Users Manual - English
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... service life: • When storing this sewing machine was supplied in should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use as a stove or iron; For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Never allow children to play with the bag due to clean...
... service life: • When storing this sewing machine was supplied in should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use as a stove or iron; For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Never allow children to play with the bag due to clean...
Users Manual - English
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... Memo z All specifications are subject to change without notice. ■ Bobbin clip Use the bobbin clip to prevent the end of the thread wound onto the bobbin from loosening. z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for your machine. 9 No. Part Name 18 Spool cap (small) 19 Extra spool pin 20 Spool net 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 21 Foot controller 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper 9 Bobbin (4) Bobbin clip (3) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Cleaning brush 13...
... Memo z All specifications are subject to change without notice. ■ Bobbin clip Use the bobbin clip to prevent the end of the thread wound onto the bobbin from loosening. z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for your machine. 9 No. Part Name 18 Spool cap (small) 19 Extra spool pin 20 Spool net 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 21 Foot controller 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper 9 Bobbin (4) Bobbin clip (3) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Cleaning brush 13...
Users Manual - English
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... Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to operate the machine. m Thread tension dial (page 59, 145) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the machine parts. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use...
... Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to operate the machine. m Thread tension dial (page 59, 145) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the machine parts. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use...
Users Manual - English
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... cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to clean the bobbin case...
... cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to clean the bobbin case...
Users Manual - English
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... the foot controller is plugged in the opposite direction. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in , (Start/stop button) cannot be used to the machine may occur. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing is sewing. For details, refer to "Starting to adjust the sewing speed. 12 The button changes color according to raise the needle before threading the needle. Be sure to the machine's operation mode...
... the foot controller is plugged in the opposite direction. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in , (Start/stop button) cannot be used to the machine may occur. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing is sewing. For details, refer to "Starting to adjust the sewing speed. 12 The button changes color according to raise the needle before threading the needle. Be sure to the machine's operation mode...
Users Manual - English
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.... Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press (Back key) to return to the item 1 selection screen. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on b the display panel. c a b cd After you return to be referred on the sewing machine. Press the item to the previous page. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 a X The LCD comes on each topic...
.... Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press (Back key) to return to the item 1 selection screen. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on b the display panel. c a b cd After you return to be referred on the sewing machine. Press the item to the previous page. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 a X The LCD comes on each topic...
Users Manual - English
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...Stitches are selected using LCD operations. Select a stitch. Determine the stitch to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70). c X The straight stitch (left needle position) is used , and get the a matching presser foot ready. • Refer to be used appears on setting the automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching etc., refer to "Setting the Stitch" (page 57). CAUTION z Use the presser foot appropriate for automatic e reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length, etc. • For details on adjusting the stitch width, stitch length and thread tension, refer to "Useful...
...Stitches are selected using LCD operations. Select a stitch. Determine the stitch to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70). c X The straight stitch (left needle position) is used , and get the a matching presser foot ready. • Refer to be used appears on setting the automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching etc., refer to "Setting the Stitch" (page 57). CAUTION z Use the presser foot appropriate for automatic e reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length, etc. • For details on adjusting the stitch width, stitch length and thread tension, refer to "Useful...
Users Manual - English
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a a a Sewing speed controller X The speed set using the foot controller. When the end of the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to "Cutting the thread" (page 55). 52 a Note z When connecting the foot controller, be started . Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the foot controller. releasing the pressure on the foot controller. X The machine starts sewing. X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered (in order to...
a a a Sewing speed controller X The speed set using the foot controller. When the end of the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to "Cutting the thread" (page 55). 52 a Note z When connecting the foot controller, be started . Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the foot controller. releasing the pressure on the foot controller. X The machine starts sewing. X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered (in order to...
Users Manual - English
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... save settings, refer to "Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controller" (page 58). For details, refer to "Saving stitch settings" (page 64). Setting the Stitch 57 Setting the Stitch This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length for some stitches cannot be changed , when the machine is turned off or a different stitch is selected before the stitch setting is connected, the sewing speed controller can be used to "Changing the needle position" (page...
... save settings, refer to "Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controller" (page 58). For details, refer to "Saving stitch settings" (page 64). Setting the Stitch 57 Setting the Stitch This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length for some stitches cannot be changed , when the machine is turned off or a different stitch is selected before the stitch setting is connected, the sewing speed controller can be used to "Changing the needle position" (page...
Users Manual - English
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... on buttonhole foot • Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. c • For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to 25 mm (1inch) on the scale. 1 Position the fabric...
... on buttonhole foot • Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. c • For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to 25 mm (1inch) on the scale. 1 Position the fabric...
Users Manual - English
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...-thread cutting. UTILITY STITCHES Button sewing Buttons can be attached. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 88 Buttons with two or with the sewing machine. d • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Note z Since the end of the sewing machine, and then sew them in place. Measure the distance between the holes in the button. a a Drop feed lever...
...-thread cutting. UTILITY STITCHES Button sewing Buttons can be attached. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 88 Buttons with two or with the sewing machine. d • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Note z Since the end of the sewing machine, and then sew them in place. Measure the distance between the holes in the button. a a Drop feed lever...
Users Manual - English
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... stretch the fabric taut, and f then move the fabric at the beginning and end of sewing. Remove the presser foot and the presser foot a holder. • Refer to the left hand. Use both hands to bend or break. When free-motion quilting, use the optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" (SA187, F061 (XE1097-001)). Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine) X The feed dogs are sewn at a consistent pace in length. a Pin b Needle clamp screw c Presser bar Note z Make...
... stretch the fabric taut, and f then move the fabric at the beginning and end of sewing. Remove the presser foot and the presser foot a holder. • Refer to the left hand. Use both hands to bend or break. When free-motion quilting, use the optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" (SA187, F061 (XE1097-001)). Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine) X The feed dogs are sewn at a consistent pace in length. a Pin b Needle clamp screw c Presser bar Note z Make...
Users Manual - English
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... sewing machine does not operate. Replace the needle. Loosen the upper thread tension. Lightly guide the fabric. Correctly install the spool. The area around the hole in the Replace the presser foot. Replace the bobbin case. Correctly install the needle. The presser foot that is scratched, or has a burr on it . The needle breaks. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of stitch appropriate for this machine is not used is not Attach the presser foot that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions...
... sewing machine does not operate. Replace the needle. Loosen the upper thread tension. Lightly guide the fabric. Correctly install the spool. The area around the hole in the Replace the presser foot. Replace the bobbin case. Correctly install the needle. The presser foot that is scratched, or has a burr on it . The needle breaks. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of stitch appropriate for this machine is not used is not Attach the presser foot that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions...
Users Manual - English
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...-pitched noise is incorrectly installed. Replace the bobbin case. Press the needle position button. Slide the drop feed lever to the correct position. Press the needle position button. page 163 Troubleshooting 157 Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and needle plate or in the bobbin case, clean the race. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. - Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of stitch that that you wish to sew. The needle has not been...
...-pitched noise is incorrectly installed. Replace the bobbin case. Press the needle position button. Slide the drop feed lever to the correct position. Press the needle position button. page 163 Troubleshooting 157 Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and needle plate or in the bobbin case, clean the race. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. - Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of stitch that that you wish to sew. The needle has not been...
Users Manual - English
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...pin 9, 36 bobbin winding 22 bobbin-winding thread guide 10, 24 eyelet punch 9, 86, 108 eyelet stitching 108 button sewing 88 buttonhole lever 11 F buttonhole sewing 84 buttonhole stitching 83 fabric positioning 50 buzzer 163 fagoting 110 fagoting stitch 109 C care 152 feed dogs 11 flat bed attachment 10 foot controller 9, 52 changing sewing direction 65 foot controller jack 11 checking needle 40 frame pattern selection 137 cleaning bobbin case 152 fraying, preventing 74 cleaning brush 9 free-arm sewing 46 cleaning machine surface 152 free-motion...
...pin 9, 36 bobbin winding 22 bobbin-winding thread guide 10, 24 eyelet punch 9, 86, 108 eyelet stitching 108 button sewing 88 buttonhole lever 11 F buttonhole sewing 84 buttonhole stitching 83 fabric positioning 50 buzzer 163 fagoting 110 fagoting stitch 109 C care 152 feed dogs 11 flat bed attachment 10 foot controller 9, 52 changing sewing direction 65 foot controller jack 11 checking needle 40 frame pattern selection 137 cleaning bobbin case 152 fraying, preventing 74 cleaning brush 9 free-arm sewing 46 cleaning machine surface 152 free-motion...
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... 114 help key 13 hook-and-loop fastener 66 I installing bobbin 27 J joining 114 joining stitch 97, 109 L layout adjustment 143 LCD 18, 133 LCD button 134 LCD messages 159 LCD operation 18 M machine surface cleaning 152 main power switch 11 maintenance 152 manual needle threading 36 memory key 13 mirroring stitches 63 N needle bar thread guide 11 needle condition 40 needle plate 11 needle plate cover 11 needle plate marking 67 needle position button 12 needle position, changing 79 needle replacement 41 needle set 9 needle threader lever 10 needle threading 31 needles...
... 114 help key 13 hook-and-loop fastener 66 I installing bobbin 27 J joining 114 joining stitch 97, 109 L layout adjustment 143 LCD 18, 133 LCD button 134 LCD messages 159 LCD operation 18 M machine surface cleaning 152 main power switch 11 maintenance 152 manual needle threading 36 memory key 13 mirroring stitches 63 N needle bar thread guide 11 needle condition 40 needle plate 11 needle plate cover 11 needle plate marking 67 needle position button 12 needle position, changing 79 needle replacement 41 needle set 9 needle threader lever 10 needle threading 31 needles...
Accessory Catalog
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...-is Project Book (See pages 16 and 17 for most consistent results. Move fabric about 1" (2.5 cm) past the needle to get started. The intervals of tucks can be adjusted. 1. Sew slowly for details.) Brother Embellishment Feet Pin Tuck Foot 24 Ruffler Foot Pin Tuck Foot This presser foot has 7 grooves and produces perfect pin tucks and corded pin tucks using a twin needle on the lower portion of stitch length, tuck setting and depth setting. 2. A specially designed bobbin cover is...
...-is Project Book (See pages 16 and 17 for most consistent results. Move fabric about 1" (2.5 cm) past the needle to get started. The intervals of tucks can be adjusted. 1. Sew slowly for details.) Brother Embellishment Feet Pin Tuck Foot 24 Ruffler Foot Pin Tuck Foot This presser foot has 7 grooves and produces perfect pin tucks and corded pin tucks using a twin needle on the lower portion of stitch length, tuck setting and depth setting. 2. A specially designed bobbin cover is...
Accessory Catalog
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... machine. 2. Lower the feed dogs. 3. Guide the fabric with the open front when greater visibility is finished, sew about four locking stitches. 8. Sew. Quilting Foot For darning, quilting, or free-motion. Begin to sew moving the fabric at the same pace as zigzag stitch. 5. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread to hold fabric in length. Set the fabric under the presser foot. 6. Use the walking foot with the closed front for straight stitch. 3. Walking Foot/Open Toe Walking Foot Brother Quilting Feet 28 Walking Foot...
... machine. 2. Lower the feed dogs. 3. Guide the fabric with the open front when greater visibility is finished, sew about four locking stitches. 8. Sew. Quilting Foot For darning, quilting, or free-motion. Begin to sew moving the fabric at the same pace as zigzag stitch. 5. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread to hold fabric in length. Set the fabric under the presser foot. 6. Use the walking foot with the closed front for straight stitch. 3. Walking Foot/Open Toe Walking Foot Brother Quilting Feet 28 Walking Foot...
Accessory Catalog
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... and individual colors (sold in the 61 color set of needle and stabilizer types. For best results, use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for your sewing counter or can be used on how to the Brother Embroidery Cards giving you just the right color for Brother sewing and embroidering machines. 61 Color Thread Set with Wooden Rack ETKSP999 PacesetterTM Polyester Threads (61 Color Thread Set with a stabilizer. C (White only): The 1,000-meter...
... and individual colors (sold in the 61 color set of needle and stabilizer types. For best results, use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for your sewing counter or can be used on how to the Brother Embroidery Cards giving you just the right color for Brother sewing and embroidering machines. 61 Color Thread Set with Wooden Rack ETKSP999 PacesetterTM Polyester Threads (61 Color Thread Set with a stabilizer. C (White only): The 1,000-meter...
Accessory Catalog
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... your Cover Stitch). 1. Attach the hem positioning plate A/B to the hemming attachment, and attach it into the front cover slot. 3. Sew. Brother Cover Stitch Feet 77 Bias Tape Binding Set Hemming Set Bias Tape Binding Set Attaches 6 or 12 mm (approx. 1/4 to 1/2 inch) bias tapes as holding the fabric lightly with a tweezers. Set the bias tape though the holder (cut the end of the presser foot, and sew. Set up your machine for a cover stitch, with your machine. 3. Fold fabric and set through the holder). 4. Attaching...
... your Cover Stitch). 1. Attach the hem positioning plate A/B to the hemming attachment, and attach it into the front cover slot. 3. Sew. Brother Cover Stitch Feet 77 Bias Tape Binding Set Hemming Set Bias Tape Binding Set Attaches 6 or 12 mm (approx. 1/4 to 1/2 inch) bias tapes as holding the fabric lightly with a tweezers. Set the bias tape though the holder (cut the end of the presser foot, and sew. Set up your machine for a cover stitch, with your machine. 3. Fold fabric and set through the holder). 4. Attaching...