Operation Manual

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S3_BrotherE_cover DIC181p K English 885-S08 XC5252-021 Printed in China
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S3_brotherE.book Page A Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Enclosed Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are enclosed. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. Accessories Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model CS-8150. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: XA4813-051) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 14. 15. 16. 17.
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S3_brotherE.book Page B Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view E 1 2 D 3 C B A 4 ? 5 9 6 8 7 1 Thread cassette compartment cover 2 Thread cassette compartment Insert a thread cassette into the thread cassette compartment.
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S3_brotherE.book Page C Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM ———————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section 1 1 2 2 3 3 7 7 6 5 4 1 Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. 2 Needle bar thread hook Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread hook. 3 Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams.
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S3_brotherE.book Page D Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 1 2 7 3 6 5 4 1 Thread cassette indicator The indicator lights up or goes off depending on the condition of the sewing machine. Green: A thread cassette can be inserted. Red: A thread cassette cannot be inserted. Off: The sewing machine has been turned off or a thread cassette is already inserted.
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S3_brotherE.book Page E Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings. 1 7 6 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings for the selected stitch and error messages for incorrect operations appear in the LCD. Use keys 2 through 9, described below, to display various items and select the settings.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 1 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 4. 5. 3. 1. Side cutter Part code: SA177, XC3879-002 2. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. Guide foot Part code: SA133, XC1957-002 4. Walking foot Part code: SA140, XC2214-002 5.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 2 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the “Important Safety Instructions” (page 6), and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 3 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Contents Enclosed Accessories ................................................................................................ Cover A Accessories .............................................................................................................................................Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions .......................................................... Cover B Front view ...............................
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S3_brotherE.book Page 4 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— SEWING BASICS .............................................................................................47 Sewing ............................................................................................................................... 48 General sewing procedure ...............................................................................................................
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S3_brotherE.book Page 5 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Decorative Stitching ........................................................................................................ 100 Fagoting ........................................................................................................................................................ 101 Scallop stitching .......................................................................................................................................
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S3_brotherE.book Page 6 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Important Safety Instructions When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 7 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 8 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread takeup lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 9 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off .................................................................................10 Understanding the LCD Screens .............................................................................12 Changing the Machine Settings ..............................................................................
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S3_brotherE.book Page 10 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 11 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Turning on the machine 1 off (the main power switch is set to “O”), and Make sure that the sewing machine is turned then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a 2 household electrical outlet. Turning off the machine When you are finished using the sewing machine, turn it off.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 12 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen, located on the front of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly. When the sewing machine is turned on, the LCD comes on and the following screen appears.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 13 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Checking machine operating procedures Simple descriptions on replacing the presser foot, threading the upper thread, winding the bobbin and installing the bobbin can be displayed in the LCD. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. When you are finished with the help screen, 6 press (OK key). X The initial stitch screen appears again. Note ● For details on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The LCD comes on.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 14 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed. 6 Changing the settings The general procedure for changing machine settings is described below. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. X The LCD comes on. 2 panel. Press (settings key) in the operation X The settings screen appears.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 15 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM ■ List of stitch or machine attributes The stitch or machine attributes that can be set are listed below. For details on each attribute, refer to the corresponding reference page. Attribute Icon Details Reference Automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching Specifies automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching. page 59 Check pattern Allows combined patterns to be checked.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 16 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to leave the needle lowered in the fabric when sewing is stopped. However, the machine can be set to instead leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 17 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available. 1 1 panel, and then press Press (settings key) in the operation , , and (arrow keys) until is selected. 2 Press (OK key). X The screen for changing the language of the screens appears. Press 3 selected.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 18 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, XA5539-151) designed specifically for this sewing machine.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 19 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 5 Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. CAUTION ● Two spool cap sizes are available, Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto 6 the bobbin thread spool pin. allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break. Note Slide the spool cap onto the bobbin thread 7 spool pin.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 20 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— While using your left hand to hold the end of 9 the thread that wraps around the thread guide Memo ● When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the enclosed spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 21 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM b Press (start/stop button) once. g Remove the spool cap and spool. h close the bobbin winder cover, and then slide Swing down the bobbin thread spool pin, the sewing speed controller back to its original position. 1 Memo 1 1 Start/stop button X The bobbin starts spinning and the thread is wound around the bobbin.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 22 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 2 Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. Remove the bobbin cover. 3 hold the end of the thread with your left. Hold the bobbin with your right hand and CAUTION ● Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. • Be careful not to drop the bobbin.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 23 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and 6 then pull the thread out toward the front. 1 1 1 Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. Reattach the bobbin cover. 7 Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. 2 1 X The lower threading is finished. Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the procedure in “Upper Threading” (on the next page).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 24 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 25 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM CAUTION ● Two spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break. Loading the spool into the thread cassette Load the spool of thread into the enclosed thread cassette to prepare the upper thread.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 26 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Push the thread cassette eject lever on the left 3 side of the machine toward the back. Place the spool for the upper thread onto the 6 spool pin. Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the left, as seen from the top. 1 1 1 Thread cassette eject lever X The thread cassette is raised.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 27 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM While holding the end of the thread with your 8 right hand and the thread cassette with your left hand, close the cover. • When using special thread such as metallic thread, use the thumb of your left hand to press down on the area indicated in the illustration to create an opening that allows for easier threading. 1 Pass the thread through the slit in the top of 9 the thread cassette. Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 28 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull the thread under the disc at the front in c the lower-left corner and around to the right, and then cut the thread with the cutter. Follow arrow 6 indicated on the thread cassette. Threading the needle In this section, the procedures for installing the thread cassette and threading the needle are described.
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S3_brotherE_chapt1.fm Page 29 Thursday, February 13, 2003 3:25 PM • If the needle is not raised to the correct position, the needle cannot be threaded with the needle threader. Be sure to check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green before inserting the thread cassette. Insert the thread cassette into the thread 2 cassette compartment. Slowly press down on the thread cassette until it clicks into place.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 30 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5 Close the thread cassette compartment cover. Using the extra spool pin When using spools with a size that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette, use the enclosed extra spool pin. X Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished, you are ready to begin sewing. Place the spool of thread onto the extra spool 1 pin.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 31 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Thread the thread cassette with the thread 4 from the spool on the extra spool pin. Thread the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using special thread, thread with a thickness of 130/20 or less, the wing needle or the twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader, thread the needle as described below. Remove the needle. 1 • Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 38).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 32 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Load the spool for the second thread color Using the twin needle 3 onto the extra spool pin. Using the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different colors. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to use the enclosed twin needle and the extra spool pin.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 33 Wednesday, February 19, 2003 1:26 PM Insert the thread cartridge (with the extra 5 spool pin attached) into the thread cassette Remove the thread for the right side of the 8 stitch from the needle bar thread hook, and compartment. then use it to thread the right needle. 1 9 • For details on changing the presser foot, refer Attach zigzag foot “J”. to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41). • For more details, refer to step 5 in “Using the extra spool pin” (page 30).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 34 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— c d Press (OK key). Start sewing. X The screen for selecting the twin needle appears. Press to select To return to , press g • For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 51). X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other. . . X The twin needle can now be used. e Press (OK key).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 35 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Pull out about 10-15 cm (3/8-5/8 inch) of the Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. 5 bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine. 1 Insert the bobbin into the shuttle. 1 • Refer to steps 1 through 5 of “Installing the bobbin” (page 22). 2 Do not cut the thread with the cutter. Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 36 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 37 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread, and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 38 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Hold the needle with your left hand, and then Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in “Checking the needle”. Press 4 use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 39 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM While holding the needle with your left hand, 6 use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. ■ Using the needle-changing tool Use the enclosed needle-changing tool to replace the needle as described below. 1 Install the twin needle in the same way. Pass the needle through the hole in the 1 needle-changing tool.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 40 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 4 Lower the needle-changing tool. Insert the needle until it touches the needle 7 stopper, and then use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. X The needle can be removed from the needle bar. Insert the new needle into the hole in the 5 needle-changing tool. Insert the needle with the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 41 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric. 1 Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet. CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break. ● Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 42 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press the black button at the back of the 4 presser foot holder. Raise the presser foot lever to check that the 7 presser foot is securely attached. 1 2 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. 5 so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the Place a different presser foot below the holder notch in the holder.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 43 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Hold the presser foot holder in place with Removing the presser foot holder 2 your right hand, and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 44 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Using the optional walking foot With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting. Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 45 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 3 Raise the presser foot lever. 1 1 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised. With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot 4 holder screw, and then remove the walking foot. 1 1 Presser foot holder screw Attach the presser foot holder. 5 • For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 43). Memo ● Only the straight stitch (with reinforcement stitching) and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 46 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy. 5 position. Then, install the flap back to its original Free-arm sewing Removing the flap allows for free-arm sewing, making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs. 1 Slide the flap off to the left. X With the flap removed, free-arm sewing is possible.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 47 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing ....................................................................................................................48 Adjusting the Thread Tension .................................................................................56 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ...................................................................
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S3_brotherE.book Page 48 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel, otherwise injuries may occur.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 49 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Turning on the machine” (page 11). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. 2 Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 50 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Positioning the fabric Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected. 2 Press 5 Lower the presser foot lever. (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 51 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM When the end of the stitching is reached, (start/stop button) once. 3 press Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the operation buttons or the foot controller. ■ Using the operation buttons Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button (start/stop button).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 52 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 3 Turn on the sewing machine. When you are finished sewing, raise the 7 needle, and then cut the threads. • For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 55). Memo Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 4 right to select the desired sewing speed.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 53 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread. 3 (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep the reverse/reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 54 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). 7 release X The machine stops sewing. 8 on the foot controller.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 55 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. When you wish to finish the stitching and the 1 sewing machine is stopped, press (needle position button) once to raise the needle. ■ Using the thread cutter button (Only for models equipped with the thread cutter button) 1 When you wish to finish the stitching, press (thread cutter button) once. 2 1 1 Thread cutter button 1 X The threads are cut and the needle is raised.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 56 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 57 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. For details on the range of values within which the width and length can be set, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 118). Adjusting the stitch width The stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 58 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo Adjusting the stitch length ● To reset the stitch length to its standard setting, select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value. The stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 59 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. 6 To return to Press Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching. Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 118).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 60 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 9 After reaching the end of the stitching, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) once. This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn. 1 1 Reverse/reinforcement stitch button X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the sewing machine stops.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 61 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing After you have set up the machine with the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn, the machine automatically sets the thread tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 62 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— CAUTION Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 63 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 65 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 3 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting Stitching ..................................................................................................66 Overcasting Stitches ...............................................................................................68 Basic Stitching ................................................................................................
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S3_brotherE.book Page 66 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting Stitching You can select any of the various types of stitching available. Stitch types A total of 4 groups of stitch types (utility stitches, decorative stitches, satin stitches and cross-stitches ) are available. For details on the types of stitches available, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 118).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 67 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Press , , and (arrow keys) until 6 the type of stitch that you wish to use is selected. 7 Press (OK key). X The screen containing the various stitches in the selected stitch type appears. Note ● When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 68 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Fifteen stitches are available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the presser foot that is used.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 69 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J”. Stitch Name Zigzag stitch (center needle position) Zigzag stitch (right needle position) Auto Manual Auto Manual 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0–4.0 (0–3/16) Preventing fraying (center baseline/ reverse stitching) 3.5 (1/8) 8 Preventing fraying (right baseline/ reinforcement stitching) 3.5 2.5–5.0 1.4 0.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 70 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter. Stitch Name Overcasting stitch Application Pattern Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto 0.0–2.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 71 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Raise the presser foot lever to check that the 4 side cutter is securely attached. Position the fabric in the side cutter. 8 The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter. CAUTION ● If the thread cassette is to be installed with the side cutter attached, be sure to lower the presser foot lever.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 72 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Name Basting stitch 1 Straight stitch (left needle position) Straight stitch (center needle position) Triple stretch stitch Application Pattern 6 2 3 4 Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Temporarily securing 0.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 73 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Start sewing. 5 • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 51). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 53). 1 0.0 2.0 5.5 7.0 When sewing is finished, cut the thread. 6 • For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” 3 (page 55).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 74 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 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 Blind hem stitch Application Pattern 17 18 Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Presser Foot Auto Manual Manual Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics 0.0 (0) 3← – 3→ 2.0 1.0–3.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 75 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Adjust the stitch width until the needle 6 slightly catches the fold of the hem. R ■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right. Press (of the arrow keys) to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 76 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Eleven stitches are available for sewing on buttons and one-step buttonholes. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0 (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) 43 Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 77 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. 1 1 3 1 1 Reinforcement stitching The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 1 and length of the buttonhole.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 78 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 79 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Raise the presser foot lever, remove the 8 fabric, and then cut the thread. Raise the buttonhole lever to its original 9 position. Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at 0 the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut. CAUTION ● When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting direction, otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 80 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of 1 buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 81 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 4 Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 8 1 1 Button • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. Start sewing.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 82 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. Stitch Name Straight stitch (center needle position) Application Pattern 3 Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks Auto Manual – – Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Presser Foot Manual 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) I There are many methods for inserting zippers.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 83 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 6 Select stitch 3 . Inserting a side zipper • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper for side openings and back openings. CAUTION ● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 84 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press the seam allowance so that the right side 4 (the side that will not be stitched) has an extra 3 mm (1/8 inch). CAUTION ● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to 1 2 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 3 mm (1/8 inch) select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 85 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and 0 then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric. When you are about 5 cm (2 inch) from the c end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and then raise the presser foot lever. d and then continue sewing. Remove the basting stitching, open the zipper, 1 1 Basting stitching Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin a of zipper foot “I”.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 86 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Stitch Name Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Application Pattern Auto Stretch stitch 5 2-point zigzag stitch 9 3-point zigzag stitch 10 Elasticattaching stitch 28 Stretch fabrics Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Presser Foot Manual 1.0 1.0–3.0 2.5 1.0–4.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 87 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Select a stitch. 3 • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while 4 stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric. While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 88 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Name Zigzag stitch Quilting stippling 88 Auto Manual 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0–4.0 (0–3/16) 60 Appliqué quilting, free-motion quilting, satin stitching 3.5 (1/8) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0–4.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 89 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Select a stitch. 5 • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” Appliqué stitching (page 66). Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam 1 allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch). Turn the balance wheel toward you, and then 6 begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 90 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and 1 place it over the lower piece. Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the 2 pattern spans over both pieces. Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 91 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Memo ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide. 1 Baste the fabric to be quilted. 2 • For details, refer to “Using the optional Attach the walking foot. walking foot” (page 44). Select a stitch.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 92 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Free-motion quilting With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 93 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). 4 of the machine on the base, to After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed (to the left as seen from the front of the machine) to raise the feed dogs. • Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left. 7 lever to 1 3 1 Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of the machine) X The feed dogs are lowered.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 94 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 8 Satin stitching 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.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 95 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 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 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) 54 Reinforcing the ends of openings, such as the corners of pockets 2.0 1.0–3.0 0.4 0.3–1.0 (1/16) (1/16–1/8) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) Darning mediumweight fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 96 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attach buttonhole foot “A”. 2 • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. foot” (page 41). 3 Select stitch 54 1 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 97 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Darning Fabric that has been torn can be darned. Darning is sewn as shown below. 1 1 Reinforcement stitching 1 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).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 98 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as 5 possible. 1 1 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 2 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket 6 your left hand, and then start sewing.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 99 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch). Stitch Name Eyelet stitch 1 Application Pattern 56 Sewing eyelets, for example, on belts Attach monogramming foot “N”. 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.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 100 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 101 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Stitch Name Decorative stitch Application Pattern Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto 29 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 3.0 2.0–4.0 (1/8) (1/16–3/16) 30 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 1.0–4.0 (3/32) (1/16–3/16) 5.5 (7/32) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.6 1.0–4.0 (1/16) (1/16–3/16) 31 Decorative stitching 32 Manual 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 102 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs. 1 Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 103 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 5 Select stitch 25 , 26 or 27 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). 6 Stitch between the straight stitches. 7 Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. 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. 1 Fold the fabric along the bias. 2 Attach zigzag foot “J”.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 104 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks 5 down to one side. Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. 1 Attach zigzag foot “J”. J • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 105 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 4 Heirloom stitching Start sewing. When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or mediumweight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. 1 Install the wing needle. CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 106 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 2 Attach monogramming foot “N”. 8 • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41). 3 Select stitch 33 • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew 4 along the right edge of the frayed section. Press Press (settings key) in the operation panel. 7 Press , , and is selected. , press .
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S3_brotherE.book Page 107 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 2 Attach monogramming foot “N”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41). 3 Select stitch 36 4 Sew along the center of the unfrayed section. . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 108 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Decorative stitches, satin stitches and cross-stitches can be sewn. All are sewn with monogramming foot “N”. Sewing beautiful patterns In order to sew the patterns correctly, the following must be considered.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 109 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Combining patterns Multiple patterns can be combined and sewn together. Select the first pattern, and then press 1 (OK key). X The first pattern is selected and appears in the LCD. Memo • When the sewing is started, the selected pattern is sewn repeatedly until the sewing machine is stopped. 2 Press the key in the operation panel. X The screen for selecting a pattern appears again. Select the next pattern, and then press 3 (OK key).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 110 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Repeat sewing patterns 1 2 To repeatedly sew the combined pattern, follow the procedure described below. Select the pattern. 1 • For details, refer to “Combining patterns” (on the previous page). 2 Press 3 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until 1 Single 2 Repeated 4 Press (OK key).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 111 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Changing the pattern length Checking the selected pattern Up to 70 patterns can be combined. If all of the selected patterns cannot be displayed in the LCD at the same time, the pattern can be checked according to the following procedure. 1 2 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. Press , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until The length of one part of a satin stitch can be set to one of five sizes.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 112 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Mirror imaging the pattern The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis. 1 Select a stitch. 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until (OK key). X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears. Press to select . , press 5 To return to .
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S3_brotherE.book Page 113 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 6 Storing a pattern Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns, such as names, that will be used often. Up to five patterns can be stored. Press (OK key). X The contents of the selected pocket are displayed. Check the contents, and then press 7 key).
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S3_brotherE.book Page 114 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5 Press (OK key). Realigning the pattern X The contents of the selected pocket are displayed. Check the contents, and then press 6 key). (OK 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.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 115 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 5 Check the sewn pattern. a If the part of the pattern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly, the pattern is correctly aligned. When the pattern is sewn correctly, press (OK key). X The initial stitch screen appears again. If the pattern is not sewn correctly, following the steps below to adjust the sewing. 6 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. 7 Press , , is selected.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 117 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 4 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Stitch Settings .......................................................................................................118 Maintenance ........................................................................................................124 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................
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S3_brotherE.book Page 118 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Presser Foot Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Application J Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 0.2–5.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 119 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM 18 Walking Foot Blind hem stitch Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 17 Application Twin Needle Pattern R Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics 0.0 (0) 3← – 3→ 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–3.5 (1/16–1/8) No Reinforcement No R Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics 0.0 (0) 3← – 3→ 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–3.5 (1/16–1/8) No Reinforcement No J Appliqué stitching 3.5 (1/8) 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.6–4.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 120 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 30 31 32 33 34 35 Walking Foot 29 J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement No J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 1.0–4.0 (3/32) (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement No J Decorative stitching 5.5 (7/32) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.6 1.0–4.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 121 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Application Twin Needle Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Walking Foot Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Presser Foot Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] A Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.4 0.2–1.0 (1/64) (1/64–1/16) No 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) 0.4 0.2–1.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 122 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 64 65 Side cutter 66 67 122 Manual Auto Walking Foot 63 Auto Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Twin Needle Stitch Name Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) No Reinforcement No No Reinforcement No Presser Foot APPENDIX Application S Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0.0 (0) 0.0–2.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 124 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 125 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Turn the balance wheel toward you until the 3 tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of the race shelf. 3 4 1 Check that the edge of the race shelf is 3, and then insert the shuttle so that the projection on the shuttle aligns with the spring. 6 positioned as in step 1 2 1 2 3 4 Shuttle race Shuttle Edge of the shuttle race Tip of the shuttle hook 2 • Be sure to turn the balance wheel toward you.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 126 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom The sewing machine does not operate. Probable Cause Remedy The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 127 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for the spool being used, or the thread has come out of the needle bar thread hook). Correct the upper threading. page 24 There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. – The selected needle is not appropriate for the thread being used.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 128 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom The fabric is wrinkled. Stitches are skipped. A high-pitched noise is made while sewing. The thread does not pass through the eye of the needle. The stitch is not sewn correctly. 128 Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly, or the bobbin is incorrectly installed.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 129 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Symptom The fabric does not feed. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The feed dogs are lowered. Slide the drop feed lever to the left. page 92 The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. page 58 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 130 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Error messages If the start/stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the LCD. Follow the instructions that appear. If you press (OK key), the message disappears.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 131 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Nothing appears in 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. If this is the case, perform the following operation. 1 Turn off the sewing machine. Operation beep Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed, a beep is sounded. ■ For a correct operation One beep is sounded.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 132 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time an operation panel key is pressed. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. X The LCD comes on. 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. , , is selected.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 133 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM Index Symbols E + key ....................................................................Cover E 2-point zigzag stitch ......................................................69 3-point zigzag stitch ......................................................69 elastic tape ....................................................................86 electrical outlet ............................................................. 11 error messages .....
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S3_brotherE.book Page 134 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:49 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— O OK key .................................................................Cover E openings .......................................................................95 operating procedures ....................................................13 operation beep ............................................................ 131 operation buttons ..................................