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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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...before using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Never operate the machine with this manual. 3. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not unplug by... stitching. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is being used as contained in the instruction manual. 16. Use this manual. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Do not use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, ...
...before using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Never operate the machine with this manual. 3. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not unplug by... stitching. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is being used as contained in the instruction manual. 16. Use this manual. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Do not use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, ...
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... use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can...
... use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can...
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... 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. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds...
... 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. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds...
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... to join together seams and finish them in one operation. Stitch Name Pattern No. 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 Zigzag stitch 3-point...
... to join together seams and finish them in one operation. Stitch Name Pattern No. 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 Zigzag stitch 3-point...
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... used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. b Select a stitch. 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...
... used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. b Select a stitch. 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...
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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 R ...
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 R ...
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A 35 35 - Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button). Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Auto* Rfc. A 34 34 - Keyhole buttonholes for quilting) Appliqué quilting, freeJ 40 40 - - Zigzag stitch (for thick ...
A 35 35 - Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button). Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Auto* Rfc. A 34 34 - Keyhole buttonholes for quilting) Appliqué quilting, freeJ 40 40 - - Zigzag stitch (for thick ...
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... needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. You may be injured. 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...
... needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. You may be injured. 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...
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... tape be used. Elastic attaching When elastic tape is necessary that of the a fabric. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch 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...
... tape be used. Elastic attaching When elastic tape is necessary that of the a fabric. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch 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...
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... that looks hand-sewn 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* Quilting stippling J 43 43 - - 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 - - Quilting background stitching (stippling) 7.0 (1/4) 1.0-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* *Rfc...
... that looks hand-sewn 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* Quilting stippling J 43 43 - - 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 - - Quilting background stitching (stippling) 7.0 (1/4) 1.0-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* *Rfc...
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... distance between the markings on buttonhole foot "A" to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- a Select stitch . c • For details, refer to "Starting to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". Attach...
... distance between the markings on buttonhole foot "A" to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- a Select stitch . c • For details, refer to "Starting to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". Attach...
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... weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.5 1.5-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No loom stitching, etc. Pattern No. 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) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* J 18 18 18 18...
... weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.5 1.5-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No loom stitching, etc. Pattern No. 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) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* J 18 18 18 18...
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..., refer to one side. c Turn the fabric over the seam allowance of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric 51 Attach monogramming foot "N". If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break...
..., refer to one side. c Turn the fabric over the seam allowance of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric 51 Attach monogramming foot "N". If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break...
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....** 52 gathers or pintucks, etc. - 2.5 0.2-5.0 Yes (3/32) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) Ye*s** Rev. * Attaching sleeves, sew- 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...
....** 52 gathers or pintucks, etc. - 2.5 0.2-5.0 Yes (3/32) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) Ye*s** Rev. * Attaching sleeves, sew- 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...
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... 20 20 Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* J 21 21 21 - 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...
... 20 20 Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* J 21 21 21 - 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...
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... hand-sewn 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* Zigzag stitch (for quilting) J 40 40 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 28 28 28 - Secured buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto** Rfc. Appliqué quilting...
... hand-sewn 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* Zigzag stitch (for quilting) J 40 40 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 28 28 28 - Secured buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto** Rfc. Appliqué quilting...
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...) No No Rfc. * N 53 - - - 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 55 50 - - 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) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 51 49 41 34 For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32...
...) No No Rfc. * N 53 - - - 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 55 50 - - 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) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 51 49 41 34 For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32...