Operation Manual for Premium Pack I Optional accessories
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... YOU START It is important to perform the upgrade according to the procedure outlined in this upgrade Operation Manual. Embroidery can easily be positioned. (page 20) • Embroidery patterns can be aligned while displaying the fabric being used as outlined in the Installation Guide. Additional new machine features and instructions are included, allowing you to embroider the added bobbin work embroidery patterns or sew using decorative thread or ribbon too thick to increase your embroidering...
... YOU START It is important to perform the upgrade according to the procedure outlined in this upgrade Operation Manual. Embroidery can easily be positioned. (page 20) • Embroidery patterns can be aligned while displaying the fabric being used as outlined in the Installation Guide. Additional new machine features and instructions are included, allowing you to embroider the added bobbin work embroidery patterns or sew using decorative thread or ribbon too thick to increase your embroidering...
Operation Manual for Premium Pack I Optional accessories
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... bobbin cover a Bobbin case (gray) There is a notch at the location marked by Step" in the machine's Operation Manual. ■ Presser foot Utility stitches or decorative stitches: Monogramming foot "N" Free motion sewing: Free motion quilting foot "C", Free motion open toe quilting foot "O" or Free motion echo quilting foot "E" Flexible woven ribbon (When embroidering: approx. 2mm (approx. 5/64 inch) recommended) Fine embroidery ribbon (silk or silk-like material) (3.5 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) or less, recommended) * If ribbon is to page 8 for more detailed instructions...
... bobbin cover a Bobbin case (gray) There is a notch at the location marked by Step" in the machine's Operation Manual. ■ Presser foot Utility stitches or decorative stitches: Monogramming foot "N" Free motion sewing: Free motion quilting foot "C", Free motion open toe quilting foot "O" or Free motion echo quilting foot "E" Flexible woven ribbon (When embroidering: approx. 2mm (approx. 5/64 inch) recommended) Fine embroidery ribbon (silk or silk-like material) (3.5 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) or less, recommended) * If ribbon is to page 8 for more detailed instructions...
Operation Manual for Premium Pack I Optional accessories
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... tension is not applied to the machine. • Do not guide the bobbin thread through the groove in the trial stitching is not frayed. m Gently pull the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate. → A loop of the bobbin case, the thread becoming tangled or damage to the bobbin thread If the bobbin thread in the needle plate cover, otherwise the lower threading cannot be done correctly. Sewing with frayed thread...
... tension is not applied to the machine. • Do not guide the bobbin thread through the groove in the trial stitching is not frayed. m Gently pull the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate. → A loop of the bobbin case, the thread becoming tangled or damage to the bobbin thread If the bobbin thread in the needle plate cover, otherwise the lower threading cannot be done correctly. Sewing with frayed thread...
Operation Manual for Premium Pack I Optional accessories
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... the stitching area, stop the machine. Position the upper thread over the presser foot k Pulling the upper thread gently, turn the handwheel to feed the needle into the punched hole. n While gently holding down the fabric so it will be released after several stitches have reached the end of the bobbin thread comes out through the hole in the bobbin. o Press in the screen. → All keys and operation buttons are...
... the stitching area, stop the machine. Position the upper thread over the presser foot k Pulling the upper thread gently, turn the handwheel to feed the needle into the punched hole. n While gently holding down the fabric so it will be released after several stitches have reached the end of the bobbin thread comes out through the hole in the bobbin. o Press in the screen. → All keys and operation buttons are...
Operation Manual
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... Machine Setting Mode Key 35 Using the Sewing Machine Help Key 44 Using the Operation Guide Function 45 Using the Sewing Guide Function 46 Using the Pattern Explanation Function 47 LOWER THREADING 48 Winding the Bobbin 48 Setting the Bobbin 54 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 55 UPPER THREADING 57 Upper Threading 57 Using the Twin Needle Mode 60 Using the Spool Stand 63 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly 64 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 65 Removing the Presser Foot 65 Attaching the Presser Foot 65 Attaching the Walking Foot 66 CHANGING THE NEEDLE 67 About the Needle 69 Fabric/Thread...
... Machine Setting Mode Key 35 Using the Sewing Machine Help Key 44 Using the Operation Guide Function 45 Using the Sewing Guide Function 46 Using the Pattern Explanation Function 47 LOWER THREADING 48 Winding the Bobbin 48 Setting the Bobbin 54 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 55 UPPER THREADING 57 Upper Threading 57 Using the Twin Needle Mode 60 Using the Spool Stand 63 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly 64 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 65 Removing the Presser Foot 65 Attaching the Presser Foot 65 Attaching the Walking Foot 66 CHANGING THE NEEDLE 67 About the Needle 69 Fabric/Thread...
Operation Manual
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... needle may break and threads may become tangled, or damage to sew at the beginning and end of sewing. e "Presser Foot Lifter" button Press this button to automatically thread the needle. g "Automatic Threading" button Use this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric. b "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button Use this button after the threads have been cut. Beginners should sew at low speed only while holding down to the machine's operation mode. Press this controller to adjust the sewing speed. d "Thread Cutter" button Press this button...
... needle may break and threads may become tangled, or damage to sew at the beginning and end of sewing. e "Presser Foot Lifter" button Press this button to automatically thread the needle. g "Automatic Threading" button Use this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric. b "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button Use this button after the threads have been cut. Beginners should sew at low speed only while holding down to the machine's operation mode. Press this controller to adjust the sewing speed. d "Thread Cutter" button Press this button...
Operation Manual
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... cover case. (In some specifications may change without notice. 20 Memo 10 11 12 • Always use accessories recommended for this machine. • The screw for the presser foot holder is available through your authorized Brother dealer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 No. however, it is available as an option.) Options The following are correct at the time of printing. sories; NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Memo 7 8 9 • Foot controller: Model...
... cover case. (In some specifications may change without notice. 20 Memo 10 11 12 • Always use accessories recommended for this machine. • The screw for the presser foot holder is available through your authorized Brother dealer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 No. however, it is available as an option.) Options The following are correct at the time of printing. sories; NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Memo 7 8 9 • Foot controller: Model...
Operation Manual
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... 35 key operation beep, adjust the pattern or screen, and change the thread tension settings. You can use the machine. Set the automatic 82 cutting key thread cutting function before changing the needle, the presser foot, etc. If you select this key to enter free motion sewing mode. 116 The presser foot is selected, 84 stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot automatically. When the pivot setting is raised to adjust the zigzag width and stitch length settings.
... 35 key operation beep, adjust the pattern or screen, and change the thread tension settings. You can use the machine. Set the automatic 82 cutting key thread cutting function before changing the needle, the presser foot, etc. If you select this key to enter free motion sewing mode. 116 The presser foot is selected, 84 stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot automatically. When the pivot setting is raised to adjust the zigzag width and stitch length settings.
Operation Manual
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...; Using the Foot Controller 73 Sewing Reinforcement Stitches 74 Sewing Curves ...74 Changing Sewing Direction 75 ■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less 75 Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics 75 ■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot 75 ■ If the Fabric does not Feed 76 Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener 76 Sewing Lightweight Fabrics 76 Sewing Stretch Fabrics 77 STITCH SETTINGS 78 Setting the Stitch Width 78 Setting the Stitch Length 79 Setting the Thread Tension 79 ■ Proper Thread Tension ...79 ■ Upper Thread...
...; Using the Foot Controller 73 Sewing Reinforcement Stitches 74 Sewing Curves ...74 Changing Sewing Direction 75 ■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less 75 Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics 75 ■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot 75 ■ If the Fabric does not Feed 76 Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener 76 Sewing Lightweight Fabrics 76 Sewing Stretch Fabrics 77 STITCH SETTINGS 78 Setting the Stitch Width 78 Setting the Stitch Length 79 Setting the Thread Tension 79 ■ Proper Thread Tension ...79 ■ Upper Thread...
Operation Manual
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... the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to tighten the plate. The small opening on lightweight fabrics. a Press the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle and turn the main power to reduce puckering on the foot provides support for straight stitches (middle needle position stitches). plate cover, a Needle plate cover e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it toward you. a Bobbin case f Use the disc-shaped screw driver included with the machine to unscrew and remove...
... the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to tighten the plate. The small opening on lightweight fabrics. a Press the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle and turn the main power to reduce puckering on the foot provides support for straight stitches (middle needle position stitches). plate cover, a Needle plate cover e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it toward you. a Bobbin case f Use the disc-shaped screw driver included with the machine to unscrew and remove...
Operation Manual
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... to any direction. straight stitch needle plate (see a Round hole Memo • Notice this mode, the presser foot is similar to use free motion quilting foot "C" or free motion open toe quilting foot "O" depending on 2/8 of the fabric to "OFF". Test with a sample piece of the fabric, and the quilting foot is selected, and set the ■ Free Motion Quilting With free motion quilting, the feed dogs can adjust the sewing speed with straight stitch needle plate for example, when sewing very stretchy fabric, so that is raised to free motion sewing mode...
... to any direction. straight stitch needle plate (see a Round hole Memo • Notice this mode, the presser foot is similar to use free motion quilting foot "C" or free motion open toe quilting foot "O" depending on 2/8 of the fabric to "OFF". Test with a sample piece of the fabric, and the quilting foot is selected, and set the ■ Free Motion Quilting With free motion quilting, the feed dogs can adjust the sewing speed with straight stitch needle plate for example, when sewing very stretchy fabric, so that is raised to free motion sewing mode...
Operation Manual
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... to remove the straight stitch needle plate and presser foot "C", and reinstall the regular needle plate and the needle plate cover. We recommend using the straight stitch needle plate, all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches. Free motion open toe quilting foot "O" with zigzag or decorative stitches or for free motion quilting of quilting fabric. Test with a balanced tension, it may be sewn using the width display. Using free motion Open Toe Quilting Foot "O" The free motion open toe quilting foot "O". i After sewing, make sure to adjust the upper thread...
... to remove the straight stitch needle plate and presser foot "C", and reinstall the regular needle plate and the needle plate cover. We recommend using the straight stitch needle plate, all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches. Free motion open toe quilting foot "O" with zigzag or decorative stitches or for free motion quilting of quilting fabric. Test with a balanced tension, it may be sewn using the width display. Using free motion Open Toe Quilting Foot "O" The free motion open toe quilting foot "O". i After sewing, make sure to adjust the upper thread...
Operation Manual
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... down position. c Free motion mode key Press this key to lock the screen. The machine 79 default settings are highlighted i Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations. 177-178 j Elongation key When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to enter free motion sewing mode. 116 The feed dog is lowered and presser foot is locked, the various 86 settings, such as the sewn pattern Page 91 : 1/2 the size...
... down position. c Free motion mode key Press this key to lock the screen. The machine 79 default settings are highlighted i Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations. 177-178 j Elongation key When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to enter free motion sewing mode. 116 The feed dog is lowered and presser foot is locked, the various 86 settings, such as the sewn pattern Page 91 : 1/2 the size...
Operation Manual
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... stitches: Monogramming foot "N" Free motion sewing: Free motion quilting foot "C", Free motion open toe quilting foot "O" or Free motion echo quilting foot "E" No.5 or finer hand embroidery thread or decorative thread Flexible woven ribbon Embroidery: Embroidery foot "W" 7 (When embroidering: approx. 2mm (approx. 5/64 inch) recommended) How to sew trial stitches before sewing on the back of scrap fabric, which gives the best stitching results. Before sewing your project, be visible, we recommend test sewing with and without bobbin case tension being applied to sew trial stitches...
... stitches: Monogramming foot "N" Free motion sewing: Free motion quilting foot "C", Free motion open toe quilting foot "O" or Free motion echo quilting foot "E" No.5 or finer hand embroidery thread or decorative thread Flexible woven ribbon Embroidery: Embroidery foot "W" 7 (When embroidering: approx. 2mm (approx. 5/64 inch) recommended) How to sew trial stitches before sewing on the back of scrap fabric, which gives the best stitching results. Before sewing your project, be visible, we recommend test sewing with and without bobbin case tension being applied to sew trial stitches...
Operation Manual
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... foot. Thread is not threaded correctly (used . If you have a minor problem with the presser foot lever Thread tension is incorrect Upper thread breaks Cause Upper threading is twisted. Solution Check the steps for this machine Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. There are scratches near the hole of the fabric. use a bobbin designed specifically for threading the machine and rethread the machine. The bobbin thread is dull. Replace the needle. wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.) Needle...
... foot. Thread is not threaded correctly (used . If you have a minor problem with the presser foot lever Thread tension is incorrect Upper thread breaks Cause Upper threading is twisted. Solution Check the steps for this machine Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. There are scratches near the hole of the fabric. use a bobbin designed specifically for threading the machine and rethread the machine. The bobbin thread is dull. Replace the needle. wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.) Needle...
Operation Manual
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... or 6 times clockwise. Combination" chart. Bobbin is pulled during sewing. - Wrong presser foot was pulled off around the hole(s) in the bobbin winding window to cut the twisted thread - and remove it correctly. authorized dealer. Needle is set incorrectly. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is defective. winding thread guide. "STITCH SETTING CHART" Upper thread tension is threaded incorrectly. Machine is too strong. authorized dealer. Replace the needle. 67 Upper threading is too short. Stitch...
... or 6 times clockwise. Combination" chart. Bobbin is pulled during sewing. - Wrong presser foot was pulled off around the hole(s) in the bobbin winding window to cut the twisted thread - and remove it correctly. authorized dealer. Needle is set incorrectly. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is defective. winding thread guide. "STITCH SETTING CHART" Upper thread tension is threaded incorrectly. Machine is too strong. authorized dealer. Replace the needle. 67 Upper threading is too short. Stitch...
Operation Manual
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... use the foot controller to operate the machine, or set control the zigzag stitch width. Do not place anything in the embroidery frame so the sewing arm, so the embroidery unit cannot that it Attach the stabilizer correctly. Place a large thick book or similar object under the arm head to reset the bobbin). Adjust the thread tension. that often cause pattern shrinkage. Main power switch is not turned on the surface of the "Start/ machine...
... use the foot controller to operate the machine, or set control the zigzag stitch width. Do not place anything in the embroidery frame so the sewing arm, so the embroidery unit cannot that it Attach the stabilizer correctly. Place a large thick book or similar object under the arm head to reset the bobbin). Adjust the thread tension. that often cause pattern shrinkage. Main power switch is not turned on the surface of the "Start/ machine...
Operation Manual
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... Basting stitch Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (right) Zigzag stitch (left needle position, zigzag sew at right. 3.5 (1/8) 2.5 - 5.0 1.4 0.3 - 4.0 OK (3/32 - 3/16) (1/16) (1/64 - 3/16) ( J ) Overcasting (medium weight and stretch fabrics), tape and elastic 5.0 (3/16) 1.5 - 7.0 (1/16 - 1/4) 1.0 0.2 - 4.0 OK (1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) ( J ) 359 Manual Twin needle General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Note • Quilting foot "C" is attached to "Using Free motion Quilting Foot "C"" on page 116. Refer to the machine. Manual Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto. Start...
... Basting stitch Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (right) Zigzag stitch (left needle position, zigzag sew at right. 3.5 (1/8) 2.5 - 5.0 1.4 0.3 - 4.0 OK (3/32 - 3/16) (1/16) (1/64 - 3/16) ( J ) Overcasting (medium weight and stretch fabrics), tape and elastic 5.0 (3/16) 1.5 - 7.0 (1/16 - 1/4) 1.0 0.2 - 4.0 OK (1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) ( J ) 359 Manual Twin needle General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Note • Quilting foot "C" is attached to "Using Free motion Quilting Foot "C"" on page 116. Refer to the machine. Manual Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto. Start...
Operation Manual
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... needle 75/107 69 236 Bar tacks 140 Basting 98 Blind hem stitches 122 Block move key 331 Bobbin pulling up the bobbin thread 55 runs out of thread 229 setting 54 winding 48 Bobbin case alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw 218 cleaning 338 Bobbin clip 17 , Bobbin cover 14 54 Bobbin holder (switch 50 Bobbin winder 13 Bobbin work 307 , Border key 285 290 Built-in camera 6 87, 148, 213 Button sewing 142 4 hole buttons 143 shank 143 Buttonhole lever...
... needle 75/107 69 236 Bar tacks 140 Basting 98 Blind hem stitches 122 Block move key 331 Bobbin pulling up the bobbin thread 55 runs out of thread 229 setting 54 winding 48 Bobbin case alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw 218 cleaning 338 Bobbin clip 17 , Bobbin cover 14 54 Bobbin holder (switch 50 Bobbin winder 13 Bobbin work 307 , Border key 285 290 Built-in camera 6 87, 148, 213 Button sewing 142 4 hole buttons 143 shank 143 Buttonhole lever...
Operation Manual
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... fabric/thread/needle combinations 69 mode 28 twin needle 60 , Needle bar thread guides 14 61 Needle clamp screw 14 Needle mode selection key 60 Needle plate 14 , Needle position 86 96 Needle Position button 15 O , Operation buttons 13 15 Overcasting 102, 104, 105 P Patchwork 103 , Pen tablet 23 34 Piecing 113 Pintuck 101 Pivoting 84 Point delete key 330 Power cord 27 Power cord receptacle 13 Presser foot attaching 65 pressure 85 removing 65 types 359 , Presser foot code 29 198 , Presser foot holder 14 65 Presser foot holder screw 14 , Presser foot lever...
... fabric/thread/needle combinations 69 mode 28 twin needle 60 , Needle bar thread guides 14 61 Needle clamp screw 14 Needle mode selection key 60 Needle plate 14 , Needle position 86 96 Needle Position button 15 O , Operation buttons 13 15 Overcasting 102, 104, 105 P Patchwork 103 , Pen tablet 23 34 Piecing 113 Pintuck 101 Pivoting 84 Point delete key 330 Power cord 27 Power cord receptacle 13 Presser foot attaching 65 pressure 85 removing 65 types 359 , Presser foot code 29 198 , Presser foot holder 14 65 Presser foot holder screw 14 , Presser foot lever...