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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
Operation Manual
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..., or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 14. DANGER - Use this manual. 3. Close attention is necessary when the machine is intended for its intended use outdoors. 7. Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet when removing... covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 16. Return the machine to persons: 1. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not...
..., or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 14. DANGER - Use this manual. 3. Close attention is necessary when the machine is intended for its intended use outdoors. 7. Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet when removing... covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 16. Return the machine to persons: 1. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not...
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...assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing ...machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is...
...assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing ...machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is...
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... lower the feed dogs. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS...
... lower the feed dogs. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS...
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... fabrics, attaching elastic, darn- 5.0 1.5-7.0 1.0 0.2-4.0 Yes (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc. ** ing, etc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Zigzag stitch 3-point...
... fabrics, attaching elastic, darn- 5.0 1.5-7.0 1.0 0.2-4.0 Yes (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc. ** ing, etc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Zigzag stitch 3-point...
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..." (page 29). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . b Select a stitch. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00...
..." (page 29). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . b Select a stitch. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00...
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... the stitch width adjustment key. Sew with the fold of the fabric. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch...
... the stitch width adjustment key. Sew with the fold of the fabric. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch...
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... have back- Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button). Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . A 34 34 - Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16...
... have back- Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button). Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . A 34 34 - Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16...
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... reverse stitching. 2 Sew from the bottom of the zipper foot. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch I (center...
... reverse stitching. 2 Sew from the bottom of the zipper foot. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch I (center...
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... not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 41 Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch...
... not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 41 Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch...
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... allowance of 6.5mm from the right 1.5 (1/16) edge of fabrics, such as a decoration. a 42 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch J 41 41 - - J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces...
... allowance of 6.5mm from the right 1.5 (1/16) edge of fabrics, such as a decoration. a 42 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch J 41 41 - - J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces...
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...) • A bar tack with a maximum length of the bar tack. Attach buttonhole foot "A". b 46 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be sewn. c • For details, refer to "Starting to reinforce sleeve...
...) • A bar tack with a maximum length of the bar tack. Attach buttonhole foot "A". b 46 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be sewn. c • For details, refer to "Starting to reinforce sleeve...
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...) ( J ) No loom stitching, etc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement 48 Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* J 18 18 18 18...
...) ( J ) No loom stitching, etc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement 48 Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* J 18 18 18 18...
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This is used when making a crazy quilt. Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric 51 a Insert the wing needle. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or ...
This is used when making a crazy quilt. Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric 51 a Insert the wing needle. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or ...
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Rfc.** 52 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/...
Rfc.** 52 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/...
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....* Rfc.* 53 J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on N 25 25 25 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind...
....* Rfc.* 53 J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on N 25 25 25 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Auto** Rfc. Buttonhole stitch A 32 ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Auto** Rfc. Buttonhole stitch A 32 ...
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...) No No Rfc. * J 42 42 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * 4 N 47 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 51 49 41 34 For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32...
...) No No Rfc. * J 42 42 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * 4 N 47 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 51 49 41 34 For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32...