size	Needle size
		Type		Size

	Broad cloth	Cotton		60-80

Medium	Taffeta	Synthetic		60-80	11-14
Medium	Taffeta	mercerized		60-80	11-14
		mercerized

	Flannel, Gabardine	Silk		50-80

	Lawn	Cotton		60-80

Thin	Georgette	Synthetic		60-80	9-11
Thin	Georgette	mercerized		60-80	9-11
		mercerized

	Challis, Satin	Silk		50-80

	Denim	Cotton		40-50

Thick	Corduroy	Synthetic		50	14-16
Thick	Corduroy	mercerized		50	14-16
		mercerized

	Tweed	Silk		50

	Jersey	Synthetic			Golden needle
		Synthetic
Stretch		mercerized		50
Stretch		mercerized		50	11-14
	Tricot	(Thread for knits)			11-14
		(Thread for knits)


		Cotton		50-80

Easily frayed fabric		Synthetic		50-80	9-14
Easily frayed fabric		mercerized		50-80	9-14
		mercerized

		Silk		50-80

		Synthetic		30
		mercerized		30
For top stitching		mercerized			14-16

		Silk		30
		Silk		30

*Use the golden needle when sewing on stretch fabrics and fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur.

*Use a needle with a size between 14 and 16 when sewing with transparent nylon thread.

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Brother PC 3000 operation manual Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination Chart, Needle size, Type, Size

Contents

SEWINGMACH INE OPERATION MANUAL“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” “SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”“This sewing machine is intended for household use.” FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY For repair or adjustment PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINEFor a longer service life CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING A BROTHER COMPUTER SEWING MACHINEBEFORE USE CONTENTSCHAPTER 1. SEWINGSEWING CHART MAINTENANCEERROR MESSAGES HOW TO USE WALKING FOOTPART NAMES BEFORE USECHAPTER B D C A1 Main power switch A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORSB. FLATBED ATTACHMENT WITH ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT 3 Power cordOTHER ENCLOSED ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESNote For U.S.A. only Foot controller Model N5V C. DISPLAY PANEL DISPLAY PANELinfo 1 Stitches and patternsD. OPERATION BUTTONS Using the operation buttonsOPERATION BUTTONS 1 Speed range control lever2. Set the main power switch to “ I ” POWER SUPPLY1 Main power switch 3. To turn off the sewing machine, set the main power switch to “ ”Adjusting the brightness of the screen SCREENAbout the screen LANGUAGE SELECTION KEY Example To change the display language to SpanishClearing the language selection Example To change the display language from Spanish back to EnglishThis function can not be used as a translation function 1 Spool cap 2 Spool 3 Spool pin BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTINGWinding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread 1 Cross wound thread 2 Spool cap small 3 Gap1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove of the bobbin 1 Bobbin winder seatSetting the bobbin 1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover release button1 Built-in thread cutter UPPER THREADING 1 Needle threader lever 2 Guide Large hook 1 Wire loop1 Thread take-up lever 1 Second set of hooks 2 Third hook1 Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft Using the extra spool pin and the netExtra spool pin 2 Spool felt 3 Thread spoolFoot controller STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING“START/STOP” button 1 Foot controller 2 Foot controller jack1 2 3 4 info Using the “ info ” information key0 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 6 7 8Stitch width mm in Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch lengthNot adjustable Stitch width mm inLoosening the upper thread tension THREAD TENSIONCorrect upper thread tension 1 Reverse side 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread4 If the upper thread tension is too weak, locks Tightening the upper thread tension1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 Reverse side appear on the reverse side of the fabricChanging the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder while cleaning, etcPRESSER FOOT 1 Presser foot holderFEED DOGS Checking the needle Installing the needle securelyNEEDLE 1 Space between the needle and the flat surfaceNeedle size FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION CHARTThread TypeTRIAL SEWING Sewing using a utility stitch1. SEWING Be aware of the needle at all1 Thread cutter AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching0 1 2 5 6 7 1 The machine automatically stopsSTITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length Making the stitch widerSewing folded parts USEFUL SKILLSSewing corners Sewing curvesSewing on thick fabric Sewing on thin fabricSewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Using the needle plate Free-arm sewing1 1.5 cm 19/32 03For stretch fabric 2. UTILITY STITCHESSTRAIGHT STITCHES 1 3 to 4 reverse stitchesSewing stretch fabrics Automatic stitch length setting 2.5 mm 3/32center needle position setting Changing the stitch lengthZIGZAG STITCHES Overcasting using a zigzag stitchApplique using a zigzag stitch Patchwork for crazy quiltsOVERCASTING STITCHES Sewing using stitch 06 , 07 orSewing using stitch 05 or 05For stretch fabric 06For thin and medium fabric 07For thick fabric05Zigzag stitch OVERCASTING WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL SIDE CUTTER00Normal sewing 06Thin and medium fabrics 07Thick fabric1 Guide plate lower knife 2 Presser foot When sewing straight stitches only1 2 cm 13/16 2 Presser foot 3 Upper thread1 0.5 cm 13/64 2 Surface 3 0.5 cm 13/64 4 Reverse side 5 Basting BLIND HEM STITCHING10For other fabric 1 Guide 2 Folded hemAdjusting the needle drop point 1 Reverse side 2 Surface1 Reverse side 2 Surface shirts made from thin or medium fab- ric 13For thin or medium fabric BUTTONHOLE STITCHING18 12For horizontal holes on blouses or 14For jeans or stretch fabric with a coarse weaveNormal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole 1 Small eyelet punch accessory #9 on page 2 Pin1 Metal bracket on the buttonhole foot 1 Pin Keyhole buttonholeButtonhole sewing order Sewing stretch fabrics “ ” and “ ”1 Reinforcement stitch 1 Thickness 1 cm 25/64 2 Diameter 1.5 cm 19/32 3 Button holder plate Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate Odd-shaped buttonsExample 4 Scale 5 Diameter + thickness 2.5 cm 0.5 cm 13/64 in one scaleChanging the stitch width 1 Longer 2 Automatic stitch length setting 0.4 mm 1/64 3 Shorter1 Automatic stitch width setting 5.0 mm 13/64 2 Narrower Changing the stitch length1 Button holder plate 2 Scale on the presser foot 3 0.5 cm 13/64 BAR TACKINGFor reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc 4 Length of bar tackThick fabrics 1 Presser foot 2 CardboardChanging the bar tack stitch width 1 Wider 2 Automatic stitch width setting 2.0 mm 5/64 3 NarrowerChanging the bar tack stitch length 1 Longer 2 Automatic stitch length setting 0.4 mm 1/64 3 Shorter1 Scale on the presser foot 2 Button holder plate 3 0.5 cm 13/64 DARNING19For medium fabric 20For thick fabric 4 Length of darning 5 Width 7 mm 9/32Changing the darning stitch length 1 Longer less dense 2 Automatic stitch length setting 2.0 mm 5/641 Automatic stitch width setting 7.0 mm 9/32 2 Narrower Changing the darning stitch widthDarning stitch sewing order 1 Reinforcement stitchFor sewing eyelets on belts, etc EYELET STITCHSize of eyelet Actual size 1 Needle drop pointBUTTON SEWING For attaching buttonsAttaching buttons with four holes Attaching a shank to the button1 Shank lever For attaching zippers ZIPPER INSERTION CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATIONSCentered application 1 End of opening 2 Reverse stitch 3 Basting 4 Reverse side4 Slider on head of zipper 5 Crotch end base of zipper Side application1 Reverse side 2 Allow 3 mm 1/8 for sewing 3 Teeth of zipper 1 End of opening 2 Reverse stitch 3 Basting 4 Reverse side1 Right side of fabric 1 Reverse side4. Close the zipper and turn over the fabric. Then sew the other side of the zipper onto the fabric 1 Right side of fabricDART SEAM 1 Basting1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 About 5 cm GATHERINGFor the waists of skirts, the sleeve openings of shirts, etc 1 Seam line 2 1.0 to 1.5 cm 25/64 to 19/32 3 About 5 cmPulling out the bobbin thread 1 Shuttle1 Width for pintuck 2 Reverse side 3 Right side of fabric PINTUCKFor decorating blouses, etc 1 Reverse side1 About 1.2 cm 1/2 2 Reverse side FLAT FELL SEAMFor reinforcing seams and neatly finishing edges 1 Finish line 2 Reverse sideFinished flat fell seam 1 Right side of fabric1 Applique 2 Fabric glue APPLIQUESSewing the applique around corners or curves 1 AppliqueSCALLOP STITCH For decorating the collars of blouses, the edges of tablecloths, etc1 Right side of fabric SMOCKING STITCH For making decorative stitching1 About 1 cm 25/64 PATCHWORK STITCH 1 Straight stitch 2 Seam allowance 3 1 cm 25/64 4 Reverse side1 Surface 2 Seam 1 Basting 2 0.4 cm 5/32 3 Thin paper or stabilizer sheet FAGOTINGFor fagoting, decorating, etc 1 BastingShell tacking DECORATIVE STITCHINGDecorative stitching Other decorative stitches 56Decorative stitches 46 HEM-STITCH HEIRLOOM STITCHHem-stitching rative stitching on shirtfronts1 Approx. 4.0 mm 5/32 or less 2 Four threads Pull out 3 Five threads LeaveHem-stitching Decorative stitches where the zigzag width can be changed manually TWIN NEEDLE1 Stopper Stitch width 1 Extra spool pin for right needle threading2 Push the spool pin securely into place Stitch lengthmemory 3. FONTS AND DECORATIVE STITCHESFONT STITCHES enterCombining characters Example To combine outline letters to create “ ”memory DECORATIVE STITCHESinfo enterExample To select the decorative stitch “ ” Selecting a decorative stitchCombining decorative stitches Example To combine decorative stitches to create “ & ”info CORRECTING A PATTERN COMBINATIONExample To change “ ” to “ ” memoryCHANGING THE SIZE Changing the size of a decorative stitchCHECKING A PATTERN COMBINATION Example To check the pattern combination “ ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ”Saving a pattern combination Do not turn off the power while a pattern is being storedMEMORY Checking a stored pattern combination”, stored under stitch number Recalling a stored pattern combinationExample To recall the pattern combination “ 0 1 2 3 5 6 7 8Fabric SEWINGSewing attractive finishes StabilizerSewing 1 Needle hole reference lineADJUSTING STITCH PATTERNS 0 1 2 3 5 6 7 8Cleaning the screen MAINTENANCECLEANING Cleaning the sewing machine surface1 Race 2 Shuttle 1 Projection 2 Spring1 Screw 2 End cap When replacing the light bulbCHANGING THE LIGHT BULB 1 Light bulbERROR MESSAGES Warning messagesAlarm MessagesTrouble with threads and stitches Mechanical trouble SEWINGCHART Adjustments can be made Adjustments cannot be made HOW TO USE WALKING FOOT OPTIONAL ACCESSORY 1 Connecting lever 2 Presser bar holderCharacter sewing PATTERNS PROGRAMMED IN MACHINEUtility stitches Alphabet Block styleSatin stitches Decorative stitchesAlphabet Outline style Cross stitchesDecorative stitch ENGLISH 194955-011 Printed in Taiwan