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Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E30/E40/E41/E50 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E30/E40/E41/E50 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
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... nearest authorized dealer or service center for use if you may injure your machine if the power is stored or in use in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using... the country of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the rating label. DANGER - Do not connect it out of purchase only. 4 Never operate this manual, or if you are not sure what kind of power source you are leaving the machine unattended. Do not use the machine.
... nearest authorized dealer or service center for use if you may injure your machine if the power is stored or in use in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using... the country of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the rating label. DANGER - Do not connect it out of purchase only. 4 Never operate this manual, or if you are not sure what kind of power source you are leaving the machine unattended. Do not use the machine.
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.... 8 For a longer service life: • When storing this machine was supplied in should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine on the foot controller. • Do..., please consult your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with the bag due to the needle. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be replaced by or near children. • The...
.... 8 For a longer service life: • When storing this machine was supplied in should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine on the foot controller. • Do..., please consult your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with the bag due to the needle. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be replaced by or near children. • The...
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...event of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of ..., sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of this manual. carrying the mark, rating as contained in this product are subject to obtain the correct lead. 3 Children should contact your authorized ...
...event of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of ..., sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of this manual. carrying the mark, rating as contained in this product are subject to obtain the correct lead. 3 Children should contact your authorized ...
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... (page 14) You can use as the lower thread. p Feed dog position lever (page 57 and 67) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 j Handwheel This is used to lower the...(page 25) This is used to circulate. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 43) This controls the tension of thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 14) Insert...
... (page 14) You can use as the lower thread. p Feed dog position lever (page 57 and 67) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 j Handwheel This is used to lower the...(page 25) This is used to circulate. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 43) This controls the tension of thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 14) Insert...
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a • For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 32). Manually thread the left needle. Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set it so that have designed your machine so you . ● You can not ...
a • For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 32). Manually thread the left needle. Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set it so that have designed your machine so you . ● You can not ...
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... of "Upper threading" (page 25). Without passing the thread through the eye of stitching are used. Pass the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. If this occurs, increase the stitch length. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may become bunched together, depending...
... of "Upper threading" (page 25). Without passing the thread through the eye of stitching are used. Pass the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. If this occurs, increase the stitch length. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may become bunched together, depending...
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..., attaching elastic, 1.5-7.0 darning, etc. (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes No ( J ) Reinf. a Select a stitch. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Reinf. Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. 3 3-point zigzag stitch Overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics 3.5 (1/8) 2.5-5.0 (3/32-3/16) 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16...
..., attaching elastic, 1.5-7.0 darning, etc. (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes No ( J ) Reinf. a Select a stitch. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Reinf. Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. 3 3-point zigzag stitch Overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics 3.5 (1/8) 2.5-5.0 (3/32-3/16) 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16...
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... needle to the right; a Stitch width b Stitch width adjustment key c Left needle position d Right needle position 49 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Left Center J 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) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Straight Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle...
... needle to the right; a Stitch width b Stitch width adjustment key c Left needle position d Right needle position 49 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Left Center J 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) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Straight Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle...
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Stitch Name Pattern No. Memo ● When selecting stitch or . Reverse the skirt or pants. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 13 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 14 Blind hem stitching on the LCD by pressing "+" side of the stitch width...
Stitch Name Pattern No. Memo ● When selecting stitch or . Reverse the skirt or pants. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 13 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 14 Blind hem stitching on the LCD by pressing "+" side of the stitch width...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual A 37 Horizontal buttonholes on . Buttonhole stitch A 40 Buttonholes 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 Reinf. Buttonholes are sewn from the ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual A 37 Horizontal buttonholes on . Buttonhole stitch A 40 Buttonholes 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 Reinf. Buttonholes are sewn from the ...
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... inserted). a Wrong side of fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of the needle. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I 02 Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. *Do not...
... inserted). a Wrong side of fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of the needle. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I 02 Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. *Do not...
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... a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that a suitable length of the elastic tape be attached. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 04 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Reinf. 3-point zigzag stitch Elastic-attaching...
... a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that a suitable length of the elastic tape be attached. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 04 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Reinf. 3-point zigzag stitch Elastic-attaching...
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... binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-3.5 (1/32-1/8) 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-3.5 (1/32-1/8) 1.8 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.8 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinf. No No Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. J 20 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64...
... binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-3.5 (1/32-1/8) 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-3.5 (1/32-1/8) 1.8 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.8 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinf. No No Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. J 20 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64...
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... the fabric. ■ For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. For details, refer to tighten the...
... the fabric. ■ For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. For details, refer to tighten the...
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... parallel stitches that has already been sewn. Adjust the stem of the presser bar. Align the quilting foot with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric...
... parallel stitches that has already been sewn. Adjust the stem of the presser bar. Align the quilting foot with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 03 sewing stretch fabrics and decora- As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 03 sewing stretch fabrics and decora- As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners ...
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...) * Yes No ( J ) Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch Joining stitch Shell tuck stitch Smocking stitch Satin scallop stitch J 22 Fagoting, smocking...(3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 70 Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ...
...) * Yes No ( J ) Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch Joining stitch Shell tuck stitch Smocking stitch Satin scallop stitch J 22 Fagoting, smocking...(3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 70 Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ...
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...) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinf. No No Reinf. Sew with the center of the presser foot f aligned along ...
...) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinf. No No Reinf. Sew with the center of the presser foot f aligned along ...
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d Insert the wing needle. Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After adjusting the stitch ...
d Insert the wing needle. Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After adjusting the stitch ...