Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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...Needle and/or thread for future use if the stitching on N Built-in the shuttle and/or feed dog assemblies Bobbin is very important that you are common problems and possible solutions. Brother International Corporation se compromete a ofrecer la asistencia necesaria para... asegurar que el producto Brother adquirido satisfaga sus expectativas. XE5240-201 Solution Center To eliminate unnecessary repairs, listed...
...Needle and/or thread for future use if the stitching on N Built-in the shuttle and/or feed dog assemblies Bobbin is very important that you are common problems and possible solutions. Brother International Corporation se compromete a ofrecer la asistencia necesaria para... asegurar que el producto Brother adquirido satisfaga sus expectativas. XE5240-201 Solution Center To eliminate unnecessary repairs, listed...
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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... air openings blocked. DANGER - Use this machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use ." 1 Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. Special care is intended for its intended use the proper needle plate. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle...
... air openings blocked. DANGER - Use this machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use ." 1 Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. Special care is intended for its intended use the proper needle plate. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle...
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UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...28 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...30 3 CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser ...PRESSER FOOT 19 Replacing the presser foot ...19 Removing the presser foot holder ...20 2. 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 ...
UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...28 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...30 3 CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser ...PRESSER FOOT 19 Replacing the presser foot ...19 Removing the presser foot holder ...20 2. 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 ...
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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 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.
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b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number of the stitch that you want to use as the lower thread. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding ... 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever...
b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number of the stitch that you want to use as the lower thread. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding ... 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever...
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... in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 6 a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to set the bobbin...
... in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 6 a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to set the bobbin...
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... needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60 Silk: "A" Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized 50-60 Heavyweight...
... needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60 Silk: "A" Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized 50-60 Heavyweight...
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... denim) with a bent needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be straight according to the instructions in the table on a flat surface and check that has been... determined to be skipped stitches. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and ...
... denim) with a bent needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be straight according to the instructions in the table on a flat surface and check that has been... determined to be skipped stitches. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and ...
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... fabric. d Use the thread from the first spool to thread c the machine to back. a Left needle thread passes through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that have...for normally threading the machine (for a single needle). The path for more details. Thread the right needle from front to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through the needle bar thread guide. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ■ Twin ...
... fabric. d Use the thread from the first spool to thread c the machine to back. a Left needle thread passes through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that have...for normally threading the machine (for a single needle). The path for more details. Thread the right needle from front to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through the needle bar thread guide. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ■ Twin ...
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... foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you may cause an accident or injury.
... foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you may cause an accident or injury.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to the needle location. CAUTION ● ...below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Position the fabric, and then start sewing.
...sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to the needle location. CAUTION ● ...below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Position the fabric, and then start sewing.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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Selecting stitching Turning the stitch selection dial in either direction, select the desired stitch. 2 Number on dial Pattern selection dial Stitch name Pattern Page 1 4-step automatic buttonhole b ac d 31 2 Zigzag stitch 3 Zigzag stitch 4 Zigzag stitch 27, 35 5 Zigzag (satin) stitch 6 -10 11 12 Straight stitch (Center needle position) 6 7 8 9 10 28, 30, 34, 37 Select the desired length. Straight stitch (Left needle position) 28 Stretch blind Stitch 28 13 Shell tuck stitch 37 14 Elastic stitch 38 22
Selecting stitching Turning the stitch selection dial in either direction, select the desired stitch. 2 Number on dial Pattern selection dial Stitch name Pattern Page 1 4-step automatic buttonhole b ac d 31 2 Zigzag stitch 3 Zigzag stitch 4 Zigzag stitch 27, 35 5 Zigzag (satin) stitch 6 -10 11 12 Straight stitch (Center needle position) 6 7 8 9 10 28, 30, 34, 37 Select the desired length. Straight stitch (Left needle position) 28 Stretch blind Stitch 28 13 Shell tuck stitch 37 14 Elastic stitch 38 22
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.... f Turn on the foot controller. g Raise the presser foot lever. j Pull the fabric to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the stitching.
.... f Turn on the foot controller. g Raise the presser foot lever. j Pull the fabric to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the stitching.
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...; The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. If the problem persists, increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make...
...; The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. If the problem persists, increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make...
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...thread that will be used for your project. When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may bend or break. Changing the sewing direction When the...needle may bend or break. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to obtain a finer stitch. Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the presser ...
...thread that will be used for your project. When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may bend or break. Changing the sewing direction When the...needle may bend or break. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to obtain a finer stitch. Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the presser ...
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Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. a Flat bed attachment 2 26 a Basting Using a free-arm style Free-arm sewing is convenient for ...
Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. a Flat bed attachment 2 26 a Basting Using a free-arm style Free-arm sewing is convenient for ...
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...; For details, refer to "Starting to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the zigzag stitch for sewing stretch materials. Select the desired width. 4 Zigzag stitch 5 Overcasting and Zigzag (satin) attaching appliqués stitch with a zigzag stitch, use the zigzag stitches to sew" (page 23). Start sawing...
...; For details, refer to "Starting to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the zigzag stitch for sewing stretch materials. Select the desired width. 4 Zigzag stitch 5 Overcasting and Zigzag (satin) attaching appliqués stitch with a zigzag stitch, use the zigzag stitches to sew" (page 23). Start sawing...
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...project, like the hem of a pair of fabric 28 Number on dial Stitch name 12 Stretch blind Stitch Application Blind hem stitching on dial Stitch name Application Attaching 6 7 8 9 10 Straight stitch zippers, basic (Center needle stitching, and position) sewing gathers or darning, etc. a Baste or pin ...page 23). a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of trousers, without the stitch showing. Basic stitching Blind hem stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to sew" (page 23). d • For details, refer to "Starting to...
...project, like the hem of a pair of fabric 28 Number on dial Stitch name 12 Stretch blind Stitch Application Blind hem stitching on dial Stitch name Application Attaching 6 7 8 9 10 Straight stitch zippers, basic (Center needle stitching, and position) sewing gathers or darning, etc. a Baste or pin ...page 23). a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of trousers, without the stitch showing. Basic stitching Blind hem stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to sew" (page 23). d • For details, refer to "Starting to...
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...details on the fabric about 5 mm c (3/16 inches) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. Unfold the edge of fabric d Basting stitching e 5 mm (3/16 inches) Fold back the fabric inside along the basting. Slide the part that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. d ... of fabric b Basting c Edge of fabric c Basting d 5 mm (3/16 inches) a Arm 29 a Wrong side of fabric b Edge of fabric Select the stretch blind stitch (8). f Remove the flat bed attachment and make sure that you wish to mark on free-arm sewing, refer to"Using a free-arm style" (page 26).
...details on the fabric about 5 mm c (3/16 inches) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. Unfold the edge of fabric d Basting stitching e 5 mm (3/16 inches) Fold back the fabric inside along the basting. Slide the part that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. d ... of fabric b Basting c Edge of fabric c Basting d 5 mm (3/16 inches) a Arm 29 a Wrong side of fabric b Edge of fabric Select the stretch blind stitch (8). f Remove the flat bed attachment and make sure that you wish to mark on free-arm sewing, refer to"Using a free-arm style" (page 26).