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... selection dial 11 Patterns and stitch names 11 Reverse sewing lever 12 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 16 Upper threading 17 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a twin needle... thin fabrics 25 Sewing stretch fabrics 25 Stitching cylindrical pieces 25 Sewing with a needle threader 19 Drawing up the lower thread 21 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 22 2. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 35 Zipper insertion 35 Gathering 36 Appliqués 36 USING OPTIONAL ...
... selection dial 11 Patterns and stitch names 11 Reverse sewing lever 12 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 16 Upper threading 17 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a twin needle... thin fabrics 25 Sewing stretch fabrics 25 Stitching cylindrical pieces 25 Sewing with a needle threader 19 Drawing up the lower thread 21 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 22 2. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 35 Zipper insertion 35 Gathering 36 Appliqués 36 USING OPTIONAL ...
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... or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. G Main power and sewing light switch (Page 8) You can be stored in the reverse direction. THE MAIN PARTS 3 2 1 1 J 4 5 D 6 C E 7 B 8 F 9 0 A 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this lever to stitch in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. J Handle Carry the...
... or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. G Main power and sewing light switch (Page 8) You can be stored in the reverse direction. THE MAIN PARTS 3 2 1 1 J 4 5 D 6 C E 7 B 8 F 9 0 A 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this lever to stitch in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. J Handle Carry the...
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... will not work properly. SA156 is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in completely. 13 CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is Class 15 type... disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this ...
... will not work properly. SA156 is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in completely. 13 CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is Class 15 type... disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this ...
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... the handwheel is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 14 If the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. The machine may tangle around the bobbin. While holding the end of the... to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the right. this is wound around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto...
... the handwheel is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 14 If the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. The machine may tangle around the bobbin. While holding the end of the... to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the right. this is wound around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto...
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...) and raise the presser foot lever. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before starting sewing. Refer to "Drawing up the lower thread before threading the lower thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. Remove the bobbin cover by the arrow. If you accidentally step... on page 21 after threading the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect...
...) and raise the presser foot lever. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before starting sewing. Refer to "Drawing up the lower thread before threading the lower thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. Remove the bobbin cover by the arrow. If you accidentally step... on page 21 after threading the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect...
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...bobbin) Replace the bobbin cover. When sewing gathers or darts, you to 4 from "Lower 1 threading" on certain models. Lower threading (for models equipped with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (3). • At... this time, check that some thread will be left over. Then, pull the thread toward you can draw up the lower thread" (page 21). 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with thread. Follow steps 1 to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 16 Put the...
...bobbin) Replace the bobbin cover. When sewing gathers or darts, you to 4 from "Lower 1 threading" on certain models. Lower threading (for models equipped with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (3). • At... this time, check that some thread will be left over. Then, pull the thread toward you can draw up the lower thread" (page 21). 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with thread. Follow steps 1 to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 16 Put the...
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... lever. 2 Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on page 22. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break...
... lever. 2 Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on page 22. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break...
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... the needle by holding the thread from front to thread the needle (see next section). 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take-up lever is equipped with your right hand, pass the thread Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward...● Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you (counterclockwise) so that the spring in the following illustration. 1 Thread the needle from the spool 5 with a needle threader, use ...
... the needle by holding the thread from front to thread the needle (see next section). 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take-up lever is equipped with your right hand, pass the thread Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward...● Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you (counterclockwise) so that the spring in the following illustration. 1 Thread the needle from the spool 5 with a needle threader, use ...
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... home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread. 1 Mark on page 17. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the mark on certain models. Follow steps 1 to make sure... threader) This feature is only available on the wheel 3 points up as shown in the following illustration. 1 While lowering the needle threader lever, 4 hook the thread onto the guide. 2 1 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide Pull down the needle threader lever ...
... home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread. 1 Mark on page 17. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the mark on certain models. Follow steps 1 to make sure... threader) This feature is only available on the wheel 3 points up as shown in the following illustration. 1 While lowering the needle threader lever, 4 hook the thread onto the guide. 2 1 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide Pull down the needle threader lever ...
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... through 8 the eye of the needle toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the thread with force or it may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm the machine (toward... the front of Pass the end of the thread through the eye of the needle, start from step 3 again. While lightly holding the thread, turn the 6 needle threader lever toward you). Raise the presser foot lever. 9 20
... through 8 the eye of the needle toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the thread with force or it may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm the machine (toward... the front of Pass the end of the thread through the eye of the needle, start from step 3 again. While lightly holding the thread, turn the 6 needle threader lever toward you). Raise the presser foot lever. 9 20
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...the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 21 Draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in 3 the previous steps... or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pull on the upper thread to 3. Before you (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■...
...the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 21 Draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in 3 the previous steps... or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pull on the upper thread to 3. Before you (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■...
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... colored) Easily frayed fabrics Cotton thread Synthetic thread 50-90 65/9-90/14 Silk thread 50 For top-stitching Synthetic thread Silk thread 30 50-60 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use a thread weighted #20 or lower. Using...FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size ...
... colored) Easily frayed fabrics Cotton thread Synthetic thread 50-90 65/9-90/14 Silk thread 50 For top-stitching Synthetic thread Silk thread 30 50-60 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use a thread weighted #20 or lower. Using...FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size ...
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...controller. Change the presser foot (see page 11). Turning it toward you turn the handwheel by turning the 2 handwheel toward the rear of thread toward you may be injured. ● Always use the wrong presser foot, the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break and...personal injury or damage to select a 3 stitch (see page 10). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be injured. ● When you (counterclockwise). The machine may start sewing without placing the fabric under...
...controller. Change the presser foot (see page 11). Turning it toward you turn the handwheel by turning the 2 handwheel toward the rear of thread toward you may be injured. ● Always use the wrong presser foot, the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break and...personal injury or damage to select a 3 stitch (see page 10). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be injured. ● When you (counterclockwise). The machine may start sewing without placing the fabric under...
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... your foot off the foot controller. 0 The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Using the needle as those used for back tacking and reinforcing seams by turning the a handwheel toward you want..." on the foot controller. 9 The machine starts sewing. While holding the end of the thread and 7 the fabric with your left side of the c machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. . 1 Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under ...
... your foot off the foot controller. 0 The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Using the needle as those used for back tacking and reinforcing seams by turning the a handwheel toward you want..." on the foot controller. 9 The machine starts sewing. While holding the end of the thread and 7 the fabric with your left side of the c machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. . 1 Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under ...
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... toward you . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. You can sew with bent needles. The flat side of thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with a 2 mm width). Slide the part that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do...; When you have designed your machine so you wish to sew cylindrical pieces such as a single needle (see page 8-9). If this needle and two top threads.
... toward you . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. You can sew with bent needles. The flat side of thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with a 2 mm width). Slide the part that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do...; When you have designed your machine so you wish to sew cylindrical pieces such as a single needle (see page 8-9). If this needle and two top threads.
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...the top of the machine. Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. 3 2 1 2 1 First spool 2 Second spool ■ Twin needle threading You should thread each needle separately. Thread the right needle from the second spool to 3 thread the machine to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the ... single needle). See page 18 for more details. See page 18 for more details. 1 Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide. 2 Right needle thread passes in the hole on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Put the second spool of the...
...the top of the machine. Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. 3 2 1 2 1 First spool 2 Second spool ■ Twin needle threading You should thread each needle separately. Thread the right needle from the second spool to 3 thread the machine to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the ... single needle). See page 18 for more details. See page 18 for more details. 1 Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide. 2 Right needle thread passes in the hole on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Put the second spool of the...
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... may be damaged. You may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 15 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension ... Upper tension is too tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may bend or break. ● The twin needle should only be sure to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is...
... may be damaged. You may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 15 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension ... Upper tension is too tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may bend or break. ● The twin needle should only be sure to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is...
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Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" on page 17 and rethread the upper thread. 2 25 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on the back of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. 28 ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on back of the fabric.
Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" on page 17 and rethread the upper thread. 2 25 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on the back of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. 28 ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on back of the fabric.
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... Stitch 10 (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. The middle position is the setting for making decorative stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use...
... Stitch 10 (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. The middle position is the setting for making decorative stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use...
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... basting pins to hold the two fabric edges close together. • Use the basting pins to join two pieces of the tear, sew using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. As you are using 2 the Elastic Stitch as when making patchwork.
... basting pins to hold the two fabric edges close together. • Use the basting pins to join two pieces of the tear, sew using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. As you are using 2 the Elastic Stitch as when making patchwork.