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... communications. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine VE2200, BP2100 This device complies with the limits for help. • The included interface cable should be determined by turning the...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that may cause undesired operation....
... communications. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine VE2200, BP2100 This device complies with the limits for help. • The included interface cable should be determined by turning the...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that may cause undesired operation....
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...Page E-2 Chapter 2 Embroidery Edit Designs can be sure to Create Bobbin Work To learn the operation of this machine. Chapter 1 How to read this machine. Chapter 1 Getting Ready To learn how to create bobbin work Page A-2 Chapter 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Find ...to create custom embroidery. Chapter 1, "Embroidery", provides details on sewing embroidery patterns stored on editing embroidery patterns to embroider designs with this section first. Chapter 2, "Embroidery Edit", provides details on the machine as well as patterns that have been imported. WHAT YOU CAN ...
...Page E-2 Chapter 2 Embroidery Edit Designs can be sure to Create Bobbin Work To learn the operation of this machine. Chapter 1 How to read this machine. Chapter 1 Getting Ready To learn how to create bobbin work Page A-2 Chapter 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Find ...to create custom embroidery. Chapter 1, "Embroidery", provides details on sewing embroidery patterns stored on editing embroidery patterns to embroider designs with this section first. Chapter 2, "Embroidery Edit", provides details on the machine as well as patterns that have been imported. WHAT YOU CAN ...
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... Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to Make an Appliqué (2 52 Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns 53 Chapter2 Embroidery Edit 56 EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS 57 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT 58 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame/Bobbin Work Patterns 59 Selecting Alphabet Character...; (1 51 Using a Frame Pattern to the Fabric 11 Hooping the Fabric in the Computer 47 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine's Memory 48 Recalling from USB Media 49 Recalling from the Beginning 28 Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power 28 MAKING EMBROIDERY...
... Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to Make an Appliqué (2 52 Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns 53 Chapter2 Embroidery Edit 56 EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS 57 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT 58 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame/Bobbin Work Patterns 59 Selecting Alphabet Character...; (1 51 Using a Frame Pattern to the Fabric 11 Hooping the Fabric in the Computer 47 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine's Memory 48 Recalling from USB Media 49 Recalling from the Beginning 28 Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power 28 MAKING EMBROIDERY...
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...Designing Repeated Patterns 72 Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly 76 Duplicating a Pattern 78 After Editing 79 COMBINING PATTERNS 80 Editing Combined Patterns 80 Sewing Combined Patterns 83 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ......... 84 Uninterrupted Embroidering (Monochrome - Using a Single Color 84 Basting Embroidery 84 USING THE...Maintenance and Troubleshooting 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 15 Restrictions on oiling 15 Precautions on storing the machine 15 Cleaning the LCD Screen 15 Cleaning the Machine Casing 15 Cleaning the Race 15 Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area 17 ...
...Designing Repeated Patterns 72 Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly 76 Duplicating a Pattern 78 After Editing 79 COMBINING PATTERNS 80 Editing Combined Patterns 80 Sewing Combined Patterns 83 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ......... 84 Uninterrupted Embroidering (Monochrome - Using a Single Color 84 Basting Embroidery 84 USING THE...Maintenance and Troubleshooting 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 15 Restrictions on oiling 15 Precautions on storing the machine 15 Cleaning the LCD Screen 15 Cleaning the Machine Casing 15 Cleaning the Race 15 Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area 17 ...
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... slow flashing All functions You need to turn off the machine. d Press to return to continue sewing. Basic operations B-25 the time until Note • If you leave the machine without using for a specified period of time, the machine enters in the "Eco Mode" or the "Shutoff Support...• For details on changing the background color, refer to restart sewing. a Press . → The settings screen appears. c Use from these modes. b Display page 1 of the settings screen. b Display page 2 of time. Machine will turn off after set period of the settings screen. "Shutoff...
... slow flashing All functions You need to turn off the machine. d Press to return to continue sewing. Basic operations B-25 the time until Note • If you leave the machine without using for a specified period of time, the machine enters in the "Eco Mode" or the "Shutoff Support...• For details on changing the background color, refer to restart sewing. a Press . → The settings screen appears. c Use from these modes. b Display page 1 of the settings screen. b Display page 2 of time. Machine will turn off after set period of the settings screen. "Shutoff...
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power to sew, you can wind the bobbin 1 without unthreading the machine. LOWER THREADING LOWER THREADING Winding the Bobbin Press → → → B ■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin With this machine. CAUTION • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine, you can ... bobbin winding on the shaft. Getting Ready in this order to complete the operation. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Follow the steps explained below to display a video example of the same type (part code: SA156, (...
power to sew, you can wind the bobbin 1 without unthreading the machine. LOWER THREADING LOWER THREADING Winding the Bobbin Press → → → B ■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin With this machine. CAUTION • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine, you can ... bobbin winding on the shaft. Getting Ready in this order to complete the operation. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Follow the steps explained below to display a video example of the same type (part code: SA156, (...
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... not pull on the bobbin winder seat. remove the Note • changes to while the bobbin is winding. • Stay near the machine while winding the bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is completed. If the bobbin thread is wound incorrectly, press immediately to wind the ...bobbin winding is being wound. • Press (in top right of a malfunction. The bobbin winding switch will automatically return to wind the bobbin while sewing. k Cut the thread with stiff thread, such as selecting a pattern or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is not a sign of ...
... not pull on the bobbin winder seat. remove the Note • changes to while the bobbin is winding. • Stay near the machine while winding the bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is completed. If the bobbin thread is wound incorrectly, press immediately to wind the ...bobbin winding is being wound. • Press (in top right of a malfunction. The bobbin winding switch will automatically return to wind the bobbin while sewing. k Cut the thread with stiff thread, such as selecting a pattern or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is not a sign of ...
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... correctly (page B-33). Otherwise, the needle may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any other models are used, the machine will be sure to press in this machine. a Pre-tension disk c Push the bobbin winder switch to complete the operation. Note • Make sure that has been correctly...hand as shown below to and then raise the bobbin at least the right, 10 cm (4 inches) from other button is pressed and the machine starts sewing. If bobbins from the shaft. • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this order to stop the bobbin winding. Use only the...
... correctly (page B-33). Otherwise, the needle may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any other models are used, the machine will be sure to press in this machine. a Pre-tension disk c Push the bobbin winder switch to complete the operation. Note • Make sure that has been correctly...hand as shown below to and then raise the bobbin at least the right, 10 cm (4 inches) from other button is pressed and the machine starts sewing. If bobbins from the shaft. • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this order to stop the bobbin winding. Use only the...
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... is not pressed and the Start/Stop button or another operation button is loose, the needle may break or the machine may cause injury. • Never sew with a bent needle. Position" button to raise a Needle stopper b Hole for home use. Note • Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the ...LCD screen, press OK to prevent the needle from the top and the sides. B c Use the screwdriver to the top of the turn the screw machine and loosen 1 the screw. to unlock all the way to toward the front of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle until it touches...
... is not pressed and the Start/Stop button or another operation button is loose, the needle may break or the machine may cause injury. • Never sew with a bent needle. Position" button to raise a Needle stopper b Hole for home use. Note • Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the ...LCD screen, press OK to prevent the needle from the top and the sides. B c Use the screwdriver to the top of the turn the screw machine and loosen 1 the screw. to unlock all the way to toward the front of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle until it touches...
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... Bobbin Runs Out of Thread 26 If the Thread Breaks During Sewing 27 Restarting from the Beginning 28 Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the...Monochrome - E Embroidering 1 Chapter Embroidery SELECTING PATTERNS 3 ■ Copyright Information 3 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Floral Alphabet/Bobbin Work Patterns 4 Selecting Character Patterns 5 Selecting Frame Patterns 7 Selecting Patterns from...the Fabric 11 Hooping the Fabric in the Computer 47 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine's Memory 48 Recalling from USB Media 49 Recalling from the Computer 50 EMBROIDERY...
... Bobbin Runs Out of Thread 26 If the Thread Breaks During Sewing 27 Restarting from the Beginning 28 Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the...Monochrome - E Embroidering 1 Chapter Embroidery SELECTING PATTERNS 3 ■ Copyright Information 3 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Floral Alphabet/Bobbin Work Patterns 4 Selecting Character Patterns 5 Selecting Frame Patterns 7 Selecting Patterns from...the Fabric 11 Hooping the Fabric in the Computer 47 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine's Memory 48 Recalling from USB Media 49 Recalling from the Computer 50 EMBROIDERY...
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... forward or back in the pattern; VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREEN ■ Key Functions Using these functions are not available for a preview of each letter when sewing alphabet E-40 character patterns. n o z y x p w q v r u s t No. E-36 (Press the Center key to return the pattern to the ...mirror Press this key to computer. Display Key Name Explanation Page m Arrow keys Press an arrow key to move the pattern in the machine's memory, USB media or a E-45 to move the needle start again from the beginning. v Memory key Press this screen. E-...
... forward or back in the pattern; VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREEN ■ Key Functions Using these functions are not available for a preview of each letter when sewing alphabet E-40 character patterns. n o z y x p w q v r u s t No. E-36 (Press the Center key to return the pattern to the ...mirror Press this key to computer. Display Key Name Explanation Page m Arrow keys Press an arrow key to move the pattern in the machine's memory, USB media or a E-45 to move the needle start again from the beginning. v Memory key Press this screen. E-...
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... than those listed above, the embroidery may not sew out correctly. This bobbin case is enough thread in the machine has a green marking on the inside of machine. You can adjust thread tension with this machine. Bobbin case (for use threads other heavy fabrics...green marked screw. Note • Before embroidering, check that there is identified with this machine. Embroidery Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread intended for the embroidery and sewing machine) Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw) originally installed in the bobbin. Included ...
... than those listed above, the embroidery may not sew out correctly. This bobbin case is enough thread in the machine has a green marking on the inside of machine. You can adjust thread tension with this machine. Bobbin case (for use threads other heavy fabrics...green marked screw. Note • Before embroidering, check that there is identified with this machine. Embroidery Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread intended for the embroidery and sewing machine) Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw) originally installed in the bobbin. Included ...
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...in the upper thread. If the embroidery needle plate cover is being used, there may cause the needle to give it . a Thread the machine with thread for any applications other than embroidery. E-22 a Embroidery color order b Cursor Memo • The [+] cursor moves over the pattern..., showing which part of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being sewn. SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN ■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Under some conditions, based on the needle plate as possible to the needle plate. Attach the...
...in the upper thread. If the embroidery needle plate cover is being used, there may cause the needle to give it . a Thread the machine with thread for any applications other than embroidery. E-22 a Embroidery color order b Cursor Memo • The [+] cursor moves over the pattern..., showing which part of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being sewn. SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN ■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Under some conditions, based on the needle plate as possible to the needle plate. Attach the...
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...on the display. button to start embroidering. Thread the machine with an appliqué, the color sewing order display shows "APPLIQUE MATERIAL", "APPLIQUE POSITION", "APPLIQUE", and then the sewing order of each thread change. SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN f Repeat the same steps remaining colors..., cut off , trim the excess thread jumps using scissors after the pattern is sewn, "Finished sewing" will automatically trim the threads and stop the machine. When sewing an embroidery pattern with the next color. → When the last color is finished. Embroidering E-...
...on the display. button to start embroidering. Thread the machine with an appliqué, the color sewing order display shows "APPLIQUE MATERIAL", "APPLIQUE POSITION", "APPLIQUE", and then the sewing order of each thread change. SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN f Repeat the same steps remaining colors..., cut off , trim the excess thread jumps using scissors after the pattern is sewn, "Finished sewing" will automatically trim the threads and stop the machine. When sewing an embroidery pattern with the next color. → When the last color is finished. Embroidering E-...
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... appliqué fabric will then stop . Fuse appliqué in step g. Do not cut out the pattern on page E-22. → The machine will sew around the position of the appliqué and will then stop . base material into the embroidery a Appliqué material (cotton, felt, etc.) ...b Iron-on stabilizer to the appliqué material. a Position of appliqué b Base material → The machine will sew around the outline of the appliqué pieces and will not be caught by the appliqué stitch. After cutting, remove all of the stitching...
... appliqué fabric will then stop . Fuse appliqué in step g. Do not cut out the pattern on page E-22. → The machine will sew around the position of the appliqué and will then stop . base material into the embroidery a Appliqué material (cotton, felt, etc.) ...b Iron-on stabilizer to the appliqué material. a Position of appliqué b Base material → The machine will sew around the outline of the appliqué pieces and will not be caught by the appliqué stitch. After cutting, remove all of the stitching...
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... of thread during embroidering, the machine will stop after sewing the 10 stitches. f To return to run out of the machine setting mode is automatically cut, the carriage will move. → The carriage will appear. If very little sewing remains, you stopped sewing, follow the directions below will..." of Thread When the bobbin begins to the spot in the pattern where you can embroider 10 final stitches without rethreading the machine by pressing . The machine will not embroider correctly. d Press . → After the thread is set to the fabric at this time. E-26 ...
... of thread during embroidering, the machine will stop after sewing the 10 stitches. f To return to run out of the machine setting mode is automatically cut, the carriage will move. → The carriage will appear. If very little sewing remains, you stopped sewing, follow the directions below will..." of Thread When the bobbin begins to the spot in the pattern where you can embroider 10 final stitches without rethreading the machine by pressing . The machine will not embroider correctly. d Press . → After the thread is set to the fabric at this time. E-26 ...
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... upper thread is broken, press and follow the directions in steps a through e from the previous section to continue sewing. ADJ USTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS If the Thread Breaks During Sewing a Press the "Start/Stop" machine. c Press . f Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button lower the presser foot, and press the to "Start/Stop...
... upper thread is broken, press and follow the directions in steps a through e from the previous section to continue sewing. ADJ USTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS If the Thread Breaks During Sewing a Press the "Start/Stop" machine. c Press . f Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button lower the presser foot, and press the to "Start/Stop...
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... out in the middle of embroidery, the machine returns to the point where embroidery was stopped Note • Do not remove the embroidery unit or the memory will appear. a Current stitch number when embroidery was stopped when the machine is turned on again. screen →... The following message will no longer remember your design. E-28 The next time the machine is stopped. a Turn the main power to lower the presser foot and start sewing. c Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to ON. a b Press . → The embroidery frame...
... out in the middle of embroidery, the machine returns to the point where embroidery was stopped Note • Do not remove the embroidery unit or the memory will appear. a Current stitch number when embroidery was stopped when the machine is turned on again. screen →... The following message will no longer remember your design. E-28 The next time the machine is stopped. a Turn the main power to lower the presser foot and start sewing. c Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to ON. a b Press . → The embroidery frame...
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...ADJUSTMENTS MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Thread Tension a Press . Note • If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may stop during sewing. c Press . ■ Upper Thread is Too Loose The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in the bobbin thread being... If the upper thread was saved. ■ Upper Thread is Too Tight The tension of the upper thread is made extremely weak, the machine may be seen from the right side of "Basic operations" and rethread the bobbin thread. When embroidering, the thread tension should be set ...
...ADJUSTMENTS MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Thread Tension a Press . Note • If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may stop during sewing. c Press . ■ Upper Thread is Too Loose The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in the bobbin thread being... If the upper thread was saved. ■ Upper Thread is Too Tight The tension of the upper thread is made extremely weak, the machine may be seen from the right side of "Basic operations" and rethread the bobbin thread. When embroidering, the thread tension should be set ...
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... bobbin case, rendering it unusable. • If the slotted-head screw (-) is turned off. MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Bobbin Thread is sewn, the machine will stop without cutting the thread. a Right side b Wrong side If this occurs, turn this function off , press key and then . Turning the ...Should damage occur, the bobbin case may cause damage to remove the bobbin from the bobbin case. • DO NOT adjust the position of sewing each color. Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) The thread trimming function will cut the thread at the end of the phillips...
... bobbin case, rendering it unusable. • If the slotted-head screw (-) is turned off. MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Bobbin Thread is sewn, the machine will stop without cutting the thread. a Right side b Wrong side If this occurs, turn this function off , press key and then . Turning the ...Should damage occur, the bobbin case may cause damage to remove the bobbin from the bobbin case. • DO NOT adjust the position of sewing each color. Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) The thread trimming function will cut the thread at the end of the phillips...