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... blocked. This sewing machine is being used by the manufacturer as contained in . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is damaged, it must be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Use only accessories recommended by or near children. 2. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the...
... blocked. This sewing machine is being used by the manufacturer as contained in . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is damaged, it must be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Use only accessories recommended by or near children. 2. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the...
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...needle while sewing. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread...one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is required, first follow...
...needle while sewing. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread...one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is required, first follow...
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CONTENTS 1. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section...
CONTENTS 1. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section...
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... 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter...
... 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter...
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... YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. i Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. d Needle position button (for models equipped with guides for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread...
... YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. i Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. d Needle position button (for models equipped with guides for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread...
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...with the start/stop button) to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. When the bobbin seems ...the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Trim the excess thread ...
...with the start/stop button) to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. When the bobbin seems ...the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Trim the excess thread ...
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...in bobbin winder seat (with the sewing speed controller). a Slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k ...press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place ...
...in bobbin winder seat (with the sewing speed controller). a Slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k ...press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place ...
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...be injured. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this machine. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide ...needle to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle...
...be injured. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this machine. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide ...needle to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle...
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... bobbin case is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 If it is not inserted, reinsert the...the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that were designed to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Raise the needle to the procedure in the right direction. Slide the button and open the cover. ...
... bobbin case is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 If it is not inserted, reinsert the...the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that were designed to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Raise the needle to the procedure in the right direction. Slide the button and open the cover. ...
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... the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Be sure to raise the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details...
... the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Be sure to raise the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details...
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... -up lever from front to the needle bar thread guide. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left . Check the table on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. CAUTION ●...
... -up lever from front to the needle bar thread guide. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left . Check the table on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. CAUTION ●...
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Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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... begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. c 19 Draw up the lower c thread. Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. or a Mark b Needle position ... a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin...
... begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. c 19 Draw up the lower c thread. Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. or a Mark b Needle position ... a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin...
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... Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Size 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on...
... Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Size 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on...
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... uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine is extremely dangerous since the needle may be skipped stitches. If the combination of the or needle on the previous page. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent...
... uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine is extremely dangerous since the needle may be skipped stitches. If the combination of the or needle on the previous page. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent...
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... strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the sewing machine may fall off. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 Therefore, do...
... strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the sewing machine may fall off. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 Therefore, do...
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... spool to thread e the machine to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. c Needle bar thread guide Note Models equipped with the twin needle, refer to raise the needle before turning the fabric. Using the needle threader may be damaged. ● When changing the sewing direction...
... spool to thread e the machine to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. c Needle bar thread guide Note Models equipped with the twin needle, refer to raise the needle before turning the fabric. Using the needle threader may be damaged. ● When changing the sewing direction...
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..., possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. For details on the machine. For details on turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads.
..., possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. For details on the machine. For details on turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads.
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.... X The machine stops sewing. e Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) a Presser foot lever On models equipped with the start /stop button X The machine starts sewing. b a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the presser...needle to sew Lower the presser foot lever. j 28 a Start/stop button), if the foot controller is not connected, press once.) or a 5 cm (2 inch) While holding the end of the machine. SEWING BASICS Starting to the starting point of the stitching. Take your left or right to "Sewing...
.... X The machine stops sewing. e Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) a Presser foot lever On models equipped with the start /stop button X The machine starts sewing. b a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the presser...needle to sew Lower the presser foot lever. j 28 a Start/stop button), if the foot controller is not connected, press once.) or a 5 cm (2 inch) While holding the end of the machine. SEWING BASICS Starting to the starting point of the stitching. Take your left or right to "Sewing...
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... Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Memo ● We recommend that the needles stay up when sewing is selected. Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to "Stitch settings" (page 52). a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged...
... Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Memo ● We recommend that the needles stay up when sewing is selected. Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to "Stitch settings" (page 52). a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged...