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Brother Sewing Machines Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces, Stitching cylindrical pieces

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Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces

When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment.

Stitching cylindrical pieces

Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs.

aPull the flat bed attachment off to the left.

XWith the flat bed attachment removed, free- arm sewing is possible.

bSlide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm, and then sew from the top.

Sewing large pieces of fabric

The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces of fabric easier.

aOpentable. up the legs at the bottom of the wide Pull out the four legs until they snap into place.

bPull the flat bed attachment off to the left.

cWhen you are finished with free-arm sewing, install the flat bed attachment back in its original position.

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Brother Sewing Machines Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces, Stitching cylindrical pieces, Sewing large pieces of fabric

Contents

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 ONLYSEWING BASICS ContentsGETTING READY UTILITY STITCHES Troubleshooting APPENDIXStitch Settings Care and Maintenanceb One-touch lower threading Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction a Easy upper threadingAccessories 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 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 the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine 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 bobbina 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 MemoGETTING READY mPress start/stop button once Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo GETTING READY Installing the bobbinMemo hReattach the bobbin cover Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo MemoMemo Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread Upper Threading GETTING READY MemoUpper Threading Threading the needleMemo X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle GETTING READYUpper Threading Using the twin needleThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader dInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft MemoGETTING READY Upper Threading When changing the sewing directionfReattach the bobbin cover Pulling up the bobbin threadGETTING READY a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin caseReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing 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 footeAttach the presser foot holder MemoReplacing the Presser Foot 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 stitchingePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller MemoSewing SEWING BASICS Cutting the threadChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Thread Tension SEWING BASICS Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width MemoMemo Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length 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 TipsAligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing an even seam allowanceSEWING BASICS 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 Stitching† To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one MemoUTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting 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 STITCHESBlind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind 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 intendedButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch widthMemo UTILITY STITCHES Button sewingButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing kWhen you are finished attaching the buttonMemo UTILITY STITCHES Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper A zipper can be sewn in placeZipper Insertion b Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the Inserting a side zipperUTILITY STITCHES 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 StitchingUTILITY STITCHES QuiltingMemo 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 StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Eyelet StitchingMemo Decorative Stitching Decorative StitchingVarious decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine 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 SettingsHem stitching Buttonhole stitch APPENDIXRick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching Twin Needle Stitch SettingsPattern Presser FootAPPENDIX Other stitchesMemo 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 beepdPress. or Stitch width keys to select TroubleshootingePress Cancel/clear key or OK key Index NumericsIndex 67, 110 APPENDIXutility decorative stitches English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China