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... sewing 20 Changing the sewing direction 20 Sewing thick fabrics 20 Sewing thin fabrics 21 Sewing stretch fabrics 21 Stitching cylindrical pieces 21 Thread tension 21 3. Never use a fuse approved by ASTA to obtain the correct lead. APPENDIX 34 MAINTENANCE 34 Restrictions on oiling 34... 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Lower threading (for the plug supplied with a quick-set bobbin 14 Upper...
... sewing 20 Changing the sewing direction 20 Sewing thick fabrics 20 Sewing thin fabrics 21 Sewing stretch fabrics 21 Stitching cylindrical pieces 21 Thread tension 21 3. Never use a fuse approved by ASTA to obtain the correct lead. APPENDIX 34 MAINTENANCE 34 Restrictions on oiling 34... 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Lower threading (for the plug supplied with a quick-set bobbin 14 Upper...
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... Flat bed attachment The accessories can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 11, 15) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 11, 15) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 16) 5 Upper tension-control... dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 6 Thread cutter (Page 20) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 7 Quick-set bobbin (Page 14, 17) (This is only available on certain models.) 8 Flat bed attachment with accessory...
... Flat bed attachment The accessories can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 11, 15) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 11, 15) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 16) 5 Upper tension-control... dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 6 Thread cutter (Page 20) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 7 Quick-set bobbin (Page 14, 17) (This is only available on certain models.) 8 Flat bed attachment with accessory...
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..., or is in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on the thread guide. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING... MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code...
..., or is in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on the thread guide. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING... MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code...
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... 3 7-10 cm (3 - 4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin. Pass the end of the thread through the hole Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 on the bobbin from the inside of the... 0 shaft to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the bobbin. 3 1 2 1 1 1 cm...
... 3 7-10 cm (3 - 4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin. Pass the end of the thread through the hole Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 on the bobbin from the inside of the... 0 shaft to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the bobbin. 3 1 2 1 1 1 cm...
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... out from the cover toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Refer to "Drawing up the lower thread before threading the lower thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before starting sewing. Raise the needle by...details on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you accidentally step on page 17 after threading the upper thread. Remove the bobbin cover by the arrow. Put ...
... out from the cover toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Refer to "Drawing up the lower thread before threading the lower thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before starting sewing. Raise the needle by...details on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you accidentally step on page 17 after threading the upper thread. Remove the bobbin cover by the arrow. Put ...
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...sewing gathers or darts, you to cut it with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 14 While lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with the ...2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. Refer to 4 from "Lower 1 threading" on certain models. Then, pull the thread toward you can draw up the lower thread" (page 17). 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is only available on page 13. This...
...sewing gathers or darts, you to cut it with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 14 While lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with the ...2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. Refer to 4 from "Lower 1 threading" on certain models. Then, pull the thread toward you can draw up the lower thread" (page 17). 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is only available on page 13. This...
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... on the wheel points up lever 5 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle... place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on page 18. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up . • If the ...
... on the wheel points up lever 5 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle... place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on page 18. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up . • If the ...
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... as shown in the following illustration. 1 Thread the needle from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up lever. While holding the thread from the spool 5 with your right...
... as shown in the following illustration. 1 Thread the needle from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up lever. While holding the thread from the spool 5 with your right...
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... ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. Before you draw up the lower thread, put them toward you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing... direction of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 17 Pass the thread along the slit in . Pull on the upper thread to 3. Draw up the lower thread as described in 3 the previous steps 1 to draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left...
... ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. Before you draw up the lower thread, put them toward you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing... direction of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 17 Pass the thread along the slit in . Pull on the upper thread to 3. Draw up the lower thread as described in 3 the previous steps 1 to draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left...
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... Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 Size of the fabric or thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table.
... Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 Size of the fabric or thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table.
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... SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you (counterclockwise). The machine may cause the thread to the machine. Turn the pattern selection dial to select a 3 stitch (see page 8). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the... presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be injured. ● Do not start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to ...
... SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you (counterclockwise). The machine may cause the thread to the machine. Turn the pattern selection dial to select a 3 stitch (see page 8). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the... presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be injured. ● Do not start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to ...
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...counterclockwise). Take your foot off the foot controller. 0 X The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Refer to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 X The machine starts sewing. Raise the needle by pressing... 20 Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn. While holding the end of the thread and 7 the fabric with your left side of the c machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. . 1 Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit ...
...counterclockwise). Take your foot off the foot controller. 0 X The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Refer to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 X The machine starts sewing. Raise the needle by pressing... 20 Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn. While holding the end of the thread and 7 the fabric with your left side of the c machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. . 1 Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit ...
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...the arm, and then sew from the top. 1 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is important as cuffs and pant legs, or hardto-reach areas...fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is possible. 21 You may not feed correctly. Thread tension The tension of the thread will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. SEWING BASICS Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching...
...the arm, and then sew from the top. 1 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is important as cuffs and pant legs, or hardto-reach areas...fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is possible. 21 You may not feed correctly. Thread tension The tension of the thread will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. SEWING BASICS Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching...
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... ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface...
... ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface...
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... pattern selecting dial to the right position of Zigzag Stitches. (This acts as a reinforcement stitch.) ■ Zigzag (Satin) Stitch You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. BUILT-IN STITCHES 3 BUILT-IN STITCHES Straight stitching Straight stitches are used for top stitching and...
... pattern selecting dial to the right position of Zigzag Stitches. (This acts as a reinforcement stitch.) ■ Zigzag (Satin) Stitch You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. BUILT-IN STITCHES 3 BUILT-IN STITCHES Straight stitching Straight stitches are used for top stitching and...
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... fabrics. ■ Mending Place the reinforcement fabric under the presser foot. These stitches are used for joining two pieces of the tear, sew using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Following the line of fabric, 3 such as shown. Double action stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch...
... fabrics. ■ Mending Place the reinforcement fabric under the presser foot. These stitches are used for joining two pieces of the tear, sew using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Following the line of fabric, 3 such as shown. Double action stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch...
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...3 (1/8) Zigzag (Satin) 5 Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Loosen the tension of the upper thread so 1 that the lower thread lies on the underside of the 2 design with a zigzag stitch. 30 Carefully sew around the edge of the material. If the needle hits...cut design to gather the 3 material. You can create an appliqué by cutting a different piece of 2 straight stitches. 5 Pull the lower threads to the fabric. 1 Sew a single row (or many rows) of fabric into a shape and applying it as a decoration. CAUTION ● ...
...3 (1/8) Zigzag (Satin) 5 Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Loosen the tension of the upper thread so 1 that the lower thread lies on the underside of the 2 design with a zigzag stitch. 30 Carefully sew around the edge of the material. If the needle hits...cut design to gather the 3 material. You can create an appliqué by cutting a different piece of 2 straight stitches. 5 Pull the lower threads to the fabric. 1 Sew a single row (or many rows) of fabric into a shape and applying it as a decoration. CAUTION ● ...
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... dial to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the 8 stitching to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION...foot and the 6 fabric and make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the stitching. The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the button...
... dial to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the 8 stitching to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION...foot and the 6 fabric and make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the stitching. The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the button...
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... tighten 8 the screws. 1 1 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that the indicated points...
... tighten 8 the screws. 1 1 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that the indicated points...
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...it right Page The main power switch is turned off. Replace the needle plate. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (For example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. for this machine. 11 You have not ...used the foot controller properly. the type of Choose a thread and needle that has been designed designed for this machine. Use the...
...it right Page The main power switch is turned off. Replace the needle plate. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (For example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. for this machine. 11 You have not ...used the foot controller properly. the type of Choose a thread and needle that has been designed designed for this machine. Use the...