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Brother QC 1000 operation manual 118, Examples of Pattern Combinations

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COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS

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Brother QC 1000 operation manual 118, Examples of Pattern Combinations

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Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Page Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine To sew characters and patterns HOW to USE this ManualTo sew utility stitches Contents Appendix 137 Page Right-side/Rear View Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront View Needle and Presser Foot Section Operation Buttons Screw How to Assemble the Spool StandMemo Ball point needle gold colored Part Code Options Getting Ready Turning the Machine ON/OFF Turn the main power switch to I to turn on the machineTurn the main power switch to O to turn off the machine LCD Screen Display PrecautionsTo change Key FunctionsScreen Press Using the Machine Setting Mode KeyUsing the Machine Operation Mode Key Using the Pattern Explanation Key Set the supplemental spool pin in the up position Using the Supplemental Spool PinLOWER/UPPER Threading Winding the BobbinCut the thread, and then remove the bobbin Follow steps g through j on Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool PinPass the thread through the thread guide Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread Setting the BobbinAttach the bobbin cover Upper ThreadingPass the thread through the needle bar thread guide marked Press the Needle Position button to raise the needleRelease the needle threader lever Pass the thread through the thread guide disks markedPress Using the Twin NeedlePress , or press in the screen Select a stitch Press to select the setting for twin needle sewingOr press Changing the Presser FootRemoving the Presser Foot Attaching the Presser FootChecking the Needle Changing the NeedleOr press Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations About the NeedleSewing Large Pieces of Fabric Install the wide tableWhen you are finished using the wide table, remove it Sewing Basics Lower the presser foot lever SewingSewing a Stitch Release the foot controller to stop the machine Using the Foot ControllerSewing Curves Using the Knee LifterSewing Reinforcement Stitches Changing Sewing Direction Sewing Heavyweight FabricSewing Lightweight Fabric Adjusting the Stitch Length Adjusting Stitch SettingsAdjusting the Stitch Width Automatic Reinforcement Stitching Adjusting the Thread TensionUseful Functions Automatic Thread Cutting Pivoting Rotate the fabric, and then press the Start/ Stop button Select a stitch Press to select the pivot settingAutomatic Fabric Sensor System Press to return to the original screen Locking the ScreenUseful Functions Utility Stitches Stitch Selection Screens Selecting a Utility StitchSelecting a Stitch Saving Stitch SettingsUsing the Mirror Image Key Using the Sewing Type Selection Key Follow the directions to sew the stitch When you have finished sewing, pressQuilting Sewing the StitchesStitch Name Press , and then attach the 1/4 piecing foot with guide Piecing Using the 1/4 Quilting Foot with GuidePiecing Press or , and then attach presser foot JFollow the steps on page 34 to remove the presser foot QuiltingAppliqués Using the Quilting GuideQuilting with Satin Stitches When you are finished sewing, set Width Control back to OFFRemove the presser foot holder see Free-motion QuiltingSelect or Remove the presser foot holder see Mm approx /4 inch Mm approx /8 inch Echo QuiltingPressmode. to cancel the free-motion sewing Auto Manual Straight StitchesReverse stitches Select a stitch Attach presser foot JBasting Needle Plate and Needle Plate Cover MarksSew while lightly guiding the fabric Darts SeamsSpread out the fabric along the seam line GatheringFlat Fell Seams Iron the folds in the same direction PintucksOvercasting Zigzag StitchesRemove the bobbin cover from the machine see Using the Cord Guide Bobbin CoverPatchwork Crazy Quilts Sewing CurvesTape/Elastic Attaching Elastic Zigzag StitchesSew along the presser foot guide Overcasting Using Presser Foot GOvercasting Overcasting Using Presser Foot J Overcasting Using the Optional Side Cutter → a seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn Start sewingFold the fabric again, as shown Blind Hem StitchesPress or AppliquésIf the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold If the Needle Catches Too Much of the FoldSewing Sharp Curves Shell Tuck StitchingScalloping Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot J Top StitchingSmocking Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitchesFagoting Pull out the threads for the straight stitches Tape or Elastic AttachingInsert the wing needle 130/705H, size Heirloom StitchingHemstitching 1 Daisy Stitch Hemstitching 2 Drawn WorkPress to create a mirror image of the stitch Hemstitching 3 Drawn WorkButtonhole Stitches Pull down the buttonhole lever Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabricPin Eyelet punch Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Sewing Stretch FabricsUse darning stitches for mending and other applications DarningBar Tacks Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be sewn on Button SewingAttaching a Button with a Shank EyeletsAttaching a 4-Hole Button Press , and then sew seam Multi-Directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag StitchTopstitch around the zipper, and then remove the basting Zipper InsertionCentered Zipper Inches from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine Side ZipperInch of sewing space Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx /8 inch marginSewing the Stitches 100 Character Decorative 4Stitches 102 Selecting Stitch PatternsTo combine patterns, select the next pattern 103Alphabet Patterns Press Press , then 104Basic Sewing Sewing Stitch Patterns105 Sewing Attractive FinishesScreen Adjusting Patterns106 APress Then pressDPress 107108 Editing Stitch PatternsCreating a Vertical Mirror Image 109Changing the Pattern Size Changing the Pattern Length Mm Satin Stitch Patterns OnlySelecting a Single/Repeating Pattern 110Presssewing.the Start/Stop button to continue 111Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern Press the Start/Stop button to stop Machine, and then pressCombining Patterns from Different Categories Combining Stitch Patterns112 Before Combining PatternsEPress 113CPress Again, and then press 114Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes Example APress BPressExample APress CPress Again, and then press 115Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations APress BPress , and then press once so that It appears as 116Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths Press again, and then press 117Creating Step Patterns 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only Press , and then pressExamples of Pattern Combinations 118Saving Stitch Patterns Machine’s Memory Using the Memory FunctionStitch Data Precautions 119Select a stitch pattern to be deleted 120If the Memory Is Full Press to continueSaving Stitch Patterns to Computer 121Select a stitch pattern to be retrieved 122Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer 123124 128 126Decide the spacing of the stitch Designing a Stitch126 Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet part code SA507Examples of Custom Stitches 127128 Entering Stitch DataPress to add the point indicated by 129Press CUse To move First point on the grid sheetAPress or to move to the point that you want to move 130Moving a Point HPressCPress or to move the section DPress BPress 131Moving Part or All of the Design Inserting New Points 132APress BPress Using Stored Custom Stitches133 Saving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s MemorySelect a custom stitch to be deleted 134Saving Custom Stitches to the Computer Select a custom stitch to be retrieved 135Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s Memory Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer136 148 140142 145Cleaning the Race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the LCD Cleaning the Machine Casing139 Cleaning the Bobbin CaseTouch Panel Is Malfunctioning Adjusting the Screen140 Screen Visibility Is Low141 142 Troubleshooting143 Problem Cause Solution144 145 Error Messages146 147 Alarm148 Specifications149 When the screen shown in step a appears Again, pressUpgrading Your MACHINE’S Software 150 When the following screen appears, upgrading is completed151 Stitch Setting Chart152 Auto Manual Straight stitch Left 153154 155 156 157 158 159 IndexNeedle 160English 882-U60 XE0783-001