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S2_brotherE_Cover2.fm Page A Tuesday, March 30, 2004 1:36 PM Enclosed Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are enclosed. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. Accessories Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model CS-8060/CS-80. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: XA4813-051) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 14. 15. 16.
S2_brotherE.book Page B Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view E 1 2 D 3 C B A 4 ? 5 9 6 8 7 7 1 Thread cassette compartment cover 2 Thread cassette compartment Insert a thread cassette into the thread cassette compartment.
S2_brotherE.book Page C Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM ———————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section 1 1 2 2 3 3 7 7 6 5 4 1 Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. 2 Needle bar thread hook Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread hook. 3 Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams.
S2_brotherE.book Page D Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 1 2 7 3 6 5 4 1 Thread cassette indicator The indicator lights up or goes off depending on the condition of the sewing machine. Green: A thread cassette can be inserted. Red: A thread cassette cannot be inserted. Off: The sewing machine has been turned off or a thread cassette is already inserted.
S2_brotherE.book Page E Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM ———————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, consists of various buttons and sliders for specifying how the stitch will be sewn. 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 1 Stitches There are 50 stitches. Select stitch 00-49. A letter (A, G, J, N or R) indicating the presser foot that should be used appears below the stitch number.
S2_brotherE.book Page 1 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 4. 5. 3. 1. Side cutter Part code: SA177, XC3879-002 2. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. Guide foot Part code: SA133, XC1957-002 4. Walking foot Part code: SA140, XC2214-002 5. Quilting foot Part code: SA129, XC1948-002 Memo ● To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center.
S2_brotherE.book Page 2 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the “Important Safety Instructions” (page 6), and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.
S2_brotherE.book Page 3 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Contents Enclosed Accessories ................................................................................................ Cover A Accessories .............................................................................................................................................Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions .......................................................... Cover B Front view ................................
S2_brotherE.book Page 4 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— SEWING BASICS .............................................................................................41 Sewing ............................................................................................................................... 42 General sewing procedure ................................................................................................................
S2_brotherE.book Page 5 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM APPENDIX .......................................................................................................95 Stitch Settings ....................................................................................................................96 Utility stitches ................................................................................................................................................. 96 Maintenance .....................
S2_brotherE.book Page 6 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Important Safety Instructions When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
S2_brotherE.book Page 7 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.
S2_brotherE.book Page 8 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread takeup lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2.
S2_brotherE.book Page 9 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM 1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off .................................................................................10 Winding/Installing the Bobbin ...............................................................................12 Upper Threading ....................................................................................................
S2_brotherE.book Page 10 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
S2_brotherE.book Page 11 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Turning on the machine 1 off (the main power switch is set to “O”), and Make sure that the sewing machine is turned then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a 2 household electrical outlet. Turning off the machine When you are finished using the sewing machine, turn it off.
S2_brotherE.book Page 12 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, XA5539-151) designed specifically for this sewing machine.
S2_brotherE.book Page 13 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM 5 Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. CAUTION ● Two spool cap sizes are available, Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto 6 the bobbin thread spool pin. allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break. Note Slide the spool cap onto the bobbin thread 7 spool pin.
S2_brotherE.book Page 14 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— While using your left hand to hold the end of 9 the thread that wraps around the thread guide Memo ● When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the enclosed spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool.
S2_brotherE.book Page 15 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Slide the sewing speed controller to the right a (so that the speed will be fast). e Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left. 1 f Remove the bobbin from the shaft. g Remove the spool cap and spool. 1 1 Sewing speed controller b Press (start/stop button) once. Swing down the bobbin thread spool pin, h close the bobbin winder cover, and then slide 1 the sewing speed controller back to its original position.
S2_brotherE.book Page 16 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 2 Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. Remove the bobbin cover. 3 hold the end of the thread with your left. Hold the bobbin with your right hand and CAUTION ● Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. • Be careful not to drop the bobbin.
S2_brotherE.book Page 17 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Reattach the bobbin cover. 7 Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. 1 2 1 X The lower threading is finished. Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the procedure in “Upper Threading” (on the next page). Memo ● You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.
S2_brotherE.book Page 18 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.
S2_brotherE.book Page 19 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM CAUTION ● Two spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break. Loading the spool into the thread cassette Load the spool of thread into the enclosed thread cassette to prepare the upper thread.
S2_brotherE.book Page 20 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Push the thread cassette eject lever on the left 3 side of the machine toward the back. Place the spool for the upper thread onto the 6 spool pin. Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the left, as seen from the top. 1 1 1 Thread cassette eject lever X The thread cassette is raised.
S2_brotherE.book Page 21 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM While holding the end of the thread with your 8 right hand and the thread cassette with your left hand, close the cover. • When using special thread such as metallic thread, use the thumb of your left hand to press down on the area indicated in the illustration to create an opening that allows for easier threading. 1 2 Pass the thread through the slit in the top of 9 the thread cassette. Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette.
S2_brotherE.book Page 22 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull the thread under the disc at the front in c the lower-left corner and around to the right, and then cut the thread with the cutter. Follow arrow 6 indicated on the thread cassette. Threading the needle In this section, the procedures for installing the thread cassette and threading the needle are described.
S2_brotherE.book Page 23 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM • If the needle is not raised to the correct position, the needle cannot be threaded with the needle threader. Be sure to check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green before inserting the thread cassette. Insert the thread cassette into the thread 2 cassette compartment. Slowly press down on the thread cassette until it clicks into place.
S2_brotherE.book Page 24 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5 Close the thread cassette compartment cover. Using the extra spool pin When using spools with a size that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette, use the enclosed extra spool pin. X Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished, you are ready to begin sewing. Place the spool of thread onto the extra spool 1 pin.
S2_brotherE.book Page 25 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Thread the thread cassette with the thread 4 from the spool on the extra spool pin. Thread the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using special thread, thread with a thickness of 130/20 or less, the wing needle or the twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader, thread the needle as described below. Remove the needle. 1 • Refer to “ Replacing the needle” (page 32).
S2_brotherE.book Page 26 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Load the spool for the second thread color Using the twin needle 3 onto the extra spool pin. Using the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different colors. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to use the enclosed twin needle and the extra spool pin.
S2_brotherE.book Page 27 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Insert the thread cassette (with the extra spool 5 pin attached) into the thread cassette compartment. Remove the thread for the right side of the 8 stitch from the needle bar thread hook, and then use it to thread the right needle. 1 9 • For details on changing the presser foot, refer Attach zigzag foot “J”. to “ Replacing the presser foot” (page 35). • For more details, refer to step 5 in “ Using the extra spool pin” (page 24).
S2_brotherE.book Page 28 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Start sewing. a • For details on starting to sew, refer to “ Starting to sew” (page 45). X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other. Note ● When changing the sewing direction, press (needle position button) to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric.
S2_brotherE.book Page 29 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Pull out about 10-15 cm (3/8-5/8 inch) of the Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. 5 bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine. 1 Insert the bobbin into the shuttle. 1 • Refer to steps 1 through 5 of “ Installing the bobbin” (page 16). 2 Do not cut the thread with the cutter. Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.
S2_brotherE.book Page 30 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.
S2_brotherE.book Page 31 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread, 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 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.
S2_brotherE.book Page 32 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Hold the needle with your left hand, and then Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in “ Checking the needle” . Press 4 use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle.
S2_brotherE.book Page 33 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM While holding the needle with your left hand, 6 use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. ■ Using the needle-changing tool Use the enclosed needle-changing tool to replace the needle as described below. 1 Install the twin needle in the same way. Pass the needle through the hole in the 1 needle-changing tool.
S2_brotherE.book Page 34 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 4 Lower the needle-changing tool. Insert the needle until it touches the needle 7 stopper, and then use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. X The needle can be removed from the needle bar. Insert the new needle into the hole in the 5 needle-changing tool. Insert the needle with the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine.
S2_brotherE.book Page 35 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric. 1 Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet. CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break. ● Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine.
S2_brotherE.book Page 36 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press the black button at the back of the 4 presser foot holder. Raise the presser foot lever to check that the 7 presser foot is securely attached. 1 2 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. 5 so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the Place a different presser foot below the holder notch in the holder.
S2_brotherE.book Page 37 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Hold the presser foot holder in place with Removing the presser foot holder 2 your right hand, and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder.
S2_brotherE.book Page 38 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Using the optional walking foot With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting. Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot.
S2_brotherE.book Page 39 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM 3 Raise the presser foot lever. 1 1 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised. With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot 4 holder screw, and then remove the walking foot. 1 1 Presser foot holder screw Attach the presser foot holder. 5 • For details, refer to “ Removing the presser foot holder” (page 37). Memo ● Only the straight stitch (with reinforcement stitching) and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot.
S2_brotherE.book Page 40 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy. 5 position. Then, install the flap back to its original Free-arm sewing Removing the flap allows for free-arm sewing, making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs. 1 Slide the flap off to the left. X With the flap removed, free-arm sewing is possible.
S2_brotherE.book Page 41 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM 2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing ....................................................................................................................42 Adjusting the Thread Tension .................................................................................50 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ...................................................................
S2_brotherE.book Page 42 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel, otherwise injuries may occur.
S2_brotherE.book Page 43 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to “ Turning on the machine” (page 11). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. 2 Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “ Selecting stitching” (page 58). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot.
S2_brotherE.book Page 44 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Positioning the fabric Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected. 2 Press 5 Lower the presser foot lever. (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.
S2_brotherE_chapt2.fm Page 45 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:32 PM When the end of the stitching is reached, (start/stop button) once. 3 press Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the operation buttons or the foot controller. ■ Using the operation buttons Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button (start/stop button).
S2_brotherE.book Page 46 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 3 Turn on the sewing machine. When you are finished sewing, raise the 7 needle, and then cut the threads. • For details, refer to “ Cutting the thread” (page 49). Memo Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 4 right to select the desired sewing speed.
S2_brotherE.book Page 47 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread. 3 (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep the reverse/reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching.
S2_brotherE.book Page 48 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). 7 release X The machine stops sewing. 8 on the foot controller.
S2_brotherE.book Page 49 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. 1 When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped, press (needle position button) once to raise the needle. ■ Using the thread cutter button (Only for models equipped with the thread cutter button) When using a model equipped with a thread cutter button, the thread can easily be cut if the button is pressed.
S2_brotherE.book Page 50 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal.
S2_brotherE.book Page 51 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. For details on the range of values within which the width and length can be set, refer to “ Stitch Settings” (page 96). Adjusting the stitch width Press the stitch width adjustment button in 1 the operation panel.
S2_brotherE.book Page 52 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the stitch length 1 the operation panel. Press the stitch length adjustment button in X The stitch length adjustment indicator lights up. Slide the stitch length adjustment slider to the 2 left or right. Sliding the stitch length adjustment slider to the right makes the stitching coarser; sliding the slider to the left makes the stitching finer.
S2_brotherE.book Page 53 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing After you have set up the machine with the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn, the machine automatically sets the thread tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected.
S2_brotherE.book Page 54 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— CAUTION Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position.
S2_brotherE.book Page 55 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.
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S2_brotherE.book Page 57 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM 3 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting Stitching ..................................................................................................58 Overcasting Stitches ...............................................................................................60 Basic Stitching .................................................................................................
S2_brotherE.book Page 58 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting Stitching You can select any of the various types of stitching available. Selecting stitching Using the operation panel keys, select the desired stitch. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left needle position) is selected. A letter (A, G, J, N or R) indicating the presser foot that should be used appears below the stitch number.
S2_brotherE.book Page 59 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM To adjust the stitch width, slide the stitch 2 width adjustment slider to the left or right. Press the stitch width adjustment button, and then slide the stitch width adjustment slider to adjust the stitch width. 1 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 3 5 Stitch width adjustment indicator Stitch width adjustment button Stitch width adjustment slider Narrow Wide 3 To adjust the stitch length, slide the stitch 3 length adjustment slider to the left or right.
S2_brotherE.book Page 60 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Seven stitches are available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the presser foot that is used.
S2_brotherE.book Page 61 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “ J” . Stitch Name Application Pattern Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 3.5 (1/8) 0.0– 7.0 (0– 1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0– 4.
S2_brotherE.book Page 62 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. The following four stitches can be used to sew overcasting. When the side cutter is attached, be sure to use the settings in the ranges listed below.
S2_brotherE.book Page 63 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Raise the presser foot lever to check that the 4 side cutter is securely attached. Position the fabric in the side cutter. 8 The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter. CAUTION ● If the thread cassette is to be installed with the side cutter attached, be sure to lower the presser foot lever.
S2_brotherE.book Page 64 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Name Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Application Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto 0.0– 7.0 (0– 1/4) 2.5 0.2– 5.
S2_brotherE.book Page 65 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Stitch Name Application Pattern Blind hem stitch Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics 0.0 (0) +3 – – 3 2.0 1.0– 3.5 (1/16) (1/16– 1/8) R Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics 0.0 (0) +3 – – 3 2.0 1.
S2_brotherE.book Page 66 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjust the stitch width until the needle 6 slightly catches the fold of the hem. R ■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle does not catch enough of the hem fold, move the stitch width adjustment lever to the right. This makes the stitch wider to move the needle closer onto the fold.
S2_brotherE.book Page 67 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Five stitches are available for sewing one-step buttonholes. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Buttonhole stitch Buttonsewing stitch Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Presser Foot Manual Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics 5.0 3.0– 5.0 0.4 0.2– 1.
S2_brotherE.book Page 68 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. 1 1 1 1 Reinforcement stitching The names of parts of buttonhole foot “ A” , which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 and length of the buttonhole.
S2_brotherE.book Page 69 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot.
S2_brotherE.book Page 70 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Raise the presser foot lever, remove the 8 fabric, and cut the thread. Raise the buttonhole lever to its original 9 position. Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at 0 the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut.
S2_brotherE.book Page 71 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of 1 buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Measure the distance between the holes in the 1 button to be attached.
S2_brotherE.book Page 72 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 4 Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Start sewing. 9 • After sewing for about 10 seconds at low 1 1 Button • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you.
S2_brotherE.book Page 73 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. Stitch Name Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Application Pattern Auto Straight stitch (center needle position) Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks – Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Manual Auto Presser Foot Manual 2.5 0.2– 5.0 (3/32) (1/64– 3/16) – I There are many methods for inserting zippers.
S2_brotherE.book Page 74 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 6 Select stitch . • For details, refer to “ Selecting stitching” (page 58). Inserting a side zipper Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper for side openings and back openings.
S2_brotherE.book Page 75 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Press the seam allowance so that the right side 4 (the side that will not be stitched) has an extra 3 mm (1/8 inch). CAUTION ● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to 1 2 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 3 mm (1/8 inch) select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.
S2_brotherE.book Page 76 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and 0 then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric. When you are about 5 cm (2 inch) from the c end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and then raise the presser foot lever. d and then continue sewing.
S2_brotherE.book Page 77 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Stitch Name Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Application Pattern Auto Stretch stitch Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Presser Foot Manual Stretch fabrics 1.0 1.0– 3.0 2.5 1.0– 4.0 (1/16) (1/16– 1/8) (3/32) (1/16– 3/16) Attaching elastic 5.0 1.5– 7.0 1.0 0.2– 4.
S2_brotherE.book Page 78 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 3 Select stitch . • For details, refer to “ Selecting stitching” (page 58). Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while 4 stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric. While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand.
S2_brotherE.book Page 79 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Name Application Pattern Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Attaching appliqués (center baseline/ reverse stitching) 3.5 (1/8) 0.0– 7.0 (0– 1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0– 4.0 (0– 3/16) Appliqué quilting, free-motion quilting, satin stitching 3.5 (1/8) 0.0– 7.
S2_brotherE.book Page 80 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Select a stitch. 5 • For details, refer to “ Selecting stitching” Appliqué stitching (page 58). Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam 1 allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch). Turn the balance wheel toward you, and then 6 begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué.
S2_brotherE.book Page 81 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and 1 place it over the lower piece. Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the 2 pattern spans over both pieces. Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “ piecing” . The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.
S2_brotherE.book Page 82 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “ quilting” . Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide. 1 Baste the fabric to be quilted.
S2_brotherE.book Page 83 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Free-motion quilting With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting. Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole at 1 the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder.
S2_brotherE.book Page 84 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). 4 of the machine on the base, to 1 1 Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of the machine) X The feed dogs are lowered. Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a 5 stitch. • For details, refer to “ Selecting stitching” (page 58).
S2_brotherE.book Page 85 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Stitch Name Application Pattern Triple stretch stitch Bar tack stitch Reinforcing the seams of sleeves and inseams Reinforcing the ends of openings, such as the corners of pockets Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. 1 Attach zigzag foot “J”.
S2_brotherE.book Page 86 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attach buttonhole foot “A”. 2 • For details, refer to “ Replacing the presser The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. foot” (page 35). 3 Select stitch 1 . • For details, refer to “ Selecting stitching” (page 58).
S2_brotherE.book Page 87 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch). Stitch Name Pattern Sewing eyelets, for example, on belts Eyelet stitch 1 Application Attach monogramming foot “N”. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto 7.0 (1/4) 7.0, 6.0 or 5.0 (1/4, 15/64 or 3/16) – 5 Presser Foot Manual – N Start sewing.
S2_brotherE.book Page 88 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Name Fagoting stitch Pattern Application Sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open seam Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto 5.0 (3/16) 0.0– 7.0 (0– 1/4) 2.5 1.0– 4.
S2_brotherE.book Page 89 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Sew with the center of the presser foot 6 aligned along the center of the two pieces of Fagoting fabric. Stitching across an open seam is called “ fagoting” . It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used. 1 along their seams.
S2_brotherE.book Page 90 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “ scalloping” . It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs. 1 Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called “ smocking” . It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.
S2_brotherE.book Page 91 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM 5 Select stitch or . • For details, refer to “ Selecting stitching” (page 58). 6 Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. Stitch between the straight stitches. 1 Attach zigzag foot “J”. J • For details, refer to “ Replacing the presser foot” (page 35).
S2_brotherE.book Page 92 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 4 Heirloom stitching Start sewing. When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or mediumweight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. 1 Install the wing needle. CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.
S2_brotherE.book Page 93 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM 2 Attach monogramming foot “N”. ■ Drawnwork (Example 2) • For details, refer to “ Replacing the presser foot” (page 35). 3 Select stitch . Pull out several threads from two sections of • For details, refer to “ Selecting stitching” (page 58). 1 the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch). With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew 4 along the right edge of the frayed section.
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S2_brotherE.book Page 95 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM 4 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Stitch Settings .........................................................................................................96 Maintenance ........................................................................................................100 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................
S2_brotherE.book Page 96 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Manual Side cutter 0.0– 7.0 (0– 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2– 5.0 (1/64– 3/16) No Reverse No Yes 2.5 (3/32) 0.2– 5.
Side cutter J Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0– 7.0 (0– 1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2– 4.0 (1/64– 3/16) Yes Reinforcement No No J Patchwork stitching, decorative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabric, such as with tricot 5.0 (3/16) 2.5– 7.0 (3/32– 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0– 4.0 (1/16– 3/16) Yes Reinforcement No No J Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0– 7.0 (0– 1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2– 4.
S2_brotherE.book Page 98 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM A Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0– 5.0 (1/8– 3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2– 1.0 (1/64– 1/16) No Automatic reinforcement No No A Secured buttonholes for fabrics that have backings 5.0 (3/16) 3.0– 5.0 (1/8– 3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2– 1.0 (1/64– 1/16) No Automatic reinforcement No No A Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6.0 3.0– 6.0 (15/54) (1/8– 15/64) 1.0 (1/16) 0.5– 2.
Application Walking Foot Side cutter N For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0– 7.0 (0– 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2– 4.0 (1/64– 3/16) No Reinforcement No No N For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0– 7.0 (0– 1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2– 4.0 (1/64– 3/16) No Reinforcement No No N For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0– 7.0 (0– 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2– 4.0 (1/64– 3/16) No Reinforcement No No N For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0– 7.0 (0– 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2– 4.
S2_brotherE.book Page 100 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
S2_brotherE.book Page 101 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Turn the balance wheel toward you until the 3 tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of the race shelf. 3 4 1 Check that the edge of the race shelf is 3, and then insert the shuttle so that the projection on the shuttle aligns with the spring. 6 positioned as in step 1 2 1 2 3 4 Shuttle race Shuttle Edge of the shuttle race Tip of the shuttle hook 2 • Be sure to turn the balance wheel toward you.
S2_brotherE.book Page 102 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom The sewing machine does not operate. Probable Cause Remedy The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine.
S2_brotherE.book Page 103 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for the spool being used, or the thread has come out of the needle bar thread hook). Correct the upper threading. page 18 There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. – The selected needle is not appropriate for the thread being used.
S2_brotherE.book Page 104 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom The fabric is wrinkled. Stitches are skipped. A high-pitched noise is made while sewing. The thread does not pass through the eye of the needle. The stitch is not sewn correctly. 104 Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly, or the bobbin is incorrectly installed.
S2_brotherE.book Page 105 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Symptom The fabric does not feed. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The feed dogs are lowered. Slide the drop feed lever to the left. page 83 The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. page 52 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew.
S2_brotherE.book Page 106 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Error messages If the start/stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the stitch indicator. Follow the instructions that appear. If you press (Stitch selection key) or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears.
S2_brotherE.book Page 107 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. 1 Turn off the sewing machine. While pressing the left stitch selection key ), turn on the sewing machine. 2( 4 X The needle stop position changes to the raised position.
S2_brotherE.book Page 108 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Index Symbols F + key ....................................................................Cover E fagoting .........................................................................89 features ...........................................................................2 feed dog position switch ................................Cover C, 84 feed dogs ...........................
S2_brotherE.book Page 109 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM P T patchwork stitching .......................................................81 piecing .......................................................................... 81 pocket corners .............................................................. 85 positioning fabric .......................................................... 44 presser foot ....................................................Cover C, 35 presser foot holder ...................
