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... the tension of the bobbin thread and of fabric b Bobbin thread Note • If it is difficult to pull up the bobbin thread, use a ribbon embroidery needle to the wrong side of the fabric. Otherwise, use scissors to the wrong side of the fabric. b From the wrong side of fabric glue...
... the tension of the bobbin thread and of fabric b Bobbin thread Note • If it is difficult to pull up the bobbin thread, use a ribbon embroidery needle to the wrong side of the fabric. Otherwise, use scissors to the wrong side of the fabric. b From the wrong side of fabric glue...
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...use extension cords. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. Be sure to clean the case. Always consult the operation ... this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not store ...
...use extension cords. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. Be sure to clean the case. Always consult the operation ... this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not store ...
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... operations, from selecting patterns to sewing, as well as operations such as combining and editing patterns to rotate or resize them and utilizing more advanced embroidery patterns and combine patterns. In chapter 6, you would like to know more about a specific function, refer to the index (P.217) and the table of contents...
... operations, from selecting patterns to sewing, as well as operations such as combining and editing patterns to rotate or resize them and utilizing more advanced embroidery patterns and combine patterns. In chapter 6, you would like to know more about a specific function, refer to the index (P.217) and the table of contents...
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CONTENTS CONTENTS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 9 Machine 9 Needle and Presser Foot Section 10 Embroidery Unit 10 Operation Buttons 11 Included Accessories 11 Options 14 Top Stitching 74 Smocking 74 Fagoting 75 Tape or Elastic Attaching 76 Heirloom Stitching 77 ...
CONTENTS CONTENTS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 9 Machine 9 Needle and Presser Foot Section 10 Embroidery Unit 10 Operation Buttons 11 Included Accessories 11 Options 14 Top Stitching 74 Smocking 74 Fagoting 75 Tape or Elastic Attaching 76 Heirloom Stitching 77 ...
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...One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns 125 Alphabet Patterns 125 Alphabet Patterns 168 EDITING PATTERNS 170 1 Frame Patterns 126 Moving the Pattern 171 Embroidery Cards 127 Selecting Patterns from the Machine's Memory/ Rotating the Pattern 171 Changing the Size of the Pattern 172 USB Media/...Out of Thread 145 If the Thread Breaks During Sewing 146 Restarting from the Beginning 147 Automatically Resuming Embroidery When the Power Goes Off 147 Manually Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power 148 Adjusting the Thread Tension 149 Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim ...
...One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns 125 Alphabet Patterns 125 Alphabet Patterns 168 EDITING PATTERNS 170 1 Frame Patterns 126 Moving the Pattern 171 Embroidery Cards 127 Selecting Patterns from the Machine's Memory/ Rotating the Pattern 171 Changing the Size of the Pattern 172 USB Media/...Out of Thread 145 If the Thread Breaks During Sewing 146 Restarting from the Beginning 147 Automatically Resuming Embroidery When the Power Goes Off 147 Manually Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power 148 Adjusting the Thread Tension 149 Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim ...
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...m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to lower the feed dogs. h Knee lifter slot Insert the knee lifter into the embroidery card slot. l Spool cap Use the spool cap to control the speed of the flat bed attachment. l Feed dog position switch Use the ... displayed, and error messages appear in the LCD. d USB port connector for computer In order to raise or lower the needle. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the slot. NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Machine ■...
...m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to lower the feed dogs. h Knee lifter slot Insert the knee lifter into the embroidery card slot. l Spool cap Use the spool cap to control the speed of the flat bed attachment. l Feed dog position switch Use the ... displayed, and error messages appear in the LCD. d USB port connector for computer In order to raise or lower the needle. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the slot. NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Machine ■...
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... appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch. f Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to attach the embroidery unit. d Embroidery frame holder Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery frame holder to the fabric as it is correctly lowered. 10 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS...holder. e Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. b Release button (located under the embroidery unit) Press the release button to hold the needle in the sewing direction. g Needle plate cover ...
... appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch. f Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to attach the embroidery unit. d Embroidery frame holder Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery frame holder to the fabric as it is correctly lowered. 10 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS...holder. e Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. b Release button (located under the embroidery unit) Press the release button to hold the needle in the sewing direction. g Needle plate cover ...
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...at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Slide the controller to the right to the machine may occur. To open the embroidery unit carrying case, raise the lock and unlock the latch out of stitching. Press this button is pressed, the machine sews a ...the same spot, then stops automatically. Operation Buttons NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Included Accessories The accessories are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case. Press this button is ready to sew reinforcement stitches at lower speeds. This button lights up in small areas. ...
...at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Slide the controller to the right to the machine may occur. To open the embroidery unit carrying case, raise the lock and unlock the latch out of stitching. Press this button is pressed, the machine sews a ...the same spot, then stops automatically. Operation Buttons NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Included Accessories The accessories are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case. Press this button is ready to sew reinforcement stitches at lower speeds. This button lights up in small areas. ...
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...10-1/4 inches (H) × SA441/ EF81 EF81:XC9763-152 6-1/4 inches (W)) 34 Foot controller XC8028-051 35 Embroidery needle plate cover XA9939-051 36 Grid sheet set SA507 GS3:X81277-151 37 Touch pen (stylus) XA9940-...way as the bobbin case with no color on the screw*) (See page 141) 41 Embroidery bobbin thread 42 Stabilizer material XD0745-051 XC8167-451 SA-EBT SA519 EBT-CEN: X81164-001...Operation Manual XD0954-151 44 Quick Reference Guide XD0956-051 45 Hard case XC9640-151 46 Embroidery unit carrying case SA529 D6EUC:XC9862-052 * Depending on the screw. NAMES OF MACHINE ...
...10-1/4 inches (H) × SA441/ EF81 EF81:XC9763-152 6-1/4 inches (W)) 34 Foot controller XC8028-051 35 Embroidery needle plate cover XA9939-051 36 Grid sheet set SA507 GS3:X81277-151 37 Touch pen (stylus) XA9940-...way as the bobbin case with no color on the screw*) (See page 141) 41 Embroidery bobbin thread 42 Stabilizer material XD0745-051 XC8167-451 SA-EBT SA519 EBT-CEN: X81164-001...Operation Manual XD0954-151 44 Quick Reference Guide XD0956-051 45 Hard case XC9640-151 46 Embroidery unit carrying case SA529 D6EUC:XC9862-052 * Depending on the screw. NAMES OF MACHINE ...
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...-001 SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN:XC5520-001 2 Stabilizer material Water soluble stabilizer SA519 BM3:X81175-101 SA520 BM4:X81267-101 3 Seam guide SA538 SG1:XC8483-052 Embroidery frame set (small) 4 SA437/ 2 cm (H) × 6 cm (W) (1 inch (H) EF73 × 2-1/2 inches (W)) EF73:XC8479-052 5 Cord guide...listing of optional accessories available for availability of printing. • Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice. • Brother embroidery cards can be used with single hole) XC8449-051 6 Table and free motion grip SATFM 4000D TFM2:XC8645-052 7 Spool stand...
...-001 SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN:XC5520-001 2 Stabilizer material Water soluble stabilizer SA519 BM3:X81175-101 SA520 BM4:X81267-101 3 Seam guide SA538 SG1:XC8483-052 Embroidery frame set (small) 4 SA437/ 2 cm (H) × 6 cm (W) (1 inch (H) EF73 × 2-1/2 inches (W)) EF73:XC8479-052 5 Cord guide...listing of optional accessories available for availability of printing. • Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice. • Brother embroidery cards can be used with single hole) XC8449-051 6 Table and free motion grip SATFM 4000D TFM2:XC8645-052 7 Spool stand...
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.../Decorative Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns. 94 stitch key Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery. 124 Embroidery edit key Press this key to combine embroidery patterns. Page 20 Machine operation Press this key to see descriptions for upper threading,... mode key changing the presser foot, and other machine settings. Pressing this key when changing the needle or presser foot. By editing embroidery patterns, 167 g you can safely be changed. When operations are displayed, the screen for using the machine. LCD SCREEN ■...
.../Decorative Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns. 94 stitch key Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery. 124 Embroidery edit key Press this key to combine embroidery patterns. Page 20 Machine operation Press this key to see descriptions for upper threading,... mode key changing the presser foot, and other machine settings. Pressing this key when changing the needle or presser foot. By editing embroidery patterns, 167 g you can safely be changed. When operations are displayed, the screen for using the machine. LCD SCREEN ■...
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...Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to 3 for normal sewing. a d Adjust the presser foot height (select the height of embroidery patterns. b Adjust the thread tension for displaying distances and the sizes of the b presser foot when the presser foot is stopped....the zigzag width (see page 151). * Press to display the next page. c Adjust the height of the Embroidery screen (see page 69). e Select the initial screen (Embroidery/Embroidery Edit) when the embroidery unit is selected. * Press to display the next page. e Adjust the presser foot pressure between 1 (weak...
...Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to 3 for normal sewing. a d Adjust the presser foot height (select the height of embroidery patterns. b Adjust the thread tension for displaying distances and the sizes of the b presser foot when the presser foot is stopped....the zigzag width (see page 151). * Press to display the next page. c Adjust the height of the Embroidery screen (see page 69). e Select the initial screen (Embroidery/Embroidery Edit) when the embroidery unit is selected. * Press to display the next page. e Adjust the presser foot pressure between 1 (weak...
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b Turn on this machine. d Select one of embroidery stitches. The service count is a reminder to make the screen darker. d Shows the version of the LCD. * Press to make the screen lighter. * Press to ... 208). 21 c Select whether or not the opening screen appears when the machine is installed in for regular servicing. (Contact your local authorized Brother dealer or at www.brother.com for this machine. Getting Ready * Press to display the next page. Check with your authorized dealer for details.) c Shows the product identification...
b Turn on this machine. d Select one of embroidery stitches. The service count is a reminder to make the screen darker. d Shows the version of the LCD. * Press to make the screen lighter. * Press to ... 208). 21 c Select whether or not the opening screen appears when the machine is installed in for regular servicing. (Contact your local authorized Brother dealer or at www.brother.com for this machine. Getting Ready * Press to display the next page. Check with your authorized dealer for details.) c Shows the product identification...
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..." button "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button "Needle Position" button Attaching iron-on stabilizers (backing) to the fabric Inserting the fabric Attaching & removing the embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery unit Attaching embroidery foot "U" Correct stabilizer to use Cleaning the race and bobbin case Six categories are stored in this Operation Manual are displayed at the...
..." button "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button "Needle Position" button Attaching iron-on stabilizers (backing) to the fabric Inserting the fabric Attaching & removing the embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery unit Attaching embroidery foot "U" Correct stabilizer to use Cleaning the race and bobbin case Six categories are stored in this Operation Manual are displayed at the...
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... pin in bobbin b Spring on the shaft. b Align the groove in size to secure the thread spool. ■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin While sewing embroidery, the bobbin can use the supplemental spool pin to wind thread onto a bobbin. a b a b c a Supplemental spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool CAUTION • If the thread...
... pin in bobbin b Spring on the shaft. b Align the groove in size to secure the thread spool. ■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin While sewing embroidery, the bobbin can use the supplemental spool pin to wind thread onto a bobbin. a b a b c a Supplemental spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool CAUTION • If the thread...
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...The smaller the needle number, the finer the needle. CAUTION • Be sure to this table when selecting a thread and needle for embroidery. Fabric Medium weight fabric Lightweight fabric Heavyweight fabric Stretch fabric For top stitching Type Broadcloth Cotton Taffeta Synthetic mercerized Flannel, Gabardine Silk or silk ...100/16. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are not recommended for embroidery, as they may cause the needle to bend or break, and lead to keep in the table. A 75/11 needle may be ...
...The smaller the needle number, the finer the needle. CAUTION • Be sure to this table when selecting a thread and needle for embroidery. Fabric Medium weight fabric Lightweight fabric Heavyweight fabric Stretch fabric For top stitching Type Broadcloth Cotton Taffeta Synthetic mercerized Flannel, Gabardine Silk or silk ...100/16. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are not recommended for embroidery, as they may cause the needle to bend or break, and lead to keep in the table. A 75/11 needle may be ...
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... the black button on the setting screen (see page 20). Sewing Lightweight Fabric Iron the fabric with starch or place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever to break and cause injury.
... the black button on the setting screen (see page 20). Sewing Lightweight Fabric Iron the fabric with starch or place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever to break and cause injury.
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... stitches), then stops. d If the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button is already selected with some stitches, such as . c Place the fabric under the presser foot with embroidery patterns. Automatic Thread Cutting If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches...
... stitches), then stops. d If the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button is already selected with some stitches, such as . c Place the fabric under the presser foot with embroidery patterns. Automatic Thread Cutting If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches...
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... reduce puckering on the needle plate. a a Bobbin case e Use the screwdriver included with the straight stitch needle plate. b Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either are attached. You cannot change the needle position using the straight stitch needle plate, all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches...
... reduce puckering on the needle plate. a a Bobbin case e Use the screwdriver included with the straight stitch needle plate. b Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either are attached. You cannot change the needle position using the straight stitch needle plate, all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches...
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... presser foot lever, and then start sewing. * Set the stitch width to the wrong side of the presser foot, and then temporarily tie them. * Use #5 embroidery thread or lace yarn for the gimp thread. ■ Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Use the markings on the presser...
... presser foot lever, and then start sewing. * Set the stitch width to the wrong side of the presser foot, and then temporarily tie them. * Use #5 embroidery thread or lace yarn for the gimp thread. ■ Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Use the markings on the presser...