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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
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..., visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can...
..., visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can...
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... lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to select the stitch and specify the various settings. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for... jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the...
... lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to select the stitch and specify the various settings. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for... jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the...
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... 1.0 0.2-4.0 Yes (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc. ** ing, etc. Rfc. ** Attach overcasting foot "G" or zigzag foot "J". a Sew with the edge of the fabric c against the guide of the fabric against the d presser foot guide. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm... (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching...
... 1.0 0.2-4.0 Yes (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc. ** ing, etc. Rfc. ** Attach overcasting foot "G" or zigzag foot "J". a Sew with the edge of the fabric c against the guide of the fabric against the d presser foot guide. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm... (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching...
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...position can be adjusted. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/... Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev...
...position can be adjusted. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/... Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev...
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...Blind Hem Stitch to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch...width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the "+" side of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Sew with the fold of the hem against the guide of the stitch width adjustment key. a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Desired edge ...
...Blind Hem Stitch to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch...width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the "+" side of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Sew with the fold of the hem against the guide of the stitch width adjustment key. a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Desired edge ...
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...fabrics that have back- A 35 35 - Auto* Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Keyhole buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6.0 (15/64) 3.0-6.0 (1/8-15/64)... 1.0 (1/16) 0.5-2.0 (1/32-1/16) No No Auto* Rfc. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button). motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) ...
...fabrics that have back- A 35 35 - Auto* Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Keyhole buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6.0 (15/64) 3.0-6.0 (1/8-15/64)... 1.0 (1/16) 0.5-2.0 (1/32-1/16) No No Auto* Rfc. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button). motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) ...
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...to the right or left side of the zipper c Left pin for sewing the right side of the needle. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model ...40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch I (center) *Rev.: Reverse 1 Attaching zippers, basic 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - gathers or pintucks, etc....
...to the right or left side of the zipper c Left pin for sewing the right side of the needle. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model ...40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch I (center) *Rev.: Reverse 1 Attaching zippers, basic 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - gathers or pintucks, etc....
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... to the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand. a Select stitch . SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be that of the stretched elastic tape. ... Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No ...
... to the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand. a Select stitch . SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be that of the stretched elastic tape. ... Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No ...
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... cut design to the fabric. a 42 J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as a decoration. Select stitch . Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch J 41 41 -... (1/16-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* *Rfc.: Reinforcement Appliqués **Do not use reverse stitching. Stitch Name Pattern No. b You can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.
... cut design to the fabric. a 42 J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as a decoration. Select stitch . Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch J 41 41 -... (1/16-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* *Rfc.: Reinforcement Appliqués **Do not use reverse stitching. Stitch Name Pattern No. b You can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.
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... Automatic Reinforcement Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to sew" (page 28). Attach buttonhole foot "A". b 46 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- c • For details, refer to "Starting to ...such as pocket corners and openings. a Set the button guide plate on the presser foot scale is described below. b Start sewing. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack ...
... Automatic Reinforcement Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to sew" (page 28). Attach buttonhole foot "A". b 46 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- c • For details, refer to "Starting to ...such as pocket corners and openings. a Set the button guide plate on the presser foot scale is described below. b Start sewing. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack ...
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...both pieces 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. Decorative hemming on N 25 25 25 - thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-4.0 ... Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No loom stitching, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16...
...both pieces 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. Decorative hemming on N 25 25 25 - thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-4.0 ... Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No loom stitching, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16...
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...bend or break. This is used when making a crazy quilt. This is used with the Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. Start sewing. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the presser foot aligned with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like... be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 21). wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be sewn over the seam with the center of the needle from the front to plain weave fabrics. a Insert the wing needle.
...bend or break. This is used when making a crazy quilt. This is used with the Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. Start sewing. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the presser foot aligned with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like... be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 21). wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be sewn over the seam with the center of the needle from the front to plain weave fabrics. a Insert the wing needle.
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... ****Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the...( J ) No Rfc.** ing, etc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev. * ...
... ****Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the...( J ) No Rfc.** ing, etc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev. * ...
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... model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No... No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind hem stitching on N 25 25 25 - Rfc.* Rfc.* 53 J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing ...
... model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No... No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind hem stitching on N 25 25 25 - Rfc.* Rfc.* 53 J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing ...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 27 27 27 - Decorative hemming on N 26 26 26 24 ...weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Ye*s** No ( J ) loom stitching, etc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: AutomaticReinforcement ***Select a stitch width of the presser foot) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 27 27 27 - Decorative hemming on N 26 26 26 24 ...weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Ye*s** No ( J ) loom stitching, etc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: AutomaticReinforcement ***Select a stitch width of the presser foot) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0...
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... model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 48 47 39 - For decoration, etc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement...
... model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 48 47 39 - For decoration, etc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement...
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... For decoration, etc. 6.0 0.0-7.0 (15/64) (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc.* N 68 58 48 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 59 53 43 35 For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. N 64 - - - APPENDIX Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches...
... For decoration, etc. 6.0 0.0-7.0 (15/64) (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc.* N 68 58 48 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 59 53 43 35 For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. N 64 - - - APPENDIX Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches...