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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
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...all moving parts. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using this machine. 18. Never operate this manual. 3. Do not use bent needles. 13. The machine should always be replaced by or near children. 2. Never operate the machine with... center for household use the proper needle plate. Return the machine to the symbol "{" position when making any adjustments in the instruction manual. 16. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Never drop or insert any opening. 6. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is...
...all moving parts. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using this machine. 18. Never operate this manual. 3. Do not use bent needles. 13. The machine should always be replaced by or near children. 2. Never operate the machine with... center for household use the proper needle plate. Return the machine to the symbol "{" position when making any adjustments in the instruction manual. 16. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Never drop or insert any opening. 6. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is...
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...hot objects. 2. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. up lever, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation. Remember to change without notice... BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not use extension cords. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. For a longer service life 1. Benzene, thinner, and...
...hot objects. 2. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. up lever, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation. Remember to change without notice... BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not use extension cords. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. For a longer service life 1. Benzene, thinner, and...
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... the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used...
... the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used...
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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 ...
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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.... Three stitches are available for basic stitching. gathers or pintucks, etc. Attach zigzag foot "J". 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...
.... Three stitches are available for basic stitching. gathers or pintucks, etc. Attach zigzag foot "J". 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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... basting, and then position the fabric with the wrong side facing up . 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...
... basting, and then position the fabric with the wrong side facing up . 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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... 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . A 33 33 33 29 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 Auto...
... 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . A 33 33 33 29 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 Auto...
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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) *...
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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... to the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the following stitching operations. 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...
... to the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the following stitching operations. 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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...-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* *Rfc.: Reinforcement Appliqués **Do not use reverse stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Appliqué stitch J 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) Yes ( J ) Yes** Rfc.* J 40...
...-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* *Rfc.: Reinforcement Appliqués **Do not use reverse stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Appliqué stitch J 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) Yes ( J ) Yes** Rfc.* J 40...
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... and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be sewn. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 2 3 a Presser foot...
... and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be sewn. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 2 3 a Presser foot...
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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 Fagoting, smocking and ...
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 Fagoting, smocking and ...
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Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks e down to "Upper threading" (page 16). 3 Attach zigzag foot "J". Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch Select stitch , or . For details, refer to one side. a Sew together ...
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks e down to "Upper threading" (page 16). 3 Attach zigzag foot "J". Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch Select stitch , or . For details, refer to one side. a Sew together ...
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... or the machine may be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. 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...
... or the machine may be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. 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...
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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 1.0-3.5 (1/16) (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind hem ...
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 1.0-3.5 (1/16) (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind hem ...
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... No 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto** Rfc. Keyhole buttonholes for quilting) J 40 40 - 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. Decorative hemming on...
... No 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto** Rfc. Keyhole buttonholes for quilting) J 40 40 - 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. Decorative hemming on...
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... Rfc. * N 48 47 39 - 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 56 51 - - 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) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * Decorative stitch N 50 - - - For decoration, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.0 (1/16...
... Rfc. * N 48 47 39 - 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 56 51 - - 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) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * Decorative stitch N 50 - - - For decoration, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.0 (1/16...
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... Name Pattern No. N 58 - - - N 62 56 46 37 For decoration, etc. N 63 - - - N 61 55 45 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - 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 66 - - - For decoration, etc. 6.0 0.0-7.0 (15/64) (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No...
... Name Pattern No. N 58 - - - N 62 56 46 37 For decoration, etc. N 63 - - - N 61 55 45 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - 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 66 - - - For decoration, etc. 6.0 0.0-7.0 (15/64) (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No...