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Replace bulb with this sewing machine. Do not allow this machine outdoors. 7. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always use by or near children. 2. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or ...
Replace bulb with this sewing machine. Do not allow this machine outdoors. 7. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always use by or near children. 2. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or ...
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Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Plug the machine directly into the wall. For a longer ...is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 2 If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Never use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Be sure to turn off...objects. 2. Do not use extension cords. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. carrying ...
Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Plug the machine directly into the wall. For a longer ...is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 2 If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Never use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Be sure to turn off...objects. 2. Do not use extension cords. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. carrying ...
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... 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 the...SEWING BASICS 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Selecting stitching ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics...
... 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 the...SEWING BASICS 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Selecting stitching ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics...
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... 13) Use the presser foot lever to sew in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever... a Buttonhole 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. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321 (U.K.), XE0629-001 (Australia, New Zealand), XD0852-021...
... 13) Use the presser foot lever to sew in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever... a Buttonhole 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. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321 (U.K.), XE0629-001 (Australia, New Zealand), XD0852-021...
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... presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to hold the needle in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in...
... presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to hold the needle in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in...
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...● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on this machine or bobbins of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use ...pin. Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. If you use the bobbin that comes with this pin. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on c ...
...● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on this machine or bobbins of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use ...pin. Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. If you use the bobbin that comes with this pin. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on c ...
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... the machine starts to break. this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ... and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to sew, you follow the instructions carefully. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take...
... the machine starts to break. this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ... and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to sew, you follow the instructions carefully. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take...
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... bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of the machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close... the shuttle cover. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it will fall out from the shuttle race. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it out from the shuttle...
... bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of the machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close... the shuttle cover. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it will fall out from the shuttle race. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it out from the shuttle...
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...handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle....the upper e tension control dial from the right to the left so the thread picks up lever to raise the thread take -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 ...
...handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle....the upper e tension control dial from the right to the left so the thread picks up lever to raise the thread take -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 ...
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...you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the upper thread. a Thread take -up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of thread. a Upper thread While holding the thread as shown below, f...foot. Pull on the upper thread to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. Make sure you (counterclockwise). The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take-up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel ...
...you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the upper thread. a Thread take -up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of thread. a Upper thread While holding the thread as shown below, f...foot. Pull on the upper thread to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. Make sure you (counterclockwise). The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take-up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel ...
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... weight Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Use the same size... thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Refer to sew. Use of...
... weight Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Use the same size... thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Refer to sew. Use of...
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...you (counterclockwise). If the combination of the needle on the previous page. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Lower the presser foot lever. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the...on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be sure to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is...
...you (counterclockwise). If the combination of the needle on the previous page. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Lower the presser foot lever. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the...on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be sure to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is...
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... the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it to remove the needle. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 17 a...the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. Install the twin needle in the same way. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp...
... the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it to remove the needle. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 17 a...the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. Install the twin needle in the same way. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp...
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... twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as for normally threading the machine (for a single needle). See page 13 for more details. Other needles could break and injure you. ● When using the.... a First spool b Second spool Use the thread from the second spool to thread e the machine to back. b Right needle thread passes in front of thread onto the extra spool pin. Thread the right needle from front to the thread take -up lever. The path for threading the machine to back. Sewing with a twin ...
... twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as for normally threading the machine (for a single needle). See page 13 for more details. Other needles could break and injure you. ● When using the.... a First spool b Second spool Use the thread from the second spool to thread e the machine to back. b Right needle thread passes in front of thread onto the extra spool pin. Thread the right needle from front to the thread take -up lever. The path for threading the machine to back. Sewing with a twin ...
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... 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 tension will be incorrect. a • For details, refer to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot. Use...
... 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 tension will be incorrect. a • For details, refer to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot. Use...
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... below to sew. 1 Turn on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). 21 CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. For details on the sewing machine.
... below to sew. 1 Turn on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). 21 CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. For details on the sewing machine.
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...hand, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your left side of the machine. j Pull the fabric to the starting point of thread toward you (counterclockwise). a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. a Raise the needle to its highest position by turning i ... toward you (counterclockwise). X The machine starts sewing. Press and hold down on the foot controller. SEWING BASICS Starting to lock the threads at the end of the thread and the e fabric with your foot off the foot controller. b 23 h X The machine stops sewing. a 5 cm (2 inches...
...hand, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your left side of the machine. j Pull the fabric to the starting point of thread toward you (counterclockwise). a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. a Raise the needle to its highest position by turning i ... toward you (counterclockwise). X The machine starts sewing. Press and hold down on the foot controller. SEWING BASICS Starting to lock the threads at the end of the thread and the e fabric with your foot off the foot controller. b 23 h X The machine stops sewing. a 5 cm (2 inches...
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... fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to a lower number. 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is needed. 24 Solution Increase the tension by turning ... is too loose Loops may be sure to return the screw to its original position before you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric...
... fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to a lower number. 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is needed. 24 Solution Increase the tension by turning ... is too loose Loops may be sure to return the screw to its original position before you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric...
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If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your project. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that will be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the ... the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width.
If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your project. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that will be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the ... the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width.
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... STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the zigzag stitch for sewing stretch materials. When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
... STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the zigzag stitch for sewing stretch materials. When sewing is finished, cut the thread.