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Index
Numerics
1/4 inch quilting foot	10
1/4 inch quilting foot with guide	10
2-point zigzag stitch	72
3-point zigzag stitch	72
A
accessories	9
accessory bag	9
adjustable zipper/piping foot	10
air vent	11
appliqué	94
automatic reinforcement stitching	60
automatic reverse stitching	60
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key	13
B
bar tack	100
baseline	76
basic stitching	75
blind hem stitch	77
blind stitch foot	9
bobbin	9, 26
bobbin case	126
bobbin cover	12, 27
bobbin thread	26
pulling up	36
bobbin winder	11
bobbin winder shaft spring	23
bobbin-winding	8, 22
bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disk .. 11, 24
brightness	21
built-in stitches	8
button fitting foot	9, 84
button sewing	79, 84
buttonhole foot	9, 83
buttonhole lever	12, 81, 101
buttonhole stitching	79

curves	62
cylindrical pieces	46
D
decorative satin stitches	110, 124
decorative stitches	110, 124
decorative stitching	103
direct selection	66
disc-shaped screwdriver	9
E
elastic tape	91
electrical outlet	17
error messages	132
even seam allowance	64
extra spool pin	9, 34
eyelet	102
eyelet punch	9, 82, 102
F
fagoting	104
features	8
feed dog position switch	11, 98
feed dogs	12, 97
flatbed attachment	11
flipping	113
foot controller	9, 52
foot controller jack	11
free-arm sewing	46
free-motion quilting	97
H
handwheel	11, 51
heirloom stitching	107
I
included accessories	9

C
cancel/clear key	13
care	126
changing machine settings	19
changing sewing direction	62
changing the settings	19
character stitches	67, 110, 124
character/utility decorative stitch key	13
checking patterns	112
cleaning	126
cleaning brush	9, 126
combining patterns	111
crazy quilt stitching	95
cross-stitch	110
cross-stitches	110, 124

J
joining	107
joining stitch	93
L
LCD	13, 18, 21, 134
brightness	21, 134
leather/vinyl fabrics	64
lower threading	8, 26
M
machine settings	19

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Numerics, Index

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 SEWING BASICS ContentsGETTING READY UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Settings APPENDIXCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting Introduction Sewing Machine Featuresa Easy upper threading b One-touch lower threading Accessories AccessoriesIncluded accessories Memo Optional accessoriesThe following are available as optional accessories Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsMachine Operation buttons Needle and presser foot section @ A C Operation panelStitch mode keys h-j 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 the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine 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 Spool pin b Spool cap Winding/Installing the Bobbina Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring 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 fReattach the bobbin cover Pulling up the bobbin threada Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Thread Needle types and their usesWeight machine starts sewing Checking the needleReplacing the needle a Needle stopper Install the twin needle in the same waya Needle clamp screw b Screwdriver 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 Sewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces 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 Changing the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Thread Tension 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 3-point Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”2-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 Changing the needle position 3 4 5For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” page 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 A zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper 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 a 6.5 mm 1/4 inch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Quilting bholder Free-motion quiltingaTurn off the sewing machine 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 Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement Stitching Eyelet Stitching Decorative Stitching Decorative StitchingVarious decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Fagoting of the upper thread” page Scallop stitchingSmocking 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 patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns aSelect the first pattern Combining patternsSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns a Single b Repeated Repeat sewing patternsChecking the selected pattern 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 Walking Foot Presser FootTwin Needle APPENDIX Other stitches Left/Right Flipping 1 Pattern for making adjustment2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern 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