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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this sewing machine. WARNING - While the machine is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. DANGER - Return the machine to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it by any... it has been dropped or damaged, or water is stored or in use the machine. When lifting the sewing machine, be accessed for future reference. Do not pull on the unit. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the...
...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this sewing machine. WARNING - While the machine is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. DANGER - Return the machine to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it by any... it has been dropped or damaged, or water is stored or in use the machine. When lifting the sewing machine, be accessed for future reference. Do not pull on the unit. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the...
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...bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from the build up of . Do not use or store the machine near children. • The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in should be used by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to ...oxygen is being sewn may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet...
...bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from the build up of . Do not use or store the machine near children. • The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in should be used by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to ...oxygen is being sewn may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet...
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SEWING BASICS 27 SEWING ...27 General sewing procedure ...27 Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS...
SEWING BASICS 27 SEWING ...27 General sewing procedure ...27 Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS...
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...9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main ...parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. p Presser foot lever (page 17) ...
...9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main ...parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. p Presser foot lever (page 17) ...
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...hold the needle in the opposite direction. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. b Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can start or stop button ... Use the presser foot holder screw to raise or lower the needle. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Needle plate The needle plate is marked with the needle threader) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot...
...hold the needle in the opposite direction. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. b Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can start or stop button ... Use the presser foot holder screw to raise or lower the needle. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Needle plate The needle plate is marked with the needle threader) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot...
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... the stitch that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. If the accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and..., and then select the number for models equipped with the character stitch key) Press this key to sew character stitches. For details, refer to open it. d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to sew utility stitches. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28...
... the stitch that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. If the accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and..., and then select the number for models equipped with the character stitch key) Press this key to sew character stitches. For details, refer to open it. d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to sew utility stitches. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28...
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...-031 XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. ...For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 No.
...-031 XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. ...For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 No.
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... in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in any way. 9 When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord, or lead ... you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the machine Insert the plug into an electrical outlet that is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the following precautions...
... in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in any way. 9 When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord, or lead ... you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the machine Insert the plug into an electrical outlet that is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the following precautions...
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... Changing the needle stop button). Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to turn on the foot controller. Memo ● Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to...down the "-" side of cloth and dust to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. a Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. When you take your foot off the foot ...
... Changing the needle stop button). Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to turn on the foot controller. Memo ● Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to...down the "-" side of cloth and dust to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. a Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. When you take your foot off the foot ...
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... the initial needle position to the left and turn on the sewing machine. X The machine is now set to the center needle position. Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set so that it is turned on... not beep. 11 Turn off the sewing machine. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch width adjustment key). a Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on . The machine can be set so that the machine does not beep. 1 turned on...
... the initial needle position to the left and turn on the sewing machine. X The machine is now set to the center needle position. Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set so that it is turned on... not beep. 11 Turn off the sewing machine. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch width adjustment key). a Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on . The machine can be set so that the machine does not beep. 1 turned on...
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... Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the end of thread on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Put the bobbin onto the ...place, the thread may tangle on c the bobbin from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the right. Using other models, the...
... Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the end of thread on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Put the bobbin onto the ...place, the thread may tangle on c the bobbin from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the right. Using other models, the...
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...cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to the...needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 13 Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. start/stop button) to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect ...
...cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to the...needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 13 Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. start/stop button) to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect ...
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... the free end of the procedure in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to start. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is cut the ... into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may become tangled in a "Winding...
... the free end of the procedure in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to start. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is cut the ... into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may become tangled in a "Winding...
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...handwheel toward you set bobbin, see page 16. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was ... highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. Memo ● When the sewing machine is not correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is started or the Slide the button ...
...handwheel toward you set bobbin, see page 16. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was ... highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. Memo ● When the sewing machine is not correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is started or the Slide the button ...
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...a Cutter 16 Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in... a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Put the left side of the thread comes out from the left tab in , feed the end of... the button and open the cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread.
...a Cutter 16 Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in... a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Put the left side of the thread comes out from the left tab in , feed the end of... the button and open the cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread.
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.... Be sure to raise the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool ... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle.
.... Be sure to raise the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool ... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle.
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... as the twin needle and wing needle. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and ...be used with your left . Make sure the main power switch is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the spool ...
... as the twin needle and wing needle. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and ...be used with your left . Make sure the main power switch is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the spool ...
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The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle.
The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle.
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...or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by hand so that the mark...up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the arrow, and leave...
...or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by hand so that the mark...up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the arrow, and leave...