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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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..., when making any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. When transporting the sewing machine, be accessed for purchasing this manual for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical...
..., when making any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. When transporting the sewing machine, be accessed for purchasing this manual for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical...
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...oxygen is being sewn may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any assemblies, the presser ... of suffocation. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use or store the machine near a heat source, such as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull...
...oxygen is being sewn may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any assemblies, the presser ... of suffocation. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use or store the machine near a heat source, such as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull...
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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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...controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This holds the spool of the upper thread. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31...thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control...
...controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This holds the spool of the upper thread. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31...thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control...
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...button to set bobbin (for models equipped with guides for the selected stitching. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. i Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the...k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to raise or lower the needle. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. The...
...button to set bobbin (for models equipped with guides for the selected stitching. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. i Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the...k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to raise or lower the needle. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. The...
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... the stitch width (mm) (4) are stored in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with the character stitch key) Press this key to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28) . For details, refer to... this key to use. For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for the stitch that 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 sew character stitches. Flat bed attachment The accessories are displayed ...
... the stitch width (mm) (4) are stored in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with the character stitch key) Press this key to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28) . For details, refer to... this key to use. For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for the stitch that 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 sew character stitches. Flat bed attachment The accessories are displayed ...
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... 7 Button fitting foot "M" XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 No. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Note (For U.S.A. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 ... foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-033 XC3098-031 XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model XR-9000. ● 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...
... 7 Button fitting foot "M" XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 No. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Note (For U.S.A. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 ... foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-033 XC3098-031 XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model XR-9000. ● 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...
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...fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged in the following precautions concerning the power supply. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. Pulling on . a To turn off . Do not modify the plug in the ...; Do not insert the plug on the power cord into a wall outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is damaged, take the machine to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. If the cord or plug is being operated, turn off ...
...fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged in the following precautions concerning the power supply. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. Pulling on . a To turn off . Do not modify the plug in the ...; Do not insert the plug on the power cord into a wall outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is damaged, take the machine to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. If the cord or plug is being operated, turn off ...
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...the needle stop position changes to leave the needle in use. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will increase. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be... its jack/socket on the foot controller. Slower Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to sew at a low speed. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). After turning on ...
...the needle stop position changes to leave the needle in use. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will increase. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be... its jack/socket on the foot controller. Slower Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to sew at a low speed. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). After turning on ...
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...needle position. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on . Memo • The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. Hold down the "+" side of ...(stitch width adjustment key). The machine can be set so that it is turned off. • Perform ...
...needle position. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on . Memo • The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. Hold down the "+" side of ...(stitch width adjustment key). The machine can be set so that it is turned off. • Perform ...
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...● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this sewing machine. 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 bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, ...
...● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this sewing machine. 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 bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, ...
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... original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set...) (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 wound, when the thread runs...
... original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set...) (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 wound, when the thread runs...
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..., use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start . Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the ...the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin winder seat. CAUTION ● Be sure to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. c While holding the thread that the spring on...
..., use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start . Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the ...the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin winder seat. CAUTION ● Be sure to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. c While holding the thread that the spring on...
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...a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this machine. Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case, it may ... models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 this sewing machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the...
...a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this machine. Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case, it may ... models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 this sewing machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the...
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...the left tab in the right direction. Be sure to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). • Replace the ...cover so that were designed to sew, follow the procedure in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. ...
...the left tab in the right direction. Be sure to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). • Replace the ...cover so that were designed to sew, follow the procedure in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. ...
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... twice to raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. 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... pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17
... twice to raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. 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... pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17
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... when threading the needle by hand. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take-up lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of... thread you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand. Lower the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on page 21 for models equipped with the needle ...
... when threading the needle by hand. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take-up lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of... thread you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand. Lower the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on page 21 for models equipped with the needle ...
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Fully lower the needle threader lever. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. 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 the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.
Fully lower the needle threader lever. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. 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 the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.
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...) so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. c 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the machine under the presser foot. Draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in... you can draw up the lower thread 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 or by hand so that some thread will be removed. Replace the bobbin cover.
...) so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. c 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the machine under the presser foot. Draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in... you can draw up the lower thread 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 or by hand so that some thread will be removed. Replace the bobbin cover.