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eStart sewing.

Partially removing threads is called “drawnwork”. This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a loose weave.

Two ways to create drawnwork are described below.

■Drawnwork (Example 1)

aPull out several threads from the fabric.

bTurn on the sewing machine.

cSelect stitch 36 .

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 67).

dAttach monogramming foot “N”.

eWith the right side of the fabric facing up, sew along the right edge of the frayed section.

N

fPresspanel. (Settings key) in the operation

XThe settings screen appears.

gPress or (Stitch length keys) until is displayed.

XThe screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Utility Stitches

Contents

GETTING READY SEWING BASICS Operation ManualUTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Important 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 ONLY GETTING READY ContentsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Settings APPENDIXCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting Introduction Sewing Machine Featuresa Easy upper threading b One-touch lower threading Included 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 section Stitch mode keys h-j Operation panel@ A C Page 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 machine Turning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode Understanding the LCD Screensc Twin needle/needle stop position d Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitches e Selected stitch Changing the settings Changing the Machine SettingsVarious sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine Settings Attribute List of stitch or machine attributesIcon Details Adjusting the brightness of the LCD Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin Actual size a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Winding/Installing the Bobbina Spool pin b Spool cap If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool mPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin hReattach the bobbin cover Threading the upper thread Upper Threading Upper Threading GETTING READY Threading the needle X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader Using the twin needle dInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft When changing the sewing direction a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case Pulling up the bobbin threadfReattach the bobbin cover Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Weight Needle types and their usesThread Replacing the needle Checking the needlemachine starts sewing a Needle clamp screw b Screwdriver Install the twin needle in the same waya Needle stopper Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the presser foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder Using the optional walking foot eAttach the presser foot holder Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces GETTING READY Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the stitch widthSEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Sewing General sewing procedure Sewing Positioning the fabric Using the operation buttons Starting to sewUsing the foot controller bPress start/stop button once cTurn on the sewing machine Securing the stitching ePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller Cutting the thread Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch length Changing the needle stop position Useful FunctionsFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches dPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and Useful Functionsthen press start/stop button once once Trial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsUseful Sewing Tips foot will return to its normal position Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing an even seam allowance using the optional side cutter using overcasting foot “G”Satin stitching using the sewing 3 UTILITY STITCHES Selecting Stitching Preset utility stitchSelecting stitch types and patterns † Character stitches No.01-55 Selecting stitching† Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Selecting Stitching With number selection With direct selectionPreset utility stitch Saved patterns To select a different stitch † To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches 2-point Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”3-point a Remove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterb Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle c Raise the presser foot lever jPosition the fabric in the side cutter hSelect a stitchkLowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start a 2 cm 3/4 inch Basic stitching Basic StitchingBasic Stitching For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” page 3 4 5Changing the needle position Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing cAttach buttonhole foot “A” If the button does not fit in the button guide platedSelect a stitch fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width Button sewing kWhen you are finished attaching the button Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionA zipper can be sewn in place Zipper Insertion b Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the Inserting a side zipper hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I” o Remove the basting stitching Stretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached dAttach zigzag foot “J” Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitching Piecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchinga 6.5 mm 1/4 inch Quilting aTurn off the sewing machine Free-motion quiltingbholder Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller fPress. or Stitch width keys to select gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearhSelect stitch a Narrower b Wider Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement Stitching Eyelet Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Decorative StitchingDecorative Stitching Fagoting Smocking Scallop stitchingof the upper thread” page Shell tuck stitching Heirloom stitching Joininga Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowance c Straight stitch UTILITY STITCHES a 4 mm 3/16 inch Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Combining patternsaSelect the first pattern Checking the selected pattern Repeat sewing patternsa Single b Repeated dPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear Mirror imaging the patternaSelect a stitch bPress a Normal b Mirror-imaged Saving patterns Retrieving a pattern Realigning the pattern hPress or Stitch width keys UTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX Utility stitches Stitch SettingsAPPENDIX Left Stitch Name Stitch Settings Hem stitching Buttonhole stitch Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching Twin Needle Presser FootWalking Foot APPENDIX Other stitches 2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern 1 Pattern for making adjustmentLeft/Right Flipping Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Removing the needle plate Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting The upper thread Troubleshootingbreaks The lower thread is The thread tension skippedis incorrect The fabric is the LCD Error messages Troubleshooting Nothing appears in the LCD Cancelling the operation beepOperation beep For a correct operation One beep is sounded ePress Cancel/clear key or OK key Index Numerics Index utility decorative stitches English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China