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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
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With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be connected to the terminal which is coloured brown must be destroyed as a plug with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the plug. Always replace the fuse cover, never use a fuse approved by ASTA to the terminal which is marked with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wiring in a live socket outlet. The wire which is fitted with the letter 'N' or coloured black or blue. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable ...
With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be connected to the terminal which is coloured brown must be destroyed as a plug with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the plug. Always replace the fuse cover, never use a fuse approved by ASTA to the terminal which is marked with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wiring in a live socket outlet. The wire which is fitted with the letter 'N' or coloured black or blue. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable ...
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... or detergents to change without notice. 2 Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. To fully enjoy all the features, we...; A power failure occurs during use extension cords. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the operation manual to keep your local authorized Brother dealer.
... or detergents to change without notice. 2 Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. To fully enjoy all the features, we...; A power failure occurs during use extension cords. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the operation manual to keep your local authorized Brother dealer.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING ...
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UTILITY STITCHES 32 OVERCASTING STITCHES 32 BASIC STITCHING ...33 Basic stitching ...33 BLIND HEM STITCHING 34 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 35 Button sewing ...38 ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 41 Stretch stitching ...41 Elastic attaching ...41 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqués ...42 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...43 Piecing ...43 Quilting ...44 Free-motion quilting ...45 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 46 Triple stretch stitching ...46 Bar tack stitching ...46 DECORATIVE STITCHING 48 Fagoting ...49 Scallop stitching ...49 Smocking ......
UTILITY STITCHES 32 OVERCASTING STITCHES 32 BASIC STITCHING ...33 Basic stitching ...33 BLIND HEM STITCHING 34 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 35 Button sewing ...38 ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 41 Stretch stitching ...41 Elastic attaching ...41 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqués ...42 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...43 Piecing ...43 Quilting ...44 Free-motion quilting ...45 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 46 Triple stretch stitching ...46 Bar tack stitching ...46 DECORATIVE STITCHING 48 Fagoting ...49 Scallop stitching ...49 Smocking ......
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1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to lower the feed dogs. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread. c Hole for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. k Handwheel Used to select the stitch and...
1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to lower the feed dogs. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread. c Hole for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. k Handwheel Used to select the stitch and...
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Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button (for models equipped with guides for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is marked with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. For details, refer to adjust the ...
Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button (for models equipped with guides for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is marked with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. For details, refer to adjust the ...
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Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. a LCD (Liquid crystal display) The selected stitch (1), presser foot that you to reduce the stitch length; b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be lost or damaged. 7 press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. press the "+" side to reduce the ...
Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. a LCD (Liquid crystal display) The selected stitch (1), presser foot that you to reduce the stitch length; b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be lost or damaged. 7 press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. press the "+" side to reduce the ...
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... ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700 G The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 75/11...
... ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700 G The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 75/11...
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Electric shock may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to fit in the following precautions concerning the power supply. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Always grasp the plug to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Pulling on the cord may result. ● When unplugging...
Electric shock may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to fit in the following precautions concerning the power supply. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Always grasp the plug to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Pulling on the cord may result. ● When unplugging...
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a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop position to the raised position. Turn off the sewing machine in use. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Memo • Perform the same ...
a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop position to the raised position. Turn off the sewing machine in use. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Memo • Perform the same ...
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If you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that ...
If you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that ...
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If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to break. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ...
If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to break. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ...
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c While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin winder seat. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. a Slit in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass ...
c While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin winder seat. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. a Slit in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with thread. • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with thread. • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you...
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Be sure to cut it. Replace the bobbin cover. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. If the thread unrolls in , feed the end of the thread c through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. b 1 2 • Make sure that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to thread the machine as shown by the line in the right direction. If it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect ...
Be sure to cut it. Replace the bobbin cover. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. If the thread unrolls in , feed the end of the thread c through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. b 1 2 • Make sure that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to thread the machine as shown by the line in the right direction. If it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect ...
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a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice 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. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle ...
a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice 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. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle ...
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CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the range of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Make sure you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can only use the needle threader if you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as the twin needle and wing needle. If you guide the thread through 6 of thread on the previous page. Make sure the main power switch is off when ...
CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the range of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Make sure you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can only use the needle threader if you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as the twin needle and wing needle. If you guide the thread through 6 of thread on the previous page. Make sure the main power switch is off when ...
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e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle.
e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle.
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When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by hand so that some thread will be removed. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the ...
When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by hand so that some thread will be removed. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the ...