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..., such as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Use this machine only for household use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Do not use the proper needle plate. Always use outdoors. 7. Do not pull or...
..., such as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Use this machine only for household use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Do not use the proper needle plate. Always use outdoors. 7. Do not pull or...
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... not use the right packing material, the machine could be used. 3. Use only mild soaps or detergents to prevent damage. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take or send this packing material if you fit them correctly. To repair or adjust the machine If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment... scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be damaged. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. Save this machine to inspect and adjust the machine yourself.
... not use the right packing material, the machine could be used. 3. Use only mild soaps or detergents to prevent damage. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take or send this packing material if you fit them correctly. To repair or adjust the machine If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment... scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be damaged. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. Save this machine to inspect and adjust the machine yourself.
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... Stitching ...15 Stitch Width Dial ...15 Reverse Sewing Lever ...15 THREADING THE MACHINE 16 Winding the Bobbin ...16 Lower Threading ...18 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 19 Upper Threading ...21 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle... threader 22 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...24 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...24 Thread Tension ...25 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 26 2. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 34 Making a Buttonhole ...34 Adjusting Buttonholes ...35 Sewing...
... Stitching ...15 Stitch Width Dial ...15 Reverse Sewing Lever ...15 THREADING THE MACHINE 16 Winding the Bobbin ...16 Lower Threading ...18 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 19 Upper Threading ...21 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle... threader 22 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...24 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...24 Thread Tension ...25 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 26 2. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 34 Making a Buttonhole ...34 Adjusting Buttonholes ...35 Sewing...
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...foot. K Foot controller (Page 8) You can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 16, 21) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 16, 21) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 21) 5 Hole for extra spool pin (...Page 25) This holds a second spool of thread for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051 Foot...
...foot. K Foot controller (Page 8) You can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 16, 21) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 16, 21) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 21) 5 Hole for extra spool pin (...Page 25) This holds a second spool of thread for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051 Foot...
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... adjust the stitch length for best results. This is not fed. The position needed for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used when sewing a button. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 35 Stitches 25 Stitches Stitch Name COMB STITCH COMB STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH FAGOTING STITCH DECORATIVE...
... adjust the stitch length for best results. This is not fed. The position needed for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used when sewing a button. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 35 Stitches 25 Stitches Stitch Name COMB STITCH COMB STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH FAGOTING STITCH DECORATIVE...
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... with this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of thread on the spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not...of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151))...
... with this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of thread on the spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not...of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151))...
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...turning the handwheel. 17 If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it is normal to hear the sound of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread CAUTION around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right... controller to the left and remove the bobbin. Then stop the machine. ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winder shaft to break. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft 8 to start. 6 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly When the bobbin seems full and begins 7 spinning slowly, take your...
...turning the handwheel. 17 If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it is normal to hear the sound of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread CAUTION around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right... controller to the left and remove the bobbin. Then stop the machine. ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winder shaft to break. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft 8 to start. 6 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly When the bobbin seems full and begins 7 spinning slowly, take your...
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...Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-...151)). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower Threading • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured. 1 Cover 2 Slide button Put...
...Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-...151)). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower Threading • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured. 1 Cover 2 Slide button Put...
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... enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin 4 down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown by the line in the illustration). 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ●... for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin) This feature is only available on certain models. 1 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in 5 place (see arrow 2) until the cover clicks into place. 2 1 • Replace the cover...
... enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin 4 down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown by the line in the illustration). 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ●... for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin) This feature is only available on certain models. 1 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in 5 place (see arrow 2) until the cover clicks into place. 2 1 • Replace the cover...
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... the cover clicks into place. 2 1 • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 20 If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing immediately...8226; Make sure that were designed to be used with this machine. If it . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Follow steps 1 and 2 from "Lower Threading". 1 Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the bobbin case. Reattach the bobbin cover. If you want to cut it is correctly inserted ...
... the cover clicks into place. 2 1 • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 20 If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing immediately...8226; Make sure that were designed to be used with this machine. If it . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Follow steps 1 and 2 from "Lower Threading". 1 Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the bobbin case. Reattach the bobbin cover. If you want to cut it is correctly inserted ...
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...) so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you guide the thread through both thread guides: the back one first, and then the front one. Make sure you thread the machine properly. Feed the upper thread as shown in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can...
...) so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you guide the thread through both thread guides: the back one first, and then the front one. Make sure you thread the machine properly. Feed the upper thread as shown in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can...
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...the needle holder is only available on the handwheel points directly up. 1 Needle bar thread guide IMPORTANT: 7 Thread the needle from front to its highest position by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your sewing machine is equipped with a needle threader) This feature is in the... highest position, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide 22 Raise the needle to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inch). • If your right hand. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the...
...the needle holder is only available on the handwheel points directly up. 1 Needle bar thread guide IMPORTANT: 7 Thread the needle from front to its highest position by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your sewing machine is equipped with a needle threader) This feature is in the... highest position, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide 22 Raise the needle to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inch). • If your right hand. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the...
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...90/14-100/16. ● You can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. While lightly holding the thread, turn the lever toward the back of the sewing sure that the hook grabs it. CAUTION ● The needle threader can not use needles... will need to make sure that the hook passes through the needle. the needle and grabs the thread. 1 1 2 1 1 Hook 2 Thread • Hold the thread in the range of machine. When using transparent nylon mono-filament thread, you ). Pull down the needle threader lever as much 4 as the twin needle and wing ...
...90/14-100/16. ● You can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. While lightly holding the thread, turn the lever toward the back of the sewing sure that the hook grabs it. CAUTION ● The needle threader can not use needles... will need to make sure that the hook passes through the needle. the needle and grabs the thread. 1 1 2 1 1 Hook 2 Thread • Hold the thread in the range of machine. When using transparent nylon mono-filament thread, you ). Pull down the needle threader lever as much 4 as the twin needle and wing ...
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...; The bobbin cover should still be left over. You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. Other needles could break and injure you. ● When using the twin needle, make sure you use the same color or two different colors of ... needle could break and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is only available on the upper thread to 3. You can use the zigzag presser foot only. 24 Replace the bobbin cover. 3 Sewing with a Twin Needle We have been made for making decorative ...
...; The bobbin cover should still be left over. You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. Other needles could break and injure you. ● When using the twin needle, make sure you use the same color or two different colors of ... needle could break and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is only available on the upper thread to 3. You can use the zigzag presser foot only. 24 Replace the bobbin cover. 3 Sewing with a Twin Needle We have been made for making decorative ...
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...We recommend that you start to back. Thread the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in the same way that you do not pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in front of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide Note Models Equipped with a Needle ...your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. You may damage the machine. 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric 6 Loops appear on back of fabric ■ Upper Tension is too Tight Loops will affect the quality ...
...We recommend that you start to back. Thread the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in the same way that you do not pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in front of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide Note Models Equipped with a Needle ...your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. You may damage the machine. 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric 6 Loops appear on back of fabric ■ Upper Tension is too Tight Loops will affect the quality ...
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... stitches. 26 The wrong combination may bend or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Fabric Type Medium weight fabrics Lightweight fabrics Heavyweight fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn...
... stitches. 26 The wrong combination may bend or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Fabric Type Medium weight fabrics Lightweight fabrics Heavyweight fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn...
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... may break and you may be injured. ● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you turn it the other way may cause the thread to choose the 1 stitch number you are using the machine. You also need to set the pattern selection dial to its highest position and lift... 7 sewing in the forward direction by hand, always turn the handwheel by pressing the foot controller. • You can use the correct presser foot. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, and you (counterclockwise). Pull the upper...
... may break and you may be injured. ● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you turn it the other way may cause the thread to choose the 1 stitch number you are using the machine. You also need to set the pattern selection dial to its highest position and lift... 7 sewing in the forward direction by hand, always turn the handwheel by pressing the foot controller. • You can use the correct presser foot. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, and you (counterclockwise). Pull the upper...
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... presser foot and turn the fabric to the Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch length in its highest position. You can use stitching to lock the threads at the point where you sew using the needle as a reinforcement stitch.) ■ Satin Stitch Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the 3 new ... a triple stretch stitch for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. To prepare the machine for the next seam, 4 pull about 10 cm (4 inch) of thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of zigzag stitches. (This acts as a pivot. Set the pattern selection dial to its highest...
... presser foot and turn the fabric to the Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch length in its highest position. You can use stitching to lock the threads at the point where you sew using the needle as a reinforcement stitch.) ■ Satin Stitch Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the 3 new ... a triple stretch stitch for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. To prepare the machine for the next seam, 4 pull about 10 cm (4 inch) of thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of zigzag stitches. (This acts as a pivot. Set the pattern selection dial to its highest...
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Set the pattern selection dial to the Shell Tuck 1 Stitch. Adjust the thread tension so that 3 it is unfolded you will be sewn along the bias, with the straight stitches sewn on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch ... Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics. Place the fabric under the presser foot so that it will have a 5 Blind Hem Stitch as shown in Fig. Both threads should be used to finish the edge of fabric 3 10 mm (3/8 inch) 4 5 mm (3/16 inch) Note ● The Stretch Blind Hem Stitch is useful for...
Set the pattern selection dial to the Shell Tuck 1 Stitch. Adjust the thread tension so that 3 it is unfolded you will be sewn along the bias, with the straight stitches sewn on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch ... Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics. Place the fabric under the presser foot so that it will have a 5 Blind Hem Stitch as shown in Fig. Both threads should be used to finish the edge of fabric 3 10 mm (3/8 inch) 4 5 mm (3/16 inch) Note ● The Stretch Blind Hem Stitch is useful for...
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... speed. 4 ■ Joining Fabric You can use the Elastic Stitch to mend. Put the edge of the two pieces of the tear, sew using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. If you keep the two fabric edges close together.
... speed. 4 ■ Joining Fabric You can use the Elastic Stitch to mend. Put the edge of the two pieces of the tear, sew using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. If you keep the two fabric edges close together.