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...care is not working properly, if it is required around the machine needle. 11. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it must be used as described in this manual. 3. This sewing machine is used or where oxygen is damaged, it to be replaced... by pulling on cord. Close attention is necessary when the machine is not intended for its intended use by the manufacturer as threading ...
...care is not working properly, if it is required around the machine needle. 11. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it must be used as described in this manual. 3. This sewing machine is used or where oxygen is damaged, it to be replaced... by pulling on cord. Close attention is necessary when the machine is not intended for its intended use by the manufacturer as threading ...
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... repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. 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. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS...
... repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. 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. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS...
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...holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 ...
...holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 ...
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...or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darn- 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No ing, etc. a Sew with the edge of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Rfc. ** Attach overcasting foot "G" or zigzag foot "J". Select a stitch. ...join together seams and finish them in one operation. 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 ...
...or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darn- 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No ing, etc. a Sew with the edge of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Rfc. ** Attach overcasting foot "G" or zigzag foot "J". Select a stitch. ...join together seams and finish them in one operation. 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 ...
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... PM BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic 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)...
... PM BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic 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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... fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the "-" side of the stitch width adjustment key. Sew with the wrong side facing up . a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of the fabric. 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...
... fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the "-" side of the stitch width adjustment key. Sew with the wrong side facing up . a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of the fabric. 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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... Rfc. Zigzag stitch (for A 30 30 30 26 fabrics that have back- Secured buttoholes for quilting) J 40 40 - A 34 34 - 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 + ... 6.0 3.0-6.0 1.5 1.0-3.0 (15/64) (1/8-15/64) (1/16) (1/16-1/8) 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 .
... Rfc. Zigzag stitch (for A 30 30 30 26 fabrics that have back- Secured buttoholes for quilting) J 40 40 - A 34 34 - 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 + ... 6.0 3.0-6.0 1.5 1.0-3.0 (15/64) (1/8-15/64) (1/16) (1/16-1/8) 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 .
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...right or left side of the zipper c Left pin for sewing the left side of the needle. Stitch Name Pattern No. 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 -
...right or left side of the zipper c Left pin for sewing the left side of the needle. Stitch Name Pattern No. 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 -
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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 ...foot "J". Therefore, it is the same length as the fabric. NCBC2000.book Page 41 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be sure that the needle does not touch any...
... 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 ...foot "J". Therefore, it is the same length as the fabric. NCBC2000.book Page 41 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be sure that the needle does not touch any...
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J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as a decoration. 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) ... (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* Quilting stippling J 43 43 - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Piecing straight stitching - (with a seam allowance of 6.5mm from the right 1.5 (1/16) edge of...
J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as a decoration. 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) ... (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* Quilting stippling J 43 43 - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Piecing straight stitching - (with a seam allowance of 6.5mm from the right 1.5 (1/16) edge of...
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...46 Attach buttonhole foot "A". Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- J 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- 0.0 (0) rative stitching 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16)...16) No No Auto** Rfc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to sew" (page 28). Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking ...
...46 Attach buttonhole foot "A". Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- J 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- 0.0 (0) rative stitching 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16)...16) No No Auto** Rfc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to sew" (page 28). Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking ...
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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 )...N 28 28 28 - Decorative hemming 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. thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.0 1.5-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No loom stitching, etc. *Rfc.: ...
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 )...N 28 28 28 - Decorative hemming 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. thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.0 1.5-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No loom stitching, etc. *Rfc.: ...
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...21). 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. Attach monogramming foot "N". Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine Joining ...Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. a Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then open up , ...
...21). 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. Attach monogramming foot "N". Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine Joining ...Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. a Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then open up , ...
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...use 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... twin needle can be damaged. 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** ...
...use 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... twin needle can be damaged. 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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...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...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...
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...stretch or knit fabrics 6.0 (15/64) 3.0-6.0 (1/8-15/64) 1.0 (1/16) 0.5-2.0 (1/32-1/16) 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) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes ... quilting) J 40 40 - Auto** Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 27 27 27 - Decorative hemming on N 26 26 26 24 thin, medium weight ...
...stretch or knit fabrics 6.0 (15/64) 3.0-6.0 (1/8-15/64) 1.0 (1/16) 0.5-2.0 (1/32-1/16) 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) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes ... quilting) J 40 40 - Auto** Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 27 27 27 - Decorative hemming on N 26 26 26 24 thin, medium weight ...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - Quilting background stitching (stippling) 7.0 (1/4) 1.0-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.6 1.0-4.0 (1/16) (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 44 44 36 32 For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - Quilting background stitching (stippling) 7.0 (1/4) 1.0-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.6 1.0-4.0 (1/16) (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 44 44 36 32 For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/...
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... For decoration, etc. 6.0 0.0-7.0 (15/64) (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc.* N 68 58 48 - N 64 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. 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 - - - N 59 53 43...
... For decoration, etc. 6.0 0.0-7.0 (15/64) (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc.* N 68 58 48 - N 64 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. 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 - - - N 59 53 43...