Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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... visit us online at http://solutions.brother.com To register your product online and enter for your product running smoothly. Brother International Corporation is Wound Incorrectly Use a small pair of scissors to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends the use . Estamos aqu...í para ayudarle. IMPORTANT MESSAGE !! Further information is unevenly wound on bobbin Incorrect bobbin being used Material Tends to Pucker During Sewing Upper or lower thread tension is ...
... visit us online at http://solutions.brother.com To register your product online and enter for your product running smoothly. Brother International Corporation is Wound Incorrectly Use a small pair of scissors to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends the use . Estamos aqu...í para ayudarle. IMPORTANT MESSAGE !! Further information is unevenly wound on bobbin Incorrect bobbin being used Material Tends to Pucker During Sewing Upper or lower thread tension is ...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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Place on the front of the opening of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and Thread Combinations Very Thin Sewing Fabrics Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, Organza, Chiffon Needle Sizes #65/9 Lightweight Voile, Taffeta, Synthetics, Silk, Batiste #75/11 Medium Weight...Heavy Duty Polyester Long Fiber Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Uses common replacement accessories: Bobbin: Class 15 Needle: Standard sewing machine needles Light Bulb: Small screw base sewing machine bulb Remove the hook by the latch, align your finger with the thread coming from the top and ...
Place on the front of the opening of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and Thread Combinations Very Thin Sewing Fabrics Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, Organza, Chiffon Needle Sizes #65/9 Lightweight Voile, Taffeta, Synthetics, Silk, Batiste #75/11 Medium Weight...Heavy Duty Polyester Long Fiber Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Uses common replacement accessories: Bobbin: Class 15 Needle: Standard sewing machine needles Light Bulb: Small screw base sewing machine bulb Remove the hook by the latch, align your finger with the thread coming from the top and ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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ENGLISH KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
ENGLISH KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... object into water. Always use a bent needle. 13. Never operate this manual. 3. Do not use the proper needle plate. Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position which represents off , symbol "O" position when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as contained in... this machine outdoors. 7. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Always ...
... object into water. Always use a bent needle. 13. Never operate this manual. 3. Do not use the proper needle plate. Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position which represents off , symbol "O" position when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as contained in... this machine outdoors. 7. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Always ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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..., and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. CONGRATULATIONS ...person with this manual and specifications of the operation manual to assure correct installation. carrying the mark, rating as marked on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Do not store anything on the foot controller. 4. up lever, needle, or other ...
..., and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. CONGRATULATIONS ...person with this manual and specifications of the operation manual to assure correct installation. carrying the mark, rating as marked on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Do not store anything on the foot controller. 4. up lever, needle, or other ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 15 Checking the needle ...16 Replacing the needle ...16 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ...18 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 19 Replacing the presser foot ...19 Removing the ...CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. SEWING BASICS 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Selecting stitching ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics ...25 Sewing thin fabrics ...26 Sewing stretch fabrics ...26...
... Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 15 Checking the needle ...16 Replacing the needle ...16 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ...18 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 19 Replacing the presser foot ...19 Removing the ...CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. SEWING BASICS 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Selecting stitching ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics ...25 Sewing thin fabrics ...26 Sewing stretch fabrics ...26...
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING 31 Making the buttonhole ...31 Adjusting buttonhole stitching ...32 Button sewing ...33 ZIPPER INSERTION ...34 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 35 Appliqués ...35 Monogramming and embroidering ...35 DECORATIVE STITCHING 37 Gathering ...37 Shell tuck stitching ...37 Elastic stitching ...38 4. APPENDIX ...39 MAINTENANCE ...39 Oiling ...39 Changing the bulb ...39 Cleaning the machine surface ...40 Cleaning the shuttle race ...40 Cleaning the feed dogs ...41 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...42 TROUBLESHOOTING ...43 INDEX ...46 4
BUTTONHOLE SEWING 31 Making the buttonhole ...31 Adjusting buttonhole stitching ...32 Button sewing ...33 ZIPPER INSERTION ...34 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 35 Appliqués ...35 Monogramming and embroidering ...35 DECORATIVE STITCHING 37 Gathering ...37 Shell tuck stitching ...37 Elastic stitching ...38 4. APPENDIX ...39 MAINTENANCE ...39 Oiling ...39 Changing the bulb ...39 Cleaning the machine surface ...40 Cleaning the shuttle race ...40 Cleaning the feed dogs ...41 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...42 TROUBLESHOOTING ...43 INDEX ...46 4
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.... n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust ... control dial (page 24) This controls the tension of thread. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number of the stitch that you want to...
.... n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust ... control dial (page 24) This controls the tension of thread. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number of the stitch that you want to...
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... screw to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place... The feed dogs feed the fabric in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to remove it. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● ...
... screw to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place... The feed dogs feed the fabric in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to remove it. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● ...
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...1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle 7 Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others 130920-021 X57521-021 We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA156 XA5539-151 XE5328-001...to help you be used on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part...
...1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle 7 Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others 130920-021 X57521-021 We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA156 XA5539-151 XE5328-001...to help you be used on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...the cord to "I". Power supply Set the main power switch to heat. Then, insert the power supply plug into the jack on . USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. Pulling on when the ... be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord, into a wall outlet. X The sewing lamp comes on the cord may result. b Insert the foot controller plug, located a between the foot controller and the power supply plug on the cord...
...the cord to "I". Power supply Set the main power switch to heat. Then, insert the power supply plug into the jack on . USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. Pulling on when the ... be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord, into a wall outlet. X The sewing lamp comes on the cord may result. b Insert the foot controller plug, located a between the foot controller and the power supply plug on the cord...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). Foot controller CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to wipe off any way. Slower Faster You should be sure to prevent the machine from accidentally being operated, turn off ... low speed. When you take your foot off . Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the foot controller, the machine will increase. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to fit in a polarized outlet only one...
...polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). Foot controller CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to wipe off any way. Slower Faster You should be sure to prevent the machine from accidentally being operated, turn off ... low speed. When you take your foot off . Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the foot controller, the machine will increase. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to fit in a polarized outlet only one...
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.... Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Then stop the machine. a Spring on the sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. Using other models, the machine will not...
.... Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Then stop the machine. a Spring on the sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. Using other models, the machine will not...
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...controller to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 ...the right. If you could be injured. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the foot controller. Cut the thread...
...controller to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 ...the right. If you could be injured. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the foot controller. Cut the thread...
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.... a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to sew. 12 Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of the shuttle race. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling...
.... a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to sew. 12 Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of the shuttle race. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling...
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...far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a ... the machine properly. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then ...
...far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a ... the machine properly. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then ...
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..., the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 Make sure you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine under the presser foot. a 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up...
..., the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 Make sure you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine under the presser foot. a 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up...
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...a 90/14 to the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe these precautions is purchased. 15 Needle precautions Be...Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ ...
...a 90/14 to the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe these precautions is purchased. 15 Needle precautions Be...Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ ...
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...surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is even. 1 2 Replacing...needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown ...
...surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is even. 1 2 Replacing...needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown ...
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... screw too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result. ■ Installing the...
... screw too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result. ■ Installing the...