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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual

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Computerized Sewing Machine Operation ManualGETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIXImportant 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 ONLYContents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Troubleshooting APPENDIXStitch Settings Care and Maintenanceb One-touch lower threading Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction a Easy upper threadingAccessories Included accessoriesAccessories Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessoriesMemo Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions MachineNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Operation buttons Needle and presser foot sectionNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Operation panelStitch mode keys h-j @ A CPage 1 GETTING READY Use only the power cord included with this machine Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during useTurning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off c Twin needle/needle stop position Understanding the LCD ScreensMemo a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch modeChanging the Machine Settings Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changedAttribute MemoGETTING READY List of stitch or machine attributesChanging the Machine Settings Adjusting the brightness of the LCDMemo Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft springa Spool pin b Spool cap Memo GETTING READYIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool Winding/Installing the Bobbin MemomPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin MemoGETTING READY hReattach the bobbin cover Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo MemoUpper Threading Threading the upper threadMemo Upper Threading GETTING READY MemoThreading the needle MemoUpper Threading X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle GETTING READYUsing the twin needle Threading the needle manually without using the needle threaderUpper Threading Memo GETTING READYdInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft Upper Threading When changing the sewing directionfReattach the bobbin cover Pulling up the bobbin threadGETTING READY a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin caseNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleReplacing the Needle GETTING READY Needle types and their usesWeight MemoReplacing the Needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle machine starts sewinga Needle stopper Install the twin needle in the same wayGETTING READY a Needle clamp screw b ScrewdriverThe presser foot presses down on the fabric Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footd 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 footMemo Replacing the Presser FooteAttach the presser foot holder GETTING READY Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing large pieces of fabricSewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces GETTING READY The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length SEWING BASICSSewing General sewing procedureSewing Positioning the fabricSEWING BASICS Starting to sewUsing the operation buttons Using the foot controllercTurn on the sewing machine SewingMemo Securing the stitchingMemo SewingePress 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 SEWING BASICS Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width MemoAdjusting the stitch length Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthMemo Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described belowthen press start/stop button once Useful FunctionsMemo dPosition the fabric under the presser foot, andSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionfoot will return to its normal position Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Useful Sewing TipsSewing an even seam allowance SEWING BASICSAligning the fabric with the presser foot 3 UTILITY STITCHES using overcasting foot “G”using the optional side cutter Satin stitching using the sewingpatterns Preset utility stitchSelecting Stitching Selecting stitch types andSelecting Stitching Selecting stitching† Character stitches No.01-55 † Utility decorative stitches No.01-62Memo With direct selectionWith number selection Preset utility stitchTo select a different stitch MemoMemo Selecting StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHES† To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” Overcasting StitchesOvercasting Stitches 3-point Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”UTILITY STITCHES 2-pointb Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterOvercasting Stitches a Remove the presser footjPosition the fabric in the side cutter MemoUTILITY STITCHES hSelect a stitchBasic Stitching Basic stitchingBasic Stitching Changing the needle position 3 4 5For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” page UTILITY STITCHESSew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingBlind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem fold UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole sewingdSelect a stitch Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate cAttach buttonhole foot “A”UTILITY STITCHES Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intendedChanging the stitch width Adjust the stitch width MemoButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing UTILITY STITCHES Button sewingkWhen you are finished attaching the button MemoButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing UTILITY STITCHES Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper A zipper can be sewn in placeZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper UTILITY STITCHESb 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 fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attachingdAttach zigzag foot “J” UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Appliqué stitchinga 6.5 mm 1/4 inch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingQuilting MemoUTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Free-motion quiltingaTurn off the sewing machine bholderUTILITY STITCHES Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerfPress. or Stitch width keys to select gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearMemo Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingMemo Reinforcement StitchingEyelet Stitching MemoUTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machineDecorative Stitching UTILITY STITCHES Fagotingof the upper thread” page Scallop stitchingSmocking Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Shell tuck stitchinga Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowance JoiningHeirloom stitching Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES a 4 mm 3/16 inch Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing patternsMemo Combining patternsSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns aSelect the first patterna Single b Repeated Repeat sewing patternsChecking the selected pattern UTILITY STITCHESaSelect a stitch Mirror imaging the patterndPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patternsa Normal b Mirror-imaged Saving patternsMemo UTILITY STITCHESMemo Retrieving a patternMemo MemoUTILITY STITCHES Realigning the patternhPress or Stitch width keys Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsUTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX Left Stitch SettingsUtility stitches APPENDIXStitch Name Stitch SettingsAPPENDIX Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitchingHem stitching Buttonhole stitch Twin Needle Stitch SettingsPattern Presser FootOther stitches MemoAPPENDIX Memo Stitch Settings1 Pattern for making adjustment 2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other patternSimple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceRemoving the needle plate Care and MaintenanceAPPENDIX TroubleshootingThe lower thread is TroubleshootingThe upper thread breaksis incorrect APPENDIXskipped The thread tensionthe LCD TroubleshootingAPPENDIX Error messagesTroubleshooting APPENDIX Cancelling the operation beepNothing appears in the LCD Operation beepTroubleshooting ePress Cancel/clear key or OK keydPress. or Stitch width keys to select Index NumericsIndex APPENDIX utility decorative stitches67, 110 English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China