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...has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any object into water. Never operate this manual. 3. Switch the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use . This sewing machine is not working properly, if it to break. 12. Do not use the proper needle... plate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required around the machine needle. 11. WARNING - Never operate the machine with this machine. 18. To reduce the risk of...
...has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any object into water. Never operate this manual. 3. Switch the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use . This sewing machine is not working properly, if it to break. 12. Do not use the proper needle... plate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required around the machine needle. 11. WARNING - Never operate the machine with this machine. 18. To reduce the risk of...
User Guide
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... The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not use...
... The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not use...
User Guide
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...manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. NCBC2000.book Page 5 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE... 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. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and...
...manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. NCBC2000.book Page 5 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE... 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. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and...
User Guide
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... the needle may bend or break. 32 Select a stitch. 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 ...width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. 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. b 1 • For details, ...
... the needle may bend or break. 32 Select a stitch. 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 ...width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. 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. b 1 • For details, ...
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...moves the needle to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). a When sewing is finished, cut the thread. 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 ...
...moves the needle to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). a When sewing is finished, cut the thread. 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 ...
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...inch) from the edge of trousers, without the stitch showing. a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Desired edge of the stitch width adjustment key. Sew with the fold of the hem against the guide of the folded d hem against the e presser foot guide. R a Wrong side of fabric b...Hem Stitch to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). 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 ...
...inch) from the edge of trousers, without the stitch showing. a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Desired edge of the stitch width adjustment key. Sew with the fold of the hem against the guide of the folded d hem against the e presser foot guide. R a Wrong side of fabric b...Hem Stitch to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). 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 ...
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... medium weight and thick 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...32 28 Buttonholes for quilting) J 40 40 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Stitch Name Pattern No. Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 ...
... medium weight and thick 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...32 28 Buttonholes for quilting) J 40 40 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Stitch Name Pattern No. Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 ...
User Guide
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...the zipper foot. 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 - gathers or pintucks, etc. - 2.5 0.2-5.0 Yes (3/32) ...
...the zipper foot. 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 - gathers or pintucks, etc. - 2.5 0.2-5.0 Yes (3/32) ...
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...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...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 used. c Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while d stretching the tape so that a...
...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...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 used. c Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while d stretching the tape so that a...
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...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 - - J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of the presser foot) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) ... (0-1/4) 1.2 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Patchwork stitching, dec- Select stitch . b You can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Appliqué quilting, free- motion quilting, satin stitching 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/16) ...
...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 - - J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of the presser foot) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) ... (0-1/4) 1.2 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Patchwork stitching, dec- Select stitch . b You can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Appliqué quilting, free- motion quilting, satin stitching 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/16) ...
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J 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- 0.0 (0) rative stitching 0.0-7.0 ...Auto** Rfc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to sew" (page 28). b Start sewing. Determine the desired length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be subject to strain, such as pocket...details, refer to "Starting to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". 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...
J 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- 0.0 (0) rative stitching 0.0-7.0 ...Auto** Rfc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to sew" (page 28). b Start sewing. Determine the desired length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be subject to strain, such as pocket...details, refer to "Starting to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". 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...
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... of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. Decorative hemming on N 28 28 28 - Decorative hemming on N 27 27 27 - Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17... 21 Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 1.0 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Decorative stitch 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 N 24 24...
... of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. Decorative hemming on N 28 28 28 - Decorative hemming on N 27 27 27 - Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17... 21 Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 1.0 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Decorative stitch 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 N 24 24...
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...allowance of joined fabrics. d a Right side of the needle from the front to plain weave fabrics. b Select stitch , , , , or . Start sewing. c CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After ...Attach monogramming foot "N". This is used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be used when making a crazy quilt. Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric 51 Heirloom stitching When sewing with the seam. • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing ...
...allowance of joined fabrics. d a Right side of the needle from the front to plain weave fabrics. b Select stitch , , , , or . Start sewing. c CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After ...Attach monogramming foot "N". This is used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be used when making a crazy quilt. Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric 51 Heirloom stitching When sewing with the seam. • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing ...
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... mm (3/16 inch) or less. 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** Rev.*...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...
... mm (3/16 inch) or less. 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** Rev.*...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...
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...stitch N 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 24 24 23...mm (3/16 inch) or less. 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 ...
...stitch N 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 24 24 23...mm (3/16 inch) or less. 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 ...
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... (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 27 27 27 - thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16...-1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Ye*s** No ( J ) loom stitching, etc. Auto** Rfc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5...
... (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 27 27 27 - thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16...-1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Ye*s** No ( J ) loom stitching, etc. Auto** Rfc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5...
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... model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. 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) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * 4 N 47 - - - 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...
... model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. 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) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * 4 N 47 - - - 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...
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...-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) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* N 65 - - - N 64 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 60 54 44 36 For decoration, etc.
...-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) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* N 65 - - - N 64 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 60 54 44 36 For decoration, etc.