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... installation. 8 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this product are subject to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Use this machine only for their safety. Do not use of this manual. The contents of this manual and specifications...
... installation. 8 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this product are subject to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Use this machine only for their safety. Do not use of this manual. The contents of this manual and specifications...
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... 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 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 (Option 25 Thread tension 27...
... 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 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 (Option 25 Thread tension 27...
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... Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 SA127 F003N: XC1945-002 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 4 Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code...
... Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 SA127 F003N: XC1945-002 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 4 Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code...
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... service center. F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 36) J F KG H I Presser foot lever (Page 18) Used to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (Page 34) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 for 110/120V area Model KD-2902 for use this lever to raise and lower the presser foot. H Foot controller jack / socket (Page 6) Plug in the reverse direction. Flat bed attachment The accessories...
... service center. F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 36) J F KG H I Presser foot lever (Page 18) Used to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (Page 34) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 for 110/120V area Model KD-2902 for use this lever to raise and lower the presser foot. H Foot controller jack / socket (Page 6) Plug in the reverse direction. Flat bed attachment The accessories...
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... parts of the 3 presser foot holder to release the presser foot. 1 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the same way. 1 2 3 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot Put a different presser foot on the needle 4 plate so that the mark on the shank. 8 CAUTION CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric ● Make sure you insert the needle until it 1 or paper under the presser foot to Changing the presser foot remove the needle. screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine...
... parts of the 3 presser foot holder to release the presser foot. 1 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the same way. 1 2 3 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot Put a different presser foot on the needle 4 plate so that the mark on the shank. 8 CAUTION CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric ● Make sure you insert the needle until it 1 or paper under the presser foot to Changing the presser foot remove the needle. screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine...
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...; Presser foot installation orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up . Setting the stitch length dial to " " changes the selected pattern to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you use the pattern selection dial to a stretch stitch. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number 9 To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may...
...; Presser foot installation orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up . Setting the stitch length dial to " " changes the selected pattern to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you use the pattern selection dial to a stretch stitch. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number 9 To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may...
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... making buttonholes and decorative stitches. This is selected, the needle position can be changed from left to the material and thread being used when sewing a button. DECORATIVE STITCH 5 (3/16) Fixed 33 2.5 (3/32) Stitch length dial Depending on a scrap piece of fabric to adjust the stitch length for making a satin stitch (closed zigzag stitch), which is not fed. The position needed for best results. The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25 inch). DECORATIVE STITCH 5 (3/16) Fixed...
... making buttonholes and decorative stitches. This is selected, the needle position can be changed from left to the material and thread being used when sewing a button. DECORATIVE STITCH 5 (3/16) Fixed 33 2.5 (3/32) Stitch length dial Depending on a scrap piece of fabric to adjust the stitch length for making a satin stitch (closed zigzag stitch), which is not fed. The position needed for best results. The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25 inch). DECORATIVE STITCH 5 (3/16) Fixed...
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... in the needle bending or breaking. The machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. If you lightly push the foot controller. Reverse sewing lever You can use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will then sew forward. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB...
... in the needle bending or breaking. The machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. If you lightly push the foot controller. Reverse sewing lever You can use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will then sew forward. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of thread from the hole on using the quick-set bobbin, see page 16. Raise the needle by sliding it may break the needle. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. • For more details on the bobbin. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the foot controller. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before winding the bobbin, when the...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of thread from the hole on using the quick-set bobbin, see page 16. Raise the needle by sliding it may break the needle. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. • For more details on the bobbin. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the foot controller. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before winding the bobbin, when the...
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... needle threader. However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the following illustration. 1 1 1 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● Make sure you may cause sewing problems. 1 Mark on page 17. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the mark on the wheel 3 points up lever before using...
... needle threader. However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the following illustration. 1 1 1 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● Make sure you may cause sewing problems. 1 Mark on page 17. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the mark on the wheel 3 points up lever before using...
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... you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in. Remove the bobbin cover, and...
... you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in. Remove the bobbin cover, and...
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... finished with the fabric. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● Make sure that you . 25 Sewing with a 2 mm width). You can sew with this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to 1 release it together with free-arm sewing, install the flat bed...
... finished with the fabric. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● Make sure that you . 25 Sewing with a 2 mm width). You can sew with this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to 1 release it together with free-arm sewing, install the flat bed...
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... the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ● When using the thread from front to thread the twin needle. Start sewing. 6 For details on starting to sew, refer to "Stitch length dial" on the machine. 4 2 Select a stitch. 5 ■ Twin needle threading You should thread each other. 3 2 1 1 Left needle thread passes through the eye of the bobbin winder shaft. CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the fabric. Thread the left needle using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set...
... the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ● When using the thread from front to thread the twin needle. Start sewing. 6 For details on starting to sew, refer to "Stitch length dial" on the machine. 4 2 Select a stitch. 5 ■ Twin needle threading You should thread each other. 3 2 1 1 Left needle thread passes through the eye of the bobbin winder shaft. CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the fabric. Thread the left needle using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set...
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...or move the buttonhole lever, otherwise the stitching may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ■ Making a buttonhole Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole) 1 Marks on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width Foot Attach the buttonhole foot "A" and set 2 the pattern selection dial to Buttonhole. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Open the button plate and insert the 1 F-1.5 3 button. 3-5 Buttonhole Foot (1/64-1/16...
...or move the buttonhole lever, otherwise the stitching may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ■ Making a buttonhole Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole) 1 Marks on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width Foot Attach the buttonhole foot "A" and set 2 the pattern selection dial to Buttonhole. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Open the button plate and insert the 1 F-1.5 3 button. 3-5 Buttonhole Foot (1/64-1/16...
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... the upper thread down through the 4 hole in the presser foot. Raise the buttonhole lever to sew the project. Raise the needle and the presser foot 0 lever, remove the fabric, and cut the thread. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale...
... the upper thread down through the 4 hole in the presser foot. Raise the buttonhole lever to sew the project. Raise the needle and the presser foot 0 lever, remove the fabric, and cut the thread. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale...
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... 1. The needle may break and you may be injured. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 Sewing buttons Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length [mm (inch)] Zigzag 3 Stitch F (1/64) Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Any Foot Other Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate "M" Measure the distance between the holes in the "-" direction. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side of the buttonhole are the same. Then adjust the stitch width...
... 1. The needle may break and you may be injured. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 Sewing buttons Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length [mm (inch)] Zigzag 3 Stitch F (1/64) Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Any Foot Other Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate "M" Measure the distance between the holes in the "-" direction. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side of the buttonhole are the same. Then adjust the stitch width...
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... Set the pattern selection dial to the 3 Straight Stitch, and then set the stitch width at "2.5" (3/32 inch) (center). Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag 4 Stitch. Align the foot guide with the needle position. Position the needle the distance you want 3 the stitch to the folded hem. • For more details on the machine. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. 6 This foot comes in that position. Turn the foot guide screw and carefully 4 adjust to guide the fabric. ■ When blind hem stitching When blind hem stitching using the blind stitch foot...
... Set the pattern selection dial to the 3 Straight Stitch, and then set the stitch width at "2.5" (3/32 inch) (center). Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag 4 Stitch. Align the foot guide with the needle position. Position the needle the distance you want 3 the stitch to the folded hem. • For more details on the machine. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. 6 This foot comes in that position. Turn the foot guide screw and carefully 4 adjust to guide the fabric. ■ When blind hem stitching When blind hem stitching using the blind stitch foot...
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... not used a bobbin that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Correctly install the needle. Replace the needle. Correct the upper threading. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of fabric. Correct the upper threading. If you want to sew. The needle clamp screw is incorrectly installed. The area around the hole in the thread. The upper thread breaks. Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. Replace the bobbin case...
... not used a bobbin that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Correctly install the needle. Replace the needle. Correct the upper threading. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of fabric. Correct the upper threading. If you want to sew. The needle clamp screw is incorrectly installed. The area around the hole in the thread. The upper thread breaks. Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. Replace the bobbin case...
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... service center. - Replace the bobbin case. Wind the bobbin thread properly. 13 The lower The bobbin is scratched. Remove the tangled thread and clean the race. 41 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for designed for this machine. If thin fabrics are appropriate for the type of fabric. 22 tension is too coarse. Shorten the stitch length. 12 The presser foot you are being fed correctly. Replace the needle plate. breaks...
... service center. - Replace the bobbin case. Wind the bobbin thread properly. 13 The lower The bobbin is scratched. Remove the tangled thread and clean the race. 41 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for designed for this machine. If thin fabrics are appropriate for the type of fabric. 22 tension is too coarse. Shorten the stitch length. 12 The presser foot you are being fed correctly. Replace the needle plate. breaks...
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...Main power 7 Maintenance 41 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........22 replacing 7 Needle threader 19 O Overedge stitching 32 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 16 21 R Race cleaning 41 Reverse sewing lever 13 S Satin stitch 28 , Shell tuck stitching 30 Spool pin 14 17 extra 26 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Stitches built-in 28 names 10 Straight stitching 28 Stretch stitching 9 T Thread cutter 24 Thread tension 27 , Threading lower 15 16 needle threader 19 twin needle 26 upper 17...
...Main power 7 Maintenance 41 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........22 replacing 7 Needle threader 19 O Overedge stitching 32 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 16 21 R Race cleaning 41 Reverse sewing lever 13 S Satin stitch 28 , Shell tuck stitching 30 Spool pin 14 17 extra 26 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Stitches built-in 28 names 10 Straight stitching 28 Stretch stitching 9 T Thread cutter 24 Thread tension 27 , Threading lower 15 16 needle threader 19 twin needle 26 upper 17...