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Brother QC 1000 operation manual Using the Machine Operation Mode Key

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LCD SCREEN

Using the Machine Operation Mode Key

Basic machine operations and other information based on the contents of this Operation Manual are stored in this machine.

Press

to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to

see more information about that category. ■ Contents of Each Category

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions	Sewing Basics	Troubleshooting

Presser foot lever	Upper threading
Sewing speed controller	Bobbin winding
Handwheel	Changing the needle
Flat bed attachment with	Changing the presser foot
accessory compartment	Setting the bobbin
	Setting the bobbin
Knee lifter
Foot controller

Main Buttons	Useful Functions	Maintenance

“Thread Cutter” button	Pivoting	Cleaning the race and bobbin case
“Presser Foot Lifter” button	Automatic drop feed
	Automatic drop feed
“Start/Stop” button	Automatic fabric sensor system
	Automatic fabric sensor system
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”
button
“Needle Position” button

Getting Ready

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Brother QC 1000 operation manual Using the Machine Operation Mode Key

Contents

Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Page Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine HOW to USE this Manual To sew utility stitchesTo sew characters and patterns Contents Appendix 137 Page Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front ViewRight-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 I to turn on the machine Turn the main power switch to O to turn off 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 Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin Pass the thread through the thread guideFollow 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 CombinationsInstall the wide table When you are finished using the wide table, remove itSewing Large Pieces of Fabric Sewing Basics Sewing Sewing a StitchLower the presser foot lever Using the Foot Controller Release the foot controller to stop the machineUsing the Knee Lifter Sewing Reinforcement StitchesSewing Curves Sewing Heavyweight Fabric Sewing Lightweight FabricChanging Sewing Direction Adjusting Stitch Settings Adjusting the Stitch WidthAdjusting the Stitch Length Adjusting the Thread Tension Useful FunctionsAutomatic Reinforcement Stitching Automatic Thread Cutting Pivoting Select a stitch Press to select the pivot setting Automatic Fabric Sensor SystemRotate 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 ScreensSaving Stitch Settings Using the Mirror Image KeySelecting 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 StitchesFree-motion Quilting Select orRemove 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 fabricGathering Flat Fell SeamsSpread 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 Using Presser Foot G OvercastingSew 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 orShell Tuck Stitching ScallopingSewing 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 onEyelets Attaching a 4-Hole ButtonAttaching a Button with a Shank Multi-Directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch Press , and then sew seamZipper Insertion Centered ZipperTopstitch 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 102103 Alphabet PatternsTo 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 press115 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different OrientationsExample APress CPress Again, and then press 116 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different LengthsAPress 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 Computer122 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s MemorySelect 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 move131 Moving Part or All of the DesignCPress or to move the section DPress BPress 132 Inserting New PointsUsing Stored Custom Stitches 133Saving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s Memory APress BPress134 Saving Custom Stitches to the ComputerSelect 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 148When the screen shown in step a appears Again, press Upgrading Your MACHINE’S Software149 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