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KNOWING YOUR

SEWING MACHINE

SEWING BASICS

VARIOUS STITCHES

APPENDIX

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Page 1: ...Please visit us at http solutions brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX ...

Page 2: ...ine switch the machine to the symbol O position to turn it off then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet Do not pull on the 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 damag...

Page 3: ...nd the machine needle Switch the sewing 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 ...

Page 4: ... 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 5: ...beep 11 THREADING THE MACHINE 12 Winding the bobbin 12 Lower threading 15 Upper threading 17 Drawing up the lower thread 20 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 21 Needle precautions 21 Needle types and their uses 21 Checking the needle 22 Replacing the needle 22 Sewing with a twin needle 24 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 25 Replacing the presser foot 25 Removing the presser foot holder 26 2 SEWING BASICS 27 SEWING 2...

Page 6: ...ting 55 Free motion quilting 56 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 57 Triple stretch stitching 57 Bar tack stitching 57 DECORATIVE STITCHING 59 Fagoting 60 Scallop stitching 61 Smocking 61 Shell tuck stitching 62 Joining 62 Heirloom stitching 63 SEWING CHARACTERS for models equipped with character stitches 64 Selecting characters 64 Checking characters 66 Deleting characters 66 Sewing the character stitches ...

Page 7: ...ssory compartment pages 7 and 34 i Operation buttons page 6 The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model j Operation panel page 7 This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings k Handwheel Used to manually raise and lower the needle l Main power and sewing light switch page 9 You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off m Jack socket conn...

Page 8: ...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 Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot b Reverse reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse sti...

Page 9: ...character stitch key Press this key to add or delete characters For details refer to SEWING CHARACTERS for models equipped with character stitches page 64 Keys and indicators provided on some models e Utility stitch key Press this key to sew utility stitches For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 28 f Utility stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch key is pressed g ...

Page 10: ...s U S A Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot A XC2691 033 9 Bobbin 4 SA156 XA5539 151 2 Overcasting foot G XC3098 031 10 Needle set XC8834 021 3 Monogramming foot N XD0810 031 11 Twin needle 131096 121 4 Zipper foot I X59370 021 12 Ball point needle gold colored XD0360 021 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 031 13 Cleaning brush X59476 021 6 Blind stitch foot R XC4051 031 14 Screwdriver XC8349 021 7 But...

Page 11: ...hat 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 machine does...

Page 12: ... at a slower speed 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 sewi...

Page 13: ... The initial needle position changes to the center 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 When the sewing machine is purchased it is set to beep each time a key is pressed This setting can be changed so tha...

Page 14: ... the right Turn the bobbin clockwise by hand until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin e Turn on the sewing machine 1 Pulling it in as far as possible Only use bobbins part code SA156 SFB that have been designed for this sewing machine Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine We designed the bobbin that comes with thi...

Page 15: ...button to start j When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning slowly take your foot off the foot controller or press start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button k Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin l Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position for models equipped with the sewing speed controller Memo When the s...

Page 16: ...ne h Press the foot controller or press start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button to start 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 the start stop button cannot be used to start sewing only for models equipped with the start stop button i When the bo...

Page 17: ...wn with your finger and then pass the thread through the slit as shown If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case it may cause incorrect thread tension page 31 a Tension adjusting spring 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 de...

Page 18: ...that were designed to be used with this machine a Cutter If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case it may cause incorrect thread tension page 31 a Tension adjusting spring Memo The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks around the bobbin case Be sure to thread the machine as indicated d Repla...

Page 19: ...unterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up or press needle position button for models equipped with the needle position button once or twice to raise the needle If 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 Make sure you thread the machine properly Ot...

Page 20: ...ou may cause sewing problems Using the needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader a Follow steps 1 through 6 of the procedure 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 If the spool of thread is in th...

Page 21: ...ch the thread on the hook as shown below a Hook b Thread f While lightly holding the thread release the needle threader lever The hook will pull the thread through the needle g Pull out about 5 cm 2 inch of thread through the needle toward the back of the sewing machine a 5 cm 2 inch Note If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems ...

Page 22: ...t about 10 cm 4 inch 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 t...

Page 23: ... needle with transparent nylon threads regardless of the fabric being sewn A 75 11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased 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 CAUTION Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Needle Type Size Med...

Page 24: ...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 button raise the needle by pressing once or twice b Turn off the sewing machine c Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever The appropriate fabric thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on the previous page If the combination...

Page 25: ...t apply strong force when loosening or tightening 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 screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise Inst...

Page 26: ...t needle thread passes in front of the needle bar thread guide c Needle bar thread guide Note For models equipped with a needle threader You cannot use the needle threader to thread the twin needle Instead thread the twin needle by hand from front to back Using the needle threader may damage the machine Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine part code 131096 121 Other needles c...

Page 27: ...pe 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 28 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 foot for the ...

Page 28: ...remove the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder a Remove the presser foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 25 b Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw a 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 hol...

Page 29: ...n easily break possibly resulting in injuries Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins otherwise the needle may break or bend CAUTION 1 Turn on the machine Turn on the sewing machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 9 p 2 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecti...

Page 30: ...mark appears on the LCD when a stitch that is programmed with the automatic reinforcement stitching setting is selected d Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD a The presser foot to use For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 25 e If necessary press the or side of stitch length adjustment key to increase or reduce the stitch length a Stitch length adjustment key b Short c Long ...

Page 31: ...d under the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inch of thread toward the rear of the machine a 5 cm 2 inch d While holding the end of the thread 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 After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwi...

Page 32: ... with needle position button raise the needle by pressing once or twice j Raise the presser foot lever k Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them a Thread cutter Memo When the foot controller is plugged in start stop button cannot be used to start sewing When sewing is stopped the needle remains lowered in the fabric The machin...

Page 33: ...er Memo 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 15 16 Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric Note If the upper thread was ...

Page 34: ... 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 35: ...g 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 loop fastener at a slow speed If the needle does not pass through the hook and loop fastener replace the needle with the needle for thick fabri...

Page 36: ...u have finished sewing tear off any excess paper a Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First baste the pieces of fabric together and then sew without stretching the fabric a Basting Using a free arm style Free arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard to reach areas To change your machine to the free arm style lift out the flat bed attachment a Slide the flat bed attachm...

Page 37: ... 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 Overcasting and atta...

Page 38: ... 3 16 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 ...

Page 39: ... 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 40: ... 1 16 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 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 54 ...

Page 41: ... 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 42: ... 64 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...

Page 43: ... 16 No No Rfc N 95 85 76 66 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 67 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 98 88 78 68 58 48 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...

Page 44: ...o Manual Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 Overcasting 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 m...

Page 45: ...t key moves the needle to the right pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the left a Stitch width adjustment key b Left needle position c 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 s...

Page 46: ... 3 16 inch e Unfold the edge of fabric and position the fabric with the wrong side facing up a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Edge of fabric f Attach blind hem foot R g Select 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 model 90 stitches model 80 stitches ...

Page 47: ...he stitch width a Stitch width If the needle catches too much of the hem fold If the needle catches too much of 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 If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle does not catch the hem fold adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fo...

Page 48: ...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 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 ...

Page 49: ...nd 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 and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale a 10 mm 3 8 inch...

Page 50: ...tion j Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole a Seam ripper b Pin For keyhole buttonholes use a commercial eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole a Eyelet punch When using the eyelet punch pl...

Page 51: ...sewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it h With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be att...

Page 52: ...the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes i Start sewing After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed press reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches j Pull 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...

Page 53: ...ide of the foot for best results e To sew the opposite side of the zipper release the foot by pressing the button located at the back of the presser foot fit the zipper foot on the other side of the zipper and continue sewing using the other side notch Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforceme...

Page 54: ...th 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 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 ...

Page 55: ...ing appliqués and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 2 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Rfc J 48 48 48 42 42 Attaching appliqués and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 2 1 16 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 1 6 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 No Yes R...

Page 56: ...he 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 fabric For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric and sew using stitch a 6 5 mm 1 4 inc...

Page 57: ...edle clamp screw c Presser foot holder screw d Select stitch or e Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced a Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole at the re...

Page 58: ...older screw using the screwdriver in your left hand a Presser foot holder screw d Slide the feed dog position lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the right as seen from the front of the machine a Feed dog position lever as seen from the rear of the machine X The feed dogs are lowered e Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch f Use both hands to hold the fabric ta...

Page 59: ...e markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn b Attach buttonhole foot A 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 st...

Page 60: ...Do not reduce the gap e 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 presser foot le...

Page 61: ... 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 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 Decorativ...

Page 62: ... two pieces of fabric g After sewing is finished remove the 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...

Page 63: ...The decorative 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 28 and Adjusting ...

Page 64: ...s slightly off the edge of the fabric 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 ...

Page 65: ...mming 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 17 Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less otherwise the needle may bend or break After adjusting the stitch width slo...

Page 66: ... to Deleting characters page 66 c Press stitch selection keys to select pattern No 03 For details refer to step c of Selecting a stitch page 28 d Press the side of stitch width adjustment key to enter the selected character a Stitch width adjustment key X The following display is shown on the LCD a Selected pattern No b The position of the selected pattern No c The total number of entered characte...

Page 67: ...racter can only be added next to the last character You cannot insert a new character between characters or before the first character of the sequence f After checking the entered characters start sewing For details on sewing characters refer to Sewing the character stitches page 67 Memo The combination of characters will be stored in memory even if you turn off the machine Adding new characters a...

Page 68: ...ng characters You can check the characters in a combination with following method a Press the or side of stitch length adjustment key repeatedly This will display the characters that have been entered one by one on the LCD You can check the pattern No and position of each character a Stitch length adjustment key b The position of the selected pattern No c The total number of characters in the comb...

Page 69: ...r to Replacing the presser foot page 25 c Start sewing X The stitch is sewn in the direction indicated by the arrow Memo When sewing characters the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches for each character While sewing the LCD shows the pattern No currently being sewn d When you have finished sewing use scissors to trim off any excess threads at the beginning of the stitching and betwee...

Page 70: ...e character stitches page 67 A Correctly sewn with proper spaces between characters B Bunched or shapeless There is no space between characters C Overstretched The stitch 0 has a gap If the pattern you sewed does not look like A use the following steps to adjust the stitches d Select No 59 for making adjustments X The LCD goes into the stitch adjustment mode The total number of combined characters...

Page 71: ...itch pattern still comes out poorly adjust the stitch again Adjust the stitch until the stitch pattern comes out correctly g After you have finished adjusting the pattern press the utility stitch key once and then press the character stitch key X The display returns to the normal character stitching mode N ...

Page 72: ...lects in the bobbin case therefore it should be cleaned periodically a Switch the machine off and unplug it b Raise the needle and the presser foot c Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle clamp screw to remove the presser foot holder and the needle d Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you to remove the needle plate cover a Needle plate cover Unplug the power...

Page 73: ...tion on the bobbin case aligns with the spring a Projection b Spring h Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on 1 2 1 1 2 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 XC3152 021 contact your nearest authorized service ...

Page 74: ...er foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you want to sew page 35 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 31 You are pulling the fabric too much Lightly guide the fabric The area around the hole in the nee dle plate is scratched Replace the needle plate Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the presse...

Page 75: ... upper thread was not threaded correctly Correct the upper threading page 17 The thread tension is incorrect You have not threaded the upper thread properly Correct the upper threading page 17 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly Wind the bobbin thread properly page 12 You have not threaded the right combination of thread and needle for the fabric you are using Choose a thread and needle ...

Page 76: ...can not be used You have not moved the needle holder to its highest position Raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up or by pressing needle position button once or twice page 17 You have not inserted the needle properly Insert the needle properly page 22 The stitch is not sewn correctly The presser foot that you are using ...

Page 77: ... Message Probable Cause Solution The foot controller was pressed or the start stop but ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con nected and the reverse reinforcement stitch button was pressed while the presser foot is raised Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the opera tion A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed or...

Page 78: ...stener 33 J joining 62 joining stitch 53 59 M main parts 5 main power switch 9 monogramming 61 63 N needle 21 needle bar thread guide 6 needle clamp screw 6 23 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 70 needle position 43 needle position button 6 needle threader 18 O openings 57 operation beep 11 75 operation buttons 6 operation panel 7 optional accessories 8 overcasting stitches 42 P patchwork stitchin...

Page 79: ...ension 31 trial sewing 32 triple stretch stitch 43 troubleshooting 72 twin needle 24 U upper tension control dial 31 upper threading 17 utility stitch indicator 7 28 utility stitch key 7 28 W walking foot 55 wing needle 63 Z zigzag stitch 32 42 53 zipper foot 51 zipper Insertion 51 ...

Page 80: ...English 885 S39 XE6187 001 Printed in China ...

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