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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Contents, Getting Ready, Sewing Basics

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Important Safety Instructions	1
Introduction	8
Sewing Machine Features	8
Accessories	9
Included accessories	9
Optional accessories	10
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions	11
Machine	11
Needle and presser foot section	12
Operation buttons	12
Operation panel	13
GETTING READY	15
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
SEWING BASICS	49
Sewing	50
General sewing procedure	50
Positioning the fabric	51
Starting to sew	52
Securing the stitching	54
Cutting the thread	56

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Contents, Getting Ready, Sewing Basics

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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 ZEALANDContents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Care and Maintenance APPENDIXStitch Settings Troubleshootinga Easy upper threading Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction b One-touch lower threadingAccessories 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 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 on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off 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 MemoWinding/Installing the Bobbin a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft springa Spool pin b Spool cap Memo GETTING READYIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool Winding/Installing the Bobbin MemomPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin MemoGETTING READY Memo Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo hReattach the bobbin coverUpper Threading Threading the upper threadMemo Upper Threading Memo GETTING READYThreading the needle MemoUpper Threading GETTING READY X The thread is passed through the eye of the needleUsing the twin needle Threading the needle manually without using the needle threaderUpper Threading Memo GETTING READYdInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft When changing the sewing direction Upper Threadinga Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case Pulling up the bobbin threadGETTING READY fReattach the bobbin coverNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleReplacing 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 READYMemo Replacing the Presser FooteAttach the presser foot holder 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 MemoMemo SewingePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller Cutting the thread SEWING BASICSAdjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Memo Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width SEWING BASICSAdjusting the stitch length Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthMemo 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 positionSewing an even seam allowance SEWING BASICSAligning the fabric with the presser foot 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 stitchMemo UTILITY STITCHES† To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” Overcasting StitchesOvercasting 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 positionSew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingBlind 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 STITCHESChanging the stitch width Adjust the stitch width MemoButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Button sewing UTILITY STITCHESkWhen you are finished attaching the button MemoButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing A zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper UTILITY STITCHESb Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the 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 inchQuilting MemoUTILITY STITCHES 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 MemoEyelet Stitching MemoUTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machineDecorative Stitching 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 NameAPPENDIX Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitchingHem stitching Buttonhole stitch Presser Foot Stitch SettingsPattern Twin NeedleOther stitches MemoAPPENDIX 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 APPENDIXTroubleshooting ePress Cancel/clear key or OK keydPress. or Stitch width keys to select Numerics IndexIndex APPENDIX utility decorative stitches67, 110 English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China