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...152 Enclosed Accessories After opening the box, check that the following items should also be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Walking foot 9 Quilting foot 10 Stitch guide foot "P" 11 Adjustable zipper/piping foot 12 Non stick foot 13 Open ... Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model NX-400/PC-420. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer (Part code: XA4813-051). ● The organized accessory tray...
...152 Enclosed Accessories After opening the box, check that the following items should also be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Walking foot 9 Quilting foot 10 Stitch guide foot "P" 11 Adjustable zipper/piping foot 12 Non stick foot 13 Open ... Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model NX-400/PC-420. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer (Part code: XA4813-051). ● The organized accessory tray...
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Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. Side cutter Part code: SA177,XC3879-002 2. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 1 Wide table Part code: SA537,XC4541-051 Memo ● To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center. CONTENTS Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 1.
Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. Side cutter Part code: SA177,XC3879-002 2. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 1 Wide table Part code: SA537,XC4541-051 Memo ● To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center. CONTENTS Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 1.
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... zipper ...86 Zipper/piping Insertion ...89 Inserting a centered zipper ...89 Inserting a piping ...90 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 Stretch stitching ...91 Elastic attaching ...91 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 Appliqué stitching ...93 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...95 Piecing ...95 Quilting ...96 Free-motion quilting ...97 Satin stitching ...99 4 APPENDIX INDEX
... zipper ...86 Zipper/piping Insertion ...89 Inserting a centered zipper ...89 Inserting a piping ...90 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 Stretch stitching ...91 Elastic attaching ...91 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 Appliqué stitching ...93 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...95 Piecing ...95 Quilting ...96 Free-motion quilting ...97 Satin stitching ...99 4 APPENDIX INDEX
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... can be pulled up the bobbin thread as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the enclosed spool net over the spool before free-motion quilting, first pull up . APPENDIX INDEX Upper Threading 31 Insert the bobbin into the shuttle. 1 • Refer to steps 1 through the slot. 2 Do not ... 1 Needle position button X The bobbin thread is too long, fold it to pull 4 out the end of thread onto the spool pin. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Using thread that winds off quickly When using thread that winds off quickly, such as described below.
... can be pulled up the bobbin thread as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the enclosed spool net over the spool before free-motion quilting, first pull up . APPENDIX INDEX Upper Threading 31 Insert the bobbin into the shuttle. 1 • Refer to steps 1 through the slot. 2 Do not ... 1 Needle position button X The bobbin thread is too long, fold it to pull 4 out the end of thread onto the spool pin. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Using thread that winds off quickly When using thread that winds off quickly, such as described below.
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... 1 Presser foot lever Turn the presser foot dial at the back of pressure that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot. 1 • For...with the lower1 left hand. 1 1 Screwdriver Replacing the Presser Foot 39 INDEX CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot The amount of the 2 sewing machine. The scale on the dial indicates the range from 1 (weak) to decrease the pressure. Turn...
... 1 Presser foot lever Turn the presser foot dial at the back of pressure that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot. 1 • For...with the lower1 left hand. 1 1 Screwdriver Replacing the Presser Foot 39 INDEX CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot The amount of the 2 sewing machine. The scale on the dial indicates the range from 1 (weak) to decrease the pressure. Turn...
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... will be incorrect. Hook the connecting fork of fabric are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES ■ Attaching the walking foot Remove the presser foot holder. 1 • For details, refer to "Removing...
... will be incorrect. Hook the connecting fork of fabric are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES ■ Attaching the walking foot Remove the presser foot holder. 1 • For details, refer to "Removing...
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Selecting Stitching 68 Overcasting Stitches 70 Basic Stitching ...74 Blind Hem Stitching 76 Buttonhole Stitching 78 Zipper Insertion ...85 Zipper/piping Insertion 89 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 Reinforcement Stitching 100 Eyelet Stitching ...104 Decorative Stitching 105 Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 113 Designing a Pattern 123 APPENDIX INDEX CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter.
Selecting Stitching 68 Overcasting Stitches 70 Basic Stitching ...74 Blind Hem Stitching 76 Buttonhole Stitching 78 Zipper Insertion ...85 Zipper/piping Insertion 89 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 Reinforcement Stitching 100 Eyelet Stitching ...104 Decorative Stitching 105 Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 113 Designing a Pattern 123 APPENDIX INDEX CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter.
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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 Straight stitch quilting that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Place a pattern made of thick paper on the 2 back of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch). Stippling 7.0 1.0-7.0 1.6 1.0-4.0 ... foot) 1.5 (1/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 0.2-5.0 (1/16) (1/64-3/16) J 22 - 4.0 0.0-7.0 1.2 0.2-4.0 (3/16) (0-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) Joining 23 stitch 24 - CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that looks hand...
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 Straight stitch quilting that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Place a pattern made of thick paper on the 2 back of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch). Stippling 7.0 1.0-7.0 1.6 1.0-4.0 ... foot) 1.5 (1/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 0.2-5.0 (1/16) (1/64-3/16) J 22 - 4.0 0.0-7.0 1.2 0.2-4.0 (3/16) (0-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) Joining 23 stitch 24 - CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that looks hand...
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... (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Select stitch 57 3 or 58 . • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric together so the 2 pattern spans over the lower piece...left side Align the left side of the fabric, and sew using stitch 58 . 1 INDEX 1 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 95 The fabric pieces should be cut with the edge of the presser foot. Piecing Sewing together two pieces of the 1 fabric that you wish ...
... (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Select stitch 57 3 or 58 . • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric together so the 2 pattern spans over the lower piece...left side Align the left side of the fabric, and sew using stitch 58 . 1 INDEX 1 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 95 The fabric pieces should be cut with the edge of the presser foot. Piecing Sewing together two pieces of the 1 fabric that you wish ...
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...CONTENTS Memo ● To change the width of fabric is called "quilting". Quilts can easily be quilted. 1 Attach the walking foot. 2 • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Note ● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between the top and bottom layers of the seam ... 3 • For details, refer to "Using the walking foot" (page 40). Quilting Sandwiching batting between slow and medium. Place one hand on each side of the presser 4 foot, and then evenly stretch the fabric while sewing. Baste the fabric to be sewn using the walking foot and the...
...CONTENTS Memo ● To change the width of fabric is called "quilting". Quilts can easily be quilted. 1 Attach the walking foot. 2 • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Note ● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between the top and bottom layers of the seam ... 3 • For details, refer to "Using the walking foot" (page 40). Quilting Sandwiching batting between slow and medium. Place one hand on each side of the presser 4 foot, and then evenly stretch the fabric while sewing. Baste the fabric to be sewn using the walking foot and the...
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...using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be positioned over the needle clamp screw. The quilting foot is available through your brother retailer. 1 Pin on the quilting foot should be moved freely in your left hand. 1 Adjust the stem of the quilter so that ...the quilt 2 guide aligns with the seam that are equally spaced. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew...
...using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be positioned over the needle clamp screw. The quilting foot is available through your brother retailer. 1 Pin on the quilting foot should be moved freely in your left hand. 1 Adjust the stem of the quilter so that ...the quilt 2 guide aligns with the seam that are equally spaced. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew...
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...the stitch width can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch. Memo ● Although the stitching result differs depending on the sewing machine, and then press 3 (settings key) in the operation panel. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press , , and 4 is adjusted... sewing speed with the foot controller. While sewing, slide the sewing speed 9 controller to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Slide the controller to the left to make the width wider. • For details, refer to adjust the stitch width. APPENDIX INDEX Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt ...
...the stitch width can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch. Memo ● Although the stitching result differs depending on the sewing machine, and then press 3 (settings key) in the operation panel. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press , , and 4 is adjusted... sewing speed with the foot controller. While sewing, slide the sewing speed 9 controller to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Slide the controller to the left to make the width wider. • For details, refer to adjust the stitch width. APPENDIX INDEX Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt ...
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...details, refer to one side. This is used when making a crazy quilt. Turn the fabric over so that the right side 4 faces up the seam allowances. 2 1 1 3 1 Wrong side of fabric APPENDIX INDEX Decorative Stitching 109 CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks 5 down...1 Right side of fabric 2 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance 3 Straight stitch Select stitch 22 , 23 3 or 24 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Sew together the right sides of the two pieces 2 of fabric, and then open up , and then...
...details, refer to one side. This is used when making a crazy quilt. Turn the fabric over so that the right side 4 faces up the seam allowances. 2 1 1 3 1 Wrong side of fabric APPENDIX INDEX Decorative Stitching 109 CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks 5 down...1 Right side of fabric 2 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance 3 Straight stitch Select stitch 22 , 23 3 or 24 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Sew together the right sides of the two pieces 2 of fabric, and then open up , and then...
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...16) (1/16) (1/16-3/16) No Reinforcement ment + thread-cut - No Reinforcement ment + thread-cut - J Straight stitch quilting that looks hand- 59 sewn (for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 0.3-1.0 (1/32) (1/64-1/16) No ...sewing 3.5 2.5-4.5 (1/8) (3/32-3/16) - No ting APPENDIX INDEX Stitch Settings 131 No ting J Appliqué quilting, freemotion quilting, satin stitching 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 1.4 0.0-4.0 (0-1/4) (1/16) (0-3/16) Reinforce- ting Yes Reinforce- ing) Zigzag stitch 60 (for quilting) Appliqué stitch 61 (for quilting...
...16) (1/16) (1/16-3/16) No Reinforcement ment + thread-cut - No Reinforcement ment + thread-cut - J Straight stitch quilting that looks hand- 59 sewn (for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 0.3-1.0 (1/32) (1/64-1/16) No ...sewing 3.5 2.5-4.5 (1/8) (3/32-3/16) - No ting APPENDIX INDEX Stitch Settings 131 No ting J Appliqué quilting, freemotion quilting, satin stitching 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 1.4 0.0-4.0 (0-1/4) (1/16) (0-3/16) Reinforce- ting Yes Reinforce- ing) Zigzag stitch 60 (for quilting) Appliqué stitch 61 (for quilting...
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... Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Quilting stitch 62 (for stippling) 63 64 65 Side cutter 66 67 J Quilting background stitching (stippling) Reinforce- 7.0 (1/4) 1.0--7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.6 1.0-4.0 (1/16) (1/16-3/16) No Reinforce- No Reinforcement ment + thread-cut - No ting S Sewing zigzag stitches 3.5 3.5-5.0 1.4 while cutting the fabric (1/8) (1/8-3/16) (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) Reinforce- No...
... Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Quilting stitch 62 (for stippling) 63 64 65 Side cutter 66 67 J Quilting background stitching (stippling) Reinforce- 7.0 (1/4) 1.0--7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.6 1.0-4.0 (1/16) (1/16-3/16) No Reinforce- No Reinforcement ment + thread-cut - No ting S Sewing zigzag stitches 3.5 3.5-5.0 1.4 while cutting the fabric (1/8) (1/8-3/16) (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) Reinforce- No...
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... 80, 101, 103 buttonhole stitching 78 C C key Cover E changing sewing direction 62 changing the needle 35 checking patterns 116 cleaning 135 cleaning brush Cover A, 136 combining patterns 114 crazy quilt stitching 95 creating patterns 123 cross-stitch 113 cross-wound thread 19 curves ...dog position switch Cover C, 98 feed dogs Cover C, 97 flipping 119 foot controller Cover A, 49 foot controller jack Cover C free-arm sewing 42 free-motion quilting 97 front view Cover B H handle Cover C hard case Cover A heirloom stitching 110 J joining 109 joining stitch 93 K knee lifter...
... 80, 101, 103 buttonhole stitching 78 C C key Cover E changing sewing direction 62 changing the needle 35 checking patterns 116 cleaning 135 cleaning brush Cover A, 136 combining patterns 114 crazy quilt stitching 95 creating patterns 123 cross-stitch 113 cross-wound thread 19 curves ...dog position switch Cover C, 98 feed dogs Cover C, 97 flipping 119 foot controller Cover A, 49 foot controller jack Cover C free-arm sewing 42 free-motion quilting 97 front view Cover B H handle Cover C hard case Cover A heirloom stitching 110 J joining 109 joining stitch 93 K knee lifter...
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... 39 programmed thread-cutting 58 Q quick reference guide Cover A quilting 96 quilting foot Cover A, 97 quilting guide 1, 96, 97 R realigning 121 rear view Cover C recalling a pattern 120 reinforcement stitching 51, 100 repeat sewing 115 reverse/reinforcement stitch button Cover D S satin stitch 113...Cover A, 35 seam ripper Cover A, 81 selecting stitching 68 settings 14 settings key Cover E, 14 sewing machine help key Cover E, 13 sewing machine needles 33 sewing speed 49 sewing speed controller Cover B, Cover D, 99 shell tuck stitch 108 shutter 26 shuttle 22, 135 shuttle ...
... 39 programmed thread-cutting 58 Q quick reference guide Cover A quilting 96 quilting foot Cover A, 97 quilting guide 1, 96, 97 R realigning 121 rear view Cover C recalling a pattern 120 reinforcement stitching 51, 100 repeat sewing 115 reverse/reinforcement stitch button Cover D S satin stitch 113...Cover A, 35 seam ripper Cover A, 81 selecting stitching 68 settings 14 settings key Cover E, 14 sewing machine help key Cover E, 13 sewing machine needles 33 sewing speed 49 sewing speed controller Cover B, Cover D, 99 shell tuck stitch 108 shutter 26 shuttle 22, 135 shuttle ...