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USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES

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Retrieving Stored Stitches

Touch .

Choose

to retrieve.

Touch

to return to the previous screen

without retrieving.

Select the stitch pattern you want to
retrieve and touch

Memo

• You can also retrieve the stitches by the

procedure to retrieve the Decorative/
Character stitches. Refer to page 164.

Summary of Contents for 882-W33

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Sewing Sewing and Embroidery Machine Product Code 882 W33 Be sure to read this document before using the machine We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference ...

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Page 3: ... into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if there is a power failure 3Electrical Hazards This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter If you are not sure what kind of power source you have contact a qualified electrician This machine is approved for...

Page 4: ...parts Keep the product out of the reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion of small parts The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended Do not use outdoors 8For a longer service life Wh...

Page 5: ...years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MA...

Page 6: ...ined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the authorized Brother dealer or an experienc...

Page 7: ...ia incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada Declaration of Conformity Europe and Turkey only We Brother Industries Ltd 15 1 Naeshiro cho Mizuho ku Nagoya 467 8561 Japan declare that this product is in conformity with the essential requirements of all relevant directives and regulations applied within the European Community The Declaration of Conformity DoC can be downloaded from Brot...

Page 8: ...ng United States Canada Observe all copyright laws when using this product Color reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either criminal or civil liability This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete listing of every possible prohibition In case of doubt we suggest that you check with counsel as to any particular questionable documents The following do...

Page 9: ...r dealing exception relating to sections of a copyrighted work Multiple copies would indicate improper use Works of art should be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works Spool Stand The warning label is attached to the bottom This product contains magnets a Be careful not to pinch your fingers or any objects between the spool stand and the upper cover of the machine b Be sure to keep the ma...

Page 10: ...l according to your needs For basic information about for example the included accessories or the settings screen refer to chapter 1 of the Operation Manual Sewing In the screens appearing in the step by step instructions the parts referred to in the operations are marked with Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen and carry out the operation If while using the machine you exp...

Page 11: ... Using Advanced Multi Function Foot Controller 63 Sewing Reverse Reinforcement Stitches 66 Automatic Reinforcement Stitching 66 Automatic Presser Foot Lowering Function and Thread Cutting Function 68 Automatic Presser Foot Raising Function 68 Sewing Curves 69 Changing Sewing Direction 69 Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics 69 Sewing Hook and Loop Fastener Tape 70 Sewing Lightweight Fabrics 71 Sewing Stretc...

Page 12: ...ns 161 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 163 Saving Stitch Patterns 163 Retrieving Stitch Patterns 164 Managing Saved File 165 Transferring Stitch Patterns to the Machine PE DESIGN to this machine 165 Chapter 5 MY CUSTOM STITCH 167 DESIGNING A STITCH 168 ENTERING STITCH DATA 170 Editing Stitch Stored in the Machine 174 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 175 Storing Custom Stitches in Your List 175 Retrieving St...

Page 13: ...Chapter 1 Getting Ready Be sure to install the latest software Refer to UPDATING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE on page 196 ...

Page 14: ...e 49 q Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread page 47 Right side Rear View a Connector for the presser foot Connect the compact dual feed foot or embroidery foot with LED pointer sold separately page 59 b Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine c Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and...

Page 15: ...at the machine s slowest speed The button changes color according to the machine s operation mode b Reverse Stitch button For straight zigzag and elastic zigzag stitch patterns that take reverse stitches the machine will sew reverse stitches at low speed only while holding down the Reverse Stitch button The stitches are sewn in the opposite position For other stitches use this button to sew reinfo...

Page 16: ...essory compartment Using the Accessory Trays Three presser foot storage trays are stored in the included accessory case For your convenience a presser foot storage tray can be stored in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment a Presser foot storage space of the flat bed attachment b Presser foot storage trays c Needle plate storage space INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Memo Placing bobbin clips ...

Page 17: ... positioned over the screw on the embroidery frame to tighten the screw after hooping the fabric or when removing the fabric WARNING The fine tipped stylus pen contains small parts Keep the product out of the reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion of small parts IMPORTANT Touch the LCD screen with the transparent disc on the fine tipped stylus pen Using any other part to touch the LCD s...

Page 18: ...ol stand aligned with the tabs on the upper cover a a b a IMPORTANT Do not place any object weighing 1 kg 2 2 lb or more on the top cover Otherwise the cover may be damaged The weight of the spool stand with its lid removed is about 280 g 0 6 lb Do not lift the handle of the machine while the spool stand is installed Do not push or pull the telescopic thread guide or spool pins with extreme force ...

Page 19: ...ine Otherwise a fire or electric shock may result Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn the main power to OFF first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord...

Page 20: ...lay the time on the screen b Set the year YYYY month MM and date DD c Select whether 24h or 12h setting to display d Set the current time The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set d The following message about a wireless LAN connection appears To set up a connection touch and then refer to steps c through f in Using the Wizard to Set Up the Wireless Network Connection on page 35 to finish...

Page 21: ...the machine s signal strength Touch this key to specify the wireless settings If there is a new update file the key appears as 34 197 f Camera view key Touch this key to check the needle location as it is shown on the screen through the built in camera 79 g Machine setting mode key Touch this key to change the needle stop position adjust the stitch patterns and embroidery patterns or screen and ch...

Page 22: ...ure at 3 for normal sewing e When set to ON the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by an internal sensor while sewing This enables the fabric to be fed smoothly page 70 page 78 Page 2 f Select whether 1 01 Straight stitch Left or 1 03 Straight stitch Middle is the utility stitch that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on g Change the height of the presser foot when...

Page 23: ...e 63 o If this setting is set to ON with End Point Setting set to ON in the stitch edit menu the machine will temporarily stop so the end point sticker can be peeled off page 86 General Settings Page 4 a Change the display language b Change the brightness of the needle area and work area lights c If the screen is not very clear in certain environments you can adjust the brightness of the screen d ...

Page 24: ...eline marker q Gauge the needle drop point to adjust the accuracy of the camera display area and of the projector projection area page 26 Page 7 r Use to certify your machine when you purchase one of the upgrade kits KITI KIT II and KIT III have been certified on this machine Use to certify your machine when you use My Connection function with Brother cutting machine sold separately For details vi...

Page 25: ...roidery screen thread number or color name j Select the thread brand of the thread color display The thread brand setting is reflected the next time a pattern is imported k Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area l Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area m Touch to specify the size of pattern thumbnails n Adjust the distance between the pattern and the ...

Page 26: ...ils on each app refer to the Operation Manual Embroidery My Stitch Monitor The machine s embroidering status can be monitored from your smart device My Design Snap Images saved on a smart device can be transferred to the machine so that an embroidery pattern can be created in My Design Center Page 12 j If there is a new program download the update file page 197 k Display program information page 1...

Page 27: ...Before changing the screen saver image prepare the image on USB media For details on compatible image files refer to SPECIFICATIONS on page 194 a Touch The settings screen appears b Touch The General settings screen appears c Display page 5 of the General settings screen d Touch e Touch f Connect the USB media that contains your personal image to the USB port of the machine Refer to page 37 about ...

Page 28: ...osition is essential when you use camera or projector function It is not necessary to perform this operation each time but we recommend performing it when the needle is changed Use the white calibration stickers solid included with the machine a Touch The settings screen appears b Touch The General settings screen appears c Display page 6 of the General settings screen d Touch Camera needle positi...

Page 29: ...is clear prior to touching Setting the camera needle position begins f The operation is finished when OK appears If NG appears affix a new white sticker and then touch If multiple attempts to set the position are not successful contact your nearest authorized Brother dealer Touch to memorize the calibration data Touch to back to original screen without memorizing the calibration data g Remove the ...

Page 30: ...not sure which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch page 30 e Touch this key to see an explanation of the selected stitch page 32 f Touch this key to watch built in tutorial videos or MPEG 4 MP4 files from USB media page 31 g Touch the key of the app whose information you want to display On smart devices with a QR reader app installed scan the QR code to display a screen that shows how to instal...

Page 31: ...lays information about threading the machine changing presser feet etc Some of the functions are described in the videos Watch these videos for a better understanding of the functions displays information about attaching the embroidery unit preparing fabric for embroidering etc Some of the functions are described in the videos Watch these videos for a better understanding of the functions displays...

Page 32: ...itch screen Use this function when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application or to get advice about sewing particular stitches For example if you want to sew overcasting but you do not know which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch you can use this screen to get advice We recommend that beginners use this method to select stitches a Enter Utility Stitch category from the home pa...

Page 33: ...tegory b Tutorial video d Play the tutorial video a Number of seconds elapsed Total number of seconds Operation keys e After you are finished playing the video touch Memo The specifications shown in the video may have different details than the actual product b a a Play Pause Skip back 10 seconds Skip forward 10 seconds Return to beginning Repeat Delete video when playing from the machine s memory...

Page 34: ... want to play e Play the video Use the operation keys as described in Playing a Tutorial Video on page 31 f After you are finished playing the video touch Using the Stitch Pattern Explanation Function If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch pattern select the stitch pattern and touch and then to see an explanation of the stitch selection Descriptions are displayed for each stitch patte...

Page 35: ...2 Enter the text to be searched for and then touch Search 3 To search from the current page to the beginning of the document touch To search from the current page to the end of the document touch c Touch to return to the screen before the Operation Manual PDF file was opened d Touch to display the first page e Touch to display the previous page f Shows the current page total number of pages Touch ...

Page 36: ...chine by using the dedicated Windows application Design Database Transfer The application can be downloaded from the following URL https s brother cadka Settings must be specified in Design Database Transfer For more information refer to the manual for Design Database Transfer Wirelessly transfer to the machine an embroidery pattern edited with embroidery editing software PE DESIGN version 11 or l...

Page 37: ...or entering the network key password appears SSID Network Key Password Memo The wireless network connection cannot be set up if you do not have the security information How to find the security information a Check the manual provided with your home network b The default SSID may be the manufacturer s name or the model name c If you cannot find the security information contact the manufacturer of t...

Page 38: ...h embroidery editing software PE DESIGN version 11 or later or Design Database Transfer in order to transfer files Using the Others Menu The Others menu contains the following items a TCP IP settings can be manually entered b Shows the MAC address c Use when proxy settings are required c b a e d f g Memo The name in the Machine name field will be used with the My Stitch Monitor App and My Design S...

Page 39: ...n with the pointer on or to display the previous or next page CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE Memo USB media is widely used however some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website for more details Depending on the type of USB media being used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into the machine s US...

Page 40: ...CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE 38 ...

Page 41: ...Chapter 2 Sewing Basics ...

Page 42: ...onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool LOWER THREADING IMPORTANT Use the plastic bobbins that came with this machine or bobbins of the same type 11 5 mm approx 7 16 inch plastic Class 15 A style bobbins which are available from your Brother dealer a a b IMPORTANT If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly the thread may...

Page 43: ...he thread spool insert mini king thread spool Make sure that the thread spool insert is firmly inserted After installing it pull out some thread and check that the thread unwinds without getting caught When using thread that winds off quickly such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin If the spool net...

Page 44: ...o Use the bobbin winding slider to adjust the amount of thread wound onto the bobbin to one of five levels a Bobbin winding slider b More c Less a b c Memo Stay near the machine while winding the bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly If the bobbin thread is wound incorrectly touch Touch to minimize the bobbin winding window Then you can perform other operations such as sel...

Page 45: ...et the bobbin on the shaft a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft c Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt d Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible then return the spool pin to its original position e While holding the thread...

Page 46: ...r the presser foot appears on the LCD screen touch to continue b Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right a Bobbin cover b Latch The bobbin cover opens c Remove the bobbin cover d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left hand Memo Refer to page 16 to assemble the spool stand Refer to page 52 to thread the machine using the spool stand IMPORTANT When windi...

Page 47: ...he cutter a Cutter The cutter cuts the thread i Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover 1 and then lightly press down on the right side to close the cover 2 j Touch to unlock all keys and buttons Note Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your finger and unwind the bobbin thread correctly Otherwise the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect Memo By pulling the ...

Page 48: ...e bobbin cover c Touch to unlock all keys and buttons d While holding the upper thread press the Needle Position button to lower the needle a Needle Position button e Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle f Gently pull the upper thread A loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate g Pull up the bobbin thread pass it under the presser foot and pull it abou...

Page 49: ...angle and break the needle leading to injury IMPORTANT Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower It may cause the machine to malfunction Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination For details on the correct combination of needles and threads refer to Fabric Thread Needle Combinations on page 56 Memo The automatic threading function can be used with home sewing machine needle sizes 75 ...

Page 50: ...hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration a Needle bar thread guide j Pass the thread through the thread guide disks marked 7 Make sure that the thread passes through the groove in the thread guide a Groove in thread guide CAUTION Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used For more information regarding the choice of spool caps for your thread choice refer to Note on pa...

Page 51: ... cm approx 4 inches Note When using thread that quickly winds off the spool such as metallic thread it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut Therefore instead of using the thread cutter pull out about 8 cm approx 3 inches of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks marked 7 a 8 cm approx 3 inches or more Memo When the Automatic Threading button is pressed the pre...

Page 52: ...r thread guide d Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up position a Supplemental spool pin CAUTION When using the twin needle it is recommended to use presser foot J Otherwise the needle may break and cause injury Before changing the needle or threading the machine be sure to touch on the LCD Screen to lock all keys and buttons otherwise injuries may occur if the Start Stop button ...

Page 53: ... in the needle bar thread guide 6 on the needle bar Thread the needle on the right side manually a Needle bar thread guide i Touch to unlock all keys and buttons j Select a stitch pattern Refer to Sewing a Stitch on page 62 for selecting the stitch Refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART on page 198 for stitch patterns that can use a twin needle The selected stitch is displayed k Touch and then touch to...

Page 54: ...spool pin a Spool felt When using thread on a cone spool use the spool holder When using cone shaped thread spool with other than cotton thread it is not necessary to use spool caps a Spool holder Depending on the size of spool or the amount of thread remaining choose the appropriate sized spool cap large or medium Spool cap small cannot be used with the spool cap base a Spool cap b Spool cap base...

Page 55: ...the ring from the top down 3 When using the ring do not use the spool cap base d Pass the thread through the machine s thread guide from the right to the left a Thread guide e Thread the machine according to the steps f to o of Upper Threading on page 47 CAUTION Make sure that the spools do not touch each other otherwise the thread will not feed off smoothly the needle may break and cause injury I...

Page 56: ...the needle If is not pressed and the Start Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally the machine will start and injury may result Use only home sewing machine needles made for home use Other needles may break and may cause injury Never sew with a bent needle This may cause injury Note To check the needle correctly place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface Check the ...

Page 57: ...urely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose the needle may break and cause injury Memo The automatic threading function can be used with home sewing machine needle sizes 75 11 through 100 16 When threads such as transparent nylon monofilament or speciality threads are used it is not recommended to use the needl...

Page 58: ...fabrics use a ball point needle gold colored 90 14 When sewing heavyweight fabrics use a home sewing machine needle 90 14 In addition 50 to 60 thread should be used Embroidery Needles Use a 75 11 home sewing machine needle for embroidery When embroidering patterns with short stitches such as small letters we recommend using a ball point needle for embroidery Fabric Type Application Thread Size of ...

Page 59: ... snaps into the notch in the holder a Notch b Pin b Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached c Touch to unlock all keys and buttons CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION Always touch on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot If is not touched and the Start Stop button or another button is pressed the machine will start and may c...

Page 60: ... of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder a Multi purpose screwdriver b Presser foot holder screw c Presser foot holder c Remove the screw of the presser foot completely from the presser foot shaft d Set the adapter on the presser foot bar aligning the flat side of the adapter opening with the flat side of the presser foot bar Align the screw holes in the adapter and presser fo...

Page 61: ...foot to the large screw Side view d Hold the compact dual feed foot in place with your right hand then using the included multi purpose screwdriver securely tighten the large screw e Plug the connector of the compact dual feed foot into the jack on the back of your machine f Touch to unlock all keys and buttons All keys and operation buttons are unlocked and the previous screen is displayed Note W...

Page 62: ...he toe of the compact dual feed foot will snap off Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding by the Compact Dual Feed Foot The dual feed mechanism pulls the top fabric according to the set stitch length With troublesome fabrics fine tune the set length by changing Dual Feed Feed Adjustment in the settings screen a Touch The settings screen appears b Touch The Sewing settings screen appears c Display ...

Page 63: ...e top fabric is too little causing the fabric to be longer than the bottom fabric touch a higher number to increase the feed amount for the top fabric If the feed amount for the top fabric is too much causing the fabric to be shorter than the bottom fabric touch a lower number to decrease the feed amount for the top fabric e Touch to return to the original screen ...

Page 64: ...ust the sewing speed with the speed control slide a Slow b Fast SEWING CAUTION To avoid injury pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing Doing so may lead to injury Do not use bent or broken needles Doing so may lead to injury Do not attempt to sew ov...

Page 65: ...RTANT Do not press the Thread Cutter button after the threads have been cut Doing so could tangle the thread or damage the machine Do not press the Thread Cutter button when there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation The thread may tangle possibly resulting in damage Note When cutting thread such as nylon monofilament thread or other decorative threads use the thread cutter ...

Page 66: ...ller e Insert the plug for the main foot controller into the foot controller jack on the right side of the machine a Main foot controller b Foot controller jack f Turn on the machine And then touch and display page 3 of the settings screen Memo The side pedal can be mounted on either the left or right side of the main foot controller The main foot controller and side pedal can also be used without...

Page 67: ...lockwise or counterclockwise d Pass the cord between the tabs Controller Functions that can be specified a Main foot controller Start Stop b Heel switch Select any of the following Thread Cutting Needle Position Up Down Single Stitch Reverse Stitch Reinforcement Stitch Presser Foot Up Down No Setting c Side pedal Memo If you set Reverse Stitch on the side pedal you can create a darning stitch effe...

Page 68: ...einforcement stitching function before sewing and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches or reverse stitches depending on the stitch motif at the beginning and end of sewing a Select a stitch pattern b Touch to set the automatic reinforcement stitching function The key will display as c Set the needle into the fabric and then press the Start Stop button a Reverse stitches or rei...

Page 69: ...t active Machine sews reverse stitches while holding the Reverse Stitch button Machine sews 3 5 reinforcement stitches while holding the Reinforcement Stitch button Stitch patterns has a dot mark at the top of the key Machine sews reverse stitches while holding the Reverse Stitch button Machine sews 3 5 reinforcement stitches while holding the Reinforcement Stitch button Other than straight zigzag...

Page 70: ...f sewing reinforcement stitches are sewn when Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed Other than straight zigzag stitch patterns At the beginning of sewing reinforcement stitches are sewn automatically when Start Stop button is pressed At the end of sewing reinforcement stitches are sewn when Reverse Stitch button is pressed At the beginning of sewing reinforcement stitches are sewn automatically w...

Page 71: ... Baste the corner before sewing and then after changing the sewing direction at the corner pull the basting thread toward the back while sewing a 5 mm approx 3 16 inch Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics If the thickness of a seam causes the presser foot to rest at an angle help guide the fabric by hand and sew on the downward slope If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot If the presser foot is i...

Page 72: ...Make sure that the needle passes through the hook and loop fastener tape by rotating the handwheel and lowering the needle into the hook and loop fastener tape before sewing Sew the edge of the hook and loop fastener tape at a slow speed If the needle does not pass through the hook and loop fastener tape replace the needle size with the needle for thick fabrics page 56 a Edge of the hook and loop ...

Page 73: ...uch as leather or vinyl fabrics replace the presser foot with the compact dual feed foot page 59 If the leather or vinyl fabric sticks to the flat bed attachment sew with copy paper or tracing paper placed on top of the flat bed attachment so the fabric moves smoothly If the paper is positioned so that it does not cover the needle plate the paper will not be sewn together with the fabric a Copy pa...

Page 74: ...SETTINGS Memo Settings for some stitches cannot be changed refer to STITCH SETTING CHART on page 198 If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes Saving Your Stitch Settings on page 96 the stitch settings will return to their default settings Memo For an alternate method of changing the stitch width using the speed controller refer to page 112 Memo Tou...

Page 75: ...n to the right The value in the display appears with a plus sign Memo Touch to save the stitch settings Touch to check changes made to the stitch Touch to return the stitch length to the original setting IMPORTANT If the stitches get bunched together lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length Otherwise the needle may bend or break Me...

Page 76: ... Surface d Locks appear on surface of fabric Touch to loosen the upper thread Upper Thread is Too Loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric the upper thread is too loose a Upper thread b Bobbin thread c Wrong side d Locks appear on wrong side of fabric Touch to tighten the upper thread Memo Many decorative stitches and satin stitches are designed so that the upper thre...

Page 77: ... stitches or reinforcement stitches and then continue sewing d Once you have reached the end of the stitching press Reverse Stitch button or Reinforcement Stitch button once If stitching such as buttonholes and bar tacking that includes reinforcement stitching has been selected this operation is unnecessary a The point where the Start Stop button was pressed b The point where the Reverse Stitch bu...

Page 78: ...top the machine at the point where the sewing direction changes The machine stops with the needle in the fabric and the presser foot is raised CAUTION When the pivot setting is selected the machine starts when the Start Stop button is pressed or the foot controller is pressed down even if the presser foot has been raised Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle otherwise inj...

Page 79: ... lifter handle till it clicks into the selected position that is most comfortable for you b Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter slot on the front of the machine Insert the knee lifter bar as far as possible c Use your knee to move the knee lifter bar to the right in order to raise the presser foot To lower the presser foot use your knee to move the knee lifter bar...

Page 80: ...ment When the Needle Position Stitch Placement is ON the needle will be partially lowered for precise stitch placement and then completely lowered when you press the Needle Position button Each press of the Needle Position button changes the needle to the next position When the Needle Position Stitch Placement is OFF each press of the Needle Position button simply raises and then lowers the needle...

Page 81: ...e USB media Insert the USB media to the machine to save a camera image page 24 b Touch this key to display a grid c Lower the presser foot and then touch The needle drop position appears in the screen as When moving the fabric raise the presser foot and then lower it again afterwards d Touch this key to close the screen e Touch to enlarge the image in the screen Touch again to return the image to ...

Page 82: ... operate the projector a Soft point for operating the screen b Hard point for operating the projector Installing a Battery in the Dual Purpose Stylus A battery for the dual purpose stylus is not included with your machine Use a new AAA alkaline battery LR03 a Slide the lid with your finger to remove it b Install a new AAA alkaline battery LR03 in the dual purpose stylus with the negative end point...

Page 83: ...der to keep the dual purpose stylus with the machine The right side of the holder can be used to hold the dual purpose stylus Dual purpose stylus holder a Firmly insert the dual purpose stylus holder into the hole b With the flat part of the dual purpose stylus facing to the machine insert it into the dual purpose stylus holder Note Do not put your hand fabric or any object between the built in ca...

Page 84: ... Pattern with the Projector Using the projector the selected stitch pattern can be projected onto the fabric a Select a stitch pattern b Touch The selected stitch pattern and the adjustment keys are projected onto the fabric a Press with the dual purpose stylus to stop projection b Each press with the dual purpose stylus changes the Background Color setting PROJECTOR FUNCTIONS UTILITY STITCHES AND...

Page 85: ... L R Shift can be changed for the stitch pattern projected by the projector a Use the dual purpose stylus to adjust the stitch width stitch length and sewing position a Stitch width setting b Stitch length setting c L R Shift setting d Press to select a different stitch pattern The specified settings are applied to the projected stitch pattern Memo A stitch pattern cannot be selected from the LCD ...

Page 86: ...ain guideline f Specify the position of the main guideline g Touch to flip the main guideline position on the center needle position h Touch to finish specifying the guideline settings Sub guideline A straight line guideline is displayed a Select the color of the sub guideline b Specify the sub guideline position distance from the main guideline 1 Sub guideline 2 Main guideline 3 Distance specifie...

Page 87: ...a Align the sub guideline with the edge of the quilt piece b Start sewing from the intersection with the main guideline c Angle specified with Angle d Distance specified with Seam allowance Piecing Using Guidelines a Select stitch Q 01 Piecing stitch Middle and then touch b Make sure that the guideline position for Main aligns with the stitch pattern displayed in the screen c Set Sub Line Position...

Page 88: ...not sewn straight The fabric was pushed too hard during feeding Fabrics difficult to sew such as heavyweight quilted stretchy or thin fabrics were used Memo If is selected for Sub a grid will be displayed Memo If appears in light gray and is not available the sewing end point cannot be specified with the selected stitch pattern Select a different stitch pattern Automatic reinforcement stitching fu...

Page 89: ...the Sewing End Point on page 86 Memo If End Point Setting is set to ON the stitch pattern cannot be projected by the projector To cancel End Point Setting set End Point Setting to OFF and then touch Memo If the end point sticker can be affixed to either left or right of the sewing position we recommend affixing it to the left side We recommend affixing the end point sticker as close as possible to...

Page 90: ...ix an end point sticker e Perform steps i and j in Specifying the Sewing End Point on page 86 When the needle approaches the mark the machine stops and the following message appears f Peel off the end point sticker and then touch g Press the Start Stop button again When the foot controller is plugged in press down on the foot controller The machine finishes sewing the stitch pattern then stops ...

Page 91: ...Chapter 3 Utility Stitches ...

Page 92: ...ttach the presser foot indicated in this display before sewing Advanced monogramming foot N is displayed as N on the screen 57 c Selected stitch display Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch 94 d Stitch preview Shows a preview of the selected stitch When shown at 100 the stitch appears in the screen at nearly its actual size Touch to display the stitch preview and the camera view t...

Page 93: ... to beginning key When sewing is stopped touch this key to return to the beginning of the stitch 95 i Single Repeat sewing key Touch this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches 95 j Mirror image key Touch this key to create a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern If the key display is light gray a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn 94 k Needle mode selec...

Page 94: ...ew reverse stitches 66 v Automatic thread cutting key Touch this key to set the automatic thread cutting function Set the automatic thread cutting function before sewing to have the machine automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing depending on the stitch pattern the machine may sew reverse stitches and trim the threads after sewing 75 w Needle position setting ke...

Page 95: ...LITY STITCHES Utility Stitches 93 3 Stitch Selection Screens Straight Overcasting Decorative Stitches Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes Bar tacks Multi directional Sewing Quilting Stitches Other Stitches Stitch Tapering ...

Page 96: ...ending on the type of utility stitch you select you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of the stitch Touch then to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected stitch The key will display as Memo Swipe the key of a category sideways to display hidden categories Memo For details on each stitch refer to STITCH SETTING CHART on page 198 Memo If is light gray after you select a stitch yo...

Page 97: ...ewing Continuous Single Stitch Sewing Touch then to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing Using the Image Key You can display an image of the selected stitch You can check and change the colors of the image of the screen a Touch An image of the selected stitch is displayed b Touch to change the thread color of the stitch on the screen Touch to display an enlarged image of the stitch a S...

Page 98: ...h Touch to return to the original screen without retrieving settings a Numbered keys The selected settings are retrieved and the original screen automatically appears Memo Touch and then to return the selected stitch pattern saved settings to the default settings If you try to save settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch delete a setting referring to Retrieving Saved ...

Page 99: ...s c Hold the thread tail and fabric with your left hand and press the Needle Position button with your right hand to insert the needle into the fabric a Sewing start position SEWING THE STITCHES Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Straight stitch Left Straight stitch Left Straight stitch Middle Straight stitch Middle Triple stretch stitch Stem stitch Decorative stitch Basting stitch Memo For details o...

Page 100: ...forcement stitches at the end of the seam g After sewing press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threads CAUTION Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin or any other objects during sewing The thread could tangle or the needle could break causing injury Memo When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch keys on the screen are selected reverse stitches or reinforce...

Page 101: ... 5 8 inch mark on the needle plate or bobbin cover with mark depending on the needle position left or middle center needle position stitches only For stitches with a left needle position L R Shift 0 00 mm a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate f 16 mm 5 8 inch For stitches with a middle center needle position L R Shift 3 50 mm a Seam b Presser foot c Inches d Bobbin cover with...

Page 102: ...e main power to OFF And then unplug the machine b Remove the needle and the presser foot page 54 page 57 c Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either are attached d Slide the needle plate lever toward you a Slide toward you The needle plate opens e Slide out the regular needle plate with your right hand to remove it f Insert the tabs on the straight stitch needle plate into th...

Page 103: ...the fabric a Basting c Cut the thread at the end leaving 50 mm approx 2 inches and then tie both ends together Do not sew a reverse stitch at the end d Insert the ends of the thread into the dart with a hand sewing needle e Iron the dart to one side so that it is flat Memo Selecting unavailable stitches will cause an error message to be displayed When the straight stitch needle plate is on the mac...

Page 104: ...6 inch c About 50 mm approx 2 inches e Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather then tie the threads f Smooth the gathers by ironing them g Sew on the seam line and remove the basting stitch Flat Fell Seam Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly a Select and attach presser foot J b Sew the seam line then cut half of the seam allowance from the side on which the f...

Page 105: ...onger seam allowance around the shorter one and sew the edge of the fold a Wrong side Finished flat fell seam a Surface Pintuck a Mark along the folds on the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side b Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only a Surface c Select and attach presser foot I d Sew a straight stitch along the fold a Width for pintuck b Wrong side c Surface e Iron the folds in the same...

Page 106: ... and then sew it Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric Patchwork for Crazy Quilting Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it over the lower fabric then sew so that the stitch bridges both pieces of fabric Sewing Curves Using a Zigzag Stitch Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine stitch Sew slowly kee...

Page 107: ...e thread d Set the zigzag width from 2 0 2 5 mm approx 1 16 3 32 inch e Attach advanced monogramming foot N f Position the fabric right side up on top of the cord and place the cord to the rear of the machine under the presser foot a Fabric right side b Gimp thread g Lower the presser foot and start sewing to make a decorative finish Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape att...

Page 108: ... presser foot guide a Guide e Press the Start Stop button to stop sewing when you are finished and raise the presser foot and needle to remove the fabric by pulling it back Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch CAUTION When using overcasting foot G be sure to select a stitch that can be used with overcasting foot G If you sew with the incorrect st...

Page 109: ...lting The P or Q at the bottom of the key display indicates that these stitches are intended for Q quilting and P piecing Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Single diamond overcast Single diamond overcast Note Fine adjustment of the stitching on the fabric can be done with L R Shift Before sewing your project be sure to sew t...

Page 110: ...ive stitch Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Piecing stitch Right Piecing stitch Middle Piecing stitch Left Hand look quilting Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Quilting appliqué stitch Quilting stippling Hand look quilting Hand look quilting Hand look quilting Memo When a stitch pattern in the quilting stitches category only quilting stitches mark...

Page 111: ...his piecing foot can sew an accurate 1 4 inch or 1 8 inch seam allowance It can be used for piecing together a quilt or for topstitching a Select and then attach the 1 4 piecing foot with guide b Use the guide and marks on the presser foot to sew accurate seam allowances Piecing a 1 4 inch seam allowance Keep the edge of the fabrics against the guide as you sew Creating an accurate seam allowance ...

Page 112: ...the straight stitch needle plate a Select or b Attach the compact dual feed foot page 59 c Place one hand on each side of the presser foot to hold the fabric secure while sewing Appliqué a Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric and then cut around it leaving a 3 to 5 mm approx 1 8 to 3 16 inch seam allowance a Seam allowance 3 to 5 mm approx 1 8 to 3 16 inch b Place a piece of stabilizer cut t...

Page 113: ...tch width to make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing a Attach the foot controller page 64 b Select and attach presser foot J c Touch in the length display to shorten the stitch length d Touch to use the speed control slide to control the stitch width e Set the Width Control to ON CAUTION Be careful that the needle does not strike a basting pin during sewing Striking a pin can cause t...

Page 114: ...o the necessary height for free motion sewing We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed You can adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide on the machine a b CAUTION With free motion quilting control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed the needle may break and cause injury Memo Whe...

Page 115: ...the feed dogs are lowered for free motion sewing a Free motion quilting foot C When stitch Q 01 or 1 31 is selected free motion quilting foot C is indicated in the upper left corner of the screen d Remove the presser foot holder page 58 CAUTION When using free motion quilting foot C be sure to use the straight stitch needle plate and sew with the needle in middle center needle position If the need...

Page 116: ...Various stitches can be sewn using free motion open toe quilting foot O For details on the stitches that can be used refer to STITCH SETTING CHART on page 198 Free motion open toe quilting foot O a Touch then to set the machine to free motion sewing mode The key appears as the presser foot is raised to the necessary height and then the feed dogs are lowered for free motion sewing b Select a stitch...

Page 117: ...ing quilting lines at equal distances around a motif is called echo quilting The quilting lines which appear as ripples echoing away from the motif are the distinguishing characteristic of this quilting style Use the free motion echo quilting foot E for echo quilting Using the measurement on the presser foot as a guide sew around the motif at a fixed interval We recommend attaching the foot contro...

Page 118: ...sewing mode Rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to raise the feed dogs Hand Look Quilting Sew hand look quilting stitch patterns using the threads recommended below Upper thread Use transparent nylon thread or lightweight thread that matches the color of the fabric for this thread to appear invisible Bobbin thread Use a color that contrasts with the fabric for the stitch pattern to st...

Page 119: ... the thread tension S 03 S 04 S 05 are made up of several short stitches Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitch stretch Memo When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of Fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem ...

Page 120: ...point to the left if the needle does not catch the fold l Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide We recommend to stitch reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the hem m Press the Start Stop button to stop sewing when you are finished and raise the presser foot and needle to pull the fabric under the presser foot towards the back of the machine n Remove the basting ...

Page 121: ...sewing a Appliqué material a Needle drop position Appliqué Sharp Curves Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqué Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an attractive finish to the seam Appliqué Corners Stop the machine with the needle in the right position of the outside or inside corner of the appliqué Raise the presser foot a...

Page 122: ...Unfold the fabric and iron the tucks to one side Scallop Stitches This wave shaped satin stitch is called the scallop stitch Use this stitch to decorate the edges of blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as a hem accent a Select Memo For details on each stitch refer to STITCH SETTING CHART on page 198 Memo If the upper thread tension is too weak the shelltuck stitches will not scallop Memo Us...

Page 123: ... Wrong side c Select a stitch for top stitching d Place the fabric right side up in the machine and center the presser foot over the seam when sewing a Right side of fabric Smocking Stitches Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on clothes etc a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot J b Set the stitch length to 4 0 mm approx 5 32 inch and loosen the upper thread tension to approxi...

Page 124: ...wo pieces of fabric onto thin paper leaving a space of 4 mm approx 3 16 inch between the fabrics If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper or water soluble stabilizer sewing is easier a 4 0 mm approx 3 16 inch b Paper c Basting stitches b Select or c Attach presser foot J Align the center of the presser foot with the middle of the space between the fabrics and begin sewing a Basting sti...

Page 125: ...with basting pins a Tape e Select or f Sew over the tape or elastic g Pull out the straight stitch threads Memo Be sure that neither automatic reinforcement nor automatic thread cutting is selected Memo Before sewing the straight stitch rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and pull up the bobbin thread Holding the top and bobbin thread pull a length of thread out from the rear of the m...

Page 126: ...he stitching symmetrical Hemstitching Drawn Work 2 a Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm approx 3 16 inch area which are not yet open Pull out four threads leave five threads and then pull out four threads The width of five threads is approximately 4 mm approx 3 16 inch or less a Approx 4 mm approx 3 16 inch or less b Four threads pull out c Five threads leave b Select c Sew the d...

Page 127: ... and then pull the upper thread and bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the back of the machine Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread when beginning to sew and when finished sewing cut the threads leaving an excess amount of thread Finally hold the upper thread and bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching while arranging the fabric When you use the basting stitch for gathering do ...

Page 128: ...ing yarn of weight 4 MEDIUM Medium yarn is often referred to as worsted weight 20 knitted stitches per 10cm or 9 11 wraps per inch The diameter of the yarn is approximately 2 3 mm 1 12 1 8 inch If the yarn is extremely thin or thick has an unusual shape flat or furry or more than 2 yarns the best finishing results may not be achieved or injuries or damage may result Note Sew test stitches on the f...

Page 129: ...re the width of the yarn and set the stitch width according to the width of the yarn c Rotate the handwheel to set the needle in the sewing start position Start sewing on the right side of the yarn d Make sure that the yarn passes straight through the channel in the back of the couching dual feed foot and then lower the presser foot a Channel Note Make sure that the yarn does not become entangled ...

Page 130: ...t the needle when attaching and removing buttonhole foot A Note Before attaching the presser foot check that there is enough thread in the bobbin When the presser foot is attached the compartment of the flat bed attachment cannot be opened Be sure to first remove any necessary accessories Sew trial stitches on fabric that is the same as that used in your project referring to Fabric Thread Needle C...

Page 131: ...ton holder plate on the presser foot and insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole Then tighten the button holder plate around the button a Button holder plate Squared buttonhole Stretch buttonhole Heirloom buttonhole Bound buttonhole Keyhole buttonhole Tapered keyhole buttonhole Keyhole buttonhole Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Memo If the fabric does not feed correctly such as w...

Page 132: ...ward as far as possible as shown in the illustration making sure that there is no gap behind the part of the foot marked A If the buttonhole foot is not slid back as far as possible the buttonhole will not be sewn at the correct size Memo When using the thread cutter on the left side of the machine or scissors to cut the threads press the Needle Position button to raise the needle raise the presse...

Page 133: ...ton diameter and thickness together and then set the button holder plate at the calculated value The distance between the long markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Button holder plate c Completed measurement of diameter thickness d 5 mm approx 3 16 inch Example For a button with a diameter of 15 mm about 9 16 inch and thickness of 10 mm about 3 8 inch align t...

Page 134: ...it is too thick first increase the stitch length setting If the fabric still does not feed correctly such as when sewing thick fabrics or stretch fabrics install the buttonhole foot stabilizer and then feed the fabric between the buttonhole foot stabilizer and buttonhole foot A Attach the buttonhole foot stabilizer to buttonhole foot A before attaching buttonhole foot A to the presser foot holder ...

Page 135: ...on again e Select stitch to sew the bar tack and press the Start Stop button The machine will automatically stop after sewing the bar tack f Select stitch to sew the right side of the buttonhole and press the Start Stop button to begin sewing g Sew the right side of the buttonhole and press the Start Stop button again Sew the right side of the buttonhole the same length as the left h Select stitch...

Page 136: ...surement c Width 7 mm approx 1 4 inch d 5 mm approx 3 16 inch c Check that the needle drops at the desired position and lower the presser foot making sure the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot d Gently hold the end of the upper thread and then press the Start Stop button to start the machine Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches and then st...

Page 137: ...abric so that the pocket moves toward you during sewing d Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot a 2 mm approx 1 16 inch e Gently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing When sewing is completed the machine will sew reinforcement stitches and stop automatically Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Bar tack Note Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Slide the outsid...

Page 138: ... more securely repeat the process f From the wrong side of the fabric pull the end of the bobbin thread to pull the upper thread through to the wrong side of the fabric Tie the two thread ends together then cut the threads g After the button is attached select another stitch and rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to raise the feed dogs Attaching 4 Hole Buttons Sew the two holes close...

Page 139: ...r the stitch width display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet a Large 7 mm approx 9 32 inch b Medium 6 mm approx 15 64 inch c Small 5 mm approx 13 64 inch c Attach advanced monogramming foot N then rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check the needle drop position a Needle drop position d Lower the presser foot and start sewing When sewing is finished the...

Page 140: ...edle in the fabric at the sewing start point and sew seam 1 as shown a Start Point d Select and sew seam 2 as shown The fabric will move sideways guide the fabric by hand to keep sewing straight e Select and sew seam 3 as shown The fabric feeds forward while stitching backward f Select and sew seam 4 as shown The seam will be connected to the starting point of seam 1 Memo Insert the tubular piece ...

Page 141: ...foot J Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot I with the presser foot holder and attach the zipper foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position e Topstitch 7 to 10 mm approx 1 4 to 3 8 inch from the seamed edge of the fabric then remove the basting Memo For details on each stitch refer to STITCH SETTING CHART on page 198 Note Make sure you sew using the middle needle position Note When using...

Page 142: ...ipper foot I with the presser foot holder and attach the presser foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position f Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx 1 8 inch margin g Starting from the end of the zipper opening sew to a point about 50 mm approx 2 inches from the edge of the fabric then stop the machine h Pull down the zipper slider then continue sewing to the edge of the fabric a 50 mm approx 2 i...

Page 143: ...op on the right side of the presser foot When sewing the right side of the zipper the needle should drop on the left side of the presser foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position k Set the fabric so that the left edge of the presser foot touches the edge of the zipper teeth l Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper then continue sewing m Stop sewing about 50 mm approx 2 inches from the edge...

Page 144: ...Sticker page 144 Method 1 Begin Changing the Angle at the End of Sewing by Pressing the Reverse Stitch Button a Touch then and then select a stitch pattern for stitch tapering b If necessary change the stitch width and stitch length c Touch and then touch d Touch select the angle settings for the start and end of sewing and then touch a Select the start or end of sewing b Select an angle c Specify...

Page 145: ...g those used to change the angle are specified This allows stitch patterns of the same length to be repeatedly sewn a Refer to steps a through d of Method 1 Begin Changing the Angle at the End of Sewing by Pressing the Reverse Stitch Button on page 142 to select the angle settings for the start and end of sewing b Touch and then specify the number of stitch patterns including those used to change ...

Page 146: ...einforcement stitching function and automatic thread cutting function are not available e Start sewing The machine stops automatically when sewing is finished f Peel off the end point sticker Saving Settings Specified angles for start and end finish tapering method and stitch settings can be saved in machine s memory a After setting the tapering function touch b Touch Retrieving Saved Settings a T...

Page 147: ...Chapter 4 Character Decorative Stitches ...

Page 148: ...d Narrow and Various e Narrow Botanical f Candlewicking g Large Satin h Satin i Cross Stitches j Combinable Utility k Disney l Alphabet Characters Gothic Font m Alphabet Characters Handwriting Font n Alphabet Characters Outline o Cyrillic font p Pocket page 164 q Touch this key to create your own stitches with the MY CUSTOM STITCH function page 170 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q ...

Page 149: ...reens Wide and Various Wide Botanical Wide Motifs and Messages Narrow and Various Narrow Botanical Candlewicking Large Satin Satin Cross Stitches Combinable Utility Disney Alphabet Characters Gothic Font Alphabet Characters Handwriting Font Alphabet Characters Outline Cyrillic Font ...

Page 150: ...ch Patterns Entering characters from the groups shown below for example Blue Sky a Touch or to select a font b Touch to change the selection screens c Touch and then enter B d Touch and then enter lue e Touch to enter a space f Touch again and enter S g Touch and then enter ky a Jump stitch Remove the jump stitches after sewing To continue entering characters in a different font select the other f...

Page 151: ...ont of the character where you want to add characters c Select the character you want to add Adjusting the Character Spacing The space between the characters can be adjusted a Touch and then touch The character spacing window appears b Touch to adjust character spacing Touch to increase the character spacing and touch to decrease the character spacing Memo Changing character spacing by this method...

Page 152: ...o keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics lightweight fabrics or fabrics with coarse weaves attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric If you do not wish to do so place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper a Fabric b Stabilizer c Thin paper Thread 50 60 Needle With lightweight regular or stretch fabrics the Ball point needle ...

Page 153: ...using the same conditions as the real sewing and adjust the stitch pattern as explained below If the stitch pattern does not turn out well even after making adjustments based on the stitch pattern make adjustments for each stitch pattern individually a Touch and select b Attach advanced monogramming foot N and sew the stitch pattern c Compare the finished stitch pattern to the illustration of the ...

Page 154: ...tern will shorten If the stitch pattern is skewed to the left Touch to increase the number in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The stitch pattern will slide to the right If the stitch pattern is skewed to the right Touch to decrease the number in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The stitch pattern will slide to the left e Sew the stitch pattern again If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly make adj...

Page 155: ...eline marker makes quilt piecing or aligning stitching on the fabric edge easier 84 d Stitch pattern editing key Touch this key to display editing function keys on the screen 155 e Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations or stitches with modified customized settings 163 f Thread tension key Shows the automatic thread tension setting of the currently selected stitch pattern You ...

Page 156: ...tion setting key is set to Touch the auto up key to raise the presser foot when the machine is stopped 68 76 g Needle position setting key Touch this key to select the needle stop position to be up or down You can also check the needle mode setting single or twin Single needle down position Single needle up position Twin needle down position Twin needle up position 50 76 h Automatic thread cutting...

Page 157: ...The sewing mode changes between single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you touch the key If the key display is light gray the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn in the twin needle mode 50 g Delete key When you make a mistake selecting a stitch pattern use this key to delete the mistake When you make a mistake in combining stitch patterns use this key to delete stitch patterns 149 h ...

Page 158: ...d touch and then touch to choose from 5 automatic length settings without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings Creating a Vertical Mirror Image To create a vertical mirror image select a stitch pattern touch and then touch Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image To create a horizontal mirror image select a stitch pattern touch and then touch Sewing a Stitch Pattern Continuously To...

Page 159: ...n touch and then touch to select your preferred thread density IMPORTANT If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to return the thread density to If you continue sewing when the stitches are bunched the needle may bend or break Memo When the select all on off key appears as the thread density of all stitch patterns can be changed ...

Page 160: ...tch patterns of different sizes mirror image stitch patterns and others Combining Various Stitch Patterns Example a Select and then touch b Select c Touch then touch so that it displays to sew the stitch pattern continuously a Touch to delete the last stitch pattern entered To delete other stitch pattern touch or to select the desired stitch pattern before touching b Touch this key to view an imag...

Page 161: ... size The size of the stitch pattern changes d Touch and then touch so that it displays to sew the stitch pattern continuously The entered stitch pattern is repeated Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns Example a Select b Touch Memo To change the size of the stitch pattern while maintaining the aspect ratio touch then If this key appears in light gray this function cannot be used with...

Page 162: ...axis d Touch so that it displays to sew the stitch pattern continuously The entered stitch pattern is repeated Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length Example a Select touch then touch once The length of the image is set to b Touch c Select again touch and then touch 3 times The length of the image is set to ...

Page 163: ... Stitch Patterns You can use the keys to create a step effect also called step stitch patterns Touch to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern s size to the left Touch to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern s size to the right Example a Select b Touch and then touch The next stitch pattern will move to the right c Select again ...

Page 164: ...COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 162 d Touch The next stitch pattern will move to the left e Touch and then touch The entered stitch pattern is repeated More Examples ...

Page 165: ...tern is saved in a folder labeled bPocket If the Memory Is Full If the following screen appears while you are trying to save a stitch pattern the memory is too full to hold the currently selected stitch pattern To save the stitch pattern in the machine s memory you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern Touch and then refer to Retrieving Stitch Patterns on page 164 and Managing Saved Fil...

Page 166: ...ouch the desired source In this case touch a Retrieve from the machine s memory b Retrieve from a USB media d Touch the key of the stitch pattern you want to retrieve a a b Memo Touch when there is a subfolder in USB media a Folder name b Stitch patterns in a folder c Path Touch to return to the previous folder Memo Refer to Managing Saved File on page 165 for instructions on how to delete saved f...

Page 167: ...ch Patterns to the Machine PE DESIGN to this machine For detailed procedures refer to PE DESIGN manual Version 11 or higher a In the stitch pattern selection screen touch and then touch The stitch patterns transferred from the application appear Touch to select all displayed stitch patterns Touch to deselect all selected stitch patterns Touch to delete the selected stitch patterns Touch to save th...

Page 168: ...USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 166 ...

Page 169: ...Chapter 5 MY CUSTOM STITCH ...

Page 170: ... points with a line d Determine the x and y coordinates of each of the marked points DESIGNING A STITCH Memo Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH can be a maximum of 7 mm approx 9 32 inch wide and 37 mm approx 1 1 3 inches long Stitches can be designed more easily with MY CUSTOM STITCH if you first draw the stitch on the included grid sheet Memo Simplify the design so that it can be sewn...

Page 171: ... 13 12 13 10 12 8 12 7 12 6 10 5 10 10 13 14 14 12 11 10 9 8 6 6 3 2 0 2 Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 16 19 23 22 17 22 23 19 42 1 0 0 6 10 6 0 0 0 Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 3 5 8 12 17 20 24 27 29 31 32 30 27 24 0 5 8 11 13 14 14 13 12 11 9 6 3 1 0 Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 18 16 15 15 16 18 21 25 28 33 37 41 43 44 0 1 3 5 8 1...

Page 172: ...key Touch this key to store the stitch being created 175 i Block move key Touch this key to group points together and move them together 173 j Insert key Touch this key to insert new points on the stitch design 173 k Set key Touch this key to set a point on the stitch design 171 173 l Arrow keys Use these keys to move over the display area 171 174 m Point to point key Use these keys to move from p...

Page 173: ...dicated by To insert coordinates with the dual purpose stylus or fine tipped stylus pen move the tip of the pen to a desired point Once you release the pen from the screen a point will be entered into the graph at those coordinates The number of the currently selected points along with the total number of points will be displayed e Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between t...

Page 174: ...u want to move To move to the first point touch To move to the last point touch b Use to move the point You can also move by using the dual purpose stylus or fine tipped stylus pen Memo If you have entered points that are too close together the fabric may not feed properly Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space between points If the stitch design is to be repeated and linked make sure that l...

Page 175: ...cted point and all points that were entered after it are selected b Touch or to move the section c Touch The section will be moved Inserting New Points a Touch or to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point To move to the first point touch To move to the last point touch ...

Page 176: ...You can also move by using the dual purpose stylus or fine tipped stylus pen Editing Stitch Stored in the Machine a Touch b Select the stitch category and stitch that you want to edit Scroll to display the other stitches Selected stitch is displayed in the grid c Touch Edit the stitch as you like ...

Page 177: ...ull to hold the currently selected stitch pattern To save the stitch pattern in the machine s memory you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern Touch and then refer to Retrieving Stitch Patterns on page 164 and Managing Saved File on page 165 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES Note When saving file to USB be sure to insert USB media into the USB port Memo Storing a stitch pattern takes a few s...

Page 178: ...b Touch c Choose or to retrieve Touch to return to the previous screen without retrieving d Select the stitch pattern you want to retrieve and touch Memo You can also retrieve the stitches by the procedure to retrieve the Decorative Character stitches Refer to page 164 ...

Page 179: ...Chapter 6 Appendix ...

Page 180: ...face of the LCD is dirty lightly wipe it with a soft dry cloth Cleaning the Machine Casing When wiping dirt off the machine firmly wring a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm water After cleaning the machine dry it with a soft dry cloth Cleaning the Race a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle b Turn the main power to OFF and then unplug the machine c Remove the needle and the presser foo...

Page 181: ...ing the bobbin case j Insert the tabs on the needle plate into the notches in the machine a Tabs b Notches k Press down on the right side of the needle plate to secure it IMPORTANT Do not apply oil to the bobbin case Memo If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread sensor the sensor may not operate correctly a b c a b b a c CAUTION Never use a bobbin case that is scratched or has a burr on it Ot...

Page 182: ...obbin case area a Cutter c Attach the needle plate About the Maintenance Message Once this message appears it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center for a regular maintenance check Although this message will disappear and the machine will continue to function once you touch the message will display several more times unt...

Page 183: ...e illustration below The upper thread has tightened up and comes out when pulled The upper thread has tightened up and wrinkles appear in the fabric The upper thread tension is tight and the results do not change even after the thread tension is adjusted a Lower side of fabric b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower thread Cause Incorrect lowe...

Page 184: ... through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy Remove the tangled thread and then correct the upper threading a Remove the tangled thread If it cannot be removed cut the thread with scissors Refer to Cleaning the Race on page 178 b Remove the upper thread from the machine c Correct the upper threading by follow...

Page 185: ...d appropriate for the fabric are not being used the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches Refer to Fabric Thread Needle Combinations on page 56 to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are being used Cause 3 An appropriate upper tension is not selected Adjust the upper thread tension to select an appropriate thread tens...

Page 186: ...Remove the needle plate and bobbin case If threads remain in the bobbin case remove them Refer to Cleaning the Race on page 178 g Remove any threads in the race and around the feed dogs Refer to step h on page 179 a Cleaning brush b Race h Insert the bobbin case and then attach the needle plate Refer to steps i through k on page 179 i Check the condition of the needle and then install it If the ne...

Page 187: ...bbin winding b Cut the thread with scissors near the pretension disk a Pretension disk c Push the bobbin winder switch to the right and then remove the bobbin from the shaft and cut the thread leading to the bobbin in order to be able to completely remove the bobbin from shaft d Hold the thread end with your left hand and wind off the thread clockwise from under the bobbin winder seat with your ri...

Page 188: ... pulled out was not wound onto the bobbin correctly Wind the thread that was pulled off around the bobbin 5 or 6 times clockwise 41 The empty bobbin was not set on the pin properly Set the empty bobbin on the pin and slowly turn the bobbin until you hear it click in place 40 While winding the bobbin the bobbin thread was wound below the bobbin winder seat You did not wind the bobbin thread properl...

Page 189: ...ol cap is set incorrectly Check the method for attaching the spool cap then reattach the spool cap 47 There are scratches around the opening in the needle plate There is a notch on the left side of the opening in the needle plate This is not a scratch Replace the needle plate or consult your authorized Brother dealer 178 There are scratches around the opening in the presser foot Replace the presse...

Page 190: ...cifically for this machine 40 The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric Upper threading is incorrect Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine Be sure that the presser foot is in the raised position when threading the machine so that the upper thread sets properly in the upper tension 47 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the Fabric T...

Page 191: ...the bobbin case Replace the bobbin case or consult your authorized Brother dealer 178 Fabric does not feed through the machine Feed dogs are set in the down position Touch and then turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs 112 Stitches are too close together Lengthen the stitch length setting 73 Wrong presser foot was used Use the correct presser foot 198 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull...

Page 192: ... Adjust the thread tension 74 Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound Use a correctly wound bobbin 44 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull Replace the needle 54 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine 40 Character or decorative stitch patterns are misaligned Stitch pattern adjustment settings were set incorrectly Revise the s...

Page 193: ...he authentication and encryption methods used by the selected wireless LAN access point router are not supported by your machine The authentication encryption methods used by the selected wireless access point router are not supported by your machine For infrastructure mode change the authentication and encryption methods of the wireless access point router Your machine supports the following auth...

Page 194: ...password page 35 Refer to How Can I Find the Wireless Security Information SSID and Network Key on page 193 15 The wireless setting is not activated The wireless network setting is not activated Activate the wireless network page 34 16 This file cannot be used This message appears if the file format is incompatible with this machine Check the list of compatible file formats page 194 17 This file e...

Page 195: ...ill have to manually enter the SSID a SSID b Network key password 1 You should see the documentation provided with your wireless access point router 2 The default SSID wireless network name could be the manufacturer s name or the model name 3 If you do not know the security information please consult the router manufacturer your system administrator or Internet provider 4 Some SSIDs and network ke...

Page 196: ... attached Approx 973 mm W 576 mm D 349 mm H approx 38 5 16 inches W 22 43 64 inches D 13 47 64 inches H Weight of machine with embroidery unit attached Approx 24 4 kg approx 53 7 lb Sewing speed 70 to 1050 stitches per minute Maximum embroidery speed 1050 stitches per minute Compatible interface Wireless LAN 1 Memory Stitch patterns 1 MB Embroidery patterns 10 MB My Design Center 100 MB Data types...

Page 197: ...e name of the file folder IMPORTANT When using embroidery data other than our original patterns the thread may break or the needle may bend or break when embroidering with a stitch density that is too fine or when embroidering three or more overlapping stitches In that case use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data ...

Page 198: ...ding to the key touched in step b USB port on the machine The media device should only contain the update file a USB media b USB port d Touch to update the machine Do not turn off the machine during the update When updating is finished the completion message appears e Remove the USB media and turn the machine off and on again UPDATING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE Note Use a USB media with a capacity fr...

Page 199: ...ppears as touching causes the machine to check if there is a new update file If there is a new file downloading begins c When downloading is finished turn off the machine then hold down the Automatic Threading button while turning on the machine d Touch e Touch to update the machine Do not turn off the machine during the update Memo The machine periodically checks if there is a new update file on ...

Page 200: ...eral sewing gather pintuck etc 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Triple stretch stitch General sewing for reinforcement and decorative topstitching 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Stem stitch Reinforced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 3 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Decorative stitch Decorative stitching top stitching 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Basting s...

Page 201: ... 5 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Overcasting stitch Stretch knit seam 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 4 0 5 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Single diamond overcast Reinforcement and seaming stretch fabric 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 3 0 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Single diamond overcast Reinforcement of stretch fabric 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 8 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J With side cutter Straight stitch while cu...

Page 202: ...ve blanket stitch 2 5 3 32 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Shell tuck edge Shell tuck edge finish on fabrics 4 0 5 32 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Satin scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse edge of handkerchief 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 0 5 1 64 0 1 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse edge of handkerchief 7 0 9 32 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 ...

Page 203: ...2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Hemstitching Decorative hems triple straight at center 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Hemstitching zigzag Decorative hems top stitching 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 3 0 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Hemstitching Decorative hems lace attaching pin stitch 3 5 9 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems 3 0 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 3 5 9 64 0...

Page 204: ...Hemstitching Decorative hems smocking 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems smocking 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 16 13 64 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems smocking 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Ladder stitch Decorative hems Fag...

Page 205: ...r thick fabrics for larger flat buttons 7 0 9 32 3 0 7 0 1 8 9 32 0 5 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64 3 64 NO Tapered keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes in medium to heavy weight fabrics for larger flat buttons 7 0 9 32 3 0 7 0 1 8 9 32 0 5 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64 3 64 NO Keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes with vertical bar tack for reinforcement in heavyweight or thick fabrics 7 0 9 32 3 0 7 0 1 8 9 32 0 5 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64...

Page 206: ...s of fabric and mitering corners NO Forward Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Diagonally right down Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Sideways to left Zigzag For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric NO Sideways to right Zigzag For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric NO Forward Z...

Page 207: ...stitch Quilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching binding 2 00 5 64 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 2 0 5 64 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Shell tuck edge Shell tuck edge finish on fabrics 4 00 5 32 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Blanket stitch Appliqués decorative blanket stitch 3 50 9 64 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Quilting stippling Background quilting 7 00 9 32 0 00 7 00...

Page 208: ...ative stitching 4 00 5 32 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 4 0 5 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Appliqué stitch Appliqués decorative stitch 3 0 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 0 5 64 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Blanket stitch Appliques decorative blanket stitch 4 0 5 32 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 7 0 9 32 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Decorative stitch Decorati...

Page 209: ...ning or at the end of sewing 7 0 9 32 2 5 7 0 3 32 9 32 3 0 1 8 2 0 5 0 5 64 13 64 NO Tapering stitch Stitch pattern can be tapered at the beginning or at the end of sewing 7 0 9 32 3 0 7 0 1 8 9 32 3 0 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 13 64 NO Tapering stitch Stitch pattern can be tapered at the beginning or at the end of sewing 7 0 9 32 3 0 7 0 1 8 9 32 2 5 3 32 2 5 4 0 3 32 5 32 NO Tapering stitch Stitch patte...

Page 210: ...32 4 0 7 0 5 32 9 32 2 5 3 32 2 0 4 0 5 64 5 32 NO Tapering stitch Stitch pattern can be tapered at the beginning or at the end of sewing 7 0 9 32 4 5 7 0 11 64 9 32 2 5 3 32 2 0 4 0 5 64 5 32 NO Tapering stitch Stitch pattern can be tapered at the beginning or at the end of sewing 7 0 9 32 2 5 7 0 3 32 9 32 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 5 32 NO Tapering stitch Stitch pattern can be tapered at the beginni...

Page 211: ...ce 178 Clock 18 Combining stitch patterns character decorative stitches 158 Compact dual feed foot 59 110 Cord guide bobbin cover 105 Crazy quilting 104 Cylindrical pieces 71 D Darning 134 Dart seam 101 Denim 56 70 Dual purpose stylus 80 171 Dual purpose stylus holder 81 E Echo quilting 115 Eco mode 25 Editing character decorative stitches 153 MY CUSTOM STITCH 170 Elastic zigzag stitches 105 Elong...

Page 212: ...50 54 57 Pretension disk 12 41 44 Projector 80 82 Q Quilting 107 free motion 112 with satin stitches 111 R Race 178 Reinforcement stitch 66 Reinforcement stitch button 13 66 Retrieving MY CUSTOM STITCH designs 176 stitch settings 96 USB media 164 utility stitches 96 Reverse stitch button 13 66 Reverse Reinforcement stitches 66 S Satin stitches 111 157 Saving character decorative stitches 163 machi...

Page 213: ...o 31 Twin needle 50 U Up Close Viewer for U S A only 79 Updating 196 Upper threading twin needle mode 50 using the Automatic Threading button 47 USB media recalling 164 USB mouse 37 USB port connector for media 12 Utility stitches key functions 91 retrieving 96 saving 96 selecting 90 sewing type selection key 30 stitch pattern explanation key 32 stitch selection screens 93 stitch setting chart 198...

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Page 215: ...e from the smart device to the machine to create a design in My Design Center Visit the Google Play or App Store to download Google Play App Store Design Database Transfer is a dedicated Windows application for wirelessly transferring embroidery data from a computer to the machine This application can also be used to view and manage embroidery data Visit us at https s brother cadka to download the...

Page 216: ...achines purchased in their own countries Be sure to install the latest software A variety of functional improvements are being performed in the latest version Various optional accessories are available to be purchased separately Visit our website https s brother codka Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the support information for your Brother product Visit the Google Play or App S...

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