Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... read before sewing 18 Starting sewing 18 Trial sewing 19 Changing the sewing direction 19 Sewing thick fabrics 19 Sewing thin fabrics 20 Sewing stretch fabrics 20 Stitching cylindrical pieces 20 Sewing with a twin needle (Option 20 Thread tension 22 3. BUILT-IN STITCHES 23 4. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 27 Making a buttonhole 27 Adjusting buttonholes 28 Sewing buttons 29 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES...
... read before sewing 18 Starting sewing 18 Trial sewing 19 Changing the sewing direction 19 Sewing thick fabrics 19 Sewing thin fabrics 20 Sewing stretch fabrics 20 Stitching cylindrical pieces 20 Sewing with a twin needle (Option 20 Thread tension 22 3. BUILT-IN STITCHES 23 4. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 27 Making a buttonhole 27 Adjusting buttonholes 28 Sewing buttons 29 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... bed attachment The accessories can be stored in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 43 2 1 5 A 6 0 7 9 8 1 Bobbin winder (Page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V area The foot controller part code differs depending...
... bed attachment The accessories can be stored in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 43 2 1 5 A 6 0 7 9 8 1 Bobbin winder (Page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V area The foot controller part code differs depending...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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.... If you , in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this...
.... If you , in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...right. 12 Pass the end of the thread through the Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 hole on the shaft slides into the notch of the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to the right. Then stop the machine. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is too... short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle around the bobbin a few times. this is wound around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; on the ...
...right. 12 Pass the end of the thread through the Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 hole on the shaft slides into the notch of the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to the right. Then stop the machine. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is too... short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle around the bobbin a few times. this is wound around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; on the ...
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.... If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn off the machine while threading. Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the direction shown by sliding it may cause the thread tension to be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause...
.... If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn off the machine while threading. Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the direction shown by sliding it may cause the thread tension to be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause...
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... 5 Mark on page 16 after threading the upper thread. 1 Groove 2 Projection Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread before starting 1 sewing. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of the machine (as shown in the correct...
... 5 Mark on page 16 after threading the upper thread. 1 Groove 2 Projection Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread before starting 1 sewing. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of the machine (as shown in the correct...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... right to left as shown in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. ...• If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is lowered, the...
... right to left as shown in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. ...• If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is lowered, the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... to draw up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you (counterclockwise) by holding the thread 1 thread in your right hand. 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 16 Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand to lower and then raise...
... to draw up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you (counterclockwise) by holding the thread 1 thread in your right hand. 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 16 Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand to lower and then raise...
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...). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta 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 60-90...
...). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta 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 60-90...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... pins or other way may cause the thread to tangle and damage the needle or fabric, and you may be injured. ● Take care that the mark on the machine. 1 1 Raise the needle by hand, always turn it the other objects during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and... hands away from moving parts. ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. The needle may break and you may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward you are using the machine.
... pins or other way may cause the thread to tangle and damage the needle or fabric, and you may be injured. ● Take care that the mark on the machine. 1 1 Raise the needle by hand, always turn it the other objects during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and... hands away from moving parts. ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. The needle may break and you may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward you are using the machine.
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... on page 10 for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. SEWING BASICS While holding the end of the thread and 7 the fabric with your left side of the c machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. . 1 Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit...
... on page 10 for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. SEWING BASICS While holding the end of the thread and 7 the fabric with your left side of the c machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. . 1 Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit...
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... use the same color or two different colors of thread for this needle and two top threads. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to sew onto 2 the arm, and then sew from the top. 2 1 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of the needle... off any excess paper. Other needles could break and injure you wish to 1 release it together with the fabric. Sewing with a 2 mm width). You can sew with this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching...
... use the same color or two different colors of thread for this needle and two top threads. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to sew onto 2 the arm, and then sew from the top. 2 1 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of the needle... off any excess paper. Other needles could break and injure you wish to 1 release it together with the fabric. Sewing with a 2 mm width). You can sew with this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... Zigzag Stitch (1.5 mm (1/16 inch) width). Turn on page 8. SEWING BASICS ■ Attaching the extra spool pin Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide 21 Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 ... on changing the presser foot, refer to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend or break. ● The twin needle should thread each needle separately. CAUTION ● When using the thread from the spool on the extra spool pin, but do not pass the...
... Zigzag Stitch (1.5 mm (1/16 inch) width). Turn on page 8. SEWING BASICS ■ Attaching the extra spool pin Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide 21 Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 ... on changing the presser foot, refer to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend or break. ● The twin needle should thread each needle separately. CAUTION ● When using the thread from the spool on the extra spool pin, but do not pass the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the needle may break or the machine may be too tight. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of...refer to "Lower threading" on page 18. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be damaged. Start sewing. 6 For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting sewing" on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be ...
... the needle may break or the machine may be too tight. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of...refer to "Lower threading" on page 18. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be damaged. Start sewing. 6 For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting sewing" on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be ...
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... it hits, see step 1. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M". Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side of the stitching. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag 8 Stitch Zigzag 9 Stitch Zigzag 10 Stitch...
... it hits, see step 1. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M". Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side of the stitching. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag 8 Stitch Zigzag 9 Stitch Zigzag 10 Stitch...
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...Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Darning Plate Turn off the machine. 1 Place the darning plate on the needle plate, then turn on the machine. 4 31 Turn on the machine. Put the section you want to gather the 3 material. Sew a single row (or many rows) of the material. Either...) Straight Stitch 7 (Left Needle Position) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 2.5 (3/32) 2.5 (3/32) Loosen the tension of the upper thread so 1 that the lower thread lies on the underside of 2 straight stitches. Pull the lower threads to darn under 3 the presser foot together with fabric for reinforcement.
...Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Darning Plate Turn off the machine. 1 Place the darning plate on the needle plate, then turn on the machine. 4 31 Turn on the machine. Put the section you want to gather the 3 material. Sew a single row (or many rows) of the material. Either...) Straight Stitch 7 (Left Needle Position) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 2.5 (3/32) 2.5 (3/32) Loosen the tension of the upper thread so 1 that the lower thread lies on the underside of 2 straight stitches. Pull the lower threads to darn under 3 the presser foot together with fabric for reinforcement.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that is scratched; For a new bobbin ... a vacuum 6 cleaner to the bobbin case. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark 7 on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on machine as shown below. 1 1 2 2 • Align the ▲ and ● marks. 1 Screws • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise...
... brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that is scratched; For a new bobbin ... a vacuum 6 cleaner to the bobbin case. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark 7 on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on machine as shown below. 1 1 2 2 • Align the ▲ and ● marks. 1 Screws • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the bobbin-winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. 8 The needle is bent or blunt. Use the oval screwdriver to the machine does right. sew. You have not used the foot controller properly. You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that has ... . Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". left. 12 not work. Use the foot controller properly. 7 Fabric being sewn with the machine Thread is tangled below it right Page The main power switch is scratched. Replace the needle. 7 The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Fit the spool properly. - 15...
... the bobbin-winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. 8 The needle is bent or blunt. Use the oval screwdriver to the machine does right. sew. You have not used the foot controller properly. You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that has ... . Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". left. 12 not work. Use the foot controller properly. 7 Fabric being sewn with the machine Thread is tangled below it right Page The main power switch is scratched. Replace the needle. 7 The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Fit the spool properly. - 15...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... or breaks. If thin fabrics are appropriate for this machine. Replace the needle plate. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. The lower thread is set incorrectly. The needle is correct for this machine. You have not fitted the spool properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Use a bobbin that is incorrectly installed. Fit...
... or breaks. If thin fabrics are appropriate for this machine. Replace the needle plate. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. The lower thread is set incorrectly. The needle is correct for this machine. You have not fitted the spool properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Use a bobbin that is incorrectly installed. Fit...