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UTILITY STITCHES

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BLIND HEM STITCHING

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing.

Memo

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When selecting stitch

or

. Stitch numbers “0”, “-1”, “-2” or “-3” may be displayed on the LCD by

pressing “-” side of the stitch width adjustment key, then the needle drop point will be changed to the
left. Stitch numbers “0”, “1”, “2” or “3” may be displayed on the LCD by pressing “+” side of the stitch
width adjustment key, then the needle drop point will be changed to the right.

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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

Reverse the skirt or pants.

a

Wrong side of fabric

b

Right side of fabric

c

Edge of fabric

d

Bottom side

b

Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the
hem, and press.

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medium weight fabrics

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stretch fabrics

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Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if

the foot controller or

(start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

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4

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Wrong side of fabric

b

Right side of Fabric

c

Edge of fabric

d

Desired edge of hem

<Thick fabric>

<Normal fabric>

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Summary of Contents for CE-8080PRW

Page 1: ...BASICS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation Manual Product Code 885 V60 V61 V62 V63 V64 V65 Sewing Machine Please visit us at http solutions brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs ...

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Page 3: ...e cord Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or...

Page 4: ...the machine needle Switch the machine to the symbol O position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate as it could cause the needle to break Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break 6 This machine is not a toy Your...

Page 5: ... THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT In the event of replacing the plug fuse use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with th...

Page 6: ...els equipped with the operation beep 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Lower threading 20 Upper threading 23 Drawing up the lower thread 28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions 29 Needle types and their uses 29 Checking the needle 30 Replacing the needle 30 Sewing with the twin needle 32 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 34 Replacing the presser foot 34 Removing the presser foot hol...

Page 7: ...stretch stitching 66 Bar tack stitching 66 DECORATIVE STITCHING 68 Fagoting 69 Scallop stitching 70 Smocking 70 Shell tuck stitching 71 Joining 71 Heirloom stitching 72 4 APPENDIX 73 STITCH SETTINGS 73 Utility stitches 73 MAINTENANCE 80 Restrictions on oiling 80 Precautions on storing the machine 80 Cleaning the machine surface 80 Cleaning the race 80 TROUBLESHOOTING 83 Frequent troubleshooting to...

Page 8: ...he beginning of sewing thick fabrics page 43 aBlack button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 75 11 1 needle 90 14 1 needle 100 16 1 needle 11 12 90 14 1 needle 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 No Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 031 2 Buttonhole foot A XC2691 033 3 Overcasting foot G XE6305 101 4 Monogramming foot N XD0810 031 5 Zipper foot I X59370 021 6 Blind stitch foot R XC4051 031...

Page 9: ... attachment to the left to open it a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note Put the accessories in the bag and then store the bag inside the compartment If the accessories are not in a bag they may fall out and be lost or damaged 1 2 3 4 5 No Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Walking Foot SA140 F033N XC2214 002 2 Quilting Foot SA129 F005N XC1948 002 3 1 4 Inch Quilting Foot SA125 F001N...

Page 10: ...del i Spool pin page 10 15 and 23 This holds the spool of thread j Handwheel This is used to manually raise and lower the needle k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used l Main power and sewing light switch page 12 You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off m Jack socket connector pag...

Page 11: ... raise and lower the presser foot n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model a Reverse reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches Reverse ...

Page 12: ...s the stitch selection keys and then select the number for the stitch that you wish to use For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 37 c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length Press the side to reduce the stitch length press the side to increase the stitch length d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width Press the side to reduce th...

Page 13: ...ition Remove the spool from the spool pin and then fold up the spool pin as shown in the illustration until it snaps into place to secure it Installing the spool pin a If the spool pin has been removed from the machine insert the tab on the spool pin into the hole on the back of the machine as shown a Hole b Tab b Push the spool pin down until it locks into place ...

Page 14: ...sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances When you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use When the machin...

Page 15: ...ed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed a Sewing speed controller The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller s maximum sewing speed Changing the needle stop position Normally the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped Instead the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped a ...

Page 16: ...ter needle position Memo The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned off Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position to the left needle position Cancelling the operation beep for models equipped with the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased it is set to beep each time a key is pressed This setting can be changed so that t...

Page 17: ...damage to the machine We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine If you use bobbins from other models the machine will not work properly Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 a Bobbin winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION Actual size This model Other models 11 5 mm 7 16 inch Do not grab the bar to ...

Page 18: ...pool cross wound thread c Space e While holding the spool with your right hand and then pass the thread under the thread guide a Thread guide f Pass the thread under the thread guide cover from the back to the front Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand a Thread guide...

Page 19: ...e sewing machine j While holding the end of the thread gently press the foot controller or press start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times Then stop the machine Note If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller connect the foot controller before turning on the machine When the foot controller is plugged in...

Page 20: ...the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system a Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin a Notch b Bobbin w...

Page 21: ...ur foot off the foot controller or press start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button j Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin from the shaft k Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position for models equipped with the sewing speed controller Memo When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after w...

Page 22: ...direction shown by the arrow Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen breaking the needle and resulting in injury a Wound evenly b Wound poorly The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 Ma...

Page 23: ...ng the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover Be sure to thread the machine as indicated a Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise or press needle position button for models equipped with the needle position button and raise the presser foot lever b Turn off the sewing machine c Slide the button and open the cover a Cover...

Page 24: ...f the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case it may cause incorrect thread tension page 41 a Tension adjusting spring f Replace the bobbin cover Put the left tab in place see arrow a and then press lightly on the right side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place Memo You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread If yo...

Page 25: ... the needle is not correctly raised the sewing machine can not be threaded Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower Use the need...

Page 26: ...ight so that the spool is moved to the right end of the spool pin Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin otherwise the spool pin may bend or break Be sure to raise the spool pin before use If the spool of thread is in the wrong place or is set incorrectly the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break CAUTION CAUTION If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correct...

Page 27: ...e thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand a Thread guide cover j Feed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below k Make sure you guide the thread through the thread take up lever from right to left as shown in the illustration below a Thread take up lever Memo If the ne...

Page 28: ...ure in Upper threading to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide b Lower the presser foot lever c While lowering the needle threader lever hook the thread onto the guide a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine without using the needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader If you accidentally step on the...

Page 29: ... loop of the thread passed through the eye of the needle toward the rear of the machine a Loop of thread h Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever i Pass the end of the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread toward the rear of the machine a 5 cm 2 inches Note If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems Be careful not to pull o...

Page 30: ... about 10 cm 4 inches of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot a Upper thread b Lower thread For models equipped with the quick set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread When sewing gathers or darts you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over Before you draw up the lower thread put ...

Page 31: ... the needle number the thicker the needle Only use home sewing machine 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 injury 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 thre...

Page 32: ...is bent Do not use a bent needle a Flat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below Use the disc shaped screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle a Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up With models equipped with needle position b...

Page 33: ... the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged e With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper a Needle stopper f While holding the needle with your left hand use the disc shaped screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise Install the twin needle in the same way B...

Page 34: ...he back d Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winder shaft e Install the thread spool and thread the upper thread Memo When setting the thread spool set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine part code 131096 121 Other needles could break and damage the machine Do not sew with bent needles The needle ...

Page 35: ...S page 73 k Start sewing For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 39 X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Note When using the twin needle the stitches may become bunched together depending on the types of thread and fabric that are used If this occurs increase the stitch length For details on adjusting the stitch length refer to Adjusting the stitch length a...

Page 36: ...esser foot type J A etc is positioned to be read a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Note The presser foot to be used with each stitch appears in the LCD To select a stitch refer to Selecting a stitch page 37 Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot If you leave the power on and step on the controller the machine will start and you may be injured Always use the correct presser ...

Page 37: ...g the presser foot page 34 b Use the disc shaped screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw a Disc shaped screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Attaching the presser foot holder a Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar a Presser foot holder b Presser bar b Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten...

Page 38: ...nt 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 Turn on the machine Turn on the sewing machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Power supply page 12 2 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting a s...

Page 39: ...t on the left X The stitch is selected c Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD The display location of the presser foot type differs depending on the model This manual shows as an example the LCD illustration above of models where the presser foot type appears above the number of the selected stitch a Presser foot type For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 34 Memo The presser...

Page 40: ...h b Stitch width adjustment key c Narrow d Wide Note When the stitch length or stitch width is changed from the standard setting around or disappears from the LCD When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back to the standard setting reappears around or in the LCD After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch t...

Page 41: ...ead and the fabric with your left hand turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching e Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever f On models equipped with a sewing speed controller slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed Refer to Sewing speed controller for models equi...

Page 42: ...o cut them a Thread cutter Memo When the foot controller is plugged in start stop button cannot be used to start sewing for models equipped with the start stop button When sewing is stopped the needle remains lowered in the fabric The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is stopped refer...

Page 43: ...mo When you finish sewing remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below If the thread is not shown as below the thread is not inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly Reinsert the thread correctly For details refer to page 20 21 Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric Note If the upper thread was incor...

Page 44: ... reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle was raised lower the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise or by pressing needle position button once for models equipped with the needle position button b Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot c Lower the presser fo...

Page 45: ...bric to be fed After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to its original angle Sewing hook and loop fastener Note Before start sewing baste together the fabric and the hook and loop fastener Make sure that the needle passes through the hook and loop fastener by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook and loop fastener before sewing And then sew the edge of the hook and l...

Page 46: ...r and then sew without stretching the fabric a Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs or hard to reach areas a Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it a Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed free arm sewing is possible When sewing cylindrical pieces follow the n...

Page 47: ...rcasting and attach ing appliqués 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes J Yes Rev 3 point zig zag stitch J 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fab rics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J No Rfc Overcasting stitch G 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 Overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 ...

Page 48: ...d Slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot e Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide a Needle drop point After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend ...

Page 49: ...ey moves the needle to the left a Stitch width b Stitch width adjustment key c Left needle position d Right needle position Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Rfc Stitching 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 ...

Page 50: ...ttom side b Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem and press Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Rfc Stitching 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches mod Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitc...

Page 51: ...r the presser foot lever a Wrong side of fabric b Fold of hem c Guide k Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem a Needle drop point When you change the needle drop point raise the needle and then change the stitch width Stitch width a Thick fabric b Normal fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem e 5 mm 3 16 i...

Page 52: ...s not catch the hem fold adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key Thick fabric Normal fabric For details on changing the stitch width refer to Selecting a stitch page 37 l Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide m Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric right side up a Wrong side of fab...

Page 53: ...oles for stretch or knit fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 No No Auto Rfc A 37 37 37 32 32 32 28 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 No No Auto Rfc A 38 38 38 Bound buttonholes 5 0 3 16 0 0 6 0 0 15 64 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Auto Rfc A 39 39 39 33 33 33 29 Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7 0 1 4...

Page 54: ...e is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole Diameter thickness of button c 5 mm 3 16 inch Example For a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch...

Page 55: ...l down the buttonhole lever as far as possible a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot a Buttonhole lever b Bracket h Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing Note If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed sew with the coarser longer stitch X Once sewing is completed the machine automati...

Page 56: ...stretch fabrics use a gimp thread a Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot A shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it b Attach buttonhole foot A c Select a stitch or d Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread e Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing f When sewing is finished gently pull...

Page 57: ...e machine X The feed dogs are lowered c Attach presser foot M a Button fitting foot M d Place a button between the presser foot and the fabric When attaching four hole buttons first sew the two holes closest to you Then slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine and then sew them in the same way e Select a stitch With models not provided with ...

Page 58: ...ll the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching k When you are finished attaching the button slide the feed dog position lever to to the left as seen from the front of the machine and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs Normally the fe...

Page 59: ...ng side of the fabric with an iron align the center of the zipper with the stitching and then baste the zipper in place a Wrong side of fabric b Wrong side of fabric c Basting stitching d Zipper Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Rfc Stitching 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 s...

Page 60: ...ving the slider so it will not contact the presser foot lower the presser foot and continue sewing To sew with the zipper on the left side of the presser foot attach the presser foot holder to the left side of the pin on zipper foot I in step e a Left side of the pin b Needle drop point h When you have finished sewing remove the basting stitching Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the needle ...

Page 61: ...t a stitch Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Rfc Stitching 100 stitches mode 90 stitches mode 80 stitches mode 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Auto Manual Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative s...

Page 62: ... is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break CAUTION ...

Page 63: ...1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Rfc Piecing straight stitch J 43 43 43 37 37 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5mm from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 No Yes Rfc J 44 44 44 38 38 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5mm from the left edge of the presser foot 1 5 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 No Yes R...

Page 64: ...e b Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans both pieces Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called piecing The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance Sew a piecing straight stitch 6 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 toget...

Page 65: ...terns Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot a Baste the fabric to be quilted b Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 35 c Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw lower the presser foot lever and then use the presser foot holder screw to attach the walking foot to the presser ba...

Page 66: ...on The optional quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 35 b Align the quilting foot with the lower left side of the presser bar The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw a Pin on quilting foot b Presser foot holder screw c Needle clamp screw...

Page 67: ...wered e Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch f Use both hands to hold the fabric taut then move the fabric to follow the pattern Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing a Pattern g After sewing is finished slide the feed dog position lever to to the left as seen from the front of the machine and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs Normally the feed dog po...

Page 68: ...ngth of bar tack c 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 Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Rfc Stitching 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches m...

Page 69: ... Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot a Buttonhole lever b Bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g Raise the needle and the presser foot lever remo...

Page 70: ...cking stitching and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Rfc Satin scallop stitch N 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 Scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Rfc Decorative stitch J 22 22 22 19 19 19 19 Decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 0 1 8 2 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Rfc J 23 23 23 20 20 20 20 Decorative stitching 4 0...

Page 71: ... paper Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Rfc Stitching 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch N 31 31 31 28 28 28 Decorative hemming on thin medium weight...

Page 72: ...e stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric a 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 Selecting a stitch page 37 and Thread tension page 41 ...

Page 73: ...abric a 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 a Wrong side of fabric b 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance c Straig...

Page 74: ...monogramming foot N c Select stitch or d Start sewing The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back For details refer to Upper threading page 23 Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less otherwise the needle may bend or break After adjusting the stitch wi...

Page 75: ... 16 Yes J Yes Rev Triple stretch stitch J 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 Attaching sleeves sewing inseams sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Rfc Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Rfc Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 Overcas...

Page 76: ...Yes J No Rfc J 17 17 17 16 16 16 16 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J No Rfc Smocking stitch J 18 18 18 Smocking stitching and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Rfc Fagoting stitch J 19 19 19 17 17 17 17 Fagoting smocking and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 ...

Page 77: ... and medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 No No Auto Rfc A 35 35 35 30 30 30 26 Secured buttonholes for fabrics that have back ings 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 No No Auto Rfc A 36 36 36 31 31 31 27 Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 No No Auto Rfc A 37 37 37 32 32 32 28 Button...

Page 78: ...6 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Rfc Decorative stitch N 50 50 50 For decoration etc 3 0 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 51 For decoration etc 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 52 For decoration etc 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 53 51 For decoration etc 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 54 52 ...

Page 79: ... 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 69 65 60 52 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 70 66 61 53 For decoration etc 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 71 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 72 67 62 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 73 68 For decoration...

Page 80: ...0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Rfc N 84 78 71 62 56 46 37 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Rfc N 85 79 72 63 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Rfc N 86 80 73 64 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Rfc N 87 81 74 57 52 42 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1...

Page 81: ... 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 94 84 75 65 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 95 85 76 67 57 47 38 For decoration etc 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 96 86 For decoration etc 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 97 87 77 66 For decoration etc 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc ...

Page 82: ...o extremely dusty or oily environments Note In order to extend the life of this machine periodically turn it on and use it Storing this machine for an extended period of time without using it may reduce its efficiency Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface of the machine After cle...

Page 83: ...in case aligns with the z mark on the machine Align the S and z marks a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XE7560 001 contact your nearest authorized...

Page 84: ...machine i From the front slide the needle plate cover back into position a Needle plate cover If the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine as shown below remove the needle plate cover step d and then install it again steps h and i Sewing while the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine may cause the needle plate cover to come off of the machine re...

Page 85: ...n 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 lower threading If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the lower thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For this reason the thread is visible from the up...

Page 86: ...arting sewing a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue Looking under the fabric there is tangled thread in the bobbin case Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy check details Remove the tangled...

Page 87: ...ped with the needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a Mark b Needle position button f Pull some thread off the spool and then pass the thread under the thread guide a Thread guide g Pass the thread under the thread guide cover from the back to the front Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out and then pass the thread under t...

Page 88: ... securely hooked on the thread take up lever j Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide above the needle The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand a Needle bar thread guide k Thread the needle according to steps m and n in Upper threading page 26 or steps b through i in Using the ...

Page 89: ... thread tension will not be adjusted correctly causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches Refer to Needle types and their uses page 29 to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are being used Cause 3 An appropriate setting on the upper tension control dial is not selected Turn the upper tension control dial to select an appropriate thread tension The appropriate thread t...

Page 90: ... the needle out of the fabric and then remove the needle Refer to Replacing the needle page 30 d Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder Refer to Replacing the presser foot page 34 and Removing the presser foot holder page 35 e Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it If the fabric can be removed remove it Continue with the following steps to clean the race f Remove the needle plate...

Page 91: ...e 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 disc shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the left side Finally firmly tighten the screw on the r...

Page 92: ...0 and Replacing the needle page 30 Note After completing this procedure continue with the following procedure in Checking machine operations to check that the machine is operating correctly Memo Since the needle may have been damaged when the fabric was caught in the machine we recommend replacing it with a new one Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tan...

Page 93: ...ng the settings refer to Adjusting the stitch length and width page 38 e Slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle bar and feed dogs operate correctly If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate the machine may be malfunctioning therefore contact your nearest authorized service center f Turn off the machine and then install the bobbin and presser foot ...

Page 94: ...ove the sewing speed controller to the right so that the speed will be fast page 19 The thread that was pulled out was not wound onto the bobbin correctly For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Wind the thread that was pulled off round the bobbin five or six times clockwise page 18 The thread does not pass through the eye of the needle For models equipped with the needle threader ...

Page 95: ...ool or spool cap page 24 The upper thread was not threaded correctly Correct the upper threading page 23 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 30 The needle clamp screw is loose Use the disc shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw page 31 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 30 You have not used the right combination of fabric thread and needle...

Page 96: ...have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine page 15 The lower thread is tangled or breaks You have not wound the bobbin thread properly Wind the bobbin thread properly page 15 The bobbin is scratched or does not turn smoothly Replace the bobbin The thread is tangled Remove the tang...

Page 97: ...ntact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center You have not used bobbin that has been designed for this machine Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine page 15 The fabric does not feed The feed dogs are lowered Slide the feed dog position lever to page 55 65 The stitch is too fine Lengthen the stitch length page 38 You have n...

Page 98: ...ser foot holder properly page 35 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 41 87 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine page 15 Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin thread correctly page 20 21 The thread is tangled on the wrong side ...

Page 99: ...t stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected and the reverse reinforcement stitch button was pressed while the presser foot is raised Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed or the start stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected whil...

Page 100: ... power switch 12 monogramming 70 72 N needle 29 needle bar thread guide 9 26 needle clamp screw 9 31 needle plate 9 needle plate cover 9 80 needle position 47 needle position button 9 needle threader 9 26 O openings 66 operation beep 14 97 operation buttons 9 operation panel 10 optional accessories 7 overcasting stitches 45 P patchwork stitching 62 piecing 62 pocket corners 66 presser foot 9 34 pr...

Page 101: ...ter 40 thread tension 41 trial sewing 42 triple stretch stitch 47 troubleshooting 83 twin needle 31 32 U upper tension control dial 8 41 87 upper threading 23 W walking foot 63 wing needle 72 Z zigzag stitch 42 45 61 zipper foot 57 zipper insertion 57 ...

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