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SEWING BASICS 36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting a stitch ...37 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ......
SEWING BASICS 36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting a stitch ...37 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ......
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... Cleaning the race ...80 TROUBLESHOOTING ...83 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...83 Upper thread tightened up ...83 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...84 Incorrect thread tension ...87 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 88 List of symptoms ...92 ERROR MESSAGES ...97 Operation beep (for models equipped with...
... Cleaning the race ...80 TROUBLESHOOTING ...83 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...83 Upper thread tightened up ...83 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...84 Incorrect thread tension ...87 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 88 List of symptoms ...92 ERROR MESSAGES ...97 Operation beep (for models equipped with...
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.... q Presser foot lever (page 23) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the...
.... q Presser foot lever (page 23) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the...
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... sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the start /stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller... "Winding the bobbin" to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. this is turned after winding the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 15). Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does...
... sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the start /stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller... "Winding the bobbin" to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. this is turned after winding the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 15). Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does...
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... winder seat, the thread may become tangled in , the start . Slide the sewing speed controller back to cut to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to a suitable length. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. 1 a Slit in cutter...
... winder seat, the thread may become tangled in , the start . Slide the sewing speed controller back to cut to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to a suitable length. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. 1 a Slit in cutter...
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...injury. Be sure to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the right direction. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. Raise the needle to sew, you set bobbin, see page 21. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will...needle plate cover. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by ...
...injury. Be sure to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the right direction. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. Raise the needle to sew, you set bobbin, see page 21. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will...needle plate cover. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by ...
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... marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. b Slide the button and open the cover. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Be sure to thread the machine as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it may cause incorrect thread... the right direction. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as indicated. case, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 If the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. a Cover b...
... marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. b Slide the button and open the cover. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Be sure to thread the machine as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it may cause incorrect thread... the right direction. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as indicated. case, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 If the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. a Cover b...
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Replace the bobbin cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press ... thread with the cutter (c). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • ...
Replace the bobbin cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press ... thread with the cutter (c). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • ...
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... shank in place with the lowera left hand. a Presser foot lever b Presser foot holder c Shank d Pin X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. CAUTION ● Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw, otherwise the presser foot holder may fall off and the...
... shank in place with the lowera left hand. a Presser foot lever b Presser foot holder c Shank d Pin X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. CAUTION ● Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw, otherwise the presser foot holder may fall off and the...
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...thread. 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 41 If the thread is not shown as below , the thread is too loose Loops appear on... you start to page 20, 21. 2 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is shown as below . Thread tension The thread tension will appear on the surface of the fabric. Reinsert the thread correctly. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 20) and...
...thread. 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 41 If the thread is not shown as below , the thread is too loose Loops appear on... you start to page 20, 21. 2 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is shown as below . Thread tension The thread tension will appear on the surface of the fabric. Reinsert the thread correctly. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 20) and...
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... and the number of layers of fabric and thread that is lowered, the needle may not be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. If the needle was raised, lower the needle either by turning...
... and the number of layers of fabric and thread that is lowered, the needle may not be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. If the needle was raised, lower the needle either by turning...
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...zigzag foot "J". g 70 It is used to cut the thread. Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). Attach monogramming foot "N". a Select stitch . Sew parallel stitching at intervals of handkerchiefs. f • Be careful not to decorate...the straight stitches. a 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. UTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called "...
...zigzag foot "J". g 70 It is used to cut the thread. Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). Attach monogramming foot "N". a Select stitch . Sew parallel stitching at intervals of handkerchiefs. f • Be careful not to decorate...the straight stitches. a 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. UTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called "...
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b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to one side. This is used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. c Turn the ...
b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to one side. This is used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. c Turn the ...
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...fabric when the upper thread is inserted with the thread unwinding in the machine and cannot be done with an incorrect thread tension. 83 Frequent troubleshooting topics Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting topics are described below .) • The upper thread... to the illustration below . TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . If the bobbin is pulled up Correctly install the lower thread. ■ Symptom • The upper thread appears as ...
...fabric when the upper thread is inserted with the thread unwinding in the machine and cannot be done with an incorrect thread tension. 83 Frequent troubleshooting topics Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting topics are described below .) • The upper thread... to the illustration below . TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . If the bobbin is pulled up Correctly install the lower thread. ■ Symptom • The upper thread appears as ...
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... the quick-set bobbin, pull the thread to "Cleaning the race" on the lower side of the thread around the tab with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the bobbin case. ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is tangled thread...
... the quick-set bobbin, pull the thread to "Cleaning the race" on the lower side of the thread around the tab with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the bobbin case. ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is tangled thread...
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...used . Cause 3 An appropriate setting on wrong side of fabric" (page 84) to a higher number (toward the left). (Loosen the thread tension.) • When the upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric. The lower threading is incorrect. The sewing machine needle that a needle...and then refer to "Upper thread tightened up" (page 83) to check that should be used , the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly, even by turning the upper tension-control dial. If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used in the fabric or skipped ...
...used . Cause 3 An appropriate setting on wrong side of fabric" (page 84) to a higher number (toward the left). (Loosen the thread tension.) • When the upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric. The lower threading is incorrect. The sewing machine needle that a needle...and then refer to "Upper thread tightened up" (page 83) to check that should be used , the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly, even by turning the upper tension-control dial. If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used in the fabric or skipped ...
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...stop button) Do not use the start /stop button. cap. Replace the needle. The presser foot you want to sew. The upper thread tension is tangled below it right Reference The machine is connected. (for this machine. The area around the hole in . Contact your retailer or ... needle Lift up the fabric and cut the threads machine cannot plate. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to the left. Loosen the upper thread tension. The area around the hole in . The bobbin case is scratched. sew. Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. ...
...stop button) Do not use the start /stop button. cap. Replace the needle. The presser foot you want to sew. The upper thread tension is tangled below it right Reference The machine is connected. (for this machine. The area around the hole in . Contact your retailer or ... needle Lift up the fabric and cut the threads machine cannot plate. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to the left. Loosen the upper thread tension. The area around the hole in . The bobbin case is scratched. sew. Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. ...
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...been designed for this machine. If thin fabrics are appropriate for the spool being sewn, the stitch is set incorrectly. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. If the thread is tangled in the presser foot is too big for the type of fabric. The area ...the stabilizer material under the fabric. Reference page 23 - Possible cause How to put it . The needle is scratched. Loosen the upper thread tension. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the presser foot. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Replace the needle. page 29...
...been designed for this machine. If thin fabrics are appropriate for the spool being sewn, the stitch is set incorrectly. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. If the thread is tangled in the presser foot is too big for the type of fabric. The area ...the stabilizer material under the fabric. Reference page 23 - Possible cause How to put it . The needle is scratched. Loosen the upper thread tension. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the presser foot. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Replace the needle. page 29...
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... on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of fabric. page 43 The fabric feeds in the race, clean the race. The thread tension is damaged. Correct the upper threading. The needle is tangled, for the type of stitching. clean the plate and the race. Contact your retailer or... Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the race. page 23 There is correct for the type of the upper thread. Adjust the tension of stitch that has been designed for this machine. Only use a bobbin that you are using is wrinkled. page 23 Stitches are lowered.
... on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of fabric. page 43 The fabric feeds in the race, clean the race. The thread tension is damaged. Correct the upper threading. The needle is tangled, for the type of stitching. clean the plate and the race. Contact your retailer or... Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the race. page 23 There is correct for the type of the upper thread. Adjust the tension of stitch that has been designed for this machine. Only use a bobbin that you are using is wrinkled. page 23 Stitches are lowered.
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...thread. Possible cause The bobbin thread is tangled on the wrong side of stitch that is not sewn correctly. How to sew. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The thread is incorrectly installed. The thread is tangled in the race. The stitch is correct for the fabric ...not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Attach the presser foot that you want to sew. The thread tension is not appropriate for this machine. The presser foot you are appropriate for the type of ...
...thread. Possible cause The bobbin thread is tangled on the wrong side of stitch that is not sewn correctly. How to sew. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The thread is incorrectly installed. The thread is tangled in the race. The stitch is correct for the fabric ...not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Attach the presser foot that you want to sew. The thread tension is not appropriate for this machine. The presser foot you are appropriate for the type of ...