Getting Ready | Brother Sewing Machines instruction

1 GETTING READY

1 GETTING READY

The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.

Turning the Machine On/Off	16
Power supply precautions	16
Turning on the machine	17
Turning off the machine	17
Understanding the LCD Screens	18
Changing the Machine Settings	19
Changing the settings	19
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD	21
Winding/Installing the Bobbin	22
Bobbin precautions	22
Winding the bobbin	22
Installing the bobbin	26
Upper Threading	28
Threading the upper thread	28
Threading the needle	31
Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)	33
Using the twin needle	33
Pulling up the bobbin thread	36
Replacing the Needle	37
Needle precautions	37
Needle types and their uses	38
Checking the needle	39
Replacing the needle	39
Replacing the Presser Foot	41
Presser foot precautions	41
Replacing the presser foot	41
Removing the presser foot holder	43
Using the optional walking foot	44
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces	46
Stitching cylindrical pieces	46
Sewing large pieces of fabric	46

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Getting Ready

Contents

Operation Manual GETTING READY SEWING BASICSUTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions 7 For a longer service life 8 For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND GETTING READY ContentsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Stitch SettingsCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Machine Features Introductiona 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 Needle and presser foot section Operation buttons Stitch mode keys h-j Operation panel@ A C Page 1 GETTING READY Power supply precautions When you are away from the machine After using the machineWhen 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 Understanding the LCD Screens a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch modec Twin needle/needle stop position d Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitches e Selected stitch Changing the Machine Settings Changing the settingsVarious sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine Settings List of stitch or machine attributes AttributeIcon Details Adjusting the brightness of the LCD Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding 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 Upper Threading Threading the upper thread Upper Threading Memo Threading the needle X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle Using the twin needle Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 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 Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing 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 width Adjusting the stitch lengthSEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter General sewing procedure Sewing Positioning the fabric Sewing Starting to sew Using the operation buttonsUsing 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 and Length Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Useful Functions Changing the needle stop positionFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches Useful Functions dPosition the fabric under the presser foot, andthen press start/stop button once once Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsUseful Sewing Tips foot will return to its normal position Sewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser foot using overcasting foot “G” using the optional side cutterSatin stitching using the sewing 3 UTILITY STITCHES Preset utility stitch Selecting StitchingSelecting stitch types and patterns Selecting stitching † Character stitches No.01-55† Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Selecting Stitching With direct selection With number 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 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter a Remove the presser footb Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle c Raise the presser foot lever hSelect a stitch jPosition the fabric in the side cutterkLowersewing.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 If the button does not fit in the button guide plate cAttach buttonhole foot “A”dSelect 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 Inserting a side zipper b Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I” o Remove the basting stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic 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 gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear fPress. or Stitch width keys to selecthSelect 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 Joining Heirloom stitchinga 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 Mirror imaging the pattern dPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearaSelect a stitch bPress Saving patterns a Normal b Mirror-imaged Retrieving a pattern Realigning the pattern hPress or Stitch width keys UTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX Stitch Settings Utility stitchesAPPENDIX Left Stitch Settings Stitch Name Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching Hem stitching Buttonhole stitch Twin Needle Presser FootWalking Foot Other stitches APPENDIX 2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern 1 Pattern for making adjustmentLeft/Right Flipping Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Care and Maintenance Removing the needle plate Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The upper threadbreaks The lower thread is skipped The thread tensionis incorrect The fabric is the LCD Error messages Troubleshooting Cancelling the operation beep Nothing appears in the LCDOperation beep For a correct operation One beep is sounded ePress Cancel/clear key or OK key Numerics Index Index utility decorative stitches English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China