Accessory Catalog
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... lightweight fabric. Move fabric about 1" (2.5 cm) past the needle to sew the first row in one of tucks can be adjusted. 1. Brother Embellishment Feet 23 Bed Runner & Pillowcase Innov-is also included with evenly spaced tucks and gathers. Install and manually thread a twin needle. 2. A specially designed bobbin cover is Project Book (See pages 16 and 17 for most consistent results. SA143 AFJKM Ruffler Foot Makes ruffles with this presser foot. 1. www.brother.com...
... lightweight fabric. Move fabric about 1" (2.5 cm) past the needle to sew the first row in one of tucks can be adjusted. 1. Brother Embellishment Feet 23 Bed Runner & Pillowcase Innov-is also included with evenly spaced tucks and gathers. Install and manually thread a twin needle. 2. A specially designed bobbin cover is Project Book (See pages 16 and 17 for most consistent results. SA143 AFJKM Ruffler Foot Makes ruffles with this presser foot. 1. www.brother.com...
Accessory Catalog
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... Shank Adapter for straight stitch. 3. Set the machine for ULT series, PC-6500, PC-8200 and PC-8500 sewing machines. Place the fabric beneath the presser foot. 4. Requires Low Shank Adapter for free-motion, outline quilting, etc. 1. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread to the machine. 2. When quilting is needed. 1. Walking Foot/Open Toe Walking Foot Brother Quilting Feet 28 Walking Foot/Open Toe Walking Foot The feed dogs on the walking foot moves at an even pace in the needle area. Use the walking foot...
... Shank Adapter for straight stitch. 3. Set the machine for ULT series, PC-6500, PC-8200 and PC-8500 sewing machines. Place the fabric beneath the presser foot. 4. Requires Low Shank Adapter for free-motion, outline quilting, etc. 1. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread to the machine. 2. When quilting is needed. 1. Walking Foot/Open Toe Walking Foot Brother Quilting Feet 28 Walking Foot/Open Toe Walking Foot The feed dogs on the walking foot moves at an even pace in the needle area. Use the walking foot...
Accessory Catalog
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... the functionality of embroidery designs - Reduce letter spacing in adjusting the spacing between individual characters. - The simple and easy USB attachment takes seconds to your Innov-is 4000D machines that come with the new Appliqué Creator Function. - Includes three new free-motion presser feet: Free-motion quilting foot "C" for more features to your QuattroTM 6000D. The 4000D Premium Upgrade Package is compatible only with the entire library of Brother Embroidery Cards, including licensed content...
... the functionality of embroidery designs - Reduce letter spacing in adjusting the spacing between individual characters. - The simple and easy USB attachment takes seconds to your Innov-is 4000D machines that come with the new Appliqué Creator Function. - Includes three new free-motion presser feet: Free-motion quilting foot "C" for more features to your QuattroTM 6000D. The 4000D Premium Upgrade Package is compatible only with the entire library of Brother Embroidery Cards, including licensed content...
Accessory Catalog
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... check on to your machine to provide 10 vertical spool pins for your machine. Take control of spool sizes. Brother Embroidery Accessories 63 Free-Standing Ten Spool Thread Stand Ten Spool Thread Stand Embroidery Machine Hoops Brother Embroidery Accessories 64 For all embroidery and sewing/embroidery machines. Spend less time changing threads, and more on this stand that conveniently sits behind your machine. Allows easy access to the machine as well as a thread locking system which keeps those loose ends tamed when not...
... check on to your machine to provide 10 vertical spool pins for your machine. Take control of spool sizes. Brother Embroidery Accessories 63 Free-Standing Ten Spool Thread Stand Ten Spool Thread Stand Embroidery Machine Hoops Brother Embroidery Accessories 64 For all embroidery and sewing/embroidery machines. Spend less time changing threads, and more on this stand that conveniently sits behind your machine. Allows easy access to the machine as well as a thread locking system which keeps those loose ends tamed when not...
Accessory Catalog
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... 1,100-meter (approx.1,200-yds) filament thread is best suited for Brother sewing and embroidering machines. 61 Color Thread Set with Wooden Rack ETKSP999 PacesetterTM Polyester Threads (61 Color Thread Set with straight, zig zag or decorative stitches. Brother Embroidery Accessories PacesetterTM Polyester Threads 65 Brother Country Yarn Embroidery Threads Metallic Threads For the best embroidery results, use these embroidery threads especially designed for the Quattro™ 6000D, Duetta™ 4500D/Innov-is 4000D, 2500D, 1500D, 1200 series, PC...
... 1,100-meter (approx.1,200-yds) filament thread is best suited for Brother sewing and embroidering machines. 61 Color Thread Set with Wooden Rack ETKSP999 PacesetterTM Polyester Threads (61 Color Thread Set with straight, zig zag or decorative stitches. Brother Embroidery Accessories PacesetterTM Polyester Threads 65 Brother Country Yarn Embroidery Threads Metallic Threads For the best embroidery results, use these embroidery threads especially designed for the Quattro™ 6000D, Duetta™ 4500D/Innov-is 4000D, 2500D, 1500D, 1200 series, PC...
Accessory Catalog
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... of the presser foot, and sew. Open the seams. 4. Set up your machine for a cover stitch, with the LC1 presser foot included in the machine. 2. Set up your machine for a cover stitch, with 3 or 6 mm wide cover stitch. 3. Attach the hem positioning plate A/B to the hemming attachment, and attach it is easily set it into the front cover slot. 3. SA226CV www.brother.com SA224CV SA221CV Hemming Set Finishes hems easily and quickly. Fold fabric and set through the holder). 4. Attaching 12 mm (approx. 1/2") bias tape: Use the...
... of the presser foot, and sew. Open the seams. 4. Set up your machine for a cover stitch, with the LC1 presser foot included in the machine. 2. Set up your machine for a cover stitch, with 3 or 6 mm wide cover stitch. 3. Attach the hem positioning plate A/B to the hemming attachment, and attach it is easily set it into the front cover slot. 3. SA226CV www.brother.com SA224CV SA221CV Hemming Set Finishes hems easily and quickly. Fold fabric and set through the holder). 4. Attaching 12 mm (approx. 1/2") bias tape: Use the...
Users Manual - English
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... Accessories 3 Options 6 Chapter 1 Getting Ready 7 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 8 LCD SCREEN 9 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key 12 Using the Machine Operation Mode Key 17 Using the Pattern Explanation Key 18 LOWER THREADING 19 Winding the Bobbin 19 Setting the Bobbin 22 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 23 UPPER THREADING 25 Threading Using the "Automatic Threading" Button 25 Threading Manually 27 Using the Twin Needle Mode 29 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly 31 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 32 Removing the Presser Foot 32 Attaching the Presser Foot 32 Attaching the Walking Foot...
... Accessories 3 Options 6 Chapter 1 Getting Ready 7 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 8 LCD SCREEN 9 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key 12 Using the Machine Operation Mode Key 17 Using the Pattern Explanation Key 18 LOWER THREADING 19 Winding the Bobbin 19 Setting the Bobbin 22 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 23 UPPER THREADING 25 Threading Using the "Automatic Threading" Button 25 Threading Manually 27 Using the Twin Needle Mode 29 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly 31 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 32 Removing the Presser Foot 32 Attaching the Presser Foot 32 Attaching the Walking Foot...
Users Manual - English
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... MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS .........154 TROUBLESHOOTING 214 Adjusting Thread Tension 154 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (END COLOR TRIM 155 Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) 155 Adjusting the Embroidery Speed 156 Changing the Thread Color Display 157 ERROR MESSAGES 217 SPECIFICATIONS 223 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE'S SOFTWARE. 224 3 Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media 224 Upgrade Procedure Using Computer 224 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display 158 REVISING THE PATTERN 159 Changing the Pattern Position 159 Aligning the Pattern and the Needle...
... MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS .........154 TROUBLESHOOTING 214 Adjusting Thread Tension 154 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (END COLOR TRIM 155 Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) 155 Adjusting the Embroidery Speed 156 Changing the Thread Color Display 157 ERROR MESSAGES 217 SPECIFICATIONS 223 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE'S SOFTWARE. 224 3 Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media 224 Upgrade Procedure Using Computer 224 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display 158 REVISING THE PATTERN 159 Changing the Pattern Position 159 Aligning the Pattern and the Needle...
Users Manual - English
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... parts. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the connector jack. i Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to import/export patterns between a computer and the machine, plug the USB cable into its handle when transporting the machine. e Operation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speed controller Use these descriptions to operate the sewing machine. o Pretension disk Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread. h Jack connector Insert the power cord into the embroidery card slot. Do not cover...
... parts. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the connector jack. i Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to import/export patterns between a computer and the machine, plug the USB cable into its handle when transporting the machine. e Operation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speed controller Use these descriptions to operate the sewing machine. o Pretension disk Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread. h Jack connector Insert the power cord into the embroidery card slot. Do not cover...
Users Manual - English
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... lever is marked with guides to help sew straight seams. i Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to raise and lower the feed dogs while the embroidery unit is located at right when embroidering. • You can also sew utility/decorative stitches with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes. b Release button (located under the embroidery unit) Press the release button to secure the embroidery frame. a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. g Needle bar thread guides Pass the upper thread...
... lever is marked with guides to help sew straight seams. i Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to raise and lower the feed dogs while the embroidery unit is located at right when embroidering. • You can also sew utility/decorative stitches with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes. b Release button (located under the embroidery unit) Press the release button to secure the embroidery frame. a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. g Needle bar thread guides Pass the upper thread...
Users Manual - English
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... to sew a single stitch. For straight and zigzag stitch patterns that take reverse stitches, the machine will sew a few stitches at a slow speed and then begin sewing at a slow speed. c "Needle Position" button Use this button, and the machine sews 3 stitches in the embroidery unit carrying case. CAUTION • Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread. To open the accessory compartment. To re-hook the latches and securely close the case, press on the case. Operation Buttons NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS...
... to sew a single stitch. For straight and zigzag stitch patterns that take reverse stitches, the machine will sew a few stitches at a slow speed and then begin sewing at a slow speed. c "Needle Position" button Use this button, and the machine sews 3 stitches in the embroidery unit carrying case. CAUTION • Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread. To open the accessory compartment. To re-hook the latches and securely close the case, press on the case. Operation Buttons NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS...
Users Manual - English
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... thread tension is light gray, the selected stitch pattern cannot be saved for upper threading, winding the bobbin, 17 mode key changing the presser foot, and how to use the machine. t Machine operation Press this key. Display Key Name Explanation i Stitch selection display Press the key of the selected stitch pattern. 49 l Mirror image key Press this key to adjust the zigzag width and stitch length settings. n Reset key Press this key before changing the needle, the presser foot...
... thread tension is light gray, the selected stitch pattern cannot be saved for upper threading, winding the bobbin, 17 mode key changing the presser foot, and how to use the machine. t Machine operation Press this key. Display Key Name Explanation i Stitch selection display Press the key of the selected stitch pattern. 49 l Mirror image key Press this key to adjust the zigzag width and stitch length settings. n Reset key Press this key before changing the needle, the presser foot...
Users Manual - English
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... keeping the seam parallel with model Innov-ís 4000D/NV4000D Sewing Reinforcement Stitches Changing Sewing Direction Stop the machine. Before you change direction at the corner point. the foot controller to sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) automatically at the end of sewing when the "Start/Stop" button is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Memo The speed set using the sewing speed controller is pressed. Leave the needle in the new direction. You can sew in the fabric, and press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to sew, sew a basting thread at the...
... keeping the seam parallel with model Innov-ís 4000D/NV4000D Sewing Reinforcement Stitches Changing Sewing Direction Stop the machine. Before you change direction at the corner point. the foot controller to sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) automatically at the end of sewing when the "Start/Stop" button is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Memo The speed set using the sewing speed controller is pressed. Leave the needle in the new direction. You can sew in the fabric, and press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to sew, sew a basting thread at the...
Users Manual - English
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... the presser foot "J". j Start sewing. * After sewing, make sure that the needle is not contacting the straight stitch foot and straight stitch needle plate. Memo If you should lift the presser foot, rotate the handwheel, pull up the bobbin thread and pull a length of top and bobbin thread out from the rear of the the needle plate straight stitches. d End the basting with the two holes on the machine and screws in position, and then attach its original the needle plate cover. cover, Memo When using...
... the presser foot "J". j Start sewing. * After sewing, make sure that the needle is not contacting the straight stitch foot and straight stitch needle plate. Memo If you should lift the presser foot, rotate the handwheel, pull up the bobbin thread and pull a length of top and bobbin thread out from the rear of the the needle plate straight stitches. d End the basting with the two holes on the machine and screws in position, and then attach its original the needle plate cover. cover, Memo When using...
Users Manual - English
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... scratches near the hole in the feed dogs. Needle is dull. Press the original screen. Using improper needle or thread for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. Reinstall the needle correctly. 34 Needle is set incorrectly. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly. 22, 25 Spool cap is set incorrectly. authorized dealer. Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is defective. Combination" chart. Adjust the thread tension. 43, 154 Wrong presser foot. needle. TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If you...
... scratches near the hole in the feed dogs. Needle is dull. Press the original screen. Using improper needle or thread for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. Reinstall the needle correctly. 34 Needle is set incorrectly. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly. 22, 25 Spool cap is set incorrectly. authorized dealer. Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is defective. Combination" chart. Adjust the thread tension. 43, 154 Wrong presser foot. needle. TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If you...
Users Manual - English
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... presser embroidery unit is set incorrectly. Bobbin is moved during sewing If the presser foot is incorrect. Place the fabric so that it during sewing. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page Cannot lower the Presser foot was raised using the "Presser Foot Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to lower 3 presser foot with a coarse weave, or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage. Set the fabric into the frame correctly If the fabric is set incorrectly. the presser foot. Attach the correct presser foot. Adjust the thread tension. 43...
... presser embroidery unit is set incorrectly. Bobbin is moved during sewing If the presser foot is incorrect. Place the fabric so that it during sewing. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page Cannot lower the Presser foot was raised using the "Presser Foot Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to lower 3 presser foot with a coarse weave, or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage. Set the fabric into the frame correctly If the fabric is set incorrectly. the presser foot. Attach the correct presser foot. Adjust the thread tension. 43...
Users Manual - English
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... upper threading is not tightened. Reinstall the needle correctly. 34 Needle clamp screw is done, the machine will make a sound different from - Replace the needle. 34 Thread is set incorrectly. Speed control lever is entangled. "STITCH SETTING CHART" Needle is turned, bent or the point is installed incorrectly. "Start/Stop" button was pushed with a thread detection device. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page Needle breaks Needle is dull. to raise the 71 through the machine feed dogs. Replace the needle. 34 Using improper needle...
... upper threading is not tightened. Reinstall the needle correctly. 34 Needle clamp screw is done, the machine will make a sound different from - Replace the needle. 34 Thread is set incorrectly. Speed control lever is entangled. "STITCH SETTING CHART" Needle is turned, bent or the point is installed incorrectly. "Start/Stop" button was pushed with a thread detection device. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page Needle breaks Needle is dull. to raise the 71 through the machine feed dogs. Replace the needle. 34 Using improper needle...
Users Manual - English
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... PINK marked bobbin cases. For replacing the bobbin case, see page of the prewound bobbin. a a Top paper e Follow steps from "Setting/Installing the Bobbin" in the direction as a regular bobbin. D6_Bobbin_centerpin_brother.fm Page 1 Thursday, June 2, 2005 11:32 AM Using Prewound Bobbins When using a prewound bobbin, not included with this machine) it is needed. a Bobbin center pin c Set the prewound bobbin in the operation manual. b Set the bobbin center pin. same d When using a paper-sided prewound bobbin, remove the...
... PINK marked bobbin cases. For replacing the bobbin case, see page of the prewound bobbin. a a Top paper e Follow steps from "Setting/Installing the Bobbin" in the direction as a regular bobbin. D6_Bobbin_centerpin_brother.fm Page 1 Thursday, June 2, 2005 11:32 AM Using Prewound Bobbins When using a prewound bobbin, not included with this machine) it is needed. a Bobbin center pin c Set the prewound bobbin in the operation manual. b Set the bobbin center pin. same d When using a paper-sided prewound bobbin, remove the...
Users Manual - English
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...-directional sewing 93 MY CUSTOM STITCH designing 200 entering data 202 key functions 202 retrieving 208 saving 207 storing in your list 207 N Needle changing the needle 34 changing the needle position 55 fabric/thread/needle combinations 36 mode 9 twin needle 29 Needle bar thread guides 2 28, 29 Needle clamp screw 2 Needle mode selection key 29 Needle plate 2 Needle position 55 Needle Position button 3 O , Operation buttons 1 3 Overcasting 60 62, 63 P Patchwork 61 Piecing 68 Pintuck 59 Point delete key 204 Power cord 8 Presser foot attaching 32 removing 32 types...
...-directional sewing 93 MY CUSTOM STITCH designing 200 entering data 202 key functions 202 retrieving 208 saving 207 storing in your list 207 N Needle changing the needle 34 changing the needle position 55 fabric/thread/needle combinations 36 mode 9 twin needle 29 Needle bar thread guides 2 28, 29 Needle clamp screw 2 Needle mode selection key 29 Needle plate 2 Needle position 55 Needle Position button 3 O , Operation buttons 1 3 Overcasting 60 62, 63 P Patchwork 61 Piecing 68 Pintuck 59 Point delete key 204 Power cord 8 Presser foot attaching 32 removing 32 types...
Software Users Manual/3.0 Operation Manual - English
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... using the straight stitch needle plate. Memo • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the machine's Operation Manual to select the height that this mode, the presser foot is raised to the necessary height for freemotion sewing. If the needle is moved to any position other damage may result in middle (center) needle position. Test with the needle in injuries. Free-motion quilting foot "C" CAUTION • With free-motion quilting, control the feeding speed...
... using the straight stitch needle plate. Memo • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the machine's Operation Manual to select the height that this mode, the presser foot is raised to the necessary height for freemotion sewing. If the needle is moved to any position other damage may result in middle (center) needle position. Test with the needle in injuries. Free-motion quilting foot "C" CAUTION • With free-motion quilting, control the feeding speed...
