Brother HE 120, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Easy Thread Cassette System Operation Manual CPS5XV Y GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 1 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 2: ... in carton SA250 TC1 XC4716 023 3 Monogramming foot N X53840 351 4 Zipper foot I X59370 051 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 051 21 Needle changing tool XC4551 020 6 Blind stitch foot R XC4051 051 22 Operation manual XC6369 121 7 Button fitting foot M X59375 151 23 Quick reference guide XC6375 021 8 Seam ripper X54243 001 24 Spool cap special XA5752 021 9 Bobbin 4 SA156 SFB XA5539 151 25 Embroide...

Page 3: ...ap to create a table When the sewing machine is not being used store the machine with the flap folded up Remove the flap to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs i Sliding leg Pull out the sliding leg during free arm sewing j Operation buttons Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle page Cover D k Operation panel Select a stitch from those that ap...

Page 4: ...r view a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine b Balance wheel Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card d Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off e Power supply jack Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply ...

Page 5: ...r reinforcement stitches Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other For details refer to Securing the stitching page 51 g Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed CAUTION Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there i...

Page 6: ... there are items that are not displayed on the LCD e Menu key Select pattern group and when it is in embroidery returns to the initial embroidery screen f Settings key Press to set the needle stop position the buzzer sound and more g Memory key Press to enter character embroidery combined stitch patterns My Custom Stitch patterns etc into the sewing machine memory h Sewing machine help key Press t...

Page 7: ...215 002 3 Guide foot SA133 F017N XC1957 002 8 Water soluble stabilizer SA520 BM4 X81267 001 4 Walking foot SA140 F033N XC2214 002 Stabilizer material for embroidery SA519 BM3 X81175 001 5 Quilting foot SA129 F005N XC1948 002 9 Embroidery card Refer to next page 6 40 colors embroidery threads SA740 ETS 40 X80928 100 10 Embroidery set small H 2 cm X W 6 cm H 1 inch X W 2 1 2 inch SA431 EF61 XA6630 0...

Page 8: ...erfly SA347 XA8206 001 14 Large Floral SA314 XA1223 001 48 Australian Flowers SA348 XA8250 001 15 Cute Kids SA315 XA1325 001 49 Folk Art SA349 XA8348 001 16 Dogs Cats SA316 XA1406 001 50 Fairy Floral SA350 XA8414 001 19 Marine SA319 XA2452 001 52 Bear Collections SA352 XA8511 001 20 Petite Designs SA320 XA2869 001 53 Scene SA353 XA8936 001 21 Needlework SA321 XA2873 001 54 Tea Time SA354 XA9129 00...

Page 9: ... simply insert the thread cassette into the compartment to thread the needle page 24 b Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 18 c Built in stitches You can select from the built in stitches available including utility stitches and decorative stitches page 66 d One touch lower threading You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 21 e A...

Page 10: ... Bobbin precautions 18 Winding the bobbin 18 Installing the bobbin 21 Upper Threading 23 About the spool of thread 23 Loading the spool into the thread cassette 24 Threading the needle 27 Using the extra spool pin 29 Thread the needle manually without using the needle threader 30 Using the twin needle 31 Pulling up the bobbin thread 33 Replacing the Needle 35 Needle precautions 35 Needle types and...

Page 11: ...stitching 72 Overcasting Stitches 74 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G 74 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 75 Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter 76 Basic Stitching 78 Basting 78 Basic stitching 78 Blind Hem Stitching 80 Buttonhole Stitching 82 Buttonhole sewing 83 Button sewing 87 Zipper Insertion 89 Inserting a centered zipper 89 Inserting a side z...

Page 12: ...the embroidery unit 134 Removing the embroidery unit 136 Preparing the fabric 138 Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric 138 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 139 Attaching the embroidery frame 142 Attaching the embroidery frame 142 Removing the embroidery frame 143 Selecting embroidery patterns 144 Copyright Information 144 Embroidery pattern types 144 LCD liquid crystal display o...

Page 13: ...7 Troubleshooting 164 Error messages 169 Nothing appears in the LCD 172 Operation beep 172 Cancelling the operation beep 173 Index 174 SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 7 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 14: ...nsert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where 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 req...

Page 15: ...ating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in this main lead are colored in accordance with the following code As the colors of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not corr...

Page 16: ...s For a longer service life 1 When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used 3 Do not drop or hit the machine 4 Always consult th...

Page 17: ...ibed in this chapter Turning the Machine On Off 12 LCD liquid crystal display operation 14 Winding Installing the Bobbin 18 Upper Threading 23 Replacing the Needle 35 Replacing the Presser Foot 40 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 43 SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 11 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 18: ...ords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power 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 d...

Page 19: ...ot sewing b Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off c Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord d Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operate...

Page 20: ...ement g Automatic thread cutting h Horizontal mirror image key i Number of stitches in group j Number of the selected stitch k Increase value l Decrease value Stitch group selection screen Press Menu key to display the screen for selecting the stitch group The details are explained in Selecting stitching page 47 Memo z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached z Refer to...

Page 21: ...olors specified with the PE DESIGN Ver 5 0 is saved on a blank card the stored custom thread colors are displayed on the machine if ON is selected for this setting Automatic thread cutting for embroidery Press this key to use the automatic thread cutting function when embroidering Stitch width control Allows the stitch width to be adjusted with the sewing speed controller Vertical pattern adjustme...

Page 22: ...ase Example Changing the needle stop position d When settings are complete press Back key X The initial screen appears again Note z The Thread color index is the color number display used when embroidery cards made by PE Design are used z The NO is the number for the sewing machine z Settings that are changed are not lost when the power is turned off SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 16 Monday June 30 20...

Page 23: ... b Winding the bobbin c Installing the bobbin d Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment f Embroidery frame attachment g embroidery foot attachment h Replacing the presser foot X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears Pressing Back key returns you to the item selection screen d Press Next page key to switch to the next page If you press Previous page key yo...

Page 24: ...s with a click c Swing up the bobbin thread spool pin Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possible a Bobbin thread spool pin Only use the Bobbin part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from older mode...

Page 25: ...ioned toward the left slide the spool cap onto the bobbin thread spool pin as far as possible until the right side of the spool touches the right end of the bobbin thread spool pin CAUTION Note z If a spool of thread 12 mm 1 2 inch in diameter and 75 mm 3 inch high is inserted onto the bobbin thread spool pin use the special spool cap a 12 mm 1 2 inch b 75 mm 3 inch 1 2 Two spool cap sizes are ava...

Page 26: ... slack j Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat a Slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter X The thread is cut to a suitable length CAUTION k Slide the sewing speed controller to the right so that the speed will be fast a Sewing speed controller l Press Start stop button once a Start stop button If it does not start when the start stop button is ...

Page 27: ...controller back to its original position Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the balance wheel is turned after winding the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread CAUTION a Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens b Remove the bobbin cover Use a bobbi...

Page 28: ...hen pull the thread out toward the front a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread g Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side X The bobbin threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading on the next page Memo z You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin t...

Page 29: ...te compartment cover Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette When using spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette use the extra spool pin When using the extra spool pin attach either the large or small white spool cap depending on the size of the spool Use the spool cap with a diameter that is slightly larger than the diameter of the spool a Spool cap large b Spool cap sm...

Page 30: ...s on the thread cassette while threading it a Turn on the sewing machine b Open the thread cassette compartment cover at the top on the left side of the machine Two spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break S...

Page 31: ... spool pin a Spool cap orange b Spool pin c Cover f Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the left as seen from the top a Spool g Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin With the rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the top slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible until the down side of ...

Page 32: ...h as metallic thread use the thumb of your left hand to lightly press down on the area indicated in the illustration to create an opening that allows for easier threading a Push b Gap k Pass the thread along the bottom of the thread cassette Follow arrow 4 indicated on the thread cassette l Pass the thread through the notch in the lower right corner of the thread cassette and then pull the thread ...

Page 33: ...e needle at the same time that the thread cassette is inserted Memo z The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 z Thread with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader z The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle z If the needle threader cannot be used refer to Thread the needle manually without u...

Page 34: ... thread hook refer to Loading the spool into the thread cassette page 24 and perform the procedure again starting from step b The thread cassette can be inserted whenever the presser foot lever is raised or lowered However when the side cutter is attached be sure to lower the presser foot lever before installing the thread cassette For more details refer to Sewing overcasting stitches using the si...

Page 35: ...ment slowly press it down z If the sewing machine could not be threaded try performing the procedure again starting from loading the spool of thread into the thread cassette Using the extra spool pin When using spools with a size that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette use the extra spool pin a Place the spool of thread onto the extra spool pin a Extra spool pin b Spool b Slide the spool ca...

Page 36: ... with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker the wing needle or the twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader thread the needle as described below a Remove the needle Refer to Replacing the needle page 37 When using the wing needle the twin needle or thread that cannot be used with the needle threader be sure to remove the needle otherwise the machine may be damaged b Check that the thre...

Page 37: ...into the thread cassette page 24 c Load the spool for the second thread color onto the extra spool pin For more details refer to steps a through d in Using the extra spool pin page 29 d Use the two threads to thread the thread cassette and then cut the threads Thread the thread cassette along arrows 3 through 6 indicated on the thread cassette For more details refer to steps j through m in Loading...

Page 38: ...lower hook of the needle bar thread hooks and then use it to thread the right needle i Attach zigzag foot J For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the Presser Foot page 40 CAUTION j Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch For stitch selection see Selecting stitching page 47 See Stitch Settings page 66 for stitches that use a twin needle CAUTION k Press Settings key in t...

Page 39: ...thread through the slot Do not cut the thread with the cutter c While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand press Needle position button twice to raise the needle a Needle position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up d Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread When using the twin needle be sure to se...

Page 40: ...bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine f Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side 2 1 SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 34 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 41: ...observe these precautions is extremely dangerous for example if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below CAUTION Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 35 Monda...

Page 42: ...tion Thread Size of Needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 80 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 80 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Satin Silk thread 50 80 Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30 50 90 14 100 16 Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 Tweed Silk thread Stretch fabrics Jersey Thread...

Page 43: ...needle is bent Do not use a bent needle a Flat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle a Press Needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle position button b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Lower the presser foot lever a...

Page 44: ...edle stopper f While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same way CAUTION Using the needle changing tool Use the needle changing tool to replace the needle as described below a Place the needle in the hole in the needle changing tool b Lift up the needle changing tool so that the fork hooks onto the needle clam...

Page 45: ...t side of the needle toward the rear of the machine f Lift up the needle changing tool so that the fork hooks onto the needle clamp screw g Insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and then use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw X The needle is installed h Lower the needle changing tool off of the needle Note z The needle changing tool can not be used for the twin needl...

Page 46: ...Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break Only use ...

Page 47: ...lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Note z When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong presser foot is installed turn off the sewing machine attach the correct presser foot and then select the desired stitch again z For details on the press...

Page 48: ...er foot page 40 b Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Attaching the presser foot holder a Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar b Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand a Screwdriver Note z...

Page 49: ...he left X With the flap removed free arm sewing is possible b Pull the sliding leg at the bottom of the machine out toward you a Sliding leg During free arm sewing be sure to pull out the sliding leg c Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top d When you are finished with free arm sewing push the sliding leg back into position e Then install the flap back to its or...

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Page 51: ...eparations for sewing are described in this chapter Sewing 46 Adjusting the Thread Tension 54 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 56 Useful Functions 59 Useful Sewing Tips 62 SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 45 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 52: ...e For details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 13 2 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 47 3 Attach the presser foot Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 4 Position t...

Page 53: ...ch number and settings are displayed e If necessary specify the setting for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc Memo z Uses of stitches and other stitch selections are explained in UTILITY STITCHES page 65 z Automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and other settings are explained in Useful Functions page 59 Note z When a stitch is selected the icon for the ...

Page 54: ...abric under the presser foot If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way d While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching e Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot lev...

Page 55: ...once a Start stop button X The machine starts sewing If you continue to hold the start stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed c When the end of the stitching is reached press Start stop button once X The machine stops sewing with the needle down in the fabric d When you have finished sewing press Needle position button X The needle is raised e ...

Page 56: ...f When the end of the stitching is reached completely release the foot controller X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric g When you have finished sewing press Needle position button X The needle is raised h Cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 52 Memo z When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sew...

Page 57: ...nt stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching The machine sews at a slow speed when the reverse reinforcement stitch button is held down a Reverse reinforcement stitch button X While the reverse reinforcement stitch button is held pressed reverse stitches are sewn d After sewing back to the beginning of the stitching release the reverse reinforcement stitch button X The...

Page 58: ...itching b Reinforcement stitching Memo z The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching For details refer to Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches page 59 Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing cut the threads Using the thread cutter button a When you wish to finish the stitching press Thread cu...

Page 59: ...lic threads or other special threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads a When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped press Needle position button once a Needle position button X The needle is raised b Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever c Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine and then pass the threads through the...

Page 60: ...bbin thread Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread e The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric Turn the thread tension dial downward to a lower number to loosen the upper thread Upper thread is too loose If the upper th...

Page 61: ...ed b Referring to the illustration below turn the thread tension dial on the left side of the sewing machine The larger the number is the greater the upper thread tension a Thread tension dial c Test it until the thread tension is suitable Memo z Recommended tension setting for normal stitching is 3 4 5 within the shaded area of the upper tension dial 1 Tight Loose SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 55 Mo...

Page 62: ... width narrower press To make the stitch width wider press X The stitch width is changed If the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased For groups other than utility stitches When selecting stitches in the decorative stitch satin stitch cross stitch and combined utility stitch groups press after making the setting Memo z To reset the stitch width to its standard setting select the same ...

Page 63: ...r the selected stitch appears For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 47 Immediately after the stitch is selected the standard settings highlighted appear c To make the stitch length shorter press To make the stitch length longer press X The stitch length is changed If the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn th...

Page 64: ...emo z To reset the stitch length to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value z means the setting cannot be adjusted CAUTION If the stitches are bunched together increase the stitch length Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 58 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 65: ...achine is set for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching To turn automatic reverse reinforcement stitching off press When the sewing machine is turned off the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching setting is cancelled d Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press Start stop button once a Start stop button X After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the machine starts sewin...

Page 66: ...end of the stitching This is called programmed thread cutting If programmed thread cutting is set automatic reverse reinforcement stitching is also set a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Select a stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 47 c Press on the LCD X You get and the sewing machine is set for programmed thread cutting and automatic reverse ...

Page 67: ...on is pressed while sewing Press the reverse reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching z If the power is turned off programmed thread cutting will be turned off Mirroring stitches You can sew the mirror image of a stitch horizontally left and right a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Select a stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 47 ...

Page 68: ...iffer depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction a When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing press Needle position button to lower the n...

Page 69: ...ase the button The foot will lock in place level with the seam allowing the fabric to feed X Once the trouble spot has been passed the foot will return to its normal position CAUTION Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly If this occurs place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with th...

Page 70: ...arking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch left needle position Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the needle plate The distance between the markings in the upper scale is 1 8 inch 3 mm and the distance between the markings in the grid is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeter...

Page 71: ...tching 80 Buttonhole Stitching 82 Zipper Insertion 89 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 94 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 96 Reinforcement Stitching 103 Eyelet Stitching 107 Decorative Stitching 108 Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 116 Sewing combined patterns 119 Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch 123 SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 65 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 72: ...nd attaching appliqués 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes Reverse No Right 8 J Beginning sewing from the right needle position 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes Reinforcement Yes 2 point zigzag stitch 9 J Overcasting on mediumweight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes Reinforcement Yes 3 poi...

Page 73: ...rcasting on both pieces of fabric such as with tricot 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes Reinforcement No 24 J Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes Reinforcement No Smocking stitch 25 J Smocking stitching and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes Reinforcement No Fagoting stitch...

Page 74: ...eight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes Reinforcement No 37 N Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes Reinforcement No 38 N Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 ...

Page 75: ... 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 No Automatic reinforcement No 53 A Darning thick fabrics 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 No Automatic reinforcement No Bar tack stitch 54 A Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose 2 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 0 4 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement No Button sewing stitch 55 M Button sewing 3 5 1 8 2 5 4 5 3 32 3 1...

Page 76: ...ng on thin and mediumweight fabrics while cutting the fabric 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 Reinforcement No 66 S Overcasting on thick fabrics while cutting the fabric 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 Reinforcement No 67 S Overcasting on mediumweight and thick fabrics while cutting the fabric 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 Rei...

Page 77: ...ngth width Left Right Flipping Decorative stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Satin stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N Yes Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 Cross stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 71 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 78: ...re 16 satin stitches You can sew combinations of multiple decorative stitches d Combined utility stitches Can be combined You can sew with combinations from 39 utility stitches e Cross stitches Can be combined There are 14 types of cross stitches You can sew combinations of multiple decorative stitches f My custom stitches You can design original stitches For details refer to Designing a Pattern M...

Page 79: ...t a different stitch press the to remove a selected pattern h If necessary specify the setting for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches refer to the following pages Note z When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot ...

Page 80: ...ting stitching page 47 c Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Guide d Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide a Needle drop point Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch 11 Preventing fraying in me...

Page 81: ...ine reverse stitching 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 J Zigzag stitch right needle position 8 Preventing fraying right baseline reinforcement stitching 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 2 point zigzag stitch 9 Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and stretch fabrics 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 3 point zigzag stitch 10 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1...

Page 82: ...cation Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch 63 Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 S 64 Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 65 Preventing fraying in thin and mediumweight fabrics while cutting the fabric 3 5 1 8 3 5...

Page 83: ...ter a Guide plate If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut i Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a straight line 63 the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 16 inch a 5 mm 3 16 inch Memo z The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13 oz denim z After using the side cutt...

Page 84: ...fabric at the beginning of the stitching Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting stitch 6 Temporarily securing 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 J Straight stitch left needle position 1 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reverse stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 2 Basic stitching and ...

Page 85: ...the straight stitch left needle position is set to its standard setting 0 0 mm the distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm 1 2 inch If the stitch width is changed between 0 and 7 0 mm 1 4 inch the needle position will also change By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric a seam allowa...

Page 86: ...of fabric b Basting c Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 e Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Wrong side of fabric b Fold of hem c Guide Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Sti...

Page 87: ...lightly catches the fold of the hem 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 slightly catches the fold of the hem a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 56 g Sew with the fold of the hem against the press...

Page 88: ... 64 1 16 45 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized 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 46 Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 47 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 48 Bound buttonholes 5 0 3 16 0 0 6 0 0 15 64 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 49 Keyhole b...

Page 89: ... buttonhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm 3 16 inch a Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole a Marks on fabric b Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole 1 1 1 1 5 2 1 3 ...

Page 90: ...15 mm 9 16 inch X The size of the buttonhole is set c Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 e Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Mark on fabric front b Red mark...

Page 91: ...wards the pin and open the buttonhole a Seam ripper For keyhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole a Eyelet punch When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric CAUTION Changing the density of the stitching A...

Page 92: ... part of buttonhole foot A shown in the illustration b It fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it c Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 d Select stitch 46 or 47 e Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread f Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing g When sewing is finished gently pull the gimp t...

Page 93: ...off later do not set the sewing machine for programmed thread cutting e Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button f Place the button in the position where it will be sewn and lower the presser foot lever a Button X The button is held in place When attaching four hole buttons first sew the two holes closest to you Then slide the button so that th...

Page 94: ... wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching j When you are finished attaching the button slide the drop feed lever to to the right as seen from the rear of the machine to raise the feed dogs Memo z The feed dog position switch is normally set to the right side z The feed dogs come up w...

Page 95: ...ing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 78 c Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Widt...

Page 96: ...3 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 CAUTION i Topstitch around the zipper a Stitching b Right side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening CAUTION j Remove the basting stitching 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 2 1 I When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle does not touch th...

Page 97: ...stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric e Press the seam allowance so that the right side the side that will not be stitched has an extra 3 mm 1 8 inch a Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1 8 inch f Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch and then bas...

Page 98: ...the fabric a Basting stitching m Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in step g change it to the left pin a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle does not t...

Page 99: ...ng of stitching e Basting stitching CAUTION o When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever p Remove the basting stitching open the zipper and then continue sewing When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break 1 2 3 4 5 SE BrotherE_s...

Page 100: ...tic tape be used a Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric a Elastic tape b Pin b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual ...

Page 101: ...e tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 95 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 102: ...iqués 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 61 Attaching appliqués and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 2 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch 57 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 7 mm from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 58 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 7 mm from the left edge...

Page 103: ...to Replacing the presser foot page 40 e Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 f Turn the balance wheel toward you and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué When sewing around corners stop the machine with the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqué raise the presser foot lever and then t...

Page 104: ...or the left side of the presser foot a Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 c Select stitch 57 or 58 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 The piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD d Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric...

Page 105: ...om layers of fabric is called quilting Quilts can easily be sewn using the walking foot and the quilting guide a Baste the fabric to be quilted b Remove the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 42 c Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw d Lower the presser foot lever insert the press...

Page 106: ...d a Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder Walking foot Presser foot holder b Adjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot causing it to bend or break Before starting to sew...

Page 107: ...our left hand a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION d Slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine a Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine X The feed dogs are lowered e Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 f Use both hands to hold the...

Page 108: ...s ON for stitch width control setting X The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller e Press Back key X The initial screen appears again f Select stitch 60 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 g While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower Slide...

Page 109: ...ck Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple ...

Page 110: ...n with the correct size a Do not reduce the gap e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot a Buttonhole lever b Bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g...

Page 111: ...ength of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn b Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 c Select stitch 52 or 53 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 d Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the area to be darned and then lower the presser foot lever a Tear b 2 mm 1 16 inch Pass the upper thread down through the hole ...

Page 112: ...left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and then cut the threads h Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Memo z If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length p...

Page 113: ...sser foot lever e Start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops f Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Memo z If thin thread is used the stitching may be too open If this occurs sew ...

Page 114: ...ics to add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 26 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 27 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Scallop stitch 21 Satin scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 N Decorative stitch 33 Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 3 5 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1...

Page 115: ...For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 56 f Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric g After sewing is finished remove the paper Decorative stitch 40 Heirloom stitching etc 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 N 41 5 0 3 16 1 ...

Page 116: ...broidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric a Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 b Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page ...

Page 117: ...ke shells are called shell tucks They are used to decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics a Fold the fabric along the bias b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 c Select stitch 20 and then increase the thread tension For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 and Changing the upper thread tension page 55 J SE BrotherE_sgml bo...

Page 118: ... For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 b Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances a Wrong side of fabric b 7 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance c Straight stitch c Select stitch 22 23 or 24 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 d Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew over the seam with the center ...

Page 119: ...0 b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 c Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 or 41 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 When sewing with the wing needle select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less d Start sewing CAUTION Partially removing threads is called drawnwork This gives a beautiful resul...

Page 120: ...tails refer to Selecting stitching page 47 d With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed section e Press on the LCD X The pattern is flipped f Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching g Press and set the horizontal mirror image key back to OFF N N SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 114 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 121: ...n unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch a 4 mm 3 16 inch b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 c Select stitch 36 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 47 d Sew along the center of the unfrayed section 1 N SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 115 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 122: ...kness of the fabric being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is used the desired result may not be achieved Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project In addition while sewing be sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order to prevent the fabric from slipping Sewing patterns a Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 b ...

Page 123: ...fabric being sewn or the sewing speed If this occurs adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project a Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 40 b Press Menu key on the display panel and select the decorative stitch group X The screen containing the various types of stitches appears c Select X The pa...

Page 124: ...een appears g Press Next page key twice X The screen for adjusting the pattern appears h Press or X Make the necessary adjustments according to how the pattern is sewn Press to increase the adjustment setting Press to decrease the adjustment setting i Press Back key X It returns to the adjustment pattern screen j Select once again start the sewing machine and check the stitching Continue adjusting...

Page 125: ...ombined utility stitch types b Select the first pattern X The first pattern is selected and appears in the LCD When the sewing is started the selected pattern is sewn repeatedly until the sewing machine is stopped c Select the next pattern X The combined patterns appear in the LCD To remove a selected pattern press in the LCD The pattern that was selected last is removed To combine patterns from d...

Page 126: ...ingle sewing X turns to and you can now sew the specified pattern repeatedly Checking the pattern When the specified pattern is not displayed on the LCD check the pattern using the following steps a Press X The screen for checking the pattern is displayed b Press and confirm the pattern c Press Back key X The initial screen appears again Memo z The combined pattern can be stored for later use For ...

Page 127: ...hting d Press X Saving appears while the pattern is being stored in the pocket Do not turn off the sewing machine while a pattern is being stored otherwise the pattern data may be lost Recalling a pattern a Press Memory key in the operation panel Recall the stored pattern X The screen for selecting a pocket appears b Select the pocket 1 5 where the combined pattern you wish to recall are stored in...

Page 128: ...sure that no pattern is selected on the display c Select the pocket where the pattern you wish to delete is stored indicates an empty pocket indicates a pocket where a pattern is already stored X The selected pocket key is shown in reverse highlighting and the stored patterns is displayed d Check the contents if they can be deleted then press X The stored pattern is deleted and turns to SE Brother...

Page 129: ...s line and with the start point and the end point of the design at the same height b If the pattern will be repeated determine the space between the repeating patterns c Mark the points in the pattern that are positioned at intersections in the grid and then link those points with a continuous straight line d Determine the sewing order For a more attractive stitch close the pattern by intersecting...

Page 130: ...d specify the coordinates of the first point Specify the coordinates using and press e Specify whether single stitching or triple stitching will be sewn between the points is single stitching and gives triple stitching f Specify the coordinates of the second point and then press g Repeat steps e through f to specify each point If you make a mistake entering a point press and the previous point is ...

Page 131: ...ttings such as reverse reinforcement stitching in the same way as with other stitches To revise the pattern press Memo z The pattern you entered can be stored for later use For details refer to Storing a pattern page 121 SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 125 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 132: ...5 0 9 35 14 29 10 2 10 32 14 30 16 1 11 30 11 31 19 0 12 30 5 32 23 0 13 29 3 33 22 6 14 26 8 34 17 10 15 24 10 35 22 6 16 18 13 36 23 0 17 13 14 37 19 0 18 12 14 38 42 0 19 13 12 Point Point 0 0 0 20 16 10 1 3 5 21 18 12 2 5 8 22 21 13 3 8 11 23 25 14 4 12 13 24 28 14 5 17 14 25 33 13 6 20 14 26 37 11 7 24 13 27 41 8 8 27 12 28 43 5 9 29 11 29 44 0 10 31 9 11 32 6 12 30 3 13 27 1 14 24 0 15 21 0 ...

Page 133: ...g neatly 128 Attaching the embroidery foot 131 Attaching the embroidery unit 134 Preparing the fabric 138 Attaching the embroidery frame 142 Selecting embroidery patterns 144 Embroidering 150 Convenient Functions 154 SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 127 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 134: ...like towels For details refer to Optional Accessories page 1 Embroidery thread For the upper thread use the embroidery thread or country thread For the bobbin thread use the embroidery bobbin thread For details refer to Optional Accessories page 1 Note z For good quality embroidery designs be sure to use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines z Before starting to sew be sure there is e...

Page 135: ...placing the needle refer to Replacing the needle page 37 CAUTION Other Embroidery frames small and large are optional For details refer to Optional Accessories page 1 Since ball point needles gold colored are needles for fabrics where stitches are easily skipped such as pattern stitching and stretch fabrics be absolutely sure not to use them for embroidery The needle may be broken or bent SE Broth...

Page 136: ...he Bobbin page 18 5 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in an embroidery frame For details on preparing the fabric refer to Preparing the fabric page 138 6 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit For details on attaching the embroidery frame refer to Attaching the embroidery frame page 142 7 Pattern selection Turn the pow...

Page 137: ...r foot lever X The presser foot is raised At the time of purchase the presser foot lever is up d Press and hold the black button on the back of the presser foot holder to release it a Black button b Presser foot holder X Detach the presser foot from the presser foot holder Always use the embroidery foot Q when embroidering If the wrong presser foot is used the needle may hit the presser foot and b...

Page 138: ... embroidery foot perpendicular h Tighten the presser foot holder screw Turn the screwdriver toward the front CAUTION 1 2 3 1 2 Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot Q when attaching it The needle might break or cause injury Be sure to tighten the screw with the included screwdriver If the screw is loose the needle might hit the presser foot and break or bend Before sewing a...

Page 139: ...he sewing machine c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised d Loosen the presser foot holder screw and remove the embroidery foot Q Turn the screwdriver toward the back e Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Attaching the presser foot holder page 42 1 1 SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 133 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 140: ...e and do not forcefully move it It could be the cause of malfunctions z Put the cover on the embroidery unit for storage Attaching the embroidery unit Get the included embroidery unit ready a Turn off the sewing machine b Pull the flap to the left and remove it Do not move the sewing machine with the embroidery unit in place The embroidery unit may be dropped and cause injury Do not bring your han...

Page 141: ... in until it clicks and stops X The embroidery unit is attached f Turn on the sewing machine X A message will be displayed on the LCD g Be sure that no objects or hands are near the embroidery unit and touch on the LCD When an animation is displayed on the LCD the message above will be displayed if you touch the LCD with your finger X The embroidery unit carriage moves to its initial position a Ca...

Page 142: ...mbroidery unit After removing the embroidery frame turn off the machine and remove the embroidery unit a Be sure that the sewing machine is stopped b Remove the embroidery frame For details on removing the embroidery frame refer to Removing the embroidery frame page 143 c Press on the LCD X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be stored d Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION D...

Page 143: ...ne f Close the cover on the embroidery unit connector slot on the sewing machine After the cover is pulled out snap it shut a Embroidery unit connector slot b Cover g Install the flap back to its original position h Put the cover on the embroidery unit and store it Memo z The embroidery unit can be stored with embroidery frame medium or small attached 1 1 2 2 1 SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 137 Monda...

Page 144: ...t is larger than the embroidery frame being used a Fabric b Size of embroidery frame c Stabilizer material b If you are using stabilizers with adhesive place the adhesive surface of the stabilizer material against the back of the fabric and iron it with a steam iron a Stabilizer material b Fabric reverse side c Attached surface When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop For fabrics such as tow...

Page 145: ... height of up to 17 cm 6 7 10 inch and a width of up to 10 cm 4 inch This is used to embroider multiple patterns without changing the fabric position in the frame CAUTION a Loosen the embroidery frame adjustment screw and remove the inner and outer frames placing the outer frame on a flat surface Separate the inner and outer frame by removing inner frame upward a Inner frame b Outer frame c Adjust...

Page 146: ...y until the inner frame is securely pressed against the ledge of the outer frame g Tighten the adjustment screw while removing any slack in the fabric by hand The goal is to have a drum like sound when the stretched fabric is struck lightly Using embroidery sheets If the embroidery sheet attached to the embroidery frame is used the embroidery can be sewn in exactly the right position on the fabric...

Page 147: ...idery sheet Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame When small pieces of fabric that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame or thin pieces like ribbon are being embroidered use stabilizer material as a base to stretch on the frame We recommend stabilizer material for embroidery a Stabilizer material b Tack or spray glue c Fabric After completing the embroidery rem...

Page 148: ...ert the embroidery frame guide into the embroidery carriage frame holder from the top Line up the embroidery frame guide tabs and the embroidery carriage frame holder slots and push in until it clicks and stops a Embroidery frame guide tabs b Embroidery carriage frame holder slots X The embroidery frame is attached CAUTION Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery frame It could res...

Page 149: ...and raise the embroidery frame a Press here to remove X The embroidery frame will separate from the embroidery frame holder d Pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot while raising the presser foot lever even further X Remove the embroidery frame CAUTION 1 1 Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery frame It could result in injury or the breaking of the needle SE BrotherE_sg...

Page 150: ...rif bold italics outline style There are uppercase lowercase numbers symbols 11 characters European characters 25 continuous characters can be specified For details refer to Selecting characters page 146 Embroidery patterns There are 70 patterns from fruit to animals etc The patterns are completed by changing the upper thread according to the instructions displayed on the LCD For details refer to ...

Page 151: ... be selected from thread color thread number needle count time to embroider after is pressed NAME OF COLOR Typical color name EMBROIDERY Embroidery thread color number COUNTRY Country thread color number When one of above two settings is selected number of the next thread will be also displayed when embroidering example 001 800 NEEDLE COUNT Needle progress number When a specific pattern is selecte...

Page 152: ...ress Example Welcome Press when you want to change the color character by character in character embroidery Since the sewing machine stops at the end of each character the upper thread is changed as you sew The needle progresses one color or one stitch if pressed continuously 9 stitches to 20 stitches at a time and changes the position for starting the embroidery This is used when a specific color...

Page 153: ...mory Memo z Refer to Embroidery Pattern Color Change Table in the Quick reference guide for samples of completed patterns and the thread used a Press embroidery pattern X The pattern selection screen is displayed b Select the pattern Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key When is pressed the display of patterns moves backward forward 10 patterns X If a pattern is selected it can ...

Page 154: ...rame pattern X The frame shape selection screen is displayed b Select the frame shape Switch the screen using Previous page key Next page key and select from the ten types X The stitch selection screen is displayed c Select the stitch Switch the screen using Previous page key Next page key and select from the 12 stitches X If a stitch is selected it can be embroidered SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 14...

Page 155: ...orage cases z Use only embroidery cards manufactured for this machine Using unauthorized cards may cause your machine to operate incorrectly z Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine a Turn off the sewing machine b Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery card slot on the right side of the sewing machine Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward you an...

Page 156: ...eedle count and time to sew after is pressed can be displayed on the LCD When switching the display press Settings key to change it Refer to LCD liquid crystal display operation page 145 Example Embroidery thread number selected b Set the embroidery thread in the thread cassette and thread the needle Refer to Loading the spool into the thread cassette page 24 and Threading the needle page 27 c Pas...

Page 157: ...itch for each color h Press Start stop button again X The embroidery begins again X Stitching stops automatically with reinforcement after one color has been completed When automatic thread cutting is set the thread is cut i Remove the thread cassette a Thread cassette eject lever j Set up embroidery thread for the next color and repeat steps a i X When the final color is complete it returns to th...

Page 158: ...SITION will be displayed on the LCD d Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame and cut it out along the stitching Cut carefully along the stitching and remove the thread If it is not cut right on the stitching it will not be finished neatly e Stretch the base fabric on the embroidery frame f Set up the thread for appliquéing g Lower the presser foot lever and press Start stop button X The posit...

Page 159: ...oidering 153 4 i Lower the presser foot lever and press Start stop button j Follow the instructions on the LCD and change thread colors as you sew SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 153 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 160: ...u change the size and position you can sew with the same size and layout even if you have to turn the power back on in the middle of your work 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 0 Embroidery frame size The size of embroidery frame that can be used is displayed When the smaller mark is grayed out in the display embroidery frame small cannot be used Size key Increases decreases the size of the embroidery If is press...

Page 161: ... The selected pocket is shown in reverse highlighting c Press X Saving appears while the character is being stored in the pocket Do not turn off the sewing machine while a character is being stored otherwise the character data may be lost Horizontal mirror image key Mirrors the embroidery left and right When it is it cannot be used Stitch beginning key Switches the position for beginning stitching...

Page 162: ...cters are displayed c After checking the content press Press to check a pattern that is not displayed completely X The stored characters are recalled X The screen for inputting characters appears and you can embroider the recalled characters Memo z The stored characters can be deleted For details refer to Storing a pattern page 121 Note z Only characters not designs can be stored in the machine me...

Page 163: ...c a right side b wrong side Upper thread is too tight The lower thread will be visible on the front of the fabric In this instance decrease the upper thread tension a right side b wrong side Upper thread is too loose The upper thread has slack In this instance increase the upper thread tension a right side b wrong side Resewing When the wrong color upper thread has been sewn it can be resewn with ...

Page 164: ...idering If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete check the current needle count before turning off the sewing machine Memo z When the sewing machine is turned off the embroidery size and layout return to the original setting a Press Start stop button to stop the sewing machine b Check the current needle count on the LCD and make a note of it If the needle count is not displayed press Set...

Page 165: ...on the sewing machine and select the pattern g Press h Press i Press Forward one color to move to the beginning of the color you want to sew j Press Forward one stitch to increase the needle count If is pressed continuously it moves forward 1 9 20 stitches Move forward to about ten stitches before the total number of stitches confirmed in b k Restart the embroidery SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 159 M...

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Page 167: ...5 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Maintenance 162 Troubleshooting 164 Index 174 SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 161 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 168: ... collects in the shuttle therefore it should be cleaned periodically a Turn off the sewing machine b Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the sewing machine CAUTION c Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is removed Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise inju...

Page 169: ...with the spring a Projection b Spring a Shuttle g Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on CAUTION 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 Never use a shuttle that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new shuttle part code XC3153 051 contact your nearest authorized service center Be sure...

Page 170: ...s not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 36 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 66 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 54 The fabric is pulled too much...

Page 171: ...lace the needle plate Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the presser foot Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The shuttle is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center A bobbin designed spe...

Page 172: ...ctly install the presser foot holder page 42 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 54 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine page 18 The fabric is wrinkled The upper thread was not threaded correctly or the bobbin is incorrectly installed Corr...

Page 173: ...cassette indicator is lit in red Press the needle position button The thread cassette indicator lights up in green page 27 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 37 The stitch is not sewn correctly The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wi...

Page 174: ... and the shuttle etc is plugged up Remove the tangled thread When the shuttle is plugged up clean it out page 162 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 54 Objects are placed near the carriage or embroidery frame If the embroidery unit carriage or embroidery frame bumps into objects the pattern will be messed up Do not place objects within the range of embroide...

Page 175: ...h button needle position button or thread cutter button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right The start stop button was pressed while the foot controller was connected You tried to use the foot controller for embroidery A stitch other than the buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered The...

Page 176: ... set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame You tried to combine more than 35 decorative stitches satin stitches cross stitches or combined utility stitches You tried to combine more than 25 character patterns Bobbin thread has run out Little bobbin thread remains You tried to select a pattern that cannot be used with this sewing machine A pattern is being stored The time for co...

Page 177: ...Troubleshooting 171 5 You tried to recall a pattern not saved on the card with an embroidery card in place Error Message Probable Cause SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 171 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 178: ...sewing machine then turn it on again Operation beep Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed a beep is sounded For a correct operation One beep is sounded If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine continues to beep for four seconds The machine automatically stops...

Page 179: ...ged so that the machine does not beep a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears c Press Next page key d Press OFF for the buzzer X The screen for changing the beep setting appears e Press Back key X The initial stitch screen appears again SE BrotherE_sgml book Page 173 Monday June 30 2003 3 44 PM ...

Page 180: ...ry threads 1 color embroidery threads 1 combining patterns 119 concealed seams 89 country threads 1 crazy quilt stitching 98 cross stitches 116 cuffs 43 curve sewing 62 custom stitches 123 cutting thread 52 cutting thread automatically 60 cylindrical pieces 43 D darning 105 darning stitch 103 decorative stitches 108 decorative stitches patterns 116 deleting stored pattern 122 design examples 126 d...

Page 181: ...replacement 37 needle set Cover A needle threader 27 needle threading 23 27 needle types sizes uses 36 needle changing tool Cover A 38 needles 35 next page key Cover E O operation beep 172 operation buttons Cover B 49 operation controls Cover D operation keys 145 operation keys panel Cover E operation manual Cover A operation panel Cover B operation problems 164 operations 17 optional accessories ...

Page 182: ...24 spool net Cover A 20 spool of thread 23 spool pin Cover A 25 29 31 stabilizer material 138 start stop button Cover D 49 stippling 96 stitch group selection screen 14 stitch length adjustment 57 stitch selection 47 72 stitch settings 66 stitch types 72 stitch width adjustment 56 stopping embroidering 158 storing characters 155 storing patterns 121 straight stitch 66 78 89 stretch fabrics 63 94 s...

Page 183: ...English 885 S15 S14 XC6369 1211 Printed in China ...