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How Do You Put The Needle And Thread Hold Back In The Brothers Sewing Machine

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... as described in . Do not unplug by or near children. 2. This sewing machine is being used as a toy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using it and before you change the light bulb. Use this machine only for household use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Use only accessories...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... and Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch Width Dial ...14 Reverse Sewing Lever ...14 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the Bobbin ...15 Lower Threading ...16 Upper Threading ...18 Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with a needle threader 19 Quick Thread-Setting System FAST...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

...) C Needle threader (page 19) This is only available on and off. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you (counterclockwise) to the power supply. I Foot controller (page 7) You can use for the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (page 15 and 18) Holds the spool of thread...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by 4 loosening the needle clamp with a screwdriver and pulling the needle down. 1 Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be damaged. To check if the needle is not in the needle until it touches the needle stopper. If you may be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you want to sew...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... the selected pattern to a stretch stitch. SS 1 10 2 2 3 1 ■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is not fed. The position needed for best results. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to adjust the stitch length for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used. CAUTION ●...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

... or thread are used or the pattern does not have the correct shape, turn the stitch length dial out of the allowable range. . When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the dial represent the stitch width. The machine will not be fed. 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... been designed for this sewing machine. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin and 5 continue winding the thread onto the bobbin by hand, until the spring slides into the slit. 1 Spring 2 Slit 2 1 While holding the end of thread on the spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Note ● The needle bar does not...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

... the 4 tension discs. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. CAUTION ● If the spool of the thread 5 take-up lever While holding the thread, pull it toward you and into the eyelet. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 1 Spool pin...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

... lever toward the back of the machine (away from front to "O". Make sure that the hook passes through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread. • Hold the thread in front of the holder for the needle-threading hook before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may be wrapped around...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... the 3 slit, pull it on page 24 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward you are using these types of threads or needles, thread the needle by hand. 20 2 1 1 Shuttle cover 2 Slit Slide the thread down to "O". The hook will pull the...

Users Manual - English - Page 22

... have been made for making decorative stitches. You can sew with bent needles. CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have caught the 3 lower thread in a loop. Put the second spool of thread for this machine (part code: X57521-001). The upper thread should face toward you. ■ Attaching the Extra Spool Pin Put the extra vertical spool...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

...needle thread passes through thread guide 2 Left needle thread passes in the same way that you threaded the right needle using the thread from front to adjust it when you pass it through the thread guide above the needle before starting your stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Threading the Left Needle 2 Thread...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

...; For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS Fabric Type Mediumweight fabrics Lightweight fabrics Heavyweight fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn, Batiste Georgette Challis, Satin Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton Synthetic...

Users Manual - English - Page 32

... PUSH While gently holding the upper thread, start sewing. 3 *Set the stitch width to the front of the buttonhole are sewn in 7 the order shown. 3 2 4 1 Stop the machine when buttonhole stitching is 8 finished. ■ Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric, the buttonhole stitching is sewn over a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the back...

Users Manual - English - Page 34

... on the needle plate. 3 (On a machine equipped with the right side, adjust the buttonhole fine adjustment screw as described below. If the left side is too fine, turn the buttonhole fine adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in the + direction. 1 Stitch length dial 2 Buttonhole fine adjustment screw 3 Left side 4 In this case Sewing Buttons Stitch Stitch Stitch Name...

Users Manual - English - Page 36

...needle hits the zipper, the needle may be positioned on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with parallel lines of the zipper, release 6 the foot by setting the drop feed lever to the up position.) Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight 1 Stitch. Sew...tension of the upper thread so that 2 the lower thread lies on the underside of straight 3 stitches. Repeat this motion until...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

...; Preparing for embroidering) on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with a drop feed lever, lower the feed dogs by setting the drop feed lever to secure it as a decoration. You may also be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Appliqués Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Zigzag Stitch -2 Any (1/64-1/16) You can...

Users Manual - English - Page 39

... the 1 outlet. Note ● Use only a bulb of oil at a fast speed for a 3 short time without thread installed. Replace the sewing light bulb. 4 1 2 3 1 Bulb 2 Loosen 3 Tighten Operate the machine at each point indicated by the arrows. Remove the needle plate and the face plate, 2 and then put 2 to wipe any excess oil off the...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

... 39 No Needle is not correctly installed. Lower thread is incorrect. Thread tension is tangled. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the operation that you are performing, to the bottom of the needle plate. UPPER THREAD BREAKS LOWER THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN...

Users Manual - English - Page 44

... 36 N Needle Replacement 7 Needle Threader 19 O Oiling 38 Overedge Stitching 29 P Pattern Length 11 Pattern Selection Dial 10 Pattern Width 11 Performance Checklist 40 Presser foot lever 4 Presser Foot Replacement 8 Principal Parts 4 Q Quick Thread-setting System 20 R Rampart Stitch 11 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Repacking the Machine 42 Reverse Sewing Lever 14...