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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX 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 VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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... nearest authorized dealer or service center for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this sewing machine. WARNING - While the machine is stored or in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine ...otherwise you may damage the machine or result in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. When lifting the sewing machine, be accessed for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Return the machine to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in...
... nearest authorized dealer or service center for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this sewing machine. WARNING - While the machine is stored or in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine ...otherwise you may damage the machine or result in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. When lifting the sewing machine, be accessed for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Return the machine to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in...
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... not store objects on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any air openings blocked. 4 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate... a stove or iron; Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used or where oxygen is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts ...
... not store objects on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any air openings blocked. 4 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate... a stove or iron; Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used or where oxygen is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts ...
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... ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Turning on the machine ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller 10 Changing the needle stop ...SEWING BASICS 27 SEWING ...27 General sewing procedure ...27 Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing...
... ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Turning on the machine ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller 10 Changing the needle stop ...SEWING BASICS 27 SEWING ...27 General sewing procedure ...27 Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing...
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...stitches 41 OVERCASTING STITCHES 42 BASIC STITCHING ...43 Basic stitching ...43 BLIND HEM STITCHING 44 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 46 Button sewing ...49 ZIPPER INSERTION ...51 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 52 Stretch stitching ...52 Elastic attaching ...52 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK ... ...61 Shell tuck stitching ...62 Joining ...62 Heirloom stitching ...63 SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches 64 Selecting characters ...64 Checking characters ...66 Deleting characters ...66 Sewing the character stitches ...67 ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character ...
...stitches 41 OVERCASTING STITCHES 42 BASIC STITCHING ...43 Basic stitching ...43 BLIND HEM STITCHING 44 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 46 Button sewing ...49 ZIPPER INSERTION ...51 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 52 Stretch stitching ...52 Elastic attaching ...52 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK ... ...61 Shell tuck stitching ...62 Joining ...62 Heirloom stitching ...63 SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches 64 Selecting characters ...64 Checking characters ...66 Deleting characters ...66 Sewing the character stitches ...67 ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character ...
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...socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This holds the spool of the upper thread. Not for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 34) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector...lever (page 18) g Thread cutter (page 30) Pass the threads through the thread cutter 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 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use...
...socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This holds the spool of the upper thread. Not for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 34) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector...lever (page 18) g Thread cutter (page 30) Pass the threads through the thread cutter 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 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use...
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... lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to set bobbin (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 30). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button (for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can... bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew in the fabric. i Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as...
... lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to set bobbin (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 30). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button (for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can... bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew in the fabric. i Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as...
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... fall out, and be lost or damaged. 7 If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with the character stitch key) Press this key to use. For details, refer to open it. f Utility stitch indicator... with character stitches)" (page 64). ■ Keys and indicators provided on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot to sew utility stitches. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for models equipped with the character stitch key...
... fall out, and be lost or damaged. 7 If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with the character stitch key) Press this key to use. For details, refer to open it. f Utility stitch indicator... with character stitches)" (page 64). ■ Keys and indicators provided on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot to sew utility stitches. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for models equipped with the character stitch key...
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... 131096-121 XD0360-021 X59476-021 XC8349-021 130920-021 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000, SQ9050, XR9500PRW. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10... Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to carry out most sewing tasks.
... 131096-121 XD0360-021 X59476-021 XC8349-021 130920-021 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000, SQ9050, XR9500PRW. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10... Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to carry out most sewing tasks.
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... in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power first. To reduce the risk of time. If the... switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to heat. These things may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other ). X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is being operated, turn off the main power and remove the plug in to install the proper outlet. only...
... in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power first. To reduce the risk of time. If the... switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to heat. These things may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other ). X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is being operated, turn off the main power and remove the plug in to install the proper outlet. only...
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...used to start /stop position to the lowered position. 10 Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of ...foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a faster speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or a right...
...used to start /stop position to the lowered position. 10 Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of ...foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a faster speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or a right...
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..."+" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left needle position. X The initial needle position changes to the left and turn on the sewing machine. The machine can be set so that it is changed so that the beep each time a key is turned off. ● Perform ...the same operation to change the initial needle position to the center needle position. a Turn off the sewing machine. automatically selected when it will not beep. 11 Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is pressed....
..."+" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left needle position. X The initial needle position changes to the left and turn on the sewing machine. The machine can be set so that it is changed so that the beep each time a key is turned off. ● Perform ...the same operation to change the initial needle position to the center needle position. a Turn off the sewing machine. automatically selected when it will not beep. 11 Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is pressed....
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...with this pin. If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of thread on this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Pass the ... the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the ...
...with this pin. If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of thread on this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Pass the ... the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the ...
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.... ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 13 this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Memo ● When the.... ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press...
.... ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 13 this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Memo ● When the.... ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press...
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...fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). CAUTION ● Not ...winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may become tangled in , the start . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass ...
...fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). CAUTION ● Not ...winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may become tangled in , the start . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass ...
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...to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin...9679; The needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser ...
...to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin...9679; The needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser ...
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...in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Slide the button and open the cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause ... by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). CAUTION ● Make sure you start to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter ...
...in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Slide the button and open the cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause ... by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). CAUTION ● Make sure you start to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter ...
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... the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the...
... the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the...
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... from front to the needle bar thread guide. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. If you are using those types of threads or needles... the needle bar thread f guide above the needle. Note ● If the thread take -up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to break...
... from front to the needle bar thread guide. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. If you are using those types of threads or needles... the needle bar thread f guide above the needle. Note ● If the thread take -up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to break...
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The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of thread through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. Fully lower the needle threader lever.
The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of thread through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. Fully lower the needle threader lever.