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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Operation Manual
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...anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out... electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other part may injure your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. DANGER - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to carry it ...
...anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out... electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other part may injure your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. DANGER - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to carry it ...
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... needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it to break. 6 This machine is being used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations...
... needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it to break. 6 This machine is being used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations...
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...recommended by the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. Use this manual. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use plugs with the fuse cover omitted....adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in this product are subject to change without notice. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with the appliance. Never use . 8 For repair or ...
...recommended by the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. Use this manual. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use plugs with the fuse cover omitted....adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in this product are subject to change without notice. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with the appliance. Never use . 8 For repair or ...
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... and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds...
... and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds...
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... "J". b 1 • For details, refer to join together seams and finish them in one operation. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Zigzag stitch 3-point...
... "J". b 1 • For details, refer to join together seams and finish them in one operation. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Zigzag stitch 3-point...
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..., refer to "Starting to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Pressing the "+" side of the stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00...
..., refer to "Starting to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Pressing the "+" side of the stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00...
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... 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* *Rfc.: Reinforcement Reverse the skirt or pants. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch...
... 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* *Rfc.: Reinforcement Reverse the skirt or pants. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch...
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... on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto* Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . A 34 34 - motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) No Yes *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc...
... on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto* Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . A 34 34 - motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) No Yes *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc...
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... for sewing the right side of the zipper toward the d top on both sides. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual ** * Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch I (center...
... for sewing the right side of the zipper toward the d top on both sides. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual ** * Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch I (center...
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Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 ...
Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 ...
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... stitching and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Patchwork stitching, dec- Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch J 41 41 - - J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces...
... stitching and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Patchwork stitching, dec- Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch J 41 41 - - J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces...
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... inch) • A bar tack with a maximum length of the bar tack. Attach buttonhole foot "A". Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- b 50 c • For details, refer to "Starting to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". Pattern Presser Foot...
... inch) • A bar tack with a maximum length of the bar tack. Attach buttonhole foot "A". Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- b 50 c • For details, refer to "Starting to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". Pattern Presser Foot...
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Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* J 18 18 18 18 Fagoting, smocking and ...
Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* J 18 18 18 18 Fagoting, smocking and ...
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... the needle from the front to the back. Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks e down to "Upper threading" (page 16). 3 Attach zigzag foot "J". Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch Select stitch , or . b Select stitch , , , , or . a Insert the wing needle. This...
... the needle from the front to the back. Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks e down to "Upper threading" (page 16). 3 Attach zigzag foot "J". Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch Select stitch , or . b Select stitch , , , , or . a Insert the wing needle. This...
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... STITCH SETTINGS Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be damaged. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32...
... STITCH SETTINGS Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be damaged. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32...
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... decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* 4 Joining stitch Patchwork stitching, dec- Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind hem...
... decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* 4 Joining stitch Patchwork stitching, dec- Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind hem...
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...-3/16) Ye*s** No ( J ) loom stitching, etc. A 31 31 31 27 Buttonholes for quilting) J 40 40 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Auto** Rfc.
...-3/16) Ye*s** No ( J ) loom stitching, etc. A 31 31 31 27 Buttonholes for quilting) J 40 40 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Rfc.* Rfc.* Rfc.* Auto** Rfc.
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...) No No Rfc. * N 55 50 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 53 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 56 51 - -
...) No No Rfc. * N 55 50 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 53 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 56 51 - -
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 59 53 43 35 For decoration, etc. N 63 - - - For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. N 64 - - - For decoration, etc. For decoration, ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 59 53 43 35 For decoration, etc. N 63 - - - For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. N 64 - - - For decoration, etc. For decoration, ...