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... INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. SEWING BASICS 36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting a stitch ...37 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener...
... INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. SEWING BASICS 36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting a stitch ...37 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener...
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... Cleaning the race ...86 TROUBLESHOOTING ...89 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...89 Upper thread tightened up ...89 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...90 Incorrect thread tension ...93 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 94 List of symptoms ...98 ERROR MESSAGES ...103 Operation beep ...103 INDEX ...104...
... Cleaning the race ...86 TROUBLESHOOTING ...89 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...89 Upper thread tightened up ...89 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...90 Incorrect thread tension ...93 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 94 List of symptoms ...98 ERROR MESSAGES ...103 Operation beep ...103 INDEX ...104...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. j Handwheel This is used to cut them. Do not cover the air vent while...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. j Handwheel This is used to cut them. Do not cover the air vent while...
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...(to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to start. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the shaft fits...shaft to the right. When the bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your right hand to pass the thread around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ●...
...(to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to start. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the shaft fits...shaft to the right. When the bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your right hand to pass the thread around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ●...
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... winding shaft to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to a suitable length. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for...
... winding shaft to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to a suitable length. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for...
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... or break the needle. 20 b Slide the button and open the cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Be sure to be injured. Actual... Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated.
... or break the needle. 20 b Slide the button and open the cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Be sure to be injured. Actual... Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated.
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...; Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. If the thread unrolls in f place (see... to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. b Slide the button and open the cover. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin...
...; Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. If the thread unrolls in f place (see... to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. b Slide the button and open the cover. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). ... time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). ... time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly...
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a Presser foot lever b Presser foot holder c Shank d Pin X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a Disc-shaped screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the presser foot holder is attached. a Presser foot holder b ...
a Presser foot lever b Presser foot holder c Shank d Pin X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a Disc-shaped screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the presser foot holder is attached. a Presser foot holder b ...
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... wrong side of the fabric. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that... upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. Memo ● We recommend that the thread is shown as below , the...
... wrong side of the fabric. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that... upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. Memo ● We recommend that the thread is shown as below , the...
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... to sew around the curve. After you (counterclockwise) or by pressing (needle position button) once (for models equipped with your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width.
... to sew around the curve. After you (counterclockwise) or by pressing (needle position button) once (for models equipped with your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width.
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... of blouses and to cut the thread. a Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to fabric. g 70 Smocking The decorative stitch created by ironing them. • For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric... "smocking". b Stitch along the stitches. Attach monogramming foot "N". d Select stitch or . The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41).
... of blouses and to cut the thread. a Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to fabric. g 70 Smocking The decorative stitch created by ironing them. • For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric... "smocking". b Stitch along the stitches. Attach monogramming foot "N". d Select stitch or . The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41).
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b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to one side. c Turn the fabric over so that the right side d faces up the seam allowances. 2 1 3 1 3 a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 ...
b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to one side. c Turn the fabric over so that the right side d faces up the seam allowances. 2 1 3 1 3 a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 ...
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... upper thread appears as a single continuous line. • The lower thread is adjusted. If the bobbin is inserted with an incorrect thread tension. 89 a Remove the bobbin from the upper side of the thread with the thread unwinding to the left, and hold the end of the...Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. a Lower side of fabric b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower thread ■ Cause Incorrect lower threading If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded, instead of the appropriate tension ...
... upper thread appears as a single continuous line. • The lower thread is adjusted. If the bobbin is inserted with an incorrect thread tension. 89 a Remove the bobbin from the upper side of the thread with the thread unwinding to the left, and hold the end of the...Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. a Lower side of fabric b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower thread ■ Cause Incorrect lower threading If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded, instead of the appropriate tension ...
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... it with scissors. • For details, refer to "Cleaning the race" on the lower side of the thread around the tab with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the bobbin case. ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is tangled thread...
... it with scissors. • For details, refer to "Cleaning the race" on the lower side of the thread around the tab with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the bobbin case. ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is tangled thread...
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... the threading. If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used . Cause 3 An appropriate setting on the upper tension-control dial is the same as a straight line on the lower side of the fabric. • Symptom 5: The stitching on the type of ... 90) to correct the upper threading. Cause 2 A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are incorrect, the thread tension cannot be used . * Adjust the thread tension while test sewing on a piece of the fabric. The sewing machine needle that is not selected. The lower threading is incorrect....
... the threading. If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used . Cause 3 An appropriate setting on the upper tension-control dial is the same as a straight line on the lower side of the fabric. • Symptom 5: The stitching on the type of ... 90) to correct the upper threading. Cause 2 A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are incorrect, the thread tension cannot be used . * Adjust the thread tension while test sewing on a piece of the fabric. The sewing machine needle that is not selected. The lower threading is incorrect....
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...are using is not Attach the presser foot that is not plugged in the presser foot is pushed to the right. Loosen the upper thread tension. The area around the hole in . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Only use a bobbin that you want ... switch is scratched. Lower the presser foot lever. page 94 4 be removed. page 23 The needle is too tight. The upper thread tension is incorrectly installed. Contact your retailer or the nearest - page 15 99 Use the foot controller properly. page 24 The upper thread was pressed...
...are using is not Attach the presser foot that is not plugged in the presser foot is pushed to the right. Loosen the upper thread tension. The area around the hole in . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Only use a bobbin that you want ... switch is scratched. Lower the presser foot lever. page 94 4 be removed. page 23 The needle is too tight. The upper thread tension is incorrectly installed. Contact your retailer or the nearest - page 15 99 Use the foot controller properly. page 24 The upper thread was pressed...
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...or tangles. Replace the needle. The bobbin is too tight. cap. Reference page 23 - page 15 page 15 - The upper thread tension is scratched or does not turn smoothly. If the thread is tangled. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The.... Bobbin is tangled or breaks. You have not used , or the thread has come out of fabric. Loosen the upper thread tension. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Replace the bobbin. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The lower thread is set incorrectly. ...
...or tangles. Replace the needle. The bobbin is too tight. cap. Reference page 23 - page 15 page 15 - The upper thread tension is scratched or does not turn smoothly. If the thread is tangled. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The.... Bobbin is tangled or breaks. You have not used , or the thread has come out of fabric. Loosen the upper thread tension. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Replace the bobbin. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The lower thread is set incorrectly. ...
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The thread tension is too fine. Correct the upper threading. Correctly install the needle. clean the plate and the race. page 86 You have not threaded the upper .... Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of fabric, thread and needle. Adjust the tension of fabric. Choose a thread and needle that you want to sew. page 29 page 30 Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the...
The thread tension is too fine. Correct the upper threading. Correctly install the needle. clean the plate and the race. page 86 You have not threaded the upper .... Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of fabric, thread and needle. Adjust the tension of fabric. Choose a thread and needle that you want to sew. page 29 page 30 Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the...
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... needle that has been designed for this machine. The stitch is incorrect. APPENDIX ■ After sewing Symptom The upper thread has tightened up. The thread tension is not sewn correctly. Only use a bobbin that are using . If the thread is tangled in the race. Reference page 20, 89 page 23 page..., 21 page 23, 90 page 79 page 41, 93 page 86, 90 page 77 102 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Remove the tangle thread. Correct the upper threading.
... needle that has been designed for this machine. The stitch is incorrect. APPENDIX ■ After sewing Symptom The upper thread has tightened up. The thread tension is not sewn correctly. Only use a bobbin that are using . If the thread is tangled in the race. Reference page 20, 89 page 23 page..., 21 page 23, 90 page 79 page 41, 93 page 86, 90 page 77 102 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Remove the tangle thread. Correct the upper threading.