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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Utility Stitches, dAttach zigzag foot “J”

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UTILITY STITCHES ———————————————————————————————————————————

dAttach zigzag foot “J”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).

eSew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric.

While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand.

CAUTION

●When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Utility Stitches, dAttach zigzag foot “J”

Contents

GETTING READY SEWING BASICS Operation ManualUTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing MachineImportant 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 ONLYContents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Settings APPENDIXCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingIntroduction Sewing Machine Featuresa Easy upper threading 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 Operation buttons Needle and presser foot sectionStitch mode keys h-j Operation panel@ A C Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsPage 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 machineTurning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Memo Understanding the LCD Screensa Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Twin needle/needle stop positionChanging the settings Changing the Machine SettingsVarious sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine SettingsGETTING READY MemoList of stitch or machine attributes AttributeChanging the Machine Settings Adjusting the brightness of the LCDBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin 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 GETTING READY MemoThreading the needle MemoUpper Threading X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle GETTING READYUsing 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 Upper Threading When changing the sewing directionGETTING READY Pulling up the bobbin threada Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case fReattach the bobbin coverNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleReplacing the Needle Weight Needle types and their usesMemo GETTING READYReplacing the needle Checking the needlemachine starts sewing Replacing the NeedleGETTING READY Install the twin needle in the same waya Needle clamp screw b Screwdriver a Needle stopperReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the presser foot The presser foot presses down on the fabricd 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 footMemo Replacing the Presser FooteAttach the presser foot holder Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesSewing large pieces of fabric GETTING READYSewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces GETTING READY Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the stitch widthSEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterSewing General sewing procedureSewing Positioning the fabricUsing the operation buttons Starting to sewUsing the foot controller SEWING BASICScTurn on the sewing machine SewingMemo Securing the stitchingMemo SewingePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller SEWING BASICS Cutting the threadAdjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthMemo SEWING BASICSAdjusting the stitch length Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthMemo Changing the needle stop position Useful FunctionsFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesMemo Useful FunctionsdPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and then press start/stop button onceTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsUseful Sewing Tips foot will return to its normal positionSewing an even seam allowance SEWING BASICSAligning the fabric with the presser foot using the optional side cutter using overcasting foot “G”Satin stitching using the sewing 3 UTILITY STITCHESSelecting Stitching Preset utility stitchSelecting stitch types and patterns† Character stitches No.01-55 Selecting stitching† Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Selecting StitchingWith number selection With direct selectionPreset utility stitch MemoMemo MemoSelecting Stitching 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 UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”2-point 3-pointOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cuttera Remove the presser foot b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needleUTILITY STITCHES MemohSelect a stitch jPosition the fabric in the side cutterBasic Stitching Basic stitchingBasic Stitching For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” page 3 4 5UTILITY STITCHES Changing the needle positionSew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingBlind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem fold UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole sewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingcAttach buttonhole foot “A” dSelect a stitchUTILITY STITCHES Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intendedChanging the stitch width Adjust the stitch width MemoButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing UTILITY STITCHES Button sewingkWhen you are finished attaching the button MemoButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionA zipper can be sewn in place UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper UTILITY STITCHESb Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I” Zipper Insertiono Remove the basting stitching UTILITY STITCHESStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attacheddAttach zigzag foot “J” UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Appliqué stitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching a 6.5 mm 1/4 inchQuilting MemoUTILITY STITCHES aTurn off the sewing machine Free-motion quiltingbholder Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerMemo gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching fPress. or Stitch width keys to selectTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching UTILITY STITCHESMemo Reinforcement StitchingEyelet Stitching MemoUTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machineDecorative Stitching UTILITY STITCHES FagotingSmocking Scallop stitchingDecorative Stitching of the upper thread” pageUTILITY STITCHES Shell tuck stitchingHeirloom stitching JoiningDecorative Stitching a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowanceUTILITY STITCHES a 4 mm 3/16 inch Decorative StitchingSewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing patterns UTILITY STITCHESSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Combining patternsaSelect the first pattern MemoChecking the selected pattern Repeat sewing patternsUTILITY STITCHES a Single b RepeateddPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear Mirror imaging the patternSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns aSelect a stitchMemo Saving patternsUTILITY STITCHES a Normal b Mirror-imagedMemo Retrieving a patternMemo MemoUTILITY STITCHES Realigning the patternhPress or Stitch width keys Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsUTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX Utility stitches Stitch SettingsAPPENDIX LeftStitch Name Stitch SettingsAPPENDIX Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitchingHem stitching Buttonhole stitch Pattern Stitch SettingsPresser Foot Twin NeedleOther stitches MemoAPPENDIX 1 Pattern for making adjustment Stitch Settings2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern MemoCleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowRemoving the needle plate Care and MaintenanceAPPENDIX TroubleshootingThe upper thread Troubleshootingbreaks The lower thread isskipped APPENDIXThe thread tension is incorrectthe LCD TroubleshootingAPPENDIX Error messagesTroubleshooting Nothing appears in the LCD Cancelling the operation beepOperation beep APPENDIXTroubleshooting ePress Cancel/clear key or OK keydPress. or Stitch width keys to select Index NumericsIndex APPENDIX utility decorative stitches67, 110 English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China