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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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...knees. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Before using , when cleaning, when making any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you notice anything unusual, such... as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical ...
...knees. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Before using , when cleaning, when making any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you notice anything unusual, such... as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical ...
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...operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used by or near children. • The plastic bag that this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use or store the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; 4 Always keep your work area clear: •..., such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to the needle. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do ...
...operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used by or near children. • The plastic bag that this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use or store the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; 4 Always keep your work area clear: •..., such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to the needle. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do ...
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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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... needle. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding ... thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. 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 lubrication. b Spool pin...
... needle. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding ... thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. 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 lubrication. b Spool pin...
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... Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew" (page 29). For details, refer to "Starting to sew reverse stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. e Presser foot... The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Quick-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to adjust the sewing speed. 6 For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 30). ■ Buttons provided...
... Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew" (page 29). For details, refer to "Starting to sew reverse stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. e Presser foot... The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Quick-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to adjust the sewing speed. 6 For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 30). ■ Buttons provided...
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...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 "SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64). h Character stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch key is... stitches)" (page 64). ■ Keys and indicators provided on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot to sew character stitches. a a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment inside the compartment.
...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 "SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64). h Character stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch key is... stitches)" (page 64). ■ Keys and indicators provided on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot to sew character stitches. a a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment inside the compartment.
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..."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. .... Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N XZ5051-001 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle...
..."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. .... Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N XZ5051-001 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle...
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... outlet that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "I". To reduce the risk of time. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are ...a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with this plug is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not place heavy objects on the cord may result. ● Do not touch the plug with ...
... outlet that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "I". To reduce the risk of time. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are ...a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with this plug is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not place heavy objects on the cord may result. ● Do not touch the plug with ...
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... electric shock. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will run at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to leave the needle in order ...and turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is stopped. After turning on the rear side of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. When you press harder, the machine's speed will increase. Sewing speed controller (for...
... electric shock. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will run at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to leave the needle in order ...and turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is stopped. After turning on the rear side of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. When you press harder, the machine's speed will increase. Sewing speed controller (for...
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...the left needle position. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). The machine can be set so that it is set to the center needle position. a Hold down the "-" side of... stitch (left and turn on . X The machine is now set so that the machine does not beep. 1 turned on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch width adjustment key). After turning on . a Turn off the sewing machine. Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position...
...the left needle position. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). The machine can be set so that it is set to the center needle position. a Hold down the "-" side of... stitch (left and turn on . X The machine is now set so that the machine does not beep. 1 turned on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch width adjustment key). After turning on . a Turn off the sewing machine. Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position...
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..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the sewing machine. e 12 Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this... bobbins of the bobbin Turn on the shaft b Groove of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on this pin. a Pre-tension disk ...
..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the sewing machine. e 12 Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this... bobbins of the bobbin Turn on the shaft b Groove of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on this pin. a Pre-tension disk ...
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... for models equipped with the start /stop button) (for models equipped with the start . Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to wind ... the bobbin a few times. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. start /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 low it may cause...
... for models equipped with the start /stop button) (for models equipped with the start . Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to wind ... the bobbin a few times. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. start /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 low it may cause...
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... the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 12... in, the start/stop button). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to...
... the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 12... in, the start/stop button). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to...
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...open the cover. If bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the .... Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 16. Memo ● When the sewing machine is not a 1 malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. this...
...open the cover. If bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the .... Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 16. Memo ● When the sewing machine is not a 1 malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. this...
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...is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Put the left tab in , feed the end of the thread c through the.... If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin ...be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter 16 Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover.
...is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Put the left tab in , feed the end of the thread c through the.... If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin ...be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter 16 Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover.
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... Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If ...
... Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If ...
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... holding the thread in your right hand. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle ...are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand. Check the table on the previous page. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to...
... holding the thread in your right hand. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle ...are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand. Check the table on the previous page. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to...
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The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.
The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to 4. Replace the bobbin cover...thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the bobbin thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward you (...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to 4. Replace the bobbin cover...thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the bobbin thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward you (...