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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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... after you have finished reading this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this ... any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may damage the machine or result in this sewing machine. Always unplug your back or knees. While the machine is spilled on the cord. When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned ...
... after you have finished reading this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this ... any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may damage the machine or result in this sewing machine. Always unplug your back or knees. While the machine is spilled on the cord. When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned ...
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... neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from all moving parts. 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... Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near a heat source,...
... neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from all moving parts. 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... Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near a heat source,...
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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 stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS...
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 stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS...
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...used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12... the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 24) This holds a second spool of thread for lubrication. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 b Spool pin (pages 12 and ...
...used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12... the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 24) This holds a second spool of thread for lubrication. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 b Spool pin (pages 12 and ...
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... the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. g Quick-set the bobbin. ... foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew" (page 29). d Needle position button (for ...
... the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. g Quick-set the bobbin. ... foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew" (page 29). d Needle position button (for ...
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...stitches)" (page 64). For details, refer to add or delete characters. Flat bed attachment The accessories are displayed here. For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for the stitch that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal ... adjust the stitch length. (For models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64). ■ Keys and indicators provided on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to open it. h Character stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch key is pressed. f Utility stitch...
...stitches)" (page 64). For details, refer to add or delete characters. Flat bed attachment The accessories are displayed here. For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for the stitch that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal ... adjust the stitch length. (For models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64). ■ Keys and indicators provided on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to open it. h Character stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch key is pressed. f Utility stitch...
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... foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-033 XC3098-031 XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model XR-9000. ● 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...XD0360-021 X59476-021 XC8349-021 130920-021 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot...
... foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-033 XC3098-031 XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model XR-9000. ● 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...XD0360-021 X59476-021 XC8349-021 130920-021 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot...
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...first. Pulling on . Electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or... power source. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to observe the following circumstances: • When...
...first. Pulling on . Electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or... power source. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to observe the following circumstances: • When...
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... take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. Slower Faster You should make sure that nothing is...Note ● When the foot controller is not in order to turn on the foot controller when the machine is plugged in the fabric when sewing is placed on the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button cannot be sure to prevent ...
... take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. Slower Faster You should make sure that nothing is...Note ● When the foot controller is not in order to turn on the foot controller when the machine is plugged in the fabric when sewing is placed on the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button cannot be sure to prevent ...
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... The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned on the sewing machine. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. 1 turned on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. The machine can be set so that it is turned off. ... to change the initial needle position to the center needle position. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on . X The machine is pressed. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection key). X The initial...
... The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned on the sewing machine. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. 1 turned on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. The machine can be set so that it is turned off. ... to change the initial needle position to the center needle position. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on . X The machine is pressed. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection key). X The initial...
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If you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of ... bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. 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 fast bobbin winding, see page 14. 1 ...
If you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of ... bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. 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 fast bobbin winding, see page 14. 1 ...
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... (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right.... Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot...
... (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right.... Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot...
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... poorly 14 Pull the thread to start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If the bobbin is to be used to fast) (for models equipped with the... start/stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps...
... poorly 14 Pull the thread to start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If the bobbin is to be used to fast) (for models equipped with the... start/stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps...
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... the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; a Cover b Slide button Lower threading Put the bobbin in so the thread comes... or bobbins of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the... If you turn the power off while threading the machine. Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the...
... the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; a Cover b Slide button Lower threading Put the bobbin in so the thread comes... or bobbins of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the... If you turn the power off while threading the machine. Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the...
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...8226; Only use bobbins that the end of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to sew, follow the procedure in the right direction. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the ...) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Put the left tab in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover.
...8226; Only use bobbins that the end of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to sew, follow the procedure in the right direction. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the ...) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Put the left tab in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover.
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... or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Otherwise, the thread could tangle... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17
... or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Otherwise, the thread could tangle... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17
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... the twin needle and wing needle. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. Feed the upper thread as shown in your left . Follow steps 1 through the... cm (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to break...
... the twin needle and wing needle. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. Feed the upper thread as shown in your left . Follow steps 1 through the... cm (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to break...
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Fully lower the needle threader lever. 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 the needle. 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 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.
Fully lower the needle threader lever. 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 the needle. 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 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.
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... removed. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing... arrow, and leave it . • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Draw up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the machine under the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. c 20
... removed. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing... arrow, and leave it . • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Draw up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the machine under the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. c 20