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... not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is required around the machine needle. 11. This sewing machine is used by pulling on cord. Young children should be left unattended while plugged in this manual. 2000_cover2-3.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:42 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this...
... not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is required around the machine needle. 11. This sewing machine is used by pulling on cord. Young children should be left unattended while plugged in this manual. 2000_cover2-3.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:42 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this...
User Guide
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... troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. NCBC2000.book Page 2 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. To fully enjoy all the features, we ...suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other...
... troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. NCBC2000.book Page 2 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. To fully enjoy all the features, we ...suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other...
User Guide
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...) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. j Operation... the presser foot. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs. NCBC2000.book Page 5 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM 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...
...) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. j Operation... the presser foot. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs. NCBC2000.book Page 5 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM 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...
User Guide
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Stitch Name Pattern No. a Sew with the edge of the fabric c against the guide of the fabric against the d presser foot guide. 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...slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Position the fabric with the edge of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Select a stitch. Rfc...
Stitch Name Pattern No. a Sew with the edge of the fabric c against the guide of the fabric against the d presser foot guide. 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...slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Position the fabric with the edge of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Select a stitch. Rfc...
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..." (page 27). c • For details, refer to sew" (page 28). Pressing the "+" side of the stitching. 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)...
..." (page 27). c • For details, refer to sew" (page 28). Pressing the "+" side of the stitching. 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)...
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...and then position the fabric with the fold of the hem against the guide of the folded d hem against the e presser foot guide. Sew with the wrong side facing up . Check that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the "+" side of the stitch width adjustment ... the fold of trousers, without the stitch showing. 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...
...and then position the fabric with the fold of the hem against the guide of the folded d hem against the e presser foot guide. Sew with the wrong side facing up . Check that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the "+" side of the stitch width adjustment ... the fold of trousers, without the stitch showing. 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...
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... (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto* Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Zigzag stitch (for A 30 30 30 26 fabrics that have back- A 34 34 - ...Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button). Secured buttoholes for quilting) J 40 40 - motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 ...
... (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto* Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Zigzag stitch (for A 30 30 30 26 fabrics that have back- A 34 34 - ...Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button). Secured buttoholes for quilting) J 40 40 - motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 ...
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When sewing the left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the shank. 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) *Rev.: Reverse 1 Attaching zippers, basic 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - gathers or pintucks, etc...
When sewing the left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the shank. 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) *Rev.: Reverse 1 Attaching zippers, basic 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - gathers or pintucks, etc...
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... precautions when performing each of the a fabric. 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 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/...
... precautions when performing each of the a fabric. 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 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/...
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...0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) Yes ( J ) Yes** Rfc.* J 40 40 - J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of the presser foot) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64...(1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Patchwork stitching, dec- 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- Quilting background stitching ...
...0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) Yes ( J ) Yes** Rfc.* J 40 40 - J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of the presser foot) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64...(1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Patchwork stitching, dec- 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- Quilting background stitching ...
User Guide
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... Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. c • For details, refer to "Starting to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. 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...stitching to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. 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...
... Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. c • For details, refer to "Starting to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. 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...stitching to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. 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...
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...( J ) No loom stitching, etc. Decorative hemming on N 25 25 25 - 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)...stitching, etc. J 15 15 15 15 rative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces 5.0 2.5-7.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/16) (3/32-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. NCBC2000.book Page 48 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 ...
...( J ) No loom stitching, etc. Decorative hemming on N 25 25 25 - 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)...stitching, etc. J 15 15 15 15 rative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces 5.0 2.5-7.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/16) (3/32-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. NCBC2000.book Page 48 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 ...
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CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. This is used when making a crazy quilt. Start sewing. d a Right side of the needle from the front to plain weave fabrics. c Turn...side of joined fabrics. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 21). Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric 51 a Insert the wing needle. may be sewn over the seam with the center of the presser...
CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. This is used when making a crazy quilt. Start sewing. d a Right side of the needle from the front to plain weave fabrics. c Turn...side of joined fabrics. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 21). Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric 51 a Insert the wing needle. may be sewn over the seam with the center of the presser...
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...reverse stitching. ****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...stitches Stitch Name Pattern No. 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 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s**...
...reverse stitching. ****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...stitches Stitch Name Pattern No. 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 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s**...
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...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...J ) No Rfc.* J 21 21 21 - 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) ...
...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...J ) No Rfc.* J 21 21 21 - 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) ...
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... less. 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/16) (0-3/16) No Yes Rfc.* 54 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 28 28 28 - 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) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes...
... less. 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/16) (0-3/16) No Yes Rfc.* 54 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 28 28 28 - 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) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes...
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... 48 40 - 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. * N 48 47 39 - 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...
... 48 40 - 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. * N 48 47 39 - 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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.... 56 N 60 54 44 36 For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. N 61 55 45 - N 64 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 62 56 46 37 For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* 7.0 (1/4) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 0.4 (1/64...
.... 56 N 60 54 44 36 For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. N 61 55 45 - N 64 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 62 56 46 37 For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* 7.0 (1/4) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 0.4 (1/64...