Operation Manual
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... Reverse Sewing Lever ...25 THREADING THE MACHINE 26 Winding the Bobbin ...26 Lower Threading ...28 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 30 Upper Threading ...32 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader 34 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...36 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...36 Thread Tension ...38 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS...
... Reverse Sewing Lever ...25 THREADING THE MACHINE 26 Winding the Bobbin ...26 Lower Threading ...28 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 30 Upper Threading ...32 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader 34 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...36 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...36 Thread Tension ...38 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS...
Operation Manual
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... (Australia, New Zealand) KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 1 Bobbin winder (page 26) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this in either direction to choose the stitch you want. I Foot controller jack / socket (page 15) Plug ... needle. 6 Stitch width dial (page 25) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension-control dial (page 38) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 8 Thread cutter (page 43) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. K Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (...
... (Australia, New Zealand) KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 1 Bobbin winder (page 26) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this in either direction to choose the stitch you want. I Foot controller jack / socket (page 15) Plug ... needle. 6 Stitch width dial (page 25) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension-control dial (page 38) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 8 Thread cutter (page 43) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. K Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (...
Operation Manual
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....5 mm (7/16 inch) 11,5 mm (7/16 pulg.) Actual size Tamaño real This model Este modelo Other models Otros modelos 1 2 1Pre-tension disk/ Disco pretensor 2Bobbin winder shaft / Eje de la devanadora de bobina 26 Si utiliza bobinas de otros modelos, la máquina no funcionará...; correctamente. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE / CONOZCA SU MÁQUINA DE COSER THREADING THE MACHINE / ENHEBRADO DE LA MÁQUINA Winding the Bobbin / Devanado de la bobina CAUTION/PRECAUCIÓN ● Only use bobbins (part ...
....5 mm (7/16 inch) 11,5 mm (7/16 pulg.) Actual size Tamaño real This model Este modelo Other models Otros modelos 1 2 1Pre-tension disk/ Disco pretensor 2Bobbin winder shaft / Eje de la devanadora de bobina 26 Si utiliza bobinas de otros modelos, la máquina no funcionará...; correctamente. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE / CONOZCA SU MÁQUINA DE COSER THREADING THE MACHINE / ENHEBRADO DE LA MÁQUINA Winding the Bobbin / Devanado de la bobina CAUTION/PRECAUCIÓN ● Only use bobbins (part ...
Operation Manual
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...is not appropriate for the type of stitch. Loosen the upper thread tension. Remove the tangled thread. Replace the needle. The upper thread breaks. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has Correct the upper threading. You have not inserted the needle properly. The bobbin case...appropriate for the Choose a needle that are using . come out of stitch that has been designed for this machine. The upper-thread tension is bent or blunt. Insert the needle properly. The needle breaks. You have not used the foot controller properly. Fit the needle...
...is not appropriate for the type of stitch. Loosen the upper thread tension. Remove the tangled thread. Replace the needle. The upper thread breaks. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has Correct the upper threading. You have not inserted the needle properly. The bobbin case...appropriate for the Choose a needle that are using . come out of stitch that has been designed for this machine. The upper-thread tension is bent or blunt. Insert the needle properly. The needle breaks. You have not used the foot controller properly. Fit the needle...
Operation Manual
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... machine. page 28-33 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. page 39 The needle is incorrect. The thread tension is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Replace the presser ... the fabric. - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - page 26 You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. The thread tension is wrinkled. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 28-31 You have ...
... machine. page 28-33 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. page 39 The needle is incorrect. The thread tension is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Replace the presser ... the fabric. - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - page 26 You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. The thread tension is wrinkled. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 28-31 You have ...
Operation Manual
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...of the upper thread. The stitch is damaged. The fabric does not feed. Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and needle plate or in the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The thread tension is scratched. The... bobbin case is incorrect. Remove the tangled thread. Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. You have not used...
...of the upper thread. The stitch is damaged. The fabric does not feed. Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and needle plate or in the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The thread tension is scratched. The... bobbin case is incorrect. Remove the tangled thread. Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. You have not used...
Operation Manual
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...30 36 M Main parts 10 Main power 15 Maintenance 69 Monogramming 59 N Narrow hemmer foot 65 Needle checking 16 combinations with fabric and thread 39 replacing 16 Needle threader 34 O Overedge stitching 48 P Pattern selection dial 20 Patterns 21 Presser foot changing 18 Q , Quick-...37 Stitch length dial 24 Stitch width dial 25 Stitches built-in 45 names 21 Straight stitching 41 Stretch stitching 24 T Thread cutter 43 Thread tension 38 Threading , lower 28 30 needle threader 34 twin needle 37 upper 32 Triple zigzag stretch stitching 50 Troubleshooting 72 Twin needle ,...
...30 36 M Main parts 10 Main power 15 Maintenance 69 Monogramming 59 N Narrow hemmer foot 65 Needle checking 16 combinations with fabric and thread 39 replacing 16 Needle threader 34 O Overedge stitching 48 P Pattern selection dial 20 Patterns 21 Presser foot changing 18 Q , Quick-...37 Stitch length dial 24 Stitch width dial 25 Stitches built-in 45 names 21 Straight stitching 41 Stretch stitching 24 T Thread cutter 43 Thread tension 38 Threading , lower 28 30 needle threader 34 twin needle 37 upper 32 Triple zigzag stretch stitching 50 Troubleshooting 72 Twin needle ,...
Accessory Catalog
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... Sewing Accessories 10 SA126 ABCDEFJKMN SA127 GHILOP Skirt Innov-is Project Book (See page 53 for details.) www.brother.com Continue to sew to create a flat narrow hem on sheer and very lightweight fabrics. 1. Overlock Foot For vertical bobbin machines only. Select ... consistent feeding with the wrong side facing up under the presser foot. 3. Raise the needle and the presser foot. 4. Sew along the guide. Increase upper thread tension. 2. Slowly sew 2-3 stitches, making sure the fabric is rolling around the curled part of the foot. 7. Hold the fabric from the edge and sew...
... Sewing Accessories 10 SA126 ABCDEFJKMN SA127 GHILOP Skirt Innov-is Project Book (See page 53 for details.) www.brother.com Continue to sew to create a flat narrow hem on sheer and very lightweight fabrics. 1. Overlock Foot For vertical bobbin machines only. Select ... consistent feeding with the wrong side facing up under the presser foot. 3. Raise the needle and the presser foot. 4. Sew along the guide. Increase upper thread tension. 2. Slowly sew 2-3 stitches, making sure the fabric is rolling around the curled part of the foot. 7. Hold the fabric from the edge and sew...
Accessory Catalog
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...Line up , under the presser foot. Ideal for details.) Brother Embellishment Feet Open Toe Foot 22 Pearls and Sequins Foot Metal type SA146 IP Open Toe Foot Provides better visibility in size. Increase the upper thread tension. 3. Place the fabric to be gathered, right side up...tacks: 1. Making loops or fringes: 1. Select zigzag stitch and set the stitch width to mark. 2. SA150 ABCDEFJKMN www.brother.com Decrease the upper thread tension and test various settings to the seam or pattern line and sew. Requires Low Shank Adapter for gathering fabrics. For appliqu...
...Line up , under the presser foot. Ideal for details.) Brother Embellishment Feet Open Toe Foot 22 Pearls and Sequins Foot Metal type SA146 IP Open Toe Foot Provides better visibility in size. Increase the upper thread tension. 3. Place the fabric to be gathered, right side up...tacks: 1. Making loops or fringes: 1. Select zigzag stitch and set the stitch width to mark. 2. SA150 ABCDEFJKMN www.brother.com Decrease the upper thread tension and test various settings to the seam or pattern line and sew. Requires Low Shank Adapter for gathering fabrics. For appliqu...
Accessory Catalog
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... 30-Pack: CYTPK30 Brother Countr y Yarn Embroider y Threads (30 Color Thread Pack) Attention all embroiderers, Quilters and Heirloom stitchers! Here is a wonderful set as well as decorative sewing. Dependable thread delivery through machine tensions. Handles a variety of 30 cotton-wrapped polyester embroidery thread spools 300 meters (328... color set of needle and stabilizer types. C (White only): The 1,000-meter (approx. 1,100-yds) spun thread is ideal for details.) www.brother.com SA520 Water Soluble Stabilizer 11" x 3.3 yds SA540 Light Weight Water Soluble Spun 11" x 25 yds SA541 ...
... 30-Pack: CYTPK30 Brother Countr y Yarn Embroider y Threads (30 Color Thread Pack) Attention all embroiderers, Quilters and Heirloom stitchers! Here is a wonderful set as well as decorative sewing. Dependable thread delivery through machine tensions. Handles a variety of 30 cotton-wrapped polyester embroidery thread spools 300 meters (328... color set of needle and stabilizer types. C (White only): The 1,000-meter (approx. 1,100-yds) spun thread is ideal for details.) www.brother.com SA520 Water Soluble Stabilizer 11" x 3.3 yds SA540 Light Weight Water Soluble Spun 11" x 25 yds SA541 ...
Accessory Catalog
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... 74 Piping Foot Sews piping tapes with two pieces of pearls/beads onto the tunnel and then sew. Align them . 3. www.brother.com Note: When the fabrics gather, tighten the thread tension. Taping Foot Attaches tapes and elastic to the guide on the front of fabric. Place the tape/elastic tape into the...
... 74 Piping Foot Sews piping tapes with two pieces of pearls/beads onto the tunnel and then sew. Align them . 3. www.brother.com Note: When the fabrics gather, tighten the thread tension. Taping Foot Attaches tapes and elastic to the guide on the front of fabric. Place the tape/elastic tape into the...