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SEWING BASICS 27 SEWING ...27 General sewing procedure ...27 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 ......
SEWING BASICS 27 SEWING ...27 General sewing procedure ...27 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 ......
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... cutter to lower the feed dogs. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 24) This holds a second spool of thread for lubrication. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. o Feed dog position lever (pages 49 and...
... cutter to lower the feed dogs. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 24) This holds a second spool of thread for lubrication. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. o Feed dog position lever (pages 49 and...
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... slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the thread through ... THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/...
... slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the thread through ... THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/...
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... the sewing speed controller). If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot...
... the sewing speed controller). If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot...
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... winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with the start . Pull the thread to pass the thread around the bobbin five or six times. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine...the bobbin winder shaft to cut to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in the bobbin or the needle may cause the thread tension to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your...
... winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with the start . Pull the thread to pass the thread around the bobbin five or six times. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine...the bobbin winder shaft to cut to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in the bobbin or the needle may cause the thread tension to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your...
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...controller and the machine starts to the right. If you could be injured. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins ... 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the...
...controller and the machine starts to the right. If you could be injured. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins ... 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the...
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... thread. Put the left side of the thread c through the bobbin case is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to be passed through the slit, and then pull the thread to be used with the needle position button),... SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that were designed to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the...
... thread. Put the left side of the thread c through the bobbin case is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to be passed through the slit, and then pull the thread to be used with the needle position button),... SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that were designed to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the...
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... presser foot holder in place with b your left side of the presser bar. a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the...
... presser foot holder in place with b your left side of the presser bar. a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the...
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... 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to a higher number. 54 3 31 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to page... 15, 16. 2 a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. If the thread is not shown as below , the thread is...
... 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to a higher number. 54 3 31 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to page... 15, 16. 2 a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. If the thread is not shown as below , the thread is...
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...; When using the twin needle, be achieved. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Trial sewing Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. After you (counterclockwise) or by turning the handwheel toward you...
...; When using the twin needle, be achieved. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Trial sewing Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. After you (counterclockwise) or by turning the handwheel toward you...
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... foot "N". Smocking The decorative stitch created by ironing them. • Be careful not to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28) and "Adjusting thread tension" 3 (page 31). Pull the bobbin threads to fabric. e Stitch between the straight stitches. f 61 It is used to decorate the front of...b Stitch along the stitches. 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 cut the thread. d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called "scalloping". Attach zigzag foot...
... foot "N". Smocking The decorative stitch created by ironing them. • Be careful not to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28) and "Adjusting thread tension" 3 (page 31). Pull the bobbin threads to fabric. e Stitch between the straight stitches. f 61 It is used to decorate the front of...b Stitch along the stitches. 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 cut the thread. d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called "scalloping". Attach zigzag foot...
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b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to one side. g Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks e down to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28). a Needle drop point 62 a ...
b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to one side. g Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks e down to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28). a Needle drop point 62 a ...
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... too tight. Incorrect bobbins will not work . There are knots or tangles in . The needle is scratched. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The upper thread breaks. You have not used the foot controller properly. appropriate for the type of stitch. Loosen the upper thread...pulling the fabric too much. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of fabric. Loosen the upper thread tension. Fit the needle properly. Use the screwdriver to put it right The machine is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that for the...
... too tight. Incorrect bobbins will not work . There are knots or tangles in . The needle is scratched. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The upper thread breaks. You have not used the foot controller properly. appropriate for the type of stitch. Loosen the upper thread...pulling the fabric too much. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of fabric. Loosen the upper thread tension. Fit the needle properly. Use the screwdriver to put it right The machine is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that for the...
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.... page 12 The bobbin is scratched, or has a burr on the wrong side of fabric. Replace the bobbin. - page 12 The thread tension is tangled. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle...center. - The upper thread was not threaded correctly. The upper thread breaks. Adjust the tension of thread and needle for this machine. the bobbin thread properly. page 21 page 26 The thread tension is too tight. Only use a bobbin that are using. page 12 You have not threaded...
.... page 12 The bobbin is scratched, or has a burr on the wrong side of fabric. Replace the bobbin. - page 12 The thread tension is tangled. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle...center. - The upper thread was not threaded correctly. The upper thread breaks. Adjust the tension of thread and needle for this machine. the bobbin thread properly. page 21 page 26 The thread tension is too tight. Only use a bobbin that are using. page 12 You have not threaded...
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... not inserted the needle properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The thread tension is not sewn correctly. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin... case. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Adjust the tension of fabric. The thread is wrinkled. Remove the tangle thread. page 28 page 21 page 70 - 74 APPENDIX Symptom The fabric is tangled,...
... not inserted the needle properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The thread tension is not sewn correctly. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin... case. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Adjust the tension of fabric. The thread is wrinkled. Remove the tangle thread. page 28 page 21 page 70 - 74 APPENDIX Symptom The fabric is tangled,...
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... 7 optional accessories 8 overcasting stitches 42 P patchwork stitching 54 piecing 54 pocket corners 57 presser foot 6, 25 presser foot holder 6, 26 presser foot lever 6, 17 pre-tension disk 12 Q quick-set bobbin 6, 16 quilting 55 quilting foot 56 quilting guide 55 R reinforcement stitching 57 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 S scallop stitching 61 seam...
... 7 optional accessories 8 overcasting stitches 42 P patchwork stitching 54 piecing 54 pocket corners 57 presser foot 6, 25 presser foot holder 6, 26 presser foot lever 6, 17 pre-tension disk 12 Q quick-set bobbin 6, 16 quilting 55 quilting foot 56 quilting guide 55 R reinforcement stitching 57 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 S scallop stitching 61 seam...
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T thick fabrics 32 thin fabrics 34 thread cutter 30 thread guide 17 thread tension 31 trial sewing 32 triple stretch stitch 43 troubleshooting 72 twin needle 24 U upper tension-control dial 31 upper threading 17 utility stitch indicator 7, 28 utility stitch key 7, 28 W walking foot 55 wing needle 63 Z zigzag stitch 32, 42, 53 zipper foot 51 zipper Insertion 51 77
T thick fabrics 32 thin fabrics 34 thread cutter 30 thread guide 17 thread tension 31 trial sewing 32 triple stretch stitch 43 troubleshooting 72 twin needle 24 U upper tension-control dial 31 upper threading 17 utility stitch indicator 7, 28 utility stitch key 7, 28 W walking foot 55 wing needle 63 Z zigzag stitch 32, 42, 53 zipper foot 51 zipper Insertion 51 77