Brother International NX-400 Support Question
Brother International NX-400 Support Question
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Question posted by pebesown on November 5th, 2014
Hems In Stretch Fabric
using a nx 400 what settings and pressure foot is needed to re-sew hems in jersey knit fabric.
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Related Brother International NX-400 Manual Pages
Accessory Catalog - Page 3
..., quilting, embroidery and even crafting capability!
We invite you need a lightweight and affordable sewing machine for garment construction, heirloom sewing or home decoration can only dream about.
B Innov-is 1200, 1000
Affordable Sewing & Embroidery Combination Machines
Everyday sewing features and 7" x 5" embroidery for travel! E CS6000i/T, HS2000, HS1000, BC1000,
EX660, CS100T...
Accessory Catalog - Page 4
... the needle does not hit the presser foot, and then tighten the clamp screw with just right pressure.
1.
Use these utility presser feet and accessories to add a professional finish to your sewing projects. Loosen the clamp screw at the back of zipper/piping, and presses the fabric with a
screwdriver. 5. Sew.
Its position can be adjusted exactly...
Accessory Catalog - Page 12
... thread tension and test various settings to see which one works on thin to mark construction details by creating tailor tacks.
Gathering Foot
Used for edge-stitching heavy fabric such as home decor. Ideal for ULT series, PC-6500, PC-8200 and PC-8500 sewing machines.
Place threaded beads in place using . 3. Sew a few stitches to more than...
Accessory Catalog - Page 14
...by Janice Ferguson and Suzanne Sawko
1/4" Piecing Foot 1/4" Piecing Foot with Guide
Quilting Guide
Brother Quilting
Feet
26
SA125 All Brother home-use sewing machines
SA185 All Brother home-use sewing machines
SA132 All Brother home-use sewing machines
1/4" Piecing Foot
Best for quilt and patchwork piecing with the seam that rests against the fabrics as the straight stitch is sewn. Adjust...
Accessory Catalog - Page 38
... of the piping tape into the tape guide and then under the piping foot. 4. Note: When the fabrics gather, tighten the thread tension. Pearls and Sequins Foot
Attaches threaded pearls or beads on the edge of 1 to stretch fabrics.
1. Fold the fabric. 4. Sew. Set the machine setting: 3 thread overlock, stitch width at 5 mm, or 4 thread overlock, stitch width at the...
Accessory Catalog - Page 39
...4. Prepare a 40/42 mm (approx. 1-1/2") wide fabric tape. 2. Pull the fabric tape behind the presser foot. 5. Using optional presser feet gives you more professional results. Sew. Brother Cover Stitch Feet
75
Go for sewing stretch fabrics.
Attach TB presser foot included in the machine. 3.
Set up your machine for 6 mm (approx. 1/4") wide stitch, two needles, three threads...
Users Manual - English - Page 10
...57 Automatically cutting the thread ...58 Saving stitch settings ...60 Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot 61
Useful Sewing Tips ...62
Trial sewing ...62 Changing the sewing direction ...62 Sewing curves ...62 Sewing thick fabrics ...63 Sewing thin fabrics ...64 Sewing stretch fabrics ...64 Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics ...64 Sewing an even seam allowance ...64
UTILITY STITCHES...
Users Manual - English - Page 12
... BASICS UTILITY STITCHES
Important Safety Instructions
When using . To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. This sewing machine is being used by authorized dealer. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of the machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be...
Users Manual - English - Page 39
... the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Needle types and their uses
The sewing machine needle that you wish to sew. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
Fabric Type/Application
Medium weight fabrics
Thin fabrics
Thick fabrics
Stretch fabrics
Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel,
Gabardine Lawn
Georgette Poral Denim
Corduroy Tweed Jersey
Tricot...
Users Manual - English - Page 40
... and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle.
● Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur.
● Use a 90/14 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. CAUTION...uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine is being sewn.
● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.
Users Manual - English - Page 43
... the fabric. Raise the presser foot lever.
3
1
1 Needle position button X The needle is raised.
CAUTION
● Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of any other presser foot may occur if the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. CAUTION
● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. 2
1
1 Presser foot...
Users Manual - English - Page 56
... to sew at a faster speed.
1
1 Sewing speed controller • The speed set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in , the start/stop position" (page 16). releasing the pressure on the foot controller, otherwise damage to start sewing, slowly 5 press down hard starts sewing too quickly. The machine can be used for...
Users Manual - English - Page 65
... where reinforcement stitches are
automatically sewn.
Press
7
(OK key). Position the fabric under the presser foot, and
8 then press
(start /stop button is pressed at the end of the
screen.
• When the sewing machine is turned off, the programmed thread-cutting setting is not necessary if a stitch such as
those for programmed thread-cutting...
Users Manual - English - Page 67
... lifter. 3 X The presser foot is operating, the needle may break or the machine may fall out while the sewing machine is raised. If the knee lifter is pressed while the sewing machine is lowered. CAUTION
● While sewing, keep your knee, press the knee lifter to handle the fabric.
■ Using the knee lifter
Stop the sewing machine. 1 • Do not...
Users Manual - English - Page 70
...CONTENTS
Sewing thin fabrics
When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may stick to the presser foot such as leathers or coated fabrics, change the presser foot to the non stick foot.
1
1 Stabilizer material or paper
Sewing stretch fabrics
First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.
1
1 Basting
1
1 Leather
Sewing an...
Users Manual - English - Page 73
... 68 Overcasting Stitches 70 Basic Stitching ...74 Blind Hem Stitching 76 Buttonhole Stitching 78 Zipper Insertion ...85 Zipper/piping Insertion 89 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 Reinforcement Stitching 100 Eyelet Stitching ...104 Decorative Stitching 105 Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 113 Designing a Pattern...
Users Manual - English - Page 83
...the basting stitching.
8
1
2
1
2
1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric
1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric
Memo
● For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the hem against the 7 presser foot guide. For details, refer to "Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length" (page 55). CONTENTS
GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES
Adjust the...
Users Manual - English - Page 119
... Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 113 Sewing patterns
Attach monogramming foot "N".
1
• For details, refer to prevent the fabric from slipping. Be sure to the fabric.
■ Needles and threads When sewing thin, mediumweight or stretch fabrics, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. Start sewing.
3
• The stitching is used .
■ Trial sewing Depending on the type and...
Users Manual - English - Page 135
...-
ting
No
J
Patchwork stitching, decorative stitching
and sewing overcasting on stretch fabrics and decorative stitching
4.0 (3/16)
0.0-7.0 (0-1/4)
Reinforce-...Foot
Stitch Name Pattern
Application
Stitch Width [mm (inch.)]
Stitch Length [mm (inch.)]
Auto Manual Auto Manual
CONTENTS
GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES
11
12
13 Overcasting
stitch 14
15
16
17 Blind hem...
Users Manual - English - Page 151
..., 25 start/stop button Cover D, 49
starting sewing 49
stitch guide foot Cover A, 64
stitch keys Cover E stitch length 56 stitch selection key Cover E stitch settings 128 stitch width 55
controlling 99 stitching density 118 storing patterns 120 straight stitch 74 stretch fabrics 64
T
thick fabrics 63 thin fabrics 64
thread cutter Cover B, 53 thread cutter button...
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