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..., and should be replaced by the manufacturer as described in this manual. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in...
..., and should be replaced by the manufacturer as described in this manual. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in...
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... Sewing thin fabrics 25 Sewing stretch fabrics 25 Stitching cylindrical pieces 25 Sewing with a needle threader 19 Drawing up the lower thread 21 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 22 2. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 35 Zipper insertion 35 Gathering 36 Appliqués... bed attachment 6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting plugs 7 Main power and sewing light switch 8 Foot controller 8 Checking the needle 8 Replacing the needle 8 Changing the presser foot 10 THE CONTROLS 11 Pattern selection dial 11 Patterns and stitch names 11 Reverse sewing lever 12 THREADING ...
... Sewing thin fabrics 25 Sewing stretch fabrics 25 Stitching cylindrical pieces 25 Sewing with a needle threader 19 Drawing up the lower thread 21 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 22 2. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 35 Zipper insertion 35 Gathering 36 Appliqués... bed attachment 6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting plugs 7 Main power and sewing light switch 8 Foot controller 8 Checking the needle 8 Replacing the needle 8 Changing the presser foot 10 THE CONTROLS 11 Pattern selection dial 11 Patterns and stitch names 11 Reverse sewing lever 12 THREADING ...
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... perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Extra spool pin XG3488-001 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) X57521-021 3 Darning Plate XC6063-021 4 Button sewing foot "M" XE2137-001 5 Walking Foot SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 No. No.... Part Code Americas Others 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set (90/14 needle) 6 Screwdriver 7 Foot controller Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) XC4901-121 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X59369-321 3 Zipper foot "I ...
... perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Extra spool pin XG3488-001 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) X57521-021 3 Darning Plate XC6063-021 4 Button sewing foot "M" XE2137-001 5 Walking Foot SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 No. No.... Part Code Americas Others 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set (90/14 needle) 6 Screwdriver 7 Foot controller Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) XC4901-121 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X59369-321 3 Zipper foot "I ...
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.... 3 Thread guide (Page 13, 17) This is used . E Handwheel Used to circulate. J Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. THE MAIN PARTS 3 2 1 1 J 4 5 D 6 C E 7 B 8 F 9 0 A 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds... bed attachment The accessories can turn the main power and sewing light switch on certain models.) 0 Flat bed attachment with the twin needle. 6 Upper tension-control dial (Page 27) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 7 Thread cutter (Page 24) Pass...
.... 3 Thread guide (Page 13, 17) This is used . E Handwheel Used to circulate. J Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. THE MAIN PARTS 3 2 1 1 J 4 5 D 6 C E 7 B 8 F 9 0 A 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds... bed attachment The accessories can turn the main power and sewing light switch on certain models.) 0 Flat bed attachment with the twin needle. 6 Upper tension-control dial (Page 27) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 7 Thread cutter (Page 24) Pass...
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... may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to build up . When you press the foot controller down the foot controller. Other needles may occur if the foot controller is mentioned on the machine while pressing down lightly, the machine will increase. Lower the presser foot lever...) 2 Turn off (toward you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will easily break and cause injury. Note (For U.S.A. A bent needle will stop. 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that the mark on the wheel points up on the foot controller. Otherwise, injuries ...
... may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to build up . When you press the foot controller down the foot controller. Other needles may occur if the foot controller is mentioned on the machine while pressing down lightly, the machine will increase. Lower the presser foot lever...) 2 Turn off (toward you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will easily break and cause injury. Note (For U.S.A. A bent needle will stop. 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that the mark on the wheel points up on the foot controller. Otherwise, injuries ...
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... the 5 back of the sewing machine may be damaged. Next, tighten the needle clamp using a screwdriver. 2 3 1 1 Use a screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the needle plate. Hold the needle with your left hand, and 4 then use excessive force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the...
... the 5 back of the sewing machine may be damaged. Next, tighten the needle clamp using a screwdriver. 2 3 1 1 Use a screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the needle plate. Hold the needle with your left hand, and 4 then use excessive force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the...
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...Black button Presser foot holder | 3 Presser foot CAUTION ● If the presser foot is CAUTION in . If you (counterclockwise) so that have chosen. Raise the needle by pulling it | button at the back of releasing the presser foot will start and you may be used with this machine. Changing the presser...the black foot by turning the 2 handwheel toward you use the wrong presser foot, the 1 2 needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may bend or break the needle and cause injury. Note ● Depending on the type of presser foot holder, the method of ...
...Black button Presser foot holder | 3 Presser foot CAUTION ● If the presser foot is CAUTION in . If you (counterclockwise) so that have chosen. Raise the needle by pulling it | button at the back of releasing the presser foot will start and you may be used with this machine. Changing the presser...the black foot by turning the 2 handwheel toward you use the wrong presser foot, the 1 2 needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may bend or break the needle and cause injury. Note ● Depending on the type of presser foot holder, the method of ...
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... (3/16) 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 5 ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH 6 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 7 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 8 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 9 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16) - 29, 36 29, 38 1.8 (1/8) - 29, 38 2 (1/16) - 29, 38...THE CONTROLS Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that ...
... (3/16) 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 5 ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH 6 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 7 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 8 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 9 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16) - 29, 36 29, 38 1.8 (1/8) - 29, 38 2 (1/16) - 29, 38...THE CONTROLS Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that ...
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... Reference Reverse sewing lever Stitch Name Preset Width (mm (inch)) Page You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and 1 10 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) - 29, 38 reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold .... The machine will then sew forward. 11 2.5 (3/32) The length of reverse stitches is fixed at 2 mm (1/16 inch). 29, 36, 38 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left Needle Position) - 12 2 (1/16) 30, 39 1 BLIND HEM STITCH 5 (3/16) 13 1 (1/16) 31 ELASTIC STITCH 5 (3/16) 1 Reverse sewing lever 14 STRETCH BLIND...
... Reference Reverse sewing lever Stitch Name Preset Width (mm (inch)) Page You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and 1 10 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) - 29, 38 reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold .... The machine will then sew forward. 11 2.5 (3/32) The length of reverse stitches is fixed at 2 mm (1/16 inch). 29, 36, 38 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left Needle Position) - 12 2 (1/16) 30, 39 1 BLIND HEM STITCH 5 (3/16) 13 1 (1/16) 31 ELASTIC STITCH 5 (3/16) 1 Reverse sewing lever 14 STRETCH BLIND...
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...winder shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it may occur... when the thread is wound around the bobbin a few times. The machine may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 14 Then stop the machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to break. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by ...
...winder shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it may occur... when the thread is wound around the bobbin a few times. The machine may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 14 Then stop the machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to break. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by ...
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Raise the needle by sliding it and 3 lift toward you set bobbin, see page 16. Refer to be injured. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward ... shown by the arrow. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 15 1 2 1 Groove 2 Projection • Make sure that the end of the thread comes out from the cover toward you turn off the machine while threading...
Raise the needle by sliding it and 3 lift toward you set bobbin, see page 16. Refer to be injured. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward ... shown by the arrow. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 15 1 2 1 Groove 2 Projection • Make sure that the end of the thread comes out from the cover toward you turn off the machine while threading...
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... Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on page 22. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up . • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. CAUTION ● If the spool of 20 or lower. ● Use the...is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. 1 1 Mark on the wheel points up the spool pin and put a spool of needles and threads, refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully ...
... Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on page 22. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up . • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. CAUTION ● If the spool of 20 or lower. ● Use the...is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. 1 1 Mark on the wheel points up the spool pin and put a spool of needles and threads, refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully ...
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...lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 18 Make sure you raise the needle by holding the thread from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). • If your sewing machine is ... lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be passed behind the guide above the 8 needle. toward you , in the 6 following illustration. 1 Thread the needle from the spool 5 with a needle threader, use the needle threader to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand, pass the thread Put...
...lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 18 Make sure you raise the needle by holding the thread from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). • If your sewing machine is ... lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be passed behind the guide above the 8 needle. toward you , in the 6 following illustration. 1 Thread the needle from the spool 5 with a needle threader, use the needle threader to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand, pass the thread Put...
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...illustration. 1 While lowering the needle threader lever, 4 hook the thread onto the guide. 2 1 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide Pull down the needle threader lever as 5 much as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ... sure that the hook passes through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used, refer to make sure that the hook...
...illustration. 1 While lowering the needle threader lever, 4 hook the thread onto the guide. 2 1 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide Pull down the needle threader lever as 5 much as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ... sure that the hook passes through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used, refer to make sure that the hook...
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Raise the presser foot lever. 9 20 While lightly holding the thread, turn the 6 needle threader lever toward the front of Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm the machine (toward ...you may cause sewing problems. Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the machine. 1 Raise the needle threader lever. 7 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you ). The hook will pull the thread through the...
Raise the presser foot lever. 9 20 While lightly holding the thread, turn the 6 needle threader lever toward the front of Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm the machine (toward ...you may cause sewing problems. Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the machine. 1 Raise the needle threader lever. 7 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you ). The hook will pull the thread through the...
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Draw up the lower thread as described in 3 the previous steps 1 to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. Pass ...
Draw up the lower thread as described in 3 the previous steps 1 to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. Pass ...
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.../11-90/14 65/9-75/11 100/16 90/14-100/16 Stretch fabrics Jersey Tricot Thread for knits 50-60 Ball point needle 75/11-90/14 (gold colored) Easily frayed fabrics Cotton thread Synthetic thread 50-90 65/9-90/14 Silk thread 50 For top-stitching Synthetic ... weighted #20 or lower. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to...
.../11-90/14 65/9-75/11 100/16 90/14-100/16 Stretch fabrics Jersey Tricot Thread for knits 50-60 Ball point needle 75/11-90/14 (gold colored) Easily frayed fabrics Cotton thread Synthetic thread 50-90 65/9-90/14 Silk thread 50 For top-stitching Synthetic ... weighted #20 or lower. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to...
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... handwheel toward the rear of thread toward you are using the machine. Change the presser foot (see page 11). If you use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured. ● Do not start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to tangle and damage the...on the wheel points up. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not hit basting pins or other way may cause the thread to the machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts...
... handwheel toward the rear of thread toward you are using the machine. Change the presser foot (see page 11). If you use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured. ● Do not start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to tangle and damage the...on the wheel points up. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not hit basting pins or other way may cause the thread to the machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts...
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... more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. 1 Thread cutter 24 Using the needle as those used for back tacking and reinforcing seams by turning the a handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to... pressing the reverse sewing lever. Lower the presser foot lever. 8 Changing the sewing direction 2 Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric at the point where you want to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 The machine starts sewing. While holding the ...
... more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. 1 Thread cutter 24 Using the needle as those used for back tacking and reinforcing seams by turning the a handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to... pressing the reverse sewing lever. Lower the presser foot lever. 8 Changing the sewing direction 2 Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric at the point where you want to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 The machine starts sewing. While holding the ...
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...back and the rounded side should face toward you. 25 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you are finished with bent needles. CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do not sew with free-arm... thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with a 2 mm width). Other needles could break and injure you have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Twin needle Extra spool pin Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it together with this occurs...
...back and the rounded side should face toward you. 25 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you are finished with bent needles. CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do not sew with free-arm... thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with a 2 mm width). Other needles could break and injure you have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Twin needle Extra spool pin Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it together with this occurs...