Brother 882-W30, Operation Manuals

Page 1: ... machine Be sure to read this manual before using the machine We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference Be sure to read this manual before using the machine We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference ...

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Page 3: ...rn it off then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet Do not pull on the cord Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3Electrical Hazards This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter If ...

Page 4: ...t needle plate as it could cause the needle to break Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing and follow careful instruction when free motion stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break 7This machine is not a toy Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in should be kept out of t...

Page 5: ... responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance FOR USERS IN CENELEC COUNTRIES This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a sa...

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

Page 7: ...ments of all relevant directives and regulations applied within the European Community The Declaration of Conformity DoC can be downloaded from Brother Solutions Center Visit support brother com and click Manuals select your model click Declaration of Conformity click Download Your Declaration will be downloaded as a PDF file Declaration of Conformity for RE Directive 2014 53 EU CENELEC and Turkey...

Page 8: ...ex the Artifex logo MuPDF Ghostscript the SmartOffice logo and the Ghostscript logo are registered trademarks of Artifex Software Inc Portions Copyright 1998 2016 Artifex Software Inc This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group Portions Copyright 1998 Soft Horizons Portions Copyright 2005 LuraTech Imaging GmbH All Rights Reserved Each company whose software title is me...

Page 9: ... Sewing In the screens appearing in the step by step instructions the parts referred to in the operations are marked with Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen and carry out the operation If while using the machine you experience something you do not understand or there is a function you would like to know more about refer to the index at the back of the Operation Manual in c...

Page 10: ...oot 74 SEWING 77 Sewing a Stitch 77 Sewing Reinforcement Stitches 79 Automatic Reinforcement Stitching 79 Automatic Presser Foot Lowering Function and Thread Cutting Function 81 Sewing Curves 81 Changing Sewing Direction 81 Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics 82 Sewing Hook and Loop Fastener Tape 83 Sewing Lightweight Fabrics 84 Sewing Stretch Fabrics 84 STITCH SETTINGS 85 Setting the Stitch Width 85 Setti...

Page 11: ...ing Stitch Patterns in the Machine s Memory 179 Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media 179 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine s Memory 180 Recalling from USB Media 181 Managing Saved File 182 Transferring Stitch Patterns to the Machine PE DESIGN to this machine 183 Chapter 5 MY CUSTOM STITCH 185 DESIGNING A STITCH 186 ENTERING STITCH DATA 188 Editing Stitch Stored in the Machine 192 USING ST...

Page 12: ...CONTENTS 10 ...

Page 13: ...Chapter 1 Getting Ready ...

Page 14: ...le plate page 198 o Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment When sewing cylindrical pieces remove the flat bed attachment page 16 p Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them page 63 q Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread pa...

Page 15: ...rom to USB media plug the USB media directly into the USB port k SD card slot Insert an SD card into the SD card slot in order to import export stitch patterns and embroidery patterns l Handwheel Rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to raise and lower the needle The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine ...

Page 16: ... guides to help sew straight seams page 110 Remove the needle plate to clean the race page 111 198 g Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide page 61 h Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place page 73 Measurements on the needle plate and the bobbin cover with mark The measurements on the bobbin cover and needle plate are ref...

Page 17: ...and stops automatically page 79 c Reinforcement Stitch button Use this button to sew a single stitch repeatedly and tie off For character decorative stitches press this button to end with a full stitch instead of at a mid point The LED light beside this button lights up while the machine is sewing a full motif and automatically turns off when the sewing is stopped page 79 d Needle Position button ...

Page 18: ... Case Slide the latches on the front of the accessory case outward to open it a Latches Using the Accessory Trays Three presser foot storage trays are stored in the included accessory case For your convenience a presser foot storage tray can be stored in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment a Presser foot storage space of the flat bed attachment b Presser foot storage trays a a b ...

Page 19: ...lips can be stored inside of the accessory case cover Memo Placing bobbin clips on bobbins helps prevent the thread from unwinding from the bobbin In addition snapping bobbin clips together allows the bobbins to be conveniently stored and prevents them from rolling around if they are dropped ...

Page 20: ...t R X56409 051 8 Button fitting foot M 130489 001 9 Dual feed foot SA196 Americas DF1 XF4166 001 Europe DF1AP XF6843 001 other area J N G I A R M 10 Regular dual feed foot XF4419 001 11 Straight stitch foot SA167 Americas F042 XC1973 052 other area 12 Free motion quilting foot C XF4737 001 13 Free motion echo quilting foot E XE0766 001 14 Free motion open toe quilting foot O XF4873 001 15 Embroide...

Page 21: ...967 001 24 Scissors XF2052 001 25 Cleaning brush X59476 051 26 Eyelet punch XZ5051 001 27 Screwdriver small X55468 051 Part Name Part Code 28 Screwdriver large XC4237 021 29 Multi purpose screwdriver SAMDRIVER1 U S A SAMDRIVER1C Canada MDRIVER1 XG1298 001 115Z05E0003 Europe MDRIVER1AP 115Z05E7003 other area 30 Spool cap small 130013 154 31 Spool cap medium 2 One is on machine X55260 153 32 Spool c...

Page 22: ...EF75 XC8481 152 115D05E0001 Europe EF75 115D05E7001 other area 47 Embroidery frame quilt H 240 mm W 240 mm H 9 1 2 inches W 9 1 2 inches XG5558 001 Part Name Part Code 48 Embroidery frame LL H 408 mm W 272 mm H 16 inches W 10 5 8 inches XH1466 001 49 Scanning frame XF9321 001 50 Magnet 6 XF9325 001 51 Embroidery bobbin thread SA EBT Americas EBT CEN X81164 001 115G05E0001 Europe EBT CEN 115G05E700...

Page 23: ...y frame set small H 20 mm W 60 mm H 1 inch W 2 1 2 inches SA437 Americas EF73 XG6663 001 Europe EF73 XC8479 152 other area 2 Embroidery frame set square H 150 mm W 150 mm H 6 inches W 6 inches SA448 U S A SA448C Canada SEF150 XG6761 001 Europe SEF150 115D05E000E other area 3 Embroidery frame set quilt H 200 mm W 200 mm H 8 inches W 8 inches SA446 U S A SA446C Canada EF91 XG6715 001 Europe EF91 XE5...

Page 24: ... other area 15 Side cutter foot SA177 Americas F054 XC3879 152 Europe F054 115C05E7008 other area Part Name Part Code 16 Quilting guide SA132 Americas F016N XC2215 052 Europe F016N 115Z05E7001 other area 17 Embroidery foot W with LED pointer SA197 U S A SA197C Canada FLED1 XF4168 001 Europe FLED1AP 115C05E700W other area 18 Free motion quilting foot SA129 Americas F005N XC1948 052 Europe F005N 115...

Page 25: ...ow Zipper Foot I SA208 U S A SA208C Canada F079 115C05E002D Europe F079AP 115C05E702D other area Part Name Part Code V I 35 Bi level Foot Right SA103 U S A SA103C Canada F081 115C05E002F Europe F081AP 115C05E702F other area 36 Bi level Foot Left SA104 U S A SA104C Canada F082 115C05E002G Europe F082AP 115C05E702G other area 37 Concealed Zipper Foot K SA102 U S A SA102C Canada F080 115C05E002E Euro...

Page 26: ... magnets a Be careful not to pinch your fingers or any objects between the spool stand and the upper cover of the machine b Be sure to keep the magnets away from precision electronics computer disks credit cards with a magnetic stripe etc c Do not use the spool stand if you have a pacemaker Note When rotating the multi purpose screwdriver do not forcefully rotate it in the direction that it does n...

Page 27: ...d guide counterclockwise e Open the upper cover of the machine and then place the spool stand on the upper cover with the notches in the spool stand aligned with the tabs on the upper cover a a b a Note Make sure that the spool stand is firmly secured Otherwise the spool stand may fall during sewing Do not place any object weighing 1 kg or more on the top cover The weight of the spool stand with i...

Page 28: ...g 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 cord Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord or cause fire or ele...

Page 29: ...te appears To set the time date press to cancel the setting press The screen to set time date appears d Press or to set time date a Press to display the time on the screen b Set the year YYYY month MM and date DD c Select whether 24h or 12h setting to display d Set the current time e Press to start using your machine The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set Memo When the machine is turne...

Page 30: ... design embroidery patterns e Wireless LAN key Check the machine s signal strength Press this key to specify the wireless settings 46 f Camera view key Press this key to check the needle location as it is shown on the screen through the built in camera 92 g Machine setting screen key Press this key to change the needle stop position adjust the stitch patterns and embroidery patterns or screen and ...

Page 31: ...utomatically detected by an internal sensor while sewing This enables the fabric to be fed smoothly pages 83 and 91 Page 2 f Select whether 1 01 Straight stitch Left or 1 03 Straight stitch Middle is the utility stitch that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on g Change the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot setting is selected page 89 Adjust the pre...

Page 32: ...less the multi function foot controller is attached to the machine page 34 General Settings Page 4 a Change the display language b Change the brightness of the needle area and work area lights c If the screen is not very clear in certain environments you can adjust the brightness of the screen d Turn both the upper and bobbin thread sensor ON or OFF If it is turned OFF the machine can be used with...

Page 33: ...fter the machine is turned off Page 6 l Select the brightness of the projector m Select whether to show background color when using projector function n Select whether to display outline of the pattern o Select the color of the pointer p The camera needle drop point can be specified page 37 Page 7 q Display the service count which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing Contact...

Page 34: ...lor name i Select the thread brand used to display a pattern when it is opened j Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area k Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area l Press to specify the size of pattern thumbnails m Adjust the distance between the pattern and the basting stitching Page 10 n Select the quality for displaying the fabric in the screen o Era...

Page 35: ...ion f Check the wireless LAN status g Display other menus h Press to reset network operations Setting Functions Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media An image of the settings screen can be saved as PNG file a Insert the USB media into the USB port on the right side of the machine a USB media b USB port b Press The settings screen appears Select the settings screen page that you want to save ...

Page 36: ...ion foot controller d Press Controller Functions that can be specified a Main foot controller Start Stop b Heel switch Select any of the following Thread Cutting Needle Position Up Down Single Stitch Reverse Stitch Reinforcement Stitch Presser Foot Up Down No Setting c Side pedal Memo If you set Reverse Stitch on the side pedal you can create a darning stitch effect using zigzag stitches With both...

Page 37: ...he Start Stop button or touch the screen display to recover from these modes a Press The settings screen appears b Press The General settings screen appears c Display page 5 of the General settings screen d Press circled area to select the time until entering the mode Condition Eco Mode Shutoff Support Mode Available time OFF 10 120 minute OFF 1 12 hour Start Stop button Green flashing Green slow ...

Page 38: ...page 5 of the General settings screen d Press e Press f Connect the USB media that contains your personal image to the USB port of the machine Refer to page 49 about USB connectivity g Press to select the first image The images will appear in a list in this screen Select the desired to specify the image Press to delete the selected image Format bmp jpg png File size Max 2 MB for each image File di...

Page 39: ...Calibration Using the Built in Camera Setting the camera needle position is essential when you use camera or projector function It is not necessary to perform this operation each time but we recommend performing it when the needle is changed Use the white stickers solid included with the machine a Press The settings screen appears b Press The General settings screen appears c Display page 6 of the...

Page 40: ...f The operation is finished when OK appears If NG appears affix a new white sticker and then press If multiple attempts to set the position are not successful contact your nearest authorized Brother dealer Press to memorize the calibration data Press to back to original screen without memorizing the calibration data g Remove the sticker Note Use a new sticker The camera needle position cannot be s...

Page 41: ...the Operation Manual PDF file c Press this key to see explanation for upper threading winding the bobbin changing the presser foot preparing to embroider a pattern and how to use the machine page 40 d Press this key to select utility stitches when you are not sure which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch page 41 e Press this key to see an explanation of the selected stitch page 44 f Press this...

Page 42: ...ormation about threading the machine changing presser feet etc Some of the functions are described in the movies Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions displays information about attaching the embroidery unit preparing fabric for embroidering etc Some of the functions are described in the movies Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions displays trouble...

Page 43: ... the Sewing Guide Function The sewing guide function can be used to select stitch patterns from the Utility Stitch screen Use this function when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application or to get advice about sewing particular stitches For example if you want to sew overcasting but you do not know which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch you can use this screen to get advice W...

Page 44: ...ptions through text and illustrations the tutorial videos assist with machine operation a Press b Press c Press the title of the desired tutorial video The selected tutorial video begins playing d Play the tutorial video a Number of seconds elapsed Total number of seconds Operation keys e After you are finished playing the video press Play Pause Skip back 10 seconds Skip forward 10 seconds Return ...

Page 45: ...ess d Select the video that you want to play To return to the previous screen press e Play the video Use the operation keys as described in Playing a Tutorial Video on page 42 f After you are finished playing the video press MP4 file format Video H 264 MPEG 4 AVC Audio AAC Size 450 H 800 W Memo MP4 file size will be changed to fit the screen If you view the large MP4 file the file will be reduced ...

Page 46: ...yed for each stitch pattern in the Utility Stitch screen Example Displaying information about a Press b Press c Press The screen shows information d Press to return to the original screen Note With the stitch pattern explanation function descriptions can be displayed for the stitch patterns available on the Utility Stitch and Character Decorative Stitch screens Memo The settings remain displayed t...

Page 47: ...d for 3 To search from the current page to the beginning of the document press To search from the current page to the end of the document press c Press to return to the screen before the Operation Manual PDF file was opened d Press to display the first page e Press to display the previous page f Shows the current page total number of pages Press the current page number and then enter a page number...

Page 48: ...re PE DESIGN 11 The machine and computer must be connected to the same network For detailed procedures refer to the manual for the application Specifying Wireless Network Connection Settings The machine can be connected to your wireless network a Press b Set Wireless LAN Enable to ON The machine will begin to emit the wireless network signal Requirements for a Wireless Network Connection The wirel...

Page 49: ...ering the network key password appears SSID Network Key Password Memo The wireless network connection cannot be set up if you do not have the security information How to find the security information a Check the manual provided with your home network b The default SSID may be the manufacturer s name or the model name c If you cannot find the security information contact the manufacturer of the rou...

Page 50: ...achine Name is the name that will be used when registering the machine with embroidery editing software PE DESIGN 11 in order to transfer files Using the Others Menu The Others menu contains the following items a TCP IP settings can be manually entered b Shows the MAC address c Use when proxy settings are required c b a e d f g Memo While connected the signal strength is indicated by the icon in t...

Page 51: ...achine Please visit our website for more details Depending on the type of USB media being used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into the machine s USB port Do not insert anything other than USB media into the USB media port Otherwise the machine may be damaged Do not insert anything other than SD card into the SD card slot Otherwis...

Page 52: ...ove the mouse to position the pointer over the desired key and then click the left mouse button a Pointer Changing Pages If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for additional pages are displayed click the left mouse button with the pointer on or to display the previous or next page Memo Double clicking has no effect a ...

Page 53: ...Chapter 2 Sewing Basics ...

Page 54: ...d unrolls from the front Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool LOWER THREADING CAUTION The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 ...

Page 55: ...etension disk b Pretension disk c Pull it in as far as possible Check to make sure thread is securely set between pretension disks g Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5 6 times 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 If a spool of thread w...

Page 56: ...e the needle to break Memo Sliding the bobbin winding switch to the left switches the machine into bobbin winding mode Use the bobbin winding slider to adjust the amount of thread wound onto the bobbin to one of five levels a Bobbin winding slider b More c Less a b c Note When winding transparent nylon thread on the bobbin stop bobbin winding when the bobbin is 1 2 to 2 3 full If the bobbin was fu...

Page 57: ...ad unwinds from the front of the spool a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt Memo You can change the winding speed by pressing to decrease or to increase in the bobbin winding window Press to minimize the bobbin winding window Then you can perform other operations such as selecting a stitch or adjusting the thread tension while the bobbin is being wound Press in top right of the LCD ...

Page 58: ...uide on the telescopic thread guide and then wind the bobbin according to steps e through k of Using the Supplemental Spool Pin on page 53 to page 55 Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed through the pretension disk correctly the thread may become tangled beneath the bobbin winder seat Wind off the thread according to the f...

Page 59: ...isk c Push the bobbin winder switch to the right and then raise the bobbin at least 100 mm 4 inches from the shaft d Cut the thread near the bobbin and hold the thread end of the spool with your left hand Unwind the thread clockwise near the bobbin winder seat with your right hand as shown below e Wind the bobbin again a Note Make sure that the thread passes through the pretension disk correctly p...

Page 60: ...ead with your left hand g Pass the thread through the guide and then pull the thread out toward the front a Cutter The cutter cuts the thread CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound Otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate...

Page 61: ...lustration Do not cut the thread with the cutter Do not replace the bobbin cover c While holding the upper thread press the Needle Position button to lower the needle a Needle Position button d Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle e Gently pull the upper thread A loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate Note If the thread is not correctly inserted thr...

Page 62: ...l up the bobbin thread pass it under the presser foot and pull it about 100 mm approx 3 4 inches toward the back of the machine making it even with the upper thread a Upper thread b Bobbin thread g Replace the bobbin cover a b ...

Page 63: ...d to tangle and break the needle leading to injury When using the walking foot the side cutter or accessories not included with this machine attach the accessory to the machine after threading the machine Memo The automatic threading function can be used with home sewing machine needle sizes 75 11 through 100 16 When threads such as transparent nylon monofilament or speciality threads are used it ...

Page 64: ...pool insert mini king thread spool 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 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 wou...

Page 65: ...of the needle n Carefully pull the end of the thread that was passed through the eye of the needle If a loop was formed in the thread passed through the eye of the needle carefully pull on the loop of thread through to the back of the needle a a a Note When using thread that quickly winds off the spool such as metallic thread it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut Therefore ...

Page 66: ...ote Some needles cannot be threaded with the needle threader In this case instead of using the needle threader after passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide marked 6 manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front CAUTION Twin needle part code XE4963 001 is recommended for this machine Contact your authorized Brother dealer for replacement needles size 2 0 11 i...

Page 67: ... the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool a Spool cap b Spool pin 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 pretension disks a Thread guide g While holding the thread from the spool pull the thread through the lower notch in the thread guide plate then through the upp...

Page 68: ...a large diameter cross wound thread This spool stand can hold two spools of thread Using the Spool Stand Be sure to use a spool cap that is slightly larger than the spool If the spool cap that is used is smaller or much larger than the spool the thread may catch and sewing performance may suffer Note If the key is light gray after selecting the stitch the selected stitch cannot be sewn in the twin...

Page 69: ...emaining choose the appropriate sized spool cap large or medium Spool cap small cannot be used with the spool cap base a Spool cap b Spool cap base a Attach the spool stand to the machine b Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread feeds off the spool clockwise Firmly insert the spool cap onto the spool pin a b Note When using 2 spools of thread make sure that both spools are f...

Page 70: ...hreading on page 61 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly Using the Spool Net If using transparent nylon monofilament thread metallic thread or other strong thread place the included spool net over the spool before using it When using specialty threads threading must be done manually If the spool net is too long fold it once to match it to the spool size before placing it over the spool Note Guide the...

Page 71: ...peration button is pressed accidentally the machine will start and injury may result Use only home sewing machine needles made for home use Other needles may 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 ...

Page 72: ... 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 Memo The automatic threading function can be used with home sewing machine needle sizes 75 11 through 100 16 When threads...

Page 73: ...n thread Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle regardless of the fabric or thread Embroidery needles Use a 75 11 home sewing machine needle for embroidery Fabric Type Application Thread Size of needle Stitch length mm inch Type Weight Lightweight fabrics Lawn georgette challis organdy crepe chiffon voile gauze tulle lining etc Polyester thread 60 90 65 9 75 11 Fine stitches 1 8 2 5 1 16 3 ...

Page 74: ...notch in the holder a Notch b Pin b Press to unlock all keys and buttons c Raise the presser foot lever CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons 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 selected sti...

Page 75: ...e screw of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder a Multi purpose screwdriver b Presser foot holder screw c Presser foot holder c Remove the screw of the presser foot completely from the presser foot shaft d Set the adapter on the presser foot bar aligning the flat side of the adapter opening with the flat side of the presser bar Push it up as far as possible and then tighten th...

Page 76: ...osen the screw of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder a Multi purpose screwdriver b Presser foot holder screw c Presser foot holder c Position the dual feed foot to the presser foot bar by aligning the notch of the dual feed foot to the large screw Side view CAUTION Use the included screwdriver to tighten the screw securely If the screw is loose the needle may strike the pres...

Page 77: ... keys and buttons All keys and operation buttons are unlocked and the previous screen is displayed Attaching Detaching toe Attach the toe by aligning the pins with the notches and snap it into place a Pins b Notches If you push down on the front and back part of the dual feed foot the toe of the dual feed foot will snap off CAUTION Use the included screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw If the sc...

Page 78: ...wing settings screen d Touch the number to select the feeding of the top fabric Select 00 for sewing in most cases If the feed amount for the top fabric is too little causing the fabric to be longer than the bottom fabric touch a higher number to increase the feed amount for the top fabric If the feed amount for the top fabric is too much causing the fabric to be shorter than the bottom fabric tou...

Page 79: ...le while the machine is in operation Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing Doing so may lead to injury Do not use bent or broken needles Doing so may lead to injury Do not attempt to sew over basting pins or other objects during sewing Otherwise the needle may break and cause injury If stitches become bunched length...

Page 80: ...achine Do not press the Thread Cutter button when there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation The thread may tangle possibly resulting in damage Note When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon monofilament thread or other decorative threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine Memo This machine is equipped with a bobbin thread sensor that warns you when the bobbin ...

Page 81: ... Stop button is pressed Press Reverse Stitch button or Reinforcement Stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches automatically at the end of sewing Refer to the next procedure Automatic Reinforcement Stitching a Reverse stitch b Reinforcement stitch The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected stitch pattern Refer to STITCH SETTING CHART ...

Page 82: ...uire reinforcement stitches at the beginning of sewing If you select one of these stitches the machine will automatically turn on this function the key appears as when the stitch is selected Memo To turn off the automatic reinforcement stitching function press again so it appears as Reverse Stitch button Reinforcement Stitch button Machine starts sewing the stitches and only sews reverse stitches ...

Page 83: ...presser foot is automatically raised so the fabric can easily be rotated Pivoting on page 89 Machine starts sewing and then sews reinforcement stitches while holding the Reverse Stitch button Machine starts sewing at the beginning then completes the stitch pattern and sews reinforcement stitches at the end of sewing Machine sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and sews reinforcement stitch...

Page 84: ...16 inch Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics The machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm approx 1 4 inch thick If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur at an angle help guide the fabric by hand and sew on the downward slope CAUTION Do not forcefully push fabrics more than 6 mm approx 1 4 inch thick through the machine This may cause the needle to break and cause injury Thicker fabrics require a larger n...

Page 85: ...he presser foot remains level enabling the fabric to be fed Sewing Hook and Loop Fastener Tape Memo You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has been raised using the Presser Foot Lifter button Memo Once the trouble spot has been passed the foot will return to its normal position When Automatic Fabric Sensor System Automatic Presser Foot Pressure in the machine settings screen ...

Page 86: ...dge of the hook and loop fastener tape Sewing Lightweight Fabrics Place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier Gently tear off the paper 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...

Page 87: ...ettings for some stitches cannot be changed refer to STITCH SETTING CHART on page 218 If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes Saving Your Stitch Settings on page 107 the stitch settings will return to their default settings Memo For an alternate method of changing the stitch width using the speed controller refer to page 125 Memo Press to save the...

Page 88: ...ght side of the left needle position The value in the display appears with a plus sign Memo Press to save the stitch settings Press to check changes made to the stitch Press to return the stitch length to the original setting CAUTION If the stitches get bunched together lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length Otherwise the needle ...

Page 89: ...per thread Upper Thread is Too Loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric the upper thread is too loose a Upper thread b Bobbin thread c Wrong side d Locks appear on wrong side of fabric Press to tighten the upper thread Note If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too tight In this case refer to Setting the Bobbin on page 58 and rethread t...

Page 90: ...en continue sewing d Once you have reached the end of the stitching press Reverse Stitch button or Reinforcement Stitch button once If stitching such as buttonholes and bar tacking that includes reinforcement stitching has been selected this operation is unnecessary a The point where the Start Stop button was pressed b The point where the Reverse Stitch button or the Reinforcement Stitch button wa...

Page 91: ...oller is pressed down even if the presser foot has been raised Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle otherwise injuries may occur Memo When the pivot setting is selected the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped can be changed according to the type of fabric being sewn Press to display Pivoting Height of the settings screen Touch the number to select the heigh...

Page 92: ... the operating position of the knee lifter handle before inserting into the machine Slide up the knee lifter handle slightly and rotate it while releasing pressure so handle will click into position The knee lifter can be adjusted to three different angles a Knee lifter handle Rotate knee lifter handle till it clicks into the selected position that is most comfortable for you Memo If you press the...

Page 93: ...ile sewing This function is useful for sewing over thick seams page 82 or quilting page 123 a Press The settings screen appears b Set Automatic Fabric Sensor System to ON c Press to return to the original screen CAUTION Only change position of the knee lifter handle when knee lifter is not on the machine otherwise the knee lifter may damage the mounting slot on front of the machine Note If the kne...

Page 94: ...wered by pressing the Needle Position button the feed dogs are lowered At this time the fabric can be shifted to finely adjust the needle drop position Needle Position Stitch Placement is OFF a Press b Set Needle Position Stitch Placement to ON or OFF c Press to return to the original screen Checking the Needle Location in the Screen You can check the stitch image with actual fabric image on the s...

Page 95: ...B media GRID VIEW Press this key to display a grid Press to close the screen NEEDLE DROP POSITION Press to show the needle drop position in the screen as Lower the presser foot before pressing Once the needle drop position appears on the screen you can raise the presser foot and change the needle drop position by moving the fabric a Needle drop position ZOOM Press to enlarge the image in the scree...

Page 96: ... a new AAA alkaline battery LR03 a Slide the lid with your finger to remove it b Install a new AAA alkaline battery LR03 in the dual purpose stylus with the negative end pointing up USING THE PROJECTOR CAUTION Do not stare directly at the projector light Otherwise blindness may result WARNING Do not disassemble or modify the dual purpose stylus Do not use metallic objects such as tweezers or a met...

Page 97: ...right side of the holder can be used to hold the dual purpose stylus Dual purpose stylus holder a Firmly insert the dual purpose stylus holder into the hole b With the flat part of the dual purpose stylus facing to the machine insert it into the dual purpose stylus holder IMPORTANT Do not put your hand fabric or any object between the built in camera and the light emitting part of the dual purpose...

Page 98: ...es Projecting the Stitch Pattern with the Projector Using the projector the selected stitch pattern can be projected onto the fabric a Select a stitch pattern b Press The selected stitch pattern and the adjustment keys are projected onto the fabric PROJECTOR FUNCTIONS UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCHES Note A stitch pattern cannot be selected from the LCD while a stitch pattern is ...

Page 99: ...l Purpose Stylus The stitch width stitch length and L R Shift can be changed for the stitch pattern projected by the projector a Use the dual purpose stylus to adjust the stitch width stitch length and sewing position a Stitch width setting b Stitch length setting c L R Shift setting d Press to select a different stitch pattern The specified settings are applied to the projected stitch pattern Mem...

Page 100: ...t the length of the main guideline d Select the color of the main guideline e Specify the position of the main guideline f Press to finish specifying the guideline settings Sub guideline a Select the color of the sub guideline b Specify the position of the sub guideline c Press to finish specifying the guideline settings Sub guideline a Select the color of the sub guideline b Specify the grid size...

Page 101: ... UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCHES Sewing Basics 99 2 Sub guideline a Select the color of the sub guideline b Specify the angle of the sub guideline c Specify the seam allowance of the sub guideline a b c ...

Page 102: ...PROJECTOR FUNCTIONS UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCHES 100 ...

Page 103: ...Chapter 3 Utility Stitches ...

Page 104: ...pending on the type of fabric and thread that is used 105 b Presser foot display Shows the presser foot code Attach the presser foot indicated in this display before sewing 72 c Selected stitch display Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch 105 d Stitch preview Shows a preview of the selected stitch When shown at 100 the stitch appears in the screen at nearly its actual size Press t...

Page 105: ...g is stopped press this key to return to the beginning of the stitch 106 i Single Repeat sewing key Press this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches 106 j Mirror image key Press this key to create a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern If the key display is light gray a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn 105 k Needle mode selection key single double Pr...

Page 106: ...ern the machine may sew reverse stitches 79 t Automatic thread cutting key Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function Set the automatic thread cutting function before sewing to have the machine automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing depending on the stitch pattern the machine may sew reverse stitches and trim the threads after sewing 88 u Needl...

Page 107: ...y 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 Memo Swipe the key of a category or stitch pattern sideways to display hidden categories Memo For details on each stitch refer to STITCH SETTING CHART on page 218...

Page 108: ... stitching b Re start stitching Sewing Continuous Single Stitch Sewing Press to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing Using the Image Key You can display an image of the selected stitch You can check and change the colors of the image of the screen a Press An image of the selected stitch is displayed b Press to change the thread color of the stitch on the screen Press to display an enla...

Page 109: ... the settings to be retrieved Press to return to the original screen without retrieving settings a Numbered keys d Press The selected settings are retrieved and the original screen automatically appears 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 pattern will appear Close the message and delete a setting re...

Page 110: ...sser foot Straight stitch Left Straight stitch Left Straight stitch Middle Straight stitch Middle Triple stretch stitch Stem stitch Decorative stitch Basting stitch Memo If the selected stitch has a double mark at the top of the key display you can sew reverse stitches holding the Reverse Stitch button page 79 If the selected stitch has a dot mark at the top of the key display you can sew reinforc...

Page 111: ... Stitch button or the 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 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 automat...

Page 112: ...hes Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover with Mark While sewing align the edge of the fabric with the 16 mm approx 5 8 inch mark on the needle plate or bobbin cover with mark depending on the needle position left or middle center needle position stitches only For stitches with a left needle position Stitch width 0 0 mm a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e N...

Page 113: ...and buttons b Remove the needle and the presser foot holder refer to page 69 73 c Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either are attached d Slide the needle plate lever toward you a Slide toward you The needle plate opens e Slide out the regular needle plate with your right hand to remove it f Insert the tabs on the straight stitch needle plate into the notches in the machine ...

Page 114: ...nd d Insert the ends of the thread into the dart with a hand sewing needle e Iron the dart to one side so that it is flat Memo When using the straight stitch needle plate many straight stitches become middle needle position stitches If a straight stitch is selected that is not applicable for use when the straight stitch needle plate is attached an error message will be displayed to prevent the use...

Page 115: ...b 10 to 15 mm approx 3 8 inch to 9 16 inch c About 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches e Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather then tie the threads f Smooth the gathers by ironing them g Sew on the seam line and remove the basting stitch Flat Fell Seam Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly a Select and attach presser foot J b Sew the finish line then cut half of the...

Page 116: ...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 the edge of the fold a Wrong side Finished flat fell seam a Surface Pintuck a Mark along the folds on the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side b Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only a Surface c Select and attach presser foot I ...

Page 117: ... automatic reinforcement stitching are preset reverse stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing Press the 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 ...

Page 118: ...fabric while positioning the right hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric a Needle drop position 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 Patchwork for Crazy Quilt Turn back the desire...

Page 119: ...ding the thread d Set the zigzag width from 2 0 2 5 mm approx 1 16 3 32 inch e Attach presser foot N f Position the fabric right side up on top of the cord and place the cord to the rear of the machine under the presser foot a Fabric right side b Gimp thread g Lower the presser foot and start sewing to make a decorative finish Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching ...

Page 120: ...the fabric c Sew along the presser foot guide a Guide d Press the Start Stop button to stop sewing when you are finished and raise the presser foot and needle to remove the fabric by pulling it back Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch CAUTION After the stitch width is adjusted rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise Check that the needl...

Page 121: ...cast Note Fine adjustment of the stitching on the fabric can be done with L R Shift Before sewing your project be sure to sew trial stitches using the same conditions as in the actual project Memo For best results when sewing stretch fabrics decrease the pressure of the presser foot a CAUTION Recommended stitches are noted S in the lower right corner therefore sure to only select one of these stit...

Page 122: ...elow the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed direction a Presser foot b Upper thread g Make a cut of approximately 20 mm approx 3 4 inch in the fabric a 20 mm approx 3 4 inch h Position the fabric so that the right side of the cut is on top of the guide plate and the left side of the cut is underneath the presser foot a Guide plate lower knife b Presser foot c Upper thread i Lower the ...

Page 123: ...n low and mid speed and do not touch the knives or operation lever of the side cutter while sewing to avoid equipment damage or injury a Guide plate lower knife b Upper knife c Operation lever Note If the width has been adjusted rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise Check that the needle does not touch the side cutter If the needle touches the side cutter it might cause the needle to br...

Page 124: ...ch Smocking stitch Rick rack stitch Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Hemstitching Hemstitching Single diamond overcast Overcasting stitch Piecing stitch Right Piecing stitch Middle Piecing stitch Left Hand look quilting Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Quilting appliqué stitch Quilting stippling Memo When a stitch pattern in the quilting stitches category only qui...

Page 125: ...ew the quilt with the dual feed foot to keep the quilt top batting and backing from sliding The dual feed foot has a motorized belt that moves together with the feed dogs in the needle plate during sewing For straight line quilting use the dual feed foot and the straight stitch needle plate Always select a straight stitch middle needle position when using the straight stitch needle plate a Select ...

Page 126: ...y c Turn the appliqué over and attach the stabilizer 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 CAUTION Be ...

Page 127: ...the original 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 Example Changing the width h When you are finished sewing set...

Page 128: ...ng 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 needle may break wh...

Page 129: ...rew 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 multi purpose screwdriver with your left hand a Presser foot holder screw g Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut and then move the fabric at a consistent pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2 0 ...

Page 130: ... bar e Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the multi purpose screwdriver with your left hand Use the multi purpose screw driver setting the position to 1 page 24 a Presser foot holder screw Note Free motion open toe quilting foot O can also be used with the straight stitch needle plate We recommend using free motion open toe quilting...

Page 131: ... b Press to set the machine to free motion sewing mode The key appears as the quilting foot is raised to the necessary height then the feed dogs are lowered for free motion sewing c Follow the steps on page 72 to remove the presser foot d Remove the presser foot holder page 73 and the screw Memo Do not be discouraged with your initial results The technique requires practice E E CAUTION With free m...

Page 132: ...ewdriver large g Using the measurement 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 Rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to raise the feed dogs CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the included screwdriver large Otherwise the needle may touch the quilting foot causing it to be...

Page 133: ...stitch stretch Memo When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of Fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem Thick fabric Normal fabric Seen from the side 2 1 3 1 2 1 2 1 3 3 4 2 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric...

Page 134: ...ic b Normal fabric If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold The needle is too far to the left Press to decrease the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem Thick fabric Normal fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold The needle is too far to the right Press to increase the stitch width so that the needle sligh...

Page 135: ...pray adhesive fabric glue or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to the fabric This will keep the fabric from moving during sewing a Appliqué b Fabric glue b Select or Adjust the stitch length and width to correspond to the appliqué shape size and quality of material page 85 c Attach presser foot J Check that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the appliqué then start sewing a Appliqué m...

Page 136: ...ppearance of shells along the curve of a collar This stitch pattern can be used for edging the neckline or sleeves of dresses and blouses a Select b Increase the upper thread tension for an attractive scallop finish to the shelltuck stitches page 87 c To make 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 o...

Page 137: ... following stitches can be sewn on top of a pressed 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 Memo To make shell tucks at the edge of a collar or neckline follow the stitch pattern s instru...

Page 138: ...pproximately 2 0 Setting the Stitch Length on page 86 and Setting the Thread Tension on page 87 c Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm approx 2 inches d Sew the seams leaving approximately 10 mm approx 3 8 inch between the seams then trim excess thread leaving 50 mm approx 2 inches a Approximately 10 mm approx 3 8 inch e Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather and ...

Page 139: ...away Tape or Elastic Attaching a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot J b Set the stitch length to 4 0 mm approx 3 16 inch and loosen the upper thread tension to 2 0 Setting the Stitch Length on page 86 and Setting the Thread Tension on page 87 c Sew two rows of straight stitches on the right side of the fabric then pull the bobbin thread to create the necessary gather d Place the tape...

Page 140: ...N 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 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 Using the Automatic Threading button may result in damage to the machin...

Page 141: ... stitching symmetrical Hemstitching 3 Drawn Work 2 a Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm approx 3 16 inch area which are not yet open Pull out four threads leave five threads and then pull out four threads The width of five threads is approximately 4 mm approx 3 16 inch or less a Approx 4 mm approx 3 16 inch or less b Four threads pull out c Five threads leave b Select c Sew the d...

Page 142: ...c when the needle is raised d End the basting with reinforcement stitches Memo A wing needle can be used for Hemstitching 3 Memo When you use the basting stitch for gathering do not use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning you should lift the presser foot rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise pull up the bobbin thread and pull a length of top and bobbin thread out from the rear of th...

Page 143: ...ent cannot be opened Be sure to first remove any necessary accessories Sew trial stitches on fabric that is the same as that used in your project referring to Fabric Thread Needle Combinations on page 71 The built in camera detects the position of buttonhole foot A Do not touch the camera Refer to NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS on page 12 Do not peel the A sticker off buttonhole foot A...

Page 144: ...s reinforcement stitches and then stops Memo The maximum buttonhole length is about 47 mm approx 1 3 4 inches diameter thickness of the button Memo The size of the buttonhole is determined by the size of the button in the button holder plate a b a b a 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 illustra...

Page 145: ... CAUTION When using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole do not put your hand or finger in the path of the ripper The ripper may slip and cause injury Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended Memo For keyhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole Then insert a pin along the inside of one of the bar tacks insert a seam ripp...

Page 146: ...cs Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot and allow for easier and even feeding a Presser foot b Thick paper c Fabric Memo After using the seam ripper to cut open the threads over the buttonhole trim off the threads a d c b Memo Example For a button with a diameter of 15 mm about 9 16 inch and thickness of 10 mm about 3 8 inch align th...

Page 147: ...onhole on the fabric a Starting point b End point c Buttonhole sewing b Attach monogramming foot N and select stitch to sew the left side of the buttonhole c Press the Start Stop button to start sewing d Sew the desired length for the buttonhole and press the Start Stop button again e Select stitch to sew the bar tack and press the Start Stop button The machine will automatically stop after sewing...

Page 148: ...ght 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 complete i Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric j Refer to page 143 to open the buttonhole ...

Page 149: ... hold the end of the upper thread and then press the Start Stop button to start the machine Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches and then stops Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Darning Darning Memo The maximum length for darning is 50 mm approx 1 31 32 inches a d c b Note Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Set the presser foot so that there is no g...

Page 150: ...m approx 1 16 inch e Gently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing When sewing is completed the machine will sew reinforcement stitches and stop automatically Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Bar tack Memo Bar tacks can be between 10 mm approx 25 64 inch and 50 mm approx 1 31 32 inches a c b Note Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot b...

Page 151: ...utton more securely repeat the process e Gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing The machine stops automatically when sewing is finished f From the wrong side of the fabric pull the end of the bobbin thread to pull the upper thread through to the wrong side of the fabric Tie the two thread ends together and cut the threads g After the button is attached select another stitch and r...

Page 152: ...her on the wrong side of the fabric d Cut off any excess thread Eyelet Use this stitch for making belt holes and other similar applications a Select or b Use in either the stitch width display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet a Large 7 mm approx 9 32 inch b Medium 6 mm approx 15 64 inch c Small 5 mm approx 13 64 inch c Attach monogramming foot N then rotate the handwhe...

Page 153: ...e the free arm b Select and attach monogramming foot N c Set the needle in the fabric at the sewing start point and sew seam 1 as shown a Start Point d Select and sew seam 2 as shown The fabric will move sideways guide the fabric by hand to keep sewing straight e Select and sew seam 3 as shown The fabric feeds forward while stitching backward Note If the stitch pattern comes out poorly make adjust...

Page 154: ...ddle of each side of the zipper tape a Basting stitches b Zipper c Wrong side d Remove presser 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 Memo For details on each stitch refer to STITCH SETTING CHART on page 218 Note Make sure you sew using the middle needle position CAUTION When using zipper...

Page 155: ...ric a Reverse stitches b Wrong side of fabric c Basting stitches d End of zipper opening c Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the zipper while maintaining 3 mm approx 1 8 inch of sewing space a Zipper pull tab b Wrong side of fabric c Zipper teeth d End of zipper opening e 3 mm approx 1 8 inch d Remove presser foot J CAUTION Make sure the needle does not stri...

Page 156: ...er 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 then continue...

Page 157: ...SEWING THE STITCHES Utility Stitches 155 3 n Open the zipper and sew the rest of the seam a Basting stitches b 7 to 10 mm approx 1 4 inch to 3 8 inch c Reverse stitches d 50 mm approx 2 inches ...

Page 158: ...SEWING THE STITCHES 156 ...

Page 159: ...Chapter 4 Character Decorative Stitches ...

Page 160: ...atin h Satin i Cross Stitches j Combinable Utility k Disney l Alphabet characters gothic font m Alphabet characters handwriting font n Alphabet characters outline o Cyrillic font p Pocket q Press this key to create your own stitches with the MY CUSTOM STITCH function page 188 Note If the screen is locked unlock the screen by pressing While the screen is locked no other key can be operated a b c d ...

Page 161: ... Character Decorative stitch patterns Wide and Various Wide Botanical Wide Motifs and Messages Narrow and Various Narrow Botanical Candlewicking Large Satin Satin Cross Stitches Combinable Utility Disney Alphabet characters gothic font Alphabet characters handwriting font Alphabet characters outline Cyrillic font ...

Page 162: ... sew b Press the key of the stitch pattern you want to sew The selected stitch pattern is displayed Selecting Character Stitch Patterns Entering characters from the groups shown below for example Blue Sky a Press or to select a font b Press to change the selection screens c Press and then enter B d Press and then enter lue ...

Page 163: ... and then repeat the procedure from step a Deleting Characters a Press and then press to delete the last character b Select the correct character Adding Characters a Press so that screen displays b Press or to move the cursor in front of the character where you want to add characters c Select the character you want to add Adjusting the Character Spacing The space between the characters can be adju...

Page 164: ... spacing and press to decrease the character spacing Memo The default setting is 0 No number less than 0 can be set Changing character spacing by this method pertains to all characters Spacing changes are valid not only while entering characters but also before and after the entering of characters ...

Page 165: ...ght and even during sewing Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics lightweight fabrics or fabrics with coarse weaves attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric If you do not wish to do so place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper a Fabric b Stabilizer c Thin paper Thread 50 60 Needle With lightweight regular or stretch fabrics the Ball point needle golden colored With heavyweight...

Page 166: ...me conditions as the real sewing and adjust the stitch pattern as explained below If the stitch pattern does not turn out well even after making adjustments based on the stitch pattern make adjustments for each stitch pattern individually a Press and select b Attach monogramming foot N and sew the stitch pattern c Compare the finished stitch pattern to the illustration of the correct stitch patter...

Page 167: ...d the stitch pattern will shorten If the stitch pattern is skewed to the left Touch to increase the number in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed and the stitch pattern will slide to the right If the stitch pattern is skewed to the right Touch to decrease the number in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The displayed value decreases each time the ...

Page 168: ...ns Make stitch patterns larger or smaller make mirror images etc EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Note Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a stitch pattern is selected a b c x w v r s u t o p q n h m g j i l k f e d z y Q R S ...

Page 169: ...ettings without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings 169 m Step effect key Press this key to make step stitch patterns 175 n Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations 179 o Thread tension key Shows the automatic thread tension setting of the currently selected stitch pattern You can use and to change the thread tension settings 87 p L R Shift key Press to sh...

Page 170: ... of fabric and thread that is used 105 y Thread density key After selecting the stitch pattern use this key to change the thread density of the stitch pattern 170 z Maintain aspect ratio key Press this key to maintain the aspect ratio when enlarging or reducing the stitch pattern 169 Q Stitch pattern selection key Press this key to enter or edit the stitch pattern immediately after the selected st...

Page 171: ... To create a vertical mirror image select a stitch pattern press and then press Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image To create a horizontal mirror image select a stitch pattern press and then press Sewing a Stitch Pattern Continuously Press and then press to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing Memo When the select all on off key appears as the size of all stitch patterns can be changed ...

Page 172: ... press Sewing returns to the beginning of the selected stitch pattern W from the point where sewing was stopped b Press the Start Stop button to continue sewing 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 When the select all on off key appears as the thread densit...

Page 173: ...of the image on the screen a Press An image of the selected stitch pattern is displayed b Press to change the thread color in the image to red blue black or yellow The color changes every time you press the button c Press to display the enlarged image d Scroll with your finger to view any part of the image that extends out of the viewable display area e Press to return to the original screen ...

Page 174: ...ion about MY CUSTOM STITCH You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes mirror image stitch patterns and others Before Combining Single stitch sewing is automatically selected for sewing combined stitch patterns If you want to sew the stitch pattern continuously press after finishing the stitch pattern combination Combining Various Stitch Patterns Example a Press b Select c Press COMBIN...

Page 175: ...Press The large size stitch will be selected b Press so that it displays c Press again and then press to change the size The size of the stitch pattern changes Memo Stitch patterns are deleted individually starting with the last stitch pattern entered by pressing Memo To change the size of the stitch pattern while maintaining the aspect ratio press the maintain aspect ratio key ...

Page 176: ... continuously The entered stitch pattern is repeated Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns Example a Press b Press c Press again press and then press The stitch pattern is flipped along a vertical axis d Press The entered stitch pattern is repeated ...

Page 177: ...d then press 3 times The length of the image is set to d Press The entered stitch pattern is repeated Making Step Stitch Patterns You can use the keys to create a step effect also 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...

Page 178: ...S 176 Example a Press b Press The next stitch pattern will move to the right c Press again d Press The next stitch pattern will move to the left e Press and then press The entered stitch pattern is repeated More Examples Press ...

Page 179: ...COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Character Decorative Stitches 177 4 Press Press Press ...

Page 180: ...W drives You can also use the following types of USB media with the USB Memory Card Reader USB card writer module Secure Digital SD Card CompactFlash Memory Stick Smart Media Multi Media Card MMC xD Picture Card To create file folders use a computer Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data If the name of the stitch data file folder cannot be identified for example because the name...

Page 181: ... previously saved stitch pattern Press and then refer to Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine s Memory on page 180 Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media When sending stitch patterns from the machine to USB media plug the USB media into the machine s USB port a Press Note Do not turn the main power to OFF while the Saving screen is displayed You will lose the stitch pattern you are saving Memo...

Page 182: ...y returns to the original screen automatically Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine s Memory a Press The pocket selection screen appears b Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed press the thumbnail a Saved stitch patterns The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen will be displayed Note Do not insert or remove USB media wh...

Page 183: ...se Stitch patterns and a folder in a top folder are displayed c Press when there is a subfolder 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 stitch pattern of any combined stitch patterns c Path The path shows the current fold...

Page 184: ...You can delete the saved file or save to machine s memory from USB media a In the retrieving screen from USB press and touch the stitch pattern you want to manage b Choose the command Press to select all displayed stitch patterns Press to deselect all selected stitch patterns Press to delete the selected stitch patterns Press to save the selected stitch patterns in the machine s memory ...

Page 185: ... Transferring Stitch Patterns to the Machine PE DESIGN to this machine For detailed procedures refer to PE DESIGN manual Version 11 or higher a In the stitch pattern selection screen press and then press The stitch patterns transferred from the application appear ...

Page 186: ...USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 184 ...

Page 187: ...Chapter 5 MY CUSTOM STITCH ...

Page 188: ...connect all the points with a line d Determine the x and y coordinates of each of the marked points DESIGNING A STITCH Memo Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH can be a maximum of 7 mm approx 9 32 inch wide and 37 mm approx 1 1 3 inches long Stitches can be designed more easily with MY CUSTOM STITCH if you first draw the stitch on the included grid sheet Memo Simplify the design so that...

Page 189: ... 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 190: ...key Press this key to store the stitch being created 194 i Block move key Press this key to group points together and move them together 191 j Insert key Press this key to insert new points on the stitch design 192 k Set key Press this key to set a point on the stitch design 189 191 l Arrow keys Use these keys to move over the display area 189 192 m Point to point key Use these keys to move from p...

Page 191: ...e pen to a desired point Once you release the pen from the screen a point will be entered into the graph at those coordinates The number of the currently selected points along with the total number of points will be displayed e Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the first two points To sew three stitches press the key so that it appears as f Use to move to the second ...

Page 192: ... Use to move the point You can also move by using the dual purpose stylus Memo If you have entered points that are too close together the fabric may not feed properly Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space between points If the stitch design is to be repeated and linked make sure that linking stitches are added so that the stitch designs will not overlap a Linking stitches You can touch on t...

Page 193: ...ITCH DATA 191 MY CUSTOM STITCH 5 Moving Part or All of the Design a Press The selected point and all points that were entered after it are selected b Press or to move the section c Press The section will be moved ...

Page 194: ...n the design where you want to add a new point To move to the first point press To move to the last point press b Press A new point is entered and moves to it c Use to move the point You can also move by using the dual purpose stylus Editing Stitch Stored in the Machine a Press ...

Page 195: ...nd stitch that you want to edit Scroll to display the other stitches Selected stitch is displayed in the grid c Press Edit the stitch as you like Memo When retrieving a saved custom stitch to be edited refer to Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine s Memory on page 180 ...

Page 196: ...toring a stitch press to sew a test run of the stitch USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES Note When saving file to USB be sure to insert USB media into the USB media port Memo Storing a stitch pattern takes a few seconds For details on retrieving a stored stitch pattern refer to page 195 Note Do not turn off the machine while the Saving message is displayed otherwise the stitch pattern data being saved m...

Page 197: ...stitch pattern in the machine s memory you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern Press and then refer to Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine s Memory on page 180 Retrieving Stored Stitches a Press b Press c Choose or to retrieve Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving Memo You can also retrieve the stitches by the procedure to retrieve the Decorative Character ...

Page 198: ...USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 196 d Select the stitch pattern you want to retrieve and press ...

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Page 200: ...ntly wipe it with a soft dry cloth Do not use organic solvents or detergents Cleaning the Machine Casing If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface Then wipe again with a dry cloth Cleaning the Race a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle b Turn the main power to OFF c Remove the needle and the p...

Page 201: ... installing the bobbin case j Insert the tabs on the needle plate into the notches in the machine a Tabs b Notches k Press down on the right side of the needle plate to secure it Note Do not apply oil to the bobbin case If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread sensor the sensor may not operate correctly a a b c a b b a CAUTION Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thre...

Page 202: ...obbin case area a Cutter c Attach the needle plate About the Maintenance Message Once this message appears it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center for a regular maintenance check Although this message will disappear and the machine will continue to function once you press the message will display several more times unt...

Page 203: ...s do not change even after the thread tension is adjusted a Lower side of fabric b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower thread Cause Incorrect lower threading If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the lower thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For t...

Page 204: ...ttling noise is made and sewing cannot continue Looking under the fabric there is tangled thread in the bobbin case Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy Remove the tangled thread and then correct the upp...

Page 205: ...plate a Thread guide plate g While holding the thread in your right hand pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated h Guide the thread down up then down through the groove as shown in the illustration i Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide marked 6 by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration a Needle bar thread guide j T...

Page 206: ... are not being used the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches Refer to Fabric Thread Needle Combinations on page 71 to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are being used Cause 3 An appropriate upper tension is not selected Adjust the upper thread tension to select an appropriate thread tension The appropriate thread t...

Page 207: ... clockwise to raise the needle out of the fabric and then remove the needle Refer to CHANGING THE NEEDLE on page 69 d Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder Refer to CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT on page 72 e Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it If the fabric can be removed remove it Continue with the following steps to clean the race f Slide the needle plate lever toward you a Sli...

Page 208: ...Handwheel d Select zigzag stitch At this time increase the stitch length and width to their maximum settings e Slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle bar and feed dogs operate correctly If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate the machine may be malfunctioning therefore contact CAUTION Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper...

Page 209: ... machine For details on the machine refer to UPPER THREADING on page 61 h Perform trial sewing with normal fabric Note The thread may have become tangled as a result of incorrect upper threading Make sure that the machine is correctly threaded Note Remember when sewing thin fabrics select a center stitch that is shorter in length and use the straight stitch needle plate for straight sewing stitche...

Page 210: ...was not wound onto the bobbin correctly Wind the thread that was pulled off around the bobbin 5 or 6 times clockwise 53 The empty bobbin was not set on the pin properly Set the empty bobbin on the pin and slowly turn the bobbin until you hear it click in place 52 While winding the bobbin the bobbin thread was wound below the bobbin winder seat You have not wound the bobbin thread properly when you...

Page 211: ...l the fabric during sewing Spool cap is set incorrectly Check the method for attaching the spool cap then reattach the spool cap 61 There are scratches around the opening in the needle plate Replace the needle plate or consult your authorized Brother dealer 198 There are scratches around the opening in the presser foot Replace the presser foot or consult your authorized Brother dealer 72 There are...

Page 212: ...ted fabric Check the Fabric Thread Needle Combinations chart 71 The upper thread is too tight The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread 58 Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin thread correctly 58 Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound Use a correctly wound bobbin 52 There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesn t rotate properly Replace t...

Page 213: ...ace the needle 69 Thread is entangled Cut the entangled thread and remove it from the race Zigzag foot J is slanted on a thick seam at the beginning of stitching Use the presser foot locking pin black button on the left side on zigzag foot J to keep the presser foot level while sewing 83 The fabric feeds in the opposite direction The feed mechanism is damaged Contact your authorized Brother dealer...

Page 214: ...ne 58 Character or decorative stitch patterns are misaligned Stitch pattern adjustment settings were set incorrectly Revise the stitch pattern adjustment settings 164 Stitch pattern does not turn out Wrong presser foot was used Attach the correct presser foot 218 Did not use a stabilizer material on thin fabrics or stretch fabrics Attach a stabilizer material 163 Thread tension is set incorrectly ...

Page 215: ...tch while the single hole needle plate is installed This message is displayed when the needle plate is removed with the machine on or when the machine is turned on and embroidery or embroidery edit mode is selected This message is displayed when the machine needs to be maintained page 200 This message is displayed when you try to combine more than 71 stitch patterns This message is displayed when ...

Page 216: ... and the Start Stop button or the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out This message is displayed when the memory is full and the stitch pattern or embroidery pattern cannot be saved This message is displayed when after selecting a stitch pattern or is pressed and the stitch pattern is about to be deleted This message is disp...

Page 217: ...ge 36 This message is displayed when the image is deleted This message is displayed when you press in the screen other than the utility stitch or press in the screen other than the utility stitch or character decorative stitch This message appears when you try to start sewing utility stitches or character decorative stitches with the embroidery foot with the LED pointer attached to the machine Rem...

Page 218: ...hes per minute Needles Home sewing machine needles HA 130 Embroidery Unit Box 2 of 2 Dimensions of embroidery unit Approx 637 mm W 150 mm H 576 mm D approx 25 5 64 inches W 5 29 32 inches H 22 43 64 inches D Dimensions of machine with embroidery unit attached Approx 973 mm W 349 mm H 576 mm D approx 38 5 16 inches W 13 47 64 inches H 22 43 64 inches D Dimensions of box Approx 800 mm W 695 mm H 205...

Page 219: ...a device should only contain the upgrade file a USB media b USB port d Press The upgrade file is loaded e Remove the USB media and turn the machine off and on again UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE Note When using USB media to upgrade the software check that no data other than the upgrade file is saved on the USB media being used before starting to upgrade Compatible operating systems Windows 7 W...

Page 220: ...cement stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 9 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Triple stretch stitch General sewing for reinforcement and decorative topstitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Stem stitch Reinforced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 3 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Decorati...

Page 221: ...32 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 4 0 5 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Overcasting stitch Stretch knit seam 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 4 0 5 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Single diamond overcast Reinforcement and seaming stretch fabric 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 3 0 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Single diamond overcast Reinforcement of stretch fabric 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 8 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J With side cutter Str...

Page 222: ... tuck edge Shell tuck edge finish on fabrics 4 0 5 32 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Satin scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse edge of handkerchief 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 0 5 1 64 0 1 5 0 0 13 64 OK J Scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse edge of handkerchief 7 0 9 32 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 4 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Patchwork join stitch Patchwork stitches decorative st...

Page 223: ... hems triple straight at center 3 5 9 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Hemstitching zigzag Decorative hems top stitching 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 3 0 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 OK J Hemstitching Decorative hems lace attaching pin stitch 3 5 9 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems 3 0 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 3 5 9 64 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Hemstitchin...

Page 224: ...Hemstitching Decorative hems smocking 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems smocking 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 16 13 64 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems smocking 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems 5 0 13 64 0 0 7 0 0 9 32 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Ladder stitch Decorative hems Fag...

Page 225: ...r thick fabrics for larger flat buttons 7 0 9 32 3 0 7 0 1 8 9 32 0 5 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64 3 64 NO Tapered keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes in medium to heavy weight fabrics for larger flat buttons 7 0 9 32 3 0 7 0 1 8 9 32 0 5 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64 3 64 NO Keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes with vertical bar tack for reinforcement in heavyweight or thick fabrics 7 0 9 32 3 0 7 0 1 8 9 32 0 5 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64...

Page 226: ...rners NO Forward Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Diagonally right down Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Sideways to left Zigzag For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric NO Sideways to right Zigzag For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric NO Forward Zigzag For attaching appliqu...

Page 227: ... 64 13 64 NO Quilting appliqué stitch Quilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching binding 2 00 5 64 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 2 0 5 64 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Shell tuck edge Shell tuck edge finish on fabrics 4 00 5 32 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Blanket stitch Appliqués decorative blanket stitch 3 50 9 64 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Quilting stippling Backgrou...

Page 228: ...1 64 13 64 NO Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 5 00 13 64 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 2 0 5 64 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Hemstitching Decorative hems and bridging stitch 6 00 15 64 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 2 0 5 64 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Single diamond overcast Reinforcement and seaming stretch fabric 6 00 15 64 0 00 7 00 0 9 32 3 0 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 13 64 NO Overcasting stitch Reinforcement of stretch fabric or deco...

Page 229: ...ch selection screens 159 Cleaning LCD screen 198 machine casing 198 race 198 Clock 27 Combining stitch patterns character decorative stitches 172 Cord guide bobbin cover 117 Crazy quilt 116 D Darning 147 Dart seam 112 Dual feed foot 74 123 Dual purpose stylus 94 189 Dual purpose stylus holder 95 E Echo quilting 129 Eco mode 35 Editing character decorative stitches 166 MY CUSTOM STITCH 188 Elastic ...

Page 230: ...or 94 96 Q Quilting 121 free motion 126 with satin stitches 125 R Race 198 Reinforcement stitch 79 Reinforcement Stitch button 79 Retrieving character decorative stitch patterns 180 machine s memory 180 MY CUSTOM STITCH designs 195 stitch settings 107 USB media 181 utility stitches 107 Reverse Stitch button 79 Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 15 79 Reverse Reinforcement stitches 79 S Satin stit...

Page 231: ... U Up Close Viewer for U S A only 93 Upgrading 217 Upper threading twin needle mode 64 using the Automatic Threading button 61 using the spool net 68 USB media recalling 181 saving 179 usable 178 USB mouse 49 USB port connector for media 13 179 Utility stitches key functions 103 retrieving 107 saving 107 selecting 102 sewing type selection key 41 stitch pattern explanation key 44 stitch selection ...

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