Operation Manual Embroidery and Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-G00/G02/G04/G05 Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert foreign objects in any opening.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE B Basic operations After purchasing your machine, be sure to read this section first. This section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine’s more useful functions.
CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................. i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. i TRADEMARKS ..................................................... iv WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ..... v Chapter 1 GETTING READY 2 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions....... 2 Machine ................................................................................. 2 Needle and presser foot section ...................................................
CONTENTS Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape ............. 25 Stretch stitching ................................................................... 25 Elastic attaching ................................................................... 25 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ........... 26 Appliqué stitching ................................................................ Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching .......................................... Piecing............................................
CONTENTS A Appendix Chapter 1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2 Care and Maintenance.......................................... 2 Restrictions on oiling .............................................................. Precautions on storing the machine ........................................ Cleaning the LCD Screen ....................................................... Cleaning the machine surface ................................................ Cleaning the race ..........................................
Basic operations This section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine’s more useful functions. Page number starts with “B” in this section. Chapter1 GETTING READY....................................................... B-2 Chapter2 STARTING TO SEW................................................. B-35 Chapter3 STARTING TO EMBROIDER.................................
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 1 Chapter GETTING READY Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine and their locations. Machine ■ Front view a B Flat bed attachment b c d Insert the presser foot accessory tray into the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment.
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 9 Foot controller jack Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. Embroidery Unit 0 USB port (for a USB flash drive) In order to import patterns from a USB flash drive, insert the USB flash drive directly into the USB port. b a c B Needle and presser foot section a e d h b 1 Embroidery frame holder Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to hold the frame in place.
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Operation buttons b c Operation panel and operation keys d e f a g a b c i 1 “Start/Stop” button Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop sewing. The machine stitches at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is pressed. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to “STARTING TO SEW” on page B-35. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode.
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Using the flat bed attachment Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartments. B GETTING READY A presser foot accessory tray is stored in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment.
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Included accessories Included accessories may differ from the table below depending on the machine model you purchased. For more details on included accessories and their part codes of your machine, refer to the Quick Reference Guide. 1. 2. J 3. N 4. 5. I G 6. M R Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) Monogramming foot “N” Overcasting foot “G” Zipper foot “I” Blind stitch foot “R” Button fitting foot “M” 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Note • (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 888-G00. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. • The presser foot holder screw is available through your authorized Brother dealer. (Part code: XG1343-001) • The presser foot accessory tray is available, through your authorized Brother dealer.
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section Presser foot Model 1 Stitch Model 3, 2 Stitch name Model 4 The utility stitch numbers differ depending on the model of your machine. Refer to the column titled “Model 4” for your machine.
Turning the Machine On/Off Turning the Machine On/Off WARNING CAUTION • Use only the power cord included with this machine. • Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with any other appliances plugged into them. Fire or electric shock may result. • Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result. • When unplugging the machine, always turn the main power to OFF first. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the electrical outlet.
Turning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Make sure that the machine is turned off (the main ”), and then plug the power cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine. a power switch is set to “ Insert the plug of the power cord into a household b electrical outlet. When you are finished using the machine, turn it off. In addition, before transporting the machine to another location, be sure to turn it off.
LCD Operation LCD Operation Viewing the LCD The screen below appears when you press on the operation panel. This section contains a description of the utility stitch screen, which appears when any of the keys indicated by 1 is pressed. Pressing any of the keys indicated by 2 displays the character/decorative stitch screen. For details, refer to the “Decorative sewing” section. 1 2 Basic operations B-11 B GETTING READY An opening movie may be displayed when the power is turned on.
LCD Operation ■ Utility stitch screen 6 7 ■ Utility stitch editing screen 8 9 5 6 A 3 1 F No. Display – 9 4 0 G 3 H I B 2 1 8 5 0 4 7 E D C J F Key Name E D C B Explanation Page Stitches Press the key for the pattern you want to sew. Pattern display size Show the approximate size of the pattern selected.
LCD Operation No. Display Explanation Page H Back to beginning key Key Name When sewing is stopped, press this key to return to the beginning of the pattern. For details, refer to “Returning to the beginning of the pattern” in the “Decorative sewing” section. – I Mirror image key After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a horizontal mirror image of the stitch pattern. B-43 J Free motion mode key Press this key to enter free motion sewing mode.
LCD Operation ■ Embroidery settings Page 4 Page 5 C D A B Page 6 F G E H I A Select the embroidery frame to be used and displayed as a guide. For details, refer to “Changing the “Embroidery Frame Display”” in the “Embroidering” section. B When set to “ON”, the embroidery pattern can be selected according to the embroidery frame size that you have selected in number A. For details, refer to “Selecting/displaying patterns according to the embroidery frame size” in the “Embroidering” section.
LCD Operation ■ General settings Page 8 Page 9 L P R Q S B T O U L Select the needle stop position (the needle position for when the machine is not being operated) to be up or down. Select the down position when using the pivot key. (page B-44) M Select whether to hear the beep operation sound. For details, refer to “Operation beep” in the “Appendix” section. N Select whether to display the opening screen when the machine is turned on. O Select the display language.
LCD Operation ■ Choosing the display language a Press b Display page 8. c Use d . and Adjust the “Input Sensitivity” by pressing / . • The higher the setting, the more sensitive the keys will be. The default setting is “3”. Note • We recommend selecting the highest setting if an electrostatic touch pen is being used. to choose the display language. 1 1 Display language d Press to return to the original screen.
LCD Operation Saving a settings screen image to USB flash drive d Press the item to be displayed. 1 2 3 4 B An image of the settings screen can be saved as a BMP file. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the a right side of the machine. 1 USB port 2 USB flash drive b c Press . → The image file will be saved to the USB flash drive. Remove the USB flash drive, and then for future d reference, check the saved image using a computer.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin CAUTION • Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) designed specifically for this machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine. • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). SA156 is Class15 type bobbin.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool e pin. Memo Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. • When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. b c f Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin While holding the thread near the spool with your right g hand, as shown, pull the thread with your left hand, While holding the thread with your left hand, wind the j thread that was pulled out clockwise around the and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front. bobbin five or six times with your right hand. 1 Note • Make sure that the thread between the spool and the bobbin is pulled tight.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin Press the “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the n bobbin. When the foot controller is plugged in, press down on the foot controller. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. You can begin sewing immediately without pulling up the bobbin thread by simply inserting the bobbin in the bobbin case and guiding the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin e Remove the bobbin cover. Hold the bobbin with your right hand with the thread f unwinding to the left, and hold the end of the thread with your left hand. Then, with your right hand, place the bobbin in the bobbin case. While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right h hand (1), guide the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover (2) and lightly pull it with your left hand (3). • The thread enters the tension spring of the bobbin case.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin j Reattach the bobbin cover. Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. B 2 GETTING READY 1 → The bobbin threading is finished. Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the procedure in “Upper Threading” on page B-24. Memo • You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.
Upper Threading Upper Threading CAUTION b Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. • Three 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. For more information regarding the choice of spool caps for your thread choice, see page B-19.
Upper Threading e Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. While using your right hand to lightly hold the thread i passed under the thread guide plate, pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below. B Note • If the presser foot has been lowered and the shutter is closed, the machine cannot be threaded.
Upper Threading l Raise the presser foot lever. Note • If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly, lower the presser foot lever so that the thread is held in place before cutting the thread. If this operation is performed, skip step c. • When using thread that quickly winds off the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut. Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx.
Upper Threading Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed e through the eye of the needle. If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread. Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before free motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.
Upper Threading g Reattach the bobbin cover. Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. c Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread. Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front. 2 1 Using the twin needle Insert the horizontal spool pin onto the bobbin winder With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads.
Upper Threading Thread the upper thread in the same way that the g upper thread for the left side was threaded. m Press 1 . CAUTION 1 Thread guide cover • For details, refer to steps g through i of “Threading the upper thread” on page B-24. Without passing the thread through the needle bar h thread guide, manually thread the right needle. n Start sewing. • For details on starting to sew, refer to “STARTING TO SEW” on page B-35. → Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other.
Replacing the Needle Replacing the Needle 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. CAUTION • Only use recommended home machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. • Never use bent needles.
Replacing the Needle c Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. Press . • When the message “OK to automatically lower the presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press to continue.
Replacing the Needle CAUTION • Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result. g Press B-32 to unlock all keys and buttons.
Replacing the Presser Foot Replacing the Presser Foot Place a different presser foot below the holder so that CAUTION e the presser foot pin is aligned with the notch in the holder. • 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 machine. Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine.
Replacing the Presser Foot ■ Attaching the presser foot holder Note • When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the machine, attach the correct presser foot, turn machine back on and then select the desired stitch again. a Raise the presser foot lever. Align the presser foot holder with the lower-left side of b the presser bar.
Sewing Chapter 2 STARTING TO SEW B Sewing 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 handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. • Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break. • Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
Sewing If necessary, specify the setting for automatic reverse/ e reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length, Adjust the sewing speed with the sewing speed i controller. etc. You can use this controller to adjust sewing speed during sewing. • For details on adjusting the stitch width and length, refer to “Setting the stitch width” on page B-40 and “Setting the stitch length” on page B-40. • When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears on the screen.
Sewing CAUTION • Do not press (Thread cutter button) after the threads have been cut. Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine. a Turn off the machine. Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the b machine. 1 STARTING TO SEW • Do not press (Thread cutter button) when there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in damage.
Sewing Sewing reinforcement stitches Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You can use (Reverse stitch button) to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches. Refer to “Stitch Setting Chart” under the column for “Reverse/ Reinforcement stitching” on page B-47. While pressing (Reinforcement stitch button), the machine will sew 3 to 5 reinforcement stitches at that point and then stop.
Sewing Press (Reverse stitch button) or d stitch button). (Reinforcement Reverse stitch button → The machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and stop. Memo • To turn off the automatic reinforcement stitching function, press again, so it appears as . When the automatic reinforcement stitching function is not active while selecting character/ decorative stitches Machine starts sewing and then sews reinforcement stitches while holding the Reverse stitch button.
Setting the Stitch Setting the Stitch This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width, stitch length, “L/R Shift”, and upper thread tension for each stitch. However, you can change any of the settings by pressing in the utility stitch screen, then following the procedure described in this section. Memo • Press to return the setting to its default.
Setting the Stitch Setting the “L/R Shift” Setting the thread tension You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Press ■ Correct thread tension to shift the pattern to the left. The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric.
Setting the Stitch ■ Upper thread is too loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. d Press . • To reset the selected stitch pattern back to its default settings, press , and then press . Note • If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper Threading” on page B-24 and rethread the upper thread. 5 1 e Press . → The original screen is displayed.
Useful Functions Useful Functions Automatically cutting the thread Memo • Programmed thread-cutting will not be performed if the “Start/Stop” button is pressed while sewing. a Turn on the machine. b Select a stitch. • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Sewing a stitch” on page B-35. c Press on the screen. Press (Reverse stitch button) or (Reinforcement stitch button) at the end of the stitching. • If the power is turned off, programmed threadcutting will be turned off.
Useful Functions c Adjust the “Presser Foot Pressure” by pressing / . Pivoting If the pivot key is selected, the machine stops with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the presser foot is automatically raised to an appropriate height when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. When the “Start/Stop” button is pressed again, the presser foot is automatically lowered and sewing continues. This function is useful for stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.
Useful Functions a Select a stitch. b Press Rotate the fabric, and then press the “Start/Stop” e button. to select the pivot function. . → The presser foot is automatically lowered, and sewing continues. Place the fabric under the presser foot with the needle c at the starting point of the stitching, lower presser foot and then press the “Start/Stop” button. The machine will begin sewing.
Useful Functions e Display page 3. f Adjust the “Free Motion Foot Height” by pressing Note • If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into the mounting slot, it may fall out while the machine is operating. / to select the height that the quilting foot is raised above the fabric. • Increase the setting by pressing , for example, when sewing very stretchy fabric, so that it is easier to sew. ■ Using the knee lifter a Stop the machine. • Do not use the knee lifter while the machine is operating.
Stitch Setting Chart Stitch Setting Chart B Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Memo *1 For free motion quilting, use free motion open toe quilting foot “O”. For free motion quilting, use free motion quilting foot “C” (sold separately with some models) or free motion open toe quilting foot “O”. *3 When the Automatic reverse/reinforcement key is activated, the stitch will begin with reinforcement stitch.
Stitch Setting Chart Stitch Stitch number Applications 1-15 Overcasting stitch G Reinforcing of light and medium weight fabrics 1-16 Overcasting stitch G Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric 1-17 1-18 1-19 Overcasting stitch G Overcasting stitch J*1 Overcasting stitch *1 J 1-20 Overcasting stitch J*1 1-21 Overcasting stitch J*1 1-24 Single diamond overcast stitch Single diamond overcast stitch With side cutter 1-25 1-22 1-23 Reinforcing of medium, heavyweight and easily friable
Stitch Setting Chart Stitch Stitch number 2-02 Stitch name Blind hem stretch stitch Presser foot Hemming stretch fabric R Blanket stitch J 2-04 Shell tuck edge stitch J*1 2-05 Satin scallop stitch N*1 2-07 J*1 J*1 Patchwork stitches, decorative stitching N*1 Patchwork join stitch 2-09 Patchwork double overlock stitch Couching stitch 2-10 Smocking stitch 2-08 J*1 Decorative stitching, attaching cord and couching Smocking, decorative stitching J*1 Fagoting, decorative stitching J*1
Stitch Setting Chart Stitch Stitch number Stitch name Presser foot Hemstitching Decorative hems N*1 3-05 N*1 Decorative hems, daisy stitch N*1 Heirloom, decorative hems N*1 Heirloom, decorative hems N*1 Heirloom, decorative hems N*1 Heirloom, decorative hems N*1 Heirloom, decorative hems Hemstitching 3-06 Hemstitching 3-07 Hemstitching 3-08 Hemstitching 3-09 Hemstitching 3-10 Hemstitching 3-11 3-12 Honeycomb stitch N*1 Heirloom, decorative hems 3-13 Honeycomb stitch N*1 Heirloom,
Stitch Setting Chart Stitch Stitch number 4-04 4-06 4-07 4-08 4-09 4-10 Narrow squared buttonhole stitch Stretch buttonhole stitch Heirloom buttonhole stitch Bound buttonhole stitch Keyhole buttonhole stitch Tapered keyhole buttonhole stitch Keyhole buttonhole stitch A Buttonholes for stretch or woven fabrics A Buttonholes for heirloom and stretch fabrics A The first step in making bound buttonholes A A A A Darning of heavyweight fabric A Reinforcement at opening of pocket, etc.
Embroidery Step by Step Chapter 3 STARTING TO EMBROIDER Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step 9 Step 3 Step 7, 8 Step 4 Step 1, 2 Step 5 Step # * Step 6 Aim Action Page 1 Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot “U”. 2 Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. * B-53 B-30 3 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit.
Attaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the Embroidery Foot Use the included screwdriver to loosen the presser foot CAUTION e holder screw, and then remove the presser foot holder. • Be sure to use embroidery foot when doing embroidery. Using another presser foot may cause the needle to strike the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break and possibly cause injury. a Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle. b Press .
Attaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the Embroidery Unit Slide the tab on the cover of the connection port in the CAUTION c direction of the arrow to open the cover. • Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit in place. The embroidery unit may be dropped and cause injury. • Keep your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. Otherwise injury may result. Note Note • Do not touch the connector in the embroidery unit connector slot.
Attaching the Embroidery Unit b Press , and then press . B 1 1 Carriage CAUTION • Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering. Otherwise, injury may result. Note • If the machine was not initialized correctly, the initial screen may not appear. This is not a sign of a malfunction. If this occurs, turn the machine off, then on again.
Embroidery Attractive Finishes Embroidery Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page B-57) and hooping the fabric in the frame (page B-58) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation of threads below.
Preparing the Fabric Preparing the Fabric CAUTION • Always use a stabilizer material for embroidery when sewing stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics which cause pattern shrinkage. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury. Not using a stabilizer material may result in a poor finish to your project. Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the a embroidery frame being used. Note • Press .
Preparing the Fabric Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame ■ Types of embroidery frames The types and numbers of supplied embroidery frames will differ depending on the machine model. Other optional embroidery frames can be used. When choosing frames that do not appear on the screen, be sure to check the design size of the embroidery field of the optional frame. Check with your authorized Brother dealer for frame compatibility. Select a frame that is slightly larger than the pattern size.
Preparing the Fabric b Lay the fabric right side up on top of the outer frame. Re-insert the inner frame making sure to align the inner Memo frame’s • After stretching the fabric, lightly tapping it should produce a drum-like sound. • Stretch the fabric from all four corners and all four edges. While stretching the fabric, tighten the frame adjustment screw. with the outer frame’s .
Preparing the Fabric Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align b the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark Embroidering small fabrics or fabric edges you made on the fabric. Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer carefully. Attach the stabilizer as shown in the following examples. We recommend using a stabilizer for embroidery.
Attaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame Lower the frame-securing lever to be level with the e frame to secure the embroidery frame in the Note embroidery frame holder. a Press foot. b Raise the frame-securing lever. (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the presser CAUTION 1 Frame-securing lever 2 Carriage • If the frame-securing lever is not lowered, the following message appears. You cannot start sewing until you lower the frame-securing lever.
Selecting Embroidery Patterns Selecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright information b Press c Press or screen. Press to display the desired pattern on the 4 times in this procedure. The patterns stored in the machine are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited.
Confirming the Pattern Position Confirming the Pattern Position The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery. The embroidery frame moves and shows the pattern position. Watch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be sewn in the right place. a Press Press B . Previewing the selected pattern a Press .
Embroidering Embroidering After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and appliquéing. Lower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” d button to start embroidering. After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop the machine. Embroidering a pattern Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color. Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown on the a screen.
Embroidering Remove the thread for the first color from the Thread color name g machine. Thread the machine with the next color. Repeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining h colors. B → When the last color is sewn, the message informing that the embroidering is finished will appear on the display. Press initial screen.
Embroidering B-66
Sewing This section describes procedures for using the various utility stitches as well as other functions. It provides details on basic sewing in addition to the more expressive features of the machine, such as sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes. Page number starts with “S” in this section. Chapter1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES......................... S-2 Chapter2 UTILITY STITCHES...................................................
Sewing Tips Chapter 1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES Sewing Tips 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 stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected. However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be achieved.
Sewing Tips Sewing an even seam allowance To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam allowance is to the right of the presser foot, and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate. ■ Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric.
Sewing Various Fabrics Sewing Various Fabrics d Sewing thick fabrics Release the presser foot locking pin (black button). → The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed. ■ 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. → After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its original angle.
Sewing Various Fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. CAUTION • Use only the adhesive-free hook-and-loop fastener tape which is designed for sewing. When the glue adheres to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. • If the hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn with the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may bend or break.
Basic Stitching Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Presser foot Model 1 Stitch Model 3, 2 Stitch name Model 4 • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. Basic stitching a Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. b Attach zigzag foot “J”.
Basic Stitching ■ Changing the needle position The needle position used as the baseline is different for the straight stitch (left needle position) and the straight stitch (center needle position). 1 2 S 1 Straight stitch (left needle position) 2 Straight stitch (center needle position) UTILITY STITCHES When the stitch width of the straight stitch (left needle position) is set to its standard setting (0.
Blind Hem Stitching Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm (3/16 c inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it.
Blind Hem Stitching Slide the item that you wish to sew onto the free arm, i make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. 1 Free arm • Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left needle drop point does not catch the fold. If the needle catches too much of the fold, the fabric cannot be unfolded and the seam appearing on the right side of the fabric will be very large, leaving an unattractive finish.
Blind Hem Stitching ■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right. Increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. Example: Thick fabric Example: Normal fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot l guide. Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing when you m are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle to remove the fabric by pulling it back.
Overcasting Stitches Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot d guide. Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” 1 S Presser foot Model 1 Model 3, 2 Stitch Stitch number Overcasting stitch 1-15 15* 13* 1-16 16 14 1-17 17 15 G 1 Needle drop point CAUTION • After the stitch width is adjusted, rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise).
Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” 1 Presser foot Stitch number 08* Zigzag stitch (Right) 1-11 11 10 2 steps elastic zigzag stitch 1-13 13 11 3 steps elastic zigzag stitch 1-14 14* 12* 1-18 18 16 Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five utility stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter.
Overcasting Stitches a Remove the presser foot. f Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the g at the beginning of the stitching. b needle clamp screw. Select a stitch. Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in the fabric a 1 b Position the fabric in the side cutter. The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter.
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Presser foot Model 1 Stitch Model 3, 2 Stitch name Model 4 • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length a of the buttonhole. 2 d Select a stitch. Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole e mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. 1 1 S A 1 Marks on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing 2 buttonhole. Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot.
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left g hand, and then start sewing. For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole. 1 → Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. h Press (Thread cutter button) once. Raise the presser foot, and then remove the fabric.
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot a “A” shown in the illustration. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dog b position switch, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to the machine). b (to the left as seen from the rear of S a It fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it. c Attach buttonhole foot “A”. d Select stitch c Attach button fitting foot “M”. d Select stitch .
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to g check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button. If it seems as if the needle will hit the button, remeasure the distance between the holes in the button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the buttonholes. ■ Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank, attach the button with space between it and the fabric, and then wind the thread by hand.
Zipper Insertion Zipper Insertion Model 1 Presser foot Stitch 03* J, I Model 3, 2 Stitch name Model 4 • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of d the fabric.
Zipper Insertion h Select stitch . Inserting a side zipper CAUTION Stitching is visible on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper application for side openings and back openings. • When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.
Zipper Insertion Press the seam allowance so that the right side (the side e that will not be stitched) has an extra 3 mm (1/8 inch). Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 i mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base of the zipper. 1 S 2 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 3 mm (1/8 inch) CAUTION or pin the zipper in place. • When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
Zipper Insertion n Topstitch around the zipper. Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot. 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 Right side of fabric End of zipper opening Reverse stitches Beginning of stitching Basting stitching CAUTION • When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in place. Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed Presser foot 01* ** S Stitch number Straight stitch (Left) 1-01 01* Left sewing position * Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the numeric keys on the machine during preset utility stitch mode. Refer to “Basic operations” section.
Zipper/piping Insertion h Topstitch around the zipper. 1 d 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 Stitching Right side of fabric Basting stitching End of zipper opening CAUTION • When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break. i Remove the basting stitching. Inserting a piping Place the piping between two fabrics inside out, as a shown below.
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape a Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric. Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric. Presser foot Model 1 Stitch Model 3, 2 Stitch name Model 4 • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section.
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. Appliqué stitching Presser foot Model 1 Stitch Model 3, 2 Stitch name Model 4 Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam allowance of a between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch).
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), f and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué. 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.
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ■ Piecing using the 1/4" quilting foot with guide (sold separately with some models) This quilting foot can sew an accurate 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch seam allowance. It can be used for piecing together a quilt or for topstitching. a Press Topstitching quilting, 1/8 inch Sew with the edge of the fabric aligned with the left side of the presser foot end. a , and then attach the 1/4” quilting foot with guide.
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching e Start sewing. a Baste the fabric to be quilted. When the end of the stitching is reached, stop the b Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder. f machine. Sew until the mark at the lower edge of the 1/4" quilting foot aligns with the lower edge of the fabric. • For details, refer to “Removing and attaching the presser foot holder” in the “Basic operations” section. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the c needle clamp screw.
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ■ Using the quilting guide (sold separately with some models) Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the a rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder. ■ Using free motion open toe quilting foot “O”* or quilting foot* * Sold separately with some models.
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, e and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the CAUTION screwdriver with your left hand. 1 Presser foot holder screw • When using free motion quilting foot “C”, be sure to use the straight stitch needle plate and sew with the needle in middle (center) needle position. If the needle is moved to any position other than the middle (center) needle position, the needle may break, which may result in injuries.
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Attach free motion quilting foot “C” at the front with e the presser foot holder screw aligned with the notch in the quilting foot. After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog position (to the right as seen from the rear of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs. h switch lever to Note a b 1 Presser foot holder screw 2 Notch • Free motion open toe quilting foot “O” can also be used with the straight stitch needle plate.
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching CAUTION e Tighten the screw with the included screwdriver. • With free motion quilting, control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle may break or other damage may result. S Memo Slide the feed dog position switch, located at the rear (to the left as seen from the rear of the machine).
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Finished project e Select stitch . While sewing, slide the sewing speed controller to f adjust the stitch width. Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower. Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider. Narrower Wider After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog position g switch lever to (to the right as seen from the rear of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.
Reinforcement Stitching Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. a • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. Determine the desired length of the bar tack. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).
Reinforcement Stitching e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. Darning a 1 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 2 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left f hand, and then start sewing. 1 Reinforcement stitching a Determine the desired length of the darning. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to the desired length.
Reinforcement Stitching Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm (1/16 d inch) in front of the area to be darned. Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and g then cut the threads. h 1 Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. Memo • If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it is too thick, increase the stitch length. For details, refer to “Setting the stitch length” in the “Basic operations” section.
Eyelet Stitching Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the Model 1 Presser foot Stitch Model 3, 2 Stitch name Model 4 • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. 71 N f eyelet. Stitch number Eyelet stitch a 4-15 91 Attach monogramming foot “N”.
Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the d stitching, and then start sewing. Lower the needle at the upper-right corner. Presser foot S → The fabric is fed toward the back of the machine, as usual.
Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves k After you have sewn to the corner, stop the machine, and then select stitch again. After sewing 3 to 5 stitches at the beginning of the l stitching, stop the machine. Memo • The feeding direction of the fabric differs depending on the stitch that is selected. Be sure to guide the fabric while machine is sewing.
Decorative Stitching Decorative Stitching The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches. Fagoting Presser foot 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. Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along their a seams. Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by about 4 b mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of water- soluble stabilizer.
Decorative Stitching c Scallop stitching Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 inch). The wave-shaped repeated pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of projects. a 1 Attach monogramming foot “N”. 1 1 cm (3/8 inch) b Select stitch . • Do not use reverse/reinforcement stitching or thread cutting.
Decorative Stitching Shell tuck stitching Joining The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. a Fold the fabric along the bias. Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. a Attach zigzag foot “J”. J S b 2 Attach zigzag foot “J”.
Decorative Stitching Partially removing threads is called “drawnwork”. This gives beautiful results with fabrics that have a loose weave. Heirloom stitching 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. a Two ways to create drawnwork are described below. ■ Drawnwork (Example 1) Install the wing needle.
Decorative Stitching ■ Drawnwork (Example 2) S Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric, a separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch). UTILITY STITCHES 1 1 4 mm (3/16 inch) b Attach monogramming foot “N”. c Select stitch d Sew along the center of the unfrayed section. .
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Decorative sewing This section provides instructions on sewing character stitches and decorative stitches as well as on adjusting and editing them. In addition, it describes how to use MY CUSTOM STITCH, which allows you to create original stitch patterns. Page number starts with “D” in this section. Chapter1 CHARACTER / DECORATIVE STITCHES ...........D-2 Chapter2 MY CUSTOM STITCH .............................................
Selecting Stitch Patterns Chapter 1 CHARACTER / DECORATIVE STITCHES Selecting Stitch Patterns 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 7 8 9 0 Decorative stitches Satin stitches 7 mm satin stitches Cross stitch stitches Utility decorative stitch patterns Characters (Gothic font, Handwriting font, Outline, Cyrillic font, Japanese font) Press this key to create your own stitches with the MY CUSTOM STITCH function (page D-19) Patterns stored in MY CUSTOM STITCH (page D-24) Patterns saved in the machine’s
Selecting Stitch Patterns c Press b and then enter “B”. Select the correct character. • Continually press deleted. d Press them. / e Press two times and press to display “l”, “u” and “e”, and enter to enter a space. ■ Adjusting the character spacing The space between the characters can be adjusted. a Press Press , and then press D . two times and enter “S”. → The character spacing window appears. b Press or to adjust character spacing.
Sewing Stitch Patterns Sewing Stitch Patterns Sewing attractive finishes To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for the proper fabric/thread/needle combinations. Note • Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so you should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project.
Sewing Stitch Patterns f Press (Reverse stitch button) or (Reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Making adjustments Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing, and adjust the stitch pattern as explained below.
Sewing Stitch Patterns d Press , and then adjust the pattern with the “Fine Adjust Verti.” or “Fine Adjust Horiz.” displays. If the pattern is bunched: Press in the “Fine Adjust Verti.” display. → The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will lengthen. If the pattern has gaps: Press in the “Fine Adjust Verti.” display. → The displayed value decreases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will shorten.
Editing Stitch Patterns Editing Stitch Patterns You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make mirror images, etc. Note • Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a pattern is selected. D ■ Character/decorative stitch editing screen 8 9 0 A CHARACTER / DECORATIVE STITCHES ■ Character/decorative stitch screen F B E 1 2 No.
Editing Stitch Patterns No. Display C Key Name Explanation Some of the following keys will appear, depending on the selected stitch pattern. Elongation key When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings. Thread density key After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to change the thread density of the pattern.
Editing Stitch Patterns Changing the size After selecting desired stitch, press and then press to change the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be sewn in the size highlighted on the key. Creating a horizontal mirror image To create a horizontal mirror image, select a stitch pattern then press on the editing screen. → The stitch pattern is inverted. D Memo Example: Actual stitch pattern size The size differs depending on the fabric and threads.
Editing Stitch Patterns Changing thread density (for satin stitch patterns only) After selecting a satin stitch pattern, press on the editing screen to select your preferred thread density. Returning to the beginning of the pattern You can return to the beginning of the pattern after trial sewing or when the stitching is sewn incorrectly. a Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine, and then press Low density ( ) High density ( on the editing screen.
Editing Stitch Patterns Checking the image You can display an approximate size image of the selected stitch pattern. You can also check and change the colors of the image on the screen. a Press b Press to change the thread color in the image to red, blue, or black. . → An image of the selected pattern is displayed. D c Press d Use CHARACTER / DECORATIVE STITCHES → The color changes every time you press the button. to display the enlarged image.
Combining Stitch Patterns Combining Stitch Patterns You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches, satin stitches, or stitches you design with MY CUSTOM STITCH function (page 19 for information about MY CUSTOM STITCH). You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns and others. Before combining c Press . → The display returns to the stitch selection screen. d Press e Select the following pattern on 1/3.
Combining Stitch Patterns c Press → The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis. to display the previous screen, and select the same pattern again. d Press to display editing screen again, and then press . → The pattern is displayed in a smaller size. Note • Some stitch patterns cannot be flipped. If a stitch pattern that cannot be flipped is selected, in the editing screen appears in light gray and is not available. e Press . e → The entered pattern is repeated.
Combining Stitch Patterns d Press c once. → The length of the image is set to e Press Press to display editing screen, and then press . → The next stitch pattern will move to the right. . to display the previous screen, and select the same pattern again. f Press to display editing screen again, and then three times. d Press to display the previous screen, and select the same pattern again.
Using The Memory Function Using The Memory Function Stitch data precautions Observe the following precautions when using stitch data other than what was created and saved in this machine. ■ Types of stitch data that can be used Saving stitch patterns in the machine’s memory You can save often used stitch patterns in the machine’s memory. Up to 15 stitch patterns (a total of about 128 KB) can be saved in the machine’s memory. In the Character/Decorative Stitch memory, “.pmv”, “.pmx” and “.
Using The Memory Function ■ If the memory is full If the following screen appears while you are trying to save a pattern on the machine’s memory, the memory is too full to hold the currently selected stitch pattern. To save the stitch pattern in the machine’s memory, you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern. a Press Memo • USB flash drive is commercially available, but some USB flash drives may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website “ http://support.brother.
Using The Memory Function Retrieving stitch patterns from the machine’s memory a Press . Recalling from USB flash drive You can recall a specific stitch pattern from USB flash drive. If the stitch pattern is in a folder, check each folder to find the stitch pattern. a Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the machine. D → The pocket selection screen will then appear. b Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve. • Press to return to the original screen without selecting a pattern. c Press .
Using The Memory Function e Press . • Press to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern will be deleted from the USB flash drive. → The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displayed. Note • You can recall and sew the MY CUSTOM STITCH pattern saved in the USB flash drive by pressing , but it cannot be edited here. If you want to edit the MY CUSTOM STITCH pattern, press D-18 first, and then press to recall it.
Designing a Stitch Chapter 2 MY CUSTOM STITCH Designing a Stitch By using the MY CUSTOM STITCH function, you can register stitches you have created yourself. You can also sew designs combining MY CUSTOM STITCH creations with built-in characters (page D-2). b Decide the spacing of the stitch. • By adjusting the spacing of a stitch, you can create various patterns with one stitch. Memo D a MY CUSTOM STITCH • Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH can be a maximum of 7 mm (approx.
Designing a Stitch Examples of Custom Stitches Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 12 18 22 23 21 17 14 12 9 6 3 1 3 6 0 0 3 6 10 13 14 13 11 13 14 13 10 6 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12 41 43 40 41 38 35 32 30 32 35 41 45 47 44 0 0 4 7 11 13 14 13 10 6 3 0 0 4 7 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 45 47 50 54
Entering Stitch Data Entering Stitch Data ■ MY CUSTOM STITCH screen 1 A 2 3 C 4 5 D 6 E B 0 9 8 7 D 1 This area displays the stitch being created. 2 Displays the number of the present set point over the total number of points in the stitch. 3 Displays the y-coordinate of Display Key Name . Explanation Page 4 Point delete key Press this key to delete a selected point. D-22 5 Block move key Press this key to group points together and move them together.
Entering Stitch Data a Press f . Repeat the steps above for each point that you have drawn on the grid sheet until the stitch design is drawn on the screen as a continuous line. • Pressing each key to perform the following operation. : Delete a selected point entered. : Sew a test-run of the stitch. : View an image of the stitch. b Use to move to the coordinates of the first point on the grid sheet. • Press to change the direction of the grid sheet.
Entering Stitch Data ■ Moving part or all of the design a Press or to move c Use to move the point. to the first point of the section that you want to move. b • To move to the first point, press . • To move to the last point, press . Press . → The selected point and all points that were entered after it are selected. c Press or to move the section. Editing a built-in sample pattern Sample patterns can be retrieved and edited in MY CUSTOM STITCH. a Press .
Using Stored Custom Stitches Using Stored Custom Stitches Storing custom stitches in your list Stitch patterns created using the MY CUSTOM STITCH function can be stored for later use. Once you finish entering Retrieving stored stitches a Press the stitch data, press and then press either or . When you save the pattern to USB flash drive, it is saved in a folder labeled “bPocket”. The “Saving...” message appears and the stitch will be stored. b Press or be retrieved.
Embroidering This section provides instruction to embroider designs with this machine. Page number starts with “E” in this section. The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly, depending on the countries or regions. Chapter1 EMBROIDERY ............................................................
Selecting Patterns Chapter 1 EMBROIDERY Selecting Patterns Prepare the machine for embroidery according to the instructions on “STARTING TO EMBROIDER” of “Basic operations”. a c . b → The pattern selected is outlined in red. e c d f Press d g Proceed to “Editing Patterns” on page E-5 to edit the pattern. h 1 2 3 4 5 6 Embroidery patterns Brother “Exclusives” Floral alphabet patterns Character patterns Frame patterns Press this key to position the embroidery unit for storage.
Selecting Patterns d Press to display “e” on the screen, and then enter f Press , and then enter “F”. g Press to display “l” and “y”, and enter them. h Press . “e”. • After selecting a character if you would like to change the character size press . The size changes each time you press the key, from large to medium to small. • If you make a mistake, press E to erase the mistake. • If you want to add multiple lines, refer to “Entering a line feed” on page E-4.
Selecting Patterns ■ Entering a line feed Using the line feed key, multiple lines of text can be entered. Each line becomes a group, each of which can be edited one at a time. Example: Entering “High” in the second line of the following screen Selecting frame patterns a Press b Press the key of the frame shape you want to . embroidery. a Press . c Press the key of the frame pattern you want to embroidery. b Enter “High”.
Editing Patterns Editing Patterns When a pattern is selected in the pattern selection screen and editing, press is pressed, the pattern editing screen appears. To finish to continue to the embroidery settings screen. ■ Pattern editing screen 1 2 3 4 F 5 6 E D 7 8 C B A 0 9 Memo E • If a key display is light gray, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern. No. Display Key Name Explanation Page 1 Magnify key Press this key to magnify the pattern in the screen.
Editing Patterns Moving the pattern a Press . b Use to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow. • Press to center the pattern. 1 Memo • Some patterns or characters can be enlarged more than others. • Some patterns or characters can be enlarged to a greater degree if they are rotated 90 degrees. 1 Distance from the center Memo • The pattern can also be moved by dragging it. • Patterns cannot be moved in screens where does not appear.
Editing Patterns Changing the thread color You can change the thread color by choosing a new color from the thread colors in the machine. a In the pattern editing screen, press . b c or to select the color you want to change. Press The thread density for some alphabet character and frame patterns can be changed. A setting between 80% and 120% in 5% increments can be specified. → The thread color palette screen displays.
Editing Patterns Displaying patterns in the screen magnification a Press . → Magnification select screen is displayed. b Press desired magnification to enlarge the pattern. • Press c to return to the normal size. Press to return to the original screen. After editing a Press . • To combine the pattern with other patterns, select (page E-13). • For more information about sewing patterns, refer to “Embroidering a pattern” in the “Basic operations” section.
Editing Character Patterns Editing Character Patterns Font editing screen appears by pressing editing screen. on the pattern ■ Font editing screen 1 2 3 Changing the colors of alphabet character patterns Combined alphabet character patterns can be sewn with each letter in a different color. If “MULTI COLOR” is set, the machine stops after each character is sewn so that the thread can be changed to a different color. 4 a 5 7 No. Display Key Name 8 Press so that it appears as .
Editing Character Patterns Changing the font of entered characters After text has been entered, the font can be changed. a Press Reducing character spacing The spacing between characters can be reduced to 50% of the narrowest character in the group. . Note b • It is not recommended to edit data and transfer to other or older version machines. Same features do not apply in other machines, so problems may occur.
Editing Character Patterns c Press to return to the font editing screen. ■ Changing the font a Press . b Press , and then select the character whose font is to be changed. • To select the character, press or . → The selected character is surrounded with a red box. Editing single characters Press so that a single character can be selected for editing. The character size and font can be changed. ■ Changing the size c a Press b Select the character to be resized. .
Editing Character Patterns Changing the configuration of character patterns a Press b Press the key of the layout you want to embroider. . • When selecting an arc, use the degree of the arc. : Make the arc flatter. and to change : Make the arc rounder. Memo • When selecting , and change to and . You can increase or decrease the incline. → The display will show the selected layout. Example: c Press E-12 to return to the font editing screen.
Combining Patterns Combining Patterns Editing combined patterns g Press h Press . Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing to move the characters. • With your finger, drag the characters to move them. a Press b Select the following pattern and then press E . i Press to return to the pattern editing screen. j Press and to change the layout of the characters. Press two times to return to the pattern editing screen. .
Combining Patterns m When all editing is finished, press and then . → Embroidering screen appears. ■ Selecting combined embroidery patterns If multiple patterns have been combined, use to select the pattern to be edited. In addition, patterns can be selected by directly touching the screen with your finger. Memo • Use to select patterns that are overlapping and cannot be selected by touching the screen.
Editing All Patterns Editing All Patterns When is pressed in the editing screen, the embroidery settings screen appears. After editing the pattern, press to continue to the embroidering screen. Aligning the pattern and the needle Example: Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle ■ Embroidery settings screen 1 2 3 6 No. Display a 4 Page Move key Press these keys to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow.
Editing All Patterns e Use to align the needle and the mark on the Note fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern. • To cancel the starting point setting and return the starting point to the center of the pattern, press . • Use to select a different starting point for embroidering. d Press e Lower the embroidery foot and then press the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering.
Editing All Patterns i As in step a, select the character patterns for “DEF”. j Press . k Press , and then press . → The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly. l Use to align the needle with the end of the embroidering for the previous pattern. E EMBROIDERY m Press n Lower the embroidery foot and press the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering the remaining character patterns. .
Embroidery Applications Embroidery Applications Sewing embroidery patterns which use appliqué b Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the appliqué fabric. Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit. When the color sewing order display shows (APPLIQUE MATERIAL), (APPLIQUE POSITION) or (APPLIQUE), follow the procedure below. 1. Creating an appliqué piece È 2. Sewing the appliqué position on the base fabric È 3.
Embroidery Applications ■ 2. Sewing the appliqué position on the base fabric a Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric for the appliqué base. Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit. b Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to sew the appliqué position. → The position of the appliqué is sewn, and then the machine stops.
Embroidery Applications ■ 4. Embroidering the remainder of the pattern a b Embroider the same pattern from step a onto the base fabric. c Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqué created in step a. Attach the appliqué to the base fabric matching the shapes. d Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué. Embroider over the appliqué and base fabric from step c to create the appliqué.
Embroidery Applications Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué (2) This is a second method to make appliqué using embroidery patterns. You do not have to change the fabric in the embroidery frame using this method. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch. a Note • Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery frame to cut it. Also, do not pull or push on the fabric. Otherwise, the fabric may loosen in the frame.
Embroidery Applications Sewing split embroidery patterns c If necessary, edit the pattern, and press d Press . Split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN Ver.7 or later, or PE-DESIGN NEXT can be sewn. With split embroidery patterns, embroidery designs larger than the embroidery hoop are divided into multiple sections, which combine to create a single pattern after each section is sewn.
Adjustments During the Embroidery Process Adjustments During the Embroidery Process Note c Insert a wound bobbin into the machine. (see “Setting the Bobbin” of “Basic operations”.) d Press • Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly.
Adjustments During the Embroidery Process If the thread breaks during sewing a Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine. b If the upper thread is broken, redo the upper b Press . threading. If the bobbin thread is broken, press and follow the directions in steps a through e from → The embroidery frame moves, returning the needle to the pattern’s beginning position. the previous section to reset the bobbin. c Press c .
Adjustments During the Embroidery Process c Attach the embroidery frame and press . → The previous embroidery screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears. Memo • If you want to start a new embroidery pattern, press appears. d so the pattern selection screen Continue embroidering.
Making Embroidery Adjustments Making Embroidery Adjustments Adjusting thread tension a Press . b Press to weaken the upper thread tension. (The When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric. ■ Correct thread tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will not finish well. The fabric may pucker or the thread may break.
Making Embroidery Adjustments c Press If this occurs, turn the slotted-head screw (-) clockwise, being careful not to over-tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to increase bobbin tension. . Note • With “Embroidery Tension” on the setting screen, the tension of the upper thread can be adjusted for embroidering. The selected setting will be applied to all patterns. When embroidering, if the overall tension of the upper thread is too tight or too loose, adjust it from the setting screen.
Making Embroidery Adjustments Using the automatic thread cutting function (END COLOR TRIM) Memo • “spm” is the number of stitches sewn in one minute. • Decrease the embroidery speed when embroidering on thin, thick, or heavy fabrics. • The sewing speed can be changed after an embroidery pattern has been started. • The maximum embroidery speed setting does not change until a new setting is selected.
Making Embroidery Adjustments Selecting/displaying patterns according to the embroidery frame size If “Embroidery Frame Identification View” in the settings screen is set to “ON”, the pattern can be edited in the screen as if that embroidery frame is attached. When “Embroidery Frame Identification View” is set to “OFF”. E 1 When “Embroidery Frame Identification View” is set to “ON”. * Sold separately with some models.
Making Embroidery Adjustments Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns In the settings screen, the background colors can be changed for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails. Depending on the pattern color, select the desired background color from the 66 settings available. Different background colors can be selected for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails.
Using the Memory Function Using the Memory Function Embroidery data precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine. CAUTION • When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data.
Using the Memory Function Saving embroidery patterns in the machine’s memory You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often; for example, your name, patterns that have been rotated or had the size changed, patterns that have had the sewing position changed, etc. A total of about 1 MB of patterns can be saved in the machine's memory.
Using the Memory Function Memo Note • If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern, the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically. If there is not enough memory available after deleting the pattern, repeat the steps above to delete another pattern from the machine’s memory. • It takes a few seconds to save a pattern. • See page E-33 for more information about retrieving saved patterns. • The processing speed may vary by quantity of data.
Using the Memory Function c Memo is in a folder, press the key for that folder. • The selected pattern can be saved to USB flash drive directly by pressing Select the pattern. If the stitch pattern to be retrieved • Press . / to move to the previous/next page. • Press to return to the original screen without recalling. c Press d Adjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering. . → Stitch patterns within a folder are displayed. → Pattern editing screen is displayed.
Using the Memory Function f If necessary, edit the pattern, and press . → Embroidery settings screen is displayed. g Press . E → The embroidery screen is displayed.
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Appendix This section provides important information for operating this machine. Please read this section to find troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order. Page number starts with “A” in this section. Chapter1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING......
Care and Maintenance Chapter 1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Care and Maintenance Restrictions on oiling In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary.
Care and Maintenance ■ If there is a screw in the needle plate cover 1 Use the L-shaped (or disc-shaped) screwdriver to remove the screw in the needle plate cover. 2 Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you. Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove h any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and the surrounding area. 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race 3 Bobbin thread sensor • Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
Care and Maintenance → The touch panel adjustment screen is displayed. Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the j needle plate, and then slide the cover back on. b Lightly touch the center of each +, in order from 1 to 5. Note • Do not press too hard on the screen. Otherwise, damage may result. a 1 Needle plate cover +5 CAUTION • Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http:// support.brother.com/ ”. If the problem persists, contact your Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center.
Troubleshooting Pull the thread to pass it through the slit in the needle plate cover, then cut it with the cutter. ■ Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading. Remove the tangled thread. If it cannot be removed, a cut the thread with scissors. • For details, refer to “Cleaning the race” on page A-2. b Remove the upper thread from the machine.
Troubleshooting Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then f pull it up. Incorrect thread tension ■ Symptoms • Symptom 1: The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric. (Refer to illustration below) • Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight line on the right side of the fabric. • Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric.
Troubleshooting Cause 2 A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used. The machine needle that should be used depends on the type of fabric sewn and the thread thickness. If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used, the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly, causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches.
Troubleshooting h Remove the bobbin case. Remove any threads in the race and around the feed l dogs. If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. m Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs. Align the two screw holes in the needle plate with the n two holes at the needle plate mounting base, and then fit the needle plate onto the machine. Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the right side of the o needle plate.
Troubleshooting Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the z mark on the machine. p bobbin case aligns with the Note • After completing this procedure, continue with the following procedure in “Checking machine operations” to check that the machine is operating correctly. a Memo • Since the needle may have been damaged when the fabric was caught in the machine, we recommend replacing it with a new one.
Troubleshooting Turn off the machine, and then install the bobbin and f presser foot. • Refer to “Installing the bobbin” and “Replacing the presser foot” in the “Basic operations” section. g Correctly thread the machine. • For details on threading the machine, refer to “Upper Threading” in the “Basic operations” section. Memo CAUTION • Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in injuries.
Troubleshooting Hold the thread end with your left hand, and wind off d the thread clockwise with your right hand as shown below. e Wind the bobbin again. Note • Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly.
Troubleshooting List of symptoms ■ Getting ready Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Press the “Needle position” button to raise the needle. B-4 Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. B-31 Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-31 Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine. B-24 The needle threader hook is bent and does not pass through the eye of the needle.
Troubleshooting Symptom The sewing light does not come on. Embroidery unit does not operate. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The sewing light is damaged. Contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. – “Light” is set to “OFF” in the settings screen. Change the setting to “ON”. B-15 Embroidery unit is not attached correctly. Reattach the embroidery unit correctly. B-54 Embroidery frame was attached before the unit was initialized.
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Allow the fabric to be fed without being forcefully pushed. S-4 Stitch length is too short. Adjust the stitch length. B-40 Stabilizer is not attached to fabric being embroidered. Attach stabilizer. B-57 Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. B-56 Machine is not threaded correctly (used the wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.
Troubleshooting Symptom Fabric puckers. The stitch is not sewn correctly. Probable Cause No stitching High-pitched sound while sewing Fabric does not feed through the machine. A-16 Reference There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin threading. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly. B-24 Spool cap is set incorrectly. Check the method for attaching the spool cap, then reattach the spool cap. B-24 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Thread is entangled. Cut the entangled thread and remove it from the race. A-8 Zigzag foot “J” is slanted on a thick seam at the beginning of stitching. Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on zigzag foot “J” to keep the presser foot level while sewing. S-4 Presser foot pressure is set incorrectly for fabric. Adjust presser foot pressure within the settings screen.
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Character or decorative patterns are misaligned. Pattern adjustment settings were set incorrectly. Revise the pattern adjustment settings. D-5 Pattern does not turn out. Wrong presser foot was used. Attach the correct presser foot. B-34 Did not use a stabilizer material on thin fabrics or stretch fabrics. Attach a stabilizer material. D-4 Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension.
Troubleshooting Error messages When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD. Follow what is displayed. If you press or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears. Error messages This message is displayed if some malfunction occurs. Turn the machine off, then back on again. If this message continues to appear, the machine may be malfunctioning.
Troubleshooting Error messages Cause/solution Selected pattern field extends to the outside of the embroidery frame. This message appears when the selected embroidery pattern is larger than the extra large embroidery frame. Reduce the pattern size, or select a different pattern. This message appears when the selected embroidery pattern is larger than the embroidery frame selected when “Embroidery Frame Identification View” is set to “ON”. The bobbin thread is almost empty.
Specifications Specifications ■ Sewing machine Item Specification Dimensions of machine Approx. 480 mm (W) × 300 mm (H) × 249.4 mm (D) (Approx. 18-7/8 inches (W) × 11-7/8 inches (H) × 9-7/8 inches (D)) Weight of machine Approx. 9.8 kg (Approx. 21.6 lb) Sewing speed 70 to 850 stitches per minute Needles Home sewing machine needles (HA × 130) ■ Embroidery unit Item Specification Dimensions of embroidery unit Approx. 458 mm (W) × 131.8 mm (H) × 420.7 mm (D) (Approx.
Upgrading your machine’s software using USB flash drive Upgrading your machine’s software using USB flash drive You can use USB flash drive to upgrade software for your sewing machine. When an upgrade program is available on our website at “ http://support.brother.com/ ”, please download the file(s) following the instructions on the website and steps listed below. c Press . → The following screen appears.
Index Index Numerics 1/4" quilting foot ....................................................................... S-28 1/4" quilting foot with guide ..................................................... S-28 7 mm satin stitches .................................................................... D-2 A Accessories included accessories ............................................................... B-6 optional accessories ................................................................
Index using a frame pattern to make an appliqué ................. E-20, E-21 Embroidery sheet ..................................................................... B-59 Embroidery unit ......................................................................... B-3 attachment ........................................................................... B-54 carriage ................................................................................ B-54 removal ......................................................
Index Replacing presser foot .............................................................. B-33 Retrieving character/decorative stitch patterns ...................................... D-17 machine’s memory ................................................... D-17, E-33 MY CUSTOM STITCH designs ............................................. D-24 USB media ............................................................... D-17, E-34 Reverse stitch button .......................................................
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