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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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... updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders...
... updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders...
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c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29)...11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for...
c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29)...11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for...
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... hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 32 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... the guide of the fabric c against the d presser foot guide. UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use reverse stitching. a Sew with the edge of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. They are also useful for...
... hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 32 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... the guide of the fabric c against the d presser foot guide. UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use reverse stitching. a Sew with the edge of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. They are also useful for...
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... 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 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 (1/64-3/16) No Ye...
... 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 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 (1/64-3/16) No Ye...
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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 ... "-" side of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Desired edge of trousers, without the stitch showing. Sew with the wrong side facing up . b Select a stitch. a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric • For details on stretch fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16...
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 ... "-" side of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Desired edge of trousers, without the stitch showing. Sew with the wrong side facing up . b Select a stitch. a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric • For details on stretch fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16...
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... 7.0 (1/4) - Zigzag stitch (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* Rfc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) No Yes *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc.: Reinforcement The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter +... have back- A 35 35 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button).
... 7.0 (1/4) - Zigzag stitch (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* Rfc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) No Yes *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc.: Reinforcement The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter +... have back- A 35 35 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button).
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... the zipper, attach the shank to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. 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...
... the zipper, attach the shank to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. 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...
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... 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 stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No..., pull the fabric at a few points to the cuff or waist of a piece of the following stitching operations. b Sew the fabric without stretching it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be sure that the tape is uniformly positioned...
... 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 stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No..., pull the fabric at a few points to the cuff or waist of a piece of the following stitching operations. b Sew the fabric without stretching it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be sure that the tape is uniformly positioned...
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... (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Hand-look quilting J 39 39 35 31 Straight stitch quilting that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Attach zigzag foot "J". c Baste the cut design to the fabric. UTILITY STITCHES Pattern ... *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) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch J 41 41 - - Appliqué quilting, free- Piecing straight ...
... (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Hand-look quilting J 39 39 35 31 Straight stitch quilting that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Attach zigzag foot "J". c Baste the cut design to the fabric. UTILITY STITCHES Pattern ... *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) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch J 41 41 - - Appliqué quilting, free- Piecing straight ...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- Determine the desired length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be subject to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. Attach buttonhole ... on the presser foot scale is described below. b 46 UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be sewn. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm (3/16 inch) • A bar ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- Determine the desired length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be subject to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. Attach buttonhole ... on the presser foot scale is described below. b 46 UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be sewn. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm (3/16 inch) • A bar ...
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...16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* J 21 21 21 - 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... Rfc.* Patchwork stitching, deco- J 15 15 15 15 rative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) ...
...16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* J 21 21 21 - 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... Rfc.* Patchwork stitching, deco- J 15 15 15 15 rative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) ...
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Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch Select stitch , or . If the needle hits the presser foot, the ... so that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Heirloom stitching When sewing with the Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be sewn over the seam with the center of joined fabrics. a Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then...
Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch Select stitch , or . If the needle hits the presser foot, the ... so that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Heirloom stitching When sewing with the Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be sewn over the seam with the center of joined fabrics. a Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then...
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... [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 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev. * Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - gathers or pintucks,.... ****Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the...
... [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 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev. * Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - gathers or pintucks,.... ****Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the...
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...22 22 22 21 Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* Lace sewing, decorative N 23 23 23 22 hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.6-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* N 24...Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* 4 Joining stitch Patchwork stitching, dec- 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...
...22 22 22 21 Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* Lace sewing, decorative N 23 23 23 22 hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.6-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* N 24...Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* 4 Joining stitch Patchwork stitching, dec- 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...
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...Reinforcing openings 30 and areas where the seam easily comes loose 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 0.4 (1/64) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto** Rfc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: AutomaticReinforcement ***Select a stitch width of the presser foot) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0...Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 28 28 28 -
...Reinforcing openings 30 and areas where the seam easily comes loose 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 0.4 (1/64) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto** Rfc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: AutomaticReinforcement ***Select a stitch width of the presser foot) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0...Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 28 28 28 -
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... Rfc. * N 54 - - - For decoration, etc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * 55 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-5.0 (1/32-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. * J 42 42 - - For decoration...
... Rfc. * N 54 - - - For decoration, etc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * 55 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-5.0 (1/32-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. * J 42 42 - - For decoration...
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... No Rfc.* *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. 56 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 59 53 43 35 For decoration, etc. APPENDIX Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model...
... No Rfc.* *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. 56 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 59 53 43 35 For decoration, etc. APPENDIX Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model...
