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...Replacing the presser foot 23 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 24 Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS 25 Sewing 25 Stitch types 25 Basic sewing 25 Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches 27 Combining Stitch Patterns 27 Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching 28 Automatically cutting the thread 28 Setting the stitch width/stitch length/"L/R Shift 29 Adjusting the thread tension 29 Useful Sewing Tips 30 Sewing Tips 30 Sewing an even seam allowance 31 Sewing Various Fabrics 32 Chapter 3 VARIOUS STITCHES 35 Stitch Chart 35 Utility stitches 38 Overcasting Stitches 38 Blind...
...Replacing the presser foot 23 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 24 Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS 25 Sewing 25 Stitch types 25 Basic sewing 25 Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches 27 Combining Stitch Patterns 27 Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching 28 Automatically cutting the thread 28 Setting the stitch width/stitch length/"L/R Shift 29 Adjusting the thread tension 29 Useful Sewing Tips 30 Sewing Tips 30 Sewing an even seam allowance 31 Sewing Various Fabrics 32 Chapter 3 VARIOUS STITCHES 35 Stitch Chart 35 Utility stitches 38 Overcasting Stitches 38 Blind...
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... stitch. 7 Presser foot holder (page 24) 8 Presser foot holder screw (page 24) 9 Buttonhole lever (page 42) 5 G Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to circulate. Do not insert oil into this hole. 6 Bobbin winder (page 13) 7 LCD (liquid crystal display) (page 10) 8 Operation panel (page 6) 9 Operation buttons and sewing speed controller (page 6) g c f d e 1 Needle bar thread guide (page 18) 2 Needle plate (page 31) 3 Needle plate cover (page 16) 4 Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 16, 78) 5 Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. 6 Presser foot...
... stitch. 7 Presser foot holder (page 24) 8 Presser foot holder screw (page 24) 9 Buttonhole lever (page 42) 5 G Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to circulate. Do not insert oil into this hole. 6 Bobbin winder (page 13) 7 LCD (liquid crystal display) (page 10) 8 Operation panel (page 6) 9 Operation buttons and sewing speed controller (page 6) g c f d e 1 Needle bar thread guide (page 18) 2 Needle plate (page 31) 3 Needle plate cover (page 16) 4 Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 16, 78) 5 Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. 6 Presser foot...
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... bobbin threads. 5 Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed. The sewing speed cannot be adjusted while sewing decorative stitches or embroidering. This key locks all key and button functions to prevent operation of the keys varies according to the user. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. 4 Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after sewing is sewing. Touch the keys displayed on using an electrostatic touch pen, make sure that are displayed. The response of the machine...
... bobbin threads. 5 Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed. The sewing speed cannot be adjusted while sewing decorative stitches or embroidering. This key locks all key and button functions to prevent operation of the keys varies according to the user. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. 4 Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after sewing is sewing. Touch the keys displayed on using an electrostatic touch pen, make sure that are displayed. The response of the machine...
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... part codes of your machine, refer to open the accessory compartment. 1 GETTING READY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Spool cap (small) Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool) 29. only) Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on machine) Monogramming foot "N" 7. 8. Twin needle *2 16. Extra spool pin 26. J N G I " 10. Blind stitch foot "R" 11. Button fitting foot "M" 12. Screwdriver 24. Foot controller 32. Bobbin (on the machine model you purchased. Embroidery frame set *1 15. Buttonhole foot "A" 13. Names of Machine Parts...
... part codes of your machine, refer to open the accessory compartment. 1 GETTING READY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Spool cap (small) Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool) 29. only) Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on machine) Monogramming foot "N" 7. 8. Twin needle *2 16. Extra spool pin 26. J N G I " 10. Blind stitch foot "R" 11. Button fitting foot "M" 12. Screwdriver 24. Foot controller 32. Bobbin (on the machine model you purchased. Embroidery frame set *1 15. Buttonhole foot "A" 13. Names of Machine Parts...
Operation Manual
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... the wrong presser foot is indicated in USB flash drive (page 55) Check which presser foot is used for your hands away from utility stitches, including straight line stitching, overcasting, buttonhole and basic decorative stitches. 2 Decorative stitches 3 Decorative satin stitches 4 Satin stitches 5 Cross stitch stitches 6 Stitch patterns stored in the machine's memory (page 55) 7 Stitch patterns stored in the upper-left f corner of fabric. (page 21) If necessary, replace the needle. (page 22) Wind thread onto a bobbin, and then install it...
... the wrong presser foot is indicated in USB flash drive (page 55) Check which presser foot is used for your hands away from utility stitches, including straight line stitching, overcasting, buttonhole and basic decorative stitches. 2 Decorative stitches 3 Decorative satin stitches 4 Satin stitches 5 Cross stitch stitches 6 Stitch patterns stored in the machine's memory (page 55) 7 Stitch patterns stored in the upper-left f corner of fabric. (page 21) If necessary, replace the needle. (page 22) Wind thread onto a bobbin, and then install it...
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... "Start/Stop" button to the up position automatically. If necessary, adjust the thread n tension. (page 29) ■ Using the foot controller You can also use this controller to stop sewing. Memo • When the foot controller is being used when embroidering. c 26 Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine. • Do not press (Thread cutter button) when there is plugged in, remove your left side of the machine. Lower the presser foot lever...
... "Start/Stop" button to the up position automatically. If necessary, adjust the thread n tension. (page 29) ■ Using the foot controller You can also use this controller to stop sewing. Memo • When the foot controller is being used when embroidering. c 26 Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine. • Do not press (Thread cutter button) when there is plugged in, remove your left side of the machine. Lower the presser foot lever...
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... be used . ■ Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should be changed. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may need to save specific settings for each stitch. to return to the utility If you wish to change any of fabric 3 Upper thread 2 4 Bobbin thread 3 4 29 Increasing the width moves the needle to its default. Continuing to the machine instead of the former settings. • If the straight stitch or triple stretch stitch...
... be used . ■ Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should be changed. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may need to save specific settings for each stitch. to return to the utility If you wish to change any of fabric 3 Upper thread 2 4 Bobbin thread 3 4 29 Increasing the width moves the needle to its default. Continuing to the machine instead of the former settings. • If the straight stitch or triple stretch stitch...
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... fabric 3 Upper thread 2 4 Bobbin thread 3 5 The bobbin thread is visible 4 from the wrong side of the fabric. In this case, refer to set the correct thread tension. Turn the thread tension dial clockwise to lower the needle. If the needle remains up when the machine stops sewing, press (Needle position button) to tighten the upper thread tension. Loosen the thread tension. If the correct thread tension cannot be too loose. a Leave the needle lowered (in order to use a stabilizer material. ■ Changing the sewing direction When the stitching...
... fabric 3 Upper thread 2 4 Bobbin thread 3 5 The bobbin thread is visible 4 from the wrong side of the fabric. In this case, refer to set the correct thread tension. Turn the thread tension dial clockwise to lower the needle. If the needle remains up when the machine stops sewing, press (Needle position button) to tighten the upper thread tension. Loosen the thread tension. If the correct thread tension cannot be too loose. a Leave the needle lowered (in order to use a stabilizer material. ■ Changing the sewing direction When the stitching...
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... a speed between slow and medium. • When using the walking foot, test sew on a scrap piece of leather or vinyl that is to be used in project to the flat bed attachment, sew with the needle size for sewing. For details, refer to the presser foot, such as leather or vinyl fabrics, replace the presser foot with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. ■ Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics When sewing fabrics that may stick to "Fabric/Thread/Needle...
... a speed between slow and medium. • When using the walking foot, test sew on a scrap piece of leather or vinyl that is to be used in project to the flat bed attachment, sew with the needle size for sewing. For details, refer to the presser foot, such as leather or vinyl fabrics, replace the presser foot with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. ■ Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics When sewing fabrics that may stick to "Fabric/Thread/Needle...
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... LCD. • When any other stitch is selected, pressing (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) will sew reverse stitches. Stitch (Presser No. Straight stitch (Middle) 1-03* General sewing, gather, (J) pintuck, etc. If the basting threads fall out of the fabric, pull up the bobbin thread before sewing, and then pull the upper thread and bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the back of the stitching while arranging the fabric. Do not sew reverse stitches with the walking foot. * Twin needle can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Manual...
... LCD. • When any other stitch is selected, pressing (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) will sew reverse stitches. Stitch (Presser No. Straight stitch (Middle) 1-03* General sewing, gather, (J) pintuck, etc. If the basting threads fall out of the fabric, pull up the bobbin thread before sewing, and then pull the upper thread and bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the back of the stitching while arranging the fabric. Do not sew reverse stitches with the walking foot. * Twin needle can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Manual...
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... the needle may bend or break. b With the right sides of the fabric facing each other , sew reverse stitches after sewing reinforcement stitches. • Do not press (Thread cutter button). a Align the seam with the bobbin thread. I ". Zipper Insertion ■ Inserting a centered zipper Stitching is sewn on the outside. 2 4 3 1 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Zipper basting 3 Outside basting 4 5 cm (2 inches) Attach the presser foot holder to the zipper opening. Sew straight stitches up when you are finished attaching the button, slide the j feed dog position switch...
... the needle may bend or break. b With the right sides of the fabric facing each other , sew reverse stitches after sewing reinforcement stitches. • Do not press (Thread cutter button). a Align the seam with the bobbin thread. I ". Zipper Insertion ■ Inserting a centered zipper Stitching is sewn on the outside. 2 4 3 1 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Zipper basting 3 Outside basting 4 5 cm (2 inches) Attach the presser foot holder to the zipper opening. Sew straight stitches up when you are finished attaching the button, slide the j feed dog position switch...
Operation Manual
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... straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Quilts can only be used in project. Note • Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or attach the walking foot only after threading the needle using the needle threader. • When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. • The walking foot can easily be quilted. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the c needle clamp screw. 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw a b … For a seam allowance on a scrap piece of fabric that you wish to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder...
... straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Quilts can only be used in project. Note • Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or attach the walking foot only after threading the needle using the needle threader. • When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. • The walking foot can easily be quilted. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the c needle clamp screw. 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw a b … For a seam allowance on a scrap piece of fabric that you wish to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder...
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... hole at the a rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder. … Walking foot … Presser foot holder Slide the feed dog position switch, located at a consistent speed. Adjust the stem of the presser foot, and f then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. Place one hand on each side of the quilting guide so that the guide b aligns with an uneven thickness. * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. … Free motion open toe quilting foot "O"* or quilting foot...
... hole at the a rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder. … Walking foot … Presser foot holder Slide the feed dog position switch, located at a consistent speed. Adjust the stem of the presser foot, and f then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. Place one hand on each side of the quilting guide so that the guide b aligns with an uneven thickness. * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. … Free motion open toe quilting foot "O"* or quilting foot...
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.... Remove the needle plate cover. Remove the bobbin case. Troubleshooting The upper threading is entangled on the presser foot, remove the entangled thread, and then raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot. Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed If the fabric is the same as that used , the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly, causing wrinkles in the machine and cannot be removed, the thread may be used . a Turn off the machine. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. h If threads...
.... Remove the needle plate cover. Remove the bobbin case. Troubleshooting The upper threading is entangled on the presser foot, remove the entangled thread, and then raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot. Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed If the fabric is the same as that used , the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly, causing wrinkles in the machine and cannot be removed, the thread may be used . a Turn off the machine. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. h If threads...
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... settings. • For details on changing the settings, refer to "Installing the bobbin" on page 16 and "Replacing the presser foot" on page 29. Otherwise, the needle may break, or sewing performance may suffer. • Refer to "Setting the stitch width" on page 29 and "Setting the stitch length" on page 23. g • For details on threading the machine, refer to check that the needle bar and feed dogs operate correctly. Otherwise, the cutter...
... settings. • For details on changing the settings, refer to "Installing the bobbin" on page 16 and "Replacing the presser foot" on page 29. Otherwise, the needle may break, or sewing performance may suffer. • Refer to "Setting the stitch width" on page 29 and "Setting the stitch length" on page 23. g • For details on threading the machine, refer to check that the needle bar and feed dogs operate correctly. Otherwise, the cutter...
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... the bobbin 13 winding thread guide correctly. Spool of symptoms Check the following possible problems before requesting service. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the power cord is set for the user. 6, 13 The sewing light does not come on . 9 The plug of the needle. The thread is being used . 23 Upper thread tension is too tight. 29 Fabric is not lowered. 26 "Start/Stop" button was pressed while the machine is "*", contact your authorized Brother...
... the bobbin 13 winding thread guide correctly. Spool of symptoms Check the following possible problems before requesting service. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the power cord is set for the user. 6, 13 The sewing light does not come on . 9 The plug of the needle. The thread is being used . 23 Upper thread tension is too tight. 29 Fabric is not lowered. 26 "Start/Stop" button was pressed while the machine is "*", contact your authorized Brother...
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... sewing thick fabric 32 or thick seams. Stitch length is too short. 29 Stabilizer is not attached to the right ( ). 5, 47 84 There are scratches around the opening in the presser foot. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is being used . Bobbin is set incorrectly. 16 Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. 13 A scratched bobbin is 13 not used . Feed dogs are scratches around the opening in the * presser foot. Bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. 16, 79 Bobbin thread breaks. Spool of thread is set...
... sewing thick fabric 32 or thick seams. Stitch length is too short. 29 Stabilizer is not attached to the right ( ). 5, 47 84 There are scratches around the opening in the presser foot. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is being used . Bobbin is set incorrectly. 16 Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. 13 A scratched bobbin is 13 not used . Feed dogs are scratches around the opening in the * presser foot. Bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. 16, 79 Bobbin thread breaks. Spool of thread is set...
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... feed mechanism is irregular. Stitch pattern is damaged. * The needle contacts the needle plate. Wrong presser foot was used . 35 Stitch pattern adjustment settings were set in the opposite direction. Troubleshooting Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Skipped stitches Machine is threaded incorrectly. 13, 17 Using improper needle or thread for this machine is 13 not used . 23 Thin or stretch fabrics are needle holes or friction scratches in the bobbin case. 77, 79, 80 ■ After sewing Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Thread tension is...
... feed mechanism is irregular. Stitch pattern is damaged. * The needle contacts the needle plate. Wrong presser foot was used . 35 Stitch pattern adjustment settings were set in the opposite direction. Troubleshooting Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Skipped stitches Machine is threaded incorrectly. 13, 17 Using improper needle or thread for this machine is 13 not used . 23 Thin or stretch fabrics are needle holes or friction scratches in the bobbin case. 77, 79, 80 ■ After sewing Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Thread tension is...
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... speed control lever is set to control the 26 zigzag stitch width, the "Start/Stop" button does not operate. thread tangled? This message appears when you try to recall or save a pattern while no USB flash drive is loaded. Troubleshooting Error messages Cause/solution Preventive maintenance is recommended. 16 Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Brother dealer or nearest Brother authorized service...
... speed control lever is set to control the 26 zigzag stitch width, the "Start/Stop" button does not operate. thread tangled? This message appears when you try to recall or save a pattern while no USB flash drive is loaded. Troubleshooting Error messages Cause/solution Preventive maintenance is recommended. 16 Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Brother dealer or nearest Brother authorized service...
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... Needle threader 19 O , Operation beep 12 89 Optional accessories 8 Overcasting stitches 38 P Patchwork 45 Piecing 46 Power supply 9 Presser foot 10, 23, 26, 35 Presser foot holder 5 Pulling up bobbin thread 20 Q Quilting 46 Quilting guide 47 R Race 78 , Reinforcement stitch 27 28 , Retrieving 55 75 , Reverse stitch 27 28 , Rotate 71 73 S , Satin stitch 11 25 , Saving 55 75 Scallop stitching 51 Sewing speed controller 6 Shell tuck stitch 52 Size 71 Smocking 51 , Speed 15 26 Split embroidery patterns...
... Needle threader 19 O , Operation beep 12 89 Optional accessories 8 Overcasting stitches 38 P Patchwork 45 Piecing 46 Power supply 9 Presser foot 10, 23, 26, 35 Presser foot holder 5 Pulling up bobbin thread 20 Q Quilting 46 Quilting guide 47 R Race 78 , Reinforcement stitch 27 28 , Retrieving 55 75 , Reverse stitch 27 28 , Rotate 71 73 S , Satin stitch 11 25 , Saving 55 75 Scallop stitching 51 Sewing speed controller 6 Shell tuck stitch 52 Size 71 Smocking 51 , Speed 15 26 Split embroidery patterns...
