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GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation Manual Computerized Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-V15 Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation Manual Computerized Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-V15 Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
Operation Manual
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.... To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of... stored or in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. While the machine is not working properly, if it by any adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.
.... To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of... stored or in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. While the machine is not working properly, if it by any adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.
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... feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to break. 6 This machine is being used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position...
... feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to break. 6 This machine is being used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position...
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... persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of the operation manual to ensure that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use . If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be replaced by authorized dealer. • In...
... persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of the operation manual to ensure that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use . If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be replaced by authorized dealer. • In...
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... side of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. In addition, after you have finished reading this... manual for the correct operation of thread on and off. e Thread take-up lever (page 22) Slide the thread into the power supply jack. Remove the ...
... side of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. In addition, after you have finished reading this... manual for the correct operation of thread on and off. e Thread take-up lever (page 22) Slide the thread into the power supply jack. Remove the ...
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... foot "M" 8 Seam ripper XE2643-001 XZ5082-001 21 Foot controller XD0501-121 (EU area) XC8816-071 (other areas) 9 Bobbin (4) SA156 SFB (XA5539-151) 22 Operation manual XF6232-001 10 Needle set X58358-021 23 Quick reference guide XE2429-001 11 Twin needle X59296-121 24 Accessory bag XC4487-021 12 Cleaning...
... foot "M" 8 Seam ripper XE2643-001 XZ5082-001 21 Foot controller XD0501-121 (EU area) XC8816-071 (other areas) 9 Bobbin (4) SA156 SFB (XA5539-151) 22 Operation manual XF6232-001 10 Needle set X58358-021 23 Quick reference guide XE2429-001 11 Twin needle X59296-121 24 Accessory bag XC4487-021 12 Cleaning...
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.... ● The needle threader can be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to "Manually threading the needle" (page 23). If the handwheel is not at the correct height, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. c 20 a Needle position button...
.... ● The needle threader can be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to "Manually threading the needle" (page 23). If the handwheel is not at the correct height, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. c 20 a Needle position button...
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... the machine. 1 a Needle threader b Thread c Guide Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may break. 23 Manually pass the thread through the eye of the buttons is finished. ■ Manually threading the needle When using specialty thread, such as described below . CAUTION ● Do not touch the (start/stop...
... the machine. 1 a Needle threader b Thread c Guide Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may break. 23 Manually pass the thread through the eye of the buttons is finished. ■ Manually threading the needle When using specialty thread, such as described below . CAUTION ● Do not touch the (start/stop...
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.... c a a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through m of the machine. b • For details, refer to use the twin needle (part code: X59296121). Manually thread the left needle. a a 5 cm (2 inches) Using the twin needle With the twin needle, you can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. ● The needle...
.... c a a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through m of the machine. b • For details, refer to use the twin needle (part code: X59296121). Manually thread the left needle. a a 5 cm (2 inches) Using the twin needle With the twin needle, you can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. ● The needle...
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... hits the presser foot, the needle may be sure to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 31). Pass the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Without passing the thread through the eye of "Threading the upper thread" (page 20). CAUTION ● When using the twin needle...
... hits the presser foot, the needle may be sure to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 31). Pass the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Without passing the thread through the eye of "Threading the upper thread" (page 20). CAUTION ● When using the twin needle...
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Use the screwdriver to "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 32). Note ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. ■ Attaching the walking foot Remove ...
Use the screwdriver to "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 32). Note ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. ■ Attaching the walking foot Remove ...
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...the range indicated below "Auto" are available for overcasting. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J Overcasting and attaching ...stretch fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.5-4.0 Yes (1/32-3/16) (J) No Reinforcement *1Do not use reverse stitching. The values below "Manual". Six stitches are set when the pattern is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 52
...the range indicated below "Auto" are available for overcasting. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J Overcasting and attaching ...stretch fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.5-4.0 Yes (1/32-3/16) (J) No Reinforcement *1Do not use reverse stitching. The values below "Manual". Six stitches are set when the pattern is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 52
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... Left Center Triple stretch stitch Basic stitching, J sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) Attaching zippers, J basic stitching, and sewing gathers or 3.5 (1/8) pintucks, etc. The values below "Manual". The setting can be adjusted with the straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch by adjusting the stitch width. Baste or pin...
... Left Center Triple stretch stitch Basic stitching, J sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) Attaching zippers, J basic stitching, and sewing gathers or 3.5 (1/8) pintucks, etc. The values below "Manual". The setting can be adjusted with the straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch by adjusting the stitch width. Baste or pin...
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...stretch fabrics 0 (0) -3 - 3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Reinforcement -3 - 3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Reinforcement The values below "Manual". 3 Memo ● When stitch or is selected Press the "-" side of the fabric. Press the "+" side of the stitch width key so that "0", "-1", "-2"...to move the needle drop point to the right. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitching R on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) ...
...stretch fabrics 0 (0) -3 - 3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Reinforcement -3 - 3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Reinforcement The values below "Manual". 3 Memo ● When stitch or is selected Press the "-" side of the fabric. Press the "+" side of the stitch width key so that "0", "-1", "-2"...to move the needle drop point to the right. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitching R on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) ...
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... 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 Automatic Reinforcement The values below "Manual". 57 Buttonhole Stitching Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Buttonholes can be sewn. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto... Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Horizontal button- A holes on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0...
... 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 Automatic Reinforcement The values below "Manual". 57 Buttonhole Stitching Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Buttonholes can be sewn. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto... Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Horizontal button- A holes on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0...
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... Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle A zipper can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below "Manual". With the right sides of the fabric facing each other , sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper ... a Right side of fabric b Stitching c End of fabric butted a against each other . Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch Center Attaching zippers, J basic stitching, and sewing gathers or 3.5 (1/8) pintucks, etc. 0.0-7.0 2.5 0.2-5.0 ...
... Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle A zipper can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below "Manual". With the right sides of the fabric facing each other , sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper ... a Right side of fabric b Stitching c End of fabric butted a against each other . Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch Center Attaching zippers, J basic stitching, and sewing gathers or 3.5 (1/8) pintucks, etc. 0.0-7.0 2.5 0.2-5.0 ...
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..., darning, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/64-3/16) (J) No Reinforcement The values below "Manual". Elastic attaching When elastic tape is necessary that a suitable length of the a fabric. Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at ...CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be used. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch Sewing stretch fabJ rics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) ...
..., darning, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/64-3/16) (J) No Reinforcement The values below "Manual". Elastic attaching When elastic tape is necessary that a suitable length of the a fabric. Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at ...CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be used. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch Sewing stretch fabJ rics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) ...
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...machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a button is selected. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Zigzag stitch J Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 ...1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinforcement Quilting stitch (for sewing appliqués and patchwork quilts. The values below "Manual". UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Eight stitches are set when the pattern is accidentally pressed and the ...
...machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a button is selected. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Zigzag stitch J Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 ...1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinforcement Quilting stitch (for sewing appliqués and patchwork quilts. The values below "Manual". UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Eight stitches are set when the pattern is accidentally pressed and the ...
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... seam allowance of the a fabric that are equally spaced. Turn on each side of the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 Note ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide...
... seam allowance of the a fabric that are equally spaced. Turn on each side of the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 Note ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide...
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... "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 32). a c b a Pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw. Note ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot 3 after threading the needle using the feed dog position switch) so that has already...
... "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 32). a c b a Pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw. Note ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot 3 after threading the needle using the feed dog position switch) so that has already...