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Question posted by scottjoann71 on September 30th, 2013

While Embroidering My Upper Thread Keeps Fraying. I

se400 brother , needle is 90/14. And thread is 40 wt

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Users Manual - English - Page 6

...of thread ...31 Threading the upper thread ...32 Using the twin needle ...36 Replacing the Needle ...39 Needle precautions ...39 Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 39 Checking the needle ...40 Replacing the needle ...41 Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Presser foot precautions ...43 Replacing the presser foot ...43 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 45 Sewing...

Users Manual - English - Page 10

... authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.*1 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.*2 28.*2 29. 30. 31.*2 32. 33. *1 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) *2 Not included depending on the machine rating plate. If any item is mentioned on the model. 8

Users Manual - English - Page 12

... needle threader lever to cut them. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of the machine parts. m Thread tension dial (page 59, 145) Adjust the upper thread...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

... (page 52) Insert the plug on and off. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to use your machine. 11 b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... beginning of each other. d Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper and the bobbin threads. For details, refer to raise or lower the needle. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to "Cutting the thread" (page 55). For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.

Users Manual - English - Page 15

.... i Sewing machine help key Press to perform operations. c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. For details, refer to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

Turning the Machine On/Off 16 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 18 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 22 Upper Threading ...31 Replacing the Needle 39 Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 46 1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... LCD (page 163). Down Up Allows the stitch width to the next page. 1 Attribute Needle position Stitch width control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is the number for embroidering) (page 134). Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that can...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

...X The LCD comes on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The sewing machine help key) on the sewing machine. Memo z For details on . bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on the LCD display for the...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

...in the bobbin. Pick up in the direction of spool being used . Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to the...cap sizes are available, allowing you to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Press down on the left. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove ...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... needle threader cannot be used , refer to "Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types" (page 39). When using the needle threader)" (page 36). ● Never use the thread of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 34

...d cap that the spool is correctly raised when the mark on the machine. If the upper threading is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. a CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. a a Needle position button Note z The needle is horizontal and the thread unwinds to raise the needle. Memo z If the presser foot is not correct, the...

Users Manual - English - Page 51

... with your finger is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and then select the desired stitch again. c X The straight stitch (left needle position) is selected, the icon for the stitch. Memo z For details on adjusting the stitch width, stitch length and thread tension, refer to "Useful Functions" (page 61...

Users Manual - English - Page 120

... the upper thread, use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on large pieces of the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is enough bobbin thread. For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 41). Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is necessary for embroidery. For details, refer to use a 90/14...

Users Manual - English - Page 147

... beginning embroidering. z If the tension dial is changed using the thread tension dial. When doing machine embroidery, the tension dial should be saved in the sewing machine's memory. Memo z If the stitches appear loose, turn the tension up one notch and resew. ■ Correct thread tension The thread tension is correct when upper thread is too loose The upper thread has...

Users Manual - English - Page 149

... you have finished embroidering, cut the n thread. e Press (Start/stop the a sewing machine. Press . Press (Back one more time to go to previous color. Press one color) to return to the d beginning of "ABC". Press (Start/stop button) to stop button) to continue the f design. Use (change position keys) to move l the needle to the...

Users Manual - English - Page 150

... you have changed the layout, you need to "Stopping while embroidering" (page 148). Press (Start/stop button) to the previous screen. EMBROIDERY Thread runs out partway through a design When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while sewing, the sewing machine stops. Move the needle back about 10 stitches. (Forward one stitch) increases the stitch number. Set...

Users Manual - English - Page 160

.... Stop the sewing machine and set up correctly. The fabric is on the left side of the embroidery frame does not cause problems, rotate the pattern and embroider. The bobbin thread is pinched. It is incorrectly Correctly install the bobbin thread. The thread tension is attached. No stabilizer material is incorrect. The upper thread was being embroidered, and the...

Users Manual - English - Page 167

... 10 foot controller 9, 52 changing sewing direction 65 foot controller jack 11 checking needle 40 frame pattern selection 137 cleaning bobbin case 152 fraying, preventing 74 cleaning brush 9 free-arm sewing 46 cleaning machine surface 152 free-motion quilting 102 concealed seams 90 front view 10 connecting character patterns 146 country thread 19, 134 G crazy quilt...

Users Manual - English - Page 169

... adjustment 59, 145 threading 31 threading bobbin 22 5 threading needle 31 threading needle manually 36 tips 65 touch panel 13 trial sewing 65 triple stretch stitch 78, 95, 103 troubleshooting 154 turning machine on/off 16 twin needle 9 twin needle sewing 36 U upper thread 31 upper thread spool 31 upper thread tension 59, 145 Upper Threading 31 utility stitch key...