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from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 16. This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 17. Young children should be supervised - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 4
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 5
) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine NV2500D/NV2500/NV2800D Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 6
malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information and updates, visit our - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 7
MANUAL Chapters 1 and 2 describe to the first-time user the initial operations for using this machine and the basic sewing operations. To sew utility stitches Continue with chapter 3 to learn how to select a stitch and sew how to edit more advanced embroidery patterns and combine patterns. Chapter - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 8
FUNCTIONS 9 Machine 9 Needle and Presser Foot Section 10 Embroidery Unit 10 Operation Buttons 11 Included Accessories 11 Options 14 Top Stitching 74 Smocking 74 Fagoting 75 Tape or Elastic Attaching 76 Heirloom Stitching 77 Buttonhole Stitches 79 Bar Tacks 84 Button Sewing 86 Eyelets - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 9
During Sewing 146 Restarting from the Beginning 147 Automatically Resuming Embroidery When the Power Goes Off 147 Manually Resuming Embroidery After Turning Is Malfunctioning 196 TROUBLESHOOTING 198 ERROR MESSAGES 201 7 SPECIFICATIONS 207 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE'S SOFTWARE 208 Upgrade - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 10
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through pretension disk and guide when winding the bobbin thread. a Handle When transporting the machine, carry it by this handle. b Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to sew one stitch or to raise or lower the needle. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 12
OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams. i Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. j Needle clamp - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 13
should sew at a lower speed until they become familiar with the machine. CAUTION • Do not press the "Thread Cutter" button after the threads have already been cut. Otherwise, the needle may break, the threads may become tangled, or damage to the machine may occur. b c a d a Embroidery foot - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 14
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 15
BM3:XE0806-001 43 Operation Manual XD0954-151 44 Quick Reference Guide XD0956-051 45 Hard case XC9640-151 46 Embroidery unit carrying case SA529 D6EUC: can be used with this machine model NV2500D/NV2500/NV2800D. Memo • Always use accessories recommended for this machine. • The screw for the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 16
Brother embroidery cards can be used with your machine. Please see your dealer for availability of embroidery card or visit www.brother.com. Note • Embroidery stabilizer SA519 BM3:X81175-101 SA520 BM4:X81267-101 3 Seam guide SA538 SG1:XC8483-052 Embroidery frame set (small) 4 SA437/ 2 cm (H) × - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 17
ON/OFF 16 LCD SCREEN 17 ■ Display Precautions...17 ■ Key Functions ...18 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key 20 Using the Machine Operation Mode Key 22 ■ Contents of Each Category 22 Using the Pattern Explanation Key 23 LOWER/UPPER THREADING 24 Winding the Bobbin 24 ■ Using the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 18
should be turned to OFF or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet. • When servicing the machine or when removing covers, either the machine or the electrical set must be unplugged. • For U.S.A. only This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 19
(see page 21). • The display may be dark immediately after the machine is turned on. This is a normal characteristic of the backlight and is position position b Presser foot code Attach the indicated presser foot before sewing. c Shows the number for the selected stitch (only for utility - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 20
key changing the presser foot, and other operations for using the machine. Presser foot/Needle exchange key Utility stitch key Press this key when Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery. 124 Embroidery edit key Press this key to combine embroidery patterns. By editing embroidery - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 21
the appropriate stitch pattern for the 53 key sewing application and when you need instructions on how to sew the selected stitch pattern. This key is key If you select this setting before sewing, the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 22
basic machine settings. a Select whether the needle stops in the raised or lowered position when the machine is stopped. b Select whether to use the sewing thread color name, thread color number or sewing time appears for the thread color display in the embroidery screen (see page 151). c Select - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 23
Press to make the screen lighter. * Press to make the screen darker. b Display the service count of embroidery stitches. The service count is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized dealer for details.) c Shows the product identification number for this - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 24
Manual are stored in this machine. Press to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category. ■ Contents of Each Category Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Sewing Basics Troubleshooting - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 25
the screen. the selected stitch. Getting Ready c Press (upper threading). Example: Displaying information on the use for . a Select , and then press . → The instructions for threading the machine appear. d Press to view the next page. → Uses for appear. b When you are finished with the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 26
spool pin to secure the thread spool. ■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin While sewing embroidery, the bobbin can conveniently be wound. 65 a 3, 4 2 7, 8 9,10 l o 1 a Supplemental spool pin a Turn on the machine, and then open the top cover. b Align the groove in the bobbin with - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 27
the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread through the thread guide. a 3 1 Note • Make sure that the thread between the spool under the pretension disk. a b a Pin b Pretension disk b a a Guide slit b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION • Be sure to follow the process described. - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 28
loose, resulting in damage to the machine. a Turn on the machine. b Open the top cover. c Pin The main spool pin cannot be used to wind the bobbin while sewing. For details, see "Using the Supplemental Spool Pin" on page 24 guide plate, then through the upper notch. b a a Lower notch in the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 29
. 1 a b Getting Ready a Thread guide h Pass the thread under the pin on the bobbin winding pretension disk and guide, and then pass it around the pretension to set a bobbin wound with thread into the machine. You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 30
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread There may be some sewing applications where you may want to pull up section to insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. b Guide the bobbin thread through the groove, following the arrow in rear of the machine, making it even with the upper thread. a b a Upper - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 31
,13 11 10 9 14,15 7 4, 5 6 3 2,16 1 Note If you try to thread the needle with the needle threader lever without raising it, damage to the machine may result. d Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward, and then place the spool of thread on the spool pin. * Make sure that - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 32
, hold the end of the thread with your left hand, and then guide the thread through the groove, following the arrows in the illustration. a lever check window to check the position of the take-up lever. Before threading the machine, make sure that the take-up lever is in the raised position. a b - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 33
needle threader can be used with home sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16. For guide (marked "6"). • Some needles cannot be threaded with the needle threader. In this case, instead of using the needle threader after passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked "6"), manually - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 34
needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break, resulting in damage. • Do not sew with bent guide Note The needle threader cannot be used. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front. If the needle threader is used, damage to the machine - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 35
lower k Press to select the setting for twin needle sewing. notch in the thread guide plate, then through the upper notch. Hold the end cannot be used. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front. If the needle threader is used, damage to the machine may result. i - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 36
foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. • Only use presser feet made for this machine. Using other presser feet may lead to accident or injury. Removing the Presser Foot c Raise the presser foot lever. a Press the "Needle Position" button to - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 37
panel before changing the needle. If is not pressed and the "Start/ Stop" button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result. • Use only sewing machine needles made for home use. Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury. • Never - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 38
loosen it, and then remove the needle. Note Do not apply extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise damage to the machine may result. d With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle until it touches the needle stopper. Use the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 39
CHANGING THE NEEDLE ■ About the Needle The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are some things to keep in mind about needles. • The smaller - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 40
CHANGING THE NEEDLE 38 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 41
Heavyweight Fabric 43 ■ If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot 43 ■ If the Fabric Does Not Feed 43 Sewing Lightweight Fabric 43 ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS 44 Adjusting the Stitch Width 44 Adjusting the Stitch Length 44 Adjusting the Thread Tension 45 ■ Correct Thread Tension - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 42
break and cause injury. • If stitches become bunched, lengthen the stitch length setting before continuing sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury. Sewing a Stitch a Turn on the machine, and then press the "Needle Position" button to raise the needle. b Select a stitch pattern - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 43
pull retractable cord out beyond the red mark. b Slowly press the foot controller to start sewing. j When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser foot and remove the fabric. Note This machine is equipped with a bobbin thread sensor that warns you when the bobbin thread is almost empty - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 44
direction. In addition, this machine can be set to sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches) automatically. For details, see "Automatic Reinforcement Stitching" on page 46. Sewing Curves Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 45
than 6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick through the sewing machine. This may cause the needle to break and cause injury. Sewing Lightweight Fabric Iron the fabric with starch or place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier. Gently tear off the paper or the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 46
the end of this manual). • If a stitch setting is changed, but not saved, the stitch setting returns to its default when the machine is turned off or stitch coarser or finer. Memo If the foot controller is connected, the sewing speed controller can be used to adjust the zigzag width (see page 69 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 47
and makes the thread tension tighter. a b c d a Wrong side of fabric b Locks appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 2 c Upper thread d Bobbin thread Sewing Basics Memo If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not set correctly, the correct thread tension cannot be set - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 48
the automatic reinforcement stitching setting before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, embroidery patterns. a Select a stitch pattern. a a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) Memo If you press the "Start/Stop" button to pause sewing - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 49
to continue, reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will not be sewn. d If the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button is pressed, the machine automatically sews reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches), then cuts the thread. than and the keys can be operated. To select a different - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 50
USEFUL FUNCTIONS 48 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 51
Hem Stitches 71 ■ If the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold 72 ■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold ........ 72 Appliqués 72 ■ Sewing Sharp Curves 73 Shell Tuck Stitching 73 Scalloping 73 Top Stitching 74 Smocking 74 Fagoting 75 Tape or Elastic Attaching 76 Heirloom Stitching 77 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 52
SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH ■ Stitch Selection Screens Press to display the previous or next page. Straight/Overcasting/Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes/Bar tacks Multi-Directional Sewing 50 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 53
Pattern a Turn on the machine, and then lightly press the refer to the "STITCH SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual. ■ Using the Mirror Image Key Press so that it appears If appears as after a stitch (buttonholes, multi-directional sewing patterns, etc.) is selected, a mirror image of the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 54
settings, press , and then press . Saving Stitch Settings This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width (zigzag stitch pattern is selected, the last settings saved are displayed even if the machine was turned off. If the settings are changed again and is pressed, or - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 55
need information on how certain stitches are used, press , select the appropriate stitch for your project, and then follow the instructions to sew the selected stitch. We recommend that beginners use this method to select stitches. Example: Displaying information about overcasting a Press - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 56
) Triple stretch stitch Stem stitch Decorative stitch Basting stitch Presser Foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while 0.0 pressing "Reverse/ (0) Reinforcement Stitch" button. 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) General - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 57
into the fabric at the starting point of the stitching. * If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, the machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) at the beginning of stitching. When the "Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch" button is pressed - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 58
sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small opening on the foot provides support b Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either are attached. c Grasp plate with the two holes on the machine and screws in the needle plate. - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 59
needle plate, the needle plate cover and the presser foot "J". a a Between 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm (approx. 1-3/16 inches) c Sew while lightly guiding the fabric. Memo To prevent puckering on fine fabrics, use a fine needle, size 75/11, and a short stitch length. For heavier fabrics - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 60
gathers on sleeves, the waist of a gathered skirt, etc. a Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot "J". a Basting c Without sewing reverse stitches at the end of the stitching, pull out 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) of the threads, cut them, and then tie the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 61
b With the surfaces of the two pieces of fabric facing each other, sew the seam line, and then cut off half the seam allowance from the reverse/reinforcement stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are selected before sewing, reverse stitches will automatically be sewn at the beginning and - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 62
along the folds. * If the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are selected before sewing, reverse stitches will automatically be sewn at the beginning and end of the stitching and the thread will be cut. c a b I a Wrong side of fabric b Surface - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 63
Foot Applications Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Twin Needle Zigzag stitch (Middle) Zigzag stitch (Middle appliqué using a temporary spray adhesive or basting, and then sew along the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops slightly off - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 64
Sewing Curves Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine stitch. Sew slowly, keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as you guide elastic zigzag Presser Foot Applications Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Overcasting (medium weight and stretch fabrics), tape and elastic 5.0 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 65
Sew stitch Presser Foot Applications Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Reinforcing of light and medium weight fabrics 3.5 (1/8) 2.5 - cause injury. G a b Lower the presser foot so that the presser foot guide is flush against the edge of the fabric. a The needle should not touch - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 66
.)] Auto. Manual 5.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 9/32) Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual 2.5 0.5 OK ( J ) NO OK ( J ) OK ( J ) a Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot "J". b Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. Memo For best results when - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 67
the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. SEWING THE STITCHES CAUTION • Make sure to only select one of the stitches the needle threader when the side cutter is attached. Thread the needle manually, or only attach the side cutter after threading the needle using the needle - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 68
guide plate and the left side of the cut is underneath the presser foot. a b a Guide plate (lower knife) b Presser foot g Thread the needle manually out underneath the presser foot guide plate. Set the fabric as explained in step f from the previous section, and then start sewing. • One layer of - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 69
SEWING THE STITCHES Quilting You can make beautiful quilts quickly and easily with this machine. When making a quilt, right seam allowance Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual 5.5 (7/32) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual Twin needle 2.0 0.2 - 5.0 (1/16) (1/64 - - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 70
or reverse feeding. • Always check to be sure that your quilting surface is securely basted before beginning to sew. Specialized machine quilt needles and threads are also available for machine quilting. c Set the operation lever of the walking foot so that the needle clamp screw is set between - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 71
. If you set the speed control slide to control the stitch width, you can make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing. g While sewing, slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width. Memo a Connect the foot controller (see page 41). • Slide the controller to the left to - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 72
it to bend or break. a Stitch → Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing. g After sewing is finished, raise the feed dog position switch to to raise the feed dogs. Reset your machine to normal setting. Memo Normally, the feed dog position switch is in the up position. 70 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 73
[mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 00 3← − →3 2.0 guide is flush against the fold of the fabric. b Place the fabric wrong side up, and then fold and baste the fabric as shown. a b c a 5 mm b Wrong side of fabric c Basting a b a Presser foot guide b Fold e Sew - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 74
an unattractive finish. If either of these occur, follow the instructions below to correct the problem. ■ If the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold Press to the "STITCH SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual. c Attach presser foot "J", and then sew along the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 75
, refer to the "STITCH SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual. b Increase the thread tension for an attractive scalloped finish to the the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning of stitching. When - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 76
stitch patterns. a c Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches. a Surface of fabric Smocking The decorative stitching created by sewing or embroidering over gathers is called smocking. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. a Select a straight stitch, and then - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 77
straight stitch threads. Memo For details on the stitch patterns, refer to the "STITCH SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual. c Attach presser foot "J", and then sew with the presser foot centered between the two pieces of fabric. Memo This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 78
patterns, refer to the "STITCH SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual. g While pulling the elastic tape so that it is about the same length controller is used. a b c a Upper thread b Bobbin thread c 50 mm d Sew two rows of straight stitches on the surface of the fabric, and then pull the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 79
the "Automatic Threading" button may result in damage to the machine. • A more attractive finish can be obtained if you use a "130/705H Wing" needle when sewing these patterns. If using a wing needle and the stitch width has been set manually, check that the needle will not touch the presser foot - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 80
the illustration. Memo For details on the stitch patterns, refer to the "STITCH SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual. c With the surface of the fabric facing up, sew along the right edge of the open area. N a b c a Pulled out thread b Pulled out area c Approximately 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 81
SEWING THE STITCHES Buttonhole Stitches Select the desired buttonhole stitch according to Foot Applications Buttonhole on light to medium weight fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 5.0 3.0 - 5.0 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 (3/16) (1/8 - 3/16) (1/64) - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 82
SEWING THE STITCHES Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. a a a a Reinforcement stitching a Select a stitch, and then attach - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 83
Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. * Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. * If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, the machine will automatically cut the thread at the end of stitching - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 84
of the presser foot, and then temporarily tie them. * Use #5 embroidery thread or lace yarn for the gimp thread. ■ Buttons That Do 3/8 inch), the scale should be set at 25 mm (approx. 1 inch). c When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack, and then use a handsewing - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 85
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applications. Stitch Key Stitch Name Darning Darning Presser Foot Applications Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Darning of medium weight fabric 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 - 7.0 (3/32 - 1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 86
sewing. * Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. * If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, the machine etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 2.0 1.0 - 3.0 0.4 0.3 - 1.0 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 87
Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. * Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. * If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, the machine will automatically cut the thread at the end of stitching - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 88
hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. * Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. * If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, the machine will automatically cut the thread at the end of stitching. Note - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 89
, etc. Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual Twin needle 7.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 sewing. * Reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn at the end of the stitching. * If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, the machine - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 90
end of this manual. d Insert the needle into the fabric at the starting point of the stitching, and then sew seam 1. a a Remove the flat bed attachment to enable free-arm sewing. a Starting point of stitching e Press , and then sew seam 2. * The fabric will move sideways, so guide the fabric - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 91
* The fabric will move sideways, so guide the fabric with your hands to sew straight. SEWING THE STITCHES c Press open the seam allowance CHART" at the end of this manual. b Attach presser foot "J", sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening, and then sew basting stitches to the top of the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 92
a point about 50 mm (approx. 2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine. g Pull down the zipper slider, then continue sewing to the edge of the fabric. a b a b c e d a Zipper pull tab b Zipper teeth c End of zipper opening d 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) e Wrong side of fabric - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 93
point j Set the fabric so that the left edge of the presser foot touches the edge of the zipper teeth. k Sew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper, then continue sewing. l Stop sewing about 50 mm (approx. 2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, leave the needle in the fabric, and remove - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 94
SEWING THE STITCHES 92 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 95
Stitch Patterns 95 Alphabet Patterns...95 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS 97 Sewing Attractive Finishes...97 Basic Sewing ...97 Adjusting Patterns ...98 Create and Save Data 111 ■ Trademarks ...111 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory 112 ■ If the Memory Is Full ...112 Saving Stitch Patterns to - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 96
f Utility decorative stitch patterns g Alphabet patterns (gothic font) h Alphabet patterns (handwriting font) i Alphabet patterns (outline style) j Patterns saved in the machine's memory (see page 115) k Patterns saved in USB media (see page 116) l Patterns saved on the computer (see page 117 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 97
then select the new stitch pattern. a Press , and then press the key for the category containing the pattern that you want to sew. Character/Decorative Stitches Alphabet Patterns 4 Three alphabet patterns are available in different styles. The procedure for selecting a character is the same - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 98
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS b Press to display a selection screen of characters, and then select a character. Repeat this step until you have selected all of the characters. * If a wrong character was selected, press to erase the character, and then select the new character. * To select a - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 99
the fabric. • While sewing, guide the fabric with your hands so that it will be fed straight. Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight regular, or stretch fabrics: Brother ballpoint needle (golden colored) With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14 Monogramming foot "N". - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 100
the fabric is fed due to the operation of the needle bar separation mechanism which is used in this machine. At such times, a clicking sound different from the sound generated during sewing will be heard. This sound is normal and is not the sign of a malfunction. c Compare the sewn pattern with - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 101
again. If the pattern still is not sewn correctly, adjust it again. Continue making adjustments until the pattern is sewn correctly. Memo You can sew with the setting screen on the display. f After the pattern is sewn correctly, quit making adjustments. Press to return to the previous screen - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 102
setting. d Automatic thread Press this key to select the automatic thread cutting setting. If you select this 46 cutting key setting before sewing, the machine will automatically cut the thread at the end of stitching. Press this key again to cancel the setting. e Horizontal mirror image - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 103
Changing the Pattern Size After selecting a stitch pattern, press desired size is selected. until the EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Creating a Vertical Mirror Image After selecting a stitch pattern, press pattern vertically. to flip the Memo • Stitch patterns entered after the pattern size was - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 104
Only) After selecting a stitch pattern, press desired stitching density is selected. until the Memo If you press while sewing, the key changes to and the machine will sew one copy of the pattern, then automatically stop. CAUTION • If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 105
. 4 b Press image. to change the thread color in the Character/Decorative Stitches → The color changes every time you press the button. Memo You can also sew from this screen when the presser foot symbol is displayed. 103 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 106
, mirror image stitch patterns, and others. Before Combining Patterns Note • When stitch patterns are combined, the machine is automatically set to sew the pattern once. To repeatedly sew the combined stitch patterns, combine the patterns, and then press . • You cannot change settings (such as - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 107
to view an image of the pattern. Press to return to the previous screen. 4 → The image of the pattern appears. Character/Decorative Stitches f To repeatedly sew the pattern combination, press so that it appears as . 105 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 108
again, and then press it appears as . so that a Press . → The second pattern is displayed in the smaller size. d To repeatedly sew the pattern combination, press so that it appears as . b Press . → The combination appears as a repeating pattern. Combining Stitch Patterns of Different - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 109
a Press . COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS d To repeatedly sew the pattern combination, press so that it appears as . b Press . → The combination appears as a repeating pattern. Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths 4 Character/Decorative Stitches a - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 110
of 4. c Press again, and then press times so that it appears as . three Example: a Press . → The second pattern is displayed with a length of 2. d To repeatedly sew the pattern combination, press so that it appears as . 108 → The combination appears as a repeating pattern. - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 111
b Press , and then press . COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Examples of Pattern Combinations →→→→ → The next pattern is moved to the right. c Press again, and then press . 4 →→→ Character/Decorative Stitches d Press so that it appears as . →→→ → The combination appears as a repeating - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 112
• USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives (recalling only) Memo Stitch/embroidery data cannot be saved using a USB CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW be usable with this machine. Please visit our web site for more details. • USB hubs cannot be used with this machine. The machine will not recognize the brother.com)). 110 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 113
in a folder in "Removable Disk", that stitch data cannot be retrieved by the machine. ■ Trademarks • Secure Digital (SD) Card is a registered trademark or a programs. All other brands and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies. However, the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 114
Press to return to the previous screen without saving the stitch pattern. Memo • It takes a few seconds to save a stitch pattern in the machine's memory. • See page 115 for information on retrieving a saved stitch pattern. a Press . b Select a stitch pattern to be deleted. * Press pocket. to - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 115
you decide not to delete the stitch pattern, press . 4 Character/Decorative Stitches b Insert the USB media into the USB port connector on the machine. → The old stitch pattern is deleted, and the new stitch pattern is automatically saved. a b a USB port connector for media b USB media Memo - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 116
screen without Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer Using the included USB cable, connect the sewing machine to your computer so that stitch patterns can be retrieved from and saved to your computer connector on the computer, refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment. 114 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 117
b Press . USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory a Press . c Press . → Press to return to the previous screen holding saved stitch patterns Note Do not turn off the machine while the "Saving" screen is displayed, otherwise you may lose the data. 115 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 118
. a b → The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen appears. Retrieving stitch patterns from USB Media You can retrieve a path to it. a Insert the USB Media into the USB port connector on the machine (see page 113). b Press . a Folder b Stitch patterns in a top folder (" - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 119
/Decorative Stitches → The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen appears. 4 Memo c Move/copy the pattern data to are displayed. → Stitch pattern data in "Removable Disk" is written to the machine. Note • While data is being written, do not disconnect the USB cable. - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 120
written to the machine. It is erased from the machine when the machine is turned off. If you wish to keep the pattern, store it in the machine (see "Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory" on page 112). 118 → The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen appears. - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 121
145 If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread 145 If the Thread Breaks During Sewing 146 Restarting from the Beginning 147 Automatically Resuming Embroidery When the Power Goes Off 147 Manually Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power 148 Adjusting the Thread Tension 149 ■ Correct Thread Tension - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 122
embroidering procedures are listed below. 9 6, 8 7 3 1, 2 54 Step # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Operation Attach embroidery foot "U". Insert a 75/11 home sewing machine needle.* Attach the embroidery unit. Wind the bobbin with embroidery bobbin thread, and then set the bobbin. Attach stabilizer material - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 123
always press in the operation panel. You may accidentally press the "Start/Stop" button and possibly cause injury. • Be sure to use embroidery foot "U" when doing embroidery. Using another presser foot may cause the needle to strike the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break and possibly - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 124
in its storage box/case. a Turn off the machine, and then remove the flat-bed attachment. a b a Connection port b Embroidery unit connector Note • Make sure that there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may not be sewn correctly. Be sure - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 125
not initialized correctly, the initial screen may not appear. This is not a sign of a malfunction. If this occurs, turn the machine off, then on again. Embroidery f The following message will disappear after 15 seconds or press to move to the next step. a Note • The confirmation message to - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 126
is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited. ■ Pattern Selection Screens There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns programmed in the machine. When the carriage moves to its initial position, a screen appears so that you can select a pattern. If a different screen - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 127
One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns a Select a type of embroidery pattern. SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS d Continue with "VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN" on page 128. * To select a different embroidery pattern, press . (After a confirmation message to delete the selected pattern appears, the pattern - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 128
Press to display all entered characters. e Continue with "VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN" on page 128. * To select a different character, they have been combined. d Press * Press pattern. . to view an image of the embroidery a Press . b In the top part of the screen, select a frame shape. In - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 129
toward you, fully insert the card into the embroidery card slot on the right side of the machine. → The sewing screen appears. d Continue with "VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN" on page 128. * To select a different embroidery pattern, press b Press . . (After a confirmation message to delete - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 130
or backward in the pattern. This is useful 146 −147 if the thread breaks during sewing or if you want to embroider a specific area 148 again. q Trial key Press this key to move the embroidery frame and check the embroidering position 139 or to change the needle position before embroidering - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 131
thicker batting etc., you can sew more attractive embroidery by adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in the embroidery settings screen (see below). • toweling and result in more attractive embroidery. Memo With this machine, the height of embroidery foot "U" is automatically set according - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 132
PREPARING THE FABRIC Hooping Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ■ Types of Embroidery Frames Extra Large Large Medium Small (Sold Separately) Embroidering area: 26 cm × 16 cm (approx. 10 - use a frame that is too small, the presser foot may strike the frame during sewing and cause injury. 130 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 133
frame so that the fabric is not loose. In addition, be sure to work on a level surface when hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame. a Lift up and loosen the frame adjustment screw, and then remove the inner frame. PREPARING THE FABRIC d Gently stretch the fabric, and then securely - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 134
, attach the fabric to the stabilizer with basting stitches. a a Inner frame b Guide lines c Stretch the fabric within the inner and outer frames so that there are no Small Fabrics and Fabric Edges Use embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support. After embroidering, carefully remove the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 135
may not sew out correctly or the presser foot may strike the embroidery frame and cause injury. a Frame-securing lever f After the embroidery frame is attached, press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button again to 5 c Align the embroidery frame guide with the right edge of the embroidery frame - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 136
and use only the indicated frames. If a frame other those indicated is used, the presser foot may strike the embroidery frame, possibly causing injuries. Changing the Embroidery Frame Display a b a Press . b Press or in the "EMBROIDERY FRAME DISPLAY" on P. 2 of the screen to select how the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 137
. b Press to move the pattern. b Press . * Press to move the pattern in the direction of the arrow on the key. * Press to center the pattern. 5 Embroidery a a Distance from the center c Press . → The sewing screen appears. 135 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 138
Press position. to return the pattern to its original e Press . → The sewing screen appears. Changing the Pattern Size a Press . a b Press . a Note • With large patterns that extend out of the extra-large embroidery frame when rotated 90 degrees, each press of or rotates the pattern - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 139
they are rotated 90 degrees. • Some licence/copyright patterns cannot be enlarged 5 or reduced. Embroidery d Press . e Press . → The sewing screen appears. → The key appears as . c Press . → The sewing screen appears. Memo A horizontal mirror image cannot be created from some licensed - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 140
with each letter in a different color. If "MULTI COLOR" is set, the machine stops after each character is sewn so that the thread can be changed to one a character is sewn, change the thread color, and then sew the next character. Coarse (stitches farther apart) Standard Fine (stitches closer together) c - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 141
selected position. Memo To view the entire embroidering area, press . 5 The frame moves to indicate the entire embroidering area. Embroidery CAUTION • Make sure the needle is up when the embroidery frame is moving. If the needle is down, it could break and result in injury. c Press . 139 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 142
Press . b Press in the preview. to select the frame used * Embroidery frame icons that appear in light gray cannot be selected. * Press to enlarge the preview of the embroidery pattern. Memo • Press the "Start/Stop" button to sew the pattern as it appears in this screen. • Patterns with many - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 143
out correctly. Bobbin case Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw) is in the machine for sewing and embroidery. The bobbin case originally installed in the machine has a green marking on the screw. Do not adjust green marked screw. Alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw) is set - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 144
embroidery color order moves to the top. a Embroidery color order a Thread the machine with thread for the first color, pass the thread through the hole in embroidery button again to stop the machine. → After the last stitch is sewn, the message "Finished sewing" appears. Press previous - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 145
to attach the appliqué. a b a Outline of appliqué b Appliqué fabric → The machine sews the outline of the appliqué, then stops. Memo The embroidering procedure is the same as the basic procedure described in "Sewing Embroidery Patterns" on page 142. a b a Appliqué position b Base fabric → The - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 146
to attach it to the base fabric. Do not remove the base fabric from the embroidery frame when ironing on the appliqué piece. g After the appliqué piece is attached, press the "Start/Stop" button to sew the appliqué. → The appliqué is then completed. Memo Depending on the pattern that is selected - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 147
to rethread the lower threading. If very little sewing remains, you can sew 10 final stitches without rethreading the machine by pressing . The machine will stop after sewing the 10 stitches. c Raise the frame-securing lever, and then remove the embroidery frame. * Be careful not apply strong - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 148
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS If the Thread Breaks During Sewing e Press . a Press the "Start/Stop" button to stop the machine. b If the upper thread broke, rethread the machine. If the bobbin thread broke, follow the instructions in steps a through f from the previous section - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 149
out in the middle of embroidery, the machine returns to the point where embroidery was stopped when the machine is turned on again. Note Do not remove the embroidery unit or the memory will no longer remember your design. a Turn the main power to ON. b Follow the instructions shown on the screen - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 150
THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS d Press . Manually Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power Example: If the power is turned off while sewing the framesecuring lever appears. e Reattach the embroidery frame. → The previous sewing screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears. f Press - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 151
If the thread tension is set so that it is extremely weak, the machine may stop during sewing. This is not a sign of a malfunction. Slightly increase the thread tension to begin sewing again. 5 Embroidery Memo • If the machine is turned off or a different pattern is selected, the thread tension - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 152
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ■ If the Upper Thread Is Too Tight The c Press . Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim) If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected, the machine will automatically cut the thread at the end of each color step sewn. To cancel the setting, press - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 153
when embroidering on thin, thick, or heavy fabrics. • The sewing speed can be changed while embroidery is being sewn. • The maximum sewing speed setting does not change until a new setting is selected. The setting specified before the machine is turned off remains selected the next time that the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 154
PROCESS Example: Displaying the thread number of "EMBROIDERY" d Press . a Press . b Press or beside on P. 2 of the screen to select the "#123". → The thread color display is changed. → "EMBROIDERY" appears at the bottom. c Press to select the thread brand. Memo Colors on the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 155
Data that can be Used • Only .pes,.phc, and .dst embroidery data files can be used with this machine. Using data other than that saved using our data design systems or sewing machines may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction. ■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used Stitch data - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 156
site (www.brother.com).) ■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data • If the name of the embroidery data file/folder embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine. • Even if the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine will manage embroidery data. ■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 157
in the machine's memory. • See page 158 for information on retrieving a saved pattern. a With the pattern that you want to save displayed in the sewing screen, press . b Select a pattern to be deleted. 5 * Press if you do not want to delete the pattern. Embroidery b Press . * Press - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 158
machine memory available for saving patterns c Pattern keys holding saved embroidery patterns d Press . * If you decide not to delete the pattern, press . When sending embroidery patterns from the machine the sewing screen. b Insert the USB media into the USB port connector on the machine. → - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 159
to the original screen without Saving Embroidery Patterns to the Computer Using the included USB cable, connect the sewing machine to your computer so that embroidery patterns can be retrieved from and the computer (or USB hub), refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment. 157 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 160
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION b With the pattern that you want to save displayed in the sewing screen, press . Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from the Machine's Memory a Press . c Press . * Press to return to the previous screen without saving the pattern. → The pocket selection screen - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 161
to it. a Insert the USB media into the USB port connector on the machine (see page 156). 5 b Press . Embroidery Memo Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our web site for more details. → The sewing screen is displayed. Note Do not unplug the USB media or eject the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 162
Since folders are not displayed, pattern data within folders cannot be retrieved. • While the machine is sewing, do not write data to or delete data from "Removable Disk". e a PHC data b PES data c Large-size embroidery pattern data d DST data e Total amount of "Removable Disk" memory available for - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 163
Amount of memory used by the selected pattern → The sewing screen appears. CAUTION • When disconnecting the USB cable: machine. It is erased from the machine when the machine is turned off. If you wish to keep the pattern, store it in the machine (see "Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 164
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1) You can use frame patterns of the same size and shape to create an appliqué. Embroider one - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 165
frame pattern, and then embroider the pattern onto the base fabric. d Remove the embroidery frame from the machine, and then cut around the outside of the stitching. Note Leave the fabric in the embroidery frame when cutting off the excess appliqué fabric. In addition, do not apply extreme - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 166
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS 164 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 167
6 Chapter Embroidery Edit AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS 166 ■ Combined Patterns ...166 ■ Move Patterns ...166 ■ Rotate Patterns ...166 ■ Enlarge Thread Table 177 After Editing ...178 COMBINING PATTERNS 179 Editing Combined Patterns 179 Sewing Combined Patterns 182 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 182 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 168
combinations of one-point patterns, frame patterns, character patterns, and patterns from separately sold embroidery cards. ■ Move Patterns Within the 26 cm × 16 cm (approx. 10 - 1/4 inches × 6 - 1/4 inches) embroidery area, you can change the position of patterns, and check their position on the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 169
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Attach the embroidery unit, prepare the machine for embroidering according to the instructions on page 120, and then Guide". 6 Embroidery Edit Selecting One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns/Frame Patterns a Select the category of the pattern. b Select an embroidery - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 170
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT c Press . Alphabet Patterns With the Embroidery Edit functions, you can edit the appearance of a character at the same time that you enter it. a Press . → The selected pattern appears in the screen. d - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 171
The layout of the characters appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. d Select the layout. → The embroidery edit screen appears. g Continue with "EDITING PATTERNS" on page 170. 6 Embroidery Edit → The displayed character layout changes. e Press screen. to return to the previous 169 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 172
the number of colors in the selected design. ■ Key Functions No. Key Name f Image key Function Press this key to display a preview of the embroidery pattern. Page 140 g Pattern selection key Press this key to select the pattern to be edited when multiple patterns have been 173 combined - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 173
when rotated 10 degrees, each press of or rotates the pattern so that it fits entirely within the embroidery frame. • With large patterns that extend out of the extra-large embroidery frame when rotated at 1 degree increments, each press of or rotates the pattern so that it fits entirely - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 174
EDITING PATTERNS c Press . a a Degree of rotation Changing the Size of the Pattern a Press . b Select the direction in which the size is changed. * Press to reduce the pattern proportionately. * Press * Press to enlarge the pattern proportionately. to reduce the pattern vertically. * - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 175
arc. . * After selecting an arc layout, press to reduce the arc. Memo When selecting , and change to and . You can increase or decrease the incline. 6 Embroidery Edit c Press * Press d Press to adjust the position. to center the pattern. . 173 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 176
You can change the thread color by moving the color to be changed to the top of the sewing order and selecting a new color from the 64 thread colors from 6 brands in the machine. a Press . c Press * Press d Press to adjust the position. to center the pattern. . → The thread color palette screen - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 177
Press or to put the color you a want to change at the top of the sewing order. a Color palette → The selected color appears at the top of the sewing order. f Press . 6 Embroidery Edit d Press color palette or . a a Color palette → A cursor appears on the color palette. a a Color palette - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 178
table. Note You can download the data or the 300 color custom thread table. Visit our web site of www.brother.com c Use to select one of the thread brands in the machine. d Use to enter a color's 4-digit number. * If you make a mistake, press to erase the entered number, and then enter - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 179
The thread color palette screen displays. b Press or to put the color you want to change at the top of the sewing order. 6 b a Embroidery Edit a Thread list b Thread brand d Press . e Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified. * To delete a specified color - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 180
by directly touching the color palette with the touch pen. b Press pattern. * Press screen. to embroider the edited to return to the embroidery edit b a a Custom thread b Custom thread table → The display shows the changed colors. e Press . Memo For details on combining patterns, see page 179 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 181
COMBINING PATTERNS COMBINING PATTERNS This section will describe how to combine characters and embroidery patterns. Editing Combined Patterns c Press . a Press . d Press . b Press on P. 1 of the screen. 6 Embroidery Edit 179 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 182
COMBINING PATTERNS e Press . f Press . g Enter "WELCOME". * For details on selecting characters, see page 125. * After entering "W", press to change the size to M, then enter the remaining characters. * Press characters. to view an image of all entered h Press . 180 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 183
i Press to change the layout of the characters. * For details, see page 173. k Press COMBINING PATTERNS . j Press l Press . to adjust the position of the characters. 6 Embroidery Edit 181 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 184
" is completed, the message "Finished sewing" appears. Press to return to the previous screen. USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION In the same way that embroidery patterns are saved and retrieved in chapter 5, you can save edited embroidery patterns to the machine's memory and retrieve them later. In - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 185
7 Chapter MY CUSTOM STITCH DESIGNING A STITCH 184 ■ Examples of Custom Stitches 185 ENTERING STITCH DATA 186 ■ Key Functions ...186 ■ Moving a Point ...188 ■ Moving Part or All of the Design 189 ■ Inserting New Points ...190 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 191 Storing Custom Stitches in Your List - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 186
DESIGNING A STITCH DESIGNING A STITCH By using the MY CUSTOM STITCH™ function, you can register stitches you have created yourself. Memo • Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH™ can be a maximum of 7 mm (approx. 9/32 inch) wide and 37 mm (approx. 1-1/3 inches) long. • Stitches can be - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 187
DESIGNING A STITCH ■ Examples of Custom Stitches Stitch 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 18 22 23 21 17 14 12 9 6 3 1 3 6 0 0 3 6 10 13 14 13 11 13 14 13 10 6 3 Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12 41 43 40 41 38 35 32 30 32 35 41 45 47 44 0 0 4 7 11 13 14 13 10 6 3 0 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 188
last point entered on the stitch. m Return key Press this key to exit the entering stitch data screen. 188 n Test key Press this key to sew a test-run of the stitch. 188 o MY CUSTOM STITCH™ Press this button to store the stitch being created. 191 memory key 186 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 189
* You can also move by using the touch pen. a b e Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the first two points. * To sew three stitches, press the key so that it appears as . f Use and press to move . to the second point 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH a Currently selected - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 190
ENTERING STITCH DATA h Press . ■ Moving a Point a Press or to move that you want to move. to the point * To move to the first point, press . * To move to the last point, press . * You can also move by using the touch pen. Memo • If you have entered points that are too close together, - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 191
■ Moving Part or All of the Design a Press or to move to the first point of the section that you want to move. * To move to the first point, press . * To move to the last point, press . * You can also move by using the touch pen. ENTERING STITCH DATA c Press or to move the section. - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 192
ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Inserting New Points a Press or to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point. * To move to the first point, press . * To move to the last point, press . * You can also move by using the touch pen. c Use to move the point. b Press . → A - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 193
Once you finish entering the stitch data, press . The "Saving" screen appears and the stitch will be stored in the machine's memory. Before storing a custom stitch, press to sew a test-run of the stitch. ■ If the Memory Is Full If the following message appears after is pressed, the stitch - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 194
. b Press . c Press . * Press to delete the custom stitch from the machine's memory. * Press to edit the custom stitch from the machine's memory. c Press or . → The selected custom stitch is retrieved and the sewing screen appears. * For details on saving custom stitches, see "Saving - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 195
194 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 196 Screen Visibility Is Low 196 Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning 196 TROUBLESHOOTING 198 ERROR MESSAGES 201 ■ Alarm ...206 SPECIFICATIONS 207 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE'S SOFTWARE 208 Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media 208 Upgrade Procedure Using Computer 209 ADJUSTING THE - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 196
Position" button to raise the needle. b Lower the presser foot. c Turn off the machine. d Remove the needle (see page 35) and the presser foot holder (see page 68). e Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either is attached. f Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 197
performance may suffer. • For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3153251(green marking on the screw) (for sewing and embroidering with bobbin thread recommended by Brother) or XC8167-451 (no color on the screw) (for embroidering with bobbin threads from other manufacturers)), contact your nearest - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 198
performs a different operation), follow the procedure described below to make the proper adjustments. a Turn off the machine, hold your finger anywhere on the screen, and then turn the machine on. → The BRIGHTNESS OF LCD screen appears. Memo Continue touching the LCD until the screen shown below - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 199
strong force to the display, otherwise damage to the display may result. ADJUSTING THE SCREEN d After making the necessary touch panel adjustment, turn the machine off, then on again. Note If you finish the touch panel adjustment and the screen still does not respond, or if you cannot complete - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 200
a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer. Memo This machine is equipped with a simple troubleshooting feature that can be used in case minor problems occur during sewing. Press - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 201
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page High-pitched sound while Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs. Remove the dust or lint. 194 sewing Pieces object placed near the machine, If the frame bumps something during sewing, the − and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the pattern - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 202
the machine will make a sound different from that made during normal sewing. This is not the sign of a malfunction. • If the power is disconnected during sewing: Turn the main power to OFF and unplug the machine. If you restart the machine, follow the instructions for operating the machine correctly - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 203
is correctly set up or if an incorrect operation is performed, the machine stops and informs you of the error with an alarm and an error message. If an error message appears, correct the problem according to the instructions in the message. (The message that is displayed can be cancelled either - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 204
is displayed when using USB cable to download information from PC to machine. This message is displayed when the patterns you are editing take up is being edited in embroidery edit mode. This message is displayed when you try to use the needle threader lever while twin needle sewing is set. This - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 205
"Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch" button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit tries to initialize in embroidery mode while an embroidery frame is attached. This message is displayed when a previously saved pattern is being retrieved in - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 206
. This message is displayed when the foot controller is pressed while the embroidery unit is attached. 204 This message is displayed when the machine is turned on while the needle is lowered and the embroidery unit is attached. This message is displayed when the combined character pattern - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 207
card is inserted. This message is displayed when an embroidery frame not for use with this machine is attached while the embroidery unit is attached. This message is displayed when the machine is set for twin needle 8 sewing and a pattern that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 208
removed with the machine on or when the singlehole needle plate is installed when the machine is turned on in the embroidery or embroidery edit mode. the USB media is transmitting. This message is displayed when you try to sew with a stitch other than a middle needle position stitch while the single- - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 209
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Sewing Machine Embroidery Unit Dimensions Item Case dimensions Weight Sewing speed Needle Dimensions Dimension of machine with embroidery unit attached Weight Specification 51.1 cm (W) × 30.5 cm (H) × 25.8 cm (D) (approx. 20-1/8 inches (W) × 12 inches (H) × 10 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 210
a computer to download software upgrades (file extension .up1) for your sewing machine. • Memo • When the machine's software is upgraded, saved combinations of character and decorative stitches are erased. However, saved embroidery patterns are not erased. • While the software is being upgraded, the - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 211
following screen appears, upgrading is completed. c Plug the USB cable connectors into the corresponding USB port connectors on the computer and on the machine. → The "Removable Disk" icon appears in "My Computer" on the computer. d Copy the upgrade file to "Removable Disk". Note If an error - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 212
bobbin case when performing utility stitch sewing and embroidery functions. When in the embroidery function mode, the alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw) should be selected when substitute embroidery bobbin threads (other than what is accompanied with your machine) are being used. The - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 213
(Left) Straight stitch (Middle) Straight stitch (Middle) Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Presser Foot Applications Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while 0.0 pressing "Reverse/ (0) Reinforcement Stitch" button. General - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 214
fabric Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 5.0 2.5 - 5.0 2.5 1.0 - 4.0 4.0 (3/32) (1/16 - 3/16) Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqué quilt pieces 3.5 (1/8) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 1.4 0.0 - 4.0 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 215
Name Blind hem stitch Presser Foot Applications Hemming woven fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 00 3← − →3 2.0 1.0 - 3.5 (1/16) (1/16 - 1/8) Blind hem stitch stretch Hemming stretch fabric 00 3← − →3 2.0 1.0 - 3.5 (1/16) (1/16 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 216
Decorative hems, triple straight at left Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 1.0 1.0 - 7.0 (1/16) (1/16 - 1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 2.5 1.5 - 4.0 (3/32) (1/16 - 3/16) Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight at center 3.5 (1/8) 1.0 - 7.0 2.5 1.5 - 4.0 (1/16 - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 217
Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 6.0 (15/ 64) 1.5 - 7.0 (1/16 - 1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 1.6 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16) - 3.0 0.4 0.3 - 1.0 (1/16) (1/16 - 1/8) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) Button sewing Attaching buttons 3.5 2.5 - 4.5 (1/8) (3/32 - 3/16) - - Twin Needle NO NO NO NO - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 218
right up (Straight) Sideways to left (Straight) Presser Foot Applications Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual For making eyelets, holes on belts, etc. 7.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 (1/4) (1/4 15/64 3/16) (1/4) 7.0 6.0 5.0 (1/4 15/64 3/ 16) For attaching - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 219
24 bobbin winder 9 bobbin winding pretension disk and guide 9, 25, 27 button sewing 86 buttonhole lever 10, 81, 84 buttonhole stitches 79 155 156, 157 , selecting 124 167 sewing 141 embroidery sheet 131 , embroidery speed 20 151 embroidery unit 122 , carriage 10 122 error messages - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 220
9 L languages 21 , LCD 9 17 M machine operation mode key 22 machine setting mode key 20, 151, 152 , main power switch 9 16 maintenance 194 memory character/decorative 110 embroidery 153 utility 52 mirror image key 51 , multi color key 138 174 multi-directional sewing 88 MY CUSTOM STITCH - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 221
thread cutter button 11, 41, 47 thread density key 102 thread guide 9 25, 27, 32 thread guide plate 9 26, 30, 33 , thread settings key 138 150 explanation key 23 saving 52 selecting a stitch pattern 51 sewing 40 sewing type selection key 53 stitch selection screens 50 stitch setting - Brother International Innov-ís 2800D | Users Manual - English - Page 222
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