Memo, Replacing the Presser Foot | Brother Sewing Machines instruction

eAttach the presser foot holder.

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dWith a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove the walking foot.

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aPresser foot holder screw

eAttach the presser foot holder.

•For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 43).

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zOnly the straight stitch (with reinforcement stitching) and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot. For details on the stitches, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 120).

zThe optional walking foot is available through your Brother dealer.

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Memo, Replacing the Presser Foot, eAttach the presser foot holder

Contents

UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation ManualGETTING READY SEWING BASICS 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 Care and Maintenance APPENDIXStitch Settings Troubleshooting a Easy upper threading Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction 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 When the power fails during use Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine Use only the power cord included with this machine Turning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off c Twin needle/needle stop position Understanding the LCD Screensa Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode d Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitches e Selected stitch Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings Changing the Machine Settings Icon List of stitch or machine attributesAttribute Details Adjusting the brightness of the LCD Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions 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 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 SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter General sewing procedure Sewing Positioning the fabric Sewing Using the foot controller Starting to sewUsing the operation buttons 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 Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches then press start/stop button once Useful FunctionsdPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and once Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curves Useful Sewing Tips Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics foot will return to its normal position Sewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Satin stitching using the sewing using overcasting foot “G”using the optional side cutter 3 UTILITY STITCHES Selecting stitch types and Preset utility stitchSelecting Stitching patterns † Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Selecting stitching† Character stitches No.01-55 Selecting Stitching Preset utility stitch With direct selectionWith number selection 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 b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cuttera Remove the presser foot c Raise the presser foot lever kLowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start hSelect a stitchjPosition the fabric in the side cutter 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 dSelect a stitch If the button does not fit in the button guide platecAttach buttonhole foot “A” 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 Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching 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 hSelect stitch gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearfPress. or Stitch width keys to select 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 a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowance JoiningHeirloom stitching 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 aSelect a stitch Mirror imaging the patterndPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear bPress Saving patterns a Normal b Mirror-imaged Retrieving a pattern Realigning the pattern hPress or Stitch width keys UTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX APPENDIX Stitch SettingsUtility stitches 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 Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Care and Maintenance Removing the needle plate Troubleshooting breaks TroubleshootingThe upper thread The lower thread is is incorrect skippedThe thread tension The fabric is the LCD Error messages Troubleshooting Operation beep Cancelling the operation beepNothing appears in the LCD 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