Accessory Catalog
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...presser foot. 6. Attach the presser foot. 3. Position the edge of the foot. 7. Select a desired stitch and sew. Increase upper thread tension. 2. Non Stick Foot Designed for consistent feeding with the wrong side facing up under the presser foot. 3. Sew along the guide. Place ...the fabric with fabrics such as leather, vinyl and other novelty fabrics. Brother General Sewing Accessories 09 Narrow Hemmer Foot Non Stick Foot Overlock Foot Picot Foot Brother General Sewing Accessories 10 SA126 ABCDEFJKMN SA127 GHILOP Skirt Innov-is Project Book (See page ...
...presser foot. 6. Attach the presser foot. 3. Position the edge of the foot. 7. Select a desired stitch and sew. Increase upper thread tension. 2. Non Stick Foot Designed for consistent feeding with the wrong side facing up under the presser foot. 3. Sew along the guide. Place ...the fabric with fabrics such as leather, vinyl and other novelty fabrics. Brother General Sewing Accessories 09 Narrow Hemmer Foot Non Stick Foot Overlock Foot Picot Foot Brother General Sewing Accessories 10 SA126 ABCDEFJKMN SA127 GHILOP Skirt Innov-is Project Book (See page ...
Accessory Catalog
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...mark construction details by creating tailor tacks. Line up the center guide mark (red) of the fabric facing down. Increase the upper thread tension. 3. Adding decorative stitches over seams or patterns: Line up the center of loops to the edge of appliqué, sewing curves, ...page 47 for gathering fabrics. Ideal for edge-stitching heavy fabric such as home decor. Increase the upper thread tension. 3. Gathering Foot Used for details.) Brother Embellishment Feet Open Toe Foot 22 Pearls and Sequins Foot Metal type SA146 IP Open Toe Foot Provides better visibility ...
...mark construction details by creating tailor tacks. Line up the center guide mark (red) of the fabric facing down. Increase the upper thread tension. 3. Adding decorative stitches over seams or patterns: Line up the center of loops to the edge of appliqué, sewing curves, ...page 47 for gathering fabrics. Ideal for edge-stitching heavy fabric such as home decor. Increase the upper thread tension. 3. Gathering Foot Used for details.) Brother Embellishment Feet Open Toe Foot 22 Pearls and Sequins Foot Metal type SA146 IP Open Toe Foot Provides better visibility ...
Accessory Catalog
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...a high nap such as preventing fabric slippage and puckering. Dependable thread delivery through machine tensions. Bobbin Threads Stabilizers and Water Water Soluble Stabilizers Brother Embroidery Accessories 66 Bobbin Threads Brother Bobbin Threads are also available (sold in a 5-pack sleeve) at selected dealers. 30... and applications when it is ideal for brightness and durability to last a long time. For best results, use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for each design. Pacesetter embroidery thread is Project Book (See page 33 for each design. This...
...a high nap such as preventing fabric slippage and puckering. Dependable thread delivery through machine tensions. Bobbin Threads Stabilizers and Water Water Soluble Stabilizers Brother Embroidery Accessories 66 Bobbin Threads Brother Bobbin Threads are also available (sold in a 5-pack sleeve) at selected dealers. 30... and applications when it is ideal for brightness and durability to last a long time. For best results, use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for each design. Pacesetter embroidery thread is Project Book (See page 33 for each design. This...
Accessory Catalog
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... of pearls/beads onto the tunnel and then sew. Note: When the fabrics gather, tighten the thread tension. Align the edge of the fabric to 1.5 mm from 5 mm, and adjust the tension. 3. Taping Foot Attaches tapes and elastic to 3 mm from the folded edge. 6. Sew. Ideal... for elastic tape attaching. 2. Pearls and Sequins Foot Attaches threaded pearls or beads on your machine. 2. Sew and then open the fabrics. SA210 Party Bag SA212 Piping Foot Taping Foot Brother ...
... of pearls/beads onto the tunnel and then sew. Note: When the fabrics gather, tighten the thread tension. Align the edge of the fabric to 1.5 mm from 5 mm, and adjust the tension. 3. Taping Foot Attaches tapes and elastic to 3 mm from the folded edge. 6. Sew. Ideal... for elastic tape attaching. 2. Pearls and Sequins Foot Attaches threaded pearls or beads on your machine. 2. Sew and then open the fabrics. SA210 Party Bag SA212 Piping Foot Taping Foot Brother ...
Users Manual - English
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... foot ...24 Removing the presser foot holder ...25 2. 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 ...31 Sewing...
... foot ...24 Removing the presser foot holder ...25 2. 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 ...31 Sewing...
Users Manual - English
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... spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower...
... spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower...
Users Manual - English
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... to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. If you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread... pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b ...
... to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. If you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread... pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b ...
Users Manual - English
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... may tangle around the bobbin a few times. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the...
... may tangle around the bobbin a few times. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the...
Users Manual - English
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..., connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j 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 Slit in ... start/stop button) to start /stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start . CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 c While holding the ...
..., connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j 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 Slit in ... start/stop button) to start /stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start . CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 c While holding the ...
Users Manual - English
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... in the right direction. 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. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this is correctly... inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. If the thread unrolls in...
... in the right direction. 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. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this is correctly... inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. If the thread unrolls in...
Users Manual - English
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... the end of the thread c through the slit, and then pull the thread to be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. Slide the button and open the cover. If it . a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the right... direction. Put the left tab in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to cut it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the...
... the end of the thread c through the slit, and then pull the thread to be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. Slide the button and open the cover. If it . a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the right... direction. Put the left tab in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to cut it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the...
Users Manual - English
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... hand. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 25 Use the screwdriver to check that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot.
... hand. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 25 Use the screwdriver to check that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot.
Users Manual - English
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...that is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be used to start to sew. ■ Correct tension 2 Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will appear on the surface of the fabric. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower ... 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to a higher number. 54 3 29 Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through...
...that is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be used to start to sew. ■ Correct tension 2 Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will appear on the surface of the fabric. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower ... 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to a higher number. 54 3 29 Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through...
Users Manual - English
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...) once (for your project. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for models equipped with your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to raise the needle before...
...) once (for your project. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for models equipped with your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to raise the needle before...
Users Manual - English
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... thin fabrics. Attach zigzag foot "J". Sew parallel stitching at intervals of the fabric. 1 Select stitch or . b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to fabric. f a Needle drop point 50 a a 1 cm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or ...shell tucks". g Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. Attach zigzag foot "J". Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 27) and "Thread...
... thin fabrics. Attach zigzag foot "J". Sew parallel stitching at intervals of the fabric. 1 Select stitch or . b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to fabric. f a Needle drop point 50 a a 1 cm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or ...shell tucks". g Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. Attach zigzag foot "J". Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 27) and "Thread...
Users Manual - English
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... for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. page 16 The upper thread breaks. page 20 The upper thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 21 You have not used the foot controller properly. Loosen the upper thread... tension. Replace the needle plate. Only use a bobbin that you want to sew. If the thread is too tight....
... for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. page 16 The upper thread breaks. page 20 The upper thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 21 You have not used the foot controller properly. Loosen the upper thread... tension. Replace the needle plate. Only use a bobbin that you want to sew. If the thread is too tight....
Users Manual - English
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... fabric. How to put it . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. If you are appropriate for this machine. The bobbin is set incorrectly. Contact your retailer or the nearest ...authorised service center. The thread tension is tangled. The thread is incorrect. You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed...
... fabric. How to put it . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. If you are appropriate for this machine. The bobbin is set incorrectly. Contact your retailer or the nearest ...authorised service center. The thread tension is tangled. The thread is incorrect. You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed...
Users Manual - English
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...type of fabric. page 57 There is damaged. Correct the upper threading. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 61 Adjust the tension of stitch. Choose a thread and needle that the mark on . page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is a highpitched...bobbin case. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. Raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) once or twice. The thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. If the thread is incorrect. If the thread is not sewn correctly. Replace the...
...type of fabric. page 57 There is damaged. Correct the upper threading. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 61 Adjust the tension of stitch. Choose a thread and needle that the mark on . page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is a highpitched...bobbin case. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. Raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) once or twice. The thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. If the thread is incorrect. If the thread is not sewn correctly. Replace the...
Users Manual - English
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... 31 free-motion quilting 45 P patchwork stitching 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 stitching 51...
... 31 free-motion quilting 45 P patchwork stitching 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 stitching 51...
Users Manual - English
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T thick fabrics 30 thin fabrics 31 thread cutter 29 thread guide 16 thread tension 29 trial sewing 30 triple stretch stitch 33 troubleshooting 59 twin needle 22 U upper tension-control dial 29 upper threading 16 W walking foot 44 wing needle 51 Z zigzag , stitch 30 32, 42 zipper foot 40 zipper Insertion 40 64
T thick fabrics 30 thin fabrics 31 thread cutter 29 thread guide 16 thread tension 29 trial sewing 30 triple stretch stitch 33 troubleshooting 59 twin needle 22 U upper tension-control dial 29 upper threading 16 W walking foot 44 wing needle 51 Z zigzag , stitch 30 32, 42 zipper foot 40 zipper Insertion 40 64