Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 1
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). ENGLISH
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). ENGLISH
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 2
... free from all instructions before using and before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with any openings. 6. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 14. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is not working properly, if it to break. 12...
... free from all instructions before using and before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with any openings. 6. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 14. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is not working properly, if it to break. 12...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 4
... Darning ...30 3 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 ...
... Darning ...30 3 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 ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 5
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
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 6
...NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts 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. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection ...dial to select the number of the stitch that you want to sew in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. e Flat...
...NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts 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. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection ...dial to select the number of the stitch that you want to sew in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. e Flat...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 7
... bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in place. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching.
... bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in place. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 16
... needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60 Silk: "A" Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized 50-60 Heavyweight...
... needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60 Silk: "A" Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized 50-60 Heavyweight...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 17
... break while the machine is being operated. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be sure to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). a Flat side b Needle type... machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Lower the presser foot lever.
... break while the machine is being operated. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be sure to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). a Flat side b Needle type... machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Lower the presser foot lever.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 19
...bent needles. Other needles could break and injure you. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to raise the needle before turning the fabric. Attach the ...with the optional twin needle and two top threads. Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for twin-needle sewing are straight stitches 6 through the needle bar thread guide. a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the top of the needle bar thread guide. Put...
...bent needles. Other needles could break and injure you. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to raise the needle before turning the fabric. Attach the ...with the optional twin needle and two top threads. Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for twin-needle sewing are straight stitches 6 through the needle bar thread guide. a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the top of the needle bar thread guide. Put...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 20
... holder. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be read. Raise the needle to be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you use presser feet that the f presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the holder. Raise the presser foot lever. Replace the presser...
... holder. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be read. Raise the needle to be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you use presser feet that the f presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the holder. Raise the presser foot lever. Replace the presser...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 22
... bend. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to the needle location. CAUTION ● While the machine is ... to "Starting to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). ↓ 4 Start sewing. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting...
... bend. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to the needle location. CAUTION ● While the machine is ... to "Starting to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). ↓ 4 Start sewing. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 23
Straight stitch (Left needle position) 28 Stretch blind Stitch 28 13 Shell tuck stitch 37 14 Elastic stitch 38 22 Selecting stitching Turning the stitch selection dial in either direction, select the desired stitch. 2 Number on dial Pattern selection dial Stitch name Pattern Page 1 4-step automatic buttonhole b ac d 31 2 Zigzag stitch 3 Zigzag stitch 4 Zigzag stitch 27, 35 5 Zigzag (satin) stitch 6 -10 11 12 Straight stitch (Center needle position) 6 7 8 9 10 28, 30, 34, 37 Select the desired length.
Straight stitch (Left needle position) 28 Stretch blind Stitch 28 13 Shell tuck stitch 37 14 Elastic stitch 38 22 Selecting stitching Turning the stitch selection dial in either direction, select the desired stitch. 2 Number on dial Pattern selection dial Stitch name Pattern Page 1 4-step automatic buttonhole b ac d 31 2 Zigzag stitch 3 Zigzag stitch 4 Zigzag stitch 27, 35 5 Zigzag (satin) stitch 6 -10 11 12 Straight stitch (Center needle position) 6 7 8 9 10 28, 30, 34, 37 Select the desired length.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 24
... pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the stitching. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever.
... pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the stitching. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 25
... screw more than one full turn. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly inserted, the upper thread may appear on the surface of your stitches. The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. 1 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side...
... screw more than one full turn. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly inserted, the upper thread may appear on the surface of your stitches. The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. 1 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 26
...then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in order to obtain a finer stitch. If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your project, and check the... in the fabric). Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be used for your project. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not...
...then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in order to obtain a finer stitch. If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your project, and check the... in the fabric). Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be used for your project. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 27
... Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to remove it together with the fabric. Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. a Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of the flat bed...
... Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to remove it together with the fabric. Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. a Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of the flat bed...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 28
...stitch. UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the zigzag stitch for sewing stretch materials. Memo ● When sewing with the decorative satin stitches. Number on dial Stitch name 2 Zigzag stitch Application 3 Overcasting and Zigzag stitch...not touch the presser foot. Select the desired width. 4 Zigzag stitch 5 Overcasting and Zigzag (satin) attaching appliqués stitch with a zigzag stitch, use the zigzag stitches to sew" (page 23). They are also useful for reinforcement. ...
...stitch. UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the zigzag stitch for sewing stretch materials. Memo ● When sewing with the decorative satin stitches. Number on dial Stitch name 2 Zigzag stitch Application 3 Overcasting and Zigzag stitch...not touch the presser foot. Select the desired width. 4 Zigzag stitch 5 Overcasting and Zigzag (satin) attaching appliqués stitch with a zigzag stitch, use the zigzag stitches to sew" (page 23). They are also useful for reinforcement. ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 29
...refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). a Right side of fabric b Bottom side Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the stitching. Reverse the skirt or pants. Start sewing. Lower the needle into the fabric at the c beginning of the b hem, and press. ...a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of trousers, without the stitch showing. b • For details, refer to finish the edge Two stitches are available for basic stitching. Number on stretch fabrics. 11 Straight stitch Basic stitching, (Left needle position) sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. of a project, ...
...refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). a Right side of fabric b Bottom side Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the stitching. Reverse the skirt or pants. Start sewing. Lower the needle into the fabric at the c beginning of the b hem, and press. ...a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of trousers, without the stitch showing. b • For details, refer to finish the edge Two stitches are available for basic stitching. Number on stretch fabrics. 11 Straight stitch Basic stitching, (Left needle position) sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. of a project, ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 30
a Wrong side of fabric b Edge of fabric d Basting stitching e 5 mm (3/16 inches) Fold back the fabric inside along the basting. a Wrong side of fabric b ...of fabric, and position the e fabric with the wrong side facing up. Unfold the edge of fabric Select the stretch blind stitch (8). f Remove the flat bed attachment and make sure that you wish to sew onto the h arm, make g free-arm... 5 mm c (3/16 inches) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. UTILITY STITCHES Use a chalk to "Using a free-arm style" (page 26). Slide the part that the fabric feeds correctly, and then ...
a Wrong side of fabric b Edge of fabric d Basting stitching e 5 mm (3/16 inches) Fold back the fabric inside along the basting. a Wrong side of fabric b ...of fabric, and position the e fabric with the wrong side facing up. Unfold the edge of fabric Select the stretch blind stitch (8). f Remove the flat bed attachment and make sure that you wish to sew onto the h arm, make g free-arm... 5 mm c (3/16 inches) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. UTILITY STITCHES Use a chalk to "Using a free-arm style" (page 26). Slide the part that the fabric feeds correctly, and then ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
Page 31
...lower the presser foot lever. Number on the needle plate as the fabric. Darning Reinforce points that will be darned is e filled with parallel stitching. 30 Stop sewing when the portion to be subject to be darned under the c presser foot together with your hands, alternately drawing the ... sewing gathers or darning, etc. Place the fabric to strain. Start sewing while gently moving the fabric d with a fabric underlay for straight stitch b (6-10). aNeedle bNeedle drop point cFold of hem dWrong side of fabric Sew along the fold of the hem. Position the fabric so that...
...lower the presser foot lever. Number on the needle plate as the fabric. Darning Reinforce points that will be darned is e filled with parallel stitching. 30 Stop sewing when the portion to be subject to be darned under the c presser foot together with your hands, alternately drawing the ... sewing gathers or darning, etc. Place the fabric to strain. Start sewing while gently moving the fabric d with a fabric underlay for straight stitch b (6-10). aNeedle bNeedle drop point cFold of hem dWrong side of fabric Sew along the fold of the hem. Position the fabric so that...