Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for their safety. Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this manual. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in a safe way...
... our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for their safety. Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this manual. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in a safe way...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... 19 Starting sewing 19 Trial sewing 20 Changing the sewing direction 20 Sewing thick fabrics 20 Sewing thin fabrics 21 Sewing stretch fabrics 21 Stitching cylindrical pieces 21 Thread tension 21 3. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 27 Making a buttonhole 27 Adjusting buttonholes 28 5. carrying the mark, rating as marked on storing the machine 34 Cleaning 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 INDEX 39 3 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 29 Zipper insertion 29 Gathering 30 Appliqués 30 USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 31 Sewing buttons 31 Darning 32 Using the blind stitch foot 33...
... 19 Starting sewing 19 Trial sewing 20 Changing the sewing direction 20 Sewing thick fabrics 20 Sewing thin fabrics 21 Sewing stretch fabrics 21 Stitching cylindrical pieces 21 Thread tension 21 3. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 27 Making a buttonhole 27 Adjusting buttonholes 28 5. carrying the mark, rating as marked on storing the machine 34 Cleaning 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 INDEX 39 3 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 29 Zipper insertion 29 Gathering 30 Appliqués 30 USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 31 Sewing buttons 31 Darning 32 Using the blind stitch foot 33...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... Plate 2 Button sewing foot "M" 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot 5 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Part Code Americas Others XC6063-021 XE2137-001 SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-052 SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 No. No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. No. Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Bobbin (One is on the machine model...
... Plate 2 Button sewing foot "M" 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot 5 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Part Code Americas Others XC6063-021 XE2137-001 SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-052 SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 No. No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. No. Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Bobbin (One is on the machine model...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... sewing light switch on and off. E Foot controller jack / socket (Page 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to stitch in the reverse direction. A Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 28) B Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. C Handwheel Used to choose the stitch you want. D Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can be stored in either direction to manually raise and lower the needle. F Presser foot lever...
... sewing light switch on and off. E Foot controller jack / socket (Page 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to stitch in the reverse direction. A Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 28) B Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. C Handwheel Used to choose the stitch you want. D Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can be stored in either direction to manually raise and lower the needle. F Presser foot lever...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the presser foot lever. If 1 you insert the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be used with the slot on what you have chosen. You will start and you may be damaged. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will have been designed...
... the presser foot lever. If 1 you insert the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be used with the slot on what you have chosen. You will start and you may be damaged. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will have been designed...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. Pattern Stitch Name Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) Reference Page 1 0.5 (1/32) 27 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 2 ZIGZAG STITCH 5 (3/16) 0.7 (1/32) 1.8 (1/8) 23, 30, 31, 33 3 ZIGZAG STITCH 1.5 (1/16) 3.3 (3/16) 23, 30, 31, 33 9 Pattern selection dial Patterns and stitch names CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. Pattern Stitch Name Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) Reference Page 1 0.5 (1/32) 27 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 2 ZIGZAG STITCH 5 (3/16) 0.7 (1/32) 1.8 (1/8) 23, 30, 31, 33 3 ZIGZAG STITCH 1.5 (1/16) 3.3 (3/16) 23, 30, 31, 33 9 Pattern selection dial Patterns and stitch names CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you...
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... sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. Position) 1 11 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) - 23, 30, 32 1 Reverse sewing lever 12 2 (1/16) 24, 33 BLIND HEM STITCH 5 (3/16) 13 1 (1/16) 25 ELASTIC STITCH 5 (3/16) 10 The machine will then sew forward. Pattern Stitch Name Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) Reference Page Pattern Preset Length (mm (inch)) Reference Stitch Name Preset Width (mm (inch)) Page 1 4 ZIGZAG STITCH 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 23, 30, 31, 33 14 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH...
... sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. Position) 1 11 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) - 23, 30, 32 1 Reverse sewing lever 12 2 (1/16) 24, 33 BLIND HEM STITCH 5 (3/16) 13 1 (1/16) 25 ELASTIC STITCH 5 (3/16) 10 The machine will then sew forward. Pattern Stitch Name Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) Reference Page Pattern Preset Length (mm (inch)) Reference Stitch Name Preset Width (mm (inch)) Page 1 4 ZIGZAG STITCH 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 23, 30, 31, 33 14 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the hole on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. If you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. The machine may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 12 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread...
... the hole on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. If you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. The machine may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 12 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... starting sewing. Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 Bobbin cover Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the direction shown by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. Refer to be incorrect or break the needle. 13...
... starting sewing. Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 Bobbin cover Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the direction shown by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. Refer to be incorrect or break the needle. 13...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the wheel points up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the correct combination. CAUTION ● If the spool of 4 thread on this pin. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions...
... YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the wheel points up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the correct combination. CAUTION ● If the spool of 4 thread on this pin. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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Pull on the upper thread to draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Pass the thread along the slit in 3 the previous steps 1 to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches...
Pull on the upper thread to draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Pass the thread along the slit in 3 the previous steps 1 to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... right hand to lower the needle to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 X The machine starts sewing. Using the needle as those used for the details. Lower the presser foot lever. 8 Changing the sewing direction 2 Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric at the point where you (counterclockwise) with too much force, the needle may bend or break. 1 Thread cutter 20 Raise the presser foot lever. Refer to the starting point of the stitching. Use a piece of fabric should be sewn...
... right hand to lower the needle to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 X The machine starts sewing. Using the needle as those used for the details. Lower the presser foot lever. 8 Changing the sewing direction 2 Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric at the point where you (counterclockwise) with too much force, the needle may bend or break. 1 Thread cutter 20 Raise the presser foot lever. Refer to the starting point of the stitching. Use a piece of fabric should be sewn...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... your seams or cause puckers on scrap of a fabric before you are finished with the fabric. When you change fabric or thread. Slide the part that you wish to sew onto 2 the arm, and then sew from the top. 1 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it together with free-arm sewing, install...
... your seams or cause puckers on scrap of a fabric before you are finished with the fabric. When you change fabric or thread. Slide the part that you wish to sew onto 2 the arm, and then sew from the top. 1 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it together with free-arm sewing, install...
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...) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. The middle position is the setting for sewing plain seams. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch 6 (Center Needle Position) 1.6 (1/16) ■ Zigzag stitch Turn the pattern selection dial to produce more beautiful stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics.
...) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. The middle position is the setting for sewing plain seams. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch 6 (Center Needle Position) 1.6 (1/16) ■ Zigzag stitch Turn the pattern selection dial to produce more beautiful stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the position and 1 length of the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 CAUTION ● If the presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Making a buttonhole Pattern 1 Stitch Stitch Length [mm Width [mm Foot (inch)] (inch)] 0.5 (1/32) Button5 (3/16) hole Foot "A" Memo ● We recommend that you try it up to the two lines on the underside of the fabric. Set the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. Step 2 (Left side) 1 Marks on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing Attach the buttonhole foot...
... the position and 1 length of the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 CAUTION ● If the presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Making a buttonhole Pattern 1 Stitch Stitch Length [mm Width [mm Foot (inch)] (inch)] 0.5 (1/32) Button5 (3/16) hole Foot "A" Memo ● We recommend that you try it up to the two lines on the underside of the fabric. Set the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. Step 2 (Left side) 1 Marks on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing Attach the buttonhole foot...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... between the foot and the 6 fabric and make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. X Use scissors to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the needle 4 plate. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the machine. 31 Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and...
... between the foot and the 6 fabric and make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. X Use scissors to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the needle 4 plate. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the machine. 31 Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... needle.) thread breaks. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. You have not used the foot controller properly. for this machine. 11 You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come Correct the upper threading. 15 The upper out of Choose a thread and needle that has been designed designed for this machine. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 36 Correctly install the needle. 7 The needle clamp screw is too tight. Replace the needle...
... needle.) thread breaks. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. You have not used the foot controller properly. for this machine. 11 You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come Correct the upper threading. 15 The upper out of Choose a thread and needle that has been designed designed for this machine. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 36 Correctly install the needle. 7 The needle clamp screw is too tight. Replace the needle...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... install the needle. Replace the needle plate. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Replace the bobbin. Use a bobbin that you are appropriate for this machine. Correct the upper threading. Choose a thread and needle that are using . Attach the presser foot holder properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Choose a thread and needle that is not appropriate for the type of stitch that has been designed for the type of fabric. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. Attach the presser foot...
... install the needle. Replace the needle plate. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Replace the bobbin. Use a bobbin that you are appropriate for this machine. Correct the upper threading. Choose a thread and needle that are using . Attach the presser foot holder properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Choose a thread and needle that is not appropriate for the type of stitch that has been designed for the type of fabric. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. Attach the presser foot...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Correctly install the needle. Remove the tangled thread. Possible cause You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The presser foot you want to sew. The fabric does not feed. Choose a thread and needle that is not correct for the type of stitch. The thread tension is fitted on the needle plate. The darning plate is incorrect. The thread is...
... the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Correctly install the needle. Remove the tangled thread. Possible cause You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The presser foot you want to sew. The fabric does not feed. Choose a thread and needle that is not correct for the type of stitch. The thread tension is fitted on the needle plate. The darning plate is incorrect. The thread is...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... plate 31 32 Double action stitching 26 Drawing up the lower thread 17 E Elastic stitching 25 F Fabric, thread, and needle combinations ...... 18 Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 21 G Gathering 30 H Handwheel 15 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 13 quick-set bobbin 14 17 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 34 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread ......... 18 replacing 7 O Overedge stitching 25 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 9 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 14 17 39 R Race cleaning 34 Reverse sewing lever...
... plate 31 32 Double action stitching 26 Drawing up the lower thread 17 E Elastic stitching 25 F Fabric, thread, and needle combinations ...... 18 Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 21 G Gathering 30 H Handwheel 15 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 13 quick-set bobbin 14 17 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 34 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread ......... 18 replacing 7 O Overedge stitching 25 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 9 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 14 17 39 R Race cleaning 34 Reverse sewing lever...
