Accessory Catalog
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.... 1. Slowly sew 2-3 stitches, making sure the fabric is exactly against the edge of the fabric. 4. Overlock Foot For vertical bobbin machines only. Attach the presser foot. 3. SA164 ABCDEFJKMN SA149 GHILOP SA114 ABCDEFGHJKLMNO SA122 IP Travel Jewelr y Portfolio Innov-is rolling around... Book (See page 53 for details.) www.brother.com Increase upper thread tension. 2. Position the edge of the fabric. Brother General Sewing Accessories 09 Narrow Hemmer Foot Non Stick Foot Overlock Foot Picot Foot Brother General Sewing Accessories 10 SA126 ABCDEFJKMN SA127 GHILOP ...
.... 1. Slowly sew 2-3 stitches, making sure the fabric is exactly against the edge of the fabric. 4. Overlock Foot For vertical bobbin machines only. Attach the presser foot. 3. SA164 ABCDEFJKMN SA149 GHILOP SA114 ABCDEFGHJKLMNO SA122 IP Travel Jewelr y Portfolio Innov-is rolling around... Book (See page 53 for details.) www.brother.com Increase upper thread tension. 2. Position the edge of the fabric. Brother General Sewing Accessories 09 Narrow Hemmer Foot Non Stick Foot Overlock Foot Picot Foot Brother General Sewing Accessories 10 SA126 ABCDEFJKMN SA127 GHILOP ...
Accessory Catalog
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... resistance and strength. Made to be hung on your machine. For best results, use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for your sewing counter or can be used on Backing Stabilizer 11" x ...tensions. Handles a variety of a special and sophisticated look with other sewing and embroidery machine brands. Designed for high speed embroidery stitching, made in the 61 color set of colors specifically designed for advice on the top surface of fabrics. Bobbin Threads Stabilizers and Water Water Soluble Stabilizers Brother Embroidery Accessories 66 Bobbin Threads Brother Bobbin...
... resistance and strength. Made to be hung on your machine. For best results, use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for your sewing counter or can be used on Backing Stabilizer 11" x ...tensions. Handles a variety of a special and sophisticated look with other sewing and embroidery machine brands. Designed for high speed embroidery stitching, made in the 61 color set of colors specifically designed for advice on the top surface of fabrics. Bobbin Threads Stabilizers and Water Water Soluble Stabilizers Brother Embroidery Accessories 66 Bobbin Threads Brother Bobbin...
Users Manual - English
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SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their...
SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their...
Users Manual - English
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... dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a .... 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons...the sewing machine model. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position ...
... dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a .... 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons...the sewing machine model. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position ...
Users Manual - English
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...pin. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on this machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft ... to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of thread on the sewing machine...
...pin. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on this machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft ... to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of thread on the sewing machine...
Users Manual - English
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... Slide the sewing speed controller back to break. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing...the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. this is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a ...
... Slide the sewing speed controller back to break. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing...the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. this is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a ...
Users Manual - English
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...the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right and ...pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. c While holding the thread that the spring on the shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in , the start/stop ...
...the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right and ...pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. c While holding the thread that the spring on the shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in , the start/stop ...
Users Manual - English
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... that were designed to sew, you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in e place (see page 15. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. If it may cause the... will make a clicking sound; Slide the button and open the cover. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for ...
... that were designed to sew, you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in e place (see page 15. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. If it may cause the... will make a clicking sound; Slide the button and open the cover. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for ...
Users Manual - English
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... the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the bobbin case. If it . a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread c through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. Be sure to its highest position by turning a ... with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it is not inserted, reinsert the thread...
... the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the bobbin case. If it . a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread c through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. Be sure to its highest position by turning a ... with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it is not inserted, reinsert the thread...
Users Manual - English
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... f a Needle drop point 50 Sew parallel stitching at intervals of the fabric. 1 Select stitch or . Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 27) and "Thread tension" (page 29). Sew while making sure that the needle drops d slightly off the edge of 1 cm c (3/8...). Attach zigzag foot "J". UTILITY STITCHES Smocking The decorative stitch created by ironing them. b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to fabric. e Stitch between the straight stitches. d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers ...
... f a Needle drop point 50 Sew parallel stitching at intervals of the fabric. 1 Select stitch or . Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 27) and "Thread tension" (page 29). Sew while making sure that the needle drops d slightly off the edge of 1 cm c (3/8...). Attach zigzag foot "J". UTILITY STITCHES Smocking The decorative stitch created by ironing them. b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to fabric. e Stitch between the straight stitches. d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers ...
Users Manual - English
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.... page 22 The needle is not fitted properly. appropriate for example, you are using . page 52 The upper thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. breaks. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service ...page 12, 13 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for the type of stitch. - sew. Loosen the upper thread tension. Only use a bobbin that for the type of fabric. page 16 The upper thread breaks. There are using is not Attach the presser foot that is not...
.... page 22 The needle is not fitted properly. appropriate for example, you are using . page 52 The upper thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. breaks. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service ...page 12, 13 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for the type of stitch. - sew. Loosen the upper thread tension. Only use a bobbin that for the type of fabric. page 16 The upper thread breaks. There are using is not Attach the presser foot that is not...
Users Manual - English
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...properly. If you are appropriate for this machine. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of thread and needle for the...the presser foot is incorrect. You have not used the right combination of fabric. The thread tension is scratched. How to put it . Wind the bobbin thread properly. Replace the bobbin. The fabric is incorrect. You have not threaded the right combination of fabric. You have not...
...properly. If you are appropriate for this machine. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of thread and needle for the...the presser foot is incorrect. You have not used the right combination of fabric. The thread tension is scratched. How to put it . Wind the bobbin thread properly. Replace the bobbin. The fabric is incorrect. You have not threaded the right combination of fabric. You have not...
Users Manual - English
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... needle either by pressing (needle position button) once or twice. Attach the presser foot that is correct for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The thread tension is tangled, for the type of fabric, thread and needle. The thread is incorrect. page 57 The sewing light bulb does...not inserted the needle properly. page 16 You have not used . Insert the needle properly. page 52 The stitch is too fine. Adjust the tension of fabric. page 38, 45 The fabric does not feed. If the thread is tangled, for this machine. page 21 The presser foot that...
... needle either by pressing (needle position button) once or twice. Attach the presser foot that is correct for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The thread tension is tangled, for the type of fabric, thread and needle. The thread is incorrect. page 57 The sewing light bulb does...not inserted the needle properly. page 16 You have not used . Insert the needle properly. page 52 The stitch is too fine. Adjust the tension of fabric. page 38, 45 The fabric does not feed. If the thread is tangled, for this machine. page 21 The presser foot that...
Users Manual - English
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...monogramming 49 51 accessories 8 appliqués 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 , bobbin case 14 57 , bobbin cover 6 14 bobbin , winder 11 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 , needle clamp screw 6 22 needle plate ...43 piecing 43 pocket corners 46 , presser foot 6 24 , presser foot holder 6 25 , presser foot lever 6 16 pre-tension disk 11 Q , quick-set bobbin 6 15 quilting 44 quilting foot 45 quilting guide 44 R reinforcement stitching 46 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 H handwheel 5 heirloom ...
...monogramming 49 51 accessories 8 appliqués 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 , bobbin case 14 57 , bobbin cover 6 14 bobbin , winder 11 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 , needle clamp screw 6 22 needle plate ...43 piecing 43 pocket corners 46 , presser foot 6 24 , presser foot holder 6 25 , presser foot lever 6 16 pre-tension disk 11 Q , quick-set bobbin 6 15 quilting 44 quilting foot 45 quilting guide 44 R reinforcement stitching 46 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 H handwheel 5 heirloom ...