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... adjustments mentioned in the needle area, such as contained in . Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Do not use the proper needle plate. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should...
... adjustments mentioned in the needle area, such as contained in . Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Do not use the proper needle plate. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should...
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... bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on...
... bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on...
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING 31 Making the buttonhole ...31 Adjusting buitching stitching ...32 Button sewing ...33 ZIPPER INSERTION ...34 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 35 Appliqués ...35 Monogramming and embroidering ...35 DECORATIVE STITCHING 37 Gathering ...37 Shell tuck stitching ...37 Elastic stitching ...38 4. APPENDIX ...39 MAINTENANCE ...39 Oiling ...39 Changing the bulb ...39 Cleaning the machine surface ...40 Cleaning the shuttle race ...40 Cleaning the feed dogs ...41 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...42 TROUBLESHOOTING ...43 INDEX ...46 4
BUTTONHOLE SEWING 31 Making the buttonhole ...31 Adjusting buitching stitching ...32 Button sewing ...33 ZIPPER INSERTION ...34 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 35 Appliqués ...35 Monogramming and embroidering ...35 DECORATIVE STITCHING 37 Gathering ...37 Shell tuck stitching ...37 Elastic stitching ...38 4. APPENDIX ...39 MAINTENANCE ...39 Oiling ...39 Changing the bulb ...39 Cleaning the machine surface ...40 Cleaning the shuttle race ...40 Cleaning the feed dogs ...41 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...42 TROUBLESHOOTING ...43 INDEX ...46 4
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...m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial ... fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. g Built-in the opposite direction. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing ...
...m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial ... fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. g Built-in the opposite direction. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing ...
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... attachment The accessories are not in place. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle...
... attachment The accessories are not in place. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle...
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... foot controller can be able to carry out most sewing tasks. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ●... foot "I" 3 Button sewing foot "M" 4 Darning plate Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X59369-321 X59370-021 XE2137-001 XA3442-121 No. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA156 XA5539-151 XE5328-001 XE5241-001 No. Part Name 1 Extra ...
... foot controller can be able to carry out most sewing tasks. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ●... foot "I" 3 Button sewing foot "M" 4 Darning plate Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X59369-321 X59370-021 XE2137-001 XA3442-121 No. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA156 XA5539-151 XE5328-001 XE5241-001 No. Part Name 1 Extra ...
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..., by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. Turn on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. a Spring on this machine. Only use the bobbin that comes with this pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as ...put a spool of thread on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin 10 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may ...
..., by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. Turn on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. a Spring on this machine. Only use the bobbin that comes with this pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as ...put a spool of thread on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin 10 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may ...
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.... CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in... injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by turning a ...
.... CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in... injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by turning a ...
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... thread unrolls in the right direction. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to sew. 12 a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from the shuttle race.... g CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to the left, as shown below, until it out from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed ...
... thread unrolls in the right direction. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to sew. 12 a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from the shuttle race.... g CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to the left, as shown below, until it out from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed ...
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... and thread thickness. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine...
... and thread thickness. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine...
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...4 ■ Upper tension is used. Thread tension ■ Upper tension is needed. 24 In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper... Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on a scrap of fabric before you start to its original...
...4 ■ Upper tension is used. Thread tension ■ Upper tension is needed. 24 In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper... Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on a scrap of fabric before you start to its original...
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... with 2 or with 4 holes can be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you . b Place the darning plate on with the bobbin thread. f • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the h stitching to the wrong side of dial 2 3 4 Attach the button sewing foot... the sewing machine, and then sew them in the a button to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of 15 cm (6 inches). Turn the handwheel toward the rear of the button. If the needle hits the button, return to...
... with 2 or with 4 holes can be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you . b Place the darning plate on with the bobbin thread. f • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the h stitching to the wrong side of dial 2 3 4 Attach the button sewing foot... the sewing machine, and then sew them in the a button to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of 15 cm (6 inches). Turn the handwheel toward the rear of the button. If the needle hits the button, return to...
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... called "shell tucks". Fold the fabric along the bias. Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks d down to "Thread tension" (page 24). Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). a Select the shell tuck stitch (13), and increase b the thread tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. UTILITY...
... called "shell tucks". Fold the fabric along the bias. Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks d down to "Thread tension" (page 24). Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). a Select the shell tuck stitch (13), and increase b the thread tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. UTILITY...
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.... a Retaining ring b Latch lever 40 CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning it, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. 4 Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the free arm. d a bulb b Loosen...Turn off the machine and unplug it again with a dry cloth. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it . Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it out from the retaining e ring to unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, ...
.... a Retaining ring b Latch lever 40 CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning it, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. 4 Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the free arm. d a bulb b Loosen...Turn off the machine and unplug it again with a dry cloth. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it . Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it out from the retaining e ring to unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, ...
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... hook by grasping its center post f and pulling it . CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before using a coin or oval f screwdriver. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. Turn off the machine and unplug it.
... hook by grasping its center post f and pulling it . CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before using a coin or oval f screwdriver. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. Turn off the machine and unplug it.
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... adequately with thin thread on the wrong side of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. In this case, turn the screw clockwise,...tension control dial. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over -loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is too loose Loops appear on the surface of the fabric. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b...
... adequately with thin thread on the wrong side of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. In this case, turn the screw clockwise,...tension control dial. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over -loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is too loose Loops appear on the surface of the fabric. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b...
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... Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. The upper thread tension is tangled in the presser foot is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to put it right The machine is appropriate thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and... troubleshooting tips. Use the foot controller properly. Only use a bobbin that is not plugged in the needle plate is bent or blunt. The upper thread...
... Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. The upper thread tension is tangled in the presser foot is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to put it right The machine is appropriate thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and... troubleshooting tips. Use the foot controller properly. Only use a bobbin that is not plugged in the needle plate is bent or blunt. The upper thread...
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...the presser foot is set incorrectly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Replace the bobbin. - 4 The lower thread is tangled The thread is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Remove the tangled thread .... Correct the upper threading. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 10 The bobbin is tangled. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 13 You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. page 13 You have not inserted the needle properly. Choose...
...the presser foot is set incorrectly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Replace the bobbin. - 4 The lower thread is tangled The thread is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Remove the tangled thread .... Correct the upper threading. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 10 The bobbin is tangled. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 13 You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. page 13 You have not inserted the needle properly. Choose...
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...the spool properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Replace the needle. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. If you want to sew. Attach the presser foot that you ...of stitch. Correct the upper threading. Only use it right Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. page 10 page 39 page 28, 31, 33, 34, 35 page 24 page 40...have not fitted the spool properly. Dust has accumulated under the fabric. You have not used bobbin that you are appropriate for the type of fabric. page 15 page 16 page 26 page ...
...the spool properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Replace the needle. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. If you want to sew. Attach the presser foot that you ...of stitch. Correct the upper threading. Only use it right Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. page 10 page 39 page 28, 31, 33, 34, 35 page 24 page 40...have not fitted the spool properly. Dust has accumulated under the fabric. You have not used bobbin that you are appropriate for the type of fabric. page 15 page 16 page 26 page ...
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INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 35 B basic stitching 28 blind hem stitching 28 bobbin 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 33 buttonhole foot 31 buttonhole sewing 31 C cleaning 40 D darning 30 E embroidering 35 extra spool pin 18 Fffelaetdbdeodgastta..c..h..m...e..n..t...66,, 41 26... 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 ttwroiunbnleesehdoleoti.n..g...1..7..,.. 43 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 42 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 35 zipper foot 34 zipper insertion 34 46
INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 35 B basic stitching 28 blind hem stitching 28 bobbin 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 33 buttonhole foot 31 buttonhole sewing 31 C cleaning 40 D darning 30 E embroidering 35 extra spool pin 18 Fffelaetdbdeodgastta..c..h..m...e..n..t...66,, 41 26... 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 ttwroiunbnleesehdoleoti.n..g...1..7..,.. 43 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 42 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 35 zipper foot 34 zipper insertion 34 46