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Brother QC 1000 operation manual Elastic Zigzag Stitches, Tape/Elastic Attaching

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SEWING THE STITCHES

Elastic Zigzag Stitches

Use elastic zigzag stitches for a wide variety of applications, including overcasting, tape attaching, and darning.

	Stitch		Presser		Stitch width		Stitch length		Twin
		Stitch Name		Applications	[mm (inch)]		[mm (inch)]
	Key		Foot						Needle
					Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual

		2 step elastic zigzag		For overcasting (medium weight	5.0	1.5 - 7.0	1.0	0.2 - 4.0	OK
				and stretch fabrics), attaching
					(3/16)	(1/16 - 1/4)	(1/16)	(1/64 - 1/16)	( J )
				tape and elastic


		3 step elastic zigzag		For overcasting (medium,	5.0	1.5 - 7.0	1.0	0.2 - 4.0	OK
				heavyweight and stretch fabrics),
					(3/16)	(1/16 - 1/4)	(1/16)	(1/64 - 1/16)	( J )
				attaching tape and elastic

aSelect a stitch, and then attach presser foot

“J”.

■Tape/Elastic Attaching

Stretch the tape or elastic flat. While stretching the tape or elastic flat, sew the tape or elastic to the fabric.

a

aTape/elastic

■Overcasting

Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of stretch fabrics. Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.

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Brother QC 1000 operation manual Elastic Zigzag Stitches, Tape/Elastic Attaching

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 Screw How to Assemble the Spool StandMemo 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 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 Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin Pass the thread through the thread guideFollow steps g through j on 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 NeedleInstall 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 Release the foot controller to stop the machine Using the Foot ControllerUsing 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 Press to return to the original screen Locking the ScreenUseful Functions Utility Stitches Stitch Selection Screens Selecting a Utility StitchSaving Stitch Settings Using the Mirror Image KeySelecting a Stitch 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 OFFFree-motion Quilting Select orRemove the presser foot holder see 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 SeamsGathering Flat Fell SeamsSpread out the fabric along the seam line 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 StitchesOvercasting Using Presser Foot G OvercastingSew along the presser foot guide 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 FoldShell Tuck Stitching ScallopingSewing Sharp Curves 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 SewingEyelets Attaching a 4-Hole ButtonAttaching a Button with a Shank Press , and then sew seam Multi-Directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag StitchZipper Insertion Centered ZipperTopstitch around the zipper, and then remove the basting 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 Patterns103 Alphabet PatternsTo combine patterns, select the next pattern 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 BPress115 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 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 121122 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s MemorySelect a stitch pattern to be retrieved 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 HPress131 Moving Part or All of the DesignCPress or to move the section DPress BPress Inserting New Points 132APress BPress Using Stored Custom Stitches133 Saving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s Memory134 Saving Custom Stitches to the ComputerSelect a custom stitch to be deleted 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 SpecificationsWhen the screen shown in step a appears Again, press Upgrading Your MACHINE’S Software149 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