Cutting the thread, Sewing Basics | Brother Sewing Machines specification

Cutting the thread

SEWING BASICS ————————————————————————————————————————————

Cutting the thread

When you have finished sewing, cut the threads with the thread cutter on the side of the machine.

aWhen you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped, if the needle is not

raised, press (needle position button) once to raise the needle.

aNeedle position button

XThe needle is raised.

bRaise the presser foot lever.

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aPresser foot lever

cPull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

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aThread cutter

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Cutting the thread, Sewing Basics

Contents

GETTING READY SEWING BASICS Operation ManualUTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Important 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 ONLY Contents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Settings APPENDIXCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting Introduction Sewing Machine Featuresa Easy upper threading b One-touch lower threading Accessories 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 section Operation panel Stitch mode keys h-j@ A C Page 1 GETTING READY When you are away from the machine After using the machine Power supply precautionsWhen the power fails during use Use only the power cord included with this machine Turning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode Understanding the LCD Screensc Twin needle/needle stop position d Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitches e Selected stitch Changing the settings Changing the Machine SettingsVarious sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine Settings Attribute List of stitch or machine attributesIcon Details Adjusting the brightness of the LCD Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin Actual size Winding/Installing the Bobbin a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft springa 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 Threading the upper thread Upper Threading Upper Threading GETTING READY Threading the needle X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader Using the twin needle dInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft When changing the sewing direction Pulling up the bobbin thread a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin casefReattach the bobbin cover Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleReplacing the Needle Needle types and their uses WeightThread Checking the needle Replacing the needlemachine starts sewing Install the twin needle in the same way a Needle clamp screw b Screwdrivera 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 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces GETTING READY Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the stitch widthSEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Sewing General sewing procedure Sewing Positioning the fabric Using the operation buttons Starting to sewUsing 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 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch length Changing the needle stop position Useful FunctionsFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches dPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and Useful Functionsthen press start/stop button once once Trial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsUseful Sewing Tips foot will return to its normal position Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing an even seam allowance using the optional side cutter using overcasting foot “G”Satin stitching using the sewing 3 UTILITY STITCHES Selecting Stitching Preset utility stitchSelecting stitch types and patterns † Character stitches No.01-55 Selecting stitching† Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Selecting Stitching With number selection With direct selectionPreset utility stitch Saved patterns To select a different stitch † To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” Overcasting StitchesOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” 2-point3-point a Remove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterb Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle c Raise the presser foot lever jPosition the fabric in the side cutter hSelect a stitchkLowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start a 2 cm 3/4 inch Basic Stitching Basic stitchingBasic Stitching 3 4 5 For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” pageChanging the needle position Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingBlind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing cAttach buttonhole foot “A” If the button does not fit in the button guide platedSelect 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 Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperA zipper can be sewn in place Zipper Insertion b Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the Inserting a side zipper hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I” o Remove the basting stitching Stretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic 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 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Piecinga 6.5 mm 1/4 inch Quilting Free-motion quilting aTurn off the sewing machinebholder Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller fPress. or Stitch width keys to select gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearhSelect stitch a Narrower b Wider Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement Stitching Eyelet Stitching Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machineDecorative Stitching Fagoting Scallop stitching Smockingof the upper thread” page Shell tuck stitching Heirloom stitching Joininga 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 the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns Combining patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsaSelect the first pattern Repeat sewing patterns Checking the selected patterna Single b Repeated dPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear Mirror imaging the patternaSelect a stitch bPress a Normal b Mirror-imaged Saving patterns Retrieving a pattern Realigning the pattern hPress or Stitch width keys UTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX Utility stitches Stitch SettingsAPPENDIX Left Stitch Name Stitch Settings Hem stitching Buttonhole stitch Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching Presser Foot Twin NeedleWalking Foot APPENDIX Other stitches 1 Pattern for making adjustment 2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other patternLeft/Right Flipping Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Removing the needle plate Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting The upper thread Troubleshootingbreaks The lower thread is The thread tension skippedis incorrect The fabric is the LCD Error messages Troubleshooting Nothing appears in the LCD Cancelling the operation beepOperation beep For a correct operation One beep is sounded ePress Cancel/clear key or OK key Index Numerics Index utility decorative stitches English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China