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Brother QC 1000 operation manual 135, Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s Memory

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USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES

Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s Memory

aPress .

→The pocket selection screen appears.

bSelect a custom stitch to be retrieved.

*Press to view the entire custom stitch.

*Press to return to the previous screen without saving the custom stitch.

cPress .

*Press to delete the custom stitch.

→The selected custom stitch is retrieved and the sewing screen appears.

Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer

Using the included USB cable, connect the sewing machine to your computer so that custom stitches can be retrieved from your computer.

For details on retrieving custom stitches, see “Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer” on page 123.

MY CUSTOM

aSaved custom stitches

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Brother QC 1000 135, Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s Memory, Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer

Contents

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 utility stitches HOW to USE this ManualTo sew characters and patterns Contents Appendix 137 Page Front View Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/Rear View Needle and Presser Foot Section Operation Buttons How to Assemble the Spool Stand ScrewMemo Ball point needle gold colored Part Code Options Getting Ready Turn the main power switch to O to turn off the machine Turn the main power switch to I to turn on the machineTurning the Machine ON/OFF Display Precautions LCD ScreenKey Functions To changeScreen Using the Machine Setting Mode Key PressUsing the Machine Operation Mode Key Using the Pattern Explanation Key Using the Supplemental Spool Pin LOWER/UPPER ThreadingWinding the Bobbin Set the supplemental spool pin in the up positionCut the thread, and then remove the bobbin Pass the thread through the thread guide Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool PinFollow steps g through j on Setting the Bobbin Pulling Up the Bobbin ThreadUpper Threading Attach the bobbin coverPress the Needle Position button to raise the needle Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide markedPass the thread through the thread guide disks marked Release the needle threader leverUsing the Twin Needle PressPress to select the setting for twin needle sewing Press , or press in the screen Select a stitchChanging the Presser Foot Removing the Presser FootAttaching the Presser Foot Or pressChanging the Needle Checking the NeedleOr press About the Needle Fabric/Thread/Needle CombinationsWhen you are finished using the wide table, remove it Install the wide tableSewing Large Pieces of Fabric Sewing Basics Sewing a Stitch SewingLower the presser foot lever Using the Foot Controller Release the foot controller to stop the machineSewing Reinforcement Stitches Using the Knee LifterSewing Curves Sewing Lightweight Fabric Sewing Heavyweight FabricChanging Sewing Direction Adjusting the Stitch Width Adjusting Stitch SettingsAdjusting the Stitch Length Useful Functions Adjusting the Thread TensionAutomatic Reinforcement Stitching Automatic Thread Cutting Pivoting Automatic Fabric Sensor System Select a stitch Press to select the pivot settingRotate the fabric, and then press the Start/ Stop button Locking the Screen Press to return to the original screenUseful Functions Utility Stitches Selecting a Utility Stitch Stitch Selection ScreensUsing the Mirror Image Key Saving Stitch SettingsSelecting a Stitch Using the Sewing Type Selection Key When you have finished sewing, press Follow the directions to sew the stitchSewing the Stitches QuiltingStitch Name Piecing Using the 1/4 Quilting Foot with Guide PiecingPress or , and then attach presser foot J Press , and then attach the 1/4 piecing foot with guideQuilting Follow the steps on page 34 to remove the presser footUsing the Quilting Guide AppliquésWhen you are finished sewing, set Width Control back to OFF Quilting with Satin StitchesSelect or Free-motion QuiltingRemove the presser foot holder see Remove the presser foot holder see Echo Quilting Mm approx /4 inch Mm approx /8 inchPressmode. to cancel the free-motion sewing Straight Stitches Auto ManualSelect a stitch Attach presser foot J Reverse stitchesNeedle Plate and Needle Plate Cover Marks BastingDarts Seams Sew while lightly guiding the fabricFlat Fell Seams GatheringSpread out the fabric along the seam line Pintucks Iron the folds in the same directionZigzag Stitches OvercastingUsing the Cord Guide Bobbin Cover Patchwork Crazy QuiltsSewing Curves Remove the bobbin cover from the machine seeElastic Zigzag Stitches Tape/Elastic AttachingOvercasting Overcasting Using Presser Foot GSew along the presser foot guide Overcasting Using Presser Foot J Overcasting Using the Optional Side Cutter Start sewing → a seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewnBlind Hem Stitches Fold the fabric again, as shownAppliqués If the Needle Does Not Catch the FoldIf the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold Press orScalloping Shell Tuck StitchingSewing Sharp Curves Top Stitching SmockingTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot JFagoting Tape or Elastic Attaching Pull out the threads for the straight stitchesHeirloom Stitching Hemstitching 1 Daisy StitchHemstitching 2 Drawn Work Insert the wing needle 130/705H, sizeHemstitching 3 Drawn Work Press to create a mirror image of the stitchButtonhole Stitches Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric Pull down the buttonhole leverPin Eyelet punch Sewing Stretch Fabrics Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder PlateDarning Use darning stitches for mending and other applicationsBar Tacks Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Button Sewing Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be sewn onAttaching a 4-Hole Button EyeletsAttaching a Button with a Shank Multi-Directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch Press , and then sew seamCentered Zipper Zipper InsertionTopstitch around the zipper, and then remove the basting Side Zipper Inch of sewing spaceSet the presser foot in the 3 mm approx /8 inch margin Inches from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machineSewing the Stitches 100 Character Decorative 4Stitches Selecting Stitch Patterns 102Alphabet Patterns 103To combine patterns, select the next pattern 104 Press Press , thenSewing Stitch Patterns 105Sewing Attractive Finishes Basic SewingAdjusting Patterns 106APress Then press Screen107 DPressEditing Stitch Patterns 108109 Changing the Pattern SizeChanging the Pattern Length Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only Creating a Vertical Mirror Image110 Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern111 Returning to the Beginning of the PatternPress the Start/Stop button to stop Machine, and then press Presssewing.the Start/Stop button to continueCombining Stitch Patterns 112Before Combining Patterns Combining Patterns from Different Categories113 EPress114 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different SizesExample APress BPress CPress Again, and then pressCombining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations 115Example APress CPress Again, and then press Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths 116APress BPress , and then press once so that It appears as 117 Creating Step Patterns 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns OnlyPress , and then press Press again, and then press118 Examples of Pattern CombinationsUsing the Memory Function Stitch Data Precautions119 Saving Stitch Patterns Machine’s Memory120 If the Memory Is FullPress to continue Select a stitch pattern to be deleted121 Saving Stitch Patterns to ComputerRetrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory 122Select a stitch pattern to be retrieved 123 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer124 126 128Designing a Stitch 126Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet part code SA507 Decide the spacing of the stitch127 Examples of Custom StitchesEntering Stitch Data 128129 Press CUse To moveFirst point on the grid sheet Press to add the point indicated by130 Moving a PointHPress APress or to move to the point that you want to moveMoving Part or All of the Design 131CPress or to move the section DPress BPress 132 Inserting New PointsUsing Stored Custom Stitches 133Saving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s Memory APress BPressSaving Custom Stitches to the Computer 134Select a custom stitch to be deleted 135 Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s MemoryRetrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer Select a custom stitch to be retrieved136 140 142145 148Care and Maintenance Cleaning the LCDCleaning the Machine Casing Cleaning the RaceCleaning the Bobbin Case 139Adjusting the Screen 140Screen Visibility Is Low Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning141 Troubleshooting 142Problem Cause Solution 143144 Error Messages 145146 Alarm 147Specifications 148Upgrading Your MACHINE’S Software When the screen shown in step a appears Again, press149 When the following screen appears, upgrading is completed 150Stitch Setting Chart 151152 153 Auto Manual Straight stitch Left154 155 156 157 158 Index 159160 NeedleEnglish 882-U60 XE0783-001