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- Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 1
Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V35/V37 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 2
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Thank you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 4
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. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 5
the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not intended to be used by young children, and assistance may be required if used by a person with a disability. 3 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 6
(908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Model Number Brother Sewing Machine : NV900D This device 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 is - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 7
Safety Instructions 1 Machine Features ...8 Accessories...9 Included accessories ...9 Optional accessories ...10 Names of Machine Parts and Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces 46 Free-arm sewing...46 Using extension table ...46 SEWING BASICS 49 Sewing...50 General sewing procedure - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 8
...66 Saving stitch settings ...67 Useful Sewing Tips ...68 Trial sewing ...68 Changing the sewing direction ...68 Sewing curves ...68 Sewing thick fabrics ...68 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...69 Sewing thin fabrics...69 Sewing stretch fabrics...70 Sewing an even seam allowance ...70 UTILITY - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 9
data precautions ...168 Saving patterns...169 Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer 170 APPENDIX 173 Care and Maintenance ...174 Cleaning the machine surface ...174 Cleaning the race ...174 Troubleshooting ...176 Error messages ...181 Adjusting the LCD ...185 Operation beep...185 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 10
Start/Stop button When the green light is on, the machine is ready to sew. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is warming up (page 13). l Embroidery You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 11
15 Touch pen 16 Spool cap (large) 17 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-023 XC3098-031 XD0810-031 X59370-021 Embroidery bobbin thread (white) SAEBT EBT-CEN: X81164-001 27 Accessory case 28 Hard case 29 USB cable 30 Operation manual 31 Quick reference guide - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 12
Embroidery bobbin thread (black) 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery embroidery 6 Walking foot 7 Open toe quilting foot 8 Side cutter "S" 9 Quilting guide authorized service center or visit the website at [http://www.brother.com - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 13
panel (page 14) Use the keys on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to use the sewing machine, etc. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 141) Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit. h Presser foot lever (page 54) Raise and lower the presser foot lever - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 14
foot holder. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. b Handwheel (page 54) Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch. c Embroidery card slot (page 156) Insert the embroidery card. d USB port (page 170 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 15
cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. For details, refer to "Using the thread cutter" (page 60 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 16
page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. e Memory key Press to save character embroidery, combined stitch patterns, My Custom Stitch patterns, etc. in the sewing machine's memory. f Utility stitch key Press this key to select a utility stitch or decorative stitch or to design - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 17
preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off 16 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 18 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 22 Upper Threading ...31 Replacing the Needle 39 Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 18
On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to . ● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet. - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 19
power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the Make sure that the machine is not sewing. a machine. Press the left side of the main power switch on b the right side of the machine to turn the Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a b household electrical outlet - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 20
unit is attached. The details are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 155). z Refer to "Error messages" (page 181) for messages displayed on the LCD. z Depending on the model of sewing machine, an animation may be displayed when the power is turned on. When an animation - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 21
count and the total number of embroidery stitches. The service count is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized dealer for details.) NO.: The "NO." is the number for the embroidery and sewing machine. Version: Displays the program version. Lighter - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 22
settings are complete, press d (Back key). X The initial stitch screen appears again. Memo z "NO." is the individual number for the sewing machine. z "VERSION" is the program version which is installed in the sewing machine. z Settings that are changed are saved even if the power is turned off. 20 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 23
attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on the LCD. Turn on the sewing machine. a X The LCD comes on. Press (Sewing machine help key) on b the display panel. X The sewing machine help screen appears. Press the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 24
in injuries or damage to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only prepare the bobbin thread. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 25
Turn on the sewing machine. a Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto e the spool in the direction of the c arrow until it snaps into place. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Note z If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 26
long, fold it to fit the size of the spool. When the spool net is used, the upper thread tension may become tighter. Before sewing, refer to "Adjusting the thread tension" (page 62). a b a a Thread guide cover Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the i hook of the bobbin-winding thread - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 27
the end of the thread through the guide k slit in the bobbin winder seat machine. When the foot controller is plugged in, remove your foot from the foot controller. X The bobbin winding will stop. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, stop the machine. Otherwise, the sewing machine - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 28
. In such a case, wind off the thread according to the following procedure. Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side, the needle will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 29
guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and c then remove the bobbin from the shaft. Hold the thread end with your left hand, and d wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 30
the bobbin into the bobbin case with f your right hand. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the bobbin incorrect. Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right g hand, and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand. a Bobbin cover b Latch - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 31
of the bobbin first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 62). Thread the Tab b Lower-left corner X The bobbin threading is finished. You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 32
end of the bobbin thread. Pull out about 10-15 cm (4-5 inches) of the f bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine. Reattach the bobbin cover. g Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 33
instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. When using special thread such as transparent nylon the needle manually (without using the needle - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 34
machine. Press (Needle position button) once or c twice to raise the needle. a CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions is raised. Memo z If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. a Mark on handwheel Pick up the spool pin and - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 35
the spool pin or the needle may break. Pull the thread from the spool and pass the g thread under the hook of the thread guide. a a Thread guide a b d c a Thread guide cover b Thread guide spring c Thread d When the presser foot lever is lowered Note z When passing the thread behind the thread - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 36
then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown. a b Ta a Notch of the thread guide b Thread guide disk Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side n of the machine. Ta a Needle bar thread guide Lower the presser foot lever to lower the l presser foot. a Thread cutter Note z When using - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 37
the thread will not pass through the eye of the needle. In such a case, start from m again. z If the needle is not raised, the needle stitch button. If one of the buttons is accidentally pressed, the machine will begin sewing and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 38
manually (without using the needle threader) When using specialty thread, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, a wing needle or a twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader, thread the needle as described below. Thread the machine to the needle bar thread a guide - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 39
upper thread. Without passing the thread through the needle f bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Pass the thread through the eye of the needle. If the needle threader is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be damaged. Attach zigzag foot "J". g For details on changing - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 40
X The initial screen appears again, and appears. Note z When changing the sewing direction, press (Needle position button) to raise the needle from the fabric, needle in the down position, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 41
use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 42
colored) To avoid skipped stitches use ball point needles with stretch fabrics. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 or - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 43
and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle" (page 40). Press (Needle position button or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. Place fabric or paper under the presser foot - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 44
GETTING READY While holding the needle with your left hand, g use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. Install the twin needle in the same way. CAUTION z Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver. - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 45
Replace the presser foot as described below. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 138). z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to raise the needle - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 46
should be used appears in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and then select the desired stitch again. b c a Presser foot holder b Notch c Pin - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 47
Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that Align the presser foot holder with the lower- 1 does not use the presser foot holder, such as the b left side of the presser bar. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 48
bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, freearm sewing is possible. Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the b arm, and then sew from the top. a a Cover of embroidery unit (extension table) CAUTION ● Do not move the sewing machine with the extension table attached. ● Do not use - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 49
in their original positions. 1 Attach the extension table to the sewing c machine arm. Keep the extension table horizontal and push it in slowly until it stops. Memo ● When you do not use the extension table, use it as the cover of the embroidery unit. Memo ● If the extension table is not stable - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 50
GETTING READY 48 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 51
2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing...50 Setting the Stitch ...61 Useful Functions...64 Useful Sewing Tips 68 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 52
on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). ↓ 2 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to "Turning on the machine" (page 17). ↓ 3 Select the stitch. Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 53
appropriate for selected stitch. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break. Turn on the sewing machine. c • When an animation is displayed on the screen, touch the LCD with your finger. X The straight stitch (left needle position) is shown selected on - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 54
that should be used appears on the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and then select the desired stitch again. Memo z For details on setting automatic - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 55
select the correct character • To select a different character style, press , and then select the desired character style. • Press to view a sample of the selected pattern. Sewing 53 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 56
SEWING BASICS Positioning the fabric Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. Turn on the machine. a While holding the end of the thread and the d fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward you - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 57
Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button (Start/stop button) or the foot controller. For details on the foot controller, refer to next - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 58
slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed. Turn off the sewing machine. a Note z When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Insert the foot controller plug into - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 59
so that the needle stays up when Lower the needle into the fabric at the sewing is stopped, refer to "Changing the machine settings" (page 18). a beginning of the stitching, then lower the presser foot. 2 CAUTION z Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate in the foot controller, - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 60
. At this time, if (Start/stop button) is held down, the machine sews at a slow speed. X The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction. After sewing to the end of the stitching, the i sewing machine stops. Release (Start/stop button) or foot controller. a 3 Press 1 Press 2 Press - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 61
When you wish to finish the stitching, press a (Thread cutter button) once. 2 a b a Reverse stitching b Reinforcement stitching Memo z The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching. For details, refer to "Automatic - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 62
BASICS Using the thread cutter When sewing with nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads. When you wish to finish the stitching and the a sewing machine is stopped, press (Needle position button) once to raise the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 63
). z Stitch settings return to their defaults if they are changed, when the machine is turned off or a different stitch is selected before the stitch setting is zigzag width. For details, refer to "Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller" (page 107). CAUTION z After adjusting the stitch - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 64
stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Installing the bobbin" (page 27) and rethread the bobbin thread - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 65
, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Threading the upper thread" (page 32 on the tension dial is a guide for working normal fabrics (medium weight sew a stitch sample and adjust stitch tension before beginning on the actual piece to be worked. z The machine may stop sewing - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 66
reverse/ reinforcement stitches Position the fabric under the presser foot, and d then press (Start/stop button) once. The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching. Depending on the selected stitch, reverse stitches - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 67
is set for programmed thread-cutting and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching. 2a 4 3b a Stop the machine and change the sewing direction. b Start the machine again. Automatically cutting the thread The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 68
Memo z Press (Start/stop button) when you want to stop the sewing machine in the middle of sewing without programmed thread-cutting (for example, when you want to change the sewing direction). The sewing machine stops without programmed thread cutting. Press (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button) at - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 69
only with utility stitches. The settings you saved will not be cleared if the machine is turned off. ■ To use a stitch length of 2.0 mm for 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, - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 70
stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project. Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle remained up - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 71
. And then, sew the edge of the hookand-loop fastener at a slow speed. If the needle does not pass through the hook-andloop fastener, replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics (page 39). a X Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position. CAUTION z If - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 72
fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate. ■ Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot aligned with a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric. a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 73
. Stitch Setting Chart 72 Overcasting Stitches 78 Basic Stitching ...82 Blind Hem Stitching 84 Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 87 Zipper Insertion...94 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 99 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 101 Reinforcement Stitching 108 Eyelet Stitching...113 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 74
Foot Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 1 J Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 2.5 0.2-5.0 Yes (3/32) (1/64-3/16) (J) Reverse No Left - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 75
Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 00 3← - →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/ 64-3/16) (J) Reinforcement No Patchwork stitching, decorative J stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabric, such as 5.0 (3/16) - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 76
mm (inch)] Auto 4.0 (3/16) Manual 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 3.0 (1/8) 2.0-4.0 (1/ 1.0 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/64-3/16) (J) Reinforcement No 39 Lace sewing, decorative N hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 77
[mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.5 Automatic reinforcement No 58 Darning stitch 59 60 Bar tack stitch 61 Button-sewing stitch 62 Eyelet stitch 63 A Darning mediumweight fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 2.5-7.0 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 78
UTILITY STITCHES Other stitches Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length/width Left/Right Flipping Stitch Type Pattern 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Decorative stitches N No - No Yes Yes 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 79
Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length/width Left/Right Flipping Stitch Type Pattern 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Character stitches N (Gothic font) 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 80
that fray easily Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 3.5 2.0 (1/8) (1/16) 2.5-5.0 (3/32 and the machine starts sewing. Attach overcasting foot "G". a G Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric c against the guide of the presser - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 81
sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot "J". Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual /stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Attach zigzag foot "J". a J Sew along the edge of the fabric with the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 82
[mm (inch)] Auto Manual 0.0 0.0-2.5 (0) (0-3/32) 3.5 (1/8) 3.5-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 5.0 (3/16) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.5 0.2-5.0 (3/32) may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin c is aligned - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 83
upper thread under the side cutter, e and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. Position the fabric in the side cutter. h The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter. Select a stitch. f • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 84
Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual - - Presser Foot 1 Straight stitch Basic stitching and sewing gathers or injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Basting Attach zigzag foot "J". a • For details on replacing the presser - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 85
position) and the straight stitch (center needle position). a b When sewing is finished, cut the thread. f • For details, refer to )), the needle position will also change. By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 86
[mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 00 3← - →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) R CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Sew a blind hem according - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 87
h free-arm sewing possible. • For details on free-arm sewing, refer to "Freearm sewing" (page 46). Slide the item that you wish to sew onto the i arm the fabric with the edge of the folded j hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. R c 1 b a Wrong - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 88
. 1 2 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric Memo z For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 61). Sew with the fold of the hem against the l presser foot guide. Remove the basting stitching and reverse the m fabric. 1 2 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric 86 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 89
stitches are available for sewing one-step buttonholes, and one stitch is available for attaching the button. Stitch Name Pattern Application 48 Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 49 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 90
pressed and the machine starts sewing. The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position a and length of the buttonhole. 1 2 5 6 3 4 A a Button guide plate - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 91
: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm (1inch) on the scale. 10mm Position the fabric with the front end of the e , refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 89 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 92
. b a Buttonhole lever b Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in g your left hand, and then start sewing. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. 90 a a Eyelet punch Note z When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper or some - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 93
or 53 . d Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the e gimp thread. Lower the presser foot lever and the f buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp g thread to remove any slack. Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp h thread to the wrong side of - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 94
two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. Turn the handwheel toward you g (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 95
left (so that the speed will be slow). X The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches. Note z Do not press (Thread cutter feed lever to (to the right as seen from the rear of the machine). When you have finished attaching the button, j slide the drop feed lever to - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 96
(inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 3.5 0.0-7.0 2.5 0.2-5.0 (1/8) (0-1/4) (3/32) (1/64-3/16) I CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. There are many - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 97
foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). a Stitching b Right side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Remove the basting stitching. j Zipper Insertion - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 98
reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening. • For details, refer to "Basic stitching" (page 82). Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the c edge of the fabric. 1 3 2 4 a Wrong side of fabric Press the seam allowance so that the right side e (the side that will not be - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 99
you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the j end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and then raise the presser foot lever. Open the zipper and continue sewing. k CAUTION ● When using zipper foot "I", be sure to select the straight stitch (center needle - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 100
not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break. When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the o end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and then raise the presser foot lever. Remove the basting stitching, open the zipper, p and then continue - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 101
fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 0.0 0.0-7.0 (0) (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 2.5 1.5-4.0 (3/32) (1/16 button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot "J". a J Sew the fabric without stretching it. - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 102
of the a fabric. Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric. Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while d stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric. While pulling the fabric behind - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 103
quilting, satin stitching Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 0.0-7.0 3.5 (0-1/4) (1/8) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/16) (0-3/16) Presser Foot 19 (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 101 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 104
Basting stitching Attach zigzag foot "J". d J • For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). When sewing around corners, stop the machine with the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqué, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 105
43). a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) ■ For a seam allowance on the left side Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 22 . 1 a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Memo z To change the width of the seam allowance (needle position), refer to "Changing the needle position" (page 83 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 106
screw, and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver. a Walking foot Quilting guide Note z When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. z When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. z The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 107
Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the a hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder. Walking foot 3 Presser foot holder Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that b the guide aligns with the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 108
in any direction. When free-motion quilting, use the following instructions with the optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" (SA187, a Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) X The feed dogs are lowered. Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a e stitch 3 or 24 . • - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 109
be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the sewing speed controller, the stitch width can quickly and easily be adjusted. In this case, the sewing speed is adjusted with the foot controller. Connect the foot - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 110
. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Triple stretch 4 stitch Reinforcing the seams of sleeves 0.0 and if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 111
Determine the desired length of the bar tack. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 • Pass the upper - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 112
UTILITY STITCHES Gently hold the end of the upper thread in f your left hand, and then start sewing. X Once sewing is completed, the sewing machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, g and then cut the threads. Raise the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 113
torn can be darned. Darning is sewn as shown below. a 3 a a Reinforcement stitching Determine the desired length of the darning. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) Select - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 114
. a a Do not reduce the gap. Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as e possible. X Once sewing is completed, the sewing machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, g and then cut the threads. Raise the buttonhole lever to its - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 115
inch)] Auto Manual 7.0, 6.0 or 7.0 5.0 (1/4) (1/4, 15/64 or 3/16) Presser Foot N CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot.Otherwise, injuries may 3 occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Attach monogramming - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 116
Sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open seam Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual stitching 2.5-7.0 (3/25-1/4) 0.5 0.1-1.0 (1/32) (1/64-3/16) 39 3.5 Lace sewing, decorative (1/8) hemming, heirloom stitching, 40 etc. 6.0 (15/64) 2.5 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 117
37 38 Decorative stitching Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 1.6 1.0-4.0 5.0 if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called "fagoting". - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 118
foot" (page 43). Select stitch 27 . b • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure c not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. Memo z For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 119
refer to "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 62) and "Adjusting the thread tension" (page 62). Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. g Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 c inch). 1 a 1cm (3/8 inch) At the end of the stitching, the thread is pulled out about 5 cm (2 inches - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 120
43). Select stitch 20 , and then increase the c thread tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51) and "Adjusting the thread tension" (page 62). Sew while making sure that the needle drops d slightly off the edge of the fabric. a a Needle drop point 118 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 121
" (page 41). Memo 3 z Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle. z The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to "Threading the needle - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 122
with the wing needle, select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less. Start sewing. d Attach monogramming foot "N". b CAUTION ● When sewing with the wing needle, select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After adjusting the stitch - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 123
the screen is mirrored. Pull out several threads from two sections of a the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch). 3 Sew along the other edge of the frayed section f so that it looks like the previous stitching. N Press , and set the horizontal mirror g image key - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 124
and threads When sewing thin, mediumweight or stretch fabrics, use the ball point needle. When sewing thick fabrics, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. In achieved. Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project. In addition, while sewing, be sure to guide the fabric with your - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 125
size is selected, small patterns can be combined and connected. z If multiple patterns have been combined, the size of each selected pattern can be specified. Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns 123 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 126
UTILITY STITCHES Changing the length for satin stitches The length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations. Press (Utility stitch key) on the a operation panel, and then select (Satin stitch). Adjusting the character spacing The space between alphanumeric characters can be - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 127
a If the pattern is not sewn correctly, follow the steps below to adjust the sewing. Press f panel. (Settings key) on the operation 3 • For details, refer adjustment is sewn. X The sewing machine stops after sewing the pattern has finished. Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns 125 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 128
or combined utility stitch types. Press h (Back key). X It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern. Select once again, start the sewing i machine and check the stitching. X Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly. Select the first pattern. b X The first pattern is - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 129
For details, refer to "Saving patterns" (page 129). Memo z If repeated sewing is set, the pattern is repeatedly sewn until the sewing machine is stopped. z If the sewing machine is turned off, the repeated/single sewing setting returns to its default setting. z If pressed again, it turns to - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 130
UTILITY STITCHES ■ Mirroring a pattern image After a single pattern has been selected, press a to mirror the pattern image horizontally. ■ Checking the pattern When the specified pattern is not displayed on the screen, check the pattern using the following steps. Press . a X The screen for - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 131
X "Saving..." appears while the pattern is being saved. After the pattern is saved, the initial screen appears again. • Do not turn off the sewing machine while the pattern is being saved, otherwise the pattern data may be lost. ■ Retrieving a pattern Press . a Recall the saved pattern. X The saved - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 132
UTILITY STITCHES ■ Deleting a saved pattern A saved pattern in a pocket can be deleted. Press . a Select the pocket where the pattern you wish b to delete is saved. indicates pockets where patterns are already saved. X The selected pocket is shown in reverse highlighting, and the saved pattern - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 133
intersections in the grid, and then link those points with a continuous straight line. Draw a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet a set. 3 Determine the sewing order. d Draw the pattern as one continuous line and with the start point and the end point of the design at the same height. 10 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 134
Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and program the pattern into the sewing machine. Attach monogramming foot "N". a • For details, refer to "Replacing the is single stitching, and gives triple stitching. X The embroidery screen appears. Specify the various stitching settings, such as h - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 135
Editing the pattern data To edit the pattern you entered, press . The screen for editing the pattern appears. You can move, insert and delete points. When you have finished editing the pattern, press to go back to the screen for entering the pattern, and then follow steps f through h on - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 136
UTILITY STITCHES Examples of designs Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch. Point Point 1 0 0 21 38 13 2 12 0 22 35 14 3 18 3 23 32 13 4 22 6 24 30 10 5 23 10 25 32 6 6 21 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 137
embroidering are described in this chapter. Embroidering Neatly 136 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 138 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 141 Preparing the Fabric 144 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 148 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 150 Embroidering...157 Editing and Saving Patterns 161 Using the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 138
does not hang off the table where the sewing machine is placed. If embroidery is done with the fabric hanging off, the embroidery unit movement may be impaired, this could cause the pattern to sew incorrectly. For the bobbin thread, use the embroidery bobbin thread. For details, refer to "Optional - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 139
. For details on adjusting the layout and the size, refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 161). ↓ 9 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern. For details on setting up the thread, refer to "Upper Threading" (page 31). Embroidering Neatly 137 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 140
Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot "Q". Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready. Turn off the sewing machine. b a b a Embroidery foot bar b Caught by the presser foot - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 141
in the lever with your finger, fit g the embroidery foot bar over the needle clamp screw to attach the embroidery foot to the presser foot bar. c b a needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. ● Before sewing, always turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) slowly to make sure - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 142
Attach the presser foot holder. e • For details, refer to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 45). CAUTION z Before removing the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, injuries may occur if one of the operation buttons is accidentally pressed and the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 143
unit ready. Note z Do not touch the connector in the Turn off the sewing machine. a 4 embroidery unit connector slot. The connector could be damaged, and it may cause malfunctions. z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move it. It may cause malfunctions. Note - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 144
insert the connector into the connection port. z Do not push on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may result. Turn on the sewing machine. d a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage. It may - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 145
unit Make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. Remove the embroidery frame. a • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 149). Press , and then press . b Hold the release button on the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 146
parts, visit [http://www.brother.com/], or [http:// www.brothermall.com] (in USA). a c b a Fabric b Size of embroidery frame c Stabilizer material with a steam iron. CAUTION ● Always use stabilizer material when sewing embroidery projects. The needle may break or bend if you embroider without - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 147
on b top of the outer frame. Have the right side of the cloth up. ■ Embroidery frame (small) [option] Patterns with a height of up to 2 cm (1 inch) fabric. Line up on the inner frame and on outer frame. ■ Embroidery frame (large) [option] Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of up to - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 148
(right side) d Stabilizer material e Ledge of outer frame • Press down firmly until the inner frame is securely pressed against the ledge of the outer frame. Embroidery sheet (large) [option] Make a mark with a chalk pen at the center of a the position for the pattern to be embroidered - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 149
thin pieces like ribbon are being embroidered, use stabilizer material as a base to stretch on the frame. We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery. a b c a b a Base line b Mark Place the inner frame with the fabric on the d outer frame and stretch the fabric. • For details, refer to page - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 150
the bobbin case. • For details, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 22). Raise the presser foot lever. b Firmly insert the embroidery frame guide into e the embroidery carriage frame holder from the top. Line up the embroidery frame guide tabs and the embroidery carriage frame holder - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 151
lever even further. Make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. Raise the presser foot lever. a a a Presser foot lever Press (Needle position button) once or b twice to raise the needle. a Remove the embroidery frame. e CAUTION ● Do not touch the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 152
information The patterns saved in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use instructions displayed on the screen. For details, refer to "Selecting an embroidery pattern"(page 155). b Alphanumeric character patterns There are 6 types of characters: upper case/lower case - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 153
language or change the thread color display or other settings. e Press to get help on embroidery unit attachment, embroidery frame attachment, etc. f Press this key to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the machine's memory. Selecting Embroidery Patterns 151 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 154
) THREAD# is selected.) •EMBROIDERY (POLYESTER) THREAD# •COUNTRY (COTTON) THREAD# •MADEIRA POLY THREAD# •MADEIRA RAYON THREAD# •SULKY THREAD# •ROBISON-ANTON POLY THREAD# When a specific pattern is selected, press this key and then, press to switch the display. The sewing settings such as the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 155
4 Press this key when you want to change the color, character by character in character embroidery. Since the sewing machine stops at the end of each character, the upper thread is changed as you sew. Press this key again to cancel multicolor. Memo z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted line - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 156
Memo z When "The pattern is too large for the embroidery frame" is displayed, no more characters can be input. z Characters from different fonts (sans serif and serif, etc.) cannot be combined. Select the alphanumeric characters. a - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 157
in the machine's memory. 70 Embroidery patterns Memo z Refer to "Embroidery Pattern Color Change Table" in the Quick reference guide for samples 12 stitch types. Memo z Refer to "Frame patterns" in the Quick reference guide for frame pattern shapes and stitches. Press . a 4 X The pattern - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 158
using (Previous page key) and (Next page key), and select from the 12 stitches. Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery b card slot on the right side of the sewing machine. Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward you, and insert it in the direction of the arrow. X When a stitch is - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 159
change the setting in the setting screen. For details, refer to "LCD Pass the thread through the embroidery foot c hole, and hold it lightly in your left hand. (liquid crystal display) operation" (page let hands or objects hit the carriage while sewing. The pattern may misalign. Embroidering 157 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 160
Set up embroidery thread for the next color, i and repeat steps b through h. X When the last color is sewn, "Finished sewing." will embroidery frame may be hit by the presser foot and cause injury or needle breakage. After progressing 5-6 stitches, press f (Start/stop button) to stop the machine - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 161
the Lower the presser foot lever, and press g (Start/stop button). embroidery frame. 4 Lower the presser foot lever, and press c (Start/stop button). X The cut-out for the appliqué piece is sewn, and the sewing machine stops. a b a Cut-out line b Appliqué piece fabric X "APPLIQUE POSITION" will - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 162
for the appliqué is stitched, and the sewing machine stops. Memo z When "APPLIQUE MATERIAL", "APPLIQUE POSITION" and "APPLIQUE" are displayed, a specific color thread does not appear. Use a proper color thread to match the appliqué piece. Follow the instructions on the screen, and j change thread - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 163
and adjust the layout. c Memo z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted line (ex. ) cannot be used. After selecting the embroidery pattern, press a . X The sewing screen is displayed. Press . b X The layout LCD is displayed. a Layout within the frame b Display unit (cm/INCH) c Available - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 164
the pattern or reversed it. z The embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted can be saved in the sewing machine's memory. For details, refer to "Saving than 10cm (4 inches) x 10cm (4 inches), there may be a case that the pattern cannot be rotated. Horizontal mirror image key Mirrors the pattern - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 165
The upper thread tension is changed using the thread tension dial. Simply increase the tension slightly to continue sewing. When doing machine embroidery, the tension dial should be set somewhere between 2 to 6. a b c a Loose (Decrease thread tension) b Tight (Increase thread tension) c Upper - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 166
the end of the thread longer than usual. Then reset the fabric in the embroidery frame, in a position where you can sew "DEF". Press c (Back key). a b a Embroidery start position b Embroidery end position Enter "DEF" and press . i Press . d Press . j Press . e Press k to turn it - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 167
of "ABC". a a Embroidery end position Lower the presser foot, and then press m (Start/Stop button) to embroider "DEF". Resewing When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn, it can be resewn with the correct color. Press (Start/stop button) to stop the a sewing machine. Press . b Press - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 168
is stopped before it is complete, check the current needle count and layout before turning off the sewing machine. Memo z When the sewing machine is turned off, the embroidery size and layout return to the original setting. If you have changed the layout, you need to adjust it again. Press - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 169
Forward one color) to move to i the beginning of the color you want to embroider. Note z Always detach the embroidery unit when you move the sewing machine. Press (Forward one stitch) to increase j the needle count. If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 -> 9 ->30 stitches. 4 Turn - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 170
. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data. ■ Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used • Only .pes 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 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 171
patterns and the alphanumeric characters you have customized can be saved in the sewing machine's memory. Since the saved patterns will not be erased when the power is turned off, you can always retrieve them for embroidery. This is convenient for saving names and the like. You can save up - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 172
machine whether or not they are turned on. z Embroidery patterns can be retrieved with or without the embroidery unit attached to the machine. X Pattern data in "Removable Disk" is written to the machine folders cannot be retrieved. z While the machine is sewing, do not write data to or delete - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 173
the next time that they are needed, save the data in the machine's memory before turning off the machine. For details, refer to "Saving patterns" (page 169). 4 X The saved pattern is retrieved. X The embroidery screen appears, and you can embroider the retrieved pattern. Adjust the pattern - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 174
EMBROIDERY 172 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 175
5 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Care and Maintenance 174 Troubleshooting ...176 Upgrading Your Machine's Software 186 Index ...187 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 176
. a Unplug the power supply cord from the power b supply jack on the right side of the sewing machine. a a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is removed. Remove the bobbin case. f Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 177
Otherwise, the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-221 (green marking)), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed, otherwise the needle may break - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 178
://solutions.brother.com]. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. The start/stop button was not pressed. Press the start/stop button. The sewing machine does not - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 179
service center. 5 The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. - A bobbin designed specifically for this machine the bobbin-winding thread guide. Move the sewing speed controller to Troubleshooting 177 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 180
machine. The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. Make sure that the thread is hanged on the thread guide or sew with stitch - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 181
made while sewing. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it. Correct the upper threading. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. page 32 - A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 182
and the fabric is hanging off the table. If embroidery is done with the fabric hanging off the table, the embroidery unit movement will be impaired. Support the fabric while embroidering. The fabric is catching. It is pinched. Stop the sewing machine and set the fabric up correctly. The carriage - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 183
at a LCD screen other than the sewing LCD screen. The start/stop button machine is deleting a previously saved pattern while in embroidery edit mode. The start/stop button was pressed while the foot controller was 8 connected. You tried to use the foot controller for embroidery. Troubleshooting - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 184
, cross stitches or combined utility stitches. 16 The memory is full and the pattern cannot be saved. 17 You pressed the back key or the embroidery key when a pattern was selected or the utility stitch key when a stitch is selected. 182 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 185
by pressing the manual memory key. You tried to select an embroidery pattern or change the layout when 19 the needle was down. The machine is turned on while the needle is lowered and the embroidery unit is attached 26 Bobbin thread has run out. Little bobbin thread remains. Troubleshooting 183 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 186
has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the 29 needle is bent and hitting the needle plate, etc., so the sewing machine stops (refer to page 176). 30 You tried to use a function that cannot be used when the embroidery unit is attached. An Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 187
a case, perform the following operation. Turn off the sewing machine. a ■ If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops e (Back key). X The initial stitch screen appears again. Troubleshooting 185 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 188
to download software upgrades for your sewing machine. Visit our website at "http://solutions.brother.com" for notification of available machine settings" (page 18) for how to check the version of the sewing machine's software. Memo z The embroidery pattern which is saved in the sewing machine - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 189
types 150 bobbin winding 22 bobbin-winding thread guide 11, 24 embroidery sets 9 embroidery sheet 146 button sewing 92 embroidery threads 136 buttonhole lever 12 embroidery unit connector slot 11 buttonhole sewing 88 embroidery unit installation 141 buttonhole stitching 87 - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 190
LCD button 152 LCD messages 181 LCD operation 18 M machine surface cleaning 174 main power switch 12 maintenance 174 manual needle threading 36 memory key 14 mirroring stitches 66 My Custom Stitch 131 N needle bar thread guide 12 needle condition 40 needle plate 12 needle plate cover - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 191
instructions 1 satin stitch length, changing 124 satin stitches 122 saving patterns 129, 169 troubleshooting 176 turning machine on/off 16 twin needle 9 twin needle sewing cutting, automatic 65 thread guide 11, 24, 33 thread guide cover 11, 24, 33 thread guide disk 12, 34 thread spools - Brother International Innov-ís 900D | Users Manual - English - Page 192
English XE3848-001 Printed in China
Product Code
885-V35/V37
GETTING READY
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
EMBROIDERY
APPENDIX
Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine
Operation Manual
Operation Manual
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