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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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...grasp the plug and pull it can quickly be sure to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or water is not working properly, if... extension cord. • Always unplug your back or knees. DANGER - Before using this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. When transporting the sewing machine, be accessed for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Do not use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor...
...grasp the plug and pull it can quickly be sure to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or water is not working properly, if... extension cord. • Always unplug your back or knees. DANGER - Before using this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. When transporting the sewing machine, be accessed for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Do not use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor...
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...• Do not store objects on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in the needle area. • Do not use the machine near children. • The plastic bag that you do not deflect the needle and cause it could cause the... needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all ...
...• Do not store objects on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in the needle area. • Do not use the machine near children. • The plastic bag that you do not deflect the needle and cause it could cause the... needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all ...
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... Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The...
... Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The...
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... 24) This holds a second spool of thread for lubrication. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. Not for...the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to cut them. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin...
... 24) This holds a second spool of thread for lubrication. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. Not for...the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to cut them. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin...
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...) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to raise or lower the needle. k Needle ... button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can ...
...) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to raise or lower the needle. k Needle ... button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can ...
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...you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to check the combined characters. a a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment ...inside the compartment. For details, refer to sew character stitches. For details, refer to add or delete characters. d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width....
...you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to check the combined characters. a a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment ...inside the compartment. For details, refer to sew character stitches. For details, refer to add or delete characters. d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width....
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...121 XD0360-021 X59476-021 XC8349-021 130920-021 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122)...Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-033 XC3098...
...121 XD0360-021 X59476-021 XC8349-021 130920-021 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122)...Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-033 XC3098...
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... power source. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may result. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged in the following precautions concerning the power supply...it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. If the cord or plug is turned on. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the ...
... power source. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may result. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged in the following precautions concerning the power supply...it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. If the cord or plug is turned on. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the ...
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...socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn on the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the...leave the needle in use. Turn off the sewing machine. X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is plugged in order to select the desired sewing speed. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or a right...
...socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn on the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the...leave the needle in use. Turn off the sewing machine. X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is plugged in order to select the desired sewing speed. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or a right...
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... the same operation to change the initial needle position to Normally, the straight stitch (left and turn on the sewing machine. X The machine is automatically selected when it will not beep. 11 Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the... machine is pressed. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection b key) on . Turn off the sewing machine. X The initial needle position changes to the center needle position. This setting ...
... the same operation to change the initial needle position to Normally, the straight stitch (left and turn on the sewing machine. X The machine is automatically selected when it will not beep. 11 Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the... machine is pressed. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection b key) on . Turn off the sewing machine. X The initial needle position changes to the center needle position. This setting ...
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...winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. If you use bobbins from the inside of thread is not in as far ... (part code: SA156, SFB). b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. e 12 Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this pin. ...onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the right.
...winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. If you use bobbins from the inside of thread is not in as far ... (part code: SA156, SFB). b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. e 12 Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this pin. ...onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the right.
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Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller,... connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is...
Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller,... connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is...
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...Wound poorly 14 If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread... the start/stop button) to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 12). Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin winder...
...Wound poorly 14 If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread... the start/stop button) to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 12). Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin winder...
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...needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the ... designed to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 16. Memo ● When the sewing machine is not correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is started or the Slide the button and open the cover.
...needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the ... designed to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 16. Memo ● When the sewing machine is not correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is started or the Slide the button and open the cover.
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...thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread c through the tension-...thread. Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. • Only use bobbins that were designed to sew, follow the procedure in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). • Replace... break the needle. 1 a Cutter 16 Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover.
...thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread c through the tension-...thread. Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. • Only use bobbins that were designed to sew, follow the procedure in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). • Replace... break the needle. 1 a Cutter 16 Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover.
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.... Be sure to raise the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For ... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17
.... Be sure to raise the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For ... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17
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... out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with your left . a 5 cm... (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide If you may tangle on this pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.
... out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with your left . a 5 cm... (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide If you may tangle on this pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.
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Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle.
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle.
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... by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up or by hand so... handwheel toward the back of both threads d and pull them toward you draw up the bobbin thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the machine under the presser foot.
... by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up or by hand so... handwheel toward the back of both threads d and pull them toward you draw up the bobbin thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the machine under the presser foot.