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...Needle is not correct. Pages 43-45 No Threading is incorrectly inserted. Pages 20-21 No Thread tension is used . Pages 12-17 No Wrong needle is too tight. Page 17 No Bobbin is ...fabric is not threaded properly in the shuttle hook. Page 16 No Upper thread tension is bent or not sharp. Page 12 No Needle is too tight. Page 6 No Damaged or worn... needle is incorrect. Thread tension is used . Page 16 No Upper thread is tangled. Lower (bobbin) thread is tangled. Page...
...Needle is not correct. Pages 43-45 No Threading is incorrectly inserted. Pages 20-21 No Thread tension is used . Pages 12-17 No Wrong needle is too tight. Page 17 No Bobbin is ...fabric is not threaded properly in the shuttle hook. Page 16 No Upper thread tension is bent or not sharp. Page 12 No Needle is too tight. Page 6 No Damaged or worn... needle is incorrect. Thread tension is used . Page 16 No Upper thread is tangled. Lower (bobbin) thread is tangled. Page...
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... 27 C Cleaning 43-45 Connecting Plugs 4 D Darning 38 Drawing Up Lower Thread 17 E Elastic Stitching 27 Embroidering 40-41 T Thread Tension 20-21 Troubleshooting 46, 47 Twin-Needle Sewing 18 U Upper Tension Control Dial 20 Upper Threading 15-16 W Winding the Bobbin 12 F Feed Dog Cleaning 45 Foot Controller 5 Free-Arm Style 8 Z Zigzag...
... 27 C Cleaning 43-45 Connecting Plugs 4 D Darning 38 Drawing Up Lower Thread 17 E Elastic Stitching 27 Embroidering 40-41 T Thread Tension 20-21 Troubleshooting 46, 47 Twin-Needle Sewing 18 U Upper Tension Control Dial 20 Upper Threading 15-16 W Winding the Bobbin 12 F Feed Dog Cleaning 45 Foot Controller 5 Free-Arm Style 8 Z Zigzag...
Users Manual - English
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... ...38 Button sewing ...38 4 SEWING BASICS 25 SEWING ...25 General sewing procedure ...25 Selecting stitching ...26 Starting to sew ...27 Sewing in reverse ...28 Thread tension ...28 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND...
... ...38 Button sewing ...38 4 SEWING BASICS 25 SEWING ...25 General sewing procedure ...25 Selecting stitching ...26 Starting to sew ...27 Sewing in reverse ...28 Thread tension ...28 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND...
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ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 41 Appliqués ...41 Monogramming and embroidering ...41 DECORATIVE STITCHING 43 Gathering ...43 Shell tuck stitching ...43 Elastic stitching ...44 4. APPENDIX ...45 MAINTENANCE ...45 Oiling ...45 Changing the bulb ...45 Cleaning the machine surface ...46 Cleaning the shuttle race ...46 Cleaning the feed dogs ...47 Repacking the machine ...48 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...48 TROUBLESHOOTING ...50 INDEX ...53 5
ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 41 Appliqués ...41 Monogramming and embroidering ...41 DECORATIVE STITCHING 43 Gathering ...43 Shell tuck stitching ...43 Elastic stitching ...44 4. APPENDIX ...45 MAINTENANCE ...45 Oiling ...45 Changing the bulb ...45 Cleaning the machine surface ...46 Cleaning the shuttle race ...46 Cleaning the feed dogs ...47 Repacking the machine ...48 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...48 TROUBLESHOOTING ...50 INDEX ...53 5
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 38) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to use. b Pattern selection dial (page .... e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 8 and 31) f Reverse sewing lever (page 28) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to sew in the opposite direction. 6 c Thread take-up lever (page 16) d Upper tension control dial (page 28) This controls the tension of the stitch that you want to adjust buttonhole stitching when...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 38) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to use. b Pattern selection dial (page .... e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 8 and 31) f Reverse sewing lever (page 28) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to sew in the opposite direction. 6 c Thread take-up lever (page 16) d Upper tension control dial (page 28) This controls the tension of the stitch that you want to adjust buttonhole stitching when...
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... foot lever to this switch to cut them. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to start and stop sewing. Part code; p Foot controller (page 11) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to manually raise and lower the needle. i Bobbin winder (page 12) The bobbin winder.../thread guide (page 12 and 16) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 10) Use this machine. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321 (U.K.), XE0629...
... foot lever to this switch to cut them. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to start and stop sewing. Part code; p Foot controller (page 11) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to manually raise and lower the needle. i Bobbin winder (page 12) The bobbin winder.../thread guide (page 12 and 16) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 10) Use this machine. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321 (U.K.), XE0629...
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...on the spool pin. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. e 12 Put the bobbin ...use the bobbin that have been designed for this pin. Pass the end of the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the right. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the ...
...on the spool pin. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. e 12 Put the bobbin ...use the bobbin that have been designed for this pin. Pass the end of the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the right. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the ...
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..., gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to break. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the 1 handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the ... you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to start. Then stop the machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. g CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin and cause the ...
..., gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to break. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the 1 handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the ... you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to start. Then stop the machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. g CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin and cause the ...
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...9679; Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to its latch c toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins from the shuttle race. Raise the needle to...resulting in the right direction. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to be injured. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Make sure you...
...9679; Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to its latch c toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins from the shuttle race. Raise the needle to...resulting in the right direction. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to be injured. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Make sure you...
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...shuttle when the machine starts to the left, as shown below, until it is properly placed back into the notch at the top of the shuttle race. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to sew. 1 15 a Tension spring Hold ...the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine.
...shuttle when the machine starts to the left, as shown below, until it is properly placed back into the notch at the top of the shuttle race. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to sew. 1 15 a Tension spring Hold ...the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine.
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...down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to the left so the thread picks up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Spool... take -up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take -up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever....
...down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to the left so the thread picks up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Spool... take -up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take -up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever....
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... about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever. a Thread take-up lever a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the.... 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 17
... about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever. a Thread take-up lever a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the.... 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 17
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a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 24 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot lever to check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser ... foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot. Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread...
a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 24 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot lever to check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser ... foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot. Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread...
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... your fabric. 1 a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension is needed. You may be too tight. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is too tight Loops appear on... thread. Memo ● Before beginning to change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on your stitches. SEWING BASICS Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the ...
... your fabric. 1 a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension is needed. You may be too tight. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is too tight Loops appear on... thread. Memo ● Before beginning to change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on your stitches. SEWING BASICS Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the ...
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... turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to a higher number. ■ Bobbin tension is too loose Loops may be sure to return the screw to its original position before the next time that the machine is used. Be sure not to turn the screw more than one full turn. Note ●... incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may appear on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with a small screwdriver. In addition, be too loose. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is needed. 29 ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of fabric 4 2 Solution Reduce...
... turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to a higher number. ■ Bobbin tension is too loose Loops may be sure to return the screw to its original position before the next time that the machine is used. Be sure not to turn the screw more than one full turn. Note ●... incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may appear on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with a small screwdriver. In addition, be too loose. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is needed. 29 ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of fabric 4 2 Solution Reduce...
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... project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your project. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the... stitch length in the fabric). SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are the same as a pivot. Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. 30 CAUTION ● If...these tips when sewing your project. Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Refer to raise the needle before changing the...
... project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your project. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the... stitch length in the fabric). SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are the same as a pivot. Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. 30 CAUTION ● If...these tips when sewing your project. Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Refer to raise the needle before changing the...
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...page 28). Select the shell tuck stitch (9), and increase b the thread tension. • For details, refer to decorate trims, the front of 3 blouses or cuffs made of the fabric. Sew while making sure that look like shells are used to "Selecting stitching"... on dial Stitch name Application 6 Attaching zippers, Straight stitch basic stitching, (Center needle and sewing position) gathers or darning, etc. DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Gathering Shell tuck stitching Number on dial Stitch name Application ...
...page 28). Select the shell tuck stitch (9), and increase b the thread tension. • For details, refer to decorate trims, the front of 3 blouses or cuffs made of the fabric. Sew while making sure that look like shells are used to "Selecting stitching"... on dial Stitch name Application 6 Attaching zippers, Straight stitch basic stitching, (Center needle and sewing position) gathers or darning, etc. DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Gathering Shell tuck stitching Number on dial Stitch name Application ...
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... bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to increase bobbin tension. APPENDIX Repacking the machine Keep the carton and packing materials for general use . In this sewing machine. a Screw 48 When sewing with the upper tension control dial. Therefore, the thread tension must be too loose. When packing up the machine again, pack it is not packed properly, damage...
... bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to increase bobbin tension. APPENDIX Repacking the machine Keep the carton and packing materials for general use . In this sewing machine. a Screw 48 When sewing with the upper tension control dial. Therefore, the thread tension must be too loose. When packing up the machine again, pack it is not packed properly, damage...
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After you adjust the upper tension, 4 the bobbin thread may be too tight. control dial to match the bobbin thread. Note ● If the loops still appear on wrong side of ... number. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over-loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension. a Screw 49 ■ Bobbin tension is too tight Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the...
After you adjust the upper tension, 4 the bobbin thread may be too tight. control dial to match the bobbin thread. Note ● If the loops still appear on wrong side of ... number. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over-loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension. a Screw 49 ■ Bobbin tension is too tight Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the...
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... designed for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The upper thread tension is turned off. Incorrect bobbins will not work . APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before...the nearest authorized service center. If the thread is appropriate thread you want to firmly tighten the screw. Insert the needle properly. sew. page 12 page 16 - You have not used a bobbin that is tangled in . There are pulling the fabric too ...
... designed for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The upper thread tension is turned off. Incorrect bobbins will not work . APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before...the nearest authorized service center. If the thread is appropriate thread you want to firmly tighten the screw. Insert the needle properly. sew. page 12 page 16 - You have not used a bobbin that is tangled in . There are pulling the fabric too ...