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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
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..., then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Do not allow this machine. 18. This sewing machine is... basic safety precautions should be replaced by the manufacturer as described in the instruction manual. 16. Never drop or insert any object into water. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this manual. 3. Use only accessories recommended by authorized dealer. Special care is being used or...
..., then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Do not allow this machine. 18. This sewing machine is... basic safety precautions should be replaced by the manufacturer as described in the instruction manual. 16. Never drop or insert any object into water. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this manual. 3. Use only accessories recommended by authorized dealer. Special care is being used or...
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... powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread... troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to clean the case. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct...
... powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread... troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to clean the case. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct...
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... threading the machine. k Handwheel Used to lower the feed dogs. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing...
... threading the machine. k Handwheel Used to lower the feed dogs. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing...
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... toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Zigzag stitch 3-point...
... toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Zigzag stitch 3-point...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 ...
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... of the hem. c Position the fabric with the wrong side facing up . Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch...
... of the hem. c Position the fabric with the wrong side facing up . Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Keyhole buttonholes for A 30 30 30 26 fabrics that have back- Buttonholes are sewn from the front of ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Keyhole buttonholes for A 30 30 30 26 fabrics that have back- Buttonholes are sewn from the front of ...
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... both sides. Fold the edge of the zipper foot. You may be injured. 40 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch I (center...
... both sides. Fold the edge of the zipper foot. You may be injured. 40 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch I (center...
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... the needle may bend or break. 41 Stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot "J". a Select stitch . Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch...
... the needle may bend or break. 41 Stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot "J". a Select stitch . Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch...
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... stitching and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Patchwork stitching, dec- Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch J 41 41 - - Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-5.0 (1/32-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No...
... stitching and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* Patchwork stitching, dec- Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch J 41 41 - - Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-5.0 (1/32-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- Determine the desired length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be subject to strain, such as pocket corners and ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- Determine the desired length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be subject to strain, such as pocket corners and ...
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Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* J 18 18 18 18 Fagoting, smocking and ...
Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No Rfc.* J 18 18 18 18 Fagoting, smocking and ...
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... Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 21). Manually pass the thread through the eye of joined fabrics. Attach monogramming foot "N". a Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then...
... Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 21). Manually pass the thread through the eye of joined fabrics. Attach monogramming foot "N". a Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/...
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... 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind...
... 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind...
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... 1.5 (1/16) edge of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/16) (0-3/16) No Yes Rfc.* 54 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 27 27 27 - Keyhole buttonholes for quilting) J 40 40 - thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.0 (1/16...
... 1.5 (1/16) edge of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/16) (0-3/16) No Yes Rfc.* 54 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 27 27 27 - Keyhole buttonholes for quilting) J 40 40 - thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.0 (1/16...
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... Rfc. * N 53 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * Decorative stitch N 50 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-5.0 (1/32-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. * J 42 42 - - Pattern Presser...
... Rfc. * N 53 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * Decorative stitch N 50 - - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-5.0 (1/32-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. * J 42 42 - - Pattern Presser...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 58 - - - N 61 55 45 - N 63 - - - APPENDIX Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - N 58 - - - N 61 55 45 - N 63 - - - APPENDIX Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches ...