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. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1.
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine NV2500D/NV2500 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual. 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 handwheel, thread take-up lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapters 1 and 2 describe to the first-time user the initial operations for using this machine and the basic sewing operations. To sew utility stitches Continue with chapter 3 to learn how to select a stitch and sew using the various stitches.
CONTENTS CONTENTS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .................................................. 9 Machine ..................................................................... 9 Needle and Presser Foot Section ............................... 10 Embroidery Unit ....................................................... 10 Operation Buttons .................................................... 11 Included Accessories ................................................ 11 Options ....................
CONTENTS Chapter 5 Embroidery 119 BEFORE EMBROIDERING ......................... 120 Attaching Embroidery Foot “U” ............................... 121 Attaching the Embroidery Unit ................................ 122 SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS ...... 124 One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns ........................... Alphabet Patterns .................................................... Frame Patterns......................................................... Embroidery Cards ...........................
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Machine ■ Front View ■ Right-side/Rear View a Top cover a Handle Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin. b Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread. c Thread take-up lever check window Look through the window to check the position of the take-up lever.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. b Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder. c Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place. d Presser foot The presser foot consistently applies pressure to the fabric as it is sewn. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Operation Buttons Included Accessories The accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Open the flat bed attachment as shown below. a “Start/Stop” button b When this button is pressed, the machine sews a few stitches at a low speed, then begins sewing at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Press this button again to stop sewing. This button lights up in a different color depending on the machine’s operating condition.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1 2 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 16 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 12 46
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Part Code No. Part Name U.S.A./ Canada 1 Embroidery foot “U” Others XD0313-051 2 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-151 3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-051 4 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-351 Memo (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model S This foot controller can be used with this machine model NV2500D/NV2500.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Options Memo 1 2 3 4 5 6 • All specifications are correct at the time of printing. • Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice. • Brother embroidery cards can be used with your machine. Please see your dealer for availability of embroidery card or visit www.brother.com. Note • Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine.
Chapter 1 Getting Ready TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF....................................................16 LCD SCREEN........................................................................................17 ■ Display Precautions.........................................................................................................17 ■ Key Functions ..................................................................................................................18 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key......
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF WARNING • Use only regular household electricity as the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
LCD SCREEN LCD SCREEN ■ Display Precautions 1 Getting Ready • Only touch the display with your finger or the touch pen included with the machine. Do not use a mechanical pencil, screwdriver or any other hard or sharp objects. In addition, do not press the display with extreme pressure, otherwise damage to the display may result. • All or part of the display may sometimes become darker or lighter due to fluctuations in the surrounding temperature or other changes in the environment.
LCD SCREEN ■ Key Functions With your finger or the touch pen, press a key at the top of the display ( ) to change the screen that is displayed. a b c f e g d i j k h l m r q t n o p s Operation panel No. 18 Key Name Function Page a Machine setting mode key Press this key to change the needle stop position, turn the buzzer on/off, adjust the pattern or screen, and change other machine settings.
LCD SCREEN Screen No. Key Page Screen lock key Name Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings. 47 i Image key Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern.
LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to change the needle stop position, turn the buzzer on/off, adjust the pattern or screen, and change other basic machine settings. a Select whether the needle stops in the raised or lowered position when the machine is stopped. b Select whether to use the sewing speed controller or to adjust the zigzag width (see page 69). c Make adjustments to the character and decorative stitch patterns (see page 99).
LCD SCREEN a Turn on/off the buzzer. b Turn on/off the needle area and work area lights. c Select whether or not the opening screen appears when the machine is turned on. d Select one of the three display languages: a [English], [French], [Spanish] 1 Getting Ready b c d * Press to display the next page. a Customize the thread color numbers (see page 176). a * Press to display the next page. a Adjust the brightness of the LCD. * Press to make the screen lighter.
LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Operation Mode Key Basic machine operations and other information based on the contents of this Operation Manual are stored in this machine. Press to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category.
LCD SCREEN Example: a Press b Press Displaying information about upper threading . . Press (upper threading). To learn more about the uses for a stitch pattern, select the stitch, and then press the selected stitch. Example: a to see a description of Displaying information on the use for Select , and then press . . 1 Getting Ready → A list of basic operations appears in the lower half of the screen. c Using the Pattern Explanation Key → The instructions for threading the machine appear.
LOWER/UPPER THREADING LOWER/UPPER THREADING c Winding the Bobbin Set the supplemental spool pin in the “up” position. This section describes how to wind thread onto a bobbin. With this machine, you can use the supplemental spool pin to wind the bobbin while sewing using the main spool pin. a CAUTION • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly.
LOWER/UPPER THREADING g Note Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five times. When using cross-wound thread on a thin spool, use the small spool cap, and leave a small gap between the cap and the thread spool. 2 1 b a a Gap b Cross-wound thread c Spool cap (small) e Getting Ready 3 1 c Note While holding the thread from the spool in your right hand, hold the end of the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread through the thread guide.
LOWER/UPPER THREADING j Cut the thread, and then remove the bobbin. a Turn on the machine. b Open the top cover. c Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and then slide the bobbin onto the shaft. a Note b When removing the bobbin, pull up only on the bobbin. Do not pull on the bobbin winder seat, otherwise it may become loose, resulting in damage to the machine.
LOWER/UPPER THREADING g Pass the thread through the thread guide. a Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot. b Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right, and then remove the bobbin cover. a a h Pass the thread under the pin on the bobbin winding pretension disk and guide, and then pass it around the pretension disk. 1 Getting Ready a Thread guide b a Bobbin cover b Latch c Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left hand.
LOWER/UPPER THREADING f After guiding the thread completely through the groove, pull it toward you to cut it with the cutter. c While lightly holding the upper thread, press the “Needle Position” button twice to lower, then raise the needle. d Gently pull the upper thread to pull up the bobbin thread. a a Cutter g Attach the bobbin cover by inserting the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, then lightly press down on the right side of the cover until it snaps into place.
LOWER/UPPER THREADING c Upper Threading Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. This section describes how to thread the machine and the needle. The machine is marked with numbers that indicate the threading order. 1 Getting Ready CAUTION • Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.
LOWER/UPPER THREADING f While holding the thread from the spool with both hands, pull the thread through the lower notch in the thread guide plate, then through the upper notch. h Guide the thread down, up, then down through the groove, as shown in the illustration. a b a a Upper thread shutter a Lower notch in the thread guide plate b Upper notch in the thread guide plate g Memo Look through the take-up lever check window to check the position of the take-up lever.
LOWER/UPPER THREADING k Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration. n Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed through the eye of the needle. Note a Do not pull the thread strongly. Otherwise, the needle may bend or break. a Thread cutter Note 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.
LOWER/UPPER THREADING Using the Twin Needle c Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide, and then thread the needle on the left side. Using the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch. Although the same bobbin thread is used, interesting patterns can be sewn by threading each needle with a different color of thread. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. The twin needle can only be used with patterns where a appears when they are selected.
LOWER/UPPER THREADING g While holding the thread from the spool with both hands, pull the thread through the lower notch in the thread guide plate, then through the upper notch. Hold the end of the thread with your left hand, and then guide the thread through the groove, following the arrows in the illustration. k Press to select the setting for twin needle sewing. * The stitch width becomes narrower than with single needle sewing. a 1 Getting Ready a a Single needle/twin needle setting → appears.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION • Always press in the operation panel before changing the presser foot. If is not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury. • Always use the correct presser foot for the selected stitch pattern. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. • Only use presser feet made for this machine.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE CAUTION 1 in the operation panel before changing the needle. If is not pressed and the “Start/ Stop” button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result. • Use only sewing machine needles made for home use. Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury. • Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE c Use the included screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward the front of the machine to loosen it, and then remove the needle. Note Do not apply extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise damage to the machine may result. d With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle until it touches the needle stopper. Use the screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE ■ About the Needle 1 Getting Ready The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are some things to keep in mind about needles. • The smaller the needle number, the finer the needle. As the numbers increase, the needles get thicker. • Use fine needles with lightweight fabrics, and thicker needles with heavyweight fabrics.
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Chapter 2 Sewing Basics SEWING ..............................................................................................40 Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................40 ■ Using the Foot Controller................................................................................................41 ■ Using the Knee Lifter.......................................................................................................
SEWING SEWING CAUTION • To avoid injury, pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation. Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation. • Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury. • Do not use bent or broken needles. Doing so may lead to injury. • Take care that the needle does not strike basting pins or other objects during sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.
SEWING h To stop sewing, press the “Start/Stop” button again. ■ Using the Foot Controller You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing. CAUTION • Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. i Press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads. 2 Memo a → The needle automatically stops in the raised position.
SEWING ■ Using the Knee Lifter Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric. a Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the notches in the jack, and then insert the knee lifter as far as possible. Sewing Reinforcement Stitches Generally stitching must be secured at the beginning and end with reverse/reinforcement stitches. Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse/ reinforcement stitches.
SEWING Sewing Heavyweight Fabric ■ If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot b While keeping the black button on the left side of presser foot “J” pressed in, lower the presser foot lever. The presser foot lever can be raised to two different positions. If the fabric is too thick to fit under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever to its highest position so that the fabric can be placed under the presser foot.
ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS When a stitch is selected, the most appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension are automatically set. However, if needed, you can change any of the settings as described in this section. Note • Settings for some stitches cannot be changed. indicates no change is possible (see the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual).
ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS Adjusting the Thread Tension The default thread tension, which is automatically set, can normally be used regardless of the type of thread or fabric being sewn. However, with some fabric and thread combinations, the thread tension may need to be adjusted. ■ Upper Thread Is Too Loose If the upper thread can be seen on the wrong side of the fabric, press . Each press of the key increases the setting and makes the thread tension tighter.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS USEFUL FUNCTIONS Automatic Reinforcement Stitching d After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching setting before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing. a Select a stitch pattern. b Press to select the automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching setting.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS b Press to select the automatic thread cutting setting. Locking the Screen If the screen is locked before starting to sew, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. This prevents screen settings from accidentally being changed or the machine from being stopped while large pieces of fabric or other projects are being sewn. The screen can be locked while sewing utility stitches and character/ decorative stitches. c .
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Chapter 3 Utility Stitches SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH ...........50 ■ Stitch Selection Screens ....................................... 50 Selecting a Stitch Pattern.................................. 51 ■ Using the Mirror Image Key ................................. 51 ■ Using the Image Key ............................................ 51 Saving Stitch Settings........................................ 52 Using the Sewing Type Selection Key ............... 53 SEWING THE STITCHES ......................
SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH ■ Stitch Selection Screens Press to display the previous or next page.
SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH ■ Using the Image Key Selecting a Stitch Pattern a Turn on the machine, and then lightly press the display. → Depending on the setting, either "1-01 Straight stitch (Left)" or "1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)" is automatically selected. b Press You can display an image that is an approximate size of the selected stitch. You can also check and change the colors of the image on the screen. a Press .
SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH c Press to go back to the original screen. c Press . * To reset the selected stitch pattern to its default settings, press Saving Stitch Settings This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width (zigzag width), stitch length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting, automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching, etc. However, if you wish to save specific settings for a stitch so that they can be used later, press , and then press .
SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH Using the Sewing Type Selection Key c Read the descriptions, and then select the appropriate stitch. * Press or to scroll the page. By pressing , a utility stitch can also be selected according to its desired use. When you are not sure which stitch to select for your application or when you need information on how certain stitches are used, press , select the appropriate stitch for your project, and then follow the instructions to sew the selected stitch.
SEWING THE STITCHES SEWING THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Note When using the twin needle (see page 32), be sure to attach presser foot “J”. Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Applications Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Twin needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button. 0.0 (0) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2 - 5.
SEWING THE STITCHES a Select a stitch pattern. Attach presser foot “J”. c Hold the thread ends and the fabric with your left hand, and turn the handwheel toward you with your right hand to insert the needle into the fabric at the starting point of the stitching. a a Starting point of stitching At the end of the stitching, hold the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button pressed to sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches). g Press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads.
SEWING THE STITCHES d Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Memo For a standard 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) seam allowance, set the width to 0 mm on the screen. While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 16mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate. a J a Bobbin case e Use the screwdriver included with the machine to unscrew and remove the regular needle plate. f Set the straight stitch needle plate in place and use the screwdriver to tighten the plate. a a 16 mm (approx.
SEWING THE STITCHES i Attach the straight stitch foot and align the edge of the fabric with a specific marking on the straight stitch foot. ■ Basting a Press b Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning of the stitching. , and then attach presser foot “J”. CAUTION Memo j The stitch length can be set between 5 mm and 30 mm (approx. 3/16 and 1-3/16 inches). a Start sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES Darts Seams Gathering a Press b Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse stitches at the beginning of the stitching, and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching the fabric. , and then attach presser foot “J”. Sew gathers on sleeves, the waist of a gathered skirt, etc. a Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot “J”. b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0 (weaker tension).
SEWING THE STITCHES e Pull the bobbin threads to create the desired amount of gathering, and then tie the threads. d Lay both seam allowances on the side of the shorter one (cut seam allowance) and iron them flat. a f Smooth the gathers by ironing them. a Wrong side of fabric e Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one, and then sew along the edge of the fold. Utility Stitches a Sew along the seam line, and then remove the g basting stitch.
SEWING THE STITCHES Pintucks Use pin tucks to decorate blouses. a Mark the positions of the folds on the wrong side of the fabric. a a Wrong side of fabric b Turn the fabric over, and then iron only the folds with the tip of the iron. a a Surface of fabric c Press d Attach the pin on the right side of presser foot “I” to the presser foot holder, and then sew along the folds. , and then attach presser foot “I”.
SEWING THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches Zigzag stitches are useful for a variety of applications, including overcasting and sewing appliqués and patchwork. Note When using the twin needle (see page 32), be sure to attach presser foot “J”. Stitch Key Stitch Name Zigzag stitch (Middle) Zigzag stitch (Middle) Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Applications Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Twin Needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual For overcasting, mending.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Patchwork (Crazy Quilts) ■ Sewing Curves Turn back the desired width of fabric, place it over a different piece of fabric, and then sew the two fabric pieces together so the stitching bridges both pieces. Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine stitch. Sew slowly, keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve.
SEWING THE STITCHES Overcasting Sew overcasting at the beginning and end of seams for skirts or pants, and at the beginning and end of all cuttings. Depending on the selected stitch, use presser foot “G” or “J” or the side cutter attachment.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Overcasting stitch Reinforced seaming of stretch fabric Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium stretch fabric and heavyweight fabric, decorative stitching Overcasting stitch Reinforcement of stretch fabric or decorative stitching Overcasting stitch Stretch knit seam Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Twin needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 5.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 9/32) 2.5 (3/32) 0.5 - 4.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. CAUTION • Make sure to only select one of the stitches listed below. Using another stitch may cause the needle to hit the presser foot and break, possibly causing injury. Memo Do not use the needle threader when the side cutter is attached. Thread the needle manually, or only attach the side cutter after threading the needle using the needle threader.
SEWING THE STITCHES d h Select a stitch. Start sewing. → A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn. Note e Make a cut of approximately 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch) in the fabric. If the width has been adjusted, turn the handwheel by hand to check that the needle does not touch the side cutter. If the needle touches the side cutter, it might cause the needle to break. ■ When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter The seam margin should be approximately 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch).
SEWING THE STITCHES Quilting You can make beautiful quilts quickly and easily with this machine. When making a quilt, you will find it convenient to use the knee lifter and foot controller to free your hands for other tasks (see “Using the Foot Controller” on page 41 and/or see “Using the Knee Lifter” on page 42). Patterns with “P” or “Q” in the lower-right corner of the key are intended for quilting. Stitch Key Presser Foot Stitch Name Piecing stitch (Right) Stitch width [mm (inch.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Quilting Sewing together the quilt top, batting, and backing is called quilting. You can sew the quilt with the walking foot to keep the quilt top, batting, and backing from sliding. The walking foot has a set of feed dogs that move together with the feed dogs in the needle plate during sewing. a Follow the steps on page 34 to remove the presser foot. b Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Check the needle drop point, and then sew along the edge of the appliqué while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. e Set “WIDTH CONTROL” to “ON”. The sewing speed will be adjusted using the foot controller. J a a Needle drop point CAUTION • Be careful that the needle does not strike a basting pin during sewing. Striking a pin can cause the needle to break, resulting in injury. Use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Free-motion Quilting With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position switch) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting. We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed. e Lower the feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the base of the machine, to .
SEWING THE STITCHES Blind Hem Stitches Select a blind hem stitch to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts. Stitch Key Presser Foot Stitch Name Blind hem stitch c Twin Needle Manual Auto. Manual 00 3← − →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0 - 3.5 (1/16 - 1/8) NO 00 3← − →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0 - 3.5 (1/16 - 1/8) NO Hemming stretch fabric Select a stitch pattern. Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto.
SEWING THE STITCHES f Remove the basting, and then turn over the fabric. b a Appliqués a Use a temporary spray adhesive or basting to attach the appliqué to the fabric. a a Wrong side of fabric b Surface of fabric Memo Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the needle does not catch the fold on the left side. However, if the needle catches too much of the fold, the fabric cannot be unfolded and too much of the seam will appear on the surface of the fabric, leaving an unattractive finish.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Sewing Sharp Curves Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an attractive finish to the seam. d Attach presser foot “J”, and then sew along the edge of the fabric, making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge. Shell Tuck Stitching Press a . a a Needle drop point e Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.
SEWING THE STITCHES b Leave a seam when sewing the scallop stitches so that the pattern is not sewn directly on the edge of the fabric. c Turn the fabric over so that the surface faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam. * Select one of the following stitch patterns. Note Sew test stitches on the fabric before sewing on your project. a a Surface of fabric c Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Pull the bobbin threads to create the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them. Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called fagoting. It is used on blouses and children’s clothing. a Separate the two pieces of fabric by about 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch), and baste them onto thin paper. a b f Press or c . 3 For details on the stitch patterns, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual. g Sew between the straight stitches.
SEWING THE STITCHES Tape or Elastic Attaching f Press or . Elastic tape is sewn onto the fabric unstretched. Note Select a straight stitch, and then attach a presser foot “J”. For details on the stitch patterns, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual. g Note Make sure that the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are not selected. b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0 (weaker tension).
SEWING THE STITCHES Heirloom Stitching By sewing with the wing needle (sold separately), the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This stitching is used to decorate tablecloths, hems, and shirt fronts. b Select a stitch, attach presser foot “N”, and then start sewing. * Select a stitch between 3-01 and 3-22. Drawn Work (1 ■ Heirloom stitching/Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch) Note For best results, use lightweight to medium weight homespun fabrics with a slight stretch.
SEWING THE STITCHES a Pull out several threads from the fabric to leave a 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) area open. ■ Heirloom stitching/Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2)) Memo For best result, use loosely woven fabrics. Memo Drawn work can also be sewn using the wing needle (sold separately). b Press , and then attach presser foot “N”. a Pull out several threads from both sides of a 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) area left unopened, as shown in the illustration.
SEWING THE STITCHES Buttonhole Stitches Select the desired buttonhole stitch according to your application and the size of the button. Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Applications Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Twin Needle Manual Auto. Manual 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 5.5 (7/32) 3.5 - 5.5 (1/8 - 7/32) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2 - 1.0 (1/64 - 1/16) NO 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 5.
SEWING THE STITCHES Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. a a a a a Reinforcement stitching a Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot “A”. b Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric. d Hold the outside frame of the buttonhole foot toward the back with your finger, and then lower the presser foot so that the mark on the fabric aligns with the marks on the buttonhole foot.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Pull down the buttonhole lever. * The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot, as shown in the illustration. g Insert a pin along the inside of a bar tack at the end of the buttonhole, and then insert the seam ripper into the center of the buttonhole and cut towards the pin. Note a Be careful not to cut the stitches with the seam ripper.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics When sewing a buttonhole on stretch fabrics, press or a , and use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the back of buttonhole foot “A”, and then pull the ends of the gimp thread under the presser foot. Pass the thread ends through the grooves at the front of the presser foot, and then temporarily tie them. ■ Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the size of the buttonhole.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applications. Stitch Key Presser Foot Stitch Name Darning Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Applications Darning of medium weight fabric Darning Darning of heavyweight fabric Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Twin Needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 - 7.0 (3/32 - 1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.4 - 2.5 (1/64 - 1/16) NO 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 - 7.0 (3/32 - 1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.4 - 2.
SEWING THE STITCHES d e Pull down the buttonhole lever. * The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot, as shown in the illustration. a Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. * Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. * If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, the machine will automatically cut the thread at the end of stitching.
SEWING THE STITCHES c Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket moves toward you during sewing. Hold the outside frame of the buttonhole foot toward the back with your finger, check the first needle drop point, and then lower the presser foot. e Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. * Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops.
SEWING THE STITCHES Button Sewing Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be sewn on. Note Make sure that the automatic thread cutting setting is not selected when sewing on buttons. Stitch Key Presser Foot Stitch Name Button sewing Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Applications Attaching buttons a Press f b Raise the presser foot lever, and remove the flat bed attachment. c Lower the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs. . Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 3.5 (1/8) 2.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Attaching a 4-Hole Button Sew the two holes toward the front. Then, raise the presser foot, move the fabric so that the needle goes into the back two holes, and then sew them in the same way. b When sewing is finished, pull the two ends of the upper thread between the button and the fabric, wind them around the shank, and then tie them together.
SEWING THE STITCHES d Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the stitching. b Pass the free arm through the fabric. c Press , and then attach presser foot “N”. Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. Memo For details on the stitch patterns, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.
SEWING THE STITCHES g Press , and then sew seam 4. c * The fabric will move sideways, so guide the fabric with your hands to sew straight. Press open the seam allowance, align the seam with the center of the zipper, and then baste the zipper in place. b a a c a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Zipper teeth Memo Zigzag stitches can also be used with multi-directional sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Side Zipper Use for side zippers on skirts or dresses. a Press d . Remove presser foot “J”, and then attach the presser foot holder to the pin on the right side of zipper foot “I”. a * Be sure to select the straight stitch with the middle needle position. c b a Right side b Left side c Needle drop point CAUTION b Attach presser foot “J”, sew straight stitches to the zipper opening, and then sew basting stitches to the edge of the fabric.
SEWING THE STITCHES h Close the zipper, turn the fabric over so that the surface faces up, and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric. c a b d a b c d i Front of garment (wrong side of fabric) Back of garment (surface of fabric) Basting Front of garment (surface of fabric) a c 3 Utility Stitches Remove the presser foot, and then attach the pin on the left side of the zipper foot to the presser foot holder.
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Chapter 4 Character/ Decorative Stitches SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS...........................................................94 ■ Stitch Selection Screens .......................................................................................................... 94 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7 mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/ 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns ..............95 Alphabet Patterns..................................
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Stitch Selection Screens Press b e h to display the screen shown below.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/ 7 mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/ Satin Stitch Patterns/ 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns a Press c To combine patterns, select the next pattern. * Press to check the selected pattern combination. * If the wrong pattern was selected, press to erase the pattern, and then select the new stitch pattern. , and then press the key for the category containing the pattern that you want to sew.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS b Press to display a selection b Press . c Press . d Press , then screen of characters, and then select a character. Repeat this step until you have selected all of the characters. * If a wrong character was selected, press to erase the character, and then select the new character. * To select a different character style, press , and then select the new character style. * Press to check the selected characters.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Sewing Attractive Finishes Note • To achieve the best results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for the proper fabric/ needle/thread combinations. • Other factors, such as the type or thickness of the fabric being sewn or the type of stabilizer material used, also affect the stitching. Therefore, be sure to sew a few trial stitches before sewing your project.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS e Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine, and then press the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches. Adjusting Patterns Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric being sewn, the sewing speed, whether or not stabilizer material is used, etc., the desired result may not be achieved. If this occurs, press , and then perform the following adjustment using the same sewing conditions as those used for your project.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS d Press . e Sew the pattern again. If the pattern still is not sewn correctly, adjust it again. Continue making adjustments until the pattern is sewn correctly. Memo You can sew with the setting screen on the display. f After the pattern is sewn correctly, quit making adjustments. Press the previous screen. to return to Note The adjustment made will remain until changed again. If the pattern is bunched together: Press in the FINE ADJUST VERTI. display.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Using the editing functions, you can change the patterns in a variety of ways, such as resizing them or flipping them to create a mirror image. Memo Depending on the pattern that is selected, some editing functions may not be available. a b f e c d j g m h n i l k ■ Key Functions No. 100 Key Name Function Page 47 a Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing the Pattern Size After selecting a stitch pattern, press desired size is selected. Creating a Vertical Mirror Image until the After selecting a stitch pattern, press pattern vertically. to flip the Memo • Stitch patterns entered after the pattern size was changed are added at the selected size until it is changed again. • You cannot change the size of stitch patterns once they have been combined.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern Press to select whether the pattern is sewn repeatedly or once. Changing the Thread Density (Satin Stitch Patterns Only) After selecting a stitch pattern, press desired stitching density is selected. CAUTION Memo If you press until the while sewing, the key changes to and the machine will sew one copy of the pattern, then automatically stop. • If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to , return the thread density to .
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Checking the Image c Press to view any part of the image that extends out of the viewable display area. You can display an image that is an approximate size of the selected stitch pattern. You can also check and change the colors of the image on the screen. a Use . d Press to return to the original screen. 4 b Press Character/Decorative Stitches → An image of the selected pattern is displayed. to change the thread color in the 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 (see chapter 7 for information about MY CUSTOM STITCH). You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns, and others. Before Combining Patterns Note • When stitch patterns are combined, the machine is automatically set to sew the pattern once.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS d Press . Memo • Press to erase the last pattern entered. Patterns are erased one at a time. • If the entire combined pattern cannot be displayed, press to view an image of the pattern. Press to return to the previous screen. e Press . 4 f Character/Decorative Stitches → The image of the pattern appears. To repeatedly sew the pattern combination, press so that it appears as .
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes c Press again, and then press it appears as so that . Example: a Press . → The second pattern is displayed in the smaller size. d To repeatedly sew the pattern combination, press b Press . so that it appears as . → The combination appears as a repeating pattern. Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations Example: → The larger size pattern appears.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS a Press d . To repeatedly sew the pattern combination, press b Press so that it appears as . . → The combination appears as a repeating pattern. Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths 4 Character/Decorative Stitches c a Press again, and then press it appears as Press . so that . → The second pattern is flipped horizontally.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS b Press , and then press it appears as once so that . Creating Step Patterns (7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) Stitch patterns that are shifted to create a step-shaped pattern are called step patterns. Step patterns can be created by using shift 7 mm satin stitch patterns. and to Press once to move the stitch pattern to the left by half the width of the stitch pattern. Press once to move the stitch pattern to the right by half the width of the stitch pattern.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS b Press , and then press ■ Examples of Pattern Combinations . → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → The next pattern is moved to the right. c Press again, and then press so that it appears as . 4 Character/Decorative Stitches d Press . → The combination appears as a repeating pattern.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Stitch Data Precautions Observe the following precautions when using stitch data other than that created and saved in this machine. ■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used • Only .pmu stitch data files can be used with this machine. Using data other than that created using this machine may cause the machine to malfunction. ■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from USB media.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data • If the file name of stitch data cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special characters, the file is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file. We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9, “-”, and “_”. • Stitch data in a folder created in USB media can be retrieved.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory You can save often-used stitch patterns in the machine’s memory. The machine’s memory can hold up to 16 stitch patterns. Note ■ If the Memory Is Full If this 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.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c . Press Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media (Commercially Available) a When sending stitch patterns from the machine to USB media, plug the USB media into the machine’s USB port. Depending on the type of USB media being used, either directly plug the USB device into the machine’s USB port or plug the USB Card Writer/Reader into the machine’s USB port. Memo Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our web site for more details.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press . * Press to return to the original screen without saving. Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer Using the included USB cable, connect the sewing machine to your computer so that stitch patterns can be retrieved from and saved to your computer. Note Do not turn off the machine while the “Saving” screen is displayed, otherwise you may lose the stitch pattern that you are saving. a → The “Saving” screen is displayed.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION b Press . Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory a c Press → Press Press . . to return to the previous screen without saving the stitch pattern. 4 → The pocket selection screen appears. Select a stitch pattern to be retrieved. * Press so that the pattern saved in that pocket appears. * Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving the stitch pattern.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press * Press c . Press when there are subfolders to sort two or more stitch patterns to USB media, the stitch patterns in the subfolders are displayed. to delete the stitch pattern. a b → The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen appears. a Folder b Stitch patterns in a top folder ("key" shows only the first pattern over if the pattern is combined.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION e Press . * Press to delete the stitch pattern. * Press to edit the stitch pattern created using My Custom Stitch. Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer a Plug the USB cable connectors into the corresponding USB port connectors on the computer and on the machine (see page 114). b On the computer, open “My Computer”, and then go to “Removable Disk”. → The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen appears.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION d Press . Memo is available when a stitch pattern created using MY CUSTOM STITCH™ is retrieved. When is pressed, the editing screen of MY CUSTOM STITCH™ appears so that the stitch can be edited. CAUTION → The stitch patterns in the computer are displayed in the selection screen. e Select a stitch pattern to be retrieved.
Chapter 5 Embroidery BEFORE EMBROIDERING ............................120 SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN .... 141 Attaching Embroidery Foot “U”...................................... 121 Sewing Attractive Finishes ...............................................141 Attaching the Embroidery Unit ....................................... 122 ■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover ..............................................141 ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit ..............................................
BEFORE EMBROIDERING BEFORE EMBROIDERING The embroidering procedures are listed below. 9 6, 8 7 3 1, 2 Step # * 120 5 4 Operation Page 1 Attach embroidery foot “U”. 2 Insert a 75/11 home sewing machine needle.* 121 35 3 Attach the embroidery unit. 122 4 Wind the bobbin with embroidery bobbin thread, and then set the bobbin. 5 Attach stabilizer material to the fabric, and then hoop it in the embroidery frame. 6 Turn on the machine, and then select the embroidery pattern.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Attaching Embroidery Foot “U” e Use the included screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove the presser foot holder. CAUTION a • When attaching a presser foot, always press in the operation panel. You may accidentally press the “Start/Stop” button and possibly cause injury. • Be sure to use embroidery foot “U” when doing embroidery.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Attaching the Embroidery Unit c Insert the embroidery unit connector into the connection port, and then lightly push in the embroidery unit until it snaps into place. CAUTION • Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit attached. The embroidery unit could fall off and cause injury. • Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering. Otherwise, injury may result.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING e Press ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit . a Press or , and then press . → The carriage moves to the storage position. CAUTION • Always remove the embroidery frame before pressing → The carriage moves to its initial position. . Otherwise, the frame may strike the embroidery foot, and possibly cause injury. • The embroidery unit will not fit in the storage box/ case if this step is not done.
SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS ■ Copyright Information The embroidery patterns stored in the machine and on embroidery cards (sold separately) are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited. ■ Pattern Selection Screens There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns programmed in the machine.
SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns d Continue with “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 128. * To select a different embroidery pattern, press a Select a type of embroidery pattern. . (After a confirmation message to delete the selected pattern appears, the pattern selection screen appears.) b Select an embroidery pattern. Alphabet Patterns a Press . 5 Embroidery c Press * Press . to view an image of the embroidery pattern. b Select a character style.
SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS c Press to display a selection e screen of characters, and then select a character to be embroidered. * To change the size, press Continue with “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 128. * To select a different character, press . (After a confirmation message to delete the selected pattern appears, the pattern selection screen appears.) until the desired size is selected. * If a wrong character was selected, press to erase the character.
SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS c Press . * Press to view an image of the embroidery Note Do not insert the embroidery card in a direction other than that shown by the arrow on the card, do not insert the card with extreme force, and do not insert any object other than embroidery cards into the slot, otherwise the machine may be damaged. pattern. → The sewing screen appears.
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN Using the editing keys, you can change the patterns in a variety of ways, such as resizing them or rotating them. a e f d j a g k b i c h l o m p n q Shows the code for the appropriate presser foot. When embroidering, be sure to use embroidery foot “U”. b Shows the embroidering area for the extra large frame (26 cm × 16 cm (approx. 10-1/4 inches × 6-1/4 inches)). c Shows the selected pattern.
PREPARING THE FABRIC PREPARING THE FABRIC CAUTION • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) may cause the needle to break. • When using layers with thicker batting etc., you can sew more attractive embroidery by adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in the embroidery settings screen (see below).
PREPARING THE FABRIC Hooping Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ■ Types of Embroidery Frames Extra Large Embroidering area: 26 cm × 16 cm (approx. 10 - 1/4 inches × 6 - 1/4 inches) Large Medium Small (Sold Separately) Embroidering area: Embroidering area: 18 cm × 13 cm (approx. 7 inches × 10 cm × 10 cm (approx.
PREPARING THE FABRIC d ■ Inserting the Fabric Note Gently stretch the fabric, and then securely tighten the frame adjustment screw so that the fabric remains stretched. If the fabric is not taut, the pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may pucker. Follow the procedure described below to gently stretch the fabric in the embroidery frame so that the fabric is not loose. In addition, be sure to work on a level surface when hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame.
PREPARING THE FABRIC b Place the embroidery sheet in the inner frame, and then align the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the marks on the fabric. b a ■ Embroidering Small Fabrics When embroidering small pieces of fabric, use temporary spray adhesive to attach the small piece of the fabric to stabilizer, and then hoop the stabilizer in the embroidery frame. If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive, attach the fabric to the stabilizer with basting stitches.
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Note Before attaching the embroidery frame, set the bobbin. a Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot. b Raise the frame-securing lever. e Lower the frame-securing lever so that it is level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder.
EDITING THE PATTERN EDITING THE PATTERN CAUTION • After the size of the pattern has been changed, check the icons for the embroidery frames that can be used and use only the indicated frames. If a frame other those indicated is used, the presser foot may strike the embroidery frame, possibly causing injuries. Changing the Embroidery Frame Display a b a Press b Press . or in the “EMBROIDERY FRAME DISPLAY” on P. 2 of the screen to select how the embroidery frame is displayed.
EDITING THE PATTERN Changing the Pattern Position a Press b Press . to move the pattern. * Press Rotating the Pattern a Press b Press . . to move the pattern in the direction of the arrow on the key. * Press to center the pattern. 5 Embroidery a a Distance from the center c Press . → The sewing screen appears.
EDITING THE PATTERN c Select the angle that the pattern is rotated. * Press e Press . → The sewing screen appears. to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left. * Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right. * Press to rotate the pattern 1 degree to the left. * Press Changing the Pattern Size a Press . b Press . to rotate the pattern 1 degree to the right. * Press to return the pattern to its original position.
EDITING THE PATTERN c Change the size of the pattern. * Press to reduce the size of the pattern. * Press to enlarge the size of the pattern. * Press to return the pattern to its original size. Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image a Press . b Press . a a Size of the pattern 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.
EDITING THE PATTERN Changing the Stitching Density (Alphabet and Frame Patterns Only) a Press Changing the Color of Single Characters Combined alphabet 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 one of a different color. . a b * Press to reduce the stitching density. * Press to increase the stitching density.
CHECKING THE PATTERN CHECKING THE PATTERN Checking the Embroidering Position b Press to select the position to be checked. The embroidery frame is moved to indicate the embroidering position. Closely watch the frame to check that the pattern will be sewn at the correct place. a Press . → The frame moves to indicate the selected position. Memo To view the entire embroidering area, press . Embroidery The frame moves to indicate the entire embroidering area.
CHECKING THE PATTERN Previewing the Pattern a Press b Press . to select the frame used in the preview. * Embroidery frame icons that appear in light gray cannot be selected. * Press to enlarge the preview of the embroidery pattern. Memo • Press the “Start/Stop” button to sew the pattern as it appears in this screen. • Patterns with many stitches may take some time to preview. c 140 Press .
SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN Sewing Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (see page 129) and hooping the fabric in the frame (see page 130) 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. Included with this machine are two bobbin cases. Follow the explanation below.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN Sewing Embroidery Patterns Example: c Trim off the excess thread at the beginning of the stitching. If the thread is hidden under the presser foot, raise the presser foot, and then cut the thread. d Press the “Start/Stop” button again to start embroidering. To embroider → When the area for the first color has been sewn, the machine automatically trims the threads, then stops, and the presser foot is automatically raised.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN Embroidering Appliqué Patterns c There are some patterns which call for an appliqué inside the pattern. When sewing an embroidery pattern with an appliqué, the color sewing order display shows “APPLIQUÉ MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUÉ POSITION”, “APPLIQUÉ”, and then the sewing order of the colors around the appliqué. After sewing is finished, remove the appliqué fabric from the embroidery frame, and then carefully cut along the stitching.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN f Apply a thin layer of adhesive or spray adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece, and then attach it to the base fabric at the appliqué position sewn in step e. Note If the appliqué fabric is a lightweight fabric, you may want to use a fusible web to stabilize the fabric and to attach it to the base fabric. Do not remove the base fabric from the embroidery frame when ironing on the appliqué piece.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS c If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread Raise the frame-securing lever, and then remove the embroidery frame. * Be careful not apply strong force to the fabric at this time. Otherwise, the fabric may loosen in the frame. When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during embroidering, the machine will stop and the message below will appear. Press and follow the directions below to rethread the lower threading.
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 broke, rethread the machine. If the bobbin thread broke, follow the instructions in steps a through f from the previous section to reinstall the bobbin. c Press d Press f Press the “Start/Stop” button to continue embroidering. . . Press , or to move the needle back 2 or 3 stitches before the point where the thread broke.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Restarting from the Beginning a Press Automatically Resuming Embroidery When the Power Goes Off . The current color, stitch number and design position are saved when the power is interrupted during embroidering. The next time that the machine is turned on, you can resume embroidering. Memo Even if the power goes out in the middle of embroidery, the machine returns to the point where embroidery was stopped when the machine is turned on again.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS d Press . Manually Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power Example: If the power is turned off while sewing the second color a Select the pattern and press b Press . Memo If you want to start a new operation, press so the pattern selection screen appears. → The confirmation message to lower the framesecuring lever appears. e Reattach the embroidery frame. → The previous sewing screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS c Use , , or to advance the pattern to slightly before where sewing stopped. Adjusting the Thread Tension When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can be slightly visible from the wrong side of the fabric. With some fabric and thread combinations, the thread tension may need to be adjusted. ■ Correct Thread Tension The upper thread can be slightly visible from the wrong side of the fabric.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ■ If the Upper Thread Is Too Tight The upper thread is too tight when the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric. Right side of fabric a Press ■ If the Upper Thread Is Too Loose The upper thread is too loose when there are loose thread locks or when loops appear on the right side of the fabric. Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric . a Press b Press Wrong side of fabric . in the tension display.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Changing the Embroidering Speed a Press b Press . or in the “MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED” display on P. 3 of the screen. Changing the Thread Color Display From the following, select the thread color that appears in the embroidery color order display. You can change the thread color display on embroidery screen to the thread color name, the time to embroider each step or the thread brand number. * You can choose from 3 embroidering speed levels.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Example: a Press b Press Displaying the thread number of “EMBROIDERY” d Press . . or beside on P. 2 of the screen to select the “#123”. → The thread color display is changed. → “EMBROIDERY” appears at the bottom. c Press to select the thread brand. Memo Colors on the screen may vary slightly from actual spool colors.
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 ■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used • Compatible models: IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment • Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows Me/2000/XP (Windows 98SE requires a driver. Download the driver from our web site (www.brother.com).
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 or other pattern combinations, patterns that have been rotated or resized, or patterns that have had their embroidering position changed.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press . Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media (Commercially Available) When sending embroidery patterns from the machine to USB media, plug the USB media into the machine’s USB port. Depending on the type of USB media being used, either directly plug the USB device into the machine’s USB port or plug the USB Card Reader/ Writer into the machine’s USB port. c Memo Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our web site for more details.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press * Press . to return to the original screen without saving. Saving Embroidery Patterns to the Computer Using the included USB cable, connect the sewing machine to your computer so that embroidery patterns can be retrieved from and saved to your computer. Note Do not turn off the machine while the “Saving” screen is displayed, otherwise you may lose the pattern that you are saving.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION b With the pattern that you want to save displayed in the sewing screen, press . Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from the Machine’s Memory a c Press * Press Press . . to return to the previous screen without saving the pattern. → The pocket selection screen appears. b Select a pattern to be retrieved. * If you decide not to retrieve the pattern, press . → The pattern is temporarily saved to “Removable Disk” under “My Computer”. d Select the pattern’s .
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press . c Press the key of the pattern you want to retrieve. * Press to return to the original screen. Press . → The sewing screen appears. Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from USB Media (Commercially Available) d You can retrieve a specific embroidery pattern from either directly USB media or a folder in the USB media. If the embroidery pattern is under the folder, move down layers of folders following a path to it.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from the Computer a Plug the USB cable connectors into the corresponding USB port connectors on the computer and on the machine (see page 157). b The “Removable Disk” icon appears in “My Computer” on the computer. d Press . → The pattern selection screen appears. e Select an embroidery pattern to be retrieved. * If you decide not to retrieve the pattern, press c . Copy the pattern data to “Removable Disk”.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION f Press . a a Amount of memory used by the selected pattern → The sewing screen appears. CAUTION 5 Embroidery • When disconnecting the USB cable: Before disconnecting the USB cable, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the taskbar of Windows® Me/2000 or the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the taskbar of Windows® XP. Then, when the removable disk has been removed safely, disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the machine.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1) c Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or temporary spray adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece cut out in step a, and then attach the appliqué to the base fabric within the outline. d Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape, and then embroider over the appliqué and base fabric from step c. You can use frame patterns of the same size and shape to create an appliqué.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2) d Remove the embroidery frame from the machine, and then cut around the outside of the stitching. This is a second method for making appliqués using embroidery patterns. With this method, there is no need to change the fabric in the embroidery frame. To make the appliqué, embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and the other pattern with a satin stitch.
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Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS...................................................166 ■ Combined Patterns ........................................................................................................166 ■ Move Patterns ...............................................................................................................166 ■ Rotate Patterns ..............................................................................................................
AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS With the Embroidery Edit functions, you can change the size of patterns, rotate patterns, adjust the character spacing and layout, and perform many other editing operations. In addition, characters and patterns can be combined and rearranged within the 26 cm × 16 cm (approx. 10 - 1/4 inches × 6 - 1/4 inches) embroidering area. With the Embroidery Edit functions, you can combine various patterns and characters to create original patches and embroidery.
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Attach the embroidery unit, prepare the machine for embroidering according to the instructions on page 120, and then press to display the screen shown below. b a f e a b c d e c d g h f Patterns saved in the machine’s memory One-point patterns Floral patterns Alphabet patterns Frame patterns Embroidery cards (sold separately) (see page 158). g Patterns saved in USB media (see page 159). h Patterns saved on the computer (see page 160).
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT c Press . Alphabet Patterns With the Embroidery Edit functions, you can edit the appearance of a character at the same time that you enter it. a Press b Select the character style, and then enter the characters. . → The selected pattern appears in the screen. d Continue with “EDITING PATTERNS” on page 170. * For details on selecting characters, see page 125. * Press characters.
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT c Press to change the layout of the f Press . pattern. a → The embroidery edit screen appears. a Layout of characters g Continue with “EDITING PATTERNS” on page 170. Memo The layout of the characters appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. d Select the layout. 6 Embroidery Edit → The displayed character layout changes. e Press screen.
EDITING PATTERNS EDITING PATTERNS f a b c e d j i k l m p q n g h a b c d e o Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. Shows the size of the pattern currently selected. Shows the distance from the center of frame. Shows the degree of rotation for the selected pattern. Shows the number of colors in the selected design. ■ Key Functions No. Key Name Function Page f Image key Press this key to display a preview of the embroidery pattern.
EDITING PATTERNS b Moving the Pattern Select the angle that the pattern is rotated. * Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left. Press to move the pattern in the direction * Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right. shown on the key. Press * Press to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left. to center the pattern. * Press to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the right. * Press to rotate the pattern 1 degree to the left.
EDITING PATTERNS c Press b . a Select the direction in which the size is changed. * Press to reduce the pattern proportionately. * Press to enlarge the pattern proportionately. * Press to reduce the pattern vertically. * Press to enlarge the pattern vertically. * Press to reduce the pattern horizontally. * Press to enlarge the pattern horizontally. * Press to return the pattern to its original size. a Degree of rotation Changing the Size of the Pattern a a Press .
EDITING PATTERNS c Press . Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns a Press b Select the layout. . Deleting the Pattern Press to select the pattern to be deleted. Continue touching until the red frame * After selecting an arc layout, press expand the arc. * After selecting an arc layout, press reduce the arc. encloses the pattern you wish to delete. Then press . to to Memo When selecting to and , and change . You can increase or decrease 6 the incline.
EDITING PATTERNS Changing the Character Spacing a Press Changing the Color of Each Character in a Pattern . Press so that it appears as . The machine will stop after each character is embroidered so the thread can be changed. b Press or . * Press to widen the character spacing. * Press to tighten the character spacing. Memo * Press to return the pattern to its original The multi color settings can also be set from the sewing screen. For details, see page 138. spacing.
EDITING PATTERNS b If necessary, press to change the e thread color display (see “Changing the Thread Color Display” on page 151). Press to choose a new color from the color palette. * You can scroll through 25 colors at a time using and . * To return to the original color, press . If multiple colors have been changed, this command will return all colors to their original colors. * You can select colors from the color palette by directly touching the color palette with the touch pen.
EDITING PATTERNS c Creating a Custom Thread Table Use to select one of the thread brands in the machine. You can create a custom thread table containing the thread colors that you most often use. You can select thread colors from the machine’s extensive list of thread colors from five different thread brands. You can select any color and move the color to your custom thread table. d Use to enter a color’s 4-digit number.
EDITING PATTERNS g Press to return to the original screen. Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table You can select a color from the up to 300 thread colors you have set in the custom thread table. a Press . ■ Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List a Repeat the previous steps a through c. b Press c Use to display the thread list. → The thread color palette screen displays. to select a thread color.
EDITING PATTERNS c Press . After Editing a Press b Press . b a a Color palette/Custom thread change key b Color palette → The custom thread table will appear. d Press to choose a new color from the custom thread table. * Use and pattern. to scroll through the custom thread table. * Press to embroider the edited to return to the original color. * Press to return to the embroidery edit screen.
COMBINING PATTERNS COMBINING PATTERNS This section will describe how to combine characters and embroidery patterns. Editing Combined Patterns a b Press Press c Press . d Press . . on P. 1 of the screen.
COMBINING PATTERNS e Press g . Enter “WELCOME”. * For details on selecting characters, see page 125. * After entering “W“, press to change the size to M, then enter the remaining characters. * Press to view an image of all entered characters. f Press . h 180 Press .
COMBINING PATTERNS i Press to change the layout of the characters. k Press l Press . * For details, see page 173. j Press . to adjust the position of the characters.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Sewing Combined Patterns b Embroider according to the color order on the right side of the screen. Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order that they were entered. In this example, the embroider order will be as follows. For details, see “Sewing Embroidery Patterns” on page 142. → a Press . c Embroider . → When “WELCOME” is completed, the message “Finished sewing” appears. Press to return to the previous screen.
Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH DESIGNING A STITCH......................................................................184 ■ Examples of Custom Stitches .........................................................................................185 ENTERING STITCH DATA .................................................................186 ■ Key Functions ................................................................................................................186 ■ Moving a Point ............................
DESIGNING A STITCH DESIGNING A STITCH By using the MY CUSTOM STITCH™ function, you can register stitches you have created yourself. b Decide the spacing of the stitch. * By adjusting the spacing of a stitch, you can create various patterns with one stitch. Memo • Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH™ can be a maximum of 7 mm (approx. 9/32 inch) wide and 37 mm (approx. 1-1/3 inches) long.
DESIGNING A STITCH ■ Examples of Custom Stitches Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch 1 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
ENTERING STITCH DATA ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Key Functions b c a e d g f i h k j l m o n No. a This area displays the stitch being created. b Displays the number of the present set point over the total number of points in the stitch. c Displays the y-coordinate of Display over the x-coordinate of . Key Name Explanation Page d Grid direction key Press this key to change the direction of the grid sheet. 187 e Image key Press this key to view an image of the stitch.
ENTERING STITCH DATA a Press b Press . d Press e Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the first two points. to add the point indicated by . . * To sew three stitches, press the key so that it appears c Use to move of the first point on the grid sheet. * Press as to the coordinates to change the direction of the grid f and press sheet. * You can also move Use . to move to the second point . by using the touch pen.
ENTERING STITCH DATA h Press ■ Moving a Point . a Press or to move that you want to move. * To move to the first point, press . * To move to the last point, press . * You can also move by using the touch pen. Memo • If you have entered points that are too close together, the fabric may not feed properly. Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space between points.
ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Moving Part or All of the Design a Press d Press or to move the section. Press or to move to the first point of the section that you want to move. * To move to the first point, press . * To move to the last point, press . * You can also move b c Press by using the touch pen. . . → The section will be moved. 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH → The selected point and all points that were entered after it are selected.
ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Inserting New Points a Press or c to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point. * To move to the first point, press . * To move to the last point, press . * You can also move b Press by using the touch pen. . → A new point is entered and 190 moves to it. Use to move the point.
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 the stitch data, press . The “Saving” screen appears and the stitch will be stored in the machine’s memory. Before storing a custom stitch, press test-run of the stitch.
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES b Select a custom stitch to be retrieved. * If the entire saved custom stitch cannot be displayed, press to view the entire custom stitch. * Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving the custom stitch. c Press * Press Saving the Retrieved Custom Stitches to USB Media/Computer A custom stitch stored in the machine's memory can be saved to USB media or the computer. a Follow steps a through c from “Retrieving Stored Custom Stitches” on page 191. b Press .
Chapter 8 Appendix CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................................194 Cleaning the LCD ..................................................................................................194 Cleaning the Machine Casing ................................................................................194 Cleaning the Race .................................................................................................194 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ...............................
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION • Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result. g Cleaning the LCD Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. If the surface of the LCD is dirty, lightly wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents or detergents. Cleaning the Machine Casing a If the surface of the machine is dirty, dampen a cloth with a neutral detergent, wring it out firmly, and then wipe the surface.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE i Insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. a b b a a Projection b Spring j Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back into place. a b a Needle plate cover b Tabs • Never use a bobbin case that is scratched; otherwise, the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may suffer.
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ADJUSTING THE SCREEN Screen Visibility Is Low If the screen is difficult to read when the machine is turned on, follow the procedure described below. a Turn off the machine, hold your finger anywhere on the screen, and then turn the machine on. Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning If the screen does not respond correctly when a key is pressed (the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation), follow the procedure described below to make the proper adjustments.
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN c Using the included touch pen, lightly touch the center of each , in order from 1 to 5. * If the buzzer sounds one time after you press number 5, the operation is finished, and the mark below 1 appears in black. * If the buzzer sounds twice, the mark below 1 appears in red, and there was an error. In this case, repeat the steps above. Note Only use the included touch pen to touch the screen. Do not use a mechanical pencil, screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer. Memo This machine is equipped with a simple troubleshooting feature that can be used in case minor problems occur during sewing. Press , and then press to display a list of problems. Press the key for the appropriate problem, and then check for the causes that are displayed.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem High-pitched sound while sewing Cannot thread the needle Cause Page Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs. Remove the dust or lint. 194 Pieces of thread are caught in the race (bobbin case). Clean the race (bobbin case). 194 The upper threading is incorrect. Check the procedure for threading the machine and rethread it correctly. 29 There are scratches on the race (bobbin case). Replace the race (bobbin case), or consult your authorized dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Needle breaks The fabric does not feed through the machine The machine does not operate The embroidery unit does not operate Cause Solution Page The needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. The needle clamp screw is not tightened. Tighten the needle clamp screw. 35 36 The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle with a new one. 35 The thread or needle is not suitable for the type of fabric being sewn.
ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES If the “Start/Stop button” or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed before the machine is correctly set up or if an incorrect operation is performed, the machine stops and informs you of the error with an alarm and an error message. If an error message appears, correct the problem according to the instructions in the message. (The message that is displayed can be cancelled either by pressing or performing the operation correctly.
ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when the upper thread is broken or not threaded correctly, and the “Start/ Stop” button or the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed. CAUTION • Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press the “Start/Stop” button without rethreading the machine, the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury. 202 This message is displayed when you try to use the needle threader lever while twin needle sewing is set.
ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when the memory in the USB media is full and the stitch or pattern cannot be saved. This message is displayed when This message is displayed when This message is displayed when a stitch other than a buttonhole stitch is selected and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered. is pressed while the presser foot is raised.
ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button, “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed while no pattern is selected. This message is displayed when the machine is turned on while the needle is lowered and the embroidery unit is attached. This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out. This message is displayed when the combined character pattern in embroidery mode is too large for the embroidery frame.
ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when is pressed without an This message is displayed when the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed while the embroidery unit is attached. embroidery card inserted. This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed while the foot controller is connected. This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery edit mode, and you try to use an editing function when the pattern is not completely within the red outline.
ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when a button on the screen is pressed while the needle is lowered. This message is displayed when the needle plate is removed with the machine on or when the singlehole needle plate is installed when the machine is turned on in the embroidery or embroidery edit mode. This message is displayed when a large-size embroidery pattern is selected in Embroidery Edit mode. This message is displayed when an error occurs with the USB media.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Item Sewing Machine Embroidery Unit Specification Dimensions 51.1 cm (W) × 30.5 cm (H) × 25.8 cm (D) (approx. 20-1/8 inches (W) × 12 inches (H) × 10-1/8 inches (D)) Case dimensions 58.2 cm (W) × 31.9 cm (H) × 28.4 cm (D) (approx. 22-7/8 inches (W) × 12-1/2 inches (H) × 11-1/8 inches (D)) Weight 11.2 kg (24.7 lb.) (with case: 13.5 kg (29.8 lb.)) Sewing speed 70 to 1000 stitches per minute Needle Home sewing machine needles (HA × 130) Dimensions 45.8 cm (W) × 13.
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE You can use USB media or a computer to download software upgrades (file extension .up1) for your sewing machine. • Memo • When the machine’s software is upgraded, saved combinations of character and decorative stitches are erased. However, saved embroidery patterns are not erased. • While the software is being upgraded, the buzzer will not sound when a key is pressed. Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media a d Press .
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE Upgrade Procedure Using Computer a e Press . While holding the “Presser Foot Lifter” button pressed, turn on the machine. → The following screen appears. b Press . → The message “Saving the upgrade file. Do not turn main power to OFF.” will appear. f c When the following screen appears, upgrading is completed. Plug the USB cable connectors into the corresponding USB port connectors on the computer and on the machine.
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STITCH SETTING CHART STITCH SETTING CHART Note When using the twin needle (see page 32), be sure to attach presser foot “J”. Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Applications Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Twin Needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button. 0.0 (0) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) OK (J) General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Key Stitch Name Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Applications Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric Reinforcing of medium, heavyweight and easily frayed fabrics or decorative stitching.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Key Stitch Name Blind hem stitch Presser Foot Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Applications Hemming stretch fabric Blanket stitch Appliqués, decorative blanket stitch Shell tuck edge Shell tuck edge finish on fabrics Satin scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse, edge of handkerchief Scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse, edge of handkerchief Patchwork join stitch Patchwork stitches, decorative stitching Patchwork double overlock stitch Patchwork stitches, deco
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Key Stitch Name Applications Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight at left Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight at center Hemstitching zigzag Decorative hems, top stitching Hemstitching Decorative hems, lace attaching pin stitch Hemstitching Hemstitching Hemstitching Hemstitching 214 Presser Foot Decorative hems Decorative hems daisy stitch Heirloom, decorative hems Heirloom, decorative hems Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Key Stitch Name Hemstitching Hemstitching Presser Foot Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Applications Decorative hems, smocking Decorative hems, smocking Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Twin Needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 6.0 (15/ 64) 1.5 - 7.0 (1/16 - 1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO 5.0 (3/16) 1.5 - 7.0 (1/16 - 1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO 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 5.5 (7/32) 3.5 - 5.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Applications Auto. Eyelet Manual Auto. 7.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 (1/4) (1/4 15/64 3/16) (1/4) Twin Needle Manual 7.0 6.0 5.
INDEX INDEX A accessories ....................................................................................11 air vent ...........................................................................................9 alarm ..........................................................................................206 alphabet patterns character/decorative stitches .....................................................95 alternate bobbin case ...........................................................
INDEX H handle ............................................................................................ 9 handwheel ..................................................................................... 9 hard case ...................................................................................... 13 heirloom stitching ......................................................................... 77 horizontal mirror image key .............................................. 101, 137 I image key ...........
INDEX T thread fabric/thread/needle combinations ............................................37 thread color display ....................................................................151 thread cutter ............................................................................ 9, 31 thread cutter button ........................................................ 11, 41, 47 thread density key .......................................................................102 thread guide ..............................
