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Operation Manual

Embroidery and Sewing Machine

Product Code: 888-G00/G02/G04/G05

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Page 1: ...peration Manual Embroidery and Sewing Machine Product Code 888 G00 G02 G04 G05 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: ...tly 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 converter If you are not sure what kind of power source you have contact a qualified electrician This machine is approved...

Page 4: ...deflect the needle and cause it to break 7This machine is not a toy Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children 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 outdoors 8For a longer service life When storing this mach...

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 M...

Page 6: ... and or other materials provided with the distribution The name of Intel Corporation may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors as is and any express or implied warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for ...

Page 7: ...er 1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES Page S 2 Tips for sewing attractive finishes and various fabrics Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES Page S 6 Sew pre programmed frequently used stitches D Decorative sewing This section provides instructions on sewing character stitches and decorative stitches as well as on adjusting and editing them In addition it describes how to use MY CUSTOM STITCH which allows you to c...

Page 8: ...ead 43 Mirroring stitches 43 Adjusting the presser foot pressure 43 Automatic Fabric Sensor System Automatic presser foot pressure 44 Pivoting 44 Sewing with free motion mode 45 Hands free raising and lifting of the presser foot 46 Stitch Setting Chart 47 Chapter 3 STARTING TO EMBROIDER 52 Embroidery Step by Step 52 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 53 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 54 Embroidery Attra...

Page 9: ...RY 2 Selecting Patterns 2 Selecting embroidery patterns Brother Exclusives floral alphabet patterns 2 Selecting character patterns 2 Selecting frame patterns 4 Editing Patterns 5 Moving the pattern 6 Changing the size of the pattern 6 Rotating the pattern 6 Changing the thread color 7 Creating a horizontal mirror image 7 Changing the density alphabet character and frame patterns only 7 Deleting th...

Page 10: ...ce message 4 Touch panel is malfunctioning 4 Operation beep 4 Troubleshooting 5 Frequent troubleshooting topics 5 Upper thread tightened up 5 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 6 Incorrect thread tension 7 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 8 When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat 11 List of symptoms 13 Error messages 19 Specifications 21 Upgrading your ...

Page 11: ... details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine s more useful functions Page number starts with B in this section Chapter1 GETTING READY B 2 Chapter2 STARTING TO SEW B 35 Chapter3 STARTING TO EMBROIDER B 52 ...

Page 12: ...e and lower the presser foot page B 46 A Operation buttons and sewing speed controller Use these buttons and the slide to operate the machine page B 4 B Flat bed attachment Insert the presser foot accessory tray into the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs C Thread cutter Pass the threads through the th...

Page 13: ...the selected stitch 7 Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder 8 Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in place page B 34 B 53 9 Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks or when darning Embroidery Unit 1 Embroidery frame holder Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery...

Page 14: ...er Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed Operation panel and operation keys 1 LCD liquid crystal display touch panel Selected pattern settings and messages are displayed Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to perform operations For details refer to LCD Operation on page B 11 2 Previous page key Displays the previous screen when there are items that are not displayed on the L...

Page 15: ...flat bed attachment Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartments A presser foot accessory tray is stored in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment 1 Storage space of the flat bed attachment 2 Presser foot accessory tray 3 Embroidery foot U 1 1 3 2 ...

Page 16: ...4 2 needles 90 14 2 needles Ball point needle gold colored Twin needle 2 0 11 needle Bobbin 4 One is on machine Seam ripper Scissors 19 20 21 22 23 24 Cleaning brush Eyelet punch Screwdriver large Screwdriver small L shaped screwdriver Disc shaped screwdriver 25 26 27 28 29 30 Horizontal spool pin Spool cap large Spool cap medium 2 One is on machine Spool cap small Thread spool insert mini king th...

Page 17: ...ot C Quilting foot Walking foot 1 4 quilting foot 1 4 quilting foot with guide 7 8 9 10 Quilting guide Side cutter S Embroidery frame set medium 10 cm H 10 cm W 4 inches H 4 inches W Embroidery frame set small 2 cm H 6 cm W 1 inch H 2 1 2 inches W 11 12 13 14 Border embroidery frame set 18 cm H 10 cm W 7 inches H 4 inches W Square embroidery frame 15 cm H 15 cm W 6 inches H 6 inches W Embroidery b...

Page 18: ...ch numbers differ depending on the model of your machine Refer to the column titled Model 4 for your machine Stitch name Stitch Model 4 Presser foot Model 3 2 Model 1 Stitch number Basting stitch 1 08 08 07 J Straight stitch Left 1 01 01 01 1 02 02 02 Straight stitch Middle 1 03 03 03 Triple stretch stitch 1 05 05 05 ...

Page 19: ...achine always turn the main power to OFF first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the electrical outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do not place heavy objects on the cord Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord or cause fire or...

Page 20: ...off the machine When you are finished using the machine turn it off In addition before transporting the machine to another location be sure to turn it off a Make sure that the machine is not sewing b Press the main power switch on the right side of the machine in the direction of the symbol to turn the machine off Select machine setting for the first time When you first turn on the machine select ...

Page 21: ...finger to select the stitch pattern to select a machine function or to select an operation indicated on the key The screen below appears when you press on the operation panel This section contains a description of the utility stitch screen which appears when any of the keys indicated by 1 is pressed Pressing any of the keys indicated by 2 displays the character decorative stitch screen For details...

Page 22: ... Shows the stitch length of the currently selected stitch pattern B 40 8 L R Shift Shows the tendency of left right of the center line for the original zigzag stitch B 41 9 Thread tension Shows the automatic thread tension setting for the currently selected stitch pattern B 41 0 Manual adjustment key Press this key to display the following manual adjustment screen You can adjust the value of each ...

Page 23: ...is automatically selected when the machine is turned on 7 Change the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot key is selected Adjust the presser foot to one of the three heights 3 2 mm 5 0 mm and 7 5 mm page B 44 8 Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode page B 45 9 When set to ON the thickness of the fabric is automatically ...

Page 24: ...setting For details refer to Adjusting the embroidery speed in the Embroidering section F Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering For details refer to Adjusting thread tension in the Embroidering section G Select the height of the embroidery foot during embroidering page B 57 H Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area For details refer to Changing the background ...

Page 25: ... level of the input sensitivity for operation keys page B 16 R Display the service count which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing Contact your authorized Brother dealer for details S Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine T The No is the internal machine number for your machine U Display the program version of the LCD panel Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Memo The...

Page 26: ...display the settings screen b Display page 9 by pressing c Press Start The adjusting screen is displayed d Adjust the Input Sensitivity by pressing The higher the setting the more sensitive the keys will be The default setting is 3 e Press to return to previous screen If the machine does not respond when an operation key is pressed Hold down Thread cutter button and turn on the machine to reset th...

Page 27: ...e files for settings screen images are saved with the name S bmp in a folder labeled bPocket Checking machine operating procedures a Turn on the machine The LCD comes on b Press anywhere on the LCD screen c Press on the operation panel The machine help screen appears d Press the item to be displayed 1 Upper threading 2 Bobbin winding 3 Bobbin installation 4 Needle replacement 5 Embroidery unit att...

Page 28: ...nding Installing the Bobbin CAUTION Only use the Bobbin part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 designed specifically for this machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type part ...

Page 29: ...cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged Memo When sewing with fine cross wound thread use the small spool cap and leave a small space between the cap and the spool 1 Spool cap small 2 Spool cross wound thread 3 Space When using thread that winds off quickly suc...

Page 30: ... through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat and then pull the thread to the right to cut it 1 Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter l Slide the sewing speed controller to the right 1 Speed controller m Turn on the machine Note Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk 1 1 1 2 3 Note Make sure that the thread between the spool and the bobbin is pulled tight Be...

Page 31: ...se the needle b Press When the message OK to automatically lower the presser foot appears on the LCD screen press to continue The screen changes and all keys and operation buttons are locked except c Raise the presser foot lever d Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right 1 Bobbin cover 2 Latch CAUTION When the bobbin winding becomes slow stop the machine otherwise the machine may be damaged Memo ...

Page 32: ...l it with your left hand 3 The thread enters the tension spring of the bobbin case i While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right hand 1 continue guiding the thread through the slit with your left hand 2 Then cut the thread with the cutter 3 CAUTION 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 ...

Page 33: ...right side The bobbin threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading on page B 24 k Press to unlock all keys and buttons Memo You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew pull up the thread according to the procedure in Pulling up the bobbin thread on page B 27 1 2 ...

Page 34: ...ading CAUTION Three spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break For more information regarding the choice of spool caps for your thread choice see page B 19 When threading the upper thread carefully follow the ...

Page 35: ...utomatically lower the presser foot appears on the LCD screen press to continue The screen changes and all keys and operation buttons are locked except k Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide The thread can easily be slid behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand as shown 1 Needle bar thread guide CAUTION I...

Page 36: ... 11 through 100 16 The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle When thread such as transparent nylon monofilament or specialty threads are used it is not recommended to use the needle threader If the needle threader cannot be used refer to Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader on page B 27 1 2 2 1 1 Note If the thread is pulled through and c...

Page 37: ...sser foot lever pass the end of the thread through and under the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm approx 2 inches of thread toward the rear of the machine d Press to unlock all keys and buttons Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before free motion quilting first pull up the bobbin thread as described below a Refer to Threading the upper thread page B 24 to thread the mach...

Page 38: ...Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front d Insert the horizontal spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Insert the spool pin so that it is perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft 1 Bobbin winder shaft e Swing the spool pin toward the left so that it is horizontal f Place the upper thread spool for the needle on the right side onto the spool pin and then secure it with the spoo...

Page 39: ... on page B 47 for stitches that use a twin needle k Press to display the settings screen l Set Twin Needle to ON m Press n Start sewing For details on starting to sew refer to STARTING TO SEW on page B 35 Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J If bunched stitches occur use presser foot N or attach stabilizer materia...

Page 40: ...e needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 90 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 90 65 9 75 11 Georgette Sy...

Page 41: ... keys and operation buttons are locked except d Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you counterclockwise to remove the needle The needle clamp screw can also be loosened or tightened with the L shaped or disc shaped screwdriver 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clam...

Page 42: ...g Press to unlock all keys and buttons CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may break or damage may result ...

Page 43: ...aligned with the notch in the holder 1 Presser foot holder 2 Notch 3 Pin 4 Presser foot type f Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder 1 Presser foot lever 2 Presser foot holder 3 Notch 4 Pin The presser foot is attached g Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached 1 Presser foot lever h ...

Page 44: ...ld the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand Turn the screw toward you clockwise 1 Screwdriver Note When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong presser foot is installed turn off the ...

Page 45: ...ay occur or the needle may break Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins otherwise the needle may break or bend 1 Utility stitches You can select from utility stitches including straight line stitching overcasting buttonhole and basic decorative stitches For details on the various stitches refer to S...

Page 46: ...he Start Stop button again to stop sewing l Press Thread cutter button to trim the upper and lower threads 1 Thread cutter button The needle will return to the up position automatically Note When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears on the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong presser foot is installed t...

Page 47: ...resulting in damage Note When cutting thread such as nylon monofilament thread or other decorative threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine Memo This machine is equipped with a bobbin thread sensor that warns you when the bobbin thread is almost empty When the bobbin thread is nearly empty the machine automatically stops However if the Start Stop button is pressed a few stitches ca...

Page 48: ...nd the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches or reverse stitches depending on the stitch motif at the beginning and end of sewing Refer to the table on page B 39 a Select a stitch pattern b Press to set the automatic reinforcement stitching function The key will display as c Set the fabric in the start position and begin sewing 1 Reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches The machi...

Page 49: ... Reverse stitch button Machine starts sewing the stitches and sews 3 5 reinforcement stitches while holding the Reinforcement stitch button When the automatic reinforcement stitching function is active while selecting utility stitches like examples shown below Machine sews reverse stitches at the beginning and end of sewing Machine sews reverse stitches at the beginning and reinforcement stitches ...

Page 50: ... finer shorter Each press of makes the stitch coarser longer Setting the Stitch Note Stitch settings return to their defaults if they are changed when the machine is turned off or a different stitch is selected before the stitch setting is saved refer to Saving stitch settings on page B 42 Memo Press to return the setting to its default If the straight stitch left needle position or triple stretch...

Page 51: ...ght side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric Each press of makes the thread tension looser Memo Press to return the setting to its ...

Page 52: ... If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too loose In this case refer to Upper Threading on page B 24 and rethread the upper thread Note If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension If the correct thread tension cannot be achieved rethread the upper thread and insert the ...

Page 53: ...e the Start Stop button was pressed 2 The point where Reverse stitch button or Reinforcement stitch button was pressed 3 The thread is cut here Mirroring stitches You can sew the mirror image of a stitch horizontally left and right a Turn on the machine b Select a stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Sewing a stitch on page B 35 c Press and then on the screen It turns to and the patte...

Page 54: ...n stitching when the Start Stop button is pressed or the foot controller is pressed down even if the presser foot has been raised by pressing Presser foot lifter button Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle otherwise injuries may occur Memo When the pivot key is selected the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped can be changed according to the type of fabric b...

Page 55: ...he presser foot is raised to the necessary height for free motion sewing When starting to sew the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen In this mode lower the feed dogs using the feed dog position switch so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction Adjusting free motion presser foot heig...

Page 56: ...s in the mounting slot and then insert the knee lifter as far as possible Using the knee lifter a Stop the machine Do not use the knee lifter while the machine is operating b With your knee press the knee lifter to the right Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right The presser foot is raised c Release the knee lifter The presser foot is lowered Memo In order to sew with a balanced tension it may ...

Page 57: ... 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reverse NO 1 04 Straight stitch Middle J 1 General sewing gather pintuck etc 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinforce ment NO 1 05 Triple stretch stitch J 1 General sewing for reinforcement and decorative topstitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinforce ment NO 1 06 Stem stitch J 1 Reinforced stitching sewing and decorat...

Page 58: ...3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 0 5 0 0 3 16 NO Reinforce ment NO 1 26 With side cutter S Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 0 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Reinforce ment NO 1 27 With side cutter S Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Reinforce ment NO 1 28 With side cutter S Overcasting stitch while cutting fabr...

Page 59: ...ing 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinforce ment NO 2 13 Tape attaching stitch J 1 Attaching tape to seam in stretch fabric 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinforce ment NO 2 14 Ladder stitch J 1 Decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 0 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Reinforce ment NO 2 15 Rick rack stitch J 1 Decorative top stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 ...

Page 60: ...ching N 1 Heirloom decorative hems 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinforce ment NO 3 17 Hemstitching N 1 Heirloom decorative hems 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Reinforce ment NO 3 18 Hemstitching N 1 Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinforce ment NO 3 19 Hemstitching N 1 Decorative hems and bridging st...

Page 61: ... A Darning of heavyweight fabric 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 NO Automatic reinforce ment NO 4 13 Bar tack stitch A Reinforcement at opening of pocket etc 2 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 0 4 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Automatic reinforce ment NO 4 14 Button sewing stitch M Attaching buttons 3 5 1 8 2 5 4 5 3 32 3 16 NO Automatic reinforce ment NO 4 15 Eyelet stitch N For making eye...

Page 62: ...t in place B 21 5 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in the embroidery frame B 57 6 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit B 63 7 Pattern selection Turn the main power to on and select an embroidery pattern B 62 8 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery B 63 9 Embroidery thread setup...

Page 63: ... or disc shaped screwdriver 1 Screwdriver 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot holder screw f Attach embroidery foot U so that the presser foot holder screw fits into the notch in the foot Make sure that embroidery foot U is vertical when it is installed g Hold the embroidery foot in place with your right hand and then use the included screwdriver to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw ...

Page 64: ...objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame Otherwise injury may result Note Do not touch the connector in the embroidery unit connector slot The connector could be damaged and it may cause malfunctions Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage and do not forcefully move it It may cause malfunctions CAUTION Before attaching the embroidery unit be sure to turn off the machine Otherwise inju...

Page 65: ...ery unit to the left 1 Release button CAUTION Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering Otherwise injury may result Note If the machine was not initialized correctly the initial screen may not appear This is not a sign of a malfunction If this occurs turn the machine off then on again A confirmation message to lower the frame s...

Page 66: ...of the bobbin cavity The tension screw on this case can be adjusted if necessary For details on adjusting thread tension refer to Adjusting thread tension in the Embroidering section See Cleaning the Race in the Appendix section for how to remove the bobbin case Embroidery Attractive Finishes Upper thread Use embroidery thread intended for use with this machine Other embroidery threads may not yie...

Page 67: ... layers with thicker batting etc you can sew more attractive embroidery by adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in the embroidery settings screen see below In the case of thick terry cloth towels we recommend that you place a piece of water soluble stabilizer on the top surface of the towel This will help to reduce the nap of the toweling and result in more attractive embroidery Note Press...

Page 68: ...s Use when embroidering small sized patterns such as name tags Other optional embroidery frames can be used When choosing frames that do not appear on the screen be sure to check the design size of the embroidery field of the optional frame Check with your authorized Brother dealer for frame compatibility Select a frame that is slightly larger than the pattern size Included frame options are displ...

Page 69: ...etching the fabric make sure the fabric is taut Make sure the inside and outside frames are even before you start embroidering 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Fabric e Return the frame adjustment screw to its initial position Using the embroidery sheet When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place use the embroidery sheet with the frame a With a chalk pencil mark the area of the fabri...

Page 70: ...he stabilizer as shown in the following examples We recommend using a stabilizer for embroidery Embroidering small fabrics Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive attach the stabilizer with a basting stitch 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer Embroidering edges or corners Use a temporary spray adhesi...

Page 71: ... s arrow mark with the one on holder 1 Arrow mark e Lower the frame securing lever to be level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder Removing the embroidery frame a Press Presser foot lifter button to raise the presser foot b Raise the frame securing lever c Pull the embroidery frame toward you Attaching the Embroidery Frame Note Wind and insert the bobbin be...

Page 72: ...pattern Select a simple pattern built in your machine and embroider for testing purposes You can try various selection of patterns and pattern editing in the Embroidering section a Press in the pattern type selection screen Once the machine has finished the initialization and the carriage has moved to the start position the pattern type selection screen will display If another screen is displayed ...

Page 73: ...idered appears b Press to select the frame used in the preview Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected Press to enlarge the image of the pattern The pattern can be sewn as it appears in the following display Frame sizes displayed on screen c Press to return to the original screen Confirming the Pattern Position Memo To see the entire embroidering area press The embroidery frame moves and...

Page 74: ...ittle slack d Lower the presser foot then press the Start Stop button to start embroidering After 5 6 stitches press the Start Stop button again to stop the machine e Trim the excess thread at the end of the seam If the end of the seam is under the presser foot raise the presser foot then trim the excess thread If the thread is left at the beginning of the stitching it may be sewn over as you cont...

Page 75: ...hread number a Press b Use or on operation panel to display the thread color selections c Use or to select the name of the thread colors or the embroidery thread number Thread color name Thread number d When the thread number 123 is displayed use or to select from six embroidery thread brands pictured below Depending on the country or area cotton like polyester thread is sold e Press Memo For the ...

Page 76: ...Embroidering B 66 ...

Page 77: ... starts with S in this section Chapter1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES S 2 Chapter2 UTILITY STITCHES S 6 CAUTION Before replacing the presser foot be sure to press Presser foot Needle exchange key on the operation panel to lock all keys and buttons otherwise injuries may occur if the Start Stop button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts For details on changing the presser foot refer ...

Page 78: ... in the fabric If the needle remains up when the machine stops sewing press Needle position button to lower the needle b Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot c Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing Sewing curves Stop sewing and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve For details on sewing with an even...

Page 79: ...th some models Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the stitch guide foot 1 Seam 2 Stitch guide foot 3 Markings Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch left needle position Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric align...

Page 80: ...fed After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to its original angle Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly Move the needle be sure to use a fine needle to the furthest left or right hand position so that the fabric does not get pulled down into the feed dog area If this occurs place thin paper or stabilizer ma...

Page 81: ...o the hook and loop fastener tape before sewing And then 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 with the needle size for thicker fabrics For details refer to Fabric thread needle combinations in the Basic operations section 1 Edge of the hook and loop fastener tape Stitch Model 4 1 05 1 ...

Page 82: ...3 16 inches a Attach zigzag foot J b Select stitch c Start sewing Basic stitching a Baste or pin together the fabric pieces b Attach zigzag foot J c Select a stitch d Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching e Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing f When sewing is finished cut the thread Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Stitch name Stitch Model 4 Pr...

Page 83: ...om the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm 1 2 inch If the stitch width is changed between 0 and 7 0 mm 1 4 inch the needle position will also change By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric a seam allowance can be sewn with a fixed width 1 Stitch width setting 2 Distance from the needle position ...

Page 84: ...del 3 2 Model 1 Stitch number Blind hem stitch 2 01 36 31 R Blind hem stretch stitch 2 02 37 32 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 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of Fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Desired edge of hem Thick fabric Normal fabric Seen from the side 2 1 3...

Page 85: ...e the needle and then change the stitch width 1 Thick fabric 2 Normal fabric If the needle catches too much of the hem fold The needle is too far to the left Decrease the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem Example Thick fabric Example Normal fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Memo Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left needle drop point do...

Page 86: ...e of fabric l Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide m 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 n Remove the basting stitching and reverse the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Note Be sure to pull the fabric backward after finished sewing If you pull the fa...

Page 87: ... foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Guide d Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide 1 Needle drop point 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 Overcasting Stitches Stitch name Stitch Model 4 Presser foot Model 3 2 Model 1 Stitch number Overcasting stitch 1 15 1...

Page 88: ... edge of the fabric is cut off Five utility stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter Using the table below refer to Using the utility stitch tables in the Sewing section in the Basic operations section Side cutter Stitch name Stitch Model 4 Presser foot Model 3 2 Model 1 Stitch number Zigzag stitch 1 09 09 08 J Zigzag stitch Right 1 11 11 10 2 steps elastic zigzag stit...

Page 89: ...4 inch h Position the fabric in the side cutter The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter 1 Guide plate If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut i Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the seam allowance will be about 5 mm...

Page 90: ...ted below 1 Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Pin 4 Marks on buttonhole foot 5 5 mm 3 16 inch Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing Stitch name Stitch Model 4 Presser foot Model 3 2 Model 1 Stitch number Narrow rounded buttonhole stitch 4 01 77 57 A Tapered round ended buttonhole stitch 4 02 78 58 Round ended buttonhole stitch 4 03 79 59 Narrow squared buttonhole stitch 4 04 80 60 Stretch but...

Page 91: ...or a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale 1 10 mm 3 8 inch 2 15 mm 9 16 inch The size of the buttonhole is set c Attach buttonhole foot A d Select a stitch e Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then low...

Page 92: ...length in the Basic operations section If the fabric does not feed for example if it is too thick decrease the density of the stitching Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width For details refer to Setting the stitch width in the Basic operations section Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics use a gimp thread Memo If the automatic thread cutting ...

Page 93: ...ed a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached b Raise the presser foot lever and then slide the feed dog position switch located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine 1 Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine c Attach button fitting foot M d Select stitch Since the end of the thread will be tied o...

Page 94: ...hed attaching the button slide the feed dog position switch to to the right as seen from the rear of the machine and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank attach the button with space between it and the fabric and then wind the thread by hand This attaches the button securely a Place the button into button fitting foot M and then pul...

Page 95: ...r reaching the zipper opening c Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric e Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting stitching 3 Z...

Page 96: ...es of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening c Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric CAUTION When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stit...

Page 97: ...e about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever k Open the zipper and continue sewing l Close the zipper turn over the fabric and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric 1 Basting stitching m Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to t...

Page 98: ...ng 3 Reverse stitches 4 Beginning of stitching 5 Basting stitching o When you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever p Remove the basting stitching open the zipper and then continue sewing CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or bre...

Page 99: ...ing the presser foot holder in the Basic operations section c Select stitch d Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot 1 Positioning screw e Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed dog f Change the needle position so that the needle does not touch the presser foot For details refer to Setting the stitch width in the Basic operations section 1 Needle drop point...

Page 100: ...serting a piping a Place the piping between two fabrics inside out as shown below 1 Fabric 2 Piping 3 Fabric b Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable zipper piping foot on the previous page c Sew along the piping d After sewing turn them over CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 101: ...e used a Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric 1 Elastic tape 2 Pin b Attach zigzag foot J c Select a stitch d Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with...

Page 102: ...nto the fabric that it will be attached to 1 Basting stitching d Attach the zigzag foot J or the open toe foot sold Separately with some models shown below e Select a stitch Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Stitch name Stitch Model 4 Presser foot Model 3 2 Model 1 Stitch number Zigzag stitch 1 09 09 08 J Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch 1 33 33 28 Blanket stitch 2 03 38 33 Quilting appliqué s...

Page 103: ...c is called piecing The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance Sew a piecing straight stitch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot a Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together b Attach zigzag foot J c Select stitch or d Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fab...

Page 104: ... or pivot 5 1 4 inch Topstitching quilting 1 8 inch Sew with the edge of the fabric aligned with the left side of the presser foot end 1 Surface of fabric 2 Seam 3 1 8 inch Using the 1 4 quilting foot sold separately with some models If the 1 4 quilting foot is used seams can be sewn with a seam allowance of 6 4 mm 1 4 inch a Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to pie...

Page 105: ... manually when using the walking foot or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium When quilting use a 90 14 home machine needle The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot Only select straight or zigzag...

Page 106: ...n be used refer to Stitch Setting Chart in the Basic operations section a Slide the feed dog position switch located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine 1 Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine The feed dogs are lowered b Select a stitch c Remove the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing and attaching the pre...

Page 107: ... hole b Slide the feed dog position switch located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine 1 Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine The feed dogs are lowered c Select d Remove the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder in the Basic operations section CAUTION Be sure to securel...

Page 108: ...ear as ripples echoing away from the motif are the distinguishing characteristic of this quilting style Use the optional 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 controller and sewing at a consistent speed Free motion echo quilting foot E measurement 1 6 4 mm appr...

Page 109: ...gned e Tighten the screw with the included screwdriver f Using the measurement on the quilting foot as a guide sew around the motif 1 6 4 mm approx 1 4 inch 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 or other damage may result Memo On models equipped with the free motio...

Page 110: ... zigzag foot J c Press to display the settings screen and set Width Control to ON The settings screens differ depending on the models The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller d Press e Select stitch f While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower Slide t...

Page 111: ...sired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch 1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of bar tack 3 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn b Attach buttonhole foot A c Select stitch d Position the fabric so that the opening of the...

Page 112: ...mine the desired length of the darning Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch 1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of darning 3 5 mm 3 16 inch 4 7 mm 1 4 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcem...

Page 113: ...size 1 Do not reduce the gap e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible 1 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing g Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and then cut the threads h Raise the buttonhole lever to its or...

Page 114: ...e into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever e Start sewing Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops f Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Eyelet ...

Page 115: ...d toward the back of the machine as usual e After you have sewn to the corner stop the machine and then select stitch f Start sewing The fabric is fed to the right g After you have sewn to the corner stop the machine and then select stitch h Start sewing The fabric is fed forward i After you have sewn to the corner stop the machine and then select stitch j Start sewing The fabric is fed to the lef...

Page 116: ...he corner stop the machine and then select stitch again l After sewing 3 to 5 stitches at the beginning of the stitching stop the machine Memo The feeding direction of the fabric differs depending on the stitch that is selected Be sure to guide the fabric while machine is sewing ...

Page 117: ...r or water soluble stabilizer 2 Basting stitching 3 4 mm 3 16 inch c Attach zigzag foot J d Select stitch or e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch f Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric g After sewing is finished remove the paper Decorative Stitching Stitch name Stitch Model 4 Presser foot Model 3 2 Model 1 Stitch number Patchwork join st...

Page 118: ...rate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric a Attach zigzag foot J b Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension For details refer to Setting the stitch length and Setting the thread tension in the Basic operations section For details refer to Pulling up the bobbin thread in the Basi...

Page 119: ...ic 1 Needle drop point e Unfold the fabric and then iron the tucks down to one side Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics This is used when making a crazy quilt a Attach zigzag foot J b Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 7 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance 3 Straight st...

Page 120: ... 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less d Start sewing Partially removing threads is called drawnwork This gives beautiful results with fabrics that have a loose weave Two ways to create drawnwork are described below Drawnwork Example 1 a Pull out several threads from the fabric b Attach monogramming foot N c Select stitch d With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed sec...

Page 121: ... S Drawnwork Example 2 a Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch 1 4 mm 3 16 inch b Attach monogramming foot N c Select stitch d Sew along the center of the unfrayed section 1 N ...

Page 122: ...Decorative Stitching S 46 ...

Page 123: ... starts with D in this section Chapter1 CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCHES D 2 Chapter2 MY CUSTOM STITCH D 19 CAUTION Before replacing the presser foot be sure to press Presser foot Needle exchange key on the operation panel to lock all keys and buttons otherwise injuries may occur if the Start Stop button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts For details on changing the presser foot re...

Page 124: ...acters Example Entering Blue Sky a Press b Press or to select a font Press a tab to change the selection screens Chapter 1 CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCHES Selecting Stitch Patterns 1 Decorative stitches 2 Satin stitches 3 7 mm satin stitches 4 Cross stitch stitches 5 Utility decorative stitch patterns 6 Characters Gothic font Handwriting font Outline Cyrillic font Japanese font 7 Press this key to c...

Page 125: ...ntinually press and all characters will be deleted Adjusting the character spacing The space between the characters can be adjusted a Press and then press The character spacing window appears b Press or to adjust character spacing Example Each setting equals a specific distance between characters Memo Characters are deleted individually starting with the last character entered 1 Value 0 Value 10 V...

Page 126: ...tabilizer material Guide the fabric with your hand to 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 An alternative would be to place the fabric on thin paper such as tracing paper 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer 3 Thin paper Thread 50 60 Needle With lightweight ...

Page 127: ... Press and select the following pattern on 14 14 b Attach monogramming foot N and sew the pattern c Compare the finished pattern to the illustration of the correct pattern below Memo When sewing character stitches the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of each character When sewing is completed trim any excess thread between letters Note When sewing some pat...

Page 128: ...n will shorten If the pattern is skewed to the left Press in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will slide to the right If the pattern is skewed to the right Press in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The displayed value decreases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will slide to the left e Sew the stitch pattern agai...

Page 129: ...ails refer to Automatic reinforcement stitching in the Basic operations section 4 Automatic thread cutting key Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function For details refer to Automatically cutting the thread in the Basic operations section 5 Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations D 15 to D 16 6 Image key Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selec...

Page 130: ...ity of the pattern D 10 Character spacing key Press this key to change the spacing of character patterns D 3 D Step stitch keys Use these keys to make step stitch patterns D 3 E 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 D 2 D 3 F Manual adjustment key P...

Page 131: ...hout changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings Creating a horizontal mirror image To create a horizontal mirror image select a stitch pattern then press on the editing screen The stitch pattern is inverted Sewing a pattern continuously Press on the editing screen to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing The stitch pattern turns continuous Memo If you continue entering s...

Page 132: ...e selected pattern W from the point where sewing was stopped b Press the Start Stop button to continue sewing Low density High density CAUTION 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 Even if you select a new pattern after changing the thread density the thread density...

Page 133: ...e of the selected pattern is displayed b Press to change the thread color in the image to red blue or black The color changes every time you press the button c Press to display the enlarged image d Use to view any part of the image that extends out of the viewable display area e Press to return to the original screen Memo You can also sew from this screen when the presser foot symbol is displayed ...

Page 134: ...aking other adjustments to a combined stitch pattern be sure to edit the selected stitch pattern before selecting the next one You cannot edit a stitch pattern once the next stitch pattern is selected Combining various stitch patterns Example a Press b Select the following pattern on 7 14 c Press The display returns to the stitch selection screen d Press e Select the following pattern on 1 3 f Pre...

Page 135: ...hen press The stitch turns to a single pattern c Press to display the previous screen and select the same pattern again d Press to display editing screen again and then press The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis e Press The entered pattern is repeated Combining stitch patterns of different length Example a Press b Press the following pattern on 2 3 c Press to display editing screen and the...

Page 136: ... Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are called step stitch patterns Press these keys to shift the stitch pattern to the left or right by half width of the pattern Example a Press b Press the following pattern on 2 3 c Press to display editing screen and then press The next stitch pattern will move to the right d Press to display the previous screen and select the same pattern a...

Page 137: ...e and lowercase the numbers 0 through 9 and _ Stitch data in a folder created in USB flash drive can be retrieved To create file folders use a computer Saving stitch patterns in the machine s memory You can save often used stitch patterns in the machine s memory Up to 15 stitch patterns a total of about 128 KB can be saved in the machine s memory a Press b Press Press to return to the original scr...

Page 138: ...rns to USB flash drive When sending stitch patterns from the machine to USB flash drive plug the USB flash drive into the machine s USB port a Press b Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the machine 1 USB port 2 USB flash drive c Press Press to return to the original screen without saving The Saving screen is displayed When the pattern is saved the display returns to the original scree...

Page 139: ...stitch pattern is in a folder check each folder to find the stitch pattern a Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the machine 1 USB port 2 USB flash drive b Press c Select the pattern If the stitch pattern to be retrieved is in a folder press the key for that folder Press to move to the previous next page Press to return to the original screen without recalling Stitch patterns within a ...

Page 140: ... USB flash drive The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displayed Note You can recall and sew the MY CUSTOM STITCH pattern saved in the USB flash drive by pressing but it cannot be edited here If you want to edit the MY CUSTOM STITCH pattern press first and then press to recall it ...

Page 141: ...oints with a line d Determine the x and y coordinates of each of the marked points Chapter 2 MY CUSTOM STITCH 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 desi...

Page 142: ... 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 10 12 13 1...

Page 143: ...ge key Press this key to view an image of the stitch D 22 9 MY CUSTOM STITCH memory key Press this key to store the stitch being created D 24 0 Single triple stitching key Press this key to select whether one or three stitches will be sewn between two points D 22 A Arrow keys and set key Use these keys to move over the display area and press the set key in the center to set a point on the stitch d...

Page 144: ...eet until the stitch design is drawn on the screen as a continuous line Pressing each key to perform the following operation Delete a selected point entered Sew a test run of the stitch View an image of the stitch Press to return to the original screen Moving a point a Press or to move to the point that you want to move To move to the first point press To move to the last point press b Use to move...

Page 145: ...mple pattern Sample patterns can be retrieved and edited in MY CUSTOM STITCH a Press The built in sample patterns that can be edited are displayed Sample patterns are divided into categories Press a tab at the top of the screen to display the desired pattern 1 Tab b Select a pattern and then press The selected pattern appears in the page c Edit the pattern For details on editing the stitch pattern...

Page 146: ...t of space available in the memory To be able to store the stitch pattern in the machine s memory a previously stored stitch pattern must be deleted Retrieving stored stitches a Press b Press or to select the location of the pattern to be retrieved c Select the stitch pattern Press to move to the previous next page Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving d Press To delete the sto...

Page 147: ... provides instruction to embroider designs with this machine Page number starts with E in this section The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly depending on the countries or regions Chapter1 EMBROIDERY E 2 ...

Page 148: ...Entering We Fly a Press b Press the key of the font you want to embroider c Press to display W on the screen and then enter W The number located on the left side of the text input box at the top of the screen indicates the current line number 1 Current line number Chapter 1 EMBROIDERY Selecting Patterns 1 Embroidery patterns 2 Brother Exclusives 3 Floral alphabet patterns 4 Character patterns 5 Fr...

Page 149: ...he key to check it If you want to add multiple lines refer to Entering a line feed on page E 4 e Press and then press to enter a space f Press and then enter F g Press to display l and y and enter them h Press The editing screen is displayed i Proceed to Editing Patterns on page E 5 to edit the pattern For details on editing characters refer to Editing Character Patterns on page E 9 To return to t...

Page 150: ...ern you want to embroider The selected pattern is displayed on the screen d Press The editing screen is displayed e Proceed to Editing Patterns on page E 5 to edit the pattern To return to the previous screen to select another pattern press Memo To change the text before the line feed in the text input screen press also to delete any text after the line feed When is pressed to change the character...

Page 151: ...he pattern You can rotate a pattern one degree ten degrees or ninety degrees at a time E 6 6 Thread palette key Press this key to change the colors of the displayed pattern E 7 7 Delete key Press this key to delete the selected pattern the pattern outlined by the red box E 7 8 Font edit key Press this key to display the font editing screen For details refer to Editing All Patterns E 9 9 Edit End k...

Page 152: ...tern c Press to return to the original screen Rotating the pattern a Press b Select the angle of rotation for the pattern Pressing each key to rotate the pattern as follows Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right Rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left Rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the right Rotate the pattern 1 degree to the left Rotate the patter...

Page 153: ...1 Color palette The display shows the changed colors d Press Creating a horizontal mirror image Press so it appears as to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern Press again to return the pattern to normal Changing the density alphabet character and frame patterns only The thread density for some alphabet character and frame patterns can be changed A setting between 80 and 120 in ...

Page 154: ...nlarge the pattern Press to return to the normal size c Press to return to the original screen After editing a Press To combine the pattern with other patterns select page E 13 For more information about sewing patterns refer to Embroidering a pattern in the Basic operations section Memo If you want to return to the editing screen after pressing press ...

Page 155: ...ally and horizontally a Press to switch between text written vertically and horizontally b Press to return to the pattern editing screen Editing Character Patterns No Display Key Name Explanation Page 1 Multi color key Press this key to change the color of individual characters in a pattern E 9 2 Array key Press this key to change the configuration of a character pattern E 12 3 Font key Press this...

Page 156: ...eparating combined character patterns Combined character patterns can be separated to adjust the character spacing or to separately edit the patterns after all characters have been entered a Press b Use to select where the pattern is to be separated and then press to separate it For this example the pattern will be separated between A and B Note Depending on the font that was selected it may not b...

Page 157: ... character is surrounded with a red box c Select the direction in which to change the size For details on the various keys refer to the procedure in Changing the size of the pattern on page E 6 d Press to return to the font editing screen Changing the font a Press b Press and then select the character whose font is to be changed To select the character press or The selected character is surrounded...

Page 158: ...the layout you want to embroider When selecting an arc use and to change the degree of the arc Make the arc flatter Make the arc rounder The display will show the selected layout Example c Press to return to the font editing screen Memo When selecting and change to and You can increase or decrease the incline ...

Page 159: ...r will be displayed in the upper part of the screen f Press g Press h Press to move the characters With your finger drag the characters to move them i Press to return to the pattern editing screen j Press and to change the layout of the characters Press two times to return to the pattern editing screen See page E 12 for more information about changing the layout k Press to change the color of the ...

Page 160: ...patterns Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered In this example the embroidery order will be as follows For more information about sewing patterns refer to Embroidering a pattern in the Basic operations section a Embroider the flower pattern by following the color order on the display After the flowers are embroidered the cursor will move to the character part of the ...

Page 161: ...ion moves to the bottom left corner of the pattern the embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly d Press Editing All Patterns No Display Key Name Explanation Page 1 Move key Press these keys to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow Press the center key to return the pattern to the center of the embroidery area E 15 2 Rotate key Press this key to rotate the en...

Page 162: ... is positioned correctly d Press e Lower the embroidery foot and then press the Start Stop button to begin embroidering f After the characters are embroidered cut the threads remove the embroidery frame and then press for Finished embroidering 1 End of the embroidering g Reposition the fabric in embroidery frame so that the right side of the letter C will be partially inside the embroidery frame b...

Page 163: ...e needle is positioned in the lower left corner of the pattern The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly l Use to align the needle with the end of the embroidering for the previous pattern m Press n Lower the embroidery foot and press the Start Stop button to begin embroidering the remaining character patterns ...

Page 164: ... unit 1 Applique material cotton felt etc 2 Iron on stabilizer c Thread the machine with the embroidery thread lower the presser foot lever and then press the Start Stop button to sew the cutting line of the appliqué piece The outline of the appliqué piece is sewn and then the machine stops 1 Outline of applique 2 Applique material d Remove the fabric for the appliqué piece from the embroidery fra...

Page 165: ...mbroidery frame to the machine Thread the machine with the embroidery thread lower the presser foot lever and then press the Start Stop button to sew the appliqué The appliqué piece is sewn to the base fabric and then the machine stops Note Do not remove the base fabric from the embroidery frame until all sewing is finished Note If the appliqué piece is not securely attached to the base fabric the...

Page 166: ...oider the same pattern from step a onto the base fabric c Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqué created in step a Attach the appliqué to the base fabric matching the shapes d Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué Embroider over the appliqué and base fabric from step c to create the appliqué Memo Since glue may ...

Page 167: ...ric completely covers the stitched line c Embroider the same pattern on the appliqué fabric d Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit and cut around the outside of the stitches e Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué f Reattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit and embroider the satin stitch pattern to create an appliqué Note Do not remove t...

Page 168: ...ttern and then select the split embroidery pattern to be embroidered For details on recalling patterns refer to Recalling from USB flash drive on page E 34 A screen appears so that a section of the split embroidery pattern can be selected b Select section to be embroidered and press Select the sections in alphabetical order A maximum of 5 sections can be displayed in one page If there are 6 or mor...

Page 169: ...ss After the thread is automatically cut the carriage will move b Unlock the frame securing lever and remove the embroidery frame Be careful not to apply strong force to the fabric at this time Otherwise the fabric may loosen in the frame c Insert a wound bobbin into the machine see Setting the Bobbin of Basic operations d Press e Attach the embroidery frame f To return to the area in the pattern ...

Page 170: ...sser foot lifter button to lower the presser foot and start sewing Resuming embroidery after turning off the power The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped The next time the machine is turned on you have the option to continue or delete the pattern 1 Current stitch number when embroidery was stopped a Turn the main power to ON b Follow the instructions shown on the ...

Page 171: ...h the embroidery frame and press The previous embroidery screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears d Continue embroidering 1 Stitch number when embroidery is resumed Memo If you want to start a new embroidery pattern press so the pattern selection screen appears 1 ...

Page 172: ...ad is too loose resulting in a loose upper thread loose thread locks or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric 1 Right side 2 Wrong side a Press b Press to tighten the upper thread tension The tension number will increase Making Embroidery Adjustments Note If the thread tension setting is made extremely weak the machine may stop during sewing This is not the sign of a malfunction Increase...

Page 173: ...ping and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric 1 Right side 2 Wrong side If this occurs turn the slotted head screw counterclockwise being careful not to over loosen the screw approximately 30 45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension Note With Embroidery Tension on the setting screen the tension of the upper thread can be adjusted for embroidering The selected setting will be applied ...

Page 174: ...ss to display the following screen b Change the Max Embroidery Speed by pressing c Press to return to the original screen Changing the Embroidery Frame Display a Press to display the following screen b In the Embroidery Frame Display use to change the embroidery frame display mode Memo spm is the number of stitches sewn in one minute Decrease the embroidery speed when embroidering on thin thick or...

Page 175: ...y frame size If Embroidery Frame Identification View in the settings screen is set to ON the pattern can be edited in the screen as if that embroidery frame is attached When Embroidery Frame Identification View is set to OFF 1 The embroidering area for the extra large frame is displayed When Embroidery Frame Identification View is set to ON 1 The embroidering area for the selected frame is display...

Page 176: ...round 2 Pattern thumbnails background b Press c Select the background color from the 66 available settings 1 Embroidery pattern background 2 Selected color 1 Pattern thumbnails background 2 Selected color d Press twice to return to the original screen Specifying the size of pattern thumbnails The thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern can be set to be displayed at the smaller size or a lar...

Page 177: ... combined design can not exceed a maximum number of 400 000 stitches or a maximum number of 125 color changes Above numbers are approximate depending on the overall size of the design Use one of our design software programs to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets these specifications Embroidery data stored in a folder created in USB flash drive can be retrieved Even if the embroidery unit ...

Page 178: ...ttern you want to save uses a lot of memory and the machine cannot save it If you delete a previously saved pattern you can save the current pattern a Press Press to return to the original screen without saving The machine displays the patterns currently saved b Select the pattern you want to delete Press to move to the previous next page c Press 1 Amount of memory used by the pattern to be delete...

Page 179: ...ve Press to move to the previous next page Press to return to the original screen Memo If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically If there is not enough memory available after deleting the pattern repeat the steps above to delete another pattern from the machine s memory It takes a few seconds to save a pattern See page E...

Page 180: ...e Press to return to the original screen without recalling Stitch patterns within a folder are displayed The folder name or the path to show the current folder is displayed under the folder icon Embroidery patterns and subfolders within a folder are displayed Press to return to the previous screen Use the computer to create folders Folders cannot be created with the machine d Press the key of the ...

Page 181: ...Using the Memory Function Embroidering E 35 EMBROIDERY E f If necessary edit the pattern and press Embroidery settings screen is displayed g Press The embroidery screen is displayed ...

Page 182: ...Using the Memory Function E 36 ...

Page 183: ...ation for operating this machine Please read this section to find troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order Page number starts with A in this section Chapter1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING A 2 ...

Page 184: ...ly and then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a damp cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth Cleaning the race Sewing performance will suffer if lint and dust collects in the bobbin case therefore it should be cleaned regularly a Press Needle position button to raise the needle b Turn off the machine c Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the...

Page 185: ...hen slide it toward you 1 Needle plate cover g Remove the bobbin case Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out 1 Bobbin case h Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and the surrounding area 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race 3 Bobbin thread sensor Do not apply oil to the bobbin case i Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bo...

Page 186: ... adjustment screen is displayed b Lightly touch the center of each in order from 1 to 5 c Turn the main power to OFF then turn it back to ON Operation beep Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep If an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps If a key is pressed correct operation One beep sounds If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps sound If the...

Page 187: ...orrect bobbin threading If the bobbin thread is incorrectly threaded instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the bobbin thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For this reason the thread is visible from the right side of the fabric Remedy check details Correctly install the bobbin thread a Press and raise the presser foot lever b Remove the bobbin from...

Page 188: ... removed cut the thread with scissors For details refer to Cleaning the race on page A 2 b Remove the upper thread from the machine If the bobbin was removed from the bobbin case refer to Installing the bobbin in the Basic operations section and Remedy check details in the section Upper thread tightened up on page A 5 to correctly install the bobbin c Refer to the following steps to correct the up...

Page 189: ... The upper thread appears as a straight line on the right side of the fabric Symptom 3 The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric Refer to illustration below Symptom 4 The bobbin thread appears as a straight line on the wrong side of the fabric Symptom 5 The stitching on the wrong side of the fabric is loose or has slack Symptom 1 Symptom 3 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Bobbin thread...

Page 190: ...nsion of the upper thread Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed If the fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate Follow the procedure described below to remove the fabric from the machine If the operation could not be completed according to the procedure instead of attempting to complete it forcefully contact you...

Page 191: ...ads in the race and around the feed dogs m Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs n Align the two screw holes in the needle plate with the two holes at the needle plate mounting base and then fit the needle plate onto the machine o Lightly finger tighten the screw on the right side of the needle plate Then use the L shaped or disc shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the left side ...

Page 192: ...moving the fabric from the machine on page A 8 1 Opening in the needle plate 2 Handwheel d Select stitch At this time increase the stitch length and width to their maximum settings For details on changing the settings refer to Setting the stitch width and Setting the stitch length in the Basic operations section e Slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle bar ...

Page 193: ...the bobbin winding When the foot controller is plugged in remove your foot from the foot controller b Cut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin winding thread guide 1 Bobbin winding thread guide c Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left 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 Memo The t...

Page 194: ...thread end with your left hand and wind off the thread clockwise with your right hand as shown below e Wind the bobbin again Note Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the bobbin winding thread guide correctly ...

Page 195: ...ncreased B 18 The thread that was pulled out was not wound onto the bobbin correctly Wind the thread that was pulled off around the bobbin 5 or 6 times clockwise B 18 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 B 18 While winding the bobbin the bobbin thread was wound below the bobbin winder seat You h...

Page 196: ...crew is not tightened Tighten the needle clamp screw B 31 Needle is turned or bent Replace the needle B 31 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the Fabric thread needle combinations chart B 30 Wrong presser foot was used Use the recommended presser foot B 34 Upper thread tension is too tight Adjust the thread tension B 41 Fabric is pulled during sewing Do not pull the fabr...

Page 197: ...dealer B 33 There are scratches on the bobbin case Replace the bobbin case or consult your authorized Brother dealer A 2 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the Fabric thread needle combinations chart B 30 While sewing the thread became knotted or tangled Rethread upper and lower thread B 21 B 24 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Incorrect bobbin...

Page 198: ...ead needle combinations chart B 30 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull Replace the needle B 31 Needle is installed incorrectly Reinstall the needle correctly B 31 Needle is defective Replace the needle B 31 Dust or lint has collected under the needle plate Remove the dust or lint with the brush A 2 Thin or stretch fabrics are being sewn Sew with one sheet of thin paper under the fabric S 4 ...

Page 199: ... on the machine slowly turn the handwheel toward you to check that it turns smoothly and that the new needle enters through the center of the needle plate opening If the handwheel does not turn smoothly or the needle that fell into the machine cannot be removed consult your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center A 8 The handwheel feels sluggish when it is turned...

Page 200: ...the frame bumps something during sewing the pattern will turn out poorly Do not place anything in the area where the frame may bump it during sewing B 56 Fabric outside the frame edges interferes with the sewing arm so the embroidery unit cannot move Reinsert the fabric in the embroidery frame so that the excess fabric is away from the sewing arm and rotate the pattern 180 degrees B 58 Fabric is t...

Page 201: ...t Stop button etc is pressed 8 Lower the presser foot lever This message is displayed when the Presser foot lifter button is pressed while the presser foot lever is raised the needle is lowered 9 No more patterns can be added to this combination This message is displayed when you tried to combine more than 70 decorative stitches 10 Not enough available memory to save This message is displayed when...

Page 202: ...layed when you attempt to select a pattern after the USB flash drive in which the pattern is saved has been changed 26 There is a pattern included that cannot be saved to USB media Save the pattern in the machine s memory Depending on the pattern it may not be possible to save it to a USB flash drive 27 This pattern cannot be sewn with this mode This message is displayed when the selected stitch i...

Page 203: ...hes H 9 7 8 inches D Weight of machine Approx 9 8 kg Approx 21 6 lb Sewing speed 70 to 850 stitches per minute Needles Home sewing machine needles HA 130 Item Specification Dimensions of embroidery unit Approx 458 mm W 131 8 mm H 420 7 mm D Approx 18 inches W 5 1 4 inches H 16 1 2 inches D Dimensions of machine with embroidery unit attached Approx 693 mm W 300 mm H 420 8 mm D Approx 27 1 4 inches ...

Page 204: ...screen appears upgrading is completed e Remove the USB flash drive and turn the machine off and on again Upgrading your machine s software using USB flash drive Note When using USB flash drive to upgrade the software check that no data other than the upgrade file is saved on the USB flash drive being used before starting to upgrade Upgrade file can be recalled from a USB flash drive of any size No...

Page 205: ...g direction S 2 Character spacing key E 10 Character stitches D 2 Character decorative stitches adjustments D 5 combining D 12 editing D 7 retrieving D 17 saving D 15 D 16 selecting D 2 sewing D 4 Checking needle B 31 Cleaning LCD screen A 2 machine surface A 2 race A 2 Combining patterns character decorative stitches D 12 embroidery patterns E 13 Concealed seams S 19 Crazy quilt stitching S 27 Cr...

Page 206: ...ing B 27 Mirror image key B 43 D 9 E 7 Mirroring stitches B 43 Multi color key E 9 MY CUSTOM STITCH designing D 19 entering data D 21 key functions D 21 retrieving D 24 saving D 24 storing in your list D 24 N Needle condition B 31 position S 7 replacement B 31 threading B 26 types sizes uses B 30 Needle bar thread guide B 3 Needle plate B 3 Needle plate cover B 3 Needle plate marking S 3 Needle po...

Page 207: ...ilizer B 57 Start Stop button B 4 Starting point key E 15 Step stitch patterns D 14 Stippling S 26 Stitch guide foot S 3 Stitch length adjustment B 40 Stitch settings B 47 Stitch types B 35 Stitch width adjustment B 40 Straight stitch S 6 S 19 S 27 Stretch fabrics S 5 T Test key D 24 Thick fabrics S 4 Thin fabrics S 4 Thread color display B 65 Thread cutter B 2 B 37 Thread cutter button B 4 Thread...

Page 208: ...English 888 G00 G02 G04 G05 Printed in Vietnam XF9595 0011 Please visit us at http support brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs ...

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