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.... 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 ... (For 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 retailer. Others X59296-051 X59476-051 135793-001 X55467-051 X55468-051...
.... 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 ... (For 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 retailer. Others X59296-051 X59476-051 135793-001 X55467-051 X55468-051...
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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. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. CONTENTS Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 1. 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. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. CONTENTS Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 1. Side cutter Part code: SA177,XC3879-002 2.
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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 ... 5 of the spool. 1 2 Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before placing the spool of the bobbin thread. 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 ... 5 of the spool. 1 2 Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before placing the spool of the bobbin thread. 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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..."Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Strong 3 Weak Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the presser foot applies to the fabric can be adjusted. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser...Replacing the Presser Foot 39 INDEX CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot The amount of pressure that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Hold the presser foot holder in your left side of the 2 sewing machine.
..."Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Strong 3 Weak Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the presser foot applies to the fabric can be adjusted. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser...Replacing the Presser Foot 39 INDEX CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot The amount of pressure that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Hold the presser foot holder in your left side of the 2 sewing machine.
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... the walking foot. 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... the screw with the screwdriver. 1 1 Presser foot holder screw APPENDIX INDEX 40 GETTING READY CONTENTS Note ● If the presser foot holder is useful when sewing fabrics that are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the previous page).
... the walking foot. 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... the screw with the screwdriver. 1 1 Presser foot holder screw APPENDIX INDEX 40 GETTING READY CONTENTS Note ● If the presser foot holder is useful when sewing fabrics that are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the previous page).
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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. 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
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....)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 7 Zigzag stitch 60 Attaching appliqués (center baseline/reverse stitching) 3.5 0.0-7.0 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/8) (0-1/4) (1/16) (0-3/16) - Straight stitch quilting that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Patchwork stitching - 5.0 2.5-7.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 (3/16) (3/32-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) 5.0 0.0-7.0 1.2 0.2-4.0 (3/16) (0-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) Mock hand 59...
....)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 7 Zigzag stitch 60 Attaching appliqués (center baseline/reverse stitching) 3.5 0.0-7.0 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/8) (0-1/4) (1/16) (0-3/16) - Straight stitch quilting that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Patchwork stitching - 5.0 2.5-7.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 (3/16) (3/32-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) 5.0 0.0-7.0 1.2 0.2-4.0 (3/16) (0-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) Mock hand 59...
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... 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 and 1 place it over both pieces. Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned 4 with the edge of the fabric...a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 58 . 1 INDEX 1 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 95 Piecing Sewing together two pieces of the 1 fabric that you wish to piece together.
... 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 and 1 place it over both pieces. Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned 4 with the edge of the fabric...a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 58 . 1 INDEX 1 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 95 Piecing Sewing together two pieces of the 1 fabric that you wish to piece together.
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...; For details, refer to "Using the walking foot" (page 40). Note ● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called "quilting". GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES UTILITY STITCHES CONTENTS Memo ● To change the width of the presser 4... foot, and then evenly stretch the fabric while sewing. Quilting Sandwiching batting between slow and medium. Baste the fabric to be sewn using the walking foot and the quilting guide. Place one hand on each side of the seam allowance (the needle ...
...; For details, refer to "Using the walking foot" (page 40). Note ● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called "quilting". GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES UTILITY STITCHES CONTENTS Memo ● To change the width of the presser 4... foot, and then evenly stretch the fabric while sewing. Quilting Sandwiching batting between slow and medium. Baste the fabric to be sewn using the walking foot and the quilting guide. Place one hand on each side of the seam allowance (the needle ...
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The quilting foot is available through your brother retailer. 1 Pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that the fabric can be lowered (using the screwdriver in any direction. Align the quilting foot...
The quilting foot is available through your brother retailer. 1 Pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that the fabric can be lowered (using the screwdriver in any direction. Align the quilting foot...
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...being sewn and the thickness of a satin stitch. When you are finished sewing, set so that the stitch width can quickly and easily be adjusted. APPENDIX INDEX Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 99 Press , , and 4 is adjusted with the foot controller. ...9679; Although the stitching result differs depending on the sewing machine, and then press 3 (settings key) in the operation panel. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Satin stitching A decorative stitch can be controlled with the sewing speed controller. Slide the controller to the left to...
...being sewn and the thickness of a satin stitch. When you are finished sewing, set so that the stitch width can quickly and easily be adjusted. APPENDIX INDEX Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 99 Press , , and 4 is adjusted with the foot controller. ...9679; Although the stitching result differs depending on the sewing machine, and then press 3 (settings key) in the operation panel. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Satin stitching A decorative stitch can be controlled with the sewing speed controller. Slide the controller to the left to...
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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 2 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance 3 Straight stitch Select ... , 23 3 or 24 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Attach zigzag foot "J". 1 J • For details, refer to one side. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks 5 down to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be...
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 2 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance 3 Straight stitch Select ... , 23 3 or 24 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Attach zigzag foot "J". 1 J • For details, refer to one side. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks 5 down to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be...
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... looks hand- 59 sewn (for quilt- 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- ing) Zigzag stitch 60 (for quilting) Appliqué stitch 61 (for quilting) A Horizontal buttonholes on thin and...binding Reinforce- 1.5 0.5-5.0 1.2 1.0-4.0 (1/16) (1/32-3/16) (1/16) (1/16-3/16) No Reinforcement ment + thread-cut - No ting N Sewing eyelets, for example, on thick fabrics 5.0 3.0-5.0 0.4 0.2-1.0 (3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/64) (1/64-1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No...
... looks hand- 59 sewn (for quilt- 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- ing) Zigzag stitch 60 (for quilting) Appliqué stitch 61 (for quilting) A Horizontal buttonholes on thin and...binding Reinforce- 1.5 0.5-5.0 1.2 1.0-4.0 (1/16) (1/32-3/16) (1/16) (1/16-3/16) No Reinforcement ment + thread-cut - No ting N Sewing eyelets, for example, on thick fabrics 5.0 3.0-5.0 0.4 0.2-1.0 (3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/64) (1/64-1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No...
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....)] 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 ting Overcasting on thick S fabrics while cutting the fabric Reinforce- 5.0 (3/16) 3.5-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 2.5 1.0-4.0 (3/32) (1/16-3/16) No Reinforcement ment + thread-cut - ment + ment thread-cut - No the fabric ting GETTING READY SEWING...
....)] 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 ting Overcasting on thick S fabrics while cutting the fabric Reinforce- 5.0 (3/16) 3.5-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 2.5 1.0-4.0 (3/32) (1/16-3/16) No Reinforcement ment + thread-cut - ment + ment thread-cut - No the fabric ting GETTING READY SEWING...
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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 ...