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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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... when making any opening. 6. WARNING - Do not use the proper needle plate. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Always use outdoors. 7. This sewing machine is damaged, it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 16. If the...
... when making any opening. 6. WARNING - Do not use the proper needle plate. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Always use outdoors. 7. This sewing machine is damaged, it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 16. If the...
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... needle, or other moving parts. 2. Do not use extension cords. 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. For a longer service life 1. ...change without notice. 2 Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts • A power failure occurs during ...
... needle, or other moving parts. 2. Do not use extension cords. 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. For a longer service life 1. ...change without notice. 2 Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts • A power failure occurs during ...
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......6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop...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 stretch ...
......6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop...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 stretch ...
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... operation beep 62 INDEX ...63 4 3. UTILITY STITCHES 32 OVERCASTING STITCHES 32 BASIC STITCHING ...33 Basic stitching ...33 BLIND HEM STITCHING 34 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 35 Button sewing ...38 ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 41 Stretch stitching ...41 Elastic attaching ...41 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqués ...42...
... operation beep 62 INDEX ...63 4 3. UTILITY STITCHES 32 OVERCASTING STITCHES 32 BASIC STITCHING ...33 Basic stitching ...33 BLIND HEM STITCHING 34 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 35 Button sewing ...38 ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 41 Stretch stitching ...41 Elastic attaching ...41 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqués ...42...
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... 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 differ depending on the sewing machine model. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads... switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. k Handwheel Used to cut them. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) ...
... 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 differ depending on the sewing machine model. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads... switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. k Handwheel Used to cut them. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) ...
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...some models c Start/stop button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start or stop button to set bobbin (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Needle position button (for models ... needle clamp screw to raise or lower the needle. b Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to hold the needle in place. i Needle plate The needle plate is marked with the needle threader) (page 17...
...some models c Start/stop button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start or stop button to set bobbin (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Needle position button (for models ... needle clamp screw to raise or lower the needle. b Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to hold the needle in place. i Needle plate The needle plate is marked with the needle threader) (page 17...
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.... press the "+" side to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to 1 a open it. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the...
.... press the "+" side to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to 1 a open it. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the...
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... 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW, CS-770 ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through...
... 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW, CS-770 ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through...
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... many other appliances plugged in the outlet, reverse the plug. These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off . b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. If the cord or plug is... a fire may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is being operated, turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power...
... many other appliances plugged in the outlet, reverse the plug. These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off . b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. If the cord or plug is... a fire may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is being operated, turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power...
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... the start /stop position changes to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is placed on the left to sew at a low speed. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to the lowered... 10 Note ● When the foot controller is not in , the start /stop position to leave the needle raised when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. After turning on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the foot controller when the machine is plugged in...
... the start /stop position changes to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is placed on the left to sew at a low speed. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to the lowered... 10 Note ● When the foot controller is not in , the start /stop position to leave the needle raised when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. After turning on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the foot controller when the machine is plugged in...
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... may cause damage to the right. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the end of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin...
... may cause damage to the right. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the end of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin...
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... to the right. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may... tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the start/stop button) to break. Press the foot...
... to the right. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may... tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the start/stop button) to break. Press the foot...
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... the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to the right. c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is... shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to cut to a suitable length. ■ For models equipped with the fast ...
... the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to the right. c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is... shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to cut to a suitable length. ■ For models equipped with the fast ...
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... e place (see page 15. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this sewing machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. this is correctly inserted through... the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to sew, you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is ...
... e place (see page 15. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this sewing machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. this is correctly inserted through... the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to sew, you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is ...
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... correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread c through the bobbin case is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew, follow to the procedure in the wrong direction, it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● ...the cover. If it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button...
... correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread c through the bobbin case is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew, follow to the procedure in the wrong direction, it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● ...the cover. If it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button...
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... on the needle threader, see page 17. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the... sewing machine. 16 a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever....
... on the needle threader, see page 17. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the... sewing machine. 16 a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever....
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.... CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 1 lever before you feed the ... you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can only be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto...
.... CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 1 lever before you feed the ... you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can only be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto...
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a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever.
a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever.
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... back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower c thread. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. c 19 Drawing up the bobbin...
... back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower c thread. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. c 19 Drawing up the bobbin...