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Brother Sewing Machines Sewing Basics, Adjusting the stitch width, Adjusting the stitch length

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2	SEWING BASICS
	The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.
	Sewing	50
	General sewing procedure	50
	Positioning the fabric	51
	Starting to sew	52
	Securing the stitching	54
	Cutting the thread	56
	Adjusting the Thread Tension	57
	Changing the tension of the upper thread	57
	Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length	58
	Adjusting the stitch width	58
	Adjusting the stitch length	59
	Useful Functions	60
	Changing the needle stop position	60
	Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches	60
	Useful Sewing Tips	62
	Trial sewing	62
	Changing the sewing direction	62
	Sewing curves	62
	Sewing thick fabrics	62
	Sewing thin fabrics	63
	Sewing stretch fabrics	63
	Sewing an even seam allowance	64

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Sewing Basics, The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter

Contents

UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation ManualGETTING READY SEWING BASICS Computerized Sewing MachineImportant 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 ZEALANDSEWING BASICS ContentsGETTING READY UTILITY STITCHES Care and Maintenance APPENDIXStitch Settings Troubleshootinga Easy upper threading Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction b One-touch lower 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 Needle and presser foot section Operation buttons@ A C Operation panelStitch mode keys h-j Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsPage 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 machineTurning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode Understanding the LCD ScreensMemo c Twin needle/needle stop positionVarious sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings Changing the Machine SettingsList of stitch or machine attributes MemoGETTING READY AttributeAdjusting the brightness of the LCD Changing the Machine SettingsWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Memoa 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 Memo Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo hReattach the bobbin coverMemo Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread Upper Threading Memo GETTING READYUpper Threading Threading the needleMemo GETTING READY X The thread is passed through the eye of the needleUpper 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 When changing the sewing direction Upper Threadinga Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case Pulling up the bobbin threadGETTING READY fReattach the bobbin coverReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Memo Needle types and their usesWeight GETTING READYmachine starts sewing Checking the needleReplacing the needle Replacing the Needlea Needle clamp screw b Screwdriver Install the twin needle in the same wayGETTING READY a Needle stopperReplacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabricGETTING READY d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder Replacing the Presser FootUsing the optional walking foot GETTING READYeAttach the presser foot holder MemoReplacing the Presser Foot Sewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces GETTING READYSewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces GETTING READY SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterGeneral sewing procedure SewingPositioning the fabric SewingUsing the foot controller Starting to sewUsing the operation buttons SEWING BASICSSewing cTurn on the sewing machineSecuring the stitching MemoePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller MemoSewing Cutting the thread SEWING BASICSChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Thread Tension Memo Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width SEWING BASICSMemo Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesdPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and Useful FunctionsMemo then press start/stop button onceChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesUseful Sewing Tips Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics foot will return to its normal positionAligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing an even seam allowanceSEWING BASICS Satin stitching using the sewing using overcasting foot “G”using the optional side cutter 3 UTILITY STITCHESSelecting stitch types and Preset utility stitchSelecting Stitching patterns† Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Selecting stitching† Character stitches No.01-55 Selecting StitchingPreset utility stitch With direct selectionWith number selection MemoSelecting Stitching MemoMemo To select a different stitch† 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 2-point Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”UTILITY STITCHES 3-pointa Remove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterOvercasting Stitches b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needlehSelect a stitch MemoUTILITY STITCHES jPosition the fabric in the side cutterBasic Stitching Basic StitchingBasic stitching UTILITY STITCHES 3 4 5For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” page Changing the needle positionBlind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching UTILITY STITCHES If the needle catches too much of the hem foldButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing UTILITY STITCHEScAttach buttonhole foot “A” Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate dSelect a stitchDo not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch widthMemo Button sewing UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing kWhen you are finished attaching the buttonMemo A zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion b Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the Inserting a side zipperUTILITY STITCHES Zipper Insertion hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I”UTILITY STITCHES o Remove the basting stitchingElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attachedUTILITY STITCHES dAttach zigzag foot “J”Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing a 6.5 mm 1/4 inchUTILITY STITCHES QuiltingMemo bholder Free-motion quiltingaTurn off the sewing machine Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingSatin stitching using the sewing speed controller UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearMemo fPress. or Stitch width keys to selectBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching UTILITY STITCHESReinforcement Stitching MemoUTILITY STITCHES Eyelet StitchingMemo Decorative Stitching Decorative StitchingVarious decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Fagoting UTILITY STITCHESDecorative Stitching Scallop stitchingSmocking of the upper thread” pageShell tuck stitching UTILITY STITCHESDecorative Stitching JoiningHeirloom stitching a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowanceUTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching a 4 mm 3/16 inchSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns UTILITY STITCHESaSelect the first pattern Combining patternsSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns MemoUTILITY STITCHES Repeat sewing patternsChecking the selected pattern a Single b RepeatedSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Mirror imaging the patterndPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear aSelect a stitchUTILITY STITCHES Saving patternsMemo a Normal b Mirror-imagedMemo Retrieving a patternMemo MemoRealigning the pattern UTILITY STITCHESSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns hPress or Stitch width keysUTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX APPENDIX Stitch SettingsUtility stitches LeftStitch Settings Stitch NameHem stitching Buttonhole stitch APPENDIXRick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching Presser Foot Stitch SettingsPattern Twin NeedleAPPENDIX Other stitchesMemo 2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern Stitch Settings1 Pattern for making adjustment MemoCleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance Removing the needle plateTroubleshooting APPENDIXbreaks TroubleshootingThe upper thread The lower thread isThe thread tension APPENDIXskipped is incorrectTroubleshooting the LCDError messages APPENDIXTroubleshooting Operation beep Cancelling the operation beepNothing appears in the LCD APPENDIXdPress. or Stitch width keys to select TroubleshootingePress Cancel/clear key or OK key Numerics IndexIndex 67, 110 APPENDIXutility decorative stitches English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China

SEWING BASICS

The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.

Adjusting the stitch width

Adjusting the stitch length