Brother International BM3700 Support Question
Brother International BM3700 Support Question
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Question posted by cherylkelly on March 2nd, 2014
Why Isn't The Straight Stitch Straight Using The Brother Xm 3700?
When stitching with the straight stitch the line of stitching isn't straight but slightly zigzag. The stitch selection is on straight stitch.
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Related Brother International BM3700 Manual Pages
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 2
... electrical outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these safety instructions
before attempting to use extension cords. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• While the machine is required when
sewing:
• Always pay close attention to carry it by any air openings...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 4
...42 Using the narrow hemmer foot 42 Using the blind stitch foot 44
6. BUILT-IN STITCHES 28
Straight stitching 28 Zigzag stitching 28 Blind hem stitching 28 Shell tuck stitching 30 Elastic stitching 30 Double action stitching 31 Fagoting 31 Overedge stitching 32 Feather stitching 33 Triple zigzag stretch stitching 33 Decorative stitching 33
4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4
ACCESSORIES...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 5
...Stitch Foot
8 Quilting guide
Part Code
Americas Others
SA125
F001N: XC1944-052
SA127
F003N: XC1945-052
SA134
F018N: XC1976-052
SA132
F016N: XC2215-052
4 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...easily perform most sewing tasks.
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Part Name
1
Zigzag foot "J" (on machine)
2 Buttonhole foot "A"
3 Zipper foot "I"
4 Darning Plate
5 Button sewing foot "M"
...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 6
... can be stored in the reverse direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
THE MAIN PARTS
654 3 2 1 7
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8
9
D
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A
C B
1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V area
The foot controller part code differs depending on the country or region. D Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in the foot controller...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 7
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● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is damaged, take the machine to
them. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
1
WARNING
● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to the 1 machine. Pulling on the cord. If the cord or...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 8
... you
(counterclockwise) so that nothing is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
● Only use . only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902
This foot controller can be straight and sharp for home use.
Otherwise, injuries may bend or break and cause injury.
● Never sew with product code 885-X06, 885-X08, 885-X26, 885...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 9
... foot may be used with an oval
hole in line with the slot on the wheel points up. Turn off the machine before you change the presser foot depending on what you want to be damaged. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may cause injury.
● Only use an oval screwdriver...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 10
... pattern selection dial in .
■ Presser foot installation orientation
1
2
1 Shank 2 Bar
THE CONTROLS
CAUTION
● If the presser foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in either direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. The next section shows recommended stitch...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 12
... YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Pattern
37 Stitches 27 Stitches
13
13
Stitch Name BEAD STITCH
14
14
ARROWHEAD STITCH
15
- SQUARE STITCH
19
- DECORATIVE STITCH
20
15
TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH
21
16
TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH
STITCH
22
17
ELASTIC OVERLOCK
STITCH
23
18
ELASTIC OVERLOCK
STITCH
24
19
FEATHER STITCH
25
20
COMB STITCH
26
21
DECORATIVE STITCH
27
22
FAGOTING STITCH
28...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 14
... the needle does not touch the presser foot. Reverse sewing lever
You can use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to sew with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
CAUTION
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 16
...using the quick-set bobbin, see page 16. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin.
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1 1 cm (1/2 inch)
CAUTION
● Make sure you could be injured.
Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you.
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Note
● When the sewing machine...See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 18
...page 22.
17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Note
● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.
● Never use a thread weight of the .... If the upper threading is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 21).
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5
1 Spool pin ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 20
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1 Mark on certain models. However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Put the thread behind the guide above the 8 needle.
• The thread can be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle.
Lower the presser foot lever.
2
Make sure that the mark on the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 29
... is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be used for stretch fabrics.
■ Zigzag stitch
Turn the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. 3 BUILT-IN STITCHES
Straight stitching
Straight stitches are used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches.
Memo
● When the size of fabric
28 The
Triple Stretch 20 15
Fixed...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 31
... of the hem. As you want to mend.
• Use the basting pins to sew a picot (lacelike) edge on lightweight fabric. Stitch width
Sew at a slow speed holding the fabric
a with
the straight stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge.
■ Sewing elastic Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 32
... when sewing knitted fabrics. BUILT-IN STITCHES
■ Joining fabric You can use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of fabric together and it is used for joining two pieces of fabric, such as when making patchwork. Example: Patchwork with Double Action Stitch
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2 3
1 Desired seamline 2 Straight Stitch 3 Double Action Stitch
Fagoting
Stitch Name
Fagoting Stitch
Pattern Stitch
Stitch...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 33
... the seam allowance is wider than the stitch
pattern, trim away any excess fabric after stitching.
3
Memo
● When sewing the Elastic Overlock Stitch, position the fabric so that the seamline (or arrowhead point) is finished, remove the paper 5 and the basting stitches.
Overedge stitching
Stitch Name
Elastic Shell Tuck Stitch
Pattern Stitch
Stitch
Length
Width
37 27 [mm (inch...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 39
... (inch)]
Foot
Straight Stitch
2
2-3 (1/16-1/8)
2.5 (center) (3/32)
Zipper Foot "I ".
● Always turn off the machine. 2 Attach the zipper foot "I "
CAUTION
● Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the zipper foot before replacing the presser foot. You can use the zipper foot "I
4
1 Right pin for sewing with the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 40
... plate on the needle
plate, then turn on the underside
of the material.
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
Gathering
Stitch Name Straight Stitch
Pattern 2
Stitch Length [mm (inch)]
4 (3/16)
Loosen the tension of the upper thread so 1 that the lower thread lies on the machine. Repeat this motion until the darn section 6 is filled with parallel lines of 2 straight stitches.
Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 48
...at " http://solutions.brother.com ". The ...machine. APPENDIX
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. The upper thread breaks.
You have not used the foot controller properly.
The bobbin-winder shaft is scratched. You have not used the right combination of stitch. The bobbin case is pushed to sew...
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