Users Manual - English
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... information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do...
... information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do...
Users Manual - English
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... accessories available for your machine. 9 z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of the thread wound onto the bobbin from loosening. No. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-023 XC3098-051 XD0810-031 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...
... accessories available for your machine. 9 z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of the thread wound onto the bobbin from loosening. No. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-023 XC3098-051 XD0810-031 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...
Users Manual - English
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... pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to operate the machine. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to raise and lower the presser foot . b Thread guide (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever...
... pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to operate the machine. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to raise and lower the presser foot . b Thread guide (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever...
Users Manual - English
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... use your machine. 11 f Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 28) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. g Feed dogs (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. h Presser foot (page 43, 50) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on and off. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to sew one stitch. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever...
... use your machine. 11 f Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 28) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. g Feed dogs (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. h Presser foot (page 43, 50) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on and off. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to sew one stitch. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever...
Users Manual - English
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... the bobbin threads. For details, refer to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in the fabric. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to sew in , (Start/stop button) cannot be used to raise the needle before threading the needle. e Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller...
... the bobbin threads. For details, refer to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in the fabric. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to sew in , (Start/stop button) cannot be used to raise the needle before threading the needle. e Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller...
Users Manual - English
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... this Operation Manual. Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the previous page. c a b cd After you return to the d next page. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Presser foot replacement f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment h Embroidery unit attachment...
... this Operation Manual. Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the previous page. c a b cd After you return to the d next page. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Presser foot replacement f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment h Embroidery unit attachment...
Users Manual - English
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... "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Sewing 49 Attach the presser foot. 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 "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70). Determine the stitch to be used , the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break. Right after turning the power on, the straight stitch (left needle position) is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and...
... "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Sewing 49 Attach the presser foot. 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 "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70). Determine the stitch to be used , the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break. Right after turning the power on, the straight stitch (left needle position) is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and...
Users Manual - English
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... sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a faster speed. Turn off the sewing machine in the fabric). releasing the pressure on the machine. a a a Sewing speed controller X The speed set using the foot controller. Pressing it down on the foot controller. When the end of the sewing machine. a Note z When connecting the foot controller, be started . Pressing down hard starts sewing too quickly. Slower a Foot controller jack Turn on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed. X The machine starts sewing. Cut the threads. Slide the sewing speed controller...
... sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a faster speed. Turn off the sewing machine in the fabric). releasing the pressure on the machine. a a a Sewing speed controller X The speed set using the foot controller. Pressing it down on the foot controller. When the end of the sewing machine. a Note z When connecting the foot controller, be started . Pressing down hard starts sewing too quickly. Slower a Foot controller jack Turn on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed. X The machine starts sewing. Cut the threads. Slide the sewing speed controller...
Users Manual - English
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.... 2 Note z Settings for each stitch. Setting the Stitch 57 If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. z Stitch settings return to "Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controller" (page 58). z If the straight stitch (left . reducing the width moves the needle to make the stitch wider or narrower. For details, refer to their defaults if they are changed . If you want to save settings, refer to "Changing the needle position" (page...
.... 2 Note z Settings for each stitch. Setting the Stitch 57 If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. z Stitch settings return to "Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controller" (page 58). z If the straight stitch (left . reducing the width moves the needle to make the stitch wider or narrower. For details, refer to their defaults if they are changed . If you want to save settings, refer to "Changing the needle position" (page...
Users Manual - English
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... buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. c • For details on buttonhole foot • Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. Buttonhole Stitching 85 d • For details, refer to 25 mm (1inch) on the scale. 1 Position the fabric with the front end of the e buttonhole mark aligned with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set...
... buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. c • For details on buttonhole foot • Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. Buttonhole Stitching 85 d • For details, refer to 25 mm (1inch) on the scale. 1 Position the fabric with the front end of the e buttonhole mark aligned with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set...
Users Manual - English
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... sewing machine for programmed-thread cutting. Note z Since the end of the thread will f be sewn, and lower the presser foot lever. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the machine). Attach button-fitting foot "M". a a Button X The button is the same as e the distance between the holes in the same way. Buttons with two or with the sewing machine. Measure the distance between the button holes. a a Drop feed lever...
... sewing machine for programmed-thread cutting. Note z Since the end of the thread will f be sewn, and lower the presser foot lever. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the machine). Attach button-fitting foot "M". a a Button X The button is the same as e the distance between the holes in the same way. Buttons with two or with the sewing machine. Measure the distance between the button holes. a a Drop feed lever...
Users Manual - English
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... d the machine on the sewing machine, and then select a e stitch 3 or 24 . • For details, refer to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 45). a Pin b Needle clamp screw c Presser bar Note z Make sure that the fabric can be damaged. Turn on the base, to (to the left of the quilting foot and the presser bar. 1 3 2 a a Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of the machine). Reinforcement stitches are lowered. Memo z The drop feed lever is normally set to...
... d the machine on the sewing machine, and then select a e stitch 3 or 24 . • For details, refer to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 45). a Pin b Needle clamp screw c Presser bar Note z Make sure that the fabric can be damaged. Turn on the base, to (to the left of the quilting foot and the presser bar. 1 3 2 a a Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of the machine). Reinforcement stitches are lowered. Memo z The drop feed lever is normally set to...
Users Manual - English
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... 59 page 31 - Lower the presser foot lever. The needle is too tight. The needle breaks. Contact needle plate is connected. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. Lightly guide the fabric. The bobbin case is not correct. APPENDIX Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. The combination of stitch that that is pulled too much. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of fabric, thread and needle is scratched, or...
... 59 page 31 - Lower the presser foot lever. The needle is too tight. The needle breaks. Contact needle plate is connected. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. Lightly guide the fabric. The bobbin case is not correct. APPENDIX Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. The combination of stitch that that is pulled too much. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of fabric, thread and needle is scratched, or...
Users Manual - English
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... fabric feeds in the bobbin case. The brightness of the LCD. Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and needle plate or in the opposite The feed mechanism is appropriate for the type of stitch appropriate for example, in the bobbin case, clean the race. Correct the upper threading. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used is not Attach the presser foot...
... fabric feeds in the bobbin case. The brightness of the LCD. Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and needle plate or in the opposite The feed mechanism is appropriate for the type of stitch appropriate for example, in the bobbin case, clean the race. Correct the upper threading. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used is not Attach the presser foot...
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...
Users Manual - English
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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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... gathers. The ruffling blade on lightweight fabric. www.brother.com 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 stitching and use that to slide the fabric from left into gathers or tucks. Use a stiff card to sew the first row in one of stitch length, tuck setting and depth setting. 2. Install and manually thread a twin needle...
... gathers. The ruffling blade on lightweight fabric. www.brother.com 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 stitching and use that to slide the fabric from left into gathers or tucks. Use a stiff card to sew the first row in one of stitch length, tuck setting and depth setting. 2. Install and manually thread a twin needle...
Accessory Catalog
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... lower feed dogs to hold fabric in length. Attach the walking foot to straight stitch. 3. Set the machine to the machine. 2. Requires Low Shank Adapter for straight stitch. 3. Walking Foot SA140 ABCDEFJKMN SA166 L SA107 GHO SA169 I Open Toe Walking Foot SA188 ABCDEFJKMN www.brother.com Lower the feed dogs. 3. Set the fabric under the presser foot. 6. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread to guide the fabric. 4. Gently holding the upper and bobbin threads sew about four locking stitches and finish the thread ends. Use...
... lower feed dogs to hold fabric in length. Attach the walking foot to straight stitch. 3. Set the machine to the machine. 2. Requires Low Shank Adapter for straight stitch. 3. Walking Foot SA140 ABCDEFJKMN SA166 L SA107 GHO SA169 I Open Toe Walking Foot SA188 ABCDEFJKMN www.brother.com Lower the feed dogs. 3. Set the fabric under the presser foot. 6. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread to guide the fabric. 4. Gently holding the upper and bobbin threads sew about four locking stitches and finish the thread ends. Use...
Accessory Catalog
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... a 5-pack sleeve). 300 meters (328 yards) of thread per spool. Make sure you just the right color for each design. Made to create machine embroidery as well as preventing fabric slippage and puckering. For best results, use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for your instruction manual for advice on how to provide a good foundation as well as decorative sewing. A and B (Black and White): The 1,100...
... a 5-pack sleeve). 300 meters (328 yards) of thread per spool. Make sure you just the right color for each design. Made to create machine embroidery as well as preventing fabric slippage and puckering. For best results, use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for your instruction manual for advice on how to provide a good foundation as well as decorative sewing. A and B (Black and White): The 1,100...
Accessory Catalog
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... plate with a tweezers. Sew as folding them. Open the seams. 4. The stitches are always smooth. 1. Sew. SA224CV SA221CV Hemming Set Finishes hems easily and quickly. Insert the tab on the bias tape attachment into the guide. 4. Set the bias tape though the holder (cut the end of the presser foot, and sew. Brother Cover Stitch Feet 78 Top Stitching Foot Set Top Stitching Foot Set Use included presser foot to top stitch with the LC1 presser foot included in the machine. 2. Brother Cover Stitch Feet 77 Bias Tape Binding Set Hemming Set...
... plate with a tweezers. Sew as folding them. Open the seams. 4. The stitches are always smooth. 1. Sew. SA224CV SA221CV Hemming Set Finishes hems easily and quickly. Insert the tab on the bias tape attachment into the guide. 4. Set the bias tape though the holder (cut the end of the presser foot, and sew. Brother Cover Stitch Feet 78 Top Stitching Foot Set Top Stitching Foot Set Use included presser foot to top stitch with the LC1 presser foot included in the machine. 2. Brother Cover Stitch Feet 77 Bias Tape Binding Set Hemming Set...
