Utility Stitches, Basic stitching | Brother Sewing Machines instruction

3 UTILITY STITCHES

3 UTILITY STITCHES

The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter.

Selecting Stitching	66
Selecting stitch types and patterns	66
Selecting stitching	67
Overcasting Stitches	71
Sewing overcasting stitches
using overcasting foot “G”	71
Sewing overcasting stitches
using zigzag foot “J”	72
Sewing overcasting stitches
using the optional side cutter	73
Basic Stitching	75
Basic stitching	75
Blind Hem Stitching	77
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing....	79
Buttonhole sewing	80
Button sewing	84
Zipper Insertion	86
Inserting a centered zipper	86
Inserting a side zipper	88
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
and Elastic Tape	91
Stretch stitching	91
Elastic attaching	91
Appliqué, Patchwork
and Quilt Stitching	93
Appliqué stitching	94
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching	95
Piecing	95
Quilting	96
Free-motion quilting	97
Satin stitching using the sewing
speed controller	98

Reinforcement Stitching	100
Triple stretch stitching	100
Bar tack stitching	100
Eyelet Stitching	102
Decorative Stitching	103
Fagoting	104
Scallop stitching	105
Smocking	105
Shell tuck stitching	106
Joining	107
Heirloom stitching	107
Sewing the Various Built-In
Decorative Patterns	110
Sewing beautiful patterns	110
Sewing patterns	110
Combining patterns	111
Repeat sewing patterns	112
Checking the selected pattern	112
Mirror imaging the pattern	113
Retrieving a pattern	115
Realigning the pattern	116

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Brother Sewing Machines Utility Stitches, Sewing overcasting stitches, using overcasting foot “G”, Basic stitching

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 Contents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Care and Maintenance APPENDIXStitch Settings Troubleshooting a Easy upper threading Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction 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 Needle and presser foot section Operation buttons Operation panel Stitch mode keys h-j@ 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 on the machine Turning off 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 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 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 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 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 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” Overcasting StitchesOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” 2-point3-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 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 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 Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperA 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 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 hSelect stitch gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearfPress. or Stitch width keys to select 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 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 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 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 Presser Foot Twin NeedleWalking Foot Other stitches APPENDIX 1 Pattern for making adjustment 2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other patternLeft/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