Brother 882-S85, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Stitches Embroidery Embroidery Edit My Custom Stitch Appendix Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Product Code 882 S85 Please visit us at http solutions brother com when you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs ...

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Page 3: ... oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the main switch to the symbol position which represents off then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do not...

Page 4: ...y or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 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...

Page 5: ...ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Conn...

Page 6: ...ical adjustment 7 The sewing machine plastic bag should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with plastic bags due to the danger of suffocation 8 Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface such as an unsteady or slanted table otherwise the sewing machine may fall resulting in injuries For a longer service life 1 When storing this machine avo...

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Page 8: ...cipal parts and the screens Pre programmed with more than 100 frequently used stitches To learn how to prepare for sewing and basic sewing operations The variety of stitches widen your creativity Getting Ready Sewing Basics Embroidery Chapter 5 Maximum 30 cm x 18 cm approx 12 x 7 inches for large embroidery designs Embroidery Edit Chapter 6 Designs can be combined rotated or enlarged My Custom Sti...

Page 9: ... Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit for an explanation about the convenient embroidery edit functions In the screens that appear in the step by step directions the parts that are used for the operation are shown in Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen and carry out the operation If while using the machine you experience something you do not understand or there is a function you would...

Page 10: ... Stitches 71 Elastic Zigzag Stitches 73 Overcasting 74 Quilting 79 Blind Hem Stitches 89 Appliqué 90 Shelltuck Stitches 91 Scallop Stitches 92 Top Stitching 92 Smocking Stitches 93 Fagoting 93 Tape or Elastic Attaching 94 Heirloom 95 One step Buttonholes 97 Four step Buttonholes 101 Bar Tacks 105 Button Sewing 107 Eyelet 109 Multi directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch 110 Zipper Ins...

Page 11: ...achine s Memory 187 Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media Commercially Available 189 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer 190 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine s Memory 191 Recalling from USB Media 191 Recalling from the Computer 192 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS 194 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué 1 194 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué 2 195 Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit 197 E...

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Page 13: ... the twin needle n Thread guide for bobbin winding Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread o Pretension disk Pass the thread around the pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread Right side Rear View a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine b Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle The wheel shou...

Page 14: ...bar thread guides h Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams i Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in place j Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race Measurements on the needle plate bobbin cover and needle plate cover The measurements on the bobbin cover are references for pat terns w...

Page 15: ... sew reverse stitches at low speed only while holding down the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button the stitches are sewn in the opposite direction c Needle Position button Use this button when changing sewing direction or for detailed sewing in small areas Press this button to raise or lower the needle position Press the button twice to sew a single stitch d Thread Cutter button Press this button ...

Page 16: ...foot storage space c Presser foot storage space Included Accessories 33 36 are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case To open the embroidery unit carrying case raise the lock and move the latch out of position To re hook the latches and securely close the case position the latch on the catch of the unit lid and lower the lock till it snaps a Latches a c b a ...

Page 17: ...26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 1 34 1 35 1 36 1 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 2 1Included Accessories 33 36 are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case 2See Bobbin Work Instruction Manual for detailed instruction 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 14 2 needles Ball point needle gold colored ...

Page 18: ... 6 cm H 1 inch W 2 1 2 inches SA437 EF73 XC8479 052 34 Embroidery frame set medium H 10 cm W 10 cm H 4 inches W 4 inches SA438 FE74 XC8480 052 35 Embroidery frame set large H 18 cm W 13 cm H 7 inches W 5 inches SA439 EF75 XC8481 052 36 Embroidery frame set extra large H 30 cm W 18 cm H 12 inches W 7 inches SA440 EF76 XC8482 052 37 Foot controller XD0500 151 EU area XC8028 051 other area 38 Embroid...

Page 19: ...rial SA519 X81175 101 Water soluble stabilizer SA520 X81267 001 3 1 4 quilting foot with guide SA185 F057 XC7416 252 4 Table and free motion grip SATFM 4000D TFM2 XC8645 052 5 Embroidery card Memo You can use any of the brother embroidery cards listed above with your machine Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice Note Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may ...

Page 20: ...NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 8 ...

Page 21: ...THREADING 23 Winding the Bobbin 23 Using the Supplemental Spool Pin 23 Using the Spool Pin 25 Setting the Bobbin 26 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 28 UPPER THREADING 29 Threading Using the Automatic Threading Button 29 Threading Manually 31 Using the Twin Needle Mode 34 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly 36 Using the Spool Net 36 Using the Vertical Spool Pin 36 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 37 Removing t...

Page 22: ... may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn the main power to OFF first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do not place heavy objects on the c...

Page 23: ... in this display before sewing c Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch d Shows a preview of the selected stitch e Shows the stitch patterns f Shows additional pages that can be displayed All key functions of the LCD are explained in the key functions table on the following page Note When the straight stitch needle plate is on the machine the needle will automatically move to the mi...

Page 24: ... sewing mode The presser foot is raised to a height appropriate for free motion quilting 83 f Sewing type selection key Press this key when you need help selecting the appropriate stitch pattern for the sewing application and when you need instructions on how to sew the stitch pattern This key is very helpful for beginners 61 g Pattern explanation key Press this key to see an explanation of the se...

Page 25: ... needle sewing mode The sewing mode changes between single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you press the key If the key display is light gray the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn in twin needle mode 34 p Reset key Press this key to return the selected stitch pattern saved settings to the original settings 49 50 q Retrieve key Press this key to retrieve a saved pattern 61 r Manual ...

Page 26: ...ouse to position the pointer over the desired key and then click the left mouse button a Pointer Note Some mouse types cannot be used to oper ate the machine For details on the USB mouse types that are compatible check www brother com Do not perform operations with the mouse while also touching the screen with your fin ger or the included touch pen A USB mouse and USB hub can be con nected or disc...

Page 27: ...use wheel to switch through the tabs of the pattern selection screens Memo If for additional pages is displayed rotate the mouse wheel to display the next page In the or click the left mouse button with the pointer on or to move down to the next part of a page ...

Page 28: ...ing e Select whether 1 01 Straight stitch Left or 1 03 Straight stitch Middle is the utility stitch that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on f Change the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot setting is selected see page 53 Adjust the presser foot to one of the three heights 3 2 mm 5 0 mm and 7 5 mm g Change the height of the presser foot when the mac...

Page 29: ...y ON OFF f Use when running an application g Change the display language see page 20 h Display the service count and the total number of embroidery stitches The service count is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing Contact your authorized dealer for details i The NO is the number for the embroidery and sewing machine j Display the program version Memo The latest version of soft...

Page 30: ...he thread number 123 is selected select among six thread brands see page 176 d Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting see page 176 e Adjust the thread tension for embroidering f Select the height of the embroidery foot W during embroidering see page 157 g Change the display units mm inch h Change the initial mode of the display embroidery embroidery edit i Customize the thread color numbers s...

Page 31: ...screen This is normal and is not a sign of malfunction Adjust the screen if it is difficult to read The screen may be dark immediately after turning on the power This is a function of the LCD back light screen and it is not a sign of malfunction The screen will return to its normal level of brightness after approxi mately 10 minutes If you are not directly in front of the machine when you view the...

Page 32: ... screen appears b Press The General settings screen appears c Use and to choose the display language Choose from the following languages ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN DUTCH SPANISH DANISH FINNISH SWEDISH PORTUGEUSE RUSSIAN NORWEGIAN or JAPANESE a Display language d Press a ...

Page 33: ...information about the main parts of the machine and their functions This is the first screen displayed when you press displays information about the operation buttons displays information about threading the machine changing presser feet etc displays information about attaching the embroidery unit preparing fabric for embroidering etc displays troubleshooting information displays information about...

Page 34: ...tions Press to see a video of the displayed instructions Press to view the next page e Press to return to the original screen Using the Pattern Explanation Key If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch pattern select the pattern and press to see an explanation of the stitch selection Example Displaying information about a Press b Press The screen shows information about c Press to return...

Page 35: ...e spring on the bobbin winder shaft and set the bobbin on the shaft a Groove of the bobbin b Spring on the shaft c Set the supplemental spool pin in the up position a Supplemental spool pin d Place the spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin so that thread unrolls from the front Then push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool a Spool pin b Spool cap c...

Page 36: ... b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION If the thread spool and or spool cap are set incorrectly the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break Use the spool cap large medium or small that is closest in size to the thread spool If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break Memo When se...

Page 37: ...bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft and set the bobbin on the shaft a Groove of the bobbin b Spring on the shaft c Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool Memo When the bobbin holder is set to the left it works as a switch to make the bobbin wind au...

Page 38: ...video example of the operation on the LCD see page 22 Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation a Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the presser foot a a a b c CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound Otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins fr...

Page 39: ... g Pass the thread through the guide and then pull the thread out towards the front a Cutter The cutter cuts the thread h Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover 1 and then lightly press down on the right side to close the cover 2 Note Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted correctly rein ser...

Page 40: ... thread press the needle position button to lower the needle a Needle position button c Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle d Gently pull the upper thread and a loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate e Pull up the bobbin thread then pass it under the presser foot and pull it about 100 mm approx 3 4 inches toward the back of the machine making it ev...

Page 41: ...achine attach the accessory to the machine after threading the machine Memo The automatic threading function can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 Thread such as transparent nylon monofila ment thread and thread with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker cannot be used with the automatic threading function The automatic threading function cannot be used with the wing needle or th...

Page 42: ...he needle The upper threading is finished Memo When sewing with fine cross wound thread use the small spool cap and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool a Spool cap small b Thread spool cross wound thread c Space a c b a a Memo When the Automatic Threading button is pressed the presser foot will be automatically lowered Note In case the needle is not completely threaded slowly ...

Page 43: ... are using an incorrect needle and thread combination the hook may sometimes get caught in the needle If this happens remove the hook from the needle as described below CAUTION The needle thread carrier will automatically thread the needle when the Automatic Threading button is pressed Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle area otherwise injuries may occur CAUTION Before ...

Page 44: ...d the threading path cover then pass it along the thread path as shown in the illustration Be sure to pass the thread along the right side of the thread path guide a Threading path cover b Thread path guide i Pull the thread under the thread path guide a Thread path guide CAUTION If the presser foot is not raised the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly CAUTION If the thread spool and or sp...

Page 45: ... lever m Holding the thread with both hands pass the thread through both the upper and lower needle bar thread guides a Needle bar thread guide upper b Needle bar thread guide lower n Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back o Pass the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 100 150 mm approx 4 6 inches of thread toward the back of the machine a 10 cm 15 cm ...

Page 46: ... needles made for this machine part code X59296 151 Other needles could break resulting in damage Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break resulting in damage Do not sew with bent needles The needle could break and cause injury When using the twin needle be sure to use presser foo...

Page 47: ... Spool cap c Thread spool f Hold the thread from the spool with both hands and place the thread in the thread guide Do not place the thread in the bobbin winding thread guide a Thread guide g Pass the thread through the thread guide plate following the sequence as described below or refer to Threading Manually on page 31 h Do not pass the thread in the needle bar thread guides on the needle bar Th...

Page 48: ...onto the bobbin winder shaft b Install the spool felt and the thread spool in that order and then thread the upper thread Note If the key is light gray after selecting the stitch the selected stitch cannot be sewn in the twin needle mode CAUTION Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to ...

Page 49: ...the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the holder a Notch b Pin b Press to unlock all keys and buttons c Raise the presser foot lever CAUTION Always press on the screen before changing the presser foot If is not pressed and the Start Stop button or another button is pressed the machine will start and may cause injury Always use the correct presser foot for the ...

Page 50: ...king foot on the presser foot bar a Operation lever b Needle clamp screw c Fork d Presser foot bar d Lower the presser foot lever Insert the screw and tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at medium to low speeds Memo The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot O...

Page 51: ... operation button is pressed accidentally the machine will start and injury may result Use only sewing machine needles made for home use Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury Never sew with a bent needle A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury Memo To check the needle correctly place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface Check the needle from the top and the sid...

Page 52: ...ly tighten the needle clamp screw a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle e Press to unlock all keys and buttons CAUTION Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose the needle may break or the machine may be damaged a...

Page 53: ...eak which could result in injury Fabric Thread Needle Combinations The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for various fabrics Please refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use Fabric Thread Size of needle Type Size Medium weight fabric Broadcloth Cotton 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic mercerized 60 80 Fla...

Page 54: ...CHANGING THE NEEDLE 42 ...

Page 55: ...47 If the Fabric does not Feed 47 Sewing Lightweight Fabrics 48 Sewing Stretch Fabrics 48 STITCH SETTINGS 49 Setting the Stitch Width 49 Setting the Stitch Length 49 Setting the Thread Tension 50 Proper Thread Tension 50 Upper Thread is Too Tight 50 Upper Thread is Too Loose 50 USEFUL FUNCTIONS 51 Automatic Reinforcement Stitching 51 Automatic Thread Cutting 52 Using the Knee Lifter 53 Pivoting 53...

Page 56: ...pecial attention to the needle while the machine is in operation Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing Doing so may lead to injury Do not use bent or broken needles Doing so may lead to injury Take care that the needle does not strike basting pins or other objects during sewing Otherwise the needle may break and cau...

Page 57: ...during machine operation The thread may tangle possibly resulting in damage Note When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon 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...

Page 58: ...h the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve Changing Sewing Direction Stop the machine Leave the needle in the fabric and press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the presser foot Using the needle as a pivot turn the fabric so that you can sew in the new direction Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the presser foot and start sewing The pivot setting is useful when ch...

Page 59: ... side of presser foot J a Raise the presser foot b While keeping the black button on the left side of presser foot J pressed in press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the presser foot c Release the button The presser foot remains level enabling the fabric to be fed CAUTION Do not forcefully push fabrics more than 6 mm approx 1 4 inch thick through the sewing machine This may cause the needl...

Page 60: ...or the stabilizer after sewing a Thin paper Sewing Stretch Fabrics First baste together the pieces of fabric and then sew without stretching the fabric In addition a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch a Basting stitching Memo For best results when sewing stretch fabrics decrease the pressure of the presser foot a a ...

Page 61: ... Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length Note Settings for some stitches cannot be changed refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART at the end of this manual If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes see Saving Your Stitch Settings on page 60 the stitch settings will return to their default settings Memo For an alternate me...

Page 62: ...obbin thread Upper Thread is Too Tight If the bobbin thread can be seen on the surface of the fabric press a Bobbin thread b Upper thread c Surface d Locks appear on surface of fabric Upper Thread is Too Loose If the upper thread can be seen on the wrong side of the fabric press a Upper thread b Bobbin thread c Wrong side d Locks appear on wrong side of fabric Memo Using the Image Key you can chec...

Page 63: ... machine will automatically sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches and then continue sewing d Press the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button a Reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches The machine will sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches and stop Memo Some stitches such as buttonholes and bar tacks require reinforcement stitches at the beginning of sewing If you select one of th...

Page 64: ...et the fabric in the start position and start sewing a Reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches and then continue sewing d Press the Reverse Reinforcement Stitching button a Reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches The machine will sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches then trim the thread Memo This function...

Page 65: ...l for stopping the machine to rotate the fabric Note If the knee lifter is not pushed into the mount ing slot as far as possible it may come out during use CAUTION Be sure to keep your knee away from the knee lifter during sewing If the knee lifter is pushed during machine operation the needle may break or the thread tension may loosen CAUTION When the pivot setting is selected the machine starts ...

Page 66: ...he pivot function to be used When NEEDLE POSITION is set in the raised position appears as light gray and cannot be used When the setting is selected the pivot func tion can only be used with stitches where presser foot J or N is indicated in the upper left corner of the screen If any other stitch is selected appears as light gray and is not available Since the presser foot is fully raised when th...

Page 67: ...ore starting to sew the various settings such as the stitch width and stitch length are locked and cannot be changed This prevents screen settings from accidentally being changed or the machine from being stopped while large pieces of fabric or projects are being sewn The screen can be locked when sewing utility stitches and character decorative stitches a Select a stitch pattern b If necessary ad...

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Page 69: ...vercasting Using Presser Foot J 75 Overcasting Using the Side Cutter 76 When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter 78 Quilting 79 Piecing 80 Quilting 80 Appliqué 81 Quilting with Satin Stitches 82 Free motion Quilting 83 Echo Quilting Using the Free motion Echo Quilting Foot E 86 Blind Hem Stitches 89 If the Needle does not Catch the Fold 90 If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fol...

Page 70: ... Selection Screens There are 5 categories of Utility Stitches indicates that there is more than one stitch selection screen for that category Straight Overcasting Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes Bar tacks Multi directional Sewing ...

Page 71: ... you select you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of the stitch If is lit when you select a stitch it will be possible to make a mirror image of the stitch Press to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected stitch The key will display as Using the Image Key You can display an image of the selected stitch You can also check and change the colors of the image on the screen a Press ...

Page 72: ...ad tension automatic thread cutting automatic reinforcement stitching etc are preset in the machine for each stitch However if you have specific settings that you wish to reuse later for a stitch you can change the settings so that they can be saved for that stitch Five sets of settings can be saved for a single stitch Saving Settings a Select a stitch Example b Specify your preferred settings Mem...

Page 73: ...f you want to sew overcasting but you do not know which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch you can use this screen to get advice We recommend that beginners use this method to select stitches Memo If you try to save settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch the message The pockets are full Delete a pat tern will appear Close the message and refer to Deleting Saved S...

Page 74: ...eturn to the original screen The upper part of the screen displays a selection of overcasting stitches with explanations c Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch Press or to scroll the page The screen displays directions for sewing the selected stitch d Follow the directions to sew the stitch Press to view the next page ...

Page 75: ...r pintuck etc Reinforcement stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 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 Triple stretch stitch General sewing for reinforcement and decorative topstitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Stem stitch Reinforced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3...

Page 76: ...d hold the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button to sew 3 4 reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches at the end of the seam g After sewing press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threads a a CAUTION Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin or any other objects during sewing The thread could tangle or the needle could break causing injury Memo When the automatic thread cutting and auto m...

Page 77: ...hes with a left needle position d Left needle position on the needle plate inch e Left needle position on the needle plate cm f Middle center needle position on the bobbin cover inch g Left needle position on the needle plate cover inch Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot can only be used for straight sti...

Page 78: ...ewing make sure to remove the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot and reinstall the regular needle plate the needle plate cover and the presser foot J Note Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the two holes on the machine and screws in the needle plate a a Memo When using the straight stitch needle plate all straight stitches become middle needle position stitch...

Page 79: ...ing is preset a reinforcement stitch will automatically be sewn at the beginning of sewing a Basting c Cut the thread at the end leaving 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches and then tie both ends together Do not sew a reverse stitch at the end d Insert the ends of the thread into the dart with a needle Memo If you do not want to use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning you should lift the presser foot ...

Page 80: ...thread tension will be automatically set to 2 0 c Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches see page 28 a Upper thread b Bobbin thread c About 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches d Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to the seam line then trim excess thread leaving 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches a Seam line b 10 to 15 mm approx 3 8 inch to 9 16 inch c About 50 mm approx 1 15...

Page 81: ...he Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the end of sewing a About 12 mm approx 1 2 inch b Wrong side c Spread the fabric out along the finish line a Finish line b Wrong side d Lay both seam allowances on the side of the shorter seam cut seam and iron them a Wrong side e Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one and sew t...

Page 82: ...omatic reinforcement stitching are preset reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing Press the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the end of sewing a Width for pintuck b Wrong side c Surface e Iron the folds in the same direction a I c b ...

Page 83: ...osition Appliqué Using a Zigzag Stitch Attach the appliqué material using a temporary spray adhesive or basting and then sew it Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch For overcasting mendin...

Page 84: ...e 27 b Thread the gimp thread through the hole in the cord guide bobbin cover from top to bottom Position the thread in the notch at the back of the cord guide bobbin cover a Notch b Gimp thread c Snap the cord guide bobbin cover into place making sure that the gimp thread can be fed freely Make sure there are no restrictions when feeding the thread d Set the zigzag width from 2 0 2 5 mm approx 1 ...

Page 85: ...ositioning the right hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual 2 step elastic zigzag Overcasting medium weight and stretch fabrics tape and elastic 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 1 16 OK J 2 step elastic zigzag Overcasting medium weight ...

Page 86: ...Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of light and medium weight fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric 5 0 3 16 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium heavyweight and easily frayable fabrics or decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2...

Page 87: ... 1 32 3 16 OK J Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium stretch fabric and heavyweight fabric decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 5 4 0 1 32 3 16 OK J Overcasting stitch Reinforcement of stretch fabric or decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Overcasting stitch Stretch knit seam 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Single d...

Page 88: ...edle using the Automatic Threading button Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual With side cutter Straight stitch while cutting fabrics 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO With side cutter Zigzag stitch while cutting fabrics 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 NO With side cutter Overca...

Page 89: ...the left side of the cut is underneath the presser foot a Guide plate lower knife b Presser foot g Thread the needle manually and pull out a long section of the upper thread Pass it below the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed direction a Presser foot b Upper thread h Start sewing A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn Memo If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fa...

Page 90: ... not be cut if the whole fabric is simply spread out underneath the presser foot guide plate Set the fabric as explained in step f from the previous section and then start sewing One layer of 13 oz denim can be cut Clean the side cutter after use to avoid hav ing dust and scraps of thread build up on it Add a small amount of oil as required to the cutting edge of the cutter a ...

Page 91: ...mm approx 1 4 inch right seam allowance 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Piecing stitch Middle Piecework patchwork 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Piecing stitch Left Piecework patchwork 6 5 mm approx 1 4 inch left seam allowance 1 5 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Hand look quilting Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting stitch 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3...

Page 92: ...nd backing is called quilting You can sew the quilt with the walking foot to keep the quilt top batting and backing from sliding The walking foot has a set of feed dogs that move together with the feed dogs in the needle plate during sewing For straight line quilting use the walking foot and the straight stitch needle plate Always select a straight stitch middle needle position when using the stra...

Page 93: ...ary c Turn the appliqué over and attach the thick paper with basting pins or a basting stitch d Select and attach presser foot J e Use the quilting appliqué stitch to attach the appliqué Sew around the edge while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible a Appliqué b Needle drop position You can use the appliqué technique to attach appliqué designs like the three pictured below a CAUTIO...

Page 94: ...l screen g Start sewing You can adjust the stitch width during sewing by moving the sewing speed controller Slide the lever to the left and the stitch width becomes narrower Slide it to the right the stitch width becomes wider The size of the width changes equally on both sides of the middle needle position a narrower b wider h When you are finished sewing set the width control back to OFF Memo Th...

Page 95: ...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 When using free motion quilting foot C be sure to use the straight stitch needle plate and sew with the needle in middle center needle position If the needle is moved to any position other than the middle center needle position the ne...

Page 96: ... motion quilting foot C at the front with the presser foot holder screw aligned with the notch in the quilting foot a Presser foot holder screw b Notch f Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver with your left hand a Presser foot holder screw Note Make sure that the quilting foot is attached properly and not slanted CAUTIO...

Page 97: ...t lines on fabric with an uneven thickness Various stitches can be sewn using free motion open toe quilting foot O For details on the stitches that can be used refer to the Stitch Setting Chart at the end of this manual Free motion open toe quilting foot O Memo Normally the feed dog position switch is in the up position Do not be discouraged with your initial results The technique requires practic...

Page 98: ...Press to cancel the free motion sewing mode Echo Quilting Using the Free motion Echo Quilting Foot E Sewing quilting lines at equal distances around a motif is called echo quilting The quilting lines which appear as ripples echoing away from the motif are the distinguishing characteristic of this quilting style Use the free motion echo quilting foot E for echo quilting Using the measurement on the...

Page 99: ... 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 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 Press to display FREE MOTION F...

Page 100: ...t on the quilting foot as a guide sew around the motif a 6 4 mm approx 1 4 inch Finished project h Press to cancel the free motion sewing mode CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the included screwdriver Otherwise the needle may touch the quilting foot causing it to bend or break ...

Page 101: ...h blind hem stitch foot R and lower the presser foot Position the fabric so the folded edge touches the guide of the presser foot a Guide b Fold e Sew the fabric keeping the folded edge in contact with the presser foot a Needle position Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch Hemming woven fabrics ...

Page 102: ...Appliqué b Fabric glue b Select or Adjust the stitch length and width to correspond to the appliqué shape size and quality of material see page 49 c Attach presser foot J Check that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the appliqué then start sewing a Appliqué material a Needle drop position Memo Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left needle drop point does not catch the fold If the ne...

Page 103: ... rows of shell tuck stitches fold the fabric in half along the bias d Attach presser foot J Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric and start sewing a Needle drop position e Unfold the fabric and iron the tucks to one side Memo Placing a lightweight tear away stabilizer beneath the stitching area will improve the stitch placement along the edge of the appli qué fabric Memo Fo...

Page 104: ...seam allowance a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot J b With the right sides facing each other sew two pieces of fabric together and then press open the seam allowance a Straight stitch b Seam margins c 6 5 mm approx 1 4 inch d Wrong side c Select a stitch for top stitching d Place the fabric right side up in the machine and center the presser foot over the seam when sewing a Right s...

Page 105: ...ll the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather and then smooth the gathers by ironing them f Select or g Sew the spaces between the straight seams h Pull out the straight stitch threads Fagoting When there is a space between two fabrics with thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics together it is called fagoting Use this stitch when sewing blouses or children s clothes a Baste ...

Page 106: ... Place the tape over the gather and hold it in place with basting pins a Tape e Select or f Sew over the tape or elastic g Pull out the straight stitch threads Memo Use a thick thread Memo Be sure that neither automatic reinforcement nor automatic thread cutting is selected Memo Before sewing the straight stitch rotate the handwheel and pull up the bobbin thread Holding the top and bobbin thread p...

Page 107: ...f the open area Memo Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a little stiffness CAUTION The Automatic Threading button cannot be used Thread the wing needle by hand from front to back Refer to Threading Manually on page 31 Using the Automatic Threading button may result in damage to the machine A more attractive finish can be obtained if you use a 130 705H Wing needle when sewing these p...

Page 108: ...ut four threads leave five threads and then pull out four threads The width of five threads is approximately 4 mm approx 3 16 inch or less a Approx 4 mm approx 3 16 inch or less b Four threads pull out c Five threads leave b Select c Sew the decorative stitch in the center of the five threads created above N Memo For details on each stitch refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART at the end of this manua...

Page 109: ...64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Narrow squared buttonhole Buttonholes for light to medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Wide squared buttonhole Buttonholes with extra space for larger decorative buttons 5 5 7 32 3 5 5 5 1 8 7 32 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Squared buttonhole Heavy duty buttonholes with vertical bar tacks 5 0 7 32 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0...

Page 110: ...h of the buttonhole on the fabric c Pull out the button holder plate on the presser foot and insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole Then tighten the button holder plate around the button a Button holder plate a a a a Memo The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm approx 1 1 16 inches diameter thickness of the button Memo The size of the buttonhole is decided by the button hol...

Page 111: ... towards the pin a Basting pin b Seam ripper Note Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible as shown in the illustration making sure that there is no gap behind the part of the foot marked A If the buttonhole foot is not slid back as far as possible the buttonhole will not be sewn at the correct size A a b a a Memo If aut...

Page 112: ...nd then set the plate at the calculated value a Presser foot scale b Button holder plate c Completed measurement of diameter thickness d 5 mm approx 3 16 inch Memo For keyhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the but tonhole Then insert a pin along the inside of one of the bar tacks insert a seam ripper into the hole made with the eyelet punch and cut towards t...

Page 113: ... Note When changing the stitch settings for the left side of the buttonhole make sure that all setting should be changed to match Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual 4 step buttonhole 1 Left side of 4 step buttonhole 5 0 7 32 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO 4 step buttonhole 2 Bar tack of 4 step ...

Page 114: ...stitch to sew the right side of the buttonhole and press the Start Stop button to begin sewing g Sew the right side of the buttonhole and press the Start Stop button again Sew the right side of the buttonhole the same length as the left h Select stitch to sew the bar tack and then press the Start Stop button The machine will automatically sew off the bar tack tie and stop when the bar tack is comp...

Page 115: ...esser foot making sure the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Darning Darning of medium weight fabric 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 1 16 NO Darning 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 1 16 NO a a Memo T...

Page 116: ... and then press the Start Stop button to start the machine Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches and then stops Memo If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you start sewing both threads are automati cally cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length setting ...

Page 117: ...oot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Bar tack 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 Memo Bar tacks can be between 5 mm approx 3 16 inch and 28 mm approx 1 1 16 inches Bar tacks are usually between 5 mm approx 3 16 inch and 10 mm approx 3 8 inch a c b Note Pass the thread underneath t...

Page 118: ...nd stop automatically Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot and allow for easier feeding a Presser foot b Thick paper c Fabric a Memo If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you start sewing both threads are automati cally cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn If the fabric does not feed for ...

Page 119: ...t the stitch width To attach the button more securely repeat the process f Gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing The machine stops automatically when sewing is finished g From the wrong side of the fabric pull the end of the bobbin thread to pull the upper thread through to the wrong side of the fabric Tie the two thread ends together and cut the threads Stitch Stitch name Press...

Page 120: ...k lever toward you before sewing a Shank lever b Pull the two ends of the upper thread between the button and the fabric wind them around the shank and then tie them firmly together c Tie the ends of the bobbin thread from the beginning and end of sewing together on the wrong side of the fabric d Cut off any excess thread a Note When sewing is completed be sure to return the feed dog position swit...

Page 121: ...ition d Lower the presser foot and start sewing When sewing is finished the machine sews reinforcement stitches and stops automatically e Use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the center of the stitching Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Eyelet For making eyelets holes on belts etc 7 0 1 4 7 0 6 0 5 0 1 4 15...

Page 122: ... sew seam 1 as shown a Start Point d Select and sew seam 2 as shown The fabric will move sideways so guide the fabric by hand to keep sewing straight e Select and sew seam 3 as shown The fabric feeds forward while stitching backward f Select and sew seam 4 as shown The seam will be connected to the starting point of seam 1 Memo Pass the free arm through a tubular piece of fabric and then sew in th...

Page 123: ...er foot J Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot I with the presser foot holder and attach the zipper foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position e Topstitch 7 to 10 mm approx 1 4 to 3 8 inch from the seamed edge of the fabric then remove the basting Memo For details on each stitch refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART at the end of this manual Note Make sure you sew using the middle needle pos...

Page 124: ...ipper opening e 3 mm approx 1 8 inch d Remove presser foot J e Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot I with the presser foot holder and attach the presser foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position CAUTION Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper during sewing If the needle strikes the zipper the needle may break leading to injury Note Make sure you sew using the middle needle posi...

Page 125: ...sser foot holder When sewing the left side of the zipper the needle should drop on the right side of the presser foot When sewing the right side of the zipper the needle should drop on the left side of the presser foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position k Set the fabric so that the left edge of the presser foot touches the edge of the zipper teeth l Sew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper...

Page 126: ...SEWING THE STITCHES 114 ...

Page 127: ...f the Pattern 126 Checking the Image 127 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 128 Before Combining 128 Combining Various Stitch Patterns 128 Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns 130 Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns 130 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length 131 Making Step Stitch Patterns for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only 132 More Examples 133 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 134 Stitc...

Page 128: ... Alphabet characters gothic font h Alphabet characters handwriting font i Alphabet characters outline j Patterns stored in MY CUSTOM STITCH see page 234 k Patterns saved in the machine s memory see page 140 l Patterns saved in USB media see page 141 m Patterns saved on the computer see page 142 n Press this key to create your own stitches with the MY CUSTOM STITCH function see page 228 Note If the...

Page 129: ...h patterns indicates that there is more than one stitch selection screen for that category Decorative Stitch Patterns 7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns Satin Stitch Patterns 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Cross Stitch Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns Alphabet Characters Gothic Font Alphabet Characters Handwriting Font Alphabet Characters Outline ...

Page 130: ...w the next page Press to view the previous page To select a different stitch pattern press When the current stitch pattern is erased select the new stitch pattern The selected pattern is displayed Alphabet Characters a Press or to select a font b Press to change the selection screen and then enter the characters that you want to sew To enter a space press If you want to continue entering character...

Page 131: ...er spacing The setting range is from 00 through 10 The default setting is 00 Each setting equals a specific distance between characters Memo Characters are deleted individually starting with the last character entered Value mm Example 00 0 01 0 18 02 0 36 03 0 54 04 0 72 05 0 9 06 1 08 07 1 26 08 1 44 09 1 62 10 1 8 Memo Changing Character Spacing by this method pertains to all characters Spacing ...

Page 132: ...nching of stitches so be sure to attach a stabilizer 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 If you do not wish to do so place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper a Fabric b Stabilizer c Th...

Page 133: ...e pattern c Compare the finished pattern to the illustration of the correct pattern below Memo If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sewing the pattern may not turn out correctly Also depending on the pattern there may be move ment to the left and right as well as front and back Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing Memo When sewing character...

Page 134: ... 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 again If t...

Page 135: ...ginning key When sewing is stopped press this key to return to the beginning of the pattern 126 d Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen When the screen is locked the various settings such as the stitch width and stitch length are locked and cannot be changed Press this key again to unlock the settings 55 e Image key Press this key to check large combination patterns 127 f Horizontal mi...

Page 136: ...use this key to change the thread density of the pattern 126 m 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 118 119 n Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations 136 137 o Stitch width and stitch length key Shows the stitch width and stitch...

Page 137: ... Creating a Vertical Mirror Image To create a vertical mirror image select a stitch pattern then press Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image To create a horizontal mirror image select a stitch pattern then press Sewing a Pattern Continuously Press to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing Memo To finish a complete motif while sewing the pattern continuously you can press the key while sewin...

Page 138: ...returns to the beginning of the selected pattern W from the point where sewing was stopped 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 chang ing the thread density the thread density remains the same until you change it You c...

Page 139: ...he screen a Press An image of the selected pattern is displayed b Press to change the thread color in the image 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 displa...

Page 140: ...or image stitch patterns and others Before Combining Single stitch sewing is automatically selected for sewing combined patterns If you want to sew the pattern continuously press after finishing the stitch pattern combination When changing sizes creating mirror images or making other adjustments to a combined stitch pattern be sure to edit the selected stitch pattern before selecting the next one ...

Page 141: ... c Press The display returns to the stitch selection screen d Press e Select f Press to sew the pattern continuously Press to view the completed pattern see page 127 g Press Memo Patterns are deleted individually starting with the last pattern entered by pressing ...

Page 142: ...rns Example a Press The large size stitch will be selected b Press again then press to select the small size The pattern is displayed in a smaller size c Press to sew continuously The entered pattern is repeated Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns Example ...

Page 143: ...gain then press The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis c Press The entered pattern is repeated Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length Example a Press then press once The length of the image is set to b Select again then press 3 times The length of the image is set to ...

Page 144: ...reate a step effect Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are called step stitch patterns Press to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern s size to the left Press to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern s size to the right Example a Press b Press The next stitch pattern will move to the right c Press again ...

Page 145: ...COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Character Decorative Stitches 133 4 d Press The next stitch pattern will move to the left e Press The entered pattern is repeated More Examples Press Press Press Press ...

Page 146: ...IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Windows Vista 7 Windows 98SE requires a driver Download the driver from our Web site www brother com In addition only Windows 98 Second Edition can use the driver Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Da...

Page 147: ... trademark of Infineon Technologies AG xD Picture Card is a registered trademark or a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement spec...

Page 148: ... the Memory is Full If this screen appears while you are trying to save a pattern on the machine s memory the memory is too full to hold the currently selected stitch pattern To save the stitch pattern in the machine s memory you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern a Press Press to return to the original screen without saving Note Do not turn the main power to OFF while the Saving scr...

Page 149: ...tern saved in that pocket appears Press if you decide not to delete the stitch pattern a Pockets holding saved stitch patterns c Press A confirmation message appears d Press If you decide not to delete the stitch pattern press The machine deletes the stitch pattern then automatically saves the new stitch pattern a ...

Page 150: ...ress b Insert the USB media into the USB port connector on the machine a USB port connector for media b USB media 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 screen automatically Memo Some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our web site for more details Memo The US...

Page 151: ...ector for computer b USB cable connector The Removable Disk icon will appear in My Computer on the computer b Press c Press Press to return to the original screen without saving The stitch pattern will be temporarily saved to Removable Disk under My Computer Note Do not turn the main power to OFF while the Saving screen is displayed You will lose the stitch pattern you are saving Note The connecto...

Page 152: ...so the pattern saved in that pocket appears If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed press to view the entire stitch pattern Press to return to the original screen without saving a Pockets holding saved stitch patterns c Press Press to delete the stitch pattern The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen will be displayed Note Do not turn off the machine while the Sav...

Page 153: ...to sort two or more stitch patterns to USB media the stitch pattern in the subfolder is displayed Press to return to the original screen without recalling a Folder name b Stitch patterns in a folder show only the first pattern of any combined patterns c Path The path shows the current folder at the top of the list Stitch patterns and a subfolder within a folder are displayed Press to return to the...

Page 154: ... the original screen without recalling f Press Press to delete the stitch pattern The pattern will be deleted from the Removable Disk folder in your computer The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displayed Note While data is being written do not discon nect the USB cable Do not create folders within Removable Disk Since folders are not displayed stitch pattern data ...

Page 155: ...ut of Thread 170 If the Thread Breaks During Sewing 171 Restarting from the Beginning 172 Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power 172 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS 174 Adjusting Thread Tension 174 Correct Thread Tension 174 Upper Thread is Too Tight 174 Upper Thread is Too Loose 174 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function END COLOR TRIM 175 Using the Thread Trimming Function JUMP STITC...

Page 156: ...preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in the embroidery frame 157 6 Pattern selection Turn the main power to ON and select an embroidery pattern 149 7 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit 162 8 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery 163 9 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread acc...

Page 157: ...n remove the presser foot holder a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Remove the presser foot holder f Position embroidery foot W on the presser foot bar so that the arm of embroidery foot W is behind the needle holder and the wiper is behind the needle a Arm b Needle holder c Presser foot holder screw d Wiper CAUTION When attaching a presser foot always press on the scr...

Page 158: ...r hands and foreign objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering Otherwise injury may result If the embroidery unit could not be initialized correctly a buzzer will sound If this happens go through the initialization process again This is not a malfunction Note You can also sew utility decorative stitches with the embroidery unit attached Set the feed dog po...

Page 159: ...broidery patterns will not embroider with the correct registration Do not push on the carriage when installing the embroidery unit onto the machine Mov ing the carriage may damage the embroi dery unit Be sure to set the feed dog position switch to right to lower the feed dogs b a c Note A confirmation message to lower the frame securing lever after the carriage moves to its initial position The me...

Page 160: ...utton and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine a Release button CAUTION Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment Be sure to close the cover of the connection port when the embroidery unit is not being used a ...

Page 161: ... memory You can also use patterns from the embroidery cards sold separately 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 press to display the screen below a Embroidery patterns b Heirloom patterns c Border patterns d Cross stitch patterns e Floral alphabet patterns f A...

Page 162: ...e 7 categories of patterns in this machine indicates that there is more than one pattern selection screen for that category Embroidery patterns Heirloom patterns Border patterns Cross stitch patterns Floral alphabet patterns Alphabet characters Frame patterns ...

Page 163: ...t to embroider Press to view the next page Press to view the previous page The selected pattern is displayed c Press to create a mirror image of the pattern as needed If you make a mistake selecting the pattern press the key of the pattern you want to embroider d Press The sewing screen is displayed e Proceed to see VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN on page 155 to embroider the pattern To return to the pr...

Page 164: ... character select the character and then press to change the size The size changes each time you press the key from large to medium to small If you make a mistake press to erase the mistake If the pattern is too small to see clearly you can use the key to check it Memo If you continue adding characters after chang ing the size the new characters will be entered in the new size You cannot change th...

Page 165: ...ns a Press b Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen a Frame shapes b Frame patterns Various frame patterns are displayed at the bottom part of the screen c Press the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider If you make a mistake selecting the pattern press the key of the pattern you want to embroider The selected pattern is displayed on the scree...

Page 166: ...into the slot on the right side of the machine Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed arrow is facing the front b Press The patterns on the embroidery card are displayed on the selection screen c Follow the steps on page 151 to select a pattern Selecting Patterns from USB media Computer To recall patterns from the computer or USB media see pages 191 through 193 Note Only insert ...

Page 167: ...y stitches are in the selected pattern and how many stitches have been sewn so far g Shows the time necessary to sew the pattern and the time already spent sewing the pattern not including time for changing and automatically trimming the thread h Shows the number of colors in the selected pattern and the number of the color currently being sewn i Shows the part of the embroidery that will be sewn ...

Page 168: ...r when sewing alphabet character patterns 184 t Memory key Saves a pattern in the machine s memory USB media or a computer 187 190 u Return key Press this key to return to the pattern type selection screen v Cut Tension key Press this key to specify automatic thread cutting thread trimming or the thread tension For embroidery these functions are set automatically 174 175 w Forward Back key Press t...

Page 169: ... 3 mm approx 1 8 inch may cause the needle to break When using 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 th...

Page 170: ...cm approx 7 inches 5 inches Can embroider an area 10 cm 10 cm approx 4 inches 4 inches Can embroider an area 2 cm 6 cm approx 1 inch 2 1 2 inches Use when embroidering connected or combined characters or patterns or when embroidering large patterns Use when embroidering patterns between 10 cm 10 cm approx 4 inches 4 inches and 18 cm 13 cm approx 7 inches 5 inches Use when embroidering patterns und...

Page 171: ...t screw to keep the fabric from loosening after stretching After stretching the fabric make sure the fabric is taut Make sure the inside and outside frames are even before you start embroidering a Outer frame b Inner frame c Fabric Note If the fabric is placed loose in the embroidery frame the embroidery design will sew out poorly Insert the fabric on a level surface and gently stretch the fabric ...

Page 172: ... frame d Remove the embroidery sheet Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support After embroidering remove the stabilizer carefully Attach the stabilizer as shown in the examples below 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 i...

Page 173: ...PREPARING THE FABRIC Embroidery 161 5 Embroidering Ribbons or Tape Secure with double sided tape or a temporary spray adhesive a Ribbon or tape b Stabilizer a b ...

Page 174: ...broidery frame s with the holder s a Arrow mark d Lower the frame securing lever to be level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder a Frame securing lever Removing the Embroidery Frame a Raise the frame securing lever b Pull the embroidery frame toward you Note Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame a b a CAUTION If the frame securing...

Page 175: ...ition Watch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be sewn in the right place a Press The following screen is displayed b From press the key for the position that you want to check a Selected position The needle will move to the selected position on the pattern c Press Memo To see the entire embroidering area press The embroidery frame moves and shows the embroidery area CAUTION Make sure...

Page 176: ...red appears b Press to select the frame used in the preview Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected Press to see a full screen preview The pattern can be sewn as it appears in the following display c Press to return to the original screen Memo You can begin sewing from this screen by pressing the Start Stop button ...

Page 177: ...er embroidery threads may not yield optimum results Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine When using other kinds of embroidery bobbin thread use the bobbin case no marking included with this machine The bobbin case originally installed in the machine has a green screw See page 236 for how to remove the bobbin case Memo If you use threads other than those lis...

Page 178: ...read d Press the Start Stop button to start embroidering When the first color is completely sewn the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop The presser foot will then automatically be raised On the embroidery color order display the next color will move to the top e Remove the thread for the first color from the machine Thread the machine with the next color Memo The cursor moves ove...

Page 179: ...ess the Start Stop button again to restart the machine e Repeat steps d and e from the previous section Memo The Thread Trimming Function is originally set to trim excess thread jumps threads linking parts of the pattern etc When an end of upper thread may remain on the surface of the fabric at the beginning of the stitching depending on the type of thread and fabric that are used After embroideri...

Page 180: ...chine will sew around the outline of the appliqué pieces and will then stop c Remove the appliqué material from the embroidery frame and then cut carefully along the stitching After cutting remove all of the stitching thread carefully Carefully cut out the pattern on the outline you just sewed Do not cut inside the stitching line as the appliqué fabric will not be caught by the appliqué stitch d P...

Page 181: ... appliqué material is a lightweight fabric you may want to use a fusible web on the back to stabilize the fabric and for appliqué place ment Fuse appliqué in place with an iron Do not remove fabric from the frame to iron the appliqué material Memo Some patterns may not show all three appli qué steps Sometimes the Appliqué step will be shown as a color Memo Some glue may get onto the presser foot n...

Page 182: ...fter 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 page 26 for Setting the bobbin d Press The carriage will return to its original position e Attach the embroidery frame f...

Page 183: ...us section to reset the bobbin c Press d Press or to move the needle back the correct number of stitches before the spot where the thread broke If you cannot move back to the spot where the thread broke press to select the color and move to the beginning position of that color then use or to move ahead to slightly before where the thread broke e Press to return to the original screen f Press the P...

Page 184: ...y is stopped The next time that the machine is turned on you can choose whether or not to continue the stopped sewing operation a Current stitch number when embroidery was stopped a Turn the main power to ON b Follow the instructions shown on the screen and remove the embroidery frame The following message will appear Memo Even if the power goes out in the middle of embroidery the machine returns ...

Page 185: ...h the embroidery frame and press The previous sewing screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears d Continue embroidering a Stitch number when embroidery is resumed Memo If you want to start a new operation press so the pattern selection screen appears a ...

Page 186: ...abric a Press b Press to weaken the upper thread tension The tension number will decrease c Press Upper Thread is Too Loose The tension of the upper thread is too loose resulting in a loose upper thread loose thread locks or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric a Press b Press to tighten the upper thread tension The tension number will increase c Press Right side Wrong side Note If the ...

Page 187: ...off press TENSION CUT key and then END COLOR TRIM b Press to turn off END COLOR TRIM The key will display as When one color thread is sewn the machine will stop without cutting the thread Using the Thread Trimming Function JUMP STITCH TRIM The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the color This function is initially turned on To turn this function off pre...

Page 188: ...ry b In the MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED display use to change the maximum embroidery speed You can choose from 3 different speed levels c Press Note If design has many trims it is recommended to select a higher jump stitch trim setting in order to reduce the amount of excess tails on backside of fabric The higher number of the jump stitch length selected the fewer number of times the machine will trim In...

Page 189: ... to display the name of the thread colors the time or the embroidery thread number d When the thread number is displayed use to select from six embroidery thread brands pictured below e Press Memo Colors on the screen may vary slightly from actual spool colors EMBROIDERY POLYESTER THREAD COUNTRY COTTON THREAD MADEIRA POLYESTER THREAD MADEIRA RAYON THREAD SULKY POLYESTER THREAD ROBISON ANTON POLYES...

Page 190: ...b Press c In the FRAME DISPLAY use to change the embroidery frame display mode There are 10 choices a Extra large frame embroidering area b Center line c Large frame embroidering area d Medium frame embroidering area e Small frame embroidering area f Grid lines d Press a c d e f b ...

Page 191: ...attern can also be dragged by selecting it directly in the screen with your finger or the touch pen CAUTION When you have revised the pattern check the display of available embroidery frames and use an appropriate frame If you use an embroidery frame not displayed as available for use the presser foot may strike the frame and possibly cause injury a Memo Patterns cannot be moved in screens where d...

Page 192: ...REVISING THE PATTERN 180 Aligning the Pattern and the Needle Example Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle a Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric as shown b Press ABC ...

Page 193: ... to change the size Press to enlarge the pattern proportionately Press to shrink the pattern proportionately Press to stretch the pattern horizontally Press to compact the pattern horizontally Press to stretch the pattern vertically Press to compact the pattern vertically Press to return the pattern to its original appearance a Size of the pattern c Press to return to the original screen a Memo So...

Page 194: ...rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right Press to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left Press to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the right Press to rotate the pattern 1 degree to the left Press to rotate the pattern 1 degree to the right Press to return the pattern to its original position a Degree of rotation c Press to return to the original screen 0 a ...

Page 195: ...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 5 increments can be specified a Press ...

Page 196: ... to the pattern selection screen Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns Combined alphabet character patterns can be sewn with each letter in a different color If MULTI COLOR is set the machine stops after each character is sewn so that the thread can be changed to a different color a Press so that it appears as Press the key again to return to the original setting b After a character i...

Page 197: ... Digital SD Card CompactFlash Memory Stick Smart Media Multi Media Card MMC XD Picture Card CAUTION When using embroidery data other than our original patterns the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches In that case use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data Note Some USB media may...

Page 198: ...der created in USB media can be retrieved Do not create folders in Removable Disk on a computer If embroidery data is stored in a folder in Removable Disk that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine Even if the embroidery unit is not attached the machine will manage embroidery data Tajima dst Embroidery Data dst data is displayed in the pattern list screen by file name the actual image...

Page 199: ... the pattern is saved the display returns to the original screen automatically If the Memory is Full If the screen below displays either the maximum number of patterns have been saved or the pattern you want to save takes 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 sa...

Page 200: ...iginal screen automatically a b Note Do not turn the main power to OFF while the Saving screen is displayed You will lose the pattern you are saving 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 m...

Page 201: ...rn you want to save is in the sewing screen b Insert the USB media into the USB port connector on the machine a USB port connector for media b USB media 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 screen automatically Memo Some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit ou...

Page 202: ...n My Computer on the computer b Press when the pattern you want to save is in the sewing screen c Press Press to return to the original screen without saving The pattern will be temporarily saved to Removable Disk under My Computer d Select the pattern s phc file in Removable Disk and copy the file to the computer Note Do not turn the main power to OFF while the Saving screen is displayed You will...

Page 203: ...rn to the original screen c Press The sewing screen is displayed Recalling from USB Media You can recall a specific embroidery pattern from either direct USB media or a folder in the USB media If the pattern is in a folder check each folder to find the embroidery pattern a Insert the USB media into the USB port connector on the machine see page 189 b Press Embroidery patterns and a folder in a top...

Page 204: ...s the current folder at the top of the list Embroidery patterns and subfolders within a folder are displayed Press to return to the previous folder d Press the key of the pattern you want to retrieve Press to return to the original screen e Press The sewing screen is displayed Recalling from the Computer a Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB port connectors for the computer and...

Page 205: ...he computer are displayed on the selection screen e Press the key of the pattern you want to recall Press to return to the original screen f Press The sewing screen is displayed Note While data is being written do not discon nect the USB cable Do not create folders within Removable Disk Since folders are not displayed stitch pattern data within folders cannot be recalled ...

Page 206: ...tly around the outside of the shape b Embroider 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 t...

Page 207: ... pattern embroidered in step a Be sure that the appliqué fabric completely covers the seam 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...

Page 208: ...EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS 196 ...

Page 209: ...erns 207 Changing Alphabet Character Spacing 207 Reducing Character Spacing 208 Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern 209 Changing the Thread Color 209 Creating a Custom Thread Table 210 Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List 211 Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table 212 Designing Repeated Patterns 213 Sewing Repeated Patterns 213 Repeating One Element...

Page 210: ...he position on the LCD Rotate Patterns You can rotate patterns one degree ten degrees or ninety degrees at a time Enlarge or Reduce Patterns You can make patterns larger or smaller This function is not available for some patterns Create Mirror Images You can create horizontal mirror images This function is not available for some patterns Change Alphabet Character Spacing You can increase or decrea...

Page 211: ... h Patterns from an embroidery card sold separately i Patterns saved in the machine s memory see page 191 j Patterns saved in USB media see page 191 k Patterns saved on the computer see page 192 Memo See page 150 for more information on each category s selection screen Note You can also sew Utility Stitches or Character Decorative Stitches with the embroidery unit attached by pressing or a confirm...

Page 212: ... pages 151 and 153 for more information on selecting patterns The pattern is displayed in the top part of the screen c Press The pattern selected for editing is outlined in red on the embroidery edit display d Proceed to see EDITING PATTERNS on page 203 to edit the pattern Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns When you select character patterns from the embroidery edit screen you can edit the appe...

Page 213: ...ters c Press to change the layout of the pattern If the characters are too small to see press to view a display of all entered characters d Select the layout Example When selecting an arc use and to change the degree of the arc Press to make the arc flatter Press to make the arc rounder Memo When selecting and change to and You can increase or decrease the incline ...

Page 214: ...G PATTERNS TO EDIT 202 e Press to return to the original screen f After you finish your selections press The embroidery edit screen will appear g Proceed to see EDITING PATTERNS on page 203 to edit the pattern ...

Page 215: ...the size of the pattern currently selected c Shows the distance from the center of the frame d Shows the number of colors in the pattern currently selected e Shows the degree of rotation for the pattern Memo If a key display is light gray you cannot use that function with the selected pattern a b c d e a b c d e ...

Page 216: ... patterns or character patterns 183 f Horizontal mirror image key Press this key to make a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern 183 g Character spacing key Press this key to change the spacing of character patterns 207 h Array key Press this key to change the configuration of a character pattern 207 i Multi color key Press this key to change the color of individual characters in a patte...

Page 217: ...gle by which the pattern is rotated Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right Press to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left Press to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the right Press to rotate the pattern 1 degree to the left Press to rotate the pattern 1 degree to the right Press to return the pattern to its original position a Degr...

Page 218: ... pattern proportionately Press to shrink the pattern proportionately Press to stretch the pattern horizontally Press to compact the pattern horizontally Press to stretch the pattern vertically Press to compact the pattern vertically Press to return the pattern to its original appearance a Shows the size of the pattern being edited c Press to return to the original screen a ...

Page 219: ...tern from the screen Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns a Press b Press the key of the layout you want to embroider See page 201 for more information about layout types The display will show the selected layout c Press Changing Alphabet Character Spacing a Press ...

Page 220: ...eturn to the original screen Reducing Character Spacing The spacing between characters can be reduced to 50 of the narrowest character in the group Note It is not recommended to edit data and transfer to other or older version machines Same features do not apply in other machines so problems may occur Character spacing can be reduced only when characters are arranged normally on a straight line ...

Page 221: ...different color Press to change the colors in the sewing order a Color for each character Changing the Thread Color You can change the thread color by moving the color to be changed to the top of the sewing order and selecting a new color from the thread colors in the machine a Press The thread color palette screen displays b Press or to put the color you want to change at the top of the sewing or...

Page 222: ...ne s extensive list of thread colors from nine different thread brands You can select any color and move the color to your custom thread table a Press and then press Press to display P 5 b Use to select where to add a color on the custom thread table You can also touch the palette directly with the touch pen You can scroll through 100 colors at a time using and on the custom thread table a Custom ...

Page 223: ...lected thread color is set in the custom thread table f Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified To delete a specified color from the palette press g Press to return to the original screen Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List a Repeat the previous steps a through c b Press to display the thread list c Use to select a thread color a Thread list b Th...

Page 224: ...inal screen Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table You can select a color from the up to 300 thread colors you have set in the custom thread table a Press The thread color palette screen displays b Press or to put the color you want to change at the top of the sewing order c Press a Color palette Custom thread change key b Color palette The custom thread table will appear a b ...

Page 225: ...m the custom thread table by directly touching the screen with the touch pen a Custom thread b Custom thread table The display shows the changed colors e Press Designing Repeated Patterns Sewing Repeated Patterns Using the border function you can create stitches using repeated patterns You can also adjust the spacing of the patterns within a repeated pattern stitch a Select a pattern and then pres...

Page 226: ...pattern To widen spacing press To tighten spacing press f Complete repeated patterns by repeating steps c through e g Press to finish repeating a b c d Memo You can only adjust the spacing of patterns enclosed in the red frame Memo When there are two or more patterns all patterns will be grouped together as one pattern in the red frame When changing the direction in which the pattern will be repea...

Page 227: ... allows you to design complex repeated patterns a Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut Press to cut horizontally Press to cut vertically The pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected b Use and to select the cut line The cut line will move c Press The repeated pattern will be divided into separate elements d Use and to select the element t...

Page 228: ...nal thread When sewing a series of patterns use the point of this arrow for positioning the following designs to be sewn a Press b Press Note Once you have cut a repeated pattern into separate elements you cannot return to the original repeated pattern Each element can be edited separately in the edit screen See Selecting combined embroidery patterns on page 221 Memo When repeatedly sewing individ...

Page 229: ...screen Press to return to the embroidery edit screen To combine the pattern with other patterns select the next pattern from this screen see page 219 See page 165 for more information about sewing patterns Memo When there are two or more elements use and or and to select a pattern that you want to assign a thread mark s to Memo If you return to the edit screen after pressing press then ...

Page 230: ...wing without repeatedly changing the upper thread or changing the sewing order manually Memo In combined stitch patterns that contain two or more border patterns or other patterns combined with border patterns the sewing order of only the border patterns is changed When a group of two or more patterns using border patterns is repeated the sewing order is changed so that the same color can be sewn ...

Page 231: ...Embroidery Edit 219 6 COMBINING PATTERNS Editing Combined Patterns Example Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing a Press to select an embroidery pattern b Use to view P 4 then select c Press ...

Page 232: ...er Sewing After selecting press to change the character size to M then enter the remaining characters The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the display g Press h Use to move the characters With a USB mouse your finger or the touch pen drag the characters to move them ...

Page 233: ...ecting combined embroidery patterns If multiple patterns have been combined use to select the pattern to be edited If a USB mouse is connected the pattern can be selected by clicking it Move the mouse to position the pointer over the desired pattern and then click the left mouse button In addition patterns can be selected by directly touching the screen with your finger or touch pen Memo Use to se...

Page 234: ...mbroidery order will be as follows a Embroider by following the color order on the right side of the display When the border is finished the cursor will move to the Sewing part of the pattern b Embroider When Sewing is embroidered the display returns to the sewing screen Note Follow the directions in Sewing Embroidery Patterns on page 166 ...

Page 235: ...nd retrieve edited embroidery patterns to and from the machine s memory a personal computer or USB media Refer to the relevant sections in Chapter 5 on saving and retrieving embroidery patterns and follow the same procedures in order to save and retrieve edited embroidery patterns See page 185 for more information about the MEMORY FUNCTION ...

Page 236: ...USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 224 ...

Page 237: ...NTERING STITCH DATA 228 Key Functions 228 Moving a Point 230 Moving Part or All of the Design 231 Inserting New Points 232 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 233 Storing Custom Stitches in Your List 233 If the Memory is Full 233 Retrieving Stored Stitches 234 ...

Page 238: ...he grid and connect all the points with a line d Determine the x and y coordinates of each of the marked points Memo Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH can be a maximum of 7 mm approx 9 32 inch wide and 37 mm approx 1 1 3 inches long Stitches can be designed more easily with MY CUSTOM STITCH if you first draw the stitch on the included grid sheet Memo Simplify the design so that it can...

Page 239: ... 13 12 13 10 12 8 12 7 12 6 10 5 10 10 13 14 14 12 11 10 9 8 6 6 3 2 0 2 Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 16 19 23 22 17 22 23 19 42 1 0 0 6 10 6 0 0 0 Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 3 5 8 12 17 20 24 27 29 31 32 30 27 24 0 5 8 11 13 14 14 13 12 11 9 6 3 1 0 Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 18 16 15 15 16 18 21 25 28 33 37 41 43 44 0 1 3 5 8 1...

Page 240: ... key Press this key to set a point on the stitch design 229 231 i Single triple stitching key Press this key to select whether one or three stitches will be sewn between two points 229 j Point delete key Press this key to delete a selected point 230 k Block move key Press this key to group points together and move them together 231 l Insert key Press this key to insert new points on the stitch des...

Page 241: ...tes with the touch pen move the tip of the pen to a desired point Once you release the pen from the screen a point will be entered into the graph at those coordinates The number of the currently selected point along with the total number of points will be displayed e Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the first two points To sew three stitches press the key so that it...

Page 242: ...he stitch 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 You can also move by using the touch pen b Use to move the point Memo If you have entered points that are too close together the fabric may not feed properly Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space between points If the stitch design is to be repeated...

Page 243: ...e first point of the section that you want to move To move to the first point press To move to the last point press You can also move by using the touch pen b Press The selected point and all points that were entered after it are selected c Press or to move the section d Press The section will be moved ...

Page 244: ...ress or to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point To move to the first point press To move to the last point press You can also move by using the touch pen b Press A new point is entered and moves to it c Use to move the point ...

Page 245: ...ailable in the memory To be able to store the stitch pattern in the machine s memory a previously stored stitch pattern must be deleted Memo Storing a stitch pattern takes a few seconds For details on retrieving a stored stitch pat tern see page 234 Note Do not turn off the machine while the Sav ing message is displayed otherwise the stitch pattern data being saved may be lost Note To save custom ...

Page 246: ...Stored Stitches a Press A list of stored stitch patterns is displayed b Select the stitch pattern Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving c Press To delete the stored stitch pattern press To edit the stored stitch pattern press ...

Page 247: ...g the Race 236 Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case with no marking 237 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 238 Screen Visibility is Low 238 Touch Panel is Malfunctioning 238 TROUBLESHOOTING 240 ERROR MESSAGES 243 Alarm Sounds 248 SPECIFICATIONS 249 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE 250 Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media 250 Upgrade Procedure Using Computer 251 ...

Page 248: ... neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface Then wipe again with a dry cloth Cleaning the Race If dust or bits of dirt collect in the race or bobbin case the machine will not run well and the bobbin thread detection function may not operate Keep the machine clean for best results a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle b Turn the main power to OFF c Remove the...

Page 249: ...rs turn the slotted head screw counterclockwise being careful not to over tighten the screw approximately 30 45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension Note 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 XC3153 351 green screw XC8167 551 no marking contact your nearest authoriz...

Page 250: ...creen until you can see it easily c Turn the main power to OFF and back to ON Touch Panel is Malfunctioning If the screen does not respond correctly when you touch a key the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation follow the steps below to make the proper adjustments a Press your finger anywhere on the screen Holding your finger on the screen turn the main power sw...

Page 251: ...was an error In this case repeat the steps above d Turn the main power to OFF then turn it back to ON Note Only use the included touch pen to touch the screen Do not use a mechanical pencil pin or other sharp object Do not press strongly on the screen Otherwise damage may result Note If you finish the screen adjustment and the screen still does not respond or if you can not do the adjustment conta...

Page 252: ...ipped stitches Machine is threaded incorrectly Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly 29 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the Fabric Thread Needle Combination chart 41 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull Replace the needle 39 Needle is installed incorrectly Reinstall the needle correctly 39 Needle is defective Replace the needle 39 D...

Page 253: ...authorized dealer for the proper stabilizer 157 There was an object placed near the machine and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the object during sewing If 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 165 Fabric outside the frame edges interferes with the sewing arm so the embroidery unit c...

Page 254: ...ushed Press the Start Stop button 3 Main power switch is not turned on Turn the main power to ON 10 Presser foot is not lowered Lower the presser foot 3 Start Stop button was pushed with the foot controller attached Remove the foot controller or use the foot controller to operate the machine 45 Speed control lever is set to control the zigzag stitch width Use the foot controller instead of the Sta...

Page 255: ... This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for other reasons related to thread delivery This message is displayed if the is touched when an unusable embroidery card is inserted This message is displayed when a button such as the Start Stop button is pushed while the presser foot is raised This message is displayed when there is no stitch or embroidery pattern selected...

Page 256: ...ayed when the Start Stop button is pushed while the machine is in embroidery edit mode and a pattern is being edited This message is displayed when there are too many characters and the curved character configuration is impossible This message is displayed when a key on the LCD display is touched while the needle is in the down position This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery m...

Page 257: ...ayed when with the machine in embroidery mode and the small embroidery frame medium embroidery frame or large embroidery frame attached the selected pattern is larger than the embroidery area of the large embroidery frame This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is initializing This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and the embroidery unit tries to initialize wh...

Page 258: ...n embroidery edit mode and you try to use an editing function when the pattern is not completely within the red outline This message is displayed when is pressed when changing thread colors This message is displayed when you try to save a copyright protected pattern to USB media Computer According to copyright laws patterns that are illegal to reproduce or edit cannot be saved to USB media or comp...

Page 259: ...message is displayed when the Presser Foot Lifter button is pushed while the presser foot lever is raised the needle is lowered This message is displayed when you attempt to select a pattern after the USB media in which the pattern is saved has been changed This message is displayed if some malfunction occurs This message is displayed when an error occurs with the USB media This message is display...

Page 260: ...message is displayed when you try to use incompatible USB media This message is displayed when it seems that the upper thread has not been threaded correctly This message is displayed when is pressed the presser foot is raised This message is displayed when the automatic needle threading button is pushed while twin needle sewing is set This confirmation message appears after the machine is turned ...

Page 261: ...8 inches W 12 1 2 inches H 11 1 8 inches D Weight 12 kg 27 lb with case 14 3 kg 32 lb Sewing speed 70 to 1000 stitches per minute Needles Home sewing machine needles HA 130 Embroidery Unit Dimensions 45 8 cm W 13 1 cm H 46 2 cm D approx 18 inches W 5 1 8 inches H 18 1 4 inches D Dimensions of machine with embroidery unit attached 72 4 cm W 30 5 cm H 46 2 cm D approx 28 1 2 inches W 12 inches H 18 ...

Page 262: ... ON The following screen will appear on the LCD b Press c Insert the USB media into the USB port connector on the machine making sure the media only contains the upgrade file d Press The upgrade file is downloaded e Remove the USB media and turn the machine off and on again Memo When the machine s software is upgraded saved combinations of character and decorative stitches are erased During the pr...

Page 263: ...onnectors for the computer and for the machine Removable Disk will appear in My Computer d Copy the upgrade file to Removable Disk The Connected to PC Do not disconnect the USB cable message will appear e When the message disappears press The upgrade file is downloaded f Unplug the USB cable and turn the machine off and on again Note If an error occurs a red text error message will appear If the d...

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Page 265: ...rced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Decorative stitch Decorative stitching top stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Basting stitch Basting 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 20 0 3 4 5 0 30 0 3 16 1 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch For overcasting mending Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button...

Page 266: ...fabrics 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 NO With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO...

Page 267: ...ch Smocking 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 OK J Feather stitch Fagoting decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Fagoting cross stitch Fagoting bridging and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Tape attaching Attaching tape to seam in stretch fabric 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 16 0...

Page 268: ...3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 4 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Honeycomb stitch Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Honeycomb stitch Heirloom decorative hems 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 5 1 8 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 6 0 15 64 1 ...

Page 269: ...eavyweight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Narrow squared buttonhole Buttonholes for light to medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Wide squared buttonhole Buttonholes with extra space for larger decorative buttons 5 5 7 32 3 5 5 5 1 8 7 32 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Squared buttonhole Heavy duty buttonholes with vertical b...

Page 270: ...5 64 3 16 NO Star eyelet For making star shaped eyelets on holes NO Diagonally left up Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Reverse Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Diagonally right up Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Sideways to left Straight For att...

Page 271: ...on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Reverse Zigzag For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual ...

Page 272: ...en 236 machine casing 236 race 236 Combining Patterns character decorative stitches 128 embroidery edit 219 Cord guide bobbin cover 72 Crazy quilt 72 Custom Thread Table 210 212 Cut Tension key 174 D Darning 103 Dart seam 67 Density key 183 E echo quilting 86 Edit end key 217 Editing character decorative stitches 123 embroidery 179 embroidery edit 203 MY CUSTOM STITCH 228 Elastic zigzag stitches 7...

Page 273: ...ge 236 Mirror image key 59 125 183 Multi color key 184 209 Multi directional sewing 110 MY CUSTOM STITCH designing 226 entering data 228 key functions 228 retrieving 234 saving 233 storing in your list 233 N Needle changing the needle 39 changing the needle position 65 fabric thread needle combinations 41 mode 11 twin needle 34 Needle bar thread guides 2 33 34 Needle clamp screw 2 Needle mode sele...

Page 274: ...raight stitch foot 65 Straight stitch needle plate 65 Straight stitches 63 Supplemental spool pin 1 23 34 T Take up lever 33 Tape attaching 73 Tape or elastic attaching 94 Test key 230 233 Thread fabric thread needle combinations 41 thread tension 50 174 Thread color display 177 Thread cutter 1 45 Thread Cutter button 3 Thread density key 126 Thread guide 1 24 26 35 Thread guide plate 1 26 29 Thre...

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