Brother International HE-240 Support Question
Brother International HE-240 Support Question
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Question posted by cindyblackburn on August 27th, 2012
Decorative Sewing Stiches (non-embroidery)
When sewing a decorative stick (for example the zigzag), the design shows on the underneath of the fabric rather than on top. Why is it doing this?
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Related Brother International HE-240 Manual Pages
Users Manual - English - Page 6
... the Presser Foot 43
Presser foot precautions ...43 Replacing the presser foot ...43 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 45
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 46
Free-arm sewing ...46
SEWING BASICS
47
Sewing...48
General sewing procedure ...48 Selecting stitching ...49 Positioning the fabric ...50 Starting to sew...51 Securing the stitching ...53 Cutting the thread ...55
4
Users Manual - English - Page 7
... direction ...65 Sewing curves ...65 Sewing thick fabrics ...65 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...66 Sewing thin fabrics...66 Sewing stretch fabrics ...67 Sewing an even seam allowance ...67
UTILITY STITCHES
69
Stitch Setting Chart ...70
Utility stitches ...70
Overcasting Stitches...74
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G 74 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J 75...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
... a lever (page 32).
h Easy-to sew. c Built-in stitches You can start sewing without pulling up (page 12).
e Quick-set bobbin You can select from the built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 117).
7 A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is warming up the bobbin...
Users Manual - English - Page 67
... the stitch
direction to lower the needle.
However, a trial piece of fabric should be used for your project. Turn the fabric using a zigzag
that is selected. "Sewing an even seam allowance" (page 67). Changing the sewing direction
When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in order to obtain
a finer stitch.
Useful...
Users Manual - English - Page 75
...
No
57
A
Horizontal buttonholes for example, on belts
7.0 (1/4)
7.0, 6.0, 5.0 (1/4, 15/64,
3/16)
7.0 (1/4)
7.0, 6.0, 5.0 (1/4, 15/64, No
3/16)
Automatic reinforcement
No
S
Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric
0.0 (0)
0.0-2.5 (0-3/32)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16)
No
Reinforcement
No
64
65
Side cutter*1
66
67
S
Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the...
Users Manual - English - Page 76
... off the main power before replacing the pressor foot.
Stitch Name Pattern
Application
11
Overcasting 12 stitch
13
Preventing fraying in medium weight and thin fabrics
Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and fabrics that is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
a a Guide
Sew with overcasting foot "G".
Users Manual - English - Page 77
... the edge of the fabric with zigzag foot "J". Select a stitch. b
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Stitch Name Pattern
Application
Stitch Width [mm (inch)]
Auto Manual
Stitch Length [mm (inch)]
Auto Manual
Presser...
Users Manual - English - Page 97
... to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Stretch stitching
Attach zigzag foot "J".
b
• For details, refer to stretch fabrics
Stitch Width [mm (inch)]
Auto Manual
0.0 0.0-7.0
(0)
(0-1/4)
Stitch Length [mm (inch)]
Auto Manual
Presser Foot
2.5 1.5-4.0 (3/32) (1/16-3/16...
Users Manual - English - Page 110
... the stitch length" (page 59).
a
Lower the needle into the fabric at the d beginning of the other protective sheet under the fabric before replacing the pressor foot.
e X Once sewing is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Stitch Name Eyelet stitch
Pattern
Application
62
Sewing eyelets, for example, on
belts
Stitch Width [mm (inch)]
Auto Manual
7.0, 6.0 or...
Users Manual - English - Page 120
...impaired, this could cause the pattern to sew incorrectly. Memo
z For good quality embroidery designs be sure there is purchased. For the bobbin thread, use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. The needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to prevent poor quality embroidery designs. CAUTION
● Do not embroider fabrics that it does not hang off , the...
Users Manual - English - Page 143
... on the
Lower the presser foot lever, and press g (Start/stop button).
a
Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame, d and cut it out along the stitching and remove the thread.
• If it is stitched, and the sewing machine stops.
X The cut-out for the appliqué is not cut -out line.
Appliqué...
Users Manual - English - Page 158
...of fabric, thread and needle is incorrect.
Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine is too coarse.
The combination of fabric being sewn.
A bobbin designed specifically for the type of the
fabric....or blunt. The thread is on the wrong side of fabric being sewn, the Shorten the stitch length or sew with
stitch is not used . installed. The upper thread...
Users Manual - English - Page 160
... is tangled and the bobbin case, etc., is hanging off the table, the embroidery unit movement will be impaired. When the bobbin case is on the embroidery frame.
Make sure that the material coming out of the embroidery frame is done with the fabric hanging off the table.
Stop the sewing machine and set up correctly.
Accessory Catalog - Page 3
... a lightweight and affordable sewing machine for travel!
These embroidery only machines create beautiful embroidered results using designs from a variety of the Art machine with these compact and mid-sized sewing machines. Brother Sewing Machine Lineup
04
A Quattro™ 6000D
Duetta™ 4500D, Innov-is 4000D, 2500D, 1500D
State of utility and decorative sewing stitches when you...
Accessory Catalog - Page 15
..., or free-motion. Lower the feed dogs. 2. Set the machine for thick layers of the foot gives you wide visibility in place while stitches are created.
1. Begin to sew moving the fabric at the same pace as zigzag stitch. 5. Fabrics that both hands while keeping the fabric pulled tight. 9. Use the walking foot with the pin...
Accessory Catalog - Page 16
... compatible with Windows 98 or later. Master basic digitizing and embroidery design work with Brother's easy to use PE-DESIGN® Lite. PED-BASIC® lets you to embroidery software?
PE-DESIGN® Lite
New to easily design and create your Brother home embroidery machine. Comes with Brother's PE-DESIGN® 8.0 software!
It comes with USB card writer, 4M...
Accessory Catalog - Page 17
... quality when stitching over differing fabric thicknesses.
- Sewing Decorative Stitches as border designs. Customizable USB Mouse* Pointer Functions.
- This Embroidery Card Reader is compatible with the entire library of your top of embroidery designs
- New Border Frame and 28 Unique Embroidery Patterns. Greater functionality in embroidery fonts.
- Automatic Height Adjuster...
Accessory Catalog - Page 23
... This dazzling Paper Doll collection helps you create your own garden.
Note: Embroidery machine models with maximum 4" x 4" frame sizes will not accept larger designs. NO.52
Brother Embroidery Card Collection
Brother Embroidery Accessories
44
Card No. 53 Scenes
SA353: 45 designs for a 4" x 4" area
A design for a 4" x 4" area This Bear Collection is limited to help celebrate New Year...
Accessory Catalog - Page 33
...
Embroidery Machine Hoops
Brother Embroidery Accessories
64
For all embroidery and sewing/embroidery machines. Take control of spool sizes. Ask your next embroidery, quilting or sewing project...)
SA442
For Innov-is 900D series, SE-350, HE-240, LB6770, Innov-is 4000D/2500D/1500D
SA560 QuattroTM 6000D
Embroidery Machine Hoops
Select hoops appropriate for your selected dealer or check on...
Accessory Catalog - Page 34
... even in a fun assortment of a special and sophisticated look with straight, zig zag or decorative stitches. Here is a wonderful set as well as decorative sewing. For best results, use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for your fabric properly with other sewing and embroidery machine brands. C (White only): The 1,000-meter (approx. 1,100-yds) spun thread is 500D...
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