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Brother 885-S61 Sewing Machine User Manual

1. U1 Lui A CO CO A Wi D Point geg q Point geg q Point geg q Point 0 O O 20 10 11 0 O 20 20 11 1 30 O 21 12 10 1 5 D 21 21 2 32 1 22 8 9 2 4 3 22 24 7 3 32 7 23 12 8 3 5 7 23 23 14 4 32 10 24 7 6 4 8 7 24 24 Z 5 33 12 25 12 6 5 7 A 25 a7 6 35 11 26 6 3 6 8 D 26 27 11 7 35 8 27 10 2 7 11 7 27 27 7 8 37 12 28 5 O 8 11 3 28 32 i 9 35 14 29 10 2 9 11 7 29 27 11 10 32 14 30 16 1 10 16 r 30 23 14 11 30 11 31 19 O 11 11 3 31 20 11 12 30 5 32 23 O 12 D O 32 16 7 13 29 3 33 22 6 13 4 3 33 20 3 14 26 8 34 17 10 14 A Pi 34 23 O 15 24 10 35 22 6 15 4 11 35 27 3 16 18 13 36 23 O 16 7 14 36 32 7 17 13 14 37 19 A 17 11 11 18 12 14 38 42 A 18 16 7 19 13 12 19 21 d 126 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter dek UE 128 Maintenance scccccecccccccecccceeenesesoneosesssseessssssseeeennene nent 135 Troubleshooting cccccsccssssssssssesssenssssneee580 55555555 ee SE nnn nnn nnn nanan 137 APPENDIX Applications stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table Utility stitches Stitch Name Pattern Application Basic stit
2. 7 i K d ra j Al i ky JW f N deg EE C Na 3 Cut off any excess thread 84 Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Presser Foot Stitch Name Pattern ey Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight stitch center gt needle position Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks There are many methods for inserting zippers The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below Press open the seam allowance from the Inserting a centered zipper wrong side of the fabric Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted against each other OI 3 LI B r UI Wrong side of fabric IN Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place Right side of fabric Stitching End of zipper opening Attach zigzag foot J and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening Q With the right sides of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening e For details refer to Basic Stitching Wrong side of fabric ESCH Basting stiching l SE l A Zipper Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot I of o NG
3. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded Correctly thread the upper thread correctly or the bobbin is and correctly install the bobbin incorrectly installed thread Correctly install the spool page 24 Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric page 33 being sewn The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 34 If thin fabrics are being sewn the Shorten the stitch length or sew with ave 56 stitch is too coarse stabilizer material under the fabric pag The thread tension is incorrect Ae a a a page 54 thread EE EENEG Correct the upper threading page 24 correctly Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric page 33 being sewn The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 34 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 35 Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and ace 135 needle plate or in the shuttle clean the shuttle Pas Dust has accumulated in the feed Clean E EE panel dogs or in the shuttle The upper thread was not threaded SE correctly Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center page 22 24 The spool is incorrectly installed The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct page 24 The shuttle is scratched or has a burr
4. Blind Hem Stitching 77 UTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Eleven stitches are available for sewing on buttons and one step buttonholes Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern Stiten Application mm inch mm inch Presser Key Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 3 16 Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics Buttonholes with bar tacks on 5 0 3 0 5 both ends for stabilized fabrics 3 16 1 8 3 16 Buttonholes for stretch or knit 3 0 6 0 1 0 5 2 0 fabrics 1 64 1 8 15 64 1 16 1 Ge 1 16 1 5 1 0 3 0 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 15 16 1 16 1 8 0 0 6 0 0 2 4 0 Bound buttonholes 0 15 64 1 64 3 16 Keyhole buttonholes for thick 3 0 7 0 0 3 1 0 or plush fabrics 1 8 1 4 1 64 1 16 Buttonhole stitch Keyhole buttonholes for mediumweight and thick fabrics Horizontal buttonhole for thick or plush fabrics Ge 3 e 78 Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch diameter thickness of the button Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below il O l bg ks bg nen 8 8 ESIE IDiT st EE ANIH OUT III HUT ATTIRE TUTTE H ER 92 EIN D Reinforcement stitching T
5. GETTING READY Read before 2 SEWING BASICS Read when additional information is required _ 4 APPENDIX Sewing Machine Product Code 885 561 Operation Manual Enclosed Accessories After opening the box check that the following accessories are enclosed If any item is missing or damaged contact your retailer Accessories The following items should also be enclosed in the box NS Note For U S A only Foot controller Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model B3129 The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer Part code XA481 3 051 The organized accessory tray is available through your authorized dealer Part code XC4489 051 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 14 2 needles Ball point needle gold colored Part Name Americas Others Americas Others Buttonhole foot A XC2691 023 Cleaning brush X59476 021 Overcasting foot G XE6305 101 Eyelet punch XZ5051 001 Monogramming foot XD0810 031 Screwdriver large XC8349 021 ewes Screwdriver small X55468 021 Zipper foot I X59370 021 Spool cap large 130012 024 Zigzag foot J on Spool cap medium 2 machine eh one is ee a pete EEN 6 Blind stitch foot R XE2650 001 Spool cap small 130013 124 Button fitting foot M XE2643 001 Extra spool pin XC4654 151 FO33N 22 Spool net XA5523 020 Walking foo
6. a 10 We 20 25 10H EEE HACHEM CHE EHH ae 5p 9 He ia AHP d DOE APA T a Gg 14 D i SZ For a more attractive stitch close the pattern by intersecting the line Ons xa Designing a Pattern 123 UTILITY STITCHES E Entering the pattern data Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and program the pattern into the sewing machine GD Attach monogramming foot N e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 2 Turn on the sewing machine zl Press 4 stitch selection key in the operation panel gt The screen containing the various types of stitches appears Press amp V lt and P arrow keys until hee is selected and then press OK key gt The screen for entering a pattern appears Number of the current point Total number of points Horizontal coordinate 0 75 Vertical coordinate 0 14 O Check the grid sheet set and specify the coordinates of the first point Press lt Q and P to select the horizontal coordinate and press A and W to select the vertical coordinate and then press OK key 124 Specify the coordinates of the second point and then press OK key gt A screen appears allowing you to specify the settings for the stitching between the two points Specify whether single stitching or triple stitching will be sewn between the points
7. page 37 Select stitch 27 or 8 Ip Ip e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric E For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric and sew using stitch gt IP 6 5 mm 1 4 inch E For a seam allowance on the left side Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric and sew using stitch ae p 6 5 mm 1 4 inch gt Memo To change the width of the seam allowance the needle position adjust the stitch width WE Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 95 UTILITY STITCHES E Using the optional quilting guide Quilting Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called quilting Quilts can easily aoa be sewn using the walking foot and the quilting guide Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot e For details refer to Using the walking foot Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot EE holder Select a stitch LI Walking foot e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly stretch the fabric while sewing ave Adjust the stem of the qui
8. 100 Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select stitch 4 S e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the pocket opening R Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot e When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size 2 mm 1 16 inch Do not reduce the gap Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot KR S o Buttonhole lever Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing gt Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Cut the threads raise the presser foot lever and then remove the fabric Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position gt Memo if the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 56 Reinforcement Stitching 101 UTILITY STITCHES Darning Fabric that has been
9. Place the piping between two fabrics inside out as shown below Positioning screw Topstitch around the zipper Fabric Piping Gi Fabric Refer to the steps of attaching the optional adjustable zipper piping foot on the previous page a Sew along the piping a After sewing turn them over Stitching Right side of fabric Basting stitching GO End of zipper opening ERAUL When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break Remove the basting stitching 90 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Application mm inch mm inch Presser Key Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Stretch S e S 0 3 A 1 0 4 Ae 2 point 1 5 7 0 0 2 4 0 zigzag stitch br 1 16 1 4 aie 1 64 3 16 Attaching elastic 3 point 5 0 1 5 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 zigzag stitch 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 16 Elastic attaching stitch Attaching elastic to stretch 4 0 7 0 D 0 2 4 0 fabrics 1 64 3 16 Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Attach zigzag foot J When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a Gp 5726 piece of clothing the finished dimensions will be that of the s
10. Decorative Stitching 109 UTILITY STITCHES Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or mediumweight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics aD Install the wing needle e Use a 130 705H 100 16 wing needle e For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 35 e The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front a Attach monogramming foot N e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are 27 f Ai si RI 7 ae P A f f d 41 a Por e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 e Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less 110 a Start sewing CAUTION Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less otherwise the needle may bend or break After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Partially removing threads is called drawnwork This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a loose weave Two ways to create drawnwo
11. Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet 5 e When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric gt Memo if thin thread is used the stitching may be coarse H this occurs sew the eyelet twice one on top of the other BR Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Stitch Name Pattern Application wn el el Manual Auto Manual 0 0 7 0 2 5 5 0 2 5 7 0 IW 3 25 1 4 3 4 0 0 0 7 0 1 2 0 24 0 Auto 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Fagoting i Sewing two pieces of fabric stitch together across an open seam N wn 1 0 4 0 2 1 16 3 16 LA Y o em E gt fe LA No Lu RAR bys bas eer L Dh ET RA bs NO Ln Joining stitch LA a ZE 5 0 2 5 7 0 1 0 4 0 Decorative bridging stitches 3 16 3 32 1 16 3 16 5 0 0 7 0 1 0 1 4 O 1 2 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 2 LA ae nem Sw N Sg XA W WW SN Zl o XN LA LA LA nm DOC nO nN nO oul CO CH nN JI Ln e 0 16 Shell tuck 20 Shell tuck stitching on collars 4 0 0 0 7 0 25 0 2 4 0 stitch and curves 3 16 0 1 4 3 32 1 64 3 16 25 5 0 0 0 7 0 1 1 0 4 0 3 16 0 1 4 1 16 1 16 3 16 Sm
12. Do not place heavy objects on the cord Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock If the cord or plug is damaged take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time Otherwise a fire may result 10 Turning on the machine Make sure that the sewing machine is turned off the main power switch is set to O and then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a household electrical outlet Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to I gt The sewing lamp and the LCD come on when the machine is turned on gt Memo When the machine is turned on the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move this is not a malfunction Turning off the machine When you are finished using the sewing machine turn it off In addition before transporting the sewing machine to another location be sure to turn it off G Make sure that the machine is not sewing Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to O gt The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off Unplug the power supply cord from the electr
13. O and 7 mm 1 4 inch the needle position will also change By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric a seam allowance can be sewn with a fixed width gg eem GO Stitch width Distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot Gi 12 0 mm 1 2 inch GO 10 0 mm 3 8 inch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch 5 0 mm 3 16 inch e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 55 Basic Stitching 75 UTILITY STITCHES Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern il Application mm inch mm inch eer Auto WEITEN Auto Manual 7 gt Blind hem stitching on 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 5 Blind hem mediumweight fabrics 1 16 1 8 stitch 3 Blind hem stitching on stretch 0 0 5 3 2 0 1 0 3 5 fabrics 0 E 1 16 1 16 1 8 Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the Attach blind hem foot R hem and then baste it about 5 mm a 3 16 inch from the edge of the fabric j e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 a GE SE SE Position the fabric with t
14. a Press OK key gt The screen for changing the brightness of the LCD appears To make the LCD brighter press To make the LCD darker press gt The brightness of the LCD is changed a Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available When the sewing machine is purchased the screens appear in English D Press settings key in the operation panel and then press A V d and gt arrow keys until is selected a Press OK key gt The screen for changing the language of the screens appears Press lt or P until the desired language is selected The language can be changed to one of the available English German French Italian Dutch Spanish Danish Norwegian Swedish Finnish Portuguese Russian Korean Japanese or others dh gt The language of the screens is changed a Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again Changing the Machine Settings 17 GETTING READY Winding linstalling the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin and then insert the bobbin thread Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin Only use the bobbin part code SA156 XA5539 151 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other
15. e For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 68 e Immediately after the stitch is selected the standard settings highlighted appear To make the stitch length shorter press W To make the stitch length longer press A gt The stitch length is changed v R e f the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased 56 gt Memo To reset the stitch length to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value The settings can be saved so that they will always be specified each time the utility stitch is selected For details refer to Saving stitch settings page 60 1 CAUTION If the stitches are bunched together increase the stitch length Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to Stitch Settings page 128 ae Turn on the sewing machine gt The LCD comes on a Select a stitch e For details on selecting a stitch
16. shuttle aligns with the mark on the otherwise the upper thread may become machine tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new shuttle part code XC3153 321 contact your nearest authorized service center Be sure that the shuttle is correctly installed otherwise the needle may break A mark mark Shuttle e Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the shuttle 136 Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly check the following possible problems before requesting service If the problem persists contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The machine is not turned on page 11 The start stop button was not Press the start stop button page 49 pressed The presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Do not use the start stop button The start stop button was pressed when the foot controller is even though the foot controller is connected To use the start stop page 49 connected button disconnect the foot controller The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to the the right left The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of f
17. 4 1 8 1 16 3 16 4 0 0 0 7 0 Se 1 0 4 0 Decorative S l See 3 16 0 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 stitch ecorative stitching 3 9 0 0 7 0 1 6 1 0 4 0 7 32 0 1 4 1 16 1 16 3 16 5 0 1 5 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 N 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 16 Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch Fagoting e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 55 Stitching across an open seam is called fagoting It is used on blouses and children s clothing This stitch Sew with the center of the presser foot is more decorative when thicker thread is used aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along their seams Baste the two pieces of fabric separated by about 4 mm 3 16 inch onto thin paper or a sheet of water soluble stabilizer RH Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer Basting stitchin ee ae 2 A GE 6 SE Q After sewing is finished remove the paper Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 a Select stitch 2 x or 27 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 106 Scallop stitching The wave shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called scalloping It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs Attach monogramming foot N e For details
18. C key Press this key to remove an added pattern when sewing combinations of characters or decorative stitches E gt Arrow keys K Use these keys to move in the indicated direction when selecting an item displayed on the screen In addition a V an be pressed to select a lower setting and A P can be pressed to select a higher setting Cover E Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately Tun Ise cs NO Port name seg meam 6 Nonstckteot satt4 e gt Memo To obtain optional accessories or parts contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine Before using this sewing machine carefully read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS page 6 and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions In addition after you have finished reading this manual store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference Sewing Machine Features Easy upper threading Since the spool can be installed at the front of the sewing machine the upper thread can easily be threaded In addition the needle can be threaded with a simple operation page 24 2 Automatic thread cutting The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the thread at the end of the stitching page 59 One touch lower threading You c
19. CH Press OK key gt The screen for saving the settings appears O Check the Fei is selected and then press OK key gt The settings for the stitch width and length are saved e The next time that the stitch is selected the saved settings are the first ones that are displayed e To clear the saved settings and return the stitch width and length to their default settings press B gt so that 2 and then press OK key Useful Functions 61 SEWING BASICS Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below Refer to these tips when sewing your project Trial sewing After you have set up the machine with the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn the machine automatically sets the thread tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected However a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn the desired results may not be achieved For the trial sewing use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project and check the thread tension and stitch length and width Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a
20. Left Right Flipping Decorative satin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AIB OC D E F G H I J 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Kl LIMI IN OF PY OTR S5 T 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Character 5 VW W Ka Y E amp T Large stitches N No small No No Yes Gothic font 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 a7 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 rololefufal Pattern for making adjustment Stitch Settings 133 APPENDIX EEN Stitch Type Pattern en lslelolels slel els slelalelole lela 8 7 BEE EE onarri CEE E D E Ee fa Ce Fr lafe laf alsiclolelrlelmls lo w t e fo p alr sr See BAA E E C Pa a a Fs vlo olslvis Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping 134 Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover Restrictions on oiling and then slide it toward you In order to prevent damaging this machine it must not be oiled by the user This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation making periodic oiling unnecessary If problems occur such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise immediately stop using the machine and contact you authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center Cleaning the machine Needle plate cover
21. Selecting stitching page 68 The gathers that look like shells are called shell tucks They are used to decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics O Stitch between the straight stitches G Fold the fabric along the bias e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select stitch 7 and then increase the thread tension e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric Needle drop point 108 Unfold the fabric and then iron the tucks down to one side Joining ee iG Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the 1 seam allowance of joined fabrics This is used when EE IJ making a crazy quilt l l l l l 1 Attach zigzag foot J l l l l l l l l l l ry or ry e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances Wrong side of fabric 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance Straight stitch 22 23 24 7 Select stitch 4 CC or SCH cc e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam e Right side of fabric
22. Sewing concealed seams and Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a piping are described below with the optional adjustable zipper piping foot Inserting a centered zipper Refer to step of Inserting a centered zipper page 85 Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder page 39 to attach the screw on optional adjustable zipper piping foot N E WS Note Use a screw driver to securely tighten the screw that holds the presser foot If the screw is loose the needle may break and Cause injures Select stitch 1 l l Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot Positioning screw Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed dog Left sewing position Right sewing position Change the needle position so that the needle does not touch the presser foot For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 55 z Needle drop point After adjusting the needle position slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Zipper piping Insertion 89 UTILITY STITCHES Securely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver Inserting a piping
23. The LCD comes on a Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press A VW d and P arrow keys until the stitch or machine attribute that you wish to set is selected it ABC AV o p 13 u e Tu Press OK key gt A screen containing settings for the selected attribute appears Press A V lt and P arrow keys until the desired setting is selected gt The setting is changed 14 E List of stitch or machine attribute The stitch or machine attribute that can be set are listed below For details on each attribute refer to the corresponding reference page Attribute Icon Details Reference Automatic reverse reinforcement stitching Specifies automatic reverse reinforcement stitching page 57 Automatic thread cutting sie ABL Allows combined patterns to be checked page 116 Left right Specifies automatic thread cutting page 59 mirror Mirror images patterns along a vertical axis imaging page 119 Adjusts the length of satin stitches page 118 Pattern length Sets the size of patterns to be large or small page 117 Repeated Specifies whether the pattern will be sewn once or ave 115 single sewing repeatedly pag E zap ela gt SS Specifies the sewing density of the stitching page 118 ut I AN adjusted pattern widths and lengths to be page 60 Needle position L Specifies where the need
24. Wi e Three spool cap sizes are available large Notch medium and small Use the spool cap with Bobbin winder shaft spring a diameter that is slightly larger than the diameter of the spool The medium sized a Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right spool cap is already on the spool pin when the sewing machine is purchased Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin Spool cap large Spool cap medium Spool e When using a spool of cross wound thread install the small spool cap with some space between the cap and the spool Spool pin Spool cap Spool Gap Spool cap small Winding Installing the Bobbin 19 GETTING READY Pull the thread to the right pass it under the CAUTION hook on the thread guide for bobbin winding S and then wind it counterclockwise between lf the spool or the spool cap is not the discs positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break LL Three spool cap sizes are available large SE medium and small allowing you to Si choose a spool cap that best fits the size O of spool being used If the spool cap is nra Se too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break S amp S SS A lt J aed E a While holding the spool with your right hand pull the thread with your left
25. bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from older models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 XA5539 151 Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch This model Older model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread d qe Bobbin winder gt Memo _ The order that the machine should be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated 18 Turn on the sewing machine O Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unrolls from the Gg bottom front of the spool a Lift open the upper cover e f the spool is not positioned so that the thread unrolls correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin so that the spring on the shaft fits into the G With the rounded side of the spool cap notch in the bobbin positioned toward the left slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible until the right side of the spool touches the right end of the spool pin e
26. e For details refer to Replacing the presser i foot page 37 Ee Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Needle drop point Memo Sew along the edge of the fabric with the dle d ug off the ed he righ For best results when sewing stretch orice HERE decrease the pressure of the presser foot For details refer to Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot page 39 Needle drop point Overcasting Stitches 71 UTILITY STITCHES EE Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off Five stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern Application mm inch mm inch ees Auto Manual Auto Manual en Lu i Sewing straight stitches while cutting O 0 0 2 5 2 5 0 2 5 0 the fabric 0 0 3 32 3 32 1 64 3 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 0 0 Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting 3 5 Preventing ew thin and mediumweight fabrics while cutting ben E NW Overcasting D stitch 1 16 3 16 av the fabric 5 66 z Preventing fraying in thick fabrics 5 0 3 5 5 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 S while cutting the fabric 3 16 1 8 3 16 3 32 1 16 3 16 Preventing fraying in thick fabrics 5 0 3 5 5 0 Zip 1 0 4 0 while c
27. is raised Raise the presser foot lever Presser foot lever CAUTION Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut otherwise the needle may break the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur 7S Note Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing otherwise damage to the machine may occur gt Memo The machine can be set so that the threads will be cut when sewing is finished For details on setting the machine so that the threads are cut automatically refer to Automatically cutting the thread page 59 E Using the manual thread cutter When sewing with nylon or metallic threads or other special threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped press C 1 needle position button once to raise the needle Needle position button gt The needle is raised Raise the presser foot lever LZ Presser foot lever Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them Thread cutter Sewing 53 SEWING BASICS NN Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread thread tension s
28. not be sewn if the start stop button is pressed at the end of the stitching Be sure to press the reverse reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching Press to select DN Automatically cutting the To return to DEE press P thread The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching This is called programmed thread cutting If programmed thread cutting is set automatic gt The machine is now set for programmed reverse reinforcement stitching is also set This thread cutting setting is convenient if a stitch for sewing buttonholes or bar tacks is selected 2 Press OK key D Turn on the sewing machine gt The initial stitch screen appears again and ate r appears in the lower left corner of the screen gt The LCD comes on e When the sewing machine is turned off the programmed thread cutting setting is a Select a stitch cancelled Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press Q start stop button once e For details on selecting a stitch refer to C CID Selecting stitching page 68 ER Press settings key in the operation panel Sg gt The settings screen appears o Press amp V lt and P arrow keys until NW is selected Start stop button gt After reverse reinforcement stitches are 1 PSEC sewn the machine starts sewing 2 ai Wl S Aih HH is After reaching the end of the stitchi
29. or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies the presser feet needle or other parts to assure correct installation EEE DD ee 9 For repair or adjustment e If the Light unit light emitting diode is damaged it must be replaced by authorized dealer e Inthe event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your local authorized Brother dealer Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice For additional product information visit our web site at www brother com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
30. pulled off round the bobbin five or six times clockwise Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it and clean the race Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center Correctly install the bobbin thread Correct the upper threading Reference page 39 page 135 page 63 page 142 page 18 page 20 page 21 page 20 page 135 page 22 page 24 Error messages If the start stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly an error message appears in the LCD Follow the instructions that appear If you press OK key lt back key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed the message disappears Error Message Probable Cause A Th fet Beas S been The motor locked up because the thread is tangled activated The start stop button reverse reinforcement stitch button UI SE or thread cutter button was pressed while the presser Buren SE foot was raised EE EEN The reverse reinforcement stitch button needle position winding shaft button or thread cutter button was pressed while the Koseng bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right e BEE The start stop button was pressed while the foot control Foot control ler was connected D Lift A stitch other than the buttonhole bar tack or darning buttonhole stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed lever while the buttonhol
31. refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press A V d and P arrow keys until E is selected dh a Ala O Press OK key gt The screen for specifying automatic reverse reinforcement stitching appears Press to select DN To return to FF press P gt The machine is now set to automatically sew reverse reinforcement stitches GA Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again and ZA appears in the lower left corner of the screen e When the sewing machine is turned off the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching setting is cancelled Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press start stop button once gt CD E A Start stop button gt After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the machine starts sewing Useful Functions 57 SEWING BASICS 58 After reaching the end of the stitching press CA reverse reinforcement stitch button once This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn o L CT Reverse reinforcement stitch button gt After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the sewing machine stops gt ei Pm em e e bk a A Memo Reverse reinforcement stitches will
32. safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT e In the event of replacing the plug fuse use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug e Always replace the fuse cover Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted e If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead CO GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter Turning the Machine On Off exCSESEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEEEEEEEEENNNNN 10 Understanding the LCD Screens ccccccssessssssssssssessssusnsennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnEE 12 Changing the Machine Settings ssssssssssssssssssssssseesssseseeenennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanannannm 14 Winding Installing the Bobbin sssssssssseesnecccccccccscsscssccsccceccceeeceseccscesesscees 18 Upper Threading sssccsssssssssssssssssscecssseeseessssesssssssnnsennnnnnn nnn 24 Replacing the Needle sssscsssssossssssrsssocssossseeseseeseeeeeeseeenennnnnnntnntt nt 33 Replacing the Presser Foot ssccscsssssssssssccecceseseessssusssssnennnn nnn nnnnnnn nnn 37 Sewing Cylindrical or Large PieCes 0sssscsssscsssssssssssseeeseeeseesennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna
33. sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Cut the threads raise the presser foot lever and then remove the fabric Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position gt Memo If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 56 Reinforcement Stitching 103 UTILITY STITCHES Eyelet Stitching Eyelets such as those on belts can be sewn Three sizes of eyelets are possible 7 mm 6 mm and 5 mm 1 4 15 64 and 3 16 inch Stitch Name Pattern Application 56 Eyelet stitch o aa Bee for example G Attach monogramming foot N EI 2 e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 6 Select stitch PO e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch length to select the desired eyelet size O O o 7mm 6mm 5 mm 1 4 inch 15 64 inch 3 16 inch e For details refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 55 Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever 104 Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual O Start sewing gt Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops
34. to check that the presser foot is securely attached 38 NS Note When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong presser foot is installed turn off the sewing machine attach the correct presser foot and then select the desired stitch again die Buttonhole foot A Overcasting foot G Zigzag foot J Button fitting foot M Monogramming foot N Blind stitch foot R Side cutter S ca ae For details on the presser foot that should be used with the selected stitch refer to Stitch Settings page 128 Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot The amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric can be adjusted 1 Lower the presser foot lever E gt Presser foot lever Turn the presser foot dial at the back of the sewing machine The scale on the dial indicates the range from 1 weak to 4 strong Turn the dial to the right smaller number to decrease the pressure Turn the dial to the left larger number to decrease the pressure Aer Strong aga Weak When you are finished sewing reset the dial to 3 standard Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder such a
35. 16 Basting Basic stitching Sew basting with a stitch length of 5 mm 3 16 inch en Baste or pin together the fabric pieces GD Attach zigzag foot J a Attach zigzag foot J ai e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 2 Select stitch Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching g Ge refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Lower the needle into the fabric at the Start sewing beginning of the stitching e For details refer to Starting to sew page 49 5 mm 3 16 inch 74 Start sewing e For details refer to Starting to sew page 49 e For details on sewing reverse reinforcement stitches refer to Securing the stitching page 51 When sewing is finished cut the thread e For details refer to Cutting the thread page 53 E Changing the needle position The needle position used as the baseline is different for the straight stitch left needle position and the straight stitch center needle position Straight stitch left needle position Straight stitch center needle position When the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position is set to its standard setting 0 0 mm the distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm 1 2 inch If the stitch width is changed between
36. A a a e 18 nain EDOD EE 18 let Me 019 6 a EE 22 Upper E H 24 Thredding the upper meadi eege EE ENEE 24 HANSA TH TCG eene 27 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader AAA 28 Usine thie Win ENS vespras aa EN EE 28 Using tiread tiar winds EE eege 31 Pulling up the bobbin meat E 31 Replacing the Needle sessireriesionirrorrinri niri nea E EE 33 W EE arrire a a E E 33 Needle types and iheir EE 33 Checking Me SSCS sryssrrensi innrede reiia aN o EAE E EES a SAAN AE EEE A Rai 34 FRE FAC INE Me NEEE sssrinin aR i A EE a aE daa E ENS 35 Replacing the Presser Foot ccccccssccsssssssssssssssssessssscscssssssssssnssssssssccsssssssssssssscesscessceess 37 Presser ee EE 37 Replacing The Presser TOOL EE 37 Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot ssssssssssseessssesssessssrssetotresssssoesseesesnseossassesreessrssssertieessrsscesssnseosscssee 39 Wise Ce 39 Using hie Walking TOOL tege 40 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces ssosseesesssssssssosssessssssusssssosesesessssusssssssssssssssssssssssssss 42 SUC IN IS CV ATMA CAN e 42 SSW ie a ae ees o EA T AE AE AA E EA A A T 42 E A EE EE E E E A EE E A 46 General sewing lee E 47 Pasitoning Whe Al IC ssion N T a aaa R a E Ra aae 48 SIE UO EE 49 Selen ee 51 EDERT E O A A TET 53 Adjusting the Thread Tension sssssssssssssscsssccsccssscssscccccceeeceeessesssssssesssscessssssssssessees 54 Changing he Tension Of the tupper threat sxe ces ca
37. OO erte DEENS eebe operating procedures esssesesssssseseesssssssssseesessrsseesssses operation beep WEE operation buttons sesesssersserersssesssesa Cover B Cover D operation manual ss tacsrerpsardteriadeietma asia operation panel ssseekekekekeke ENEE Cover B Cover E optional accessories esesssessssssssererererererererererererererereee EL Eed EE oVercastinNg E P n stitching scrhsnancenneaunneades deesaserntenneniteasnetneneteast AUST SIZO tee EEN El E DOCKEL CONOIS saiora positioning TEE a d 4scancostexesceasesesntennsiduencetecudieaveteiaseaces ESSE TOOL E Cover C 37 BESSE Eeer Cover C 39 presser foot holder cadcasseseaniacaszensncencrotanoacastead Cover C 39 presser foot lever EE presser foot pressure ssssessesssssesssessssseessrsessseesessssssseess programmed thread cutting eeeee enesesse ereere Q quick reference guide n se CUILE aoee E O GUNE TOOL sersan Cover A 97 E te TE R SE TUS E E E E A A E FOAL VIEW nogas recalling a E EE reinforcement stitching PEPEE SOWIE a reverse reinforcement stitch button ssssssesesesesesee S E E E E eegene El E saving stitch settings eseou scallop stitehiNg EE screen anpa epes epes ENEE egene Cover A 35 SCAM MOPED gege eer Geng Cover A 81 selecting SUILC E 68 SUING E E T A E AE estes 14 settings EE Cover E 14 sewing machine help key sssssssssssssssseesseeee Cover E 13 sewing machine needles cccc
38. Press OK key gt The screen for changing the length of a satin stitch appears Press lt Q and P until the desired ratio is selected The length can be set within the range of 31 and 35 gt The satin stitch length is changed O Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again ond xi X2 X3 xd x5 Mirror imaging the pattern The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis amp Select a stitch a Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press amp V a and P arrow keys until bg is selected a Press OK key gt The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears O Press d to select DN To return to DEE press P NE 4 4 dh ONS gt The pattern is mirror imaged NE a d Ah gl O Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again Normal Mirror imaged gt Memo Some of the utility and decorative patterns can be mirror imaged Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 119 OML STITCHES Storing a pattern Combined patterns can be stored for later use Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off they can be recalled at any time This is convenient for patterns such as names that will be used often Up to five patterns can be stored E Storing
39. Press lt Q and P to select for single stitching or ir for triple stitching and then press OK key gt A screen for selecting the next operation appears Select e and then press OK key e If you make a mistake while specifying a point press the C key to erase the last point specified gt A screen for specifying the next point appears Repeat steps through to specify each point Up to 99 points can be entered 10 After all points in the pattern have been specified select N in the screen that appears in step and then press OK key gt The embroidery screen appears Specify the various stitching settings such as reverse reinforcement stitching in the same way as with other stitches e With this screen displayed pressing S back key allows you to add or remove points gt Memo To store the entered pattern data store it from the embroidery screen For details refer to Storing a pattern page 120 The pattern in the LCD will appear different from the pattern drawn in the grid sheet set and the actual sewn stitch Also refer to these when entering the design Designing a Pattern 125 UTILITY STITCHES EE Design exampled Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch VIE ri amp V A Go NI OO COIN amp V A Go NO
40. When the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right for winding the bobbin thread onto the bobbin Reverse reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other For details refer to Securing the stitching page 51 Needle position button CL Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle Pressing the button twice sews one stitch GO Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after stopping sewing to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 53 Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot Cover D 1 CAUTION Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut otherwise the needle may break the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur JE Note Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing otherwise damage to the machine may occur When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon thread or other special thre
41. Y AULON If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break Three spool cap sizes are available large medium and small allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break While holding the spool with your right hand pull the thread with your left hand and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover to the front Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right Thread guide plate 20 While using your right hand to hold the thread passed under the thread guide plate taut pass the thread through the guides in the order up left gt down gt up gt down shown lf HSA A Shutter The following diagram shows the shutter position when the presser foot is lowered Since the shutter is closed when the presser foot is lowered the machine cannot be threaded Be sure to raise the presser foot so that the shutter is open in order to thread the machine D e ges Shutter Pass the thread through the thread hook at the base of the needle bar Thread hook Next use the needle threader to thread the needle Continue with the procedure in Threading the n
42. a pattern Create the combined pattern that you wish to store e For details refer to Combining patterns page 114 zl Press 4 stitch selection key in the A we operation panel gt The screen containing the various types of stitches appears Press amp W lt and P arrow keys until K is selected 4 Press OK key gt The screen for selecting the storage location pocket appears Press lt j and P until the pocket 1 through 5 where you wish to store the pattern is selected AR indicates an empty pocket 1 indicates a pocket where a pattern is already stored 120 6 Press OK key gt The contents of the selected pocket are displayed Check the contents and then press OK key The contents stored in the 1 pocket are overwritten gt Saving appears while the pattern is being stored in the pocket e Do not turn off the sewing machine while a pattern is being stored otherwise the pattern data may be lost gt After the pattern is stored the initial stitch screen appears again E Recalling a pattern z Q Press 4 stitch selection key in the A r operation panel gt The screen containing the various types of stitches appears Press amp W lt and P arrow keys until E is selected d A 2 lal Press OK key gt The screen for selecting a pocket appears Press lt and P until the pocket containing th
43. abric being sewn The sewing machine does not operate page 21 The needle clamp screw is loose page 35 The combination of fabric thread ave 33 and needle is not correct pag The presser foot that is used is not Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew you wish to sew The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension The fabric is pulled too much Lightly guide the fabric The needle The spool is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool page 128 page 54 page 24 breaks The area around the hole in the Replace the needle plate needle plate is scratched or has a Contact your retailer or the nearest burr on it authorized service center The area around the hole in the Replace the presser foot presser foot is scratched or has a Contact your retailer or the nearest burr on it authorized service center Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The shuttle is scratched or has a burr on it Incorrect bobbins will not work A bobbin designed specifically for properly Only use a bobbin this machine is not used designed specifically for this machine page 18 The upper thread was not threaded The upper correctly for example the spool is thread breaks n0t installed correctly the spool cap is too big for th
44. acing the presser foot page 37 Turn on the sewing machine and then press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press amp V d and P arrow keys until NU va j a is selected 5 Press OK key gt The screen for specifying that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller appears Press to select DN To return to DFF press P gt The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller GA Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again Select stitch S e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider e Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller gt Memo When the foot controller is plugged in start stop button cannot be used to start sewing When you are finished sewing set the stitch width control setting back to OFF gt Memo Although the stitching result differs depending on the type of fabric being sewn and the thickness of the thread being used for best results adjust the stitch length to between 0 3 and 0 5 mm 1 64 and 1 32 inch Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 99 UTILITY STITCHES Reinforce
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46. adjust the sewing O Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press amp V lt and P arrow keys until H is selected a gd p 16 d G W r Press OK key gt The screen for adjusting the pattern appears Press or P gt Make the necessary adjustments according to how the pattern is sewn Press to increase the adjustment setting Press lt Q to decrease the adjustment setting Start sewing again and then check the pattern Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly 122 When the pattern is sewn correctly press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again E BN Designing a Pattern With the My Custom Stitch function you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself Drawing a sketch of the patiern Prepare a grid sheet set Draw a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet set Draw the pattern as one continuous line and with the start point and the end point of the design at the same height DA Xx If the pattern will be repeated determine the space between the repeating patterns Omm 5mm 10mm 15mm YY DAD JYJY Mark the points in the pattern that are positioned at intersections in the grid and then link those points with a continuous straight line
47. ads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine For details refer to Cutting the thread page 53 Operation panel The operation panel located on the front at the right of the sewing machine consists of the LCD liquid crystal display and keys for specifying various sewing settings O O00 LCD liquid crystal display Settings for the selected stitch and error messages for OK key ox incorrect operations appear in the LCD Use keys Press this key to apply the selected item through described below to display various items and select the settings For details refer to Back key Understanding the LCD Screens page 12 Press this key to return to the previous screen 2 Sewing machine help key CB Settings key Press this key to display operation information Simple Press this key to select sewing settings such as for descriptions on threading the upper thread installing automatic reverse reinforcement stitching or other the bobbin winding the bobbin and replacing the settings such as the operation beep presser foot can be displayed Stitch keys Use these keys to quickly select one of 12 of the most often used stitches For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Stitch selection key Press this key to select the desired type of stitch key Press this key to add a pattern when sewing combinations of characters or decorative stitches
48. an start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 22 GO Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 18 Built in stitches You can select from the built in stitches available including utility stitches character stitches and decorative stitches Twelve of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the stitch keys page 68 Contents Bel E Cover A PC CSS SONNE ee Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions enee een Cover B PROMI OU eege Cover B KIEREN Cover C Dee E Cover C Operation Te E Cover D SAO AIG eegene Cover E Optional ACCESSONES sosuicsasveassdeassescucnssuataensoccscespesoansvasiinsnsaeseiusaees neesan esanei 1 MATEO ter EE 2 SEWING Machine Fealures egteeiegestegegegeehe esgeeeg beggen gegegEE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cc cecsccsescrescccccccescccsccescccesccesecesccsesscesceesceees 6 Turning th Machine On Off ET 10 Ree VT e EE 10 Tarang onthe e ca astts onsets havea gna ened odes nieve deans SO EE N se EEREN SA 11 WEIS OTT GG Ti ACA E A E EE 11 Understanding the LCD Steesel 12 CHECKING machine operating EU geseent ege iesen EES 13 Changing the Machine SUINGS aeepegegeueu Deene nanne E aAa 14 Changing eseti ege 14 Changing the needle stop EE enee 16 Adjusting he brientas orhe LCD Zenteren ENEA 16 Changing thescreen E EE 17 Winding Installing the Eerkabupt eege Eege 18 EO DUN Te sorsana E E EA EANAN OREERT E
49. base of the zipper 1 CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever and then open the zipper and continue sewing Zipper Insertion 87 UTILITY STITCHES Close the zipper turn over the fabric and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric Basting stitching Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in step change it to the left pin Pin on the left side Needle drop point Topstitch around the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot Right side of fabric 2 End of zipper opening GI Reverse stitches Beginning of stitching Basting stitching 88 When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever Remove the basting stitching open the zipper and then continue sewing Zipper piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in place Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Application Straight stitch left needle position Attaching zippers
50. ccccenerererensrstereneesenenenes 33 SOW ING Speed arimana aaea AN E Aae 49 sewing speed controller 0 Cover B Cover D 98 Eed TUCK SUCI egene gelehen 108 EIERE eegen He SE tte Ee 135 Sne E MOOK EE 135 SIGS ie E EE 1472 US NW erial a EEEE E Cover C E 117 BEE EE 100 SI OC E 107 SOO CAD deeg Cover A 19 25 SOOO ACE eege Cover A 31 BEE MONA deed Cover B 19 25 staro SLOP DUTON lt cccnascunssseanteesqeaetuceetaammareeancaes Cover D 49 SUA PONS SEWING det 49 stitch g ide TOOL E 1 64 SUIT IRE tee Cover E SULCU EME secies 56 stitch selection KEY ace ceacussnenccstnconiarnnamesnndesemionuanneanes Cover E Sr E 128 SOIC CMa WAIL Mik gege 55 CONTONE sienai A 98 stitching density E 118 SONNO PACIS aaiae 120 Sae ne C E 74 Sree EE enaa E E EE 64 T ERR aemiaisrejerianin nie 63 le E 64 GP CAG CUED seadacdideceeiactenaresendioiwandeniaaderesniwieee Cover B 53 thread cutter button Cover D 53 thread guide cover scassadiecaesearscneiarsnnreccees Cover B 20 26 thread guide discs ere eege eet Cover C 27 thread guide for bobbin winding Cover B 20 thread guide plate 2 eee eceeeeeeeeees Cover B 20 26 THREAD he E 54 thread tension dial c cececcccceseeceeeeeseeeeenes Cover B 54 thread that quickly UNWiNdS 0 00 eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 31 DENN SUVS E 62 eu stite E 100 rette Deele 137 TWIN peedle secaraa Cover A 28 35 U UPPE COVEN E Cover B 19 25 Upper TINE RE 24 upper thre
51. ching sewing gathers or pintucks etc Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pin Straight tucks stitch Attaching zippers basic stitching sewing gathers or pintucks etc Attaching sleeves sew ing inseams sewing stretch fabrics and dec Orative stitching Triple stretch stitch Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitch ing Stretch stitch Ka Basting stitch Zigzag H stitch Beginning sewing from the right needle posi tion Overcasting on medi umweight or stretch fabrics attaching elas tic darning etc 2 point zigzag stitch Oz e Overcasting on medi umweight or stretch fabrics attaching elas tic darning etc 3 point zigzag stitch 128 Stitch Width mm inch Auto Manual 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 Stitch Length mm inch Auto Manual 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Twin Needle Reverse Reinforcement Stitching 2 5 0 2 5 0 Yes Reverse 3 32 1 64 3 16 Reinforce ment Reverse Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Yes Reverse Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Reinforce ment rogrammed read Cutting L Walking Foot P Th Reverse thread cut No ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting lt O Nn Reverse thread cut ting Z O O Reinforce ment th
52. ck paper after pressing the seam allowance Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 UTILITY STITCHES Turn the fabric over and then baste or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to Basting stitching a Attach the optional open toe foot e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 94 Turn the balance wheel toward you and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqu making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqu When sewing around corners stop the machine with the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqu raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric as needed to change the sewing direction Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans over both pieces Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called piecing The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance Sew a piecing straight stitch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together a Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot
53. corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing press needle position button to lower the needle Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing 62 Sewing curves Stop sewing and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve For details on sewing with an even seam allowance refer to Sewing an even seam allowance page 64 When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch Sewing thick fabrics E if the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position E if thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching The fabric may not feed when thick seams are being sewn and the presser foot is not level as shown below In this case use the presser foot locking pin black button on the left side of zigzag foot J so that the presser foot remains level while sewing allowing the fabric to be fed smoothly Sewing direction Q Raise the presser foot lever Align the beginning of stitching and then position the fabric While holdin
54. d is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight A E 2 Turn the thread tension dial to the right to tighten NS Note the upper thread f the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too tight In this case refer to Installing the bobbin on page 22 and rethread the bobbin thread Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric 54 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width pattern width and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted Normally when a stitch is selected the appropriate width and length are automatically selected For details on the range of values within which the width and length can be set refer to Stitch Settings page 128 Adjusting the stitch width The stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys ay Turn on the sewing machine gt The LCD comes on a Select a stitch gt A screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears e For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 68 e Immediately after the stitch is selected the standard settings highlighted appear To make the stitch width narrower press To make the stitch w
55. ds This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter If you are not sure what kind of power source you have contact a qualified electrician This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only A Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual such as an odor heat discoloration or deformation stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord When transporting the machine be sure to carry it by its handle Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling which could cause injuries When lifting the machine be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements otherwise you may injure your back or knees on 5 Always keep your work area clear Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the build up of lint dust and loose cloth Do not store objects on the foot controller Do not use extension cords Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Never drop or in
56. e Various Built In Decorative Patterns Satin stitches cross stitches and decorative satin stitches can be sewn All are sewn with monogramming foot N Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing patterns In order to sew the patterns correctly the following must be considered E Fabric Before sewing stretch or thin fabrics or fabrics with a coarse weave affix the optional stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric or place a thin sheet of paper such as tracing paper under the fabric Since material puckering or bunched stitches may occur when satin stitches are sewn be sure to affix stabilizer material to the fabric Attach monogramming foot N e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch Needles and threads e For details refer to steps through of When sewing thin mediumweight or stretch Selecting stitching page 68 fabrics use the ball point needle When sewing thick fabrics use a 90 14 home sewing machine Start sewing needle In addition 50 to 60 thread should be 2 used E Trial sewing Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is used the desired result may not be achieved Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project In addition while sewing be sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order to prevent the fabric from slipping e The stitching is s
57. e initial stitch screen appears again and AN appears in the lower left corner of the screen e Even after the sewing machine is turned off the twin needle setting is not cancelled eiis When using the twin needle be sure to select the twin needle setting otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged 30 Select a stitch e For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 68 e For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 128 AULON When using the twin needle be sure to select an appropriate stitch otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Start sewing e For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 49 gt Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other ANF NFA SF i NZ e ei NF SISSY ee ee e NENE NENE SYS SZ VVVVVVVVNVVVVV 1 CAUTION When changing the sewing direction press 4 needle position button to raise the needle from the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric Using thread that winds off Pulling up the bobbin thread quickly When making gathers or before free motion quilting When using thread that winds off quickly such as first pull up the bobbin thread as described below transparent nylon thread or metallic thread place the SC enclosed spool net over the s
58. e lever is lowered D Loner The buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected buttonhole and the start stop button was pressed while the button lever hole lever is raised Select oaei The start stop button or reverse reinforcement stitch but e EE ton was pressed after a stitch has been deleted Winding e DE The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin Ho more stitches car More than 71 patterns are being combined be combined of The start stop button was pressed without connecting the controller mode foot controller while the setting for adjusting the stitch to OFF width using the sewing speed controller is set to ON Change to The twin needle setting is selected while a pattern that single needle f f mode HN gt cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected D Pelete the a EH The first pattern was selected while two or more patterns Cancel OkiDelete are combined o The selected setting cannot be changed with the selected Can not change pattern If error message F01 through F09 appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used the machine may be malfunctioning Contact your nearest authorized service center Troubleshooting 141 APPENDIX Nothing appears in the LCD If nothing appears in the LCD when the sewing machine is turned on the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark If this is the case perform the following operation GD Turn off the
59. e pattern that you wish to recall is selected A pattern is stored in the Il pocket Tee ee 6 Press OK key gt The contents of the selected pocket are displayed Check the contents and then press OK key To select a different pocket press back key gt The initial stitch screen appears again and the pattern from the selected pocket is recalled Realigning the pattern The pattern may not be sewn correctly depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed If this occurs adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project 1 Attach monogramming foot N e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 l 6 Press 4 stitch selection key in the A operation panel gt The screen containing the various types of stitches appears Press A VW lt and P arrow keys until G is selected and then select Ze gt The pattern alignment stitch is selected a Start sewing gt The pattern for making the adjustment is sewn gt The sewing machine stops after it has finished sewing the pattern Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 121 UTILITY STITCHES Check the sewn pattern If the part of the pattern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly the pattern is correctly aligned If the pattern is not sewn correctly following the steps below to
60. e spool being used or the thread has come out of the v needle bar thread hook Correct the upper threading page 24 N Troubleshooting 13 Probable Cause Remedy Reference There are knots or tangles in the ZER Remove any knots or tangles The selected needle is not appropriate for the thread being used Select a needle that is appropriate for the type of stitch being used Loosen the upper thread tension Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the shuttle clean the shuttle The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle mme page 34 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle The upper The area around the hole in the Replace the needle plate thread breaks needle plate is scratched or has a Contact your retailer or the nearest burr on it authorized service center page 33 The upper thread tension is too tight page 54 The thread is tangled for example in the shuttle page 135 The area around the hole in the Replace the presser foot presser foot is scratched or has a Contact your retailer or the nearest burr on it authorized service center Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The shuttle is scratched or has a burr on it Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine we Soe Mea enone Correctly install the bobbin thread
61. ecuring the stitching reverse reinforcement stitch button Keep the reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch for example at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread o om aD D Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever Reverse reinforcement stitch button gt While the reverse reinforcement stitch button is held pressed reverse stitches are sewn Press start stop button or press down After sewing back to the beginning of the on the foot controller stitching release the reverse reinforcement At this time if the start stop button is held stitch button ressed the machine sews at a low speed i j P gt The machine stops sewing gt aai aaa es C CID Press 4 start stop button or press down on the foot controller gt The machine starts sewing in the normal O sewing direction Start stop button e For details refer to Starting to sew page 49 gt The machine starts sewing When the end of the stitching is reached press reverse reinforcement stitch button Keep the reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are sewn gt While the reverse reinforcement stitch button is depre
62. edle may break or bend 46 General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew Turn on the sewing machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 11 Turn on the machine Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn Select the stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Attach the presser foot Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of Nik DEI the fabric are aligned correctly For details on positioning the fabric refer to Positioning the fabric page 48 Start sewing Start sewing For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 49 Cut the thread at the end of sewing The thread may also be cut automati GRR Cally For details on cutting the thread refer to Cutting the thread page 53 Sewing 47 SEWING BASICS Positioning the fabric Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly 1 Turn on the sewing machine The straight stitch left needle position is automatically selected Press J needle positio
63. ee i O Barnean Pin on the right side Q a che Decale crop pall Wrong side of fabric e For details refer to Replacing the presser End of zipper opening foot page 37 Zipper Insertion 85 UTILITY STITCHES O Select stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 ERAUL When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break GA Topstitch around the zipper Stitching Right side of fabric OG Basting stitching GO End of zipper opening When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break Remove the basting stitching 86 Inserting a side zipper Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric Use this type of zipper for side openings and back openings _ Stitching Right side of fabric End of zipper opening The following procedure will describe how to stitch on the left side as shown in the illustration Attach zigzag foot J and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening With the right sides of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the Zipper opening e For details refer to Basic S
64. eedle on the next page Lower the presser foot lever Threading the needle D gt Memo The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle If the needle threader cannot be used refer Presser foot lever to Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader on page 28 gt The presser foot is lowered Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks ay Pull the end of the thread which has been OI passed through the needle bar thread guide to the left then pass the thread through the J notch of the thread guide and then firmly pull the thread from the front and insert it into the slit of the thread guide disk marked 7 all the way Make sure that the thread passes the notch of the thread guide Needle threader lever gt The thread is passed through the eye of the needle O Release the needle threader lever Carefully pull on the loop of thread passed through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread Raise the presser foot lever pass the thread Notch of the thread guide reg through the presser foot and then pull out Thread guide disk T about 5 cm 2 inch of thread toward the rear Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side of the machine of the machine 5cm 2 inch gt The upper threading
65. er on the previous page Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw Connecting fork Needle clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver Presser foot holder screw AULON Be sure to securely tighten the screw with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot causing it to bend or break Before starting to sew slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break A 7 WNS Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium E Removing the walking foot CO Press J needle position button once or twice to raise the needle CCT Needle position button gt The needle is raised Turn off the sewing machine Raise the presser foot lever LL Presser foot lever gt The presser foot is raised With a screwdriver loosen the presser foot holder screw and then remove the walking foot Attach the presser foot holder e For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 39 gt Memo Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot For de
66. ewing be sure that the needle does not touch the button otherwise the needle may bend or break O Start sewing gt The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches e f additional strength is needed to secure the button perform the button sewing operation twice e Do not press the thread cutter button Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching lt n When you are finished attaching the button slide the drop feed lever to k to the left as seen from the front of the machine and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs q Back side Buttonhole Stitching 83 UTILITY STITCHES E Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank attach the button with space between it and the fabric and then wind the thread by hand This attaches the button securely Place the button into button sewing foot M and then pull the shank lever toward you Shank lever After sewing is finished cut the upper thread with plenty of excess wind it around the thread between the button and the fabric and then tie it to the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at the end and at the beginning of the stitching at the wrong side of the fabric
67. ewn in the direction indicated by the arrow Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 113 UTILITY STITCHES 114 Sew reinforcement stitches When sewing with a character stitch reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn after each character e When sewing a pattern with a stitch other than a character stitch it is useful to first set the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching setting For details refer to Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches page 57 When you are finished sewing use scissors to trim off any excess threads at the beginning of the stitching and between the patterns Combining patterns Multiple patterns can be combined and sewn together Select the first pattern and then press OK key gt The first pattern is selected and appears in the LCD e When the sewing is started the selected pattern is sewn repeatedly until the sewing machine is stopped a Press the key in the operation panel gt The screen for selecting a pattern appears again Select the next pattern and then press OK key To select a different stitch type press stitch selection key gt The combined patterns appear in the LCD e To remove a selected pattern press the C key in the operation panel The pattern that was selected last is removed 4 Repeat steps and After all of the desired patterns are selected start sewing Sewing di
68. g zigzag foot J level hold the presser foot locking pin black button on the left side pressed in and lower the presser foot lever Presser foot holding pin black button Release the presser foot locking pin black button gt The presser foot remains level allowing the fabric to be fed gt After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to its original angle CAUTION If fabric more than 6 mm 15 64 inch thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force the needle may bend or break Useful Sewing Tips 63 SEWING BASICS mN Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly If this occurs place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric When you have finished sewing tear off any excess paper Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First baste the pieces of fabric together and then sew without stretching the fabric Basting 64 Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics When sewing the fabrics that may stick to the presser foot such as leathers or coated fabrics change the presser foot to the optional non stick foot Leather Sewing an even seam allowance To sew an even seam start sewing so that the seam allowance is to the right of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the ri
69. ge of the fabric 1 CAUTION against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Guide 70 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot J Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Key Auto Manual Auto Manual 1 4 1 16 Zigzagstitch Preventing fraying right rightneedle baseline reinforcement SE S REN position stitching Stitch Name Pattern Application mm inch mm inch Presser Foot Zigzag stitch center needle position Preventing fraying center 0 0 4 0 baseline reverse stitching 0 3 16 3 point fabrics and stretch fabrics 1570 1 0 2 4 0 Hosa stitch 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 1 3 16 RS Preventing fraying in stretch 5 0 0 0 7 0 2 0 5 4 0 fabrics 3 16 0 1 4 3 32 1 32 3 16 Overcasting F Preventing fraying in thick 5 0 0 0 7 0 2 5 5 4 0 stitch F fabrics and stretch fabrics 3 16 0 1 4 3 32 1 132 3 16 wb EEN fraying in stretch 4 0 E 4 0 1 0 4 0 fabrics 3 16 0 1 3 16 1 16 3 16 ef e A 6 CN zigzag stitch ZE 1 16 1 4 ay 6 1 64 3 16 O 6 5
70. ght edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate E Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric A Seam Presser foot E Aligning the fabric with the optional stitch guide foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the stitch guide foot o O Seam Stitch guide foot 3 Markings E Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch left needle position Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the needle plate The distance between the markings in the upper scale is 1 8 inch 3 mm and the distance between the markings in the grid is 5 mm 3 16 inch q O O r O O dP a I G E O Seam Presser foot Centimeters Inches Needle plate 16 mm 5 8 inch Useful Sewing Tips 65 SEWING BASICS 66 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter Selecting Stitching ccccssssssssssssssesssssssscssassssesseseeenenennntnnnnnnnntt a 68 Overcasting Stitches sssssessssssssssssossssnsssassesssseeeeeenesennnnnnnnnnnnttttt 70 Basic Stitching ssscccsscsorsssssss
71. hand and then i pass the thread behind the thread guide cover ee to the front Thread guide for bobbin winding While using your left hand to hold the end of the thread that wraps around the thread guide for bobbin winding use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five times Pass the thread under the thread guide plate Pull the thread to the right and pass it through from the right the slit in the bobbin winder seat Thread guide cover Slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter gt The thread is cut to a suitable length Thread guide plate 20 Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around the bobbin CAUTION Be sure to cut the thread as described on the previous page If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out Slide the sewing speed controller to the right so that the speed will be fast D C CD pf A gt Memo if the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right i side the needle will not move Sewing is impossible Sewing speed controller 18 Remove the bobbin from the shaft Press start stop button once When the foot controller is plugged in press down on the foot controlle
72. he edge of the folded Desired edge of hem hem against the guide of the presser foot and 5 mm 3 16 inch then lower the presser foot lever Fold back the fabric along the basting and then position the fabric with the wrong side facing up eg Wrong side of fabric Fold of hem GI Guide Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting 76 Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem Needle drop point Stitch width E if the needle catches too much of the hem fold The needle is too far to the left Press B of the arrow keys to decrease the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem o gt gt Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric WI the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right Press lt Q of the arrow keys to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric e For details on changing the stitch width refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 55 Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide Remove the basting stitching Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric gt Memo For best results when sewing stretch fabrics decrease the pressure of the presser foot For details refer to Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot page 39
73. he names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below and length of the buttonhole Marks on fabric 2 Button hole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole Button guide plate Presser foot scale Pin Marks on buttonhole foot 5 mm 3 16 inch Buttonhole Stitching 79 UTILITY STITCHES A E ifthe button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch Presser foot scale 2 Length of buttonhole Diameter thickness of button 5 mm 3 16 inch Example For a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale N fo 10 mm 3 8 inch 15 mm 9 16 inch gt The size of the buttonhole is set Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the
74. hould be adjusted so that they are equal Turn the thread tension dial to the left to loosen Changing the tension of the the upper thread upper thread If the thread and needle combination is correct for the type of fabric being sewn according to Needle types and their uses on page 33 the thread tension will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate setting However if the preset thread tension does not give the desired result or if you are sewing with Upper thread is too loose special thread or on special fabric use the thread If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side tension dial under the upper cover to adjust the of the fabric the upper thread is too loose tension of the upper thread E Correct thread tension Ms The upper thread and the bobbin thread should NS Note cross near the center of the fabric Only the upper f the upper thread was incorrectly thread should be visible from the right side of the threaded the upper thread may be too fabric and only the bobbin thread should be loose In this case refer to Upper visible from the wrong side of the fabric Threading on page 24 and rethread the upper thread Wrong side of Wrong side of abie fabric l Right side of Right side of fabric fabric Upper thread Upper thread GO Bobbin thread GO Bobbin thread The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric E Upper threa
75. iawing EE 123 Entering the patent data eege 124 BE Ke NCL E E A AE A E T A N E E N T E 126 Stitch Setting EE 128 Reuter EE 128 TES I NS ee EE 133 EE CG ea caste exavecsesuunmanuscces sswsse E 135 Kesti cions COM OMIME acano aE a ae da 135 Cleaning nie EE EEN 135 Cleanine tie E E 135 TOUDI E 137 teg 141 Nothing appears imine RE 142 Operation Deep sasuai A E TA EE AT EEE E N A 142 Cancelline the operation DEED srianireseuianen i naanin aAa T EEA ANEAN SENER KA ENAREN IE EANNAN 143 kemoving tne Upper COVE ee 143 IOON EE 144 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine A DA N G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using when cleaning when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual or if you are leaving the machine unattended AWAR N l N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual e To unplug the machine switch the machine to the symbol O position to turn it off then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet Do not pull on the cord e Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord e Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3 Electrical Hazar
76. ical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack A E AS Note When the sewing machine is turned off all stitch settings are cancelled if a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord When restarting the sewing machine follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine For U S A only This appliance has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Turning the Machine On Off 11 GETTING READY Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen located on the front at the right of the sewing machine displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly When the sewing machine is turned on the LCD comes on and the following screen appears Presser foot that should be used Single or twin needle GI Selected stitch Stitch length mm Stitch width mm gt Memo For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly
77. ide cutter Guide plate e If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing gt A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn e If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 16 inch 5 mm 3 16 inch gt Memo The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13 oz denim After using the side cutter clean it by removing any lint or dust if the side cutter can no longer cut fabric use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter The optional side cutter is available through your brother retailer Overcasting Stitches 73 UTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams Five stitches are available for basic stitching Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Application mm inch mm inch Presser Key Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting 0 0 7 0 stitch 0 1 4 Basic stitching and sewing Straight T gathers or pintucks left E left aseline reverse stitching needle position Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reinforcement stitching Straight stitch Basic stitching and sewing center athers or pintucks center needle Beeline eae stitching position Reinforcing seams and sewing 0 0 7 25 1 5 4 0 stretch fabrics 3 32 1 16 3
78. idth wider press gt d 1 4 gt The stitch width is changed lt gt ki e If the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased gt Memo To reset the stitch width to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value If the straight stitch left needle position or triple stretch stitch was selected changing the stitch width changes the needle position Increasing the width moves the needle to the right reducing the width moves the needle to the left The settings can be saved so that they will always be specified each time the utility stitch is selected For details refer to Saving stitch settings page 60 The sewing machine can be set so that the stitch width can easily be changed with the sewing speed controller For details refer to Satin stitching page 98 CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 55 SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys Turn on the sewing machine gt The LCD comes on 2 Select a stitch gt A screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears
79. iieeii aaae iaa adibi a 78 eoe e EE TEE 79 PURON E srona cece ok ec tararowas sah wh estas cen cate ETEA E no eeanaanenhaceesmuonacee 82 Zipper Insertion geed 85 merine a centered ZIP E 85 serine aside ZIPPO EE 86 Zipper piping Insertion EE 89 inserting a CONIETER Ee 89 MAS gl ECH en EE 90 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape ccccccccccsssssssssssssscssssesssscssssssssssssssssssscsacees 91 Se 1 UC ME 91 Fee UE UU FN a E E E asada ia A E E 91 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching oooooeooooeeeeeseessesssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssoseesosoe 93 PPG ei le 93 Pathwork Crazy g0 SULCIIING sasear E a aa aaa e E e aain 95 EE E E E E E E E E E E E T E A T thcaseuentes cece 95 C EE 96 Mie el eroare E E E E E e r e A 97 SA a EE EI E ES T E T A ENT E A A N EE T AT 98 aN Reinforcement e UL 100 Tapie siec E Ta M soarana E dau auevadtnareecinana ie E E E EE 100 Bartek EE a A A E N E ANN E E A E A S 100 e E 102 EV GlCE e UE 104 Decorative Oe ln E 105 SR E 106 E EE 107 COIN OS E 107 SN RE E e EE 108 ee le E 109 E E ip Ve 110 Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns cccccscsssssssssssssssssscsssesssssccceeeeeees 113 DEVINE IDG UIT Be E 113 TN EE E 113 i UTS FO AS ING a a a a a a i E R 114 RED a Se VWI EE 115 CHECKING theselected AUIS EE 116 EREECHEN 117 Changing Tei Ee E 118 EREECHEN ebe 118 Miror Ian re E E 119 EEN EE eegene ee 120 OO IMS Vie E E 121 Designing a Patteri EE 123 D
80. in the fabric AULON When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper do not place your hands in the cutting direction otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips E Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length A v e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 56 e If the fabric does not feed for example if it is too thick increase the density of the stitching E Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width lt 4 gt 4 e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 55 gt Memo Before sewing buttonholes check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric E Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics use a gimp thread Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot A shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it Buttonhole Stitching 81 UTILITY STITCHES Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select stitch Ki or K Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing When sewing is finished gently pul
81. inforcement Stitching Reinforce ment LS Twin Needle Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Z O Z Z lt Reinforce ment Reinforce ment O Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Reinforce ment rogrammed Thread Cutting Reinforce Reinforce ment thread cut ting Z Reinforce ment thread cut ting Z Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting O Reinforce ment thread cut Z O Z Z Z Z i Reinforce Reinforce ment thread cut ting Z O Reinforce ment thread cut ting O Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Z Reinforce ment thread cut ting Zz O Reinforce ment thread cut ting Z O Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Application Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Programmed Thread Cutting E N O S 5 0 3 0 5 0 0 4 No automatic thread cut mediumweight fabrics 3 16 1 8 3 16 1 64 1 64 1 16 ment oa Automatic No reinforce 16 ment Horizontal button 5 0 2 A holes on areas that are subject O Ain 3 16 1 8 3 16 1 64 1 1 64 E LA Th read cut Oo Z O E E L Ed Ed E bh fl Automatic Thread c
82. injuries or damage to the machine Replacing the presser foot Replace the presser foot as described below For details on using the side cutter S refer to Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter page 72 Press 7 1 needle position button once or twice to raise the needle D CC i D Needle position button The needle is raised a Turn off the sewing machine AULON Before replacing the presser foot be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if the start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing 2 Raise the presser foot lever gt Presser foot lever gt The presser foot is raised Replacing the Presser Foot 37 GETTING READY Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder Black button Presser foot holder gt The presser foot holder releases the presser foot Place a different presser foot below the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the notch in the holder Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type A G I J M N or R is positioned to be read Presser foot holder Notch Pin Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder OI Presser foot lever gt The presser foot is attached Raise the presser foot lever
83. installed The bobbin is scratched or does not Replaces boven The lower rotate smoothly or has a burr on it thread is tangled Remove the tangled thread and or breaks The thread is tangled a tie a page 135 Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin designed A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used page 18 page 22 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used page 18 specifically for this machine The upper thread was not threaded Correct the upper threading page 24 correctly The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread page 22 Select a thread and needle that are andl neede e rorcorect appropriate for the type of fabric The thread being sewn tension is The presser foot holder is incorrectly Correctly install the presser foot age 39 incorrect installed holder pag The thread tension is incorrect T Me ene i ee ppe page 54 Incorrect bobbins will not work A bobbin designed specifically for properly Only use a bobbin The combination of fabric thread page 33 page 18 this machine is not used designed specifically for this machine 138 The fabric is wrinkled Stitches are skipped A high pitched noise is made while sewing The needle threader cannot be used The stitch is not sewn correctly The fabric does not feed v you wish to sew you wish to sew
84. instructions below 1 CAUTION Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew Thread Size of Needle Fabric Type Application Type Size 60 90 Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 60 90 Thin fabrics Georgette Synthetic thread 65 9 75 11 Challis Satin Silk thread 50 30 Cotton thread 50 Thick fabrics 50 60 Toa Thread for knits 50 90 Easily frayed fabrics Synthetic thread Silk thread For top stitching SE E Medium weight fabrics 75 11 90 14 100 16 90 14 100 16 Ball point needle 75 11 90 14 50 60 golden colored 65 9 90 14 50 100 16 50 60 90 11 90 14 Replacing the Needle 33 GETTING READY N E NS Note i Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower It may cause malfunctions gt Memo _ The smaller the thread number the thicker the thread and the larger the needle number the thicker the needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur Use a 90 14 to 100 16 needle with transpare
85. is finished Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished you are ready to begin sewing Thread cutter Upper Threading 27 GETTING READY aS 7 NS Note o If the needle is not raised the needle threader cannot thread the needle Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before using the needle threader If the twin needle is installed the needle threader cannot be used For details refer to Using the twin needle at the right Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader When using specialty thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread a wing needle or a twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader thread the needle as described below Thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide e For details refer to Upper Threading on page 24 a Lower the presser foot lever Pressor foot lever Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back Do not touch the start stop button CL needle position button or CO reverse reinforcement stitch button If one of the buttons is accidentally pressed the machine will begin sewing and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break 28 Raise the presser foot lever pass the end of the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inche
86. l the gimp thread to remove any slack Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it 8 With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole Trim off any excess of the gimp thread 82 Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached Raise the presser foot lever and then slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to F to the right as seen from the front of the machine p Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine Back side gt The feed dogs are lowered a Attach button sewing foot M e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Place the button into button sewing foot M Button e When attaching four hole buttons first sew the two holes closest to you Then slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine and then sew them in the same way Select stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 e Leave automatic thread cutting set to DFF Turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes AULON When s
87. le is positioned when the sewing machine is stopped Specifies the twin needle page 28 sewing Stitch width Allows the stitch width to be adjusted with the page 98 control sewing speed controller i Allows the language used in the screens to be o Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with page 143 each operation oe Adjusts the brightness of the LCD age 16 brightness J 8 i pag Vertical pattern Adjusts the up and down position of the pattern page 121 adjustment page 16 CIE Changing the Machine Settings 15 GEN G READY am Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased it is set to leave the needle lowered in the fabric when sewing is stopped However the machine can be set to instead leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped amp gt Press settings key in the operation panel and then press A VW d and gt arrow keys until N V is selected a Press OK key gt The screen for changing the needle stop position appears Press to select To return to ON press d gt The machine is now set to stop with the needle in the raised position CH Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again Adjusting the brightness of the LCD The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted GP Press settings key in the operation panel and then press A V lt and P gt arrow keys until is selected
88. lter so that the quilt AAS Note guide aligns with the seam that has already Thread the needle manually when using the BEER walking foot or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium i When quilting use a 90 14 home sewing P machine needle Wi The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns Reverse Mz stitches cannot be sewn with the walking AAS Note foot Only select straight or zigzag stitch patterns with reinforcement stitches For details refer to Stitch Settings on page 128 The optional quilting guide is available through your brother retailer 96 Slide the drop feed lever located at the rear Free motion quilting of the machine on the base to AA to the right as seen from the front of the machine With free motion quilting the feed dogs can be lowered using the drop feed lever so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction The quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting 4 Cf Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder e Refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 39 Align the quilting foot with the lower left side of the presser bar The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and then tighten the presser fo
89. ment ment thread cut ting No SE 6l acne appliqu s Nig or quilting E and binding Stitch Settings 131 APPENDIX Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitching Auto Manual 1 6 1 16 3 32 Auto Manual Reverse Reinforcement Reinforce ment Quilting background Quilting stitch stitching stippling for stippling Reinforce ment Z CO while cutting the fabric 0 Sewing straight stitches 0 wn Reinforce ment Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric Overcasting on thin and mediumweight fabrics while cutting the fabric Reinforce ment Z O Side cutter Overcasting on thick fabrics while cutting the fabric Reinforce ment Z O Overcasting on medi umweight and thick fabrics while cutting the fabric Reinforce ment Z O Z Z i 132 rogrammed Thread Cutting Reinforce Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting O Z CO Z Z O O Z O Other stitches Stitch Type Pattern d e IA l Decorative HE x N No Large No Yes Yes stitches R A k ES 29 30 p Satin stitches Large No Yes Yes vu eT Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length width
90. ment Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain such as sleeve holes inseams and pocket corners Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Presser Stitch Name Pattern Key Application Foot Auto WEIUEI Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Reinforcing the seams of sleeves and inseams Reinforcing the ends of par ta openings such as the corners ave a of pockets 1 ah Ht fabrics Darning uuu stitch 70 Darning thick fabrics 1 4 Se Triple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to and inseams strain such as pocket corners and openings As an example the procedure for sewing bar tacks at Attach zigzag foot J pocket corners is described below e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot 37 oot page 37 Determine the desired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot 2 Select stitch 4 i E A to the desired length The distance i between the markings on the presser foot scale e For details refer to Selecting stitching is 5 mm 3 16 inch page 68 Start sewing NI e For details refer to Starting to sew ES page 49 T Presser foot scale 2 Length of bar tack 5 mm 3 16 inch e A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn
91. mm inch Stitching Auto Manual Reverse Reinforcement Reinforce ment O Reinforce ment Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Z Z Z i Reinforce ment 0 5 4 0 1 32 3 16 Reinforce ment 0 5 4 0 1 32 3 16 Reinforce ment Reinforce ment 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 Reinforce ment 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 Reinforce ment 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforce ment 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Reinforce ment 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Reinforce ment 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Reinforce ment rogrammed Thread Cutting Reinforce Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut Reinforce Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Stitch Settings Z FA Z Z Z O O O O O Z O Z Z O O Z Z Z O O O 129 APPENDIX Stitch Name Decora
92. n 42 GETTING READY Turning the Machine On Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply WARNING Use only regular household electricity for the power source Using other power sources may result in fire electric shock or damage to the machine Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances e When you are away from the machine e After using the machine e When the power fails during use e When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection e During electrical storms Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled
93. n button once or twice to raise the needle gt gt gt Laag L CT D Needle position button Place the fabric under the presser foot e f the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching 48 D Presser foot lever The fabric is now positioned to be sewn gt Memo To adjust the pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric refer to Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot page 39 Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing you can start the sewing machine The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the operation buttons or the foot controller E Using the operation buttons Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button O start stop button Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed T CH eege D g Sewing speed controller Press start stop button once D ETE Start stop button gt The machine starts sewing e If you continue to h
94. n the illustration below If the balance wheel is not in this position be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before using the needle threader Ly Cy ER Mark on balance wheel CH Lift open the upper cover ee Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin Spool pin 2 Spool cap Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool e If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unrolls correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin With the rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible until the right side of the spool touches the right end of the spool pin e Three spool cap sizes are available large medium and small Use the spool cap with a diameter that is slightly larger than the diameter of the spool The medium sized spool cap is already on the spool pin when the sewing machine is purchased oe I Spool cap large Spool cap medium Spool e When using a spool of cross wound thread install the small spool cap with some space between the cap and the spool ane Cc Spool Gap 3 Spool cap small Upper Threading 25 GETTING READ
95. ng press CA reverse reinforcement stitch button once O Press OK key This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is gt The screen for specifying automatic thread selected where reinforcement stitches are cutting appears automatically sewn Useful Functions 59 SEWING BASICS 60 After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the sewing machine stops and cuts the thread ee is N X g gt Si l The thread is cut here gt Memo Reverse reinforcement stitches will not be sewn and the thread will not automatically be cut if the start stop button is pressed at the end of the stitching Be sure to press the reverse reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching Saving stitch settings Adjusted stitch width and length settings can be saved so that they will be specified each time the stitch is selected The various settings can be saved for each utility stitch Select the stitch and then adjust the stitch width and length To adjust the stitch width press lt Q and To adjust the stitch length press W and A e For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 68 gt The stitch width and length are changed 2 Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press A V d and P arrow keys until PFE is selected
96. ng thick fabrics 1 4 632 174 1 16 1 64 3 32 ER 2 0 0 4 0 3 1 0 Ee 2 Gelb Di E A c Sch Z 2 oa E 55 Se fed 2 A c dai Oo Z Reinforcing openings and areas where the 1 0 3 0 3 1 seam easily comes 1 16 1 16 1 8 1 64 1 64 1 16 loose Automatic reinforce ment Thread cut ting Z O Bar tack stitch No Reinforce Reinforce ment ment thread cut ting Button sewing stitch Z CO 3 2 ei Se DI 2 a S Button sewing ria Automatic reinforce ment Thread cut ting Sewing eyelets for example on belts Z O Piecing straight stitch ing with a seam allow 0 2 5 0 ance of 6 5 mm from a 1 64 3 16 the right edge of the Piecing straight presser foot stitch Piecing straight stitch ing with a seam allow ance of 6 5 mm from 1 16 the left edge of the presser foot Reinforce Reinforce ment ment thread cut ting No O Reinforce Reinforce ment y ment thread cut SS ting Oo No Reinforce Reinforce ment ment thread cut ting Straight stitch that looks hand Straight stitch quilting sewn tg quilt that looks hand sewn ing No No Reinforce Reinforce ment y ment thread cut SS ting LA e EH Appliqu quilting free motion quilting satin stitching Zigzag stitch for quilting SS CO lt Reinforce Reinforce
97. nt nylon threads regardless of the fabric being sewn CAUTION The appropriate fabric thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on the previous page If the combination of the fabric thread and needle is not correct particularly when sewing thick fabrics such as denim with thin needles such as 65 9 to 75 11 the needle may bend or break In addition the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches 34 Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even ns o O Flat side 2 Needle type marking O E Correct needle T Flat surface E Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a bent needle Flat surface Hold the needle with your left hand and then Replacing the needle use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the Replace the needle as described below Use the needle screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle Press needle position button once or twice to raise the needle gt Per D Screwd
98. o the extra spool pin and then secure it with the spool cap The thread should unroll from the top front of the spool Spool cap 2 Spool Thread the upper thread in the same way that the upper thread for the left side was threaded S 1 an SR Thread guide cover e For details refer to step through of Threading the upper thread page 26 Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread hook manually thread the right needle Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front e The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle If the needle threader is used with the twin needle the sewing machine may be damaged Attach zigzag foot J e For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged dei Turn on the sewing machine gt The LCD comes on Upper Threading 29 GETTING READY D Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press A VW d and P arrow keys until V A is selected h WI Wat GC Press OK key gt The screen for selecting the twin needle appears Press to select H To return to H press d gt The twin needle can now be used Press OK key gt Th
99. ocking 2 4 Smocking fabrics to add 5 0 0 0 7 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 stitch texture and elasticity 3 16 0 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 N N 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 ww 1 6 4 0 2 1 16 3 16 3 5 1 5 7 0 Lace sewing decorative 1 8 1 16 1 4 3 hemming heirloom stitching etc 6 0 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 15 64 1 16 1 4 8 1 16 3 16 5 Scallop 2 EZE 5 0 2 5 7 0 stitch Satin scallop stitching 3 16 1 32 SR 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 1 och 3 16 1 16 3 16 1 5 7 0 Decorative hemming and heirloom stitching etc on thin mediumweight and plain Decorative weave fabrics stitch LA 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 LA Eet Zal vie El 52 59 x 5 0 2 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 E 1 f 1 5 7 0 1 5 7 0 Decorative hemming ribbon threading heirloom stitching etc 1 5 4 0 i 6 0 1 5 7 0 1 15 64 1 16 1 4 1 1 5 0 1 5 7 0 1 6 1 0 4 0 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 16 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Y o ne Heirloom stitching etc Eyelet Stitching Decorative Stitching 105 UTILITY STITCHES TT Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Presser Stitch N Patt Applicati itch Name Pattern pplication Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual 0 0 7 0 3 0 2 0 4 0 3 16 0 1
100. old the start stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed When the end of the stitching is reached press O start stop button once gt The machine stops sewing with the needle down in the fabric When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads e For details refer to Cutting the thread page 53 E Using the foot controller Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller Turn off the sewing machine When connecting the foot controller be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the side of the sewing machine Foot controller jack NS Note For U S A only Foot controller Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model NX 400 PC 420 Sewing 49 SEWING BASICS Gi Turn on the sewing machine Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed Sewing speed controller e The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller s maximum sewing speed 6 Once you are ready to start sewing slowly press down on the foot controller Pressing down on the foot controller inc
101. on it Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine Press the needle position button to The needle was not raised raise the needle The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 35 The presser foot that is used is not Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew you wish to sew The thread tension is incorrect EEGENEN thread Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the shuttle clean the shuttle The feed dogs are lowered Slide the drop feed lever to the left The presser foot that is used is not Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that appropriate for the type of stitch that A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used page 18 page 27 page 128 page 54 The thread is tangled for example in the shuttle page 135 page 97 page 56 page 128 WO Troubleshooting 13 APPENDIX Symptom The fabric does not feed The sewing lamp does not come on Nothing appears in the LCD While winding the bobbin the bobbin thread was wound below the bobbin winder seat Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the bobbin Fabric being sewn with the machine cannot be removed The fabric feeds in the opposite direction The upper thread has tightened u
102. ot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand O Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine Back side gt The feed dogs are lowered Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Pin on quilting foot Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut and S Geen Ee then move the fabric to follow the pattern i Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot causing it to bend or break Pattern Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 97 UTILITY STITCHES After sewing is finished slide the drop feed lever to k to the left as seen from the front of the machine and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs Back side e Normally the drop feed lever is positioned at the left 98 Satin stitching A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the sewing speed controller the stitch width can quickly and easily be adjusted In this case the sewing speed is adjusted with the foot controller Connect the foot controller e For details refer to Starting to sew page 49 a Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Repl
103. p The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric 140 Probable Cause The pressure of the presser foot is weak The thread is tangled for example in the shuttle Zigzag foot J is slanted on a thick seam at the beginning of stitching Contact your retailer or the nearest The sewing lamp is damaged authorized service center Adjust the brightness of the LCD The brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark You have not wound the bobbin thread properly The thread is not passed through the bobbin winding thread guide correctly Bobbin spins slowly The thread that was pulled out was not wound onto the bobbin correctly Thread is tangled below the needle plate The feed mechanism is damaged The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed You have not threaded the upper thread properly Turn the presser foot pressure dial to the right to increase the pressure of the presser foot Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the shuttle clean the shuttle Use the presser foot locking pin black button on the left side on zigzag foot J to keep the presser foot level while sewing After removing the thread wound below the bobbin winder seat wind the bobbin correctly Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin winding thread guide Move the sewing speed controller to the right so that the speed will be fast Wind the thread that was
104. pool before placing the Insert the bobbin into the shuttle spool of thread onto the spool pin e Refer to steps through of Installing the If the spool net is too long fold it to fit the size of the bobbin page 22 spool j Pass the bobbin thread through the slot O 2 Do not cut the thread with the cutter PESCH TD lut y lt gt lt gt Ra Ko o ROY Ry D gt KN While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand press needle position Spool net button twice to raise the needle 2 Spool Spool cap GO Spool pin Needle position button gt The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread Upper Threading 31 GETTING READY Pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side 32 Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous for example if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed Be sure to read and carefully follow the
105. r D TED M Slide the sewing speed controller back to its D d original position x CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be Start stop button gt The bobbin starts spinning and the thread is wound around the bobbin incorrect gt The bobbin stops spinning when it is full Press O start stop button once OO When the foot controller is plugged in remove 3 a your foot from the foot controller gt The sewing machine stops Memo When the sewing machine is started or the balance wheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction Winding Installing the Bobbin 21 GETTING READY a Remove the bobbin cover Installing the bobbin Hold the bobbin with your right hand and Install the bobbin wound with thread hold the end of the thread with your left CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect e Be careful not to drop the bobbin Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that KZ j the end of the thread is on the left and then Z after pulling the thread firmly around the tab The bobbin was designed specifically for with your left hand as shown lightly pull the this sewing machine If bobbins f
106. read cut ting O Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting O Reverse thread cut No ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Reinforce ment thread cut ting Stitch Name Application Overcasting on thin or mediumweight fabrics Overcasting on thick fabrics Overcasting on thick fabrics and decorative stitching Overcasting stitch Overcasting on stretch fabrics Overcasting on thick or stretch fabrics Overcasting on stretch fabrics and decorative stitching Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics Appliqu stitch Appliqu stitching Shell tuck stitch Shell tuck stitching Satin scallop stitch Scallop stitching Nant agr Patchwork stitching and decorative stitch ing Patchwork stitching decorative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fab ric such as with tricot UV Joining stitch Patchwork stitching and decorative stitch ing Smocking stitching and SEENEN decorative stitching Fagoting and decora tive stitching Fagoting stitch Fagoting and decora tive stitching Attaching elastic to stretch fabrics Elastic attach ing stitch 3 2 S g a Sch L a ig Stitch Width mm inch Auto Manual 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 Stitch Length
107. reases the sewing speed releasing the pressure on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed Slower i Faster e Slowly press down on the foot controller Pressing it down hard starts sewing too quickly gt The machine starts sewing When the end of the stitching is reached completely release the foot controller gt The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric 50 When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads e For details refer to Cutting the thread page 53 memo 8 When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing When sewing is stopped the needle remains lowered in the fabric The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped For details on setting the machine so that the needle stays up when sewing is stopped refer to Changing the needle stop position page 16 CAUTION Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate in the foot controller otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur Do not place objects on the foot controller otherwise damage to the machine or injuries may occur If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time unplug the foot controller otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur After sewing 3 to 5 stitches press A S
108. rection gt The order that the patterns appear in the LCD is the order that they will be sewn YAVATY gt Memo Up to 70 patterns can be combined Some utility stitches cannot be combined If multiple patterns have been combined the sewing machine stops once all the selected patterns displayed in the LCD have been sewn To repeatedly sew the combined pattern refer to Repeat sewing patterns The combined pattern can be stored for later use For details refer to Storing a pattern page 120 Repeat sewing patterns To repeatedly sew the combined pattern follow the procedure described below Select the pattern e For details refer to Combining patterns on the previous page 2 Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press A VW lt and P arrow keys until CO CC is selected ges Press OK key gt The screen for specifying repeat sewing appears Press to select TEX repeat sewing To return to Oo single sewing press P O Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again and the machine is set to repeatedly sew the selected pattern Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 115 UTILITY STITCHES 116 YAVATY YvyAVA Wy sAVaATy Single 2 Repeated A E WNS Note If repeated sewing is set the pattern is repeatedly sewn until the sewing machine is
109. refer to Error messages page 141 12 Checking machine operating procedures Simple descriptions on replacing the presser foot threading the upper thread winding the bobbin and installing the bobbin can be displayed in the LCD When you are finished with the help screen ress OK key GD Turn on the sewing machine P y gt The initial stitch screen appears again A 7 S oc Note n YK For details on each topic refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual gt The LCD comes on S Press CBF sewing machine help key in the operation panel gt The sewing machine help screen appears Press A VW lt and P arrow keys until the image illustrating desired topic is selected Replacing the presser foot Threading the upper thread Winding the bobbin GO Installing the bobbin O Press OK key gt The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears To display the next screen press W To return to the previous screen press A O Example Upper threading Understanding the LCD Screens 13 GETTING READY Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed O Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again Changing the settings The general procedure for changing machine settings is described below Turn on the sewing machine gt
110. refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 2 Select stitch 7 3 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Stitch along the edge of the fabric making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric e For better results apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn O Trim along the stitches e Be careful not to cut the stitches Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric 1 Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 56 and Changing the tension of the upper thread page 54 Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3 8 inch A CN s 1 cm 3 8 inch e It is not necessary to sew reverse reinforcement stitches or cut the thread Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers Smooth the gathers by ironing them Wo 5 Ee I i Ay eT ERRES ft ES AJ GEES Ui 3 F Decorative Stitching 107 UTILITY STITCHES 5 ial e x or 7 i Shell tuck stitching e For details refer to
111. ress to select FF To return to UN press lt i4 d onii gt The machine is now set so that it will not beep O Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again Troubleshooting 143 APPENDIX Symbols EEN ebe Cover E Numerics PADOUNL zigzag E 71 SOIT ZIB ZAG E 71 A BEE EE ee Eug Cover A adjustable zipper piping foot eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereees 1 89 GIP VERU araicis eion aea Cover C gelt aeai E A 93 ON FIG ee Cover E automatic reinforcement stitching eeesceeeeserrrreeeeeree 57 automatic reverse ei UE 57 automatic ul De ur E 59 B Sie a Cover E balance E Cover C 48 BAr TACE grer e 100 ele E A E T E piace E 75 paste SUCHIN oirassa anna AOE AE EEA S Ei 74 Sun E el EE 76 EE WE Cover A 22 bobbin cover cceceeecccceaeesecceceesceccaeseeeeaaeeeeees Cover C 22 DODDI NEAU E 22 Ste e E EE duereeeanaraprauiearenees 31 bobbin WwiNder ssissssnsesissscnapaanna Cover B 19 bobbin winder EE 20 bobbin winder shaft spring eeeeeeseceeeeeessnneeeeeeeeeeees 19 Klee E E A 18 DEER ee 82 Segen e 80 buttonhole lever cceeecceceeeee ee es Cover C 80 101 103 b ttannole stitehing E 78 C A E Cover E Changing sewing direction ssssesssssssserssssesrrrressssesrees 62 changing the needle cccsseeesssseereeceeeessecesecneeees 35 checking patterns E 116 e nE 135 cleaning DIUS tte geegent Cover A 136 COMIDIMING gn E 114 crazy EE EL EE 95 creating patterns sscdesce
112. ric Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine Balance wheel Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be exchanged Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off Foot controller jack Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack Power supply jack Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs gt Memo o Refer to Cover B D or E pages while you are learning to use your machine Cover C Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations Start stop button Press the start stop button to start or stop sewing The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is depressed When sewing is stopped the needle is lowered in the fabric For details refer to Starting to sew page 49 The button lights up in green red or orange depending on how the sewing machine is being operated Green When the machine is ready to start sewing or while it is sewing Red When the machine is not ready to start sewing Orange
113. river Needle clamp screw p e Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine With the flat side of the needle toward the Se rear of the machine insert the needle until it g touches the needle stopper Before replacing the needle be sure to t turn off the sewing machine otherwise ek a a a if the start stop While holding the needle with your left hand button is accidentally pressed and the use the screwdriver to tighten the needle machine starts sewing clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever LL Wesst Presser foot lever Replacing the Needle 35 GETTING READY CAUTION 36 Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may break or damage may result Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the needles CAUTION Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other presser foot may result in
114. rk are described below E Drawnwork Example 1 Q Pull out several threads from the fabric Attach monogramming foot N F e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select stitch 22 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed section 6 Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press A VW d and P arrow keys until A is selected 7 Press OK key gt The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears 8 Press d to select DN To return to press DFF NE dh gt The pattern is flipped UNI Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching Set the mirror image pattern setting back to OFF Decorative Stitching 111 UTILITY STITCHES E Drawnwork Example 2 Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch 4 mm 3 16 inch Attach monogramming foot N e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select stitch 3 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 4 Sew along the center of the unfrayed section 112 Sewing th
115. rom thread to guide it through the slit older models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 XA5539 151 Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch This model Older model gt Memo S The order that the bobbin thread shoul Se passed through the shuttle is indicated by marks around the shuttle Be sure to thread the machine as indicated Tab 1 CAUTION Press J needle position button once or z twice to raise the needle and then raise the Be sure to install the bobbin so that the presser foot lever thread unwinds in the correct direction otherwise the thread may break or the a Turn off the sewing machine thread tension will be incorrect Slide the ger Cover Fa to the right eem 8 Ee Bobbin cover Latch gt The bobbin cover opens 22 While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right hand as shown guide the thread through the slit and e At this time check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise Then pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter Slit Cutter Cut the thread with the cutter Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side gt The lower threading is finished Next
116. s page 128 Attach the presser foot e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 a Turn on the sewing machine gt The straight stitch left needle position is shown selected in the LCD stitch selection key in the operation panel To select a stitch using the stitch keys press the key of the desired stitch Continue with step gt The screen containing the various types of stitches appears Press amp VW lt and P arrow keys until the type of stitch that you wish to use is selected GA Press OK key gt The screen containing the various stitches in the selected stitch type appears E Understanding the screen Selected stitch type Number of stitches in the selected stitch type e To select a different stitch type press Za back key Press A VW lt and P arrow keys until the stitch that you wish to use is selected Press A to return to the previous screen Press W to display the next screen Press OK key gt The stitch is selected If necessary specify the setting for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc e For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches refer to the following pages WNS Note When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If
117. s of thread toward the rear of the machine Using the twin needle With the twin needle you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality Be sure to use the twin needle the extra spool pin and the spool cap For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 128 Only use the twin needle part code X59296 121 Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Install the twin needle e For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 35 Thread the upper thread for the left needle eye e For details refer to steps through of Threading the upper thread page 24 Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front e The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle If the needle threader is used with the twin needle the sewing machine may be damaged Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Insert the extra spool pin so that it is perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft Bobbin winder shaft O Swing down the spool pin so that it is horizontal Place the upper thread spool for the needle on the right side ont
118. s the quilting foot Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder E Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw Screwdriver E Attaching the presser foot holder Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand Screwdriver WNS Note If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed the thread tension will be incorrect Replacing the Presser Foot 39 GETTING READY Using the walking foot With the walking foot both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot E Attaching the walking foot 40 A 7 WNS Note i Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader Remove the presser foot holder e For details refer to Removing the presser foot hold
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120. sert any object into any opening Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Do not use the machine near a heat source such as a stove or iron otherwise the machine power cord or garment being sewn may ignite resulting in fire or an electric shock Do not place this machine on an unstable surface such as an unsteady or slanted table otherwise the machine may fall resulting in injuries 6 Special care is required when sewing Always pay close attention to the needle Do not use bent or damaged needles Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle Switch the machine to the symbol O position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate as it could cause the needle to break Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break H This machine is not a toy Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation Do not use outdoors 3 For a longer service life When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use
121. sewing machine 8 While pressing back key in the operation panel turn on the sewing machine Press or P Adjust the brightness of the LCD so that the screens can be seen Turn off the sewing machine then turn it on again 142 Operation beep Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed a beep is sounded E For a correct operation One beep is sounded E If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded WI the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine continues to beep for four seconds The machine automatically stops Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew Cancelling the operation Removing the upper cover beep If the upper cover of the sewing machine was removed re attach it as described in the following When the sewing machine is purchased it is set to procedure beep each time an operation panel key is pressed This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep G Hold the upper cover level D Turn on the sewing machine N Ree gt The LCD comes on Push the upper cover down to re attach it to the machine a Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press A V lt and P arrow keys until of is selected a Press OK key gt The screen for changing the beep setting appears P
122. sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever ot Ke Mark on fabric Red marks on buttonhole foot 80 Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot e When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size Do not reduce the gap Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot Buttonhole lever Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing gt Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Cut the threads raise the presser foot lever and then remove the fabric Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut Pin Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole 2 Seam ripper For keyhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole Eyelet punch e When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole
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124. ssed reverse stitches are sewn Sewing 51 SEWING BASICS ENNA After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn release reverse reinforcement stitch button gt The machine stops sewing Press start stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if the start stop button is held pressed the machine sews at a low speed gt The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction After sewing to the end of the stitching the sewing machine stops Release the start stop button or foot controller Beginning of stitching End of stitching 52 E Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching pressing C reverse reinforcement stitch button sews reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other Reverse stitching Reinforcement stitching gt Memo Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to Stitch Settings page 128 Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing cut the threads The threads can be cut in either of two ways E Using the thread cutter button When you wish to finish the stitching press thread cutter button once gt aai gt gt P D CC 6 4 Thread cutter button gt The threads are cut and the needle
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126. stopped If the sewing machine is turned off the repeated single sewing setting returns to its default setting Checking the selected patiern Up to 70 patterns can be combined If all of the selected patterns cannot be displayed in the LCD at the same time the pattern can be checked according to the following procedure Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press A V d and P arrow keys until WHEE is selected Press OK key gt The screen for checking the pattern appears Press lt and P to scroll through the pattern and check it Wl EAP 3 ABC 4 ELEAF 3 ABC 4 O Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again Changing the pattern size The size of character stitches in the Gothic font and outline style can be switched between large and small However the size of other patterns cannot be changed Select a stitch Select a character stitch in either the Gothic font or outline style AVSTAV J a Press settings key in the operation panel gt Memo gt The settings screen appears The large pattern size is the default If the small pattern size is selected small patterns Press A W lt q and P arrow keys until can be combined and connected Ala is calacted if multiple patterns have been combined the size of each selected pattern can be specified a Press OK key gt The screen for changing
127. surface gt The needle plate cover is removed If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a Turn the balance wheel toward you until the cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning the race shelf it once with a wet cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur Gi Edge of the shuttle race GO Tip of the shuttle hook Shuttle race Shuttle e Be sure to turn the balance wheel toward Cleaning the shuttle race you Turning the balance wheel away from Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the you may damage the machine shuttle therefore it should be cleaned periodically Remove the sbutile ep Turncon the sewing machine Grasp the shuttle and then pull it out CAUTION Ne Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur Maintenance 135 APPENDIX Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into remove any lint and dust from the race and its the needle plate and then slide the cover back surrounding area on Cleaning brush Shuttle race e Do not apply oil to the shuttle Insert the shuttle so that the A mark on the Never use a shuttle that is scratched
128. t Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment When sewing cylindrical pieces remove the flat bed attachment Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them Needle threader lever Use the needle threader to thread the needle OG Thread tension dial Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the upper thread Needle and presser foot section INFeTantexsmce AME all atcm excl accurelale im Malcliau mle laveldce ars Right side rear view Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks Thread guide discs Pass the thread through the thread guide discs when using the needle threader to thread the needle Needle bar thread hook Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread hook GO Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams Bobbin cover shuttle Remove the bobbin cover and then insert the bobbin into the shuttle Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Presser foot dial Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fab
129. t SA140 22 Spoolnet XAD523 020 8 Walking foot XC2214 052 ZOO ee Quilting foot SA129 FOOSN EES XC6651 321 other areas Sai a Grid sheets Mmmm 10 Seam ripper XZ5082 001 Grid sheet set XC4549 020 Bobbin 4 SEB Operation manual XF4637 001 SA156 XA5539 151 Quick reference guide XC4546 151 XC4589 051 z Needle oat SES XC2360 252 X59296 121 Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below Before using the sewing machine carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts Front view Thread guide plate Thread guide cover Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread Spool pin Place the spool on the spool pin Thread guide for bobbin winding Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread Upper cover Open the upper cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin Operation panel Select a stitch from those that appear in the operation panel page Cover E Sewing speed controller Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed Cover B Operation buttons Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine and automatically cut the thread page Cover D Flat bed attachment with accessory compartmen
130. tails on the stitches refer to Stitch Settings page 128 Replacing the Presser Foot 41 GETTING READY EEN Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric remove the flat bed attachment Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing large pieces of fabric Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs of fabric easier GP Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide table Pull out the four legs until they snap into place gt With the flat bed attachment removed free arm sewing is possible Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top When you are finished with free arm sewing install the flat bed attachment back in its Wes Se gt With the flat bed attachment removed free original position arm sewing is possible Install the wide table Keeping the wide table level fully slide it into place A 7 NS Note WW The optional wide table is available through your brother retailer 42 Turn the screw at the bottom of the legs to adjust their height CG D 1 CAUTION Do not move the sewing machine while the wide table is attached otherwise damage or injuries may occur When you are finished using
131. the wrong presser foot is installed turn off the sewing machine attach the correct presser foot and then select the desired stitch again gt Memo For details on adjusting the stitch width and length refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 55 Selecting Stitching 69 UTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying Fifteen stitches are available for overcasting The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the presser foot that is used Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot G Stitch Width Stitch Length Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Application mm inch mm inch Presser Key Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual H Preventing fraying in medium 2 5 5 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 weight and thin fabrics 3 3 2 3 16 1 16 1 1 6 3 16 G Overcasting 2 5 5 0 1 0 4 0 stitch Preventing fraying in thick br 3 32 3 16 3 32 1 16 3 16 fabrics and fabrics that fray easily 3 5 5 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 1 8 3 16 3 32 1 16 3 16 Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Needle drop point Position the fabric with the ed
132. the pattern size appears Press lt Q and P until the desired size is selected Select A for the small size or select Fey for the large size gt The pattern size is changed O Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 117 UTILITY STITCHES Changing the stitch density If a decorative satin stitch has been selected the stitch density can be changed GU Select a decorative satin stitch gy a Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press A VW d and P arrow keys until VV is selected A Press OK key gt The screen for specifying the stitching density of the decorative satin stitch appears Press lt Q and P until the desired density is selected Select With for coarser stitching or select ith for finer stitching O Press OK key gt The initial stitch screen appears again and the stitching density is changed If the stitching density is too fine depending on the needle the stitches may be bunched together causing the needle to break 118 Changing the pattern length The length of one part of a satin stitch can be set to one of five sizes GD Select a satin stitch a Press settings key in the operation panel gt The settings screen appears Press A VW lt and P arrow keys until Wii is selected is gt E YABC Ab ala a
133. the wide table remove it While slightly lifting up the wide table pull it off to the left Install the flat bed attachment back in its original position gt Memo With the legs folded up the wide table can be stored attached to the hard case Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces 43 GETTING READY 44 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter SOWIIG csssssscccsscscccccecoooosoeeeeeeeneeeeseneeeess56565ss5ssssssn tn ntntntnttttit 46 Adjusting the Thread Tension sccsssssssssssssesnssenneeee 5055500 neennen nanan nn nnn 54 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length sssssssssseesnenccenscccccccececceccessecceseees 55 Useful Functions ccccccssccssenscoscessecesssssesssuseesseeeseeeeeeennnnnnn nnn 57 SEWING BASICS Basic sewing operations are described below Before operating the sewing machine read the following precautions CAUTION While the machine is in operation pay special attention to the needle location In addition keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel otherwise injuries may occur Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins otherwise the ne
134. thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading on the next page gt Memo You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew pull up the thread according to the procedure in Pulling up the bobbin thread page 31 Winding Installing the Bobbin 23 GETTING READY Upper Threading In this section the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described J 000000 LUC CAUTION Threading the upper thread When threading the upper thread D Turn on the sewing machine carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break gt Memo _ The order that the machine should be threaded is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated 2 Raise the presser foot lever gt E Presser foot lever gt The presser foot is raised 24 e If the presser foot is not raised the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly Press C 1 1 needle position button once or twice to raise the needle D C C i D Needle position button e If the needle is not correctly raised the sewing machine cannot be threaded Check that the mark on the balance wheel is facing up as shown i
135. titching page 74 Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric Basting stitching Reverse stitches Wrong side of fabric GO End of zipper opening Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric Wrong side of fabric Press the seam allowance so that the right side the side that will not be stitched has an extra 3 mm 1 8 inch Wrong side of fabric 3 mm 1 8 inch Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch and then baste or pin the zipper in place Zipper teeth Basting stitching Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot I If the stitching will be sewn on the right side attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of the zipper foot ol Pin on the right side Needle drop point e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 EA Select stitch 2 l e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 AULON When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch starting from the
136. tive stitch 130 Pattern S La S A Application Decorative stitching Decorative stitching Decorative stitching Decorative stitching and elastic attaching Lace sewing decora tive hemming heir loom stitching etc Decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc Decorative hemming onthin mediumweight and plain weave fab rics heirloom stitch ing etc Decorative hemming onthin mediumweight and plain weave fab rics heirloom stitch ing etc Decorative hemming onthin mediumweight and plain weave fab rics heirloom stitch ing etc Decorative hemming onthin mediumweight and plain weave fab rics heirloom stitch ing etc Decorative hemming ribbon threading heir loom stitching etc Decorative stitching smocking stitching heirloom stitching etc Decorative stitching smocking stitching heirloom stitching etc Stitch Width mm inch Auto Manual 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 Auto OY io Stitch Length mm inch Manual 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 2 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 4 0 1 64 3 16 Reverse Re
137. torn can be darned Darning is sewn as shown below a a a E E E o o gt Wi HE ONT Reinforcement stitching SR Determine the desired length of the darning Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot 1 16 inch in front of the area to be darned A to the desired length The distance and then lower the presser foot lever between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch Tear 2 mm 1 16 inch Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot e When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the Presser foot scale darning will not be sewn with the correct Length of darning size 5 mm 3 16 inch 7 mm 1 4 inch e A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Select stitch gt ui e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Do not reduce the gap 102 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot o S ec Buttonhole lever Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing gt Once
138. tretched elastic tape Therefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 2 Select stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 z Sew the fabric without stretching it GM Elastic tape Pin a Attach zigzag foot J Git e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 UTILITY STITCHES Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 Sew 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 rasusau So Se So So 5 o So So Sa 5 e f CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break 92 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqu s patchwork and quilts are described below Stitch K EN Sr appliqu s center baseline reverse stitching Appliqu quilting free motion q
139. uilting satin stitching Attaching appliqu s Attaching appliqu s and binding Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm from the right edge of the presser foot Stitch Name Pattern Application Zigzag stitch Appliqu stitc Piecing straight stitch Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm from the left edge of the presser foot 57 P 98 fj lp rc bt co Joining stitch Mock T quilting Straight stitch Poa that stitch looks hand quilting 39 d Mg Quilting 2 1 0 7 0 stippling Stippling 1 16 1 4 Kg Applique stitching Cut out the appliqu leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm 1 8 and 3 16 inch fa Seam allowance Auto Tw a 8 ER GE 4 nun Vu O EC Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Manual Auto Manual 0 0 4 0 0 3 1 6 U ZL e CO UI x 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Tw T ER 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 2 5 3 32 5 5 0 1 0 4 0 1 32 3 16 1 16 1 16 3 16 as _ a SEN SR 0 24 0 Ze 6 1 64 3 16 5 7 0 2 9 1 0 4 0 3 32 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 1 2 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 ES Ess OD CH o 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Place a pattern made of thick paper on the back of the appliqu and then fold over the seam allowance using an iron SY V e Remove the thi
140. ut Horizontal button 3 0 5 0 er Nig Tenore 5 0 0 4 2 holes on thick fabrics 3 16 1 8 3 16 1 64 1 64 Z O LL S oa ment Secured buttonholes Automatic 5 0 3 0 5 0 0 4 0 2 1 0 Thread cut for fabrics that have No reinforce N backings 3 16 1 8 3 16 1 64 1 64 1 16 act ting SR Buttonholes for stretch 6 0 3 0 6 0 1 0 0 5 2 0 Kio ee Thread cut N or knit fabrics 15 54 1 8 15 64 1 16 1 32 1 16 i ting Buttonhole men stitch Ad Buttonholes for stretch 6 0 3 0 6 0 1 5 1 0 3 0 No eee Thread cut S fabrics 15 54 1 8 15 64 1 16 1 16 1 8 cent ting 48 5 Oo Z O 1 16 a Peer eee 5 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 0 24 0 ve INTE Thread cut SES E 3 16 0 15 64 1 16 1 64 3 16 op i 49 a Keyhole buttonholes 7 0 3 0 7 0 0 5 0 3 1 0 no Automatic jy for thick or furry fabrics 1 4 1 8 1 4 1 32 1 64 1 16 ak 50 Keyhole buttonholes 70 3 0 7 0 0 5 0 3 1 0 Automatic A for mediumweight and 4 4 3 1 4 0 32 1 64 1 16 No reinforce thick fabrics ment 51 Horizontal button 70 3 0 7 0 0 5 0 3 1 0 Automatic ead cut A holes for thick or furry FER SE No reinforce Je As fabrics 1 4 1 8 1 4 1 32 1 64 1 16 mei 52 jane Darning medium 70 2570 20 0425 EES mu weight fabrics 1 4 3 32 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 32 NO reinforce fy Darning stitch maaan ji i e 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 0 0 4 2 5 f Thread cut Darni
141. utting the fabric 3 16 1 8 3 16 3 32 1 16 3 16 Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw OV N Remove the presser foot e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 37 Lower the presser foot lever and then Connecting fork manually thread the needle Needle clamp screw e The needle threader cannot be used If the l TT E dE EE ENT Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin the sewing machine may be damaged is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presser foot Raise the presser foot lever lever Notch in presser foot holder Pin gt The side cutter is attached Ta Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached Pass the upper thread under the side cutter and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 68 CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Make a cut of about 2 cm 1 16 inch long in the fabric at the beginning of the stitching Ki 2 cm 1 16 inch Position the fabric in the side cutter The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the s
142. vailable refer to Stitch Settings page 128 E Utility stitches gl There are 67 utility stitches including straight stitches overcasting stitches and buttonhole stitches E Decorative stitches There are 31 decorative stitches including hearts leaves and flowers E Satin stitches There are 16 satin stitches E Cross stitches SA There are 5 types of cross stitches E Decorative satin stitches dy There are 10 decorative satin stitches E Character stitch Gothic font There are 55 characters including letters symbols and numbers in the Gothic font E Character stitch Script font af There are 55 characters including letters symbols and numbers in the Script font E Character stitch Outline style ai There are 55 characters including letters symbols and numbers in the outline style 68 Selecting stitching Using the operation panel keys select the desired stitch from those shown in the LCD Twelve of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the stitch keys When the sewing machine is turned on the straight stitch left needle position is selected Determine the stitch that you wish to use e Refer to Stitch types at the left Determine which presser foot should be used with the selected stitch The presser feet are stored in the accessory compartment e For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Setting

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