Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V95/V96/V97/V98 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Introduction Thank you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— • When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your back or knees. 5 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual. Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 1 Machine Features ................................................................................................................ 8 Accessories ..........................................................
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Useful Functions ................................................................................................................64 Automatic sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches ............................................................................................ 64 Automatically cutting the thread ..................................................................................................................... 65 Mirroring stitches ..........
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the character spacing ..................................................................................................................... 124 Realigning the pattern ................................................................................................................................... 125 Combining patterns ................................................................................................................................
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Incorrect thread tension ................................................................................................................................. 182 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ................................................................................ 183 When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat .................................................................... 186 List of symptoms ...........
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can be cut automatically after sewing (page 59, 65). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 22). c Built-in stitches You can select from the built-in stitches available, including utility stitches and decorative stitches (page 72).
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Included accessories Note z Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 885-V95/V96/V97/V98. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. z The securing screw on the side of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. No. 6 7 Open toe quilting foot SA187 F061 8 Side cutter "S" SA177 F054 9 Quilting guide SA132 F016N 2 5. 3 4 6. 7. 8. 5 9.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 90) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is pressed. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 55). The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to perform operations. For details, refer to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 18). b Back key Press to return to the previous screen.
1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................16 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation..................................................................18 Winding/Installing the Bobbin.................................................................................22 Upper Threading ..........................................................
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turning on the machine Prepare the included power cord. a off (the main power switch is set to " Make sure that the sewing machine is turned "), and then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine. b household electrical outlet. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a Turning off the machine When you have finished using the sewing machine, turn it off.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to "Operation panel" (page 14). Viewing the LCD When the power is turned on, the LCD comes on.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attribute Icon Character spacing Details Settings Adjusts the space between characters when sewing alphanumeric characters. (page 124) Changes the thread color display on the embroidery screen (page 151). Thread color display (When "Thread No.#123" is selected) Display unit Selects the measurement units that are displayed (only for embroidering) (page 152). Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with each operation (page 197).
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— a Turn on the sewing machine. The highlighted display is the initial setting. X The LCD comes on. Example: Changing the needle stop position Press b panel. (Settings key) on the display X The setting screen appears. c d (Back key). When settings are complete, press Press the item to be set. Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— d next page. Press Checking machine operating procedures Simple explanations can be referred on the LCD display for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on the LCD.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— a Turn on the sewing machine. e the spool pin. Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. b that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so in the bobbin. Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into place. a Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— h and to the front. Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover Note z When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. c While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand as shown below.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— j the bobbin five or six times. Wind the end of the thread clockwise around l Slide the sewing speed controller to the right. While using your left hand to hold the thread that was passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your right hand to wind the end of the thread. 1 Wind five or six times. a a Speed controller m When the foot controller is plugged in, press Press (Start/stop button) once. down on the foot controller.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— o winder shaft to the left, and then remove the Cut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin bobbin from the shaft. ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbinwinding thread guide correctly, the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. In such a case, wind off the thread according to the following procedure.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Cut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin- b winding thread guide. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. 1 a CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and c then remove the bobbin from the shaft.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— a twice to raise the needle, and then raise the Press (Needle position button) once or f your right hand. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with presser foot lever. a b • Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly. a Needle position button b Presser foot lever CAUTION b Turn off the sewing machine. c Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right. a b ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to the bottom with your finger.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Note z If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 62). ■ When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. a Thread the upper thread. b Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. c Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull e out the end of the bobbin thread. Pull out about 10-15 cm (4-5 inches) of the f bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine. Reattach the bobbin cover. g Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Upper Threading This section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle. 1 a a Mark on handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Threading the upper thread c twice to raise the needle. Press (Needle position button) once or Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. a CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. a Needle position button Note a Turn on the machine. b Raise the presser foot lever.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— f return the spool pin to its original position. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the left. h and to the front. Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand as shown below.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— j thread take-up lever as shown below. Make sure that the thread is passed into the a m Turn off the machine. n passed through the needle bar thread guide, to Pull the end of the thread, which has been a Thread take-up lever the left, then pass the thread through the notch of the thread guide (1), and then firmly pull the thread from the front and insert it into the slit of the thread guide disk marked "7" all the way (2).
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— p side of the machine as much as possible to Lower the needle threader lever on the left q Raise the needle threader lever slowly. Ta make the hook turn. a 1 a Needle threader lever a Needle threader lever r the loop of the thread through the eye of the Raise the presser foot lever, and carefully pull Ta needle to pull out the end of the thread.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using specialty thread, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, a wing needle or a twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader, thread the needle as described below. Thread the machine to the needle bar thread a through k on "Threading the upper thread" (page 32).
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— d bobbin winder shaft, and install the thread Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the spool on it. Then, thread the upper thread. f bar thread guide, manually thread the right Without passing the thread through the needle needle. Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front. CAUTION a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool ● The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— i Press l . Start sewing. • For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 55). X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other. X The screen for setting the twin needle appears. j Press . Note X z When changing the sewing direction, press (Needle position button) to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. displays in reverse highlight.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Replacing the Needle This section describes how to replace the needle. 1 Needle precautions CAUTION z Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. z Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Memo z The lower the thread number is, the thicker the thread, and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased. ■ Ball point needle (gold colored) To avoid skipped stitches use ball point needles with stretch fabrics. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Replacing the needle d Lower the presser foot lever. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle" (page 40). 1 a twice to raise the needle. Press (Needle position button) once or a a a Presser foot lever e use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp Hold the needle with your left hand, and then screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— g use the screwdriver to tighten the needle While holding the needle with your left hand, clamp screw. Install the twin needle in the same way. CAUTION z Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may break or damage may result.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Replacing the Presser Foot This section describes how to replace the presser foot. 1 Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser foot. CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break. ● Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— e so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the Place a different presser foot below the holder notch in the holder. Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (A, G, I, J, M, N or R) is positioned to be read. a b Note z When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Removing and attaching the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Attaching the presser foot holder a Raise the presser foot lever. X The presser foot is raised.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces Free-arm sewing and using an extension table make sewing cylindrical pieces or large pieces easy. Free-arm sewing Using extension table Removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm sewing, making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs. a The cover of the embroidery unit can be used as the extension table. This is useful for sewing large pieces.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— b extension table until they click. Raise up the two legs on the reverse side of the e Turn back the extension table, and then store the two legs in their original positions. 1 c machine arm. Attach the extension table to the sewing Keep the extension table horizontal and push it in slowly until it stops. Memo ● When you do not use the extension table, use it as the cover of the embroidery unit.
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2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing.....................................................................................................................50 Setting the Stitch .....................................................................................................61 Useful Functions......................................................................................................64 Useful Sewing Tips ....................................
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION z While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. z Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— k Patterns saved in the machine's memory You can retrieve a saved pattern. (For details, refer to "Saving patterns" (page 129).) Stitch types A stitch can be selected from the following types available. For details on the various stitches, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 72). Selecting stitching Stitches are selected using LCD operations. Turn the power on, the utility stitch selecting screen appears.
SEWING BASICS e ———————————————————————————————————————————— g reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the Select the stitch type. If necessary, specify the settings for automatic When selecting a decorative stitch stitch length, etc. • For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches, refer to Chapter3, "UTILITY STITCHES" which begins from page 72. Note z When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears on the screen.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Selecting characters Three styles of character stitches are available. The procedure for selecting a character is the same with all styles. Example: BUS Follow steps a to d in "Selecting stitching" a (page 51) to display the screen where a stitch type can be selected. b Select the character style. c Select the characters.
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————— d fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel While holding the end of the thread and the Positioning the fabric toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching. Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. a Turn on the machine. b twice to raise the needle.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button (Start/stop button) or the foot controller. For details on the foot controller, refer to next page. Memo z The machine will sew at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing. z If you press and hold the (Start/stop button) while sewing, the machine will sew at a slow speed.
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Using the foot controller Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller. a Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or d right to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed. Turn off the sewing machine.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo z When the foot controller is plugged in, (Start/stop button) cannot be used to start sewing. z When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For details on setting the machine so that the needle stays up when sewing is stopped, refer to "Changing the machine settings" (page 18).
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————— c (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button). After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press f Keep (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button) held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching. When the end of the stitching is reached, press (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button) held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are sewn.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Sewing stitches When (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button) is pressed with stitches other than 1 , 3 and 7 stitches, reinforcement stitches are used. Reinforcement stitches are 3 to 5 stitches sewn on top of each other in one place. Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the thread. ■ Using the thread cutter button a When you wish to finish the stitching, press (Thread cutter button) once.
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Using the thread cutter When sewing with nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads. When you wish to finish the stitching and the (Needle position button) once to raise the needle. a sewing machine is stopped, press a a Needle position button b Raise the presser foot lever.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Setting the Stitch This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length for each stitch. However, you can change any of the settings by pressing in the screen, then follow the procedure described in this section. 2 Note z Settings for some stitches cannot be changed. For details, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 72).
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch coarser or finer. Adjusting the thread tension You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. ■ Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo Memo z When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below. If the thread is not shown as below, the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. For details, refer to page 29. z If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension.
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————— Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Automatic sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches d then press Position the fabric under the presser foot, and (Start/stop button) once. The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo z Press (Start/stop button) when you want to stop the sewing machine in the middle of sewing without reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching (for example, when you want to change the sewing direction). The sewing machine stops without reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching. Press (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button) at the end of the stitching. 1 b Press the stitch selection.
SEWING BASICS e ———————————————————————————————————————————— After reaching the end of the stitching, press (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button) once. Buttonholes or bar tacking require reinforcement stitching making this operation unnecessary. X After the reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching has been done, the sewing machine stops, and the thread is cut. Mirroring stitches You can sew the mirror image of a stitch horizontally (left and right). a Turn on the machine. X The LCD comes on.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Saving stitch settings This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width (zigzag width), stitch length, programmed thread-cutting, and automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching for each stitch. However, if you wish to save specific settings for a stitch so that they can be used later, press after changing the settings to save the new settings with the selected stitch. This feature can be used only with utility stitches.
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————— Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing After you have set up the machine with the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn, the machine automatically sets the stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected. However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching The fabric may not feed when thick seams are being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown below. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot “J”) so that the presser foot remains level while sewing, allowing the fabric to be fed smoothly.
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.
3 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Stitch Setting Chart .................................................................................................72 Overcasting Stitches................................................................................................78 Basic Stitching .........................................................................................................82 Blind Hem Stitching ................................
——————————————————————————————————————————— UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Setting Chart Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Application J Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 0.2–5.0 Yes (3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J) Reverse No J Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 0.2–5.0 Yes (3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J) Reinforcement Yes 3.
Application Twin Needle Pattern Presser Foot Stitch Name Walking Foot ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching R Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics 00 3m – o3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–3.5 (1/16–1/8) No Reinforcement No R Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics 00 3m – o3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–3.5 (1/16–1/8) No Reinforcement No J Appliqué stitching 3.5 (1/8) 2.5–7.0 (3/32–1/4) 2.5 1.6–4.
Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0–4.0 No (1/16–3/16) Reinforcement No J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 1.0–4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J) Reinforcement No J Decorative stitching 5.5 (7/32) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.6 1.0–4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16–3/16) (J) Reinforcement No N Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.0 0.2–4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J) Reinforcement No 3.
Twin Needle Pattern Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching A Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.5 0.2–1.0 No (1/32) (1/64–1/16) Automatic reinforcement No A Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.5 0.2–1.0 No (1/32) (1/64–1/16) Automatic reinforcement No A Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.5 0.2–1.
——————————————————————————————————————————— UTILITY STITCHES 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4** 5** 6** Combined utility stitches 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 No - No Yes Yes N Yes - No Yes Yes N No - N No - N No - 9 1 2 3 4 5 6*** 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
Character stitches (Script font) Character stitches (Outline style) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 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 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 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 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. 15 stitches are available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting stitches is explained according to the presser foot that is used. Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G" Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot "G".
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J" Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot "J". Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Zigzag stitch (center needle position) 7 Zigzag stitch (right needle position) 8 2-point zigzag stitch 9 3-point zigzag stitch 10 14 Overcasting stitch Preventing fraying (center baseline/reverse stitching) 3.5 (1/8) Manual 0.0-7.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the optional side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— d side cutter is securely attached. Raise the presser foot lever to check that the h The cut in the fabric should be positioned over Position the fabric in the side cutter. the guide plate of the side cutter. Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, e and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. a a Guide plate Memo z If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will not be cut. f Select a stitch.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— d beginning of the stitching. Lower the needle into the fabric at the e f Start sewing. ■ Changing the needle position The needle position used as the baseline is different for the straight stitch (left needle position) and the straight stitch (center needle position). • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 55). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to "Securing the stitching" (page 57).
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Stitch Name Pattern 17 Blind hem stitch Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 00 3m – o3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— d Fold back the fabric inside along the basting. 4 2 g Select a stitch. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). 3 1 1 1 Remove the flat bed attachment and make • For details on free-arm sewing, refer to "Freearm sewing" (page 46). a b c d h free-arm sewing possible.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— k catches the fold of the hem. Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly R ■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle does not catch the hem fold, press to adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold. 1 a Needle drop point When you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. 10 stitches are available for sewing one-step buttonholes, and one stitch is available for attaching the button.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. 1 1 1 1 a Reinforcement stitching CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole put through the buttonhole. d Select a stitch. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— h Note Press (Thread cutter button) once. z Do not lower the needle into fabric when aligning the marks. Desired results may not be achieved. z When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot. a a Thread cutter button X The threads are cut and the needle is raised. i the fabric. Raise the presser foot lever, and then remove a a Do not reduce the gap. f possible.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— l open the buttonhole. Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and a ■ Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length. Memo a Seam ripper For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole. z For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 62).
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch or loosely woven fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of a buttonhole foot "A" shown in the illustration. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with two or with four holes can be attached. a button to be attached.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— e the distance between the holes in the button. Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as h Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so Start sewing. that the speed will be slow). Place the button in the position where it will f be sewn, and lower the presser foot lever. a a Button X The button is held in place. Memo z When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Zipper Insertion A zipper can be inserted. Stitch Name Straight stitch (center needle position) Pattern 3 Application Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) Presser Foot I CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— e and then baste the zipper in place. Align the seam with the center of the zipper, h Select stitch 3 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). 2 1 3 CAUTION a Wrong side of fabric b Basting stitching c Zipper f the basting on the outside.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— d wrong side of the fabric. Press open the seam allowance from the Inserting a side zipper Stitching is visible on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper application for side openings and back openings. 1 2 1 a Wrong side of fabric e (the side that will not be stitched) has an extra Press the seam allowance so that the right side 3 mm (1/8 inch).
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— h Select stitch 3 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). j end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and then raise the presser foot lever. k Open the zipper and continue sewing.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— n Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper Topstitch around the zipper. opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot. 3 2 1 a b c d e 4 5 Right side of fabric End of zipper opening Reverse stitches Beginning of stitching Basting stitching CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Stitch Name Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch 2-point zigzag stitch Pattern 4 5 Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Stretch fabrics 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Stretch fabrics 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Attaching elastic 5.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— d stretching the tape so that it is the same length Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while Elastic attaching When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used. as the fabric.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto 7 Zigzag stitch 24 19 Appliqué stitch 25 21 Piecing straight stitch 22 Manual Auto Manual 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) Attaching appliqués 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.6-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— e Appliqué stitching a allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/ Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam Select a stitch. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). 16 inch). a a Seam allowance b stabilizer on the back of the appliqué, and then Place a pattern made of thick paper or fold over the seam allowance using an iron.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching c Select stitch 21 or 22 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). a place it over the lower piece. Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and b pattern spans over both pieces. Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the Memo z The piecing straight stitch shows a "P" on the LCD. d with the edge of the fabric.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— d foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser Quilting with the screwdriver. Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called "quilting". Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the quilting guide. a a Presser foot holder screw X The walking foot is attached.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the a hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder. Walking foot 3 Presser foot holder Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that b the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— c hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder Hold the quilting foot "O" in place with your right Free-motion quilting screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. When free-motion quilting, use the following instructions with the optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" (SA187, F061).
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller e A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the sewing speed controller, the stitch width can quickly and easily be adjusted. In this case, the sewing speed is adjusted with the foot controller. a Connect the foot controller. b Attach zigzag foot "J".
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Stitch Name Triple stretch stitch Bar tack stitch Pattern 4 Application Reinforcing the seams of sleeves and inseams Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.5-4.0 (3/32) (1/16-3/16) Reinforcing the ends of 2.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot Determine the desired length of the bar tack. • Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. "A" to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— f your left hand, and then start sewing. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in X Once sewing is completed, the sewing machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. g Press (Thread cutter button) once. a a Thread cutter button X The threads are cut and the needle is raised. h the fabric.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Darning Fabric that has been torn can be darned. Darning is sewn as shown below. a 3 a a Reinforcement stitching a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot Determine the desired length of the darning. "A" to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) c Select stitch 58 or 59 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51).
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— f your left hand, and then start sewing. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in Memo z When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size. X Once sewing is completed, the sewing machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. g Press (Thread cutter button) once. a a Do not reduce the gap. e possible.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/ 64 and 3/16 inch). Stitch Name Eyelet stitch Pattern Application 62 Sewing eyelets, for example, on belts Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 7.0 (1/4) 7.0, 6.0 or 5.0 (1/4, 15/64 or 3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 7.0, 6.0 or 5.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Decorative Stitching The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto 32 Fagoting stitch 33 Sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open seam 28 5.0 (3/16) 4.0 (3/16) 29 Joining stitch Decorative bridging stitches 5.0 (3/16) 30 Shell tuck stitch 20 Shell tuck stitching on collars and curves 4.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto 46 47 6.0 (15/64) Heirloom stitching, etc. 5.0 (3/16) Manual Auto Manual 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 35 Decorative stitch 4.0 (3/16) 36 37 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) Decorative stitching 38 5.5 (7/32) 5.0 (3/16) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 2.5 (3/32) 1.6 (1/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) Presser Foot N J 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.0 0.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— f along the center of the two pieces of fabric. Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called "scalloping". It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of projects. a g After sewing is finished, remove the paper. Attach monogramming foot "N". • For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— e Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called "smocking". It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric. a Select stitch 31 , 32 , or 33 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). Attach zigzag foot "J". J f Stitch between the straight stitches.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— e down to one side. Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called "shell tucks". They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. a Fold the fabric along the bias. b Attach zigzag foot "J". J • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Select stitch 20 c thread tension.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Joining Heirloom stitching Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. a Attach zigzag foot "J". When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— c The stitches that can be used are 39 Select a stitch. 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 40 , or 47 . Partially removing threads is called "drawnwork". This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a loose weave. Two ways to create drawnwork are described below. ■ Drawnwork (Example 1) • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). a Pull out several threads from the fabric. b Attach monogramming foot "N".
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— e Press on the LCD. ■ Drawnwork (Example 2) X The pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored. Pull out several threads from two sections of a the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch). 3 Sew along the other edge of the frayed section f so that it looks like the previous stitching. 1 a 4 mm (3/16 inch) N b Press Attach monogramming foot "N" . , and set the horizontal mirror g image key back to OFF.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Besides utility stitches, you can sew decorative stitches, satin stitches and cross stitches. All are sewn with monogramming foot "N". Sewing beautiful patterns c Start sewing. In order to sew the patterns correctly, the following must be considered.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the stitch density If a decorative satin stitch has been selected, the stitch density can be changed. a Press (Utility stitch key) on the operation panel, and select (Decorative satin stitch). Changing the pattern size The size of character stitches in the Gothic font and outline style can be switched between large and small. However, the size of other patterns cannot be changed. a Select a stitch.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the length for satin stitches The length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations. Press (Utility stitch key) on the a operation panel, and then select (Satin stitch). b c Adjusting the character spacing The space between alphanumeric characters can be adjusted. a Press (Utility stitch key) on the operation panel, and then select characters. b Press c Press for character spacing.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— e If the part of the pattern indicated in the Check the sewn pattern. Realigning the pattern illustration is sewn uniformly, the pattern is correctly aligned. The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If this occurs, adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Combining patterns Press design. h Press to decrease the vertical space in the You can sew with combinations of stitches from the decorative stitches, satin stitches, cross-stitches, decorative satin stitches, character stitches and combined utility stitches. Up to 70 patterns can be combined. a Touch (Utility stitch key) on the operation panel, and select the stitch type.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Repeating patterns When multiple stitches are combined, the sewing machine stops when the pattern displayed on the screen has been completed. Use the following operations to sew a combined pattern repeatedly. d start sewing. After all of the desired patterns are selected, a After the patterns have been combined, press . X The order that the patterns appear on the screen is the order that they will be sewn.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Mirroring a pattern image a After a single pattern has been selected, press to mirror the pattern image horizontally. ■ Checking the pattern When the specified pattern is not displayed on the screen, check the pattern using the following steps. a Press . X The screen for checking the pattern is displayed. b Press c Press , and confirm the pattern. (Back key). X The initial screen appears again.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Select the pocket where the combined pattern b you wish to retrieve is saved. Saving patterns Combined patterns can be saved for later use. Since saved patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be retrieved at any time. Up to 10 patterns can be saved. indicates pockets where patterns are already saved. ■ Saving a pattern Create the combined pattern that you wish to a save.
——————————————————————————————————————————— UTILITY STITCHES ■ Deleting a saved pattern A saved pattern in a pocket can be deleted. a Press . Select the pocket where the pattern you wish b to delete is saved. indicates pockets where patterns are already saved. X The selected pocket is shown in reverse highlighting, and the saved pattern is displayed. c Check the contents, and then press . X The confirmation message is displayed. d 130 Press . X The saved pattern and the pocket are deleted.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch) With the My Custom Stitch function, you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself. c positioned at intersections in the grid, and Mark the points in the pattern that are Drawing a sketch of the pattern then link those points with a continuous straight line. Prepare a grid sheet set. a set. Draw a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet d Determine the sewing order.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— f Entering the pattern data Repeat steps d through e to specify each point. Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and program the pattern into the sewing machine. a Attach monogramming foot "N". • If you make a mistake entering a point, press , and the previous point is erased. Memo z If you want to edit the pattern, press . You can insert, delete and move points if you have entered at least two points.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Editing the pattern data b To edit the pattern you entered, press . The screen for editing the pattern appears. You can move, insert and delete points. When you have finished editing the pattern, press to go back to the screen for entering the pattern, and then follow steps f through h on "Entering the pattern data" (page 132). Press X A new point is inserted halfway between the selected point and the next point.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————— Examples of designs Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch.
4 EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter. Embroidering Neatly .............................................................................................136 Attaching the Embroidery Foot..............................................................................138 Attaching the Embroidery Unit..............................................................................141 Preparing the Fabric ...............................................................................
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidering Neatly This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidering. What to prepare The following is necessary for embroidering. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread or country thread. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery. Prepare a piece of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame that matches the size of the pattern you want to sew.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidery step by step The basic steps for embroidery are as follows. 1 Presser foot attachment Attach the embroidery foot "Q". For details on attaching the embroidery foot, refer to "Attaching the embroidery foot" (page 138). p 2 Checking the needle Use a needle matched to the fabric. For details on replacing the needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 41). p 3 Attach the embroidery unit.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot "Q". Attaching the embroidery foot b Turn off the sewing machine. Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready. CAUTION a b a Embroidery foot bar b Caught by the presser foot holder screw CAUTION ● Always use the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— e remove the presser foot holder. Loosen the presser foot holder screw and Turn the screwdriver toward the back. h foot holder screw. Secure the embroidery foot with the presser Set the embroidery foot perpendicular. d a a c b a b c d a Presser foot holder screw Screwdriver Presser foot holder Presser bar Presser foot holder screw i Turn the screwdriver toward the front. Tighten the presser foot holder screw. f hand, as shown.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— d embroidery foot with your finger, loosen the While pressing in the lever at the back of the Removing the embroidery foot presser foot holder screw, and then remove embroidery foot "Q". Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to raise the needle. Turn the screwdriver toward the back. a a a Needle position button a Screwdriver b Turn off the sewing machine.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. Embroidery unit precautions CAUTION Attaching the embroidery unit Remove the cover of the embroidery unit and get the embroidery unit ready. ● Do not move the sewing machine with the embroidery unit in place. The embroidery unit may be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— c machine arm. Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing Push it in until it clicks and stops. a a Carriage CAUTION X The embroidery unit is attached. ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage. It may cause injury. Note z Make sure that there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may not be sewn correctly. Be sure to fully insert the connector into the connection port.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the Hold the release button on the bottom left of Removing the embroidery unit embroidery unit to the left. Make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. a Remove the embroidery frame. b Press • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 149). , and then press .
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Preparing the Fabric After attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame. a the embroidery frame being used. Prepare stabilizer material that is larger than Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs. a c b Memo z We recommend the optional stabilizer material for embroidery.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— a screw and remove the inner and outer frames, Loosen the embroidery frame adjustment Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame The fabric is stretched in the embroidery frame. If the fabric is loose, the quality of the embroidery pattern may be poor. Put the fabric in the frame without slack following the steps below. Have a fabric with a stabilizer material attached and the embroidery frame (medium, small or large) ready.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— e without loosening the adjustment screw. Gently remove the fabric from the frame g any slack in the fabric by hand. The goal is to Tighten the adjustment screw while removing have a drum-like sound when the stretched fabric is struck lightly. Memo z This precautionary step will help reduce pattern distortion while embroidering. f fabric again, lining up Press the inner frame in from the top of the on the inner frame and on outer frame.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— b Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. a ■ Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame When small pieces of fabric that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame or thin pieces like ribbon are being embroidered, use stabilizer material as a base to stretch on the frame. We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame. e the embroidery carriage frame holder from the Firmly insert the embroidery frame guide into Attaching the embroidery frame Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the a bobbin and set it into the bobbin case. • For details, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 22). b top.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— d foot while raising the presser foot lever even Pass the embroidery frame under the presser Removing the embroidery frame further. Make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. a Raise the presser foot lever. a a Presser foot lever Remove the embroidery frame. CAUTION b twice to raise the needle.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting Embroidery Patterns This section provides details on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for selecting a pattern. Copyright information The patterns saved in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— LCD (liquid crystal display) operation The LCD (liquid crystal display) is operated using the operation keys on the display panel. The use of the keys for embroidery will be explained below. Setting the display while embroidering Press (Settings key) and then (Next page key). Then, select the item by pressing .
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— NEEDLE COUNT: Needle progress number DISPLAY UNIT The measurement units that are displayed can be selected. [mm/inch] #123: Thread color number ■ LCD button Example: Selecting alphanumeric characters When a specific pattern is selected, press this key and then, press Select from the following thread color number sets (The display above is an example when EMBROIDERY (POLYESTER) THREAD# is selected.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press this key to change the thread settings. Back one color Forward one color Back one stitch Press this key to select or cancel programmed thread cutting. Forward one stitch Press or to change the thread density (characters and frame patterns only). Press this key to adjust the pattern. Press this key when you want to change the color, character by character in character embroidery.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting alphanumeric characters Specify the characters for embroidery. Memo z When "The pattern is too large for the embroidery frame" is displayed, no more characters can be input. z Characters from different fonts (sans serif and serif, etc.) cannot be combined. a Select the alphanumeric characters. b Select the font. c Enter the characters. Memo z If a character is pressed by mistake, press . z To enter a space, press "_".
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting an embroidery pattern There are 70 embroidery patterns, such as flowers and animals, saved in the machine's memory. 70 Embroidery patterns Selecting a frame pattern 10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be combined with 12 stitch types. Memo Memo z Refer to "Embroidery Pattern Color Change Table" in the Quick reference guide for samples of completed patterns and the thread used. a Press .
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— c Switch the screen using Select the stitch. (Previous page key) and (Next page key), and select from the 12 stitches. b card slot on the right side of the sewing Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery machine. Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward you, and insert it in the direction of the arrow. X When a stitch is selected, it can be embroidered. Using an embroidery card c Turn on the sewing machine.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidering After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and appliquéing. Checking the pattern before embroidering X The frame moves to indicate the entire embroidering area. 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 After selecting the embroidery pattern, press .
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Example: Embroidery thread number selected Embroidering a pattern Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color. a on the screen. Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown c a b d b needle.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— d Lower the presser foot lever. h Press (Start/stop button) again. X The embroidery begins again. X Stitching stops automatically with reinforcement after one color has been completed. When automatic thread cutting is set, the thread is cut. a i and repeat steps Set up embroidery thread for the next color, b through h . a Presser foot lever e Press X When the last color is sewn, "Finished sewing." will appear on the display.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— d and cut it out along the cut-out line. Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame, Appliquéing Cut carefully along the stitching and remove the thread. Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric (appliqué piece). Press (Settings key), and set the thread color display to NAME OF COLOR, so "APPLIQUE MATERIAL", "APPLIQUE POSITION" and "APPLIQUE" are displayed on the screen. a Select an appliqué pattern.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— h adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece, and Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or spray attach it in the appliqué position. i Lower the presser foot lever, and press (Start/stop button). X The position for the appliqué is stitched, and the sewing machine stops. 4 Memo z When "APPLIQUE MATERIAL", "APPLIQUE POSITION" and "APPLIQUE" are displayed, a specific color thread does not appear. Use a proper color thread to match the appliqué piece.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Editing and Saving Patterns This section describes ways to edit, adjust, reposition and memorize patterns. Adjusting the layout and the size c Check and adjust the layout. The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. You can check the layout before starting embroidery and change the position and the size. Memo z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted line (ex. a ) cannot be used.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Size key Increases/decreases the size of Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the left the pattern. Press to return to the previous screen. Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the right Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the left Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the right Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the left Decreases size Rotates the pattern 1degree to the right Returns to original size.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo CAUTION ● Never lower the needle when the embroidery frame is moving. The needle may break or bend. ● When you have revised the pattern, check the display of available embroidery frames and use an appropriate frame. If you use an embroidery frame not displayed as available for use, the presser foot may strike the frame and possibly cause injury. Press (Back key) to return to the d previous screen.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Connecting character patterns f Press to turn it to . If the character pattern is too long to fit in the embroidery frame, follow the steps below. Example: Connecting "ABC" with "DEF" a Enter "ABC" and press . X The stitching starting point is set to lower left of the design. g Lower the presser foot, and then press (Start/stop switch) to begin sewing.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Use (change position keys) to move l the needle to the embroidery end position of "ABC". Resewing When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn, it can be resewn with the correct color. a sewing machine. Press b Press c Press (Start/stop button) to stop the . a a Embroidery end position m Lower the presser foot, and then press (Start/Stop button) to embroider "DEF". n thread. .
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Thread runs out partway through a design When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while sewing, the sewing machine stops. Move the needle back about 10 stitches and resume sewing. Stopping while embroidering If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete, check the current needle count and layout before turning off the sewing machine.
EMBROIDERY d ————————————————————————————————————————————— Press . X The selected pattern is turned off, and it returns to the initial embroidery screen. e h Note . i the beginning of the color you want to Press (Forward one color) to move to embroider. Turn off the sewing machine. z Always detach the embroidery unit when you move the sewing machine. Press j the needle count. Press (Forward one stitch) to increase If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 —> 9 —>30 stitches.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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 embroidery software programs to edit the embroidery data.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— • Save embroidery data files in the root directory or folders on the root directory of the USB media. If an embroidery data file is saved in a folder on a sub-directory, that file cannot be retrieved by the machine. Save embroidery data files in the USB media as in the diagram below. *1) a Root directory of the USB media b Sub-directory : Folder : Embroidery data file *1) Do not create a folder on a sub-directory.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Transferring embroidery patterns from the computer to machine d pattern files). Copy the embroidery data (folders and/or Embroidery patterns can be transferred from a computer to the machine by using a USB media. Follow the procedure below. a observing the precautions of "Embroidery data Prepare embroidery data on the computer by precautions" (page 169 to 170).
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— f machine. Insert the USB media into the USB port on the Memo z Names of folders are displayed first in the shape of in the alphabetical order, then .pes files and then .dst files are displayed in the shape of in the alphabetical order. a USB port (for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory)) b USB media g Press . X Folders and/or pattern files in the root directory of the USB media are displayed. 172 z .
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— h wish to retrieve. Select the desired folder or the pattern you Switch screens using and i Select the pattern you wish to retrieve. (Previous page key) (Next page key). 1 1 • a Folder name (Displayed in up to 6 characters only when a folder is selected.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Saving patterns Select the pattern you wish to retrieve. (Previous page key) and (Next page key). b Switch screens using The embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters you have customized can be saved in the sewing machine's memory. Since the saved patterns will not be erased when the power is turned off, you can always retrieve them for embroidery. This is convenient for saving names and the like.
5 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................................176 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................178 Upgrading Your Machine’s Software Using USB Media ........................................198 Index...............................................................................
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Care and Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Restrictions on oiling In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— e then slide it toward you. Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and a a b • Align the U and { marks. a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is removed. f Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Remove the bobbin case. c a U mark b { mark c Bobbin case a • Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://solutions.brother.com ”. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— d finger, pass the thread through the slit in the While holding the bobbin in place with your needle plate. • Hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then pull the end of the thread around the tab with your left hand. Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ■ Symptom • The thread becomes tangled on the lower side of the fabric. a Tab b Hold down the bobbin with your right hand.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— d lever. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot f and to the front. Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand as shown below. a a Presser foot lever • If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. a e twice to raise the needle.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— h thread take-up lever as shown below. Make sure that the thread is passed into the a a Thread take-up lever i guide. Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown. a 5 a Needle bar thread guide j needle.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Incorrect thread tension ■ Symptoms • Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric. • Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight line on the upper side of the fabric. • Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric. • Symptom 4: The lower thread appears as a straight line on the lower side of the fabric. • Symptom 5: The stitching on the lower side of the fabric is loose or has slack.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— g the bobbin. Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and cannot be removed, the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate. Follow the procedure described below to remove the fabric from the machine.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— j loosen the two screws on the needle plate. Use the enclosed disc-shaped screwdriver to Note z Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine. Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in the needle plate. a Correct position of feed dogs b Incorrect position of feed dogs Note k threads, and then remove the needle plate.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3153-321 (green marking)), contact your nearest authorized service center. a Turn on the machine. b Select stitch 3 . Note z Do not yet install the presser foot and thread.
APPENDIX g —————————————————————————————————————————————— Correctly thread the machine. • For details on threading the machine, refer to "Upper Threading" (page 31). Note z The thread may have become tangled as a result of incorrect upper threading. Make sure that the machine is correctly threaded. h Perform trial sewing with normal fabric. CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in injuries.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— j then remove the bobbin from the shaft. Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and k wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin Hold the thread end with your left hand, and with your right hand as shown below. 5 l Wind the bobbin again. Note z Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24).
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— List of symptoms Symptom The sewing machine does not operate. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 17 The start/stop button was not pressed. Press the start/stop button. page 55 The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever. page 54 The start/stop button was pressed, even though the foot controller is connected.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom The upper thread breaks. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for the spool being used, or the thread has come out of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper threading. Use the spool cap that best fits the size of the spool being used. There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Probable Cause The lower thread is tangled or breaks. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. page 22 The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. page 32 The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Stitches are skipped. A high-pitched noise is made while sewing. The thread does not pass through the eye of the needle. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 41 Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and needle plate or in the bobbin case. clean the race. page 176 Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. Clean the race.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Machine does not operate when embroidery key is pressed. Embroidery unit does not move. Embroidery not neatly done. 192 Probable Cause Remedy Reference The embroidery unit is not attached. Attach the embroidery unit. page 141 No pattern selected. Select a pattern. page 150 The embroidery unit is not set up correctly. Set the embroidery unit up correctly. page 141 The fabric is not fully stretched on the embroidery frame.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Error messages When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD. Follow what is displayed. If you press or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears. No Error Message Probable Cause 1 There is a possibility that the data for the selected pattern is corrupted.
APPENDIX No —————————————————————————————————————————————— Error Message Probable Cause 9 You attempted to select a pattern after the USB media containing the pattern has been disconnected, then reconnected. 10 The “Start/Stop” button was pressed before the editing was completed with the My Custom Stitch function. 11 on the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— No Error Message Probable Cause 19 You changed the stitch pattern settings, and then tried to save them by pressing the manual memory key. 20 You tried to select an embroidery pattern or change the layout when the needle was down. The machine is turned on while the needle is lowered and the embroidery unit is attached. 21 You tried to initialize the embroidery unit with the embroidery foot lowered.
APPENDIX No —————————————————————————————————————————————— Error Message Probable Cause 29 You tried to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame. 30 The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the needle is bent and hitting the needle plate, etc., so the sewing machine stops (refer to page 188). 31 You tried to use a function that cannot be used when the embroidery unit is attached.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the LCD If nothing appears in the LCD when the sewing machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. In such a case, perform the following operation. a Turn off the sewing machine. ■ If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Upgrading Your Machine’s Software Using USB Media You can use USB media and a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine. When an upgrade program is available on our website at “ http://solutions.brother.com ”, please download the file(s) following the instructions on the website and steps listed below.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Index A accessories ............................................................... 9, 10 adjusting layout ..........................................................162 adjusting stitch length ...................................................62 adjusting stitch width ....................................................61 adjusting thread tension ....................................... 62, 164 air vent ...................................................
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— free-motion quilting ....................................................106 front view .....................................................................11 G general sewing procedure .............................................50 grid sheet set ...................................................................9 H handle ..........................................................................12 handwheel .....................................
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— S satin stitch length, changing ........................................124 satin stitches ...............................................................122 saving patterns ................................................... 129, 174 scallop stitch ...............................................................114 scallop stitching ..........................................................116 screwdriver ..................................................
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