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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Operation Manual, Getting Ready Sewing Basics

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GETTING READY

SEWING BASICS

UTILITY STITCHES

APPENDIX

Operation Manual

Computerized Sewing Machine

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Operation Manual, Getting Ready Sewing Basics, Utility Stitches Appendix

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GETTING READY SEWING BASICS Operation ManualUTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions 7 For a longer service life 8 For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYGETTING READY ContentsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Settings APPENDIXCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingIntroduction Sewing Machine Featuresa Easy upper threading b One-touch lower threadingIncluded accessories AccessoriesAccessories The following are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesMemo Machine Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Operation buttons Needle and presser foot sectionStitch mode keys h-j Operation panel@ A C Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsPage 1 GETTING READY When you are away from the machine After using the machine Power supply precautionsWhen the power fails during use Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Memo Understanding the LCD Screensa Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Twin needle/needle stop positionChanging the settings Changing the Machine SettingsVarious sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine SettingsGETTING READY MemoList of stitch or machine attributes AttributeChanging the Machine Settings Adjusting the brightness of the LCDBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin Memoa Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Winding/Installing the Bobbina Spool pin b Spool cap GETTING READY MemoIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool Memo Winding/Installing the BobbinmPress start/stop button once Memo Installing the bobbinGETTING READY Memo Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo hReattach the bobbin coverThreading the upper thread Upper ThreadingMemo Upper Threading GETTING READY MemoMemo Threading the needleUpper Threading X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle GETTING READYThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader Using the twin needleUpper Threading GETTING READY MemodInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft Upper Threading When changing the sewing directionGETTING READY Pulling up the bobbin threada Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case fReattach the bobbin coverReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Weight Needle types and their usesMemo GETTING READYReplacing the needle Checking the needlemachine starts sewing Replacing the NeedleGETTING READY Install the twin needle in the same waya Needle clamp screw b Screwdriver a Needle stopperReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the presser foot The presser foot presses down on the fabricd Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder GETTING READYReplacing the Presser Foot Removing the presser foot holderGETTING READY Using the optional walking footReplacing the Presser Foot MemoeAttach the presser foot holder Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesSewing large pieces of fabric GETTING READYSewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces GETTING READY Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the stitch widthSEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterSewing General sewing procedureSewing Positioning the fabricUsing the operation buttons Starting to sewUsing the foot controller SEWING BASICScTurn on the sewing machine SewingMemo Securing the stitchingSewing MemoePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller SEWING BASICS Cutting the threadAdjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthMemo SEWING BASICSAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch lengthMemo Changing the needle stop position Useful FunctionsFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesMemo Useful FunctionsdPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and then press start/stop button onceTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsUseful Sewing Tips foot will return to its normal positionSEWING BASICS Sewing an even seam allowanceAligning the fabric with the presser foot using the optional side cutter using overcasting foot “G”Satin stitching using the sewing 3 UTILITY STITCHESSelecting Stitching Preset utility stitchSelecting stitch types and patterns† Character stitches No.01-55 Selecting stitching† Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Selecting StitchingWith number selection With direct selectionPreset utility stitch MemoMemo MemoSelecting Stitching To select a different stitchUTILITY STITCHES Memo† To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”2-point 3-pointOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cuttera Remove the presser foot b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needleUTILITY STITCHES MemohSelect a stitch jPosition the fabric in the side cutterBasic stitching Basic StitchingBasic Stitching For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” page 3 4 5UTILITY STITCHES Changing the needle positionBlind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem fold UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole sewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingcAttach buttonhole foot “A” dSelect a stitchUTILITY STITCHES Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intendedMemo Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch widthButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing UTILITY STITCHES Button sewingMemo kWhen you are finished attaching the buttonButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionA zipper can be sewn in place UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion UTILITY STITCHES Inserting a side zipperb Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I” Zipper Insertiono Remove the basting stitching UTILITY STITCHESStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attacheddAttach zigzag foot “J” UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Appliqué stitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching a 6.5 mm 1/4 inchMemo QuiltingUTILITY STITCHES aTurn off the sewing machine Free-motion quiltingbholder Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerMemo gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching fPress. or Stitch width keys to selectTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching UTILITY STITCHESMemo Reinforcement StitchingMemo Eyelet StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Decorative StitchingDecorative Stitching UTILITY STITCHES FagotingSmocking Scallop stitchingDecorative Stitching of the upper thread” pageUTILITY STITCHES Shell tuck stitchingHeirloom stitching JoiningDecorative Stitching a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowanceUTILITY STITCHES a 4 mm 3/16 inch Decorative StitchingSewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing patterns UTILITY STITCHESSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Combining patternsaSelect the first pattern MemoChecking the selected pattern Repeat sewing patternsUTILITY STITCHES a Single b RepeateddPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear Mirror imaging the patternSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns aSelect a stitchMemo Saving patternsUTILITY STITCHES a Normal b Mirror-imagedMemo Retrieving a patternMemo MemoUTILITY STITCHES Realigning the patternhPress or Stitch width keys Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsUTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX Utility stitches Stitch SettingsAPPENDIX LeftStitch Name Stitch SettingsRick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching APPENDIXHem stitching Buttonhole stitch Pattern Stitch SettingsPresser Foot Twin NeedleMemo Other stitchesAPPENDIX 1 Pattern for making adjustment Stitch Settings2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern MemoCleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowRemoving the needle plate Care and MaintenanceAPPENDIX TroubleshootingThe upper thread Troubleshootingbreaks The lower thread isskipped APPENDIXThe thread tension is incorrectthe LCD TroubleshootingAPPENDIX Error messagesTroubleshooting Nothing appears in the LCD Cancelling the operation beepOperation beep APPENDIXePress Cancel/clear key or OK key TroubleshootingdPress. or Stitch width keys to select Index NumericsIndex utility decorative stitches APPENDIX67, 110 English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China