“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” When using a sewing 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 sewing machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12V 5 watts.
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY. If your sewing 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.
CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING A BROTHER COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized home use sewing machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated we suggest that you study this booklet. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the pulley, thread take-up, needle, or other moving parts. 2.
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP ....................................................5 PRINCIPAL PARTS ...............................................5 OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ....................7 OPTIONS ...............................................................8 SELECTION KEYS ................................................9 Screen messages guide you through each operation..........................................................9 OPERATION BUTTONS......................................
PATCHWORK STITCH........................................77 FAGOTING ..........................................................78 DECORATIVE STITCHING .................................79 Decorative stitching .......................................79 Shell tacking ..................................................79 HEM-STITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH) ..................80 “ ” hem-stitching.........................................80 “ ” hem-stitching ........................................
7. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (Function for making own stitch) ................................................145 MAKING THE ILLUSTRATION ..........................145 GENERATING THE DATA.................................147 EDITING AN EXISTING “ ” .................149 Moving a point .............................................149 Moving part or all of a pattern ......................150 Inserting new points.....................................150 Once you have finished editing....................
SETTING UP CHAPTER 1 PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 2 3 12 C 13 D 4 5 14 E 6 7 10 11 1– Handle 2– Spool cap 3– Thread guide for bobbin winding 4– Needle threader lever 5– Thread cutter 6– Buttonhole lever 7– Needle threader 8– Presser foot 9– Feed dog 10– Bobbin cover 11– Feed dog adjustment lever 12– Bobbin winder device 13– Balance wheel 14– Speed range control lever A B A–Main power switch and connectors B–Accessory compartment C–Selection keys (Refer to page 9) D–L.C.D.
A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS 1 Card slot Slot for memory card insertion. 2 Main power switch Use to turn on/off the main power. 3 Controller jack Insert for foot controller operation. 4 Power cord Use to connect machine to power supply. 1 CAUTION – When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of the machine must be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.
OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 1 4 7 10 13 16 20 2 5 8 11 14 17 18 21 22 3 No.
OPTIONS 1 No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A. Others 1 Brother poly 40 color thread set ETS-40 X80928-100 2 Brother poly #60 bobbin thread EBT-SG X80918-001 3 Backing material (Stabilizer material) SA517 X80914-001 4 Country bag SA152 X80922-002 5 Grid sheet set SA500 X80948-001 Memory card* 2 3 6 4 No. 1 Alphabet SA298 X58317-001 No. 2 Flower SA299 X58321-001 No. 3 Dinosaur SA300 X58362-001 No. 6 Moskowitz’s World SA303 X58497-001 No.
SELECTION KEYS Screen messages guide you through each operation C. SELECTION KEYS UTILITY STITCH CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY EDIT OPERATION GUIDE MEMORY RECALL * Depending on the country of destination, the selection keys may be displayed by means of characters or by illustrations. 1 “UTILITY STITCH” KEY Use this key when you sew utility stitches such as straight stitches, buttonholes, etc.
OPERATION BUTTONS Using the operation buttons D. OPERATION BUTTONS 1 2 “NEEDLE POSITION” BUTTON Press to change the needle position from up to down or from down to up. 2 3 START STOP 1 “THREAD CUTTER” BUTTON When you press this button, both upper and bobbin threads are cut automatically. 3 “REVERSE STITCH” BUTTON The reverse stitch button is used to secure and end stitching with a reverse stitch or reinforcement stitch. The reverse stitch function stitches backward.
USING THE SCREEN KEYS Touch a key on the screen with your finger to select the pattern which appears inside the key or to start the function or operation indicated inside the key. CAUTION Be sure to touch the key with your finger only. Never use a pointed instrument such as a sharp pencil or a screwdriver or a hard object to touch the key. Furthermore, do not press down too hard on the screen, otherwise problems may result. Examples of the keys on LCD “ ”: Touch this key to return to the previous page.
If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned on 1. While touching the LCD (anywhere is OK), turn the power off and then back on again. * UTILITY STITCH CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH The START/STOP button will not illuminate at this time. EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY EDIT OPERATION GUIDE MEMORY RECALL 2. Touch any one of the lower three selection keys (EMBROIDERY EDIT, OPERATION GUIDE or MEMORY RECALL). The LCD will become darker each time one of these keys is touched.
HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE SELECTION KEY You can use the “ ” key to easily change the display language for all the keys and messages on the LCD screen to the language you need. 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key. 2. Touch the “ ” key. 3. The language display screen will then appear. Touch the key which corresponds to the desired language. Example: To change the display language to Spanish 1. Touch the “ ” key. 2. Touch “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH). This will change the language setting to Spanish. 3.
How to clear the language selection Example: To change the display language from Spanish back to English 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key. 2. Touch the “ ” key. 3. Touch the “ENGLISH” key. This will cancel the Spanish language setting and return all screen displays and error messages to the English language. CAUTION – This function should not be used as a translation function. – If the power supply is turned off, the current language setting will be retained and will not be cleared.
BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread 3 2 4, 8 5 6 7 1 9 1. Connect the machine to the power supply and turn on the main power. 3 2. Set the thread spool. The thread end should come from the bottom front of the spool. The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the spool pin. 1 2 1 Spool cap 2 Spool 3 Spool pin * 2 1 The spool cap should be pushed on as far as it will go.
2 4. Guide the thread through the small hole in the side of the bobbin from the inside. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft. While holding the thread end, push the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove of the bobbin * Align the groove of the bobbin with the spring on the shaft. 1 5. While holding the thread end, press the “START/STOP” button. Wind the thread a few times around the bobbin and press the “START/STOP” button again.
Setting the bobbin 1. Slide open the bobbin cover. 1 1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover release button 2 2. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as noted in the diagram. 3. Guide the thread end through the slit, then pull the thread toward you to cut off any excess thread. 1 1 Built-in thread cutter 4. Close the bobbin cover by placing the left end in place and pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into place.
UPPER THREADING Thread according to number and arrow marks on machine. 3 4 1 5 2 6 * 1. Raise the presser foot lever. (If the presser foot is not raised, the upper thread cannot be threaded.) 2. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle to the up position. 3. Set the thread spool. The thread end should come from the bottom front of the spool. The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the spool post.
2 1 4. Guide the thread as illustrated by the numbers and arrow marks on the machine. 4 5 5. Lower the presser foot. 6. Thread the needle manually or using the auto-threading device. * You do not need to pull the bobbin thread up before you start sewing. 7. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm. Note Always raise the presser foot before removing the upper thread from the machine or damage may occur to the auto thread tension unit.
Auto-threading device 1. Guide the thread through the wire loop and gently pull the thread towards you. 5 1 Needle threader lever 2 Guide (Large hook) 3 Wire loop 1 3 2 * 2. Lower the needle threader lever all the way down using your left index finger. Check that the thread is held by the guide (large hook) and that the hook on the needle threader has passed through the eye of the needle.
START/STOP “START/STOP” button Press this button to start the machine, and then press it once more to stop the machine. (Refer to page 10.) Foot controller When the foot controller is depressed lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. When the pressure on the foot controller is increased, the machine’s speed will increase. When pressure on the foot controller is released, the machine will stop. Care should be taken that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use.
STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH Stitch width Increasing the stitch width Touch the “ ” stitch width setting key. The stitch width setting value will increase each time you touch the key. Decreasing the stitch width Touch the “ ” stitch width setting key. The stitch width setting value will decrease each time you touch the key.
Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitches Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key from the selection keys in the right side of the machine. Touch the “ ” key on the LCD screen. * If you touch the “CLOSE” key, the display will return to the previous screen. Stitch length Increasing the stitch length Touch the “ ” stitch length setting key. The stitch length setting value will increase each time you touch the key.
Decreasing the stitch length Touch the “ ” stitch length setting key. The stitch length setting value will decrease each time you touch the key. * When sewing straight stitches, if the fabric thickness is less than 1 mm, the stitch length is automatically changed to 4.0 mm at the sewing start to prevent gathering, even if you set the length to 5.0 mm. Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitches Press the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key from the selection keys on the right side of the machine.
Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch length Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] STITCH Straight (Left) Straight (Middle) Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] STITCH Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual [0.0 (0.0)] 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2–5.0 (1/64–3/16) – – 2.5 (3/32) 0.2–5.0 (1/64–3/16) Darning 7.0 (1/4) 2.5–7.0 (3/32–1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.4–2.5 (1/64–1/16) [0.0 (0.0)] 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) Bar tack 2.
Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] STITCH Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0.0–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0.0–1/4) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) 5.5 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0.0–1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) 3.5 (1/8) 0.0–7.0 (0.0–1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2–4.0 (1/64–1/16) 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0.0–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2–4.
THREAD TENSION Correct tension 1 1 2 3 4 Reverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread * Thread tension is automatically set to the most appropriate point irrespective of the chosen fabric and thread. Correct tension is important because too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker. 2 * 3 4 Loosen tension by touching “ ” (Weak). Touch the “ ” thread tension setting key. The thread tension value will decrease (become weaker).
Tighten tension by touching “ ” (Strong). Touch the “ ” thread tension setting key. The thread tension value will increase (become stronger). 4 3 1 1 2 3 4 Upper thread Bobbin thread Reverse side Locks appears on reverse side of fabric. 2 Except “UTILITY STITCH” 1. Touch the “TENSION” key. 2. Change the upper thread tension. * 28 If you touch the “CLOSE” key, the display will return to the previous screen.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Change the presser foot according to the LCD message 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 1 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 2 3. Press the black button located at the back of the presser foot holder to release the foot. 1 1 Presser foot holder 4. Place the presser foot pin directly below the holder-end and lower the presser foot lever. 1 Holder-end 2 Foot pin 1 2 Installing embroidery foot “Q” 5 1.
5 4. Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While pressing the black button to the left of the embroidery foot “Q”, push embroidery foot “Q” upward with both hands as far as it will go to install it. CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time, otherwise injury may result. Changing the embroidery foot 5 5 1. Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE Setting the needle securely 1. Turn off the power and lower the presser foot. 2. Loosen the screw with a screwdriver. 3. Pull out the needle. 4. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the needle as far as it will go against the needle stopper. Fasten the screw securely with a screwdriver. 1 1 Needle stopper 5. Turn the power on. Checking needle 1. Place the needle on a flat surface and check whether the space is parallel or not. 1 2 2.
MACHINE OPERATION KEYS 4 1 5 2 6 3 7 This sewing machine contains built-in instructions on how to use the machine which are based on this operation manual. If you touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key, details of basic operations such as bobbin winding and upper threading will appear on the LCD, so that you can refer to these instructions while using the machine. Example: If you would like to know how to wind the bobbin thread 8 9 0 A 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key.
1. SEWING CHAPTER 2 TRIAL SEWING Sewing by using “UTILITY STITCH” 1 6 3 6* 5 4 2 1 2 A 75/11 needle is inserted into the machine at the factory. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A CAUTION – Be aware of the needle at all times while sewing, and keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle, balance wheel and thread take-up lever, otherwise injury may result. – Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injury may result. – Never use bent needles.
2. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm. 1 Upper thread 2 5 cm (1-15/16) 1 2 3. While pressing down on the thread and the fabric with your left hand, turn the balance wheel with your right hand to move the needle to the sewing start position. 5 1 Thread * Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread. 4. Lower the presser foot. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reverse stitch, and then press the “START/STOP” button.
AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING This stitch automatically prevents fraying. 1. Select the stitch pattern. 1 2. Touch the automatic reinforcement stitch key. 1 Automatic reinforcement stitch key 3. Press the “START/STOP” button. A reinforcement stitch will be sewn before sewing starts. A reinforcement stitch will not be done if there is a pause in sewing. Press the “START/STOP” button to pause sewing. An ending reinforcement stitch will not be sewn. (The fabric may be turned or adjusted required.
AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING The thread can be cut automatically. If you set programmed automatic thread cutting prior to sewing, the machine will automatically trim the thread when the pattern has been completed. (Reinforcement stitches are used at the start and finish of the pattern.) 1. Select the stitch pattern. 2. Touch the automatic thread cutting key. * * Automatic thread cutting and the automatic reinforcement stitch must be used together.
UTILITY STITCH SELECTION (Example) Buttonholes 1. Touch the “UTILITY STITCH” key. 2. Touch the “ ” key. 3. Touch the “BUTTONHOLE” key. 4. Select the desired application. The stitches available and sewing procedure appears on the screen step by step. 5. Touch the “ ” key to display the next part of the procedure. Follow the procedure to sew the buttonhole stitches. * Touch the “END” key to return to the original screen.
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USEFUL SKILLS The “ ” key 1. Touch the “ while the “ displayed. 2. Touch the “ procedure. * ” key. If the “ ” key is touched ” stitch is selected, the following screen will be ” key to display the next part of the Touch the “CLOSE” key to return to the original screen.
Sewing corners Keep the needle at the corner of the fabric, then raise the presser foot and turn the fabric. For short stitches which are less than 0.5 cm (3/16”) Before you begin to sew, set a basting thread at the corner point. When you change direction at the corner, start sewing as you pull the basting thread backward. 6 Sewing thick seams When the foot angles up at the approach of a thick seam, lower the needle and raise the presser foot.
3 5 Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Set the stitch length short in order to obtain a fine stitch. Sew slowly while keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve. * For sharp corners, temporarily stop sewing while keeping the needle in the material, then raise the presser foot and carefully turn the fabric while keeping it level with the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing. Sewing thick fabric 1.
2. UTILITY STITCHES STRAIGHT STITCHES 1 2 3 4 3 J 1 2 3 4 Normal sewing Normal sewing Reinforced sewing Stretch fabric sewing 1. Baste the fabric or set a pin, sew a reverse stitch at the start, then start sewing. 5 1 Reverse stitch at start * 3 5 Place the fabric under presser foot while keeping space from the edge for reverse sewing. 2. Sew at slow speed near the end and then press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and stop. 3.
For reinforcement or stretch fabric 3 Baste the fabric beforehand and sew along to the basting using a stretch stitch. 5 * Do not pull the fabric during sewing. 1 Basting 1 Changing the stitch length Touch the “ ” and “ the stitch length. 3 2 1 ” stitch length setting keys to adjust 1 Longer 2 Original length: 2.5 mm (1”) 3 Shorter * For thin material which is less than 1 mm (1/16”), the stitch length will be set to 4.0 mm (3/16”) automatically during sewing even if you set the length to 5.
ZIGZAG STITCHES J 1 Zigzag stitch 2 Elastic zigzag stitch 3 Elastic zigzag stitch 1 2 3 Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch) Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the right hand side needle drop point is over the edge of the fabric. 5 1 Needle drop point Applique (using a zigzag stitch) Attach the applique using adhesive or basting, then sew it. 5 * Sew a zigzag stitch, while positioning the right hand needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric.
OVERCASTING 1 2 When using 3 4 , J G or 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thin and medium fabrics Thick fabric Thick and medium stretch fabric Medium stretch fabric Stretch fabric Stretch fabric stitches Sew the fabric while placing fabric edge against the guide of presser foot “G”. 5 1 Guide * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset, a reinforcement stitch will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing.
OVERCASTING (When using the side cutter) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 5 Thin and medium fabrics Thick fabric Thick and medium stretch fabric Normal sewing Zigzag stitch By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. If using the side cutter, select the pattern and then touch the “ ” key. 5 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 3.
7. Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabric. 1 2 cm 1 5 1 3 8. Place the fabric as shown left figure B. –Right side of cut: on top of the guide plate –Left side of cut: underneath of the presser foot 1 Guide plate (lower knife) 2 Presser foot 2 A B 9. Thread the needle, and then pull out a long section of the upper thread, pass it below the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed direction. (See left figure B) 3 5 2 Presser foot 3 Upper thread 10. Lower the presser foot lever.
BLIND HEM STITCHES R 1 Other fabric 2 Stretch fabric 1 2 1 3 1. Fold the fabric and baste it as illustrated. 1 2 3 4 5 5 0.5 cm (3/16”) Surface 0.5 cm (3/16”) Reverse side Basting stitch 2. Attach presser foot “R”. Lower the presser foot so that its guide meets the edge of the folded hem. 1 1 Guide 2 Folded hem 3. Adjust the needle position using the stitch width setting keys so that needle slightly catches the fold of the hem, and then sew the fabric.
Adjusting the needle drop position Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch width setting keys to adjust the needle drop position so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. A– If the needle catches the fold of hem too much. — Touch the “ ” stitch width setting key. This moves the needle away from the fold. B– If the needle does not catch the fold of hem enough. — Touch the “ ” stitch width setting key. This moves the needle closer to the fold.
BUTTONHOLE STITCHES 1 2 3 4 A 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Suits, overcoat Jeans, trousers Thick coats Thin or medium fabric Stretch fabric with coarse weaves Stretch fabric Thin and medium fabric (for horizontal holes 1. Mark the positions of the buttonholes on the fabric. 3 5 1 5 * The maximum buttonhole length is 3 cm (1-3/16”) (total of diameter + thickness of button). * Thick thread (#30) cannot be used in with the “ “ ” patterns. ” and 2.
5. Press the “START/STOP” button to start the machine, while gently holding the end of the upper thread. 3 5 * * * * Gently, feed the fabric by hand. The machine will stop with a reinforcement stitch automatically after sewing is completed. If you touch the automatic thread cutting key prior to sewing, the machine cuts both threads automatically after sewing is completed.
Order of one cycle 1 1 1 1 Reinforcement stitch Sewing stretch fabrics 5 When sewing buttonholes onto stretch fabric, insert a gimp thread into the buttonhole seam (“ ” buttonholes only). 1. Hook the gimp thread onto the end of presser foot “A”, insert it into the groove at the front of the presser foot and temporarily tie it there. 1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 5 2. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. * Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread. 3.
Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate (Odd-shaped buttons) Measure the button diameter + thickness to set the plate. 3 1 Example: For a button with a diameter of 1.5 cm (9/16”) and a thickness of 1 cm (3/8”), the scale should be set at 2.5 cm (1”) 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 Thickness [1 cm (3/8”)] Diameter [1.5 cm (9/16”)] Button holder plate Scale Diameter + thickness [2.5 cm (1”)] [0.5 cm (3/16”) in one scale.] 6 0.5 cm (3/16”) 5 6 Changing the stitch length Touch the “ ” and “ the stitch length.
BAR TACKING A Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc. 1 1. Attach presser foot “A” and set the size by measuring the area to be bar tacked. 2 1 2 3 4 Button holder plate Scale 0.5 cm (3/16”) Length of bar tack * 0.5 to 3 cm (3/16” to 1/2”) is suitable for bar tacking. 0.5 to 1 cm (3/16” to 3/18”) is the normal size. 4 3 3 5 2. Position the pocket as illustrated with the top of the pocket facing you.
5. Start the machine while holding the end of the upper thread gently. 3 5 * * * The machine will sew a reinforcement stitch and stop automatically after sewing is completed. If you touch the automatic thread cutting key prior to sewing, the machine cuts both threads automatically after sewing is completed. If the fabric will not feed (for instance, because it is too thick), touch the “ ” stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length.
DARNING A 1 Medium fabric 2 Thick fabric 1 2 1. Set the stitch length using the scale on presser foot “A”. 2 1 4 4 1 2 3 4 5 Scale on the presser foot Button holder plate 5 mm (3/16”) at “2” on scale Length of darning is equal to scale setting. Width [7 mm (1/4”)] * The maximum stitch length for darning is 3 cm (1-3/16”). 3 5 2. Check the needle drop point and then lower the presser foot.
Changing the length of the darning stitch Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch length setting keys to adjust the stitch length. 1 “AUTO”: 2.0 mm (1/16”) 3 1 2 2 “ ”: Longer (less dense) 3 “ ”: Shorter (more dense) * If the fabric will not feed (for instance, because it is too thick), touch the “ ” stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length. Changing the bar tack stitch width Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch width setting keys to adjust the stitch width. 2 1 1 “AUTO” : 7.
TAPE ATTACHING J These stitches are used for attaching tape to thin and medium fabric. 1 Patchwork stitch 2 Elastic zigzag stitch 1 2 1. Attach presser foot “J”, select pattern “ ”, set the stitch length to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak setting. Then sew a straight stitch. Pull the bobbin thread to obtain the desired amount of gather. 2. Place the tape on top of the seam which you have just sewn and secure it with pins. 3. Select pattern “ ” and then sew along the top of the tape. 4.
EYELET STITCH N Stitch for making eyelet on belts, etc. 1. Touch the “ “ ” and “ ” and “ ” stitch length setting keys and the ” stitch width setting keys to set the size of the eyelet. 2. Attach presser foot “N”, check the needle drop point and lower the presser foot, then start sewing. 1 Needle drop point * * The machine stops automatically after sewing a reinforcement stitch. When automatic thread cutting is set, the machine trims both threads automatically after sewing is completed. 3.
M BUTTON SEWING This stitch is used for attaching buttons. Do not use the automatic thread cutter when attaching buttons, because the threads will become difficult to handle and tying off will not be possible. 1. Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog adjustment lever to the right to lower the feed dog. 1 Feed dog adjustment lever 1 2. Attach button fitting foot “M”, place the button into the presser foot and then lower the presser foot. 3.
Attaching buttons with four holes First sew the two holes which are closest to you. Once they have been sewn, raise the presser foot, move the needle to the next two holes and then sew them in the same way. Attaching a shank to the button 1. Pull the shank lever toward you and then start sewing. 1 Shank lever 6 1 2. Hold the upper thread ends at the sewing start and sewing end which are between the button and the fabric, wind them around the shank and then tie them firmly together. 3.
BASTING J 1. Attach presser foot “J”. It is suggested that the basting stitch be started with a reinforcement stitch by pressing the “REVERSE STITCH” button. * You can change the length of one stitch to between 5 mm and 30 mm (3/16” to 1-3/16”). 1 5 mm to 30 mm (3/16” to 1-3/16”) 1 2. Sew while keeping the fabric taut. 3. End sewing with a reinforcement stitch.
ZIPPER INSERTION (CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATION) Select the pattern and then touch the “ I ” key. Centered application 3 1. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotch end. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. 1 2 3 4 Crotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side 2 2. Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper with a basting stitch in the middle. 1 Zipper 2 Basting 3 Reverse side 3. Select the “ ” stitch and then touch the “ ” key.
Side application 1. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotch end. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. 1 2 3 4 Crotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side 2. Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the zipper, while keeping 3 mm (1/8”) for the sewing space. 4 1 2 3 4 5 Reverse side Keep 3 mm (1/8”) for sewing Teeth of zipper Slider on head of zipper Crotch end (Base of zipper) 3.
5. Close the zipper and turn over the fabric. Then attach the other side of the zipper to the fabric. 1 Reverse side 6. Turn the fabric over to the right side and sew a straight stitch 5 cm from the end, stop the machine, lower the needle, raise the presser foot and then remove the basting stitches. I 1 Surface 7. Move the zipper pull and sew the remaining part.
DART SEAM J 1 1. Attach presser foot “J”. Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the dart and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching the fabric. 1 Basting * If automatic reinforcement stitching is preset, a reinforcement stitch will automatically be sewn at the sewing start. 2. Do not sew a reverse stitch at end. Cut the thread at the end leaving 5 cm (1-15/16”), and then tie both ends together. 3. Insert the ends of the thread into the dart with a needle. 4.
GATHERING J Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etc. 1. Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16”) and the thread tension to weak. * If you touch the “GATHERING” key after touching the “ ” key, the stitch length will be set automatically to 4.0 mm (3/16”) and the thread tension will be set automatically to weak. 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Pull out the bobbin and upper threads by 5 cm (1-15/16”). 1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 About 5 cm (1-15/16”) 1 2 3 3.
5. Smooth the gathers by ironing them. Pulling out the bobbin thread 1. Thread the thread along the groove in the direction of the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it. 1 1 Shuttle * 5 The bobbin cover should still be removed. 2. While holding the upper thread, press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button twice and then pull out the bobbin thread. 3. Replace the bobbin cover.
PINTUCK I Select the “ ” stitch and then touch the “ ” key. 1. Mark along the folds on the reverse side of the fabric. 1 Reverse side 2. Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only. 1 Surface 3. Select the “ * ” stitch and then touch the “ ” key. It will not be necessary to adjust the thread tension if pintucking is selected by pressing the “ ” key. 4. Put the right end of presser foot “I” into the holder, and sew a straight stitch along the fold.
5. Iron the folds toward the same direction.
FLAT FELL SEAM J Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly. 1. Attach presser foot “J”. Sew the finish line, then cut half of the seam allowance from the side that the flat fell seam will lie. 1 About 1.2 cm (1/2”) 2 Reverse side * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing.
Finished flat fell seam 1 Surface 72
APPLIQUES J 1. Attach the applique to the fabric. 1 Applique 2 Fabric glue * The applique should be attached with fabric glue or a basting stitch so that it will not move during sewing. 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Make sure that the needle drop point is just outside the applique and then start sewing. 1 Applique * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing.
APPLIQUE QUILTS N Use a blind hem stitch for applique quilts. 1. Trace the pattern onto the applique fabric and then cut around it. 1 Seam margin (0.3 to 0.5 mm) 2. Place a piece of thick paper cut to the finished size onto the fabric, and then fold over the seam margin using an iron. 3. Turn the fabric over and sew basting stitches around the edge. Attach monogramming foot “N” and then sew around the edge, while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible.
SCALLOP STITCH N Stitch for decorating collars of blouses, edges of table cloths, etc. 5 1. Attach presser foot “N”. Sew the remaining edge of the fabric so that the stitch doesn’t go right to the edge of the fabric. 1 Surface * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing.
SMOCKING STITCH J This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing. 1. Select the “ ” stitch, set the stitch length to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak setting. Then sew straight stitches at intervals of 1 cm. 1 About 1 cm (3/8”) 2. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them. 3. Attach presser foot “J” and sew over the top of the straight stitches, selecting from one of the two decorative stitches shown above. J 4.
PATCHWORK STITCH J 1. Match the fabric seams right sides together, join together with a straight stitch. Open seam allowance [about 1 cm (3/8”)] and press flat. 3 1 2 3 4 5 Straight stitch Seam allowance 1 cm (3/8”) Reverse side 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Set the center of the presser foot on the seam lines of the joined fabrics and then sew over the seam, using one of the decorative stitches shown above.
FAGOTING J Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc. 1. Baste the fabric onto thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet. 2 3 5 1 Basting stitch 2 0.4 cm (3/16”) 3 Thin paper or stabilizer sheet 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Set the center of the presser foot on the centers of both fabrics and begin sewing. 1 Basting stitch * * 78 Use thick thread. After sewing, remove the paper.
DECORATIVE STITCHING J Select the stitch you would like to use. Decorative stitching These stitches are used for sewing crazy quilts and for decorating hems. Shell tacking 1. Attach presser foot “J”, select “ tension to a strong setting. ” and set the thread 2. Fold the fabric in half diagonally. * 5 Use a thin fabric. 3. Drop the needle slightly to the outside of the edge of the fabric, and then start sewing. 4. Open out the fabric and iron the fold down to one side.
HEM-STITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH) Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems on clothes and decorative stitching on shirt fronts. A more attractive finish can be obtained if you use the “130/705H Wing” needle when sewing these patterns. If using a wing needle and the stitch width has been set to manual, check that the needle will not touch the presser foot before starting sewing. “ ” hem-stitching 1. Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric.
“ ” hem-stitching 1. Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm (3/16”) part which is not yet frayed. [Pull out four threads, leave five threads and then pull out four threads, the width of five threads is approximately 4mm (3/16”) or less.] 1 Approx. 4.0 mm (3/16”) or less. 2 Four threads (Pull out) 3 Five threads (Leave) 2. Sew the decorative stitch on the center of the five threads created above. * Wing needle is a option. 3. Illustration of finished product.
LATERAL SEWING (STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG) N Multi-directional sewing on tubular fabrics. “ ”, “ ”, “ ” and “ ” can also be used to sew diagonally. Slide the flat bed attachment off the machine to create the free arm. 4 3 1 2 1. Attach presser foot “N”. Sew with the “ point required. ” stitch to the 1 Start point 1 2. Select the “ ” stitch, and then sew until you reach the desired length.
3. Select the “ ” stitch again, and press the “REVERSE STITCH” button. 3 4. Select the “ starting point. ”stitch, and then sew until you reach the 4 * Lateral zigzag sewing should be carried out using the same procedure as lateral straight sewing.
3. CHARACTERS AND DECORATIVE STITCHES CHARACTER SEWING N 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. 1 2 5 3 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Alphabetical characters Decorative stitch Satin stitch Cross stitch MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (Function for making own stitch) Card 2. Select the style. 1 Block style 2 Alphabet 3 Italic style 1 2 3 8 7 6 5 1 1 Character selection keys 2 Touch this key to change the thread tension. 3 Touch this key to save a pattern combination to memory. (Refer to page 94.
Combinations of characters Try entering “Bus”. 1. Touch “B”. * If you select the wrong character by mistake, touch the “CLEAR” key to clear the character selection. 2. Touch “abc. . .” to switch to lowercase. 3. Touch “u” and “s”. * 1 Any combination of 70 characters or spaces can be accepted at one time.
DECORATIVE STITCHES 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. 2. Touch the “ ” key. The decorative stitch pattern selection screen will be displayed. 7 1 6 5 2 3 4 1 Pattern selection keys 2 Touch this key to change the thread tension. 3 Touch this key to select single or repeat sewing. (Refer to page 89.) 4 Touch this key to change the pattern size. (Refer to page 89.) 5 Touch this key to move to the next screen. 6 Touch this key to return to the previous screen.
SATIN STITCHES 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. The different types of patterns available will be displayed. 2. Touch the “ ” key. The satin stitch selection screen will be displayed. * A 0 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 The thread may easily become knotted when certain types of fabric or thread; therefore, the feed should be adjusted according to the application. 1 Pattern selection keys 2 Touch this key to adjust the stitch width and stitch length settings.
CROSS STITCHING 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. The different types of patterns available will be displayed. 2. Touch the “ ” key. The cross stitch selection screen will be displayed. 7 6 5 1 2 3 1 Pattern selection keys 2 Touch this key to change the thread tension. 3 Touch this key to save a pattern combination to memory. (Refer to page 94.) 4 Touch this key to select single or repeat sewing. (Refer to page 89.) 5 Touch this key to cancel your entry.
CHARACTER AND DECORATIVE STITCH ADJUSTMENT Changing the pattern size (Actual size) Touch the “ ” (large/small) key to change the pattern size. L S L S Signle/repeat sewing Touch the “ ” (repeat/single) key to sew one stitch pattern only or to repeat same stitch pattern. 1. Select the pattern. 2. Touch the “ ” (repeat/single) key. The selected stitch pattern will be single.
Elongation For satin stitches, it is possible to use the “ ” key to change the size of the pattern in five steps without changing the stitch width or stitch length. 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 Actual size 2 Pattern length 1. To change the length of the pattern, touch the “ key to change the number. * The number shown in reverse indicates the current setting. 2. Select the pattern.
Example: To combine “ 1. Select the “ 2. Touch the “ 3. Select the “ ” and “ ” ” stitch. ” key twice to switch to “ ”. ” stitch. The thread may easily become knotted when certain types of fabric or thread are used; therefore, the upper thread tension should be adjusted according to the application. Changing the stitch length and the stitch width Touch the “ ” key. The stitch width and stitch length setting screen will be displayed.
Customize patterns by combining satin stitches using the “ ” and “ ” keys One touch of the “up” key will move the stitch pattern up half of it’s finished height. One touch of the “down” key will move the stitch pattern down half of it’s finished height. Example: Satin stitch pattern 1. Select the pattern. 2. Touch the “ ” key. The next pattern will move up half of it’s finished height. 3. Select the pattern.
4. Touch the “ ” key. The next pattern will move down half of it’s finished height.
Confirming entry of combined stitch patterns 1. Touch the “CHECK” key. Stitch patterns will appear while moving on the screen. 2. After checking the patterns, touch the “CLOSE” key. The display will return to the original screen. Saving combined stitch patterns You can save words, your name for example, and patterns that you use often into the sewing machine’s memory. The memory can save up to 12 such patterns. After you have combined characters or patterns, touch the “ ” key.
If the memory is full and no more patterns can be saved To delete a pattern that is already saved in the memory, touch the “DELETE” key; to cancel the saving of a pattern, touch the “CANCEL” key. 1 Erasing a pattern 1. Touch the “DELETE” key. 1 This indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. 2 If you touch pockets, the pattern which is saved in that pocket will be displayed. 3 Touch this key to delete a saved pattern. 4 Touch this key to cancel the erasing of a saved pattern. 2 3 4 2.
SEWING Sewing attractive finishes Refer to the table below and the “RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREADS AND NEEDLES” for recommended fabrics, threads and needles to use in order to use in order to obtain attractive sewing finishes. Furthermore, pattern slippages may occur when using different fabric thicknesses or types of stabilizers. Be sure to carry out a test sewing beforehand to check.
2. Draw lines to join the marks as shown in the illustration. Sewing 1. Attach presser foot “N”. 3 5 2. Place the fabric under the presser foot, pull the upper thread out to the side and then lower the presser foot. * 1 If you used the pattern sheet to make positioning marks on the fabric, place the fabric so that the marks are aligned with the needle reference points in the presser foot and pull the upper thread out to the side before lowering the presser foot. 1 Needle hole reference line 3.
5 4. Once sewing of the character has been completed, the sewing machine will automatically sew a reinforcement stitch and then stop. * 6 * When the automatic thread cutting is set, the machine trims both threads automatically after sewing is completed, and the machine will move on to the next sewing position before stopping. When sewing continuous patterns, press the “START/STOP” button to stop the sewing machine, and then press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch. 5.
ADJUSTING STITCH PATTERNS N A stitch pattern may get deformed due to the thread or cloth. It is a good idea to first make a trial stitching, and then make adjustments for each stitch pattern if necessary. 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key. 2. Touch the “FINE ADJUSTMENT OF STITCH” key. 3. Attach presser foot “N” and then start embroidering. A trial pattern for adjustment purposes can then be embroidered. Adjust shape of stitch using the “+” and “–” keys. * From –9 to +9 4.
4. EMBROIDERING PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING Q BE SURE TO ATTACH A PIECE OF STABILIZER FABRIC TO THE BACK OF THE MATERIAL BY IRONING BEFORE STARTING TO EMBROIDER Using stabilizer fabric is an indispensable part of creating attractive embroidery. It is particularly important to attach stabilizer fabric to the back of stretch fabrics, thin fabrics and fabric with coarse weaves. If necessary, two thicknesses of stabilizer fabric can be attached.
Fitting embroidery unit Always turn off the power supply before carrying out the procedure below. 1. Turn off the power. 2. Open the cover of the connecting slot by rotating the plastic bracket in the direction indicated by the arrow. 1 Connecting slot 2 Plastic bracket 1 2 * When the embroidery unit is not being used, close the cover of the connecting slot. 3. Insert the connector of the embroidery unit into the slot and check that it is connected properly.
Placing the embroidery unit into its case 1 Hook the embroidery unit onto the tab inside the case. 2 Secure the embroidery unit with the band. 3 Close the cover. 2 1 Initializing the embroidery unit 1. Turn on the power. The following display will appear on the LCD. * When the buttonhole lever, the needle or the presser foot lever are lowered or when the bobbin winding shaft is at the right, an error message will vary depending on which of the conditions mentioned above is occurring.
SELECTING AND SEWING PATTERNS Selecting alphabetical characters How to combine characters 1. Select the character required. ABC ABC ABC * If another screen is being displayed, touch the “EMBROIDERY” key before selecting the character. 2. Combine characters. (Refer to page 85.) 4 1 2 3 1 Touch this key to change the thread tension and the stitch density. (Refer to page 27 and page 115.) 2 Touch this key when you want to change the color of each character sewn.
Selecting one-point patterns 1. Touch the “ ” key. The one-point pattern selection screen will be displayed. * If another screen is being displayed, touch the “EMBROIDERY” key before touching the onepoint pattern key. 2. Select the desired pattern. The sewing screen will be displayed. * * 6 1 7 2 8 3 104 4 5 If you touch the “ ” key, the next sewing screen will be displayed. If you touch the “ ” key, the previous sewing screen will be displayed.
Selecting frame patterns Frame patterns are created by combining the desired frame and type of stitch. 1. Touch the “ ” key. The frame pattern selection screen will be displayed. * If another type of pattern such as characters was selected previously or if a memory card has been inserted, touch the “EMBROIDERY” key first and then touch the frame pattern key. 2. Select the desired shape for the frame. The frame pattern will be selected and the stitch pattern selection screen will be displayed.
The selected pattern can be changed with the options shown on screen. 6 7 1 2 8 3 4 5 1 Indicates the stitch selected for the frame pattern. 2 This indicates the order of color changes. 3 Touch this key to change the thread tension and the stitch density. (Refer to page 27 and page 115.) 4 Touch this key to move the sewing position. (Refer to page 116.) 5 Touch this key if the thread breaks during sewing or if you would like to sew again from the beginning. (Refer to page 121.
6 7 1 2 1 Indicates the pattern selected. 2 This indicates the order of color changes. The color displayed below each pattern is for reference. For details about the color change table, refer to page 175. 8 * 3 4 5 If you would like to embroider just the alphabetical characters, embroider the color of the alphabetical characters only. 3 Touch this key to change the thread tension. 4 Touch this key to move the sewing position. (Refer to page 116.
2. Touch the “ ” key. 3. The memory card pattern selection screen will be displayed. (The illustration at left shows the Transportation card No.12 (SA312, XA0275-001) (option).) * If another screen is being displayed, touch the “EMBROIDERY” key before touching the “ ” key. 4. Select the desired pattern. * If you touch the “RETURN” key, the previous screen will be displayed. 6 1 7 8 2 3 108 4 5 1 Indicates the selected pattern. 2 This indicates the order of color changes.
MEMORY Saving a pattern combination in memory Memorizing combined pattern in memory for later use (12 memories are available) You can combine and save characters and all edited embroidery patterns. Example: To save the “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” pattern in memory address 1. 1. Enter the characters to create the pattern. 2. Touch the “ ” key. Once the pattern has been saved, the display will return to the previous screen. * * Do not turn off the power while a pattern is being saved (while “Saving” is displayed).
EMBROIDERING Embroidering attractive finishes Refer to the table below and the “RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREADS AND NEEDLES” to use in order to obtain attractive sewing and embroidery finishes. Pattern slippages may occur when using different fabric thicknesses or types of stabilizers. Be sure to carry out a test sewing beforehand to check. FABRIC When embroidering fabrics, attach a non-woven type of stabilizer fabric.
2. Loosen the adjusting screw and separate the inner and outer frames. Lay the fabric on top of the outer frame and secure it between the inner and outer frame, and tighten the adjusting screw just enough to secure the fabric. Gently remove the fabric from the frame without loosening the adjusting screw. 1 2 4 3 1 2 3 4 Inner frame Outer frame Adjusting screw Loosen * This precautionary step will help reduce pattern distortion while embroidering.
6. Remove the embroidery sheet before starting to embroider. 1 1 Hole for removing Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit Be sure to wait until the embroidery unit has finished initializing before fitting the embroidery frame. (Refer to page 102.) 1. Raise the presser foot to its highest position. Then pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot with the mounting bracket on the left side and the fabric right side up. 2 2.
Embroidering Example: 1. Select the desired pattern. The order of sewing for each part will be displayed. * 5 2. Thread the needle for the first color and pass it through embroidery foot “Q”. Hold this thread in your left hand while leaving a certain amount of slack in the thread. * 5 The color displayed below each pattern is for reference. Some parts may not have a color displayed below them; you can sew these parts with any color you like.
5. Replace the upper thread with the thread for the second color, and then start the sewing machine again. After the part indicated by (2) has been embroidered, the sewing machine will once more stop automatically. 6. Replace the upper thread with the thread for the third color, and then start the sewing machine again. After the part indicated by (3) has been embroidered, the sewing machine will once more stop automatically. The display will return to the original condition. 7. Trim any excess thread.
Embroidering a single color pattern when “MULTI COLOR” is displayed 1. Touch the “MULTI COLOR” key to change to the single color mode. If the “START/STOP” button is pressed, a single color of the pattern will be embroidered and then the machine will stop automatically. 2. Trim any excess thread. Changing the stitch density for characters and some frame patterns The stitch density adjustment is not available for all patterns. Patterns other than the characters and some frame patterns are not adjustable. 1.
MOVING THE LOCATION (LAYOUT) The position for embroidering the pattern can be changed by touching the “LAYOUT” key. This is useful if you want to embroider a pattern somewhere such as in the corner of the fabric or if you want to align a pattern away from the center of the embroidery area of the frame. A Touch the “LAYOUT” key. The layout screen will be displayed. B 1 2 9 3 4 0 5 6 7 8 1 Touch these keys to move the embroidering position within the embroidery area.
Moving the embroidery location CAUTION After a pattern has been moved, check the display to see which embroidery frames can be used. If an embroidery frame which is not displayed is used, the embroidery foot may touch the frame, or personal injury may result. 1. Touch the arrow key that for the direction in which you would like to move the pattern. The embroidering position will then move.
Embroidering from a specific starting point CAUTION After a starting position has been rotated, check the display to see which embroidery frames can be used. If an embroidery frame which is not displayed is used, the embroidery foot may touch the frame, or personal injury may result. 1. Make a mark at the starting position on the fabric in the frame as shown in the illustration.
Reversing patterns 1. Touch the “ * * ” key to reverse the pattern horizontally. If the “ ” key appears on the display in reverse mode, it indicates that the pattern has been reversed horizontally showing a mirror image. The “ ” key will not be displayed for some patterns. Using the “IMAGE” key 1. If you touch the “IMAGE” key, a scale showing the size of the pattern will be displayed. * If you touch this key once more, the display will return to the original screen.
Changing the size of characters and frame patterns You can change the size of character and frame patterns to any size you wish. 1. Touch the “SIZE” key. 2. To increase the pattern size, touch the “ ” key; to reduce the size, touch the “ ” key. The size will change each time one of these keys is pressed. * * The maximum frame pattern size is different for each pattern. Some frame patterns can be enlarged further if they are rotated 90°. 3. After adjustment is competed, touch the “END SIZE CHANGE” key.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS If the thread breaks during embroidering 1. Stop the sewing machine, raise the needle and the presser foot lever and re-thread the upper thread. If the bobbin thread has broken 1 Cut the upper thread and remove the embroidery frame. 2 Check the under side of the embroidery for any thread build-up, clean. 3 Reset the bobbin thread and re-attach the embroidery frame. 2. Touch the “HELP” key. 1 The needle will return to the start position for the whole pattern.
When sewing again from the beginning 1. Touch the “HOME” key. The needle will return to the embroidery start position. 2. Lower the presser foot lever and start embroidering.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Linking characters Use this feature when the characters cannot be sewn all at once. Example: Embroidering ABC, then linking DE 1. Touch “A”, “B”, and “C”, touch the “LAYOUT” key to move the needle to the center position, and then touch the “ ” key. 2. Press the “START/STOP” button and start embroidering. Once embroidering is completed, move the fabric to the position where “DE” is to be embroidered.
Embroidering appliques (using a frame pattern) You can use frame patterns with the same shape and size to sew appliques. 1. Select the applique material for the project, attach a stabilizer material, place it into the embroidery frame and attach the embroidery frame to the machine. 2. Select the frame shape to be embroidered and select the“ ” stitch. Embroider onto the applique material. Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame. Cut neatly around the outside of the shape made by the stitches. 3.
1 Satin stitch “ ” 1 Finished applique on the project 125
Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners 1 2 3 Use stabilizer fabric to provide extra support while embroidering. After embroidering is completed, remove the stabilizer fabric carefully. Use stabilizer fabric which is designed specially for embroidering. Case A 1 Fabric 2 Attach the stabilizer fabric by ironing. (If you do not wish to iron, attach the stabilizer fabric with a basting stitch.
5. EDITING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS EDITING FUNCTION The editing function for embroidery patterns lets you change aspects of the pattern layout by rotating and moving the pattern within an 18 cm long × 13 cm wide embroidery area. The following pages show how you can use the “EMBROIDERY EDIT” key to combine characters and patterns and how to combine two or more patterns to create your own original patterns.
Explanation of functions Pattern movement The pattern can be moved around inside an 18 cm long × 13 cm wide embroidery area. Pattern rotation Patterns can be rotated in steps of 90°. Character spacing adjustment The spacing between characters can be increased and decreased. Horizontal pattern reversing The patterns can be reversed horizontally (not applicable for all patterns). Character and frame pattern size adjustment The sizes of characters and frame patterns can be changed.
EXAMPLE OF PATTERN EDITING The following example shows how a one-point pattern, a frame pattern and characters can be combined to create the “ HAPPY ” pattern. 1. Attach the embroidery unit, and then carry out the preparation before sewing. (Refer to pages 100 to 102.) 2. Touch the “EMBROIDERY EDIT” key. The types of patterns which can be edited will be displayed. 3. Touch the “ ” key. 4. Touch the “ ” key on the second page, and then touch the “SET” key.
7. Touch the “ ” key so that the “S” is selected to set the character size, and then touch the “H”, “A”, “P”, “P” and “Y” keys followed by the “SET” key. 1 Changes the size of patterns. 1 8. Touch the “ ” key to move the word “HAPPY” down so that it is in balance with the flower. 1 Increases or decreases the spacing between characters. 2 Changes the size of characters. 1 2 9. Once you have finished moving the word “HAPPY”, touch the “END” key. 10. Select the frame pattern. Touch the “ ” key. 11.
12. Touch the stitch key. The “ ” will be appeared. 13. Touch the “SIZE” key and then decrease the size of the frame so that it encloses the pattern. Move the pattern with the “ ” key. 14. Touch the “END” key. 15. This completes the editing. So now touch the “END EDIT” key. The display will then return to the sewing screen. * Refer to page 136 for details on sewing patterns.
Moving the sewing position Touch the arrow key which points in the direction in which you would like to move the sewing position. The arrow will move on the screen. Changing the character spacing 1. Touch the “CHARACTER SPACING” key. 2. Touch the “ ” key if you would like to increase the character spacing. Touch the “ ” key if you would like to decrease the character spacing. Once you have changed the character spacing, touch the “END SPACING EDIT” key.
Changing the sizes of characters and frame patterns 1. Touch the “SIZE” key. 2. Touch the “ ” key if you would like to increase the size. Touch the “ ” key if you would like to decrease the size. Once you have changed the size, touch the “END SIZE CHANGE” key. Rotating patterns Touch the “ ” key. The pattern will be rotated 90° clockwise. The direction of the arrow indicates the direction of rotation. * * Some frame patterns can be enlarged further if they are rotated 90°.
Reversing patterns horizontally When a one-point pattern is selected, the “ displayed. Touch the “ * ” key. The pattern will then be reversed. This is also known as mirror imaging. Not applicable for all patterns. Deleting patterns Touch the “DELETE” key. The current pattern will then be deleted.
Editing a memory card pattern When editing a memory card pattern, be sure to insert and remove the memory card only while the “ ” key is being displayed. 1. Hold the memory card so that the arrow is facing toward you, and then insert it all the way into the slot on the right side of the sewing machine. * Do not insert the card in any direction other than that described above, and do not force it into the slot, otherwise the card or the slot may become damaged (Refer to page 107). 2. Touch the “ ” key.
EMBROIDERING AN EDITED PATTERN Be sure to read the “Sewing” section in the “EMBROIDERY” chapter of this manual before carrying out embroidery. CAUTION If using the medium or small embroidery frame, be sure to check the display on the layout screen (refer to page 116) before doing any embroidering. If an incorrect embroidery frame is used, the embroidery foot may touch the frame, or injury may result. The pattern parts will be embroidered in the order that they were selected.
MODIFYING AN EDITED PATTERN Modifying one pattern while editing a different pattern * If the screen display is as shown at left, touch the “CORRECT” key. The display will then return to the editing screen. Example: Changing the size of the characters while editing the frame 1. Touch the “SELECT” key and select the characters. Refer to page 120 for details on how to change the character size. * The currently-selected pattern will appear darker than the other patterns. 2.
Correcting a pattern after editing is finished Example: Changing the character spacing 1. Touch the “RE-EDIT” key. 2. Touch the “CORRECT” key. The display will return to the editing screen. 3. Touch the “SELECT” key and select the characters. 4. Touch the “CHARACTER SPACING” key and change the character spacing. Refer to page 132 for details on how to change the character spacing. * If you would like to continue editing other patterns, touch the “SELECT” key once more. 5.
SAVING A PATTERN COMBINATION TO MEMORY You can save up to 12 patterns in the memory. However, if some of the patterns contain large amounts of data, it may not be possible to save the whole 12 patterns. 1. Touch the “ ”key. 2. The word “SAVING” will appear on the screen. After the pattern is saved, the display will return to the original screen. Refer to page 141 for details on how to retrieve characters and patterns which have been saved to memory.
Deleting a stored pattern 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. If you touch the “DELETE” key, a screen such as the left will be displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 This indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. This indicates the amount of data in the pattern. This displays the pattern which is saved in that pocket. Touch this key to delete a saved pattern. Touch this key to cancel the deleting of a pattern. This indicates how much data space is needed. 2.
6. RETRIEVING RETRIEVING CHARACTERS AND PATTERNS This machine has three memory function areas; one is found on the sewing side of the machine and the other two are found on the embroidery side of the machine. Sewing function: saves a variety of characters, patterns, decorative stitches and designs from MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (Function for making own stitch). Embroidery function: saves characters and memory card patterns when using the embroidery or embroidery edit function.
RETRIEVING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN Preparation: Attach the embroidery unit. * Make sure that the power is turned off before doing this. 1. Touch the “MEMORY RECALL” key. A screen such as the left will be displayed. 2. Touch the “EMBROIDERY” key. The “ ” symbol indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. Touch the pocket to display the saved pattern. 1 3 1 The display will indicate that the patterns are saved on the memory card. Touch after inserting the memory card on which the pattern is saved.
RETRIEVING AN EDITED PATTERN Preparation: Attach the embroidery unit. * Make sure that the power is turned off before doing this. 1. Touch the “MEMORY RECALL” key. A screen such as the left will be displayed. 2. Touch the “EMBROIDERY EDIT” key. The “ ” symbol indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. Touch the pocket to display the saved pattern. 1 1 2 3 4 3 2 The numbers indicate the amount of data for each pattern. Touch this key to delete the saved pattern.
DELETING A STORED PATTERN Example: Deleting an embroidery pattern 1. Press the “MEMORY RECALL” button. 2. Touch the “EMBROIDERY” key. 3. Touch a pocket to select the pattern to be deleted, and then touch the “DELETE” key. * To delete a pattern which is stored inside a pocket on a memory card, that particular memory card must be inserted into the sewing machine at the time. 4. Touch the “CONFIRM” key. * 144 If you touch the “CANCEL” key, the display will return to the original screen.
7. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (FUNCTION FOR MAKING OWN STITCH) MAKING THE ILLUSTRATION You can use the “MY CUSTOM STITCHTM” (function for making own stitch) to sew patterns that you have drawn yourself. * * “Grid sheet” 14 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 1. Draw the illustration onto the grid sheet (SA500, X80948001).
Stitch 1 00 00 Stitch 16 12 00 Stitch 31 45 11 2 12 00 17 41 00 32 47 13 3 18 03 18 43 04 33 50 14 4 22 06 19 40 07 34 54 13 5 23 10 20 41 11 35 56 10 6 21 13 21 38 13 36 55 06 7 17 14 22 35 14 37 51 03 8 14 13 23 32 13 38 45 00 9 12 11 24 30 10 39 70 00 10 09 13 25 32 06 40 11 06 14 26 35 03 41 12 03 13 27 41 00 42 13 01 10 28 45 00 43 14 03 06 29 47 04 44 15 06 03 30 44 07 45 Stitch 1 00 00 Stitch 16 24 10 Stitch 31 16 01 2 30 00 17 18 13 32 19 00 3 32 01 18 13 14 33 23 00 4 32 07 19 1
GENERATING THE DATA Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached, remove. * Turn off the power supply before removing the embroidery unit. 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. 2. Touch the “ ” key. The input screen will be displayed. 1 4 2 3 1 6 7 1 Display the pattern input area. “ ” indicates the pattern width, and “ ” indicates the pattern length. 2 Touch this key to select whether to sew one stitch or three stitches between the two points.
7. The sewing screen will then be displayed. * * 1 Touch the “RE-EDIT” key to return to the input screen and make changes to your own stitch. If entering a one-point pattern and sewing the pattern continuously, make sure that you input the data for the linking stitch so that the patterns do not overlap. 1 Linking stitch * 148 If you have entered points which is too close together the fabric may not feed properly. Edit the points to make the space between each point larger.
EDITING AN EXISTING “ ” 1. Touch the “EDIT” key. The edit screen will be displayed. Move the “ ” to the location of the point you would like to correct and then make the correction. 1 Touch this key to move part of or all of the pattern. 2 Touch this key if you would like to insert a point. 3 Touch this key to move the “ position. ” back to the starting 2 1 3 4 5 6 4 Touch this key to move the “ ” back one point. 5 Touch this key to move the “ ” forward one point.
Moving part or all of a pattern 1. Touch the “ “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” key to move the ” to the start point which you like to move. 2. Touch the “BLOCK MOVE” key. The points behind the “ ” will be enclosed by a “ (This indicates the area which are to be moved.) ”. 3. Touch the “ ” or “ ” key to move to the desired position, and then touch the “SET” key. Inserting new points 1. Touch the “ “ ”, “ enter a new point.
2. Touch the “INSERT” key. A new point will be inserted and the “ newly- inserted point. ” will move to this 3. Use the 8 directional arrow keys to move the desired point. 4. Touch the “SET” key when you are finished making the changes at this coordinate point. * Repeat step 1, 2, 3, 4 for additional editing. Once you have finished editing 1. Touch the “END EDIT” key. The display will return to the input screen. You can then continue to enter the pattern. 2. Touch the “END” key. 3.
STORING THE “ ” WHICH YOU HAVE ENTERED Up to five patterns can be stored, Touch the “MEMORY” key. (It will take approximately 10 seconds for the pattern to be stored.) Once the pattern has been stored, the display will return to the previous screen. Refer to the next page for details on how to retrieve a pattern which has been stored. CAUTION: Do not turn off the power while the word “Saving” is displayed. The data being stored may be deleted.
RETRIEVING A “ ” Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it. 1 Release button * Turn off the power supply before removing the embroidery unit. 1 1. Touch the “MEMORY RECALL” key. 2. Touch the “ The “ ” indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. If you touch a “ will be displayed. 3. Touch a “ displayed. 1 2 ” key. ”, the pattern which is saved in that pocket ” to select a saved pattern and have it 1 Touch this key to delete a saved pattern.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING Cleaning the screen CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen, otherwise injury and electric shocks may result. If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. Cleaning the sewing machine surface CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the sewing machine surface, otherwise injury and electric shocks may result.
Always keep the machine clean. 1. Turn off the power and remove the presser foot holder and the needle. 5 2. Loosen the screws. 3 5 3. Remove the needle plate. 1 Needle plate 1 5 4. Take out the shuttle. 5. Remove accumulated lint and thread from the inner shuttle and race with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. 6 1 Race 2 Shuttle 1 2 6. Set the shuttle by aligning the shuttle projection with spring of the stopper.
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB When replacing the light bulb 1. Turn the power off. * The power cord plug must be removed from the electric outlet prior to changing the bulb. 2. Loosen the screw on the reverse side of sewing head. 3. Remove the end cap. 1 2 1 Screw 2 End cap 4. Replace the snap in the light bulb with a new one. 1 Light bulb * Light bulbs are available through your dealer. (12V, 5W/ Parts code XA2037001) 1 5. Set the end cap. 6. Tighten the screw.
RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE Thread Sewing fabrics Medium Thin Thick Size of needle Type Size Broad cloth Cotton 60-80 Taffeta Synthetic mercerized 60-80 Flannel, Gabardine Silk 50-80 Lawn Cotton 60-80 Georgette Synthetic mercerized 60-80 Challis, Satin Silk 50-80 Denim Cotton 30-50 Corduroy Synthetic mercerized 50 Tweed Silk 50 11-14 9-11 14-16 Jersey Stretch Golden needle 11-14 Thread for knit Tricot Synthetic mercerized 30 In case of top stitc
ERROR MESSAGES If the machine is not properly set and the “START/STOP” button is pressed, or a correction of your operating procedure is required, the machine will not start and it will instruct you with an alarm and warning message on LCD. Warning messages This message is displayed motor is locked. This message is displayed when the machine finds that the upper thread is cut. This message is displayed when the embroidering unit is trying to initialize while the embroidery foot is lowered.
This message is displayed when trying to retrieve a pattern from a memory card and that memory card is not inserted. This message is displayed when the “CARD” key is touched while a memory card that cannot be read by this machine is inserted. This message is displayed when you tried to retrieve a pattern from one memory card while a different memory card was inserted into the slot. This message is displayed when you tried to combine more than 71 patterns.
This message is displayed if the “UTILITY STITCH” or “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” keys are touched while in embroidering mode. This message is displayed when the foot controller is used while the embroidery unit is connected. This message is displayed when the “NEEDLE POSITION” or “AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTER” button is pressed while the bobbin winding shaft is pushed to the right. This message is displayed if the sizes of the patterns you are editing exceed the maximum size limit.
This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached while the needle is lowered. This message is displayed if the “START/STOP” button is pressed while the foot controller is still connected. This message is displayed if the “START/STOP” button is touched when in editing mode. This message is displayed if a non-buttonhole pattern is selected and the “START/STOP” button or “REVERSE STITCH” button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered.
This message is displayed in embroidery mode when the combination of characters is too big to fit within the embroidery frame. You can continue to add characters if you rotate the pattern 90˚. This message is displayed when any of the following are pressed, while no pattern has been selected.
Instruction messages This message is displayed while a pattern is being saved into memory. This message is displayed when the machine detects that the bobbin thread is running out. This message is displayed during bobbin winding. This message is displayed while the embroidery unit is initializing. This message is displayed when a pattern which is stored in memory is deleted. This message is displayed if a pattern is selected while a help topic is being displayed.
This message is displayed when the memory is full and no more patterns can be stored. This message is displayed when a pattern is being retrieved in embroidery mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING USING THE “OPERATION GUIDE” KEY This sewing machine is equipped with an easy to use trouble check function which provides assistance when there is a problem with sewing. Touch the applicable heading and check the cause of the problem. 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key and then touch the “TROUBLE CHECK” key. 2. Select the heading which corresponds to the problem you are having. 3. Check the information displayed.
Trouble with threads and stitches Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest Brother dealer. Symptom Probable cause Remedy 1. Upper thread breaks 1. Upper threading is not correct. 1. Re-thread upper thread. 2. Upper thread is entangled. 2. Remove thread ends in the race or shuttle. 3. Spool of thread is not correctly set. 3. Set spool of thread correctly. 4. Correct needle is not used. 4.
Mechanical trouble Symptom Probable cause Remedy 1. Fabric is not fed properly 1. Stitch length is set at no feeding. 1. Set stitch length properly. 2. The combination of selected stitch and presser foot is not correct. 2. Change presser foot to correct one. 3. Correct needle is not being used. 3. Change to proper needle. 4. Thread is entangled. 4. Remove thread-ends in the race or inner shuttle. 1. Needle is not correctly inserted. 1. Set needle properly. 2. Correct needle is not used. 2.
J Overcasting (medium, thick and stretch fabrics) Tape attaching, darning Overcasting (medium and stretch fabrics) Tape attaching, darning Reinforcing of thin and medium fabric ELASTIC ZIGZAG STITCH G Reinforcing of thick fabric Reinforcing of medium stretch fabric and thick fabric, decorative stitching Reinforcing of medium, thick and easily-frayable fabric Reinforcement of stretch fabric Reinforcement of stretch fabric J UTILITY STITCH OVERCASTING STITCH G J Reinforcement of skirts R Reinforceme
J UTILITY STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH C T C T Decorative stitching C T Decorative stitching of thin to medium stretch fabric C T Decorative stitching C T Decorative stitching C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T Decorative hems C T Decorative hems C T Decorative hems C T Decorative hems C T Decorative hems C T For attaching ap
AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING L,S C T ALPHABET (Italic) L, S C T ONE-POINT MARK L, M, S C T L, S – – STITCH WIDTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY USE SELECT KEY ALPHABET CHARACTERS N Character sewing DECORATIVE STITCH N Decorative stitch SATIN STITCH – – CROSS STITCH – – – – ALPHABET Character sewing – C T FRAME PATTERN Frame pattern – C T – C T – C T – C T – C T ONE-POINT PATTERN Q EMBROIDERY FRAME PATTERN Patterns FLORAL
PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) Utility stitches Character sewing Alphabet (Block style) Size “L” (Large) : 11 mm (7/16”), “S” (Small) : 7 mm (1/4”) Alphabet (Italic style) Size “L” (Large) : 11 mm (7/16”), “S” (Small) : 7 mm (3/8”) 171
Alphabet (Cursive hand writing style) Size “L” (Large) : 27 mm (1”), “S” (Small) : 15 mm (3/8”) Satin stitches Cross stitches Size cannot be changed.
Decorative stitch Size can be set to “L” (Large) or “S” (Small).
Character embroidering chart Sizes: [L] 30 mm (1-3/16”), [M] 15 mm (9/16”), [S] 7.5 mm (1/4”). Frame pattern embroidering chart Sizes can be enlarged or reduced.
PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD) One point mark embroidery pattern Order of sewing 1 ... 0 0 1 2 ... 8 0 0 3 ... 9 0 0 1 ... 7 0 4 2 ... 8 0 0 3 ... 9 0 0 1 ... 2 0 5 2 ... 3 3 9 3 ... 9 0 0 1 ... 3 3 9 2 ... 2 0 5 3 ... 9 0 0 1 ... 3 3 9 2 ... 8 0 0 3 ... 9 0 0 1 ... 2 0 5 2 ... 0 0 1 3 ... 9 0 0 1 ... 0 0 1 2 ... 8 0 0 3 ... 9 0 0 1 ... 2 0 5 2 ... 8 0 0 3 ... 9 0 0 1 ... 3 0 7 2 ... 0 1 9 3 ... 9 0 0 1 ...
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