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...as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that they do not deflect the needle and cause it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects.... knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and...
...as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that they do not deflect the needle and cause it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects.... knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... Precautions on storing the machine 38 Cleaning 38 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 INDEX 43 Straight stitching 23 Zigzag stitching 23 Blind hem stitching 24 Shell tuck stitching 25 Elastic stitching 25 Double action stitching 26 Decorative stitching 26 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE... Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 14 Drawing up...
... Precautions on storing the machine 38 Cleaning 38 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 INDEX 43 Straight stitching 23 Zigzag stitching 23 Blind hem stitching 24 Shell tuck stitching 25 Elastic stitching 25 Double action stitching 26 Decorative stitching 26 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE... Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 14 Drawing up...
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Part Name 5 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 6 Narrow Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 SA127 F003N: XC1945-002 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 4 Part Name 1 ...
Part Name 5 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 6 Narrow Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 SA127 F003N: XC1945-002 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 4 Part Name 1 ...
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... supply. B Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 28) C Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can be stored in either direction to stitch in the reverse direction. 0 Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. Foot Controller: Model KD-...1902 for 110/120V area Model KD-2902 for use this lever to choose the stitch you want. Flat bed attachment The accessories can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the country or region. D Foot controller...
... supply. B Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 28) C Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can be stored in either direction to stitch in the reverse direction. 0 Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. Foot Controller: Model KD-...1902 for 110/120V area Model KD-2902 for use this lever to choose the stitch you want. Flat bed attachment The accessories can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the country or region. D Foot controller...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... or the machine may be used with an oval hole in line with your left hand, and 4 then use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have to change the presser foot depending on what you change the presser foot. Turn off the machine before you want to release...
... or the machine may be used with an oval hole in line with your left hand, and 4 then use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have to change the presser foot depending on what you change the presser foot. Turn off the machine before you want to release...
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...should snap in either direction. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number ■ 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Pattern Stitch Name 1 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 2 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 3 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) 0.5 (1/32) 5... the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may be damaged. Pattern selection dial Patterns and stitch names CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning ...
...should snap in either direction. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number ■ 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Pattern Stitch Name 1 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 2 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 3 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) 0.5 (1/32) 5... the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may be damaged. Pattern selection dial Patterns and stitch names CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning ...
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... 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 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 5 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 6 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 2 (1/16) - 23, 31 2.5 (3/32) - 23, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37 4 (3/16) - 23, 31 14 STRETCH...
... 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 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 5 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 6 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 2 (1/16) - 23, 31 2.5 (3/32) - 23, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37 4 (3/16) - 23, 31 14 STRETCH...
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... Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size ... thread weighted #20 or lower. Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to skip stitches. 17 Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■...
... Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size ... thread weighted #20 or lower. Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to skip stitches. 17 Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■...
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... be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may cause the thread to select a 3 stitch (see page 8). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm...
... be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may cause the thread to select a 3 stitch (see page 8). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm...
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... sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 1 2 X The machine starts sewing. Using the needle as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Trial sewing A trial piece of the c machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. . 1 Sewing thick fabrics... foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. Raise the presser foot lever. Refer to the starting point of the stitching. CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with the needle in the ...
... sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 1 2 X The machine starts sewing. Using the needle as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Trial sewing A trial piece of the c machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. . 1 Sewing thick fabrics... foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. Raise the presser foot lever. Refer to the starting point of the stitching. CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with the needle in the ...
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...). The flat side of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. Sewing thin fabrics Note When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. Sewing with bent needles. The needle could break and damage the machine. ... in the same way as cuffs and pant legs, or hardto-reach areas. Slide the part that have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it . 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm...
...). The flat side of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. Sewing thin fabrics Note When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. Sewing with bent needles. The needle could break and damage the machine. ... in the same way as cuffs and pant legs, or hardto-reach areas. Slide the part that have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it . 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm...
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...(counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Do not use the twin needle with the Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) and the Zigzag Stitch (1.5 mm (1/16 inch) width). Thread the left needle using the twin needle, be sure to "Changing the presser foot"... the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in front of the bobbin winder shaft. Turn on the machine. 4 Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION ● After selecting a stitch, slowly turn the handwheel toward you pass it through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in the same way that...
...(counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Do not use the twin needle with the Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) and the Zigzag Stitch (1.5 mm (1/16 inch) width). Thread the left needle using the twin needle, be sure to "Changing the presser foot"... the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in front of the bobbin winder shaft. Turn on the machine. 4 Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION ● After selecting a stitch, slowly turn the handwheel toward you pass it through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in the same way that...
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... break or the machine may be too tight. Thread tension The tension of the thread will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other. ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread...
... break or the machine may be too tight. Thread tension The tension of the thread will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other. ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread...
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... produce more beautiful stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch for making decorative stitches. BUILT-IN STITCHES 3 BUILT-IN STITCHES Straight stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch 2 (Center Needle Position) 1.6 (1/16) Straight Stitch 3 (Center Needle Position) 1.8 (1/16) Straight Stitch 4 (Center Needle Position) 2 (1/16) Straight Stitch 5 (Center Needle Position...
... produce more beautiful stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch for making decorative stitches. BUILT-IN STITCHES 3 BUILT-IN STITCHES Straight stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch 2 (Center Needle Position) 1.6 (1/16) Straight Stitch 3 (Center Needle Position) 1.8 (1/16) Straight Stitch 4 (Center Needle Position) 2 (1/16) Straight Stitch 5 (Center Needle Position...
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...is 1 2 too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved. Blind hem stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stretch Blind 14 Hem Stitch 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 3 5 mm (3/16 inch...) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. 3 1 5 2 1 Wrong side of 4 fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Basting stitching 6 5 5 mm (3/16 inch) 6 Desired edge of hem Memo 1 2 ● When the size of hem 6 Basting point 6 1 2 Remove the flat bed attachment ...
...is 1 2 too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved. Blind hem stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stretch Blind 14 Hem Stitch 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 3 5 mm (3/16 inch...) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. 3 1 5 2 1 Wrong side of 4 fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Basting stitching 6 5 5 mm (3/16 inch) 6 Desired edge of hem Memo 1 2 ● When the size of hem 6 Basting point 6 1 2 Remove the flat bed attachment ...
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...correctly, and then start sewing. 1 Shell tuck stitching Stitch Name Shell Tuck Stitch Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] 12 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 1 Arm After selecting a stitch, slowly turn the b fabric right side up. 1 2 Stitch Name Elastic Stitch Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] 13 1 (1/16) ...the fold of the hem when the needle comes to sew a picot (lacelike) edge on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge. Position the fabric under the presser foot, 9 and then adjust the fabric position until...
...correctly, and then start sewing. 1 Shell tuck stitching Stitch Name Shell Tuck Stitch Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] 12 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 1 Arm After selecting a stitch, slowly turn the b fabric right side up. 1 2 Stitch Name Elastic Stitch Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] 13 1 (1/16) ...the fold of the hem when the needle comes to sew a picot (lacelike) edge on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge. Position the fabric under the presser foot, 9 and then adjust the fabric position until...
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... under the presser foot. Double action stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] ■ Sewing elastic Double Action 16 Stitch 1.2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) Pin the elastic tape to hold the two fabric edges close together. 2 3 1 Desired seamline 2 Straight Stitch 3 Double Action Stitch Decorative stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] 15 Scallop...
... under the presser foot. Double action stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] ■ Sewing elastic Double Action 16 Stitch 1.2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) Pin the elastic tape to hold the two fabric edges close together. 2 3 1 Desired seamline 2 Straight Stitch 3 Double Action Stitch Decorative stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] 15 Scallop...
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... SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS CAUTION ● Always turn off the machine before you try it up to "a". 2. Turn the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. Making a buttonhole Pattern 1 Stitch Stitch Length [mm Width [mm Foot (inch)] (inch)] 0.5 (1/32) Button5 (3/16) hole Foot "A" CAUTION ● If the presser foot is ...correct presser foot orientation.) You need to sew the front bar tack first. 3 Line the bar tack mark under the center of the stitch and then raise the needle. 27 Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the frame. 1. Stop the ...
... SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS CAUTION ● Always turn off the machine before you try it up to "a". 2. Turn the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. Making a buttonhole Pattern 1 Stitch Stitch Length [mm Width [mm Foot (inch)] (inch)] 0.5 (1/32) Button5 (3/16) hole Foot "A" CAUTION ● If the presser foot is ...correct presser foot orientation.) You need to sew the front bar tack first. 3 Line the bar tack mark under the center of the stitch and then raise the needle. 27 Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the frame. 1. Stop the ...
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...1 1. After sewing the left side is not the same, you can make the following paragraphs. Step 4 (Right side) Adjusting buttonholes If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is too tight, turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in step 1). 2. If the.... 2 We recommend that you may slip and you put your hand or finger in the following adjustments. Set the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. The seam ripper may be injured. 1 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 2 Left side 3 Buttonhole appearance If the left side is too open ...
...1 1. After sewing the left side is not the same, you can make the following paragraphs. Step 4 (Right side) Adjusting buttonholes If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is too tight, turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in step 1). 2. If the.... 2 We recommend that you may slip and you put your hand or finger in the following adjustments. Set the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. The seam ripper may be injured. 1 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 2 Left side 3 Buttonhole appearance If the left side is too open ...
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...see step 1. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the wrong side of the stitching. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the button sewing foot 3 "M"....break and you may be injured. If it with the desired width. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag 8 Stitch Zigzag 9 Stitch Zigzag 10 Stitch Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 0.7 (1/32) 1.5 (1/16) 2 (1/16) Stitch Width [mm (inch)] 1.5 (1/16) 3 (1/8) 5 (3/16) Foot Other Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate...
...see step 1. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the wrong side of the stitching. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the button sewing foot 3 "M"....break and you may be injured. If it with the desired width. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag 8 Stitch Zigzag 9 Stitch Zigzag 10 Stitch Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 0.7 (1/32) 1.5 (1/16) 2 (1/16) Stitch Width [mm (inch)] 1.5 (1/16) 3 (1/8) 5 (3/16) Foot Other Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate...