Brother International Innov-is BP3500D Operation Manual

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    Operation Manual Embroidery and Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-G00/G02/G04/G05/G06 Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
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    Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electrical shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are
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    pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when free motion stitching so that you do not use outdoors. 8 For a longer service life: • When storing this machine, avoid troubleshooting table in the back of the Operation Manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem
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    above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
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    liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict
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    pre-programmed frequently used stitches D Decorative sewing This section provides instructions on sewing character stitches and decorative stitches as well as on machine. Chapter 1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described. Page A-2 v
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    CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS i TRADEMARKS iv WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ..... v B 24 Threading the upper thread 24 Threading the needle 26 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader 27 Pulling up the bobbin thread 27 Using
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    CONTENTS Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 25 Stretch stitching 25 Elastic attaching 25 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 26 Appliqué stitching 26 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching 27 Piecing 27 Quilting 29 Free motion quilting 30 Satin stitching using the sewing speed
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    Cleaning the machine surface 2 Cleaning the race 2 About the maintenance message 4 Touch panel is malfunctioning 4 Operation beep 4 Troubleshooting 5 Frequent troubleshooting topics 5 Upper thread tightened up 5 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 6 Incorrect thread tension 7 Fabric is
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    Basic operations This section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine's more useful functions. Page number starts with "B" in this section. Chapter1 GETTING READY B-2 Chapter2 STARTING TO SEW B-35 Chapter3 STARTING TO EMBROIDER B-52
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    to place the spool of thread on the spool pin. 2 Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread. 3 Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread
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    and Their Functions Embroidery Unit b a B c GETTING READY i h a b g c f e d 1 Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. 2 Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams. 3 Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate
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    Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Operation buttons b c def Operation panel and operation keys a g a 1 "Start/Stop" button Press the "Start/Stop" button to start or stop sewing. The machine stitches at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is pressed. When sewing is
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    Using the flat bed attachment Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartments. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions B GETTING READY A presser foot accessory tray is stored in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. 1 3 1 2 1 Storage space of the flat
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    ) 18 cm (H) × 13 cm (W) (7 inches (H) × 5 inches (W)) 41. 42. Embroidery bobbin thread (60 weight, white) 43. Accessory bag Hard case Operation Manual Quick Reference Guide Embroidery Design Guide * These accessories are included in the same box as the embroidery unit. Grid sheet set B-6
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    motion echo quilting foot Free motion quilting foot "C" Quilting foot "E" 7. 8. 9. Walking foot 1/4" quilting foot 10. 1/4" quilting foot with guide Quilting guide 11. Side cutter "S" Embroidery frame set (medium) 10 cm (H) × 10 cm (W) (4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W)) 12. Embroidery frame set
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    Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section The utility stitch numbers differ depending on the model of your machine. Refer to the column titled "Model 4" for your machine. Model 4 Model 3, 2 Model 1 Presser foot Stitch name Stitch Basting
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    machine unattended, either the main switch of the machine should be turned to OFF or the plug must be removed from the electrical outlet. • When servicing the machine or when removing covers, the machine must be unplugged. • For USA only This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the
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    Turning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machine Make sure that the machine is turned off (the main a power switch is set to " "), and then plug the power cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine. Insert the plug of the power cord into a household b electrical outlet.
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    LCD Operation LCD Operation Viewing the LCD An opening movie may be displayed when the power is turned on. When the opening movie is displayed, the screen will be displayed if you touch the LCD with your finger. Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine
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    . B-40 B-41 Shows the automatic thread tension setting for the currently selected stitch pattern. B-41 Press this key to display the following manual adjustment screen. You can adjust the value of each item by pressing / . B-42 1 2 A Page display 1 Press to save stitch settings to machine
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    LCD Operation No. Display Key Name H Back to beginning key I Mirror image key J Free motion mode key Explanation When sewing is stopped, press this key to return to the beginning of the pattern. For details, refer to "Returning to the beginning of the pattern" in the "Decorative sewing"
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    LCD Operation ■ Embroidery settings Page 4 Page 5 C D AE Page 6 F G H B I A Select the embroidery frame to be used and displayed as a guide. For details, refer to "Changing the "Embroidery Frame Display"" in the "Embroidering" section. B When set to "ON", the embroidery pattern can be selected
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    (page B-16) R Display the service count which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Brother dealer machine. Check with your local authorized Brother dealer or at " http://support.brother.com/ " for available updates. For details, refer to "Upgrading
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    LCD Operation ■ Choosing the display language Press . a Display page 8. b Use and to choose the display language. c Adjust the "Input Sensitivity" by pressing / . d • The higher the setting, the more sensitive the keys will be. The default setting is "3". Note • We recommend selecting the highest
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    Saving a settings screen image to USB flash drive An image of the settings screen can be saved as a BMP file. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the a right side of the machine. LCD Operation Press the item to be displayed. d 1 23 4 B GETTING READY 1 USB port 2 USB flash drive
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    Winding/Installing the Bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin CAUTION • Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) designed specifically for this machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine. • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this
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    Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool e pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. • If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin.
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    thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front. While holding the thread with your left hand, to run out. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right. l 3 1 Thread guide 2 Pretension disk 3 Pull it in as far as possible Note • Make sure that
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    wound with thread. You can begin sewing immediately without pulling up the bobbin thread by simply inserting the bobbin in the bobbin case and guiding the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover. B GETTING READY 1 1 "Start/Stop" button When the bobbin winding becomes slow, press the
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    your left hand. Then, with your right hand, place the bobbin in the bobbin case. While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right h hand (1), guide the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover (2) and lightly pull it with your left hand (3). • The thread enters the tension spring of
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    Reattach the bobbin cover. j Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. 2 1 → The bobbin threading is finished. Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the procedure in "Upper Threading" on page B-24. Memo • You can begin sewing
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    . For more information regarding the choice of spool caps for your thread choice, see page B-19. • When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. • Never use a thread weight of
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    to the front at the bottom. Upper Threading While using your right hand to lightly hold the thread i passed under the thread guide plate, pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below. B GETTING READY CAUTION • If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread
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    the needle threader cannot be used, refer to "Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)" on page B-27. Pull the end 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the threader thread guide disks (marked "7"). 1 1 80mm (approx. 3 inches) or more Lower the
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    inches) Press g to unlock all keys and buttons. Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using specialty thread, such as thread the needle as described below. Thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. a • For details, refer to "Upper Threading" on page B-24.
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    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. 2 Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread. c Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front. 1 Using the twin needle With
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    details, refer to steps g through i of "Threading the upper thread" on page B-24. Without passing the thread through the needle bar h thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from the front. Press . m Upper Threading CAUTION • When using the
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    these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION • Only use recommended home machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. • Never use
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    may be damaged. 1 1 Flat surface Replacing the needle Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle". Press (Needle position button) once or twice to a raise the needle. Place fabric or paper under the presser foot
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    Replacing the Needle CAUTION • Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result. Press g to unlock all keys and buttons. B-32
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    Replacing the Presser Foot Replacing the Presser Foot CAUTION • Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break. • Only use presser feet designed specifically for this machine. Use of
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    Replacing the Presser Foot Note • When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the machine, attach the correct presser foot,
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    2 Chapter STARTING TO SEW Sewing Sewing B STARTING TO SEW CAUTION • While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. • Do not pull or push the
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    speed i controller. You can use this controller to adjust sewing speed during sewing. b a 1 Fast 2 Slow Press the "Start/Stop" button to start sewing. j Guide the fabric lightly by hand. Memo • When the foot controller is being used, you cannot start sewing by pressing the "Start/Stop" button
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    CAUTION • Do not press (Thread cutter button) after the threads have been cut. Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine. • Do not press (Thread cutter button) when there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation. The thread may tangle, possibly
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    Sewing Sewing reinforcement stitches Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You can use (Reverse stitch button) to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches. Refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" under the column for "Reverse/ Reinforcement stitching" on page
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    Sewing Press (Reverse stitch button) or (Reinforcement d stitch button). 1 Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) → The machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and stop. Memo • To turn off the automatic reinforcement stitching function, press again, so it appears as .
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    Setting the Stitch Setting the Stitch This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width, stitch length, "L/R Shift", and upper thread tension for each stitch. However, you can change any of the settings by pressing in the utility stitch screen, then following the procedure
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    Setting the Stitch Setting the "L/R Shift" Follow the steps below when you want to change the placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by moving it left and right. Setting the thread tension You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. B STARTING TO
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    Setting the Stitch ■ Upper thread is too loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. Note • If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Upper Threading" on page B-24 and rethread
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    Useful Functions Useful Functions Automatically cutting the thread The machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called "programmed threadcutting". If programmed thread-cutting is set, automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set. Turn on
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    Useful Functions Adjust the "Presser Foot Pressure" by pressing / . c Pivoting If the pivot key is selected, the machine stops with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the presser foot is automatically raised to an appropriate height when the "Start/Stop" button is pressed. When the "Start/Stop
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    Select a stitch. a Press b to select the pivot function. Useful Functions Rotate the fabric, and then press the "Start/Stop" e button. B STARTING TO SEW → The key appears as . Place the fabric under the presser foot with the needle c at the starting point of the stitching, lower presser foot
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    Useful Functions Display page 3. e Adjust the "Free Motion Foot Height" by pressing / f to select the height that the quilting foot is raised above the fabric. • Increase the setting by pressing , for example, when sewing very stretchy fabric, so that it is easier to sew. Note • If the knee lifter
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    2.5 - 5.0 (3/32 - 3/16) 3.5 (1/8) 2.5 - 5.0 (3/32 - 3/16) 5.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Twin needle 2.5 (3/32) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) OK ( J ) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) OK ( J ) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16
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    J*1 Blind hem 2-01 stitch Hemming woven fabrics R Stitch width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 3.5 (1/8) 2.5 - 5.0 (3/32 - 3/16) 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 - 5.0 (3/32 - 3/16) 5.0 (3/16) 3.5 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 5.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 5.0 (3/16
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    (1/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 2.0 (1/16) 0.4 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.4 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 0.1 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16
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    name Presser foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 3-05 3-06 3-07 3-08 3-09 3-10 3-11 3-12 16) A bar tack in heavyweight 3.0 - 5.0 fabrics (1/8 - 3/16) Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 3.5 (1/8) 0.4 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) 3.0 (1/8) 0.4 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) 3.5 (1/8) 0.4
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    N tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners For attaching appliqué on N tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners Stitch width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 5.0 (3/16) 3.0 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 6.0 (15/64) 3.0 - 6.0 (1/8 - 15/64) 6.0 (15/64) 3.0 - 6.0 (1/8 - 15/64) 5.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 6.0 (0 - 15/64
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    Embroidery Step by Step 3 Chapter STARTING TO EMBROIDER Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step 9 Step 3 Step 7, 8 Step 1, 2 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Aim Presser foot attachment Checking the needle Embroidery unit
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    Attaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the Embroidery Foot CAUTION • Be sure to use embroidery foot 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 cause injury. Press (Needle position button) to
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    Attaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the Embroidery Unit CAUTION • Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit in place. The embroidery unit may be dropped and cause injury. • Keep your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. Otherwise injury may result. Slide
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    be selected when the embroidery unit is attached. ■ Removing the embroidery unit Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. Remove the embroidery frame. a • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Frame" on page B-61
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    Embroidery Attractive Finishes Embroidery Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page B-57) and hooping the fabric in the frame (page B-58) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point is the
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    -on stabilizers (backing) to the fabric For best results in your embroidery projects, always use stabilizer material for embroidery. Follow the package instructions for the stabilizer being used. When using fabrics that cannot be ironed (such as terry cloth or fabrics that have loops which expand
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    Preparing the Fabric Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame ■ Types of embroidery frames The types and numbers of supplied embroidery frames will differ depending on the machine model. Extra Large Embroidery field 26 cm × 16 cm (10 - 1/4 inches × 6 - 1/4 inches) Use when embroidering connected
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    Lay the fabric right side up on top of the outer frame. b Re-insert the inner frame making sure to align the inner frame's with the outer frame's . Preparing the Fabric Memo • After stretching the fabric, lightly tapping it should produce a drum-like sound. • Stretch the fabric from all four
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    with the mark you made on the fabric. 1 Inner frame 2 Guide line Gently stretch the fabric so there are no folds or c Embroidering small fabrics or fabric edges Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer carefully. Attach the stabilizer as shown
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    not lowered, the following message appears. You cannot start sewing until you lower the frame-securing lever. 1 Embroidery frame holder 2 Embroidery frame guide Slide the embroidery frame into the holder, making d sure to align the embroidery frame's arrow mark with the one on holder. ■ Removing
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    this procedure. Embroidery pattern types There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns stored in the machine's memory (see the "Embroidery Design Guide" for a full summary of patterns in the machine's memory). You can also use patterns from USB flash drive (sold separately). ab Press
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    Confirming the Pattern Position Confirming the Pattern Position The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery. Checking the pattern position
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    Embroidering Embroidering After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and appliquéing. Embroidering a pattern Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color. Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown
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    Remove the thread for the first color from the g machine. Thread the machine with the next color. Repeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining h colors. Thread color name Embroidering B STARTING TO EMBROIDER Thread number → When the last color is sewn, the message informing that the
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    Embroidering B-66
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    Sewing This section describes procedures for using the various utility stitches as well as other functions. It provides details on basic sewing in addition to the more expressive features of the machine, such as sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes. Page number starts with "S" in this section.
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    Sewing Tips 1 Chapter SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES Sewing Tips Trial sewing After you have set up the machine with the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn, the machine automatically sets the stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected. However, a trial piece
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    For stitches with a left needle position (Stitch width: 0.0 mm) S SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES 1 Seam 2 Presser foot ■ Aligning the fabric with the stitch guide foot (sold separately with some models) Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the
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    Sewing Various Fabrics Sewing Various Fabrics Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. Release the presser foot
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    Sewing Various Fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. 1 1 Basting For best results when sewing on knit fabrics use the stretch stitches. Also be sure to use a needle for knits. The recommended stitches and their
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    Basic Stitching 2 Chapter UTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. • Using the table below, refer to "Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic operations" section. Stitch name Stitch Basting stitch Stitch number 1-08 08
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    ■ Changing the needle position The needle position used as the baseline is different for the straight stitch (left needle position) and the straight stitch (center needle position). 1 2 1 Straight stitch (left needle position) 2 Straight stitch (center needle position) When the stitch width of
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    Blind Hem Stitching Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. • Using the table below, refer to "Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic operations" section. Model 4 Model 3, 2 Model 1 Presser foot Stitch name Stitch Blind hem
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    arm Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem j against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Memo • finish. If you experience either of these cases, perform the following instructions to solve the problem. ■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
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    … Example: Thick fabric … Example: Normal fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot l guide. Press the "Start/Stop" button to stop sewing when you m are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle to remove the fabric by pulling
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    needle may hit the presser foot, bending the needle or damaging the presser foot. Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against c the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. UTILITY STITCHES 1 The needle should not touch the presser foot center bar Sew with
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    table below, refer to "Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic operations" section. Note • Thread the needle manually when using the side cutter, or only attach the side cutter after threading the needle using the needle threader. Model 4 Model 3, 2 Model 1 Presser
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    slowly lower the presser foot lever. 1 2 cm (3/4 inch) Position the fabric in the side cutter. h The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter. S UTILITY STITCHES b a 1 Notch in presser foot holder 2 Pin Note • When it is hard to set under the presser foot
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    86 4-14 90 66 70 M 1 Reinforcement stitching The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used to create buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 S-14 2 5 3 4 A 1 Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Pin 4 Marks on buttonhole foot 5 5 mm (3/16 inch)
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    (diameter + thickness of button) 3 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: 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 (1 inch) on the scale. 1 2 1 10 mm (3/8 inch) 2 15 mm (9/16 inch) → The size of the buttonhole is set
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    Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left g hand, and then start sewing. For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole. → Once sewing is
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    Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot a "A" shown in the illustration. Remove the flat bed attachment. b Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dog c position switch, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the left
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    Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to h check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button. If it seems as if the needle will hit the button, remeasure the distance between the holes in the button. Adjust the stitch width to the
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    Zipper Insertion Zipper Insertion • Using the table below, refer to "Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic operations" section. Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of d the fabric. Stitch name Stitch Straight stitch (Middle) Stitch number 1-03 03*
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    Zipper Insertion Select stitch . h CAUTION • When using zipper foot "I", be sure to select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If a different stitch is selected or the
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    Zipper Insertion Press the seam allowance so that the right side (the side e that will not be stitched) has an extra 3 mm (1/8 inch). Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 i mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base of the zipper. 1 2 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 3 mm (1/8 inch) Align
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    Zipper Insertion Topstitch around the zipper. n Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot. 3 4 2 1 5 1 Right side of fabric 2 End of zipper opening 3 Reverse stitches 4 Beginning of stitching 5 Basting stitching CAUTION •
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    Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in place. • Using the table below, refer to "Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic operations" section. Stitch name Stitch Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed e
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    Zipper/piping Insertion Topstitch around the zipper. h 1 3 2 4 After sewing, turn them over. d 1 Stitching 2 Right side of fabric 3 Basting stitching 4 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
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    Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape • Using the table below, refer to "Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic operations" section. Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric. a Pin the elastic tape to the fabric
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    Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching • Using the table below, refer to "Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic operations" section. Stitch name Stitch Zigzag stitch Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Blanket stitch Quilting
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    Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), f and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué. Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called "piecing". The fabric pieces
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    1/8 inch seam allowance. It can be used for piecing together a quilt or for topstitching. Press , and then attach the 1/4" quilting foot with a guide. Use the guide and marks on the presser foot to sew b accurate seam allowances. Piecing a 1/4 inch seam allowance Sew keeping the edge of the fabrics
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    layers of fabric is called "quilting". Quilts can easily be sewn using the walking foot* and the quilting guide*. * Sold separately with some models. Note • Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader
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    stitches that are equally spaced. Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the a rear of the walking foot or left as seen from the rear of the machine). Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guide b aligns with the seam that has already been sewn. Free motion quilting We
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    the straight stitch needle plate (sold separately a with some models). • For details on attaching the straight stitch needle plate, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the product. 1 Stitch After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog position g switch lever to (to the right as seen
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    of this quilting style. Use the optional free motion echo quilting foot "E" for echo quilting. Using the measurement on the presser foot as a guide, sew around the motif at a fixed interval. We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed. Free motion echo quilting foot
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    screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bend or break. Using the measurement on the quilting foot as a guide, f sew around the motif. UTILITY STITCHES Select . b Remove the presser foot holder (see the "Basic c operations" section) and the screw. Position the
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    Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Finished project Select stitch . e While sewing, slide the sewing speed controller to f adjust the stitch width. Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower. Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider. After sewing is finished,
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    Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". a 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
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    the upper thread in your left f hand, and then start sewing. 1 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).) 1 Raise
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    Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm (1/16 d inch) in front of the area to be darned. 1 2 1 Tear 2 2 mm (1/16 inch) Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot. • When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser
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    Eyelet Stitching Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. • Using the table below, refer to "Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic operations" section. Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the f eyelet. Model 4 Model 3, 2 Model
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    Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. • Using the table below, refer to "Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic operations"
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    beginning of the l stitching, stop the machine. Memo • The feeding direction of the fabric differs depending on the stitch that is selected. Be sure to guide the fabric while machine is sewing. S-40
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    Decorative Stitching Decorative Stitching The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches. • Using the table below, refer to "Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic operations" section. Stitch name Stitch Patchwork join stitch Patchwork double
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    Decorative Stitching Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeated pattern that looks like shells is called "scalloping". It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of projects. Attach monogramming foot "N". a Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 inch). c 1 Select
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    Decorative Stitching Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called "shell tucks". They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. Fold the fabric along the bias. a Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of
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    pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to "Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)" in the "Basic operations" section. Attach monogramming foot "N". b Pull out several threads from the fabric. a Attach monogramming
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    ■ Drawnwork (Example 2) Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric, a separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch). 1 1 4 mm (3/16 inch) Attach monogramming foot "N". b Select stitch . c Sew along the center of the unfrayed section. d N Decorative Stitching S UTILITY
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    Decorative Stitching S-46
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    Decorative sewing This section provides instructions on sewing character stitches and decorative stitches as well as on adjusting and editing them. In addition, it describes how to use MY CUSTOM STITCH,
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    Selecting Stitch Patterns 1 Chapter CHARACTER / DECORATIVE STITCHES Selecting Stitch Patterns 12 34 5 6 7 8 90 1 Decorative stitches 2 Satin stitches 3 7 mm satin stitches 4 Cross stitch stitches 5 Utility decorative stitch patterns 6 Characters (Gothic font, Handwriting font, Outline, Cyrillic
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    c Press and then enter "B". Selecting Stitch Patterns b Select the correct character. • Continually press deleted. and all characters will be d Press them. / to display "l", "u" and "e", and enter e Press two times and press to enter a space. ■ Adjusting the character spacing The space
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    bunching of stitches, so be sure to attach a stabilizer material. • Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even be movement to the left and right as well as front and back. Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing.
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    Sewing Stitch Patterns f Press stitch (Reverse stitch button) or button) to sew reinforcement (Reinforcement stitches. Making adjustments Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your
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    Sewing Stitch Patterns d Press Adjust , and then adjust the pattern with the Verti." or "Fine Adjust Horiz." displays. "Fine … If the pattern is bunched: Press in the "Fine Adjust Verti." display. → The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will lengthen. …
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    Editing Stitch Patterns Editing Stitch Patterns You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make mirror images, etc. Note • Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the displayed keys are
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    , use this key to delete the D-2, mistake. When you make a mistake in combining stitch patterns, use this key to D-3 delete stitch patterns. F Manual adjustment key Press this key to change the stitch length, stitch width, "L/R Shift" or thread tension. - For details, refer to "Setting the
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    Editing Stitch Patterns Changing the size After selecting desired stitch, press and then press to change the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be sewn in the size highlighted on the key. Creating a horizontal mirror image To create a horizontal mirror image, select a stitch
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    Editing Stitch Patterns Changing thread density (for satin stitch patterns only) After selecting a satin stitch pattern, press on the editing screen to select your preferred thread density. Returning to the beginning of the pattern You can return to the beginning of the pattern after trial sewing
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    Checking the image You can display an approximate size image of the selected stitch pattern. You can also check and change the colors of the image on the screen. a Press . → An image of the selected pattern is displayed. b Press red, blue, to or change black. the thread color in the
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    Combining Stitch Patterns Combining Stitch Patterns You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches, satin stitches, or stitches you design with MY CUSTOM STITCH function (page 19 for information about MY CUSTOM STITCH). You can also combine stitch
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    c Press to display the previous screen, and select the same pattern again. d Press press to display editing screen again, and then . → The pattern is displayed in a smaller size. Combining Stitch Patterns → The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis. e Press . → The entered pattern is
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    Combining Stitch Patterns d Press once. c Press to display editing screen, and then press . → The length of the image is set to . e Press to display the previous screen, and select the same pattern again. f Press to display editing screen again, and then three times. → The next stitch
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    take about 5 to 6 seconds to recognize the Media. (Time will differ depending on the USB flash drive). • For additional information, refer to the instruction manual included with the USB flash drive that you have purchased. ■ Precautions on using the computer to create and save data • If the name of
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    port. Memo • USB flash drive is commercially available, but some USB flash drives may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website " http://support.brother.com/ " for more details. • The USB flash drive can be inserted or removed at any time except when saving or deleting. a Press
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    Using The Memory Function Retrieving stitch patterns from the machine's memory a Press . Recalling from USB flash drive You can recall a specific stitch pattern from USB flash drive. If the stitch pattern is in a folder, check each folder to find the stitch pattern. a Insert the machine. USB
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    Using The Memory Function e Press . • Press to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern will be deleted from the USB flash drive. → The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displayed. Note • You can recall and sew the MY CUSTOM STITCH pattern saved in the USB flash drive
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    2 Chapter Designing a Stitch MY CUSTOM STITCH Designing a Stitch By using the MY CUSTOM STITCH function, you can register stitches you have created yourself. You can also sew designs combining MY CUSTOM STITCH creations with built-in characters (page D-12). Memo • Stitches that you create with MY
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    Designing a Stitch … Examples of Custom Stitches Stitch Stitch Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 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 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
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    Entering Stitch Data Entering Stitch Data ■ MY CUSTOM STITCH screen 1 A2 3 C 4 D 5 6 E B 0 98 7 1 This area displays the stitch being created. 2 Displays the number of the present set point over the total number of points in the stitch. 3 Displays the y-coordinate of over the x-coordinate
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    Entering Stitch Data a Press . f Repeat the steps above for each point that you have drawn on the grid sheet until the stitch design is drawn on the screen as a continuous line. • Pressing each key to perform the following operation. : Delete a selected point entered. : Sew a test-run of the
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    ■ 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 . b Press . → The selected point and all points that were entered after it are selected. c Press or to move the
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    Using Stored Custom Stitches Using Stored Custom Stitches Storing custom stitches in your list Stitch patterns created using the MY CUSTOM STITCH function can be stored for later use. Once you finish entering the stitch data, press and then press either or . When you save the pattern to USB flash
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    Embroidering This section provides instruction to embroider designs with this machine. Page number starts with "E" in this section. The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly, depending on the countries or regions. Chapter1 EMBROIDERY E-2
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    Selecting Patterns Prepare the machine for embroidery according to the instructions on "STARTING TO EMBROIDER" of "Basic operations". ab in USB flash drive (page E-33) Memo • See included "Embroidery Design Guide" for more information on each category's selection screen. → The pattern selected
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    d Press "e". to display "e" on the screen, and then enter Selecting Patterns f Press , and then enter "F". • After selecting a character if you would like to change the character size press . The size changes each time you press the key, from large to medium to small. • If you make a mistake,
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    Selecting Patterns ■ Entering a line feed Using the line feed key, multiple lines of text can be entered. Each line becomes a group, each of which can be edited one at a time. … Example: Entering "High" in the second line of the following screen Selecting frame patterns a Press . b Press the key
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    Editing Patterns Editing Patterns When a pattern is selected in the pattern selection screen and is pressed, the pattern editing screen appears. To finish editing, press to continue to the embroidery settings screen. ■ Pattern editing screen 12 3 4 F 5 E 6 D 7 8 CB A 0 9 Memo • If a
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    Editing Patterns Moving the pattern a Press . b Use to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow. • Press to center the pattern. 1 1 Distance from the center Memo • The pattern can also be moved by dragging it. • Patterns cannot be moved in screens where does not appear. c Press
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    Editing Patterns Changing the thread color You can change the thread color by choosing a new color from the thread colors in the machine. a In the pattern editing screen, press . → The thread color palette screen displays. b Press or to select the color you want to change. Changing the density (
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    Editing Patterns Displaying patterns in the screen magnification a Press . → Magnification select screen is displayed. b Press desired magnification to enlarge the pattern. • Press to return to the normal size. c Press to return to the original screen. After editing a Press . • To combine the
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    Editing Character Patterns Editing Character Patterns Font editing screen appears by pressing editing screen. on the pattern ■ Font editing screen 123 4 5 Changing the colors of alphabet character patterns Combined alphabet character patterns can be sewn with each letter in a different color.
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    Note • It is not recommended to edit data and transfer to other or older version machines. Same features do not apply in other machines, so problems may occur. • Character spacing can be reduced only when characters are arranged normally on a straight line. → The text appears in the screen with the
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    c Press to return to the font editing screen. Editing Character Patterns ■ Changing the font a Press . b Press , and then select the character whose font is to be changed. • To select the character, press or . → The selected character is surrounded with a red box. Editing single characters Press
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    Editing Character Patterns Changing the configuration of character patterns a Press . b Press the key of the layout you want to embroider. • When selecting an arc, use and the degree of the arc. : Make the arc flatter. : Make the arc rounder. to change Memo • When selecting , and change to and .
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    Combining Patterns Editing combined patterns … Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing g Press . Combining Patterns a Press to select an embroidery pattern. b Select the following pattern and then press . c Press . h Press to move the characters. •
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    Combining Patterns m When all editing is finished, press and then . → Embroidering screen appears. b Embroider characters. ■ Selecting combined embroidery patterns If multiple patterns have been combined, use to select the pattern to be edited. In addition, patterns can be selected by directly
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    Editing All Patterns Editing All Patterns When is pressed in the editing screen, the embroidery settings screen appears. After editing the pattern, press to continue to the embroidering screen. ■ Embroidery settings screen 1 Aligning the pattern and the needle … Example: Aligning the lower left
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    Editing All Patterns e Use to align the needle and the mark on the fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern. Note • To cancel the starting point setting and return the starting point to the center of the pattern, press . • Use to select a different starting point for embroidering. d Press
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    i As in step a, select the character patterns for "DEF". j Press . k Press , and then press . → The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly. l Use to align the needle with the end of the embroidering
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    Embroidery Applications Embroidery Applications Sewing embroidery patterns which use appliqué When the color sewing order display shows (APPLIQUE MATERIAL), (APPLIQUE POSITION) or (APPLIQUE), follow the procedure below. 1. Creating an appliqué piece È 2. Sewing the appliqué position on the base
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    ■ 2. Sewing the appliqué position on the base fabric a Attach stabilizer material to fabric for the appliqué base. the wrong side of the Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit. b Thread the the presser machine with the
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    Embroidery Applications ■ 4. Embroidering the remainder of the pattern a Change the embroidery thread according to the thread color sewing order, and then finish embroidering the remainder of the pattern. b Embroider the base fabric. same pattern from step a onto the c Apply a thin
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    Embroidery Applications Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué (2) This is a second method to make appliqué using embroidery patterns. You do not have to change the fabric in the embroidery frame using this method. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch
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    to create a single pattern after each section is sewn. For details on creating split embroidery patterns and for more detailed sewing instructions, refer to the Instruction manual included with PE-DESIGN Ver.7 or later, or PE-DESIGN d Press . NEXT. The following procedure describes how to read
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    Adjustments During the Embroidery Process Adjustments During the Embroidery Process Note • Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly. c Insert a wound bobbin into
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    stopped 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 remove the embroidery frame. the screen and a Press . E-24
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    c Attach the embroidery frame and press . Adjustments During the Embroidery Process → The previous embroidery screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears. Memo • If you want to start a new embroidery pattern, press so the pattern selection screen appears. d Continue
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    Making Embroidery Adjustments Making Embroidery Adjustments Adjusting thread tension When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric. ■ Correct thread tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric
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    c Press . Note • With "Embroidery Tension" on the setting screen, the tension of the upper thread can be adjusted for embroidering. The selected setting will be applied to all patterns. When embroidering, if the overall tension of the upper thread is too tight or too loose, adjust it from the
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    Making Embroidery Adjustments Using the automatic thread cutting function (END COLOR TRIM) The automatic thread cutting function will cut the thread at the end of sewing each color. This function is initially turned on. To turn this function off, press key and then . a Press . Memo • "spm" is the
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    Making Embroidery Adjustments Selecting/displaying patterns according to the embroidery frame size If "Embroidery Frame Identification View" in the settings screen is set to "ON", the pattern can be edited in the screen as if that embroidery frame is attached. * Sold separately with some models. 1
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    Making Embroidery Adjustments Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns In the settings screen, the background colors can be changed for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails. Depending on the pattern color, select the desired background color from the 66 settings available
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    5 to 6 seconds to recognize the drive. (Time will differ depending on the USB flash drive). • For additional information, refer to the instruction manual included with the USB flash drive that you have purchased. Memo • To create file folders, use a computer. ■ Precautions on using the computer
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    Using the Memory Function Saving embroidery patterns in the machine's memory You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often; for example, your name, patterns that have been rotated or had the size changed, patterns that have had the sewing position changed, etc. A total
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    Using the Memory Function Memo • If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern, the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically. If there is not enough memory available after deleting the pattern, repeat the steps above to delete another pattern from the machine's memory.
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    Using the Memory Function Memo • The selected pattern can be saved to USB flash drive directly by pressing . c Select the pattern. If the stitch pattern to be retrieved is in a folder, press the key for that folder. • Press / to move to the previous/next page. • Press to return to the original
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    f If necessary, edit the pattern, and press . → Embroidery settings screen is displayed. g Press . → The embroidery screen is displayed. Using the Memory Function E EMBROIDERY Embroidering E-35
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    Using the Memory Function E-36
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    This section provides important information for operating this machine. Please read this section to find troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order. Page number starts with "A" in this section. Chapter1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING......A-2
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    AND TROUBLESHOOTING Care and Maintenance Restrictions on oiling In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary. If problems occur
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    a 1 Needle plate cover Remove the bobbin case. g Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. • Align the S and z marks. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1 1 Bobbin case 1 S mark 2 z mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. Appendix
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    thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. • Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed, otherwise the needle may break. About the maintenance message Once this message
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    the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at " http:// support.brother.com/ ". If the problem persists, contact your Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Frequent troubleshooting topics Detailed causes and remedies for common
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    Troubleshooting Pull the thread to pass it through the slit in the needle plate cover your right hand, e pull the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front. 1 ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded, the
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    of the fabric is loose or has slack. … Symptom 1 … Symptom 3 A MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Shutter Press . h Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. i The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the
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    Troubleshooting to complete it forcefully, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine Immediately upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric Press in the manual adjustment screen to increase the tension of the upper thread. 1 1 Needle
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    screw on the left side. Finally, firmly tighten the screw on the right side. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race If the fabric could be removed. Continue with step p. If the after completing these steps, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. Appendix A-9
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    Troubleshooting p Ibnosbebrtinthceasbeoablbiginnscwasiethsothtehazt thmeaSrk mark on the on the machine. a Note • After completing this procedure, continue with contact the needle plate, the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. A-10
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    your foot from the foot controller. Cut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin-winding b thread guide. A 1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2 1 1 Thread 2 Bobbin winder seat 1 Bobbin-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and then c remove the bobbin from the shaft
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    Troubleshooting Hold the thread end with your left hand, and wind off d the thread clockwise with your right hand as shown below. Wind the bobbin again. e Note • Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly. A-12
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    authorized service center. A size 65/9 needle is being used. The needle is incompatible with the needle threader. Manually pass the bobbin the bobbin thread is not properly inserted into the guides. After removing the thread wound below the bobbin winder seat, TROUBLESHOOTING A Appendix A-13
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    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy The sewing light The sewing light is damaged. does not come on. "Light" is set to "OFF" in the settings screen. Contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Change the setting to "ON". Embroidery unit
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    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Needle breaks. Fabric is fed forcefully when sewing thick fabric Allow the fabric to will not work properly. Only is not used. use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. B-18 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING A Appendix A-15
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    Troubleshooting Symptom Fabric puckers. The stitch is not sewn correctly. Skipped stitches No stitching High-pitched sound while sewing Fabric does not feed through the machine.
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    your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Remove the tangled thread from the bobbin case. Re-install the bobbin case so it is correctly positioned. A-6, A-8 A MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ■ After sewing Symptom Thread tension is incorrect. Probable
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    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Character or Pattern adjustment settings were . B-41 Fabric was pulled, pushed or fed at an angle while it was being sewn. Sew while guiding the fabric with your hands so B-35 that the fabric is fed in a straight line. The thread is
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    may be malfunctioning. Please contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. 2 Cannot change the configuration of the characters. This message is displayed , and the "Start/Stop" button, etc. is pressed. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING A Appendix A-19
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    Troubleshooting Error messages Cause/solution Selected pattern field extends to the outside of the This message appears when the selected machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. A-20
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    .8 mm (D) (Approx. 27-1/4 inches (W) × 11-7/8 inches (H) × 16-1/2 inches (D)) Approx. 3.5 kg (Approx. 7.7 lb) * Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice. Specifications A MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Appendix A-21
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    drive to upgrade software for your sewing machine. When an upgrade program is available on our website at " http://support.brother.com/ ", please download the file(s) following the instructions on the website and steps listed below. Note • When using USB flash drive to upgrade the software, check
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    Bobbin winding B-18 , Bobbin winding thread guide B-2 B-18 "bPocket" folder B-17, D-16, D-24, E-33 Button guide plate S-15 Button sewing S-17 , Buttonhole D-2 Density key E-7 Drawnwork S-44 A MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING E Editing character/decorative stitches D-7 MY CUSTOM STITCH
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    A-2 Main power switch B-2 Maintenance A-2 Manual needle threading B-27 Mirror image key B-43 B-16 , Operation panel B-2 B-4 Operation problems A-5 Optional accessories B-7 , Overcasting stitches S- bobbin thread B-27 Q Quilting S-29 Quilting guide S-30 R Race A-2 , Reinforcement stitch
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    Smocking S-42 Solving operation problems A-5 Spool net B-19 D-14 Stippling S-26 Stitch guide foot S-3 Stitch length adjustment manually B-27 Tips S-2 Top cover B-2 Touch panel B-4 , Touch pen B-4 B-16 Trial key B-63 Trial sewing S-2 , Triple stretch stitch S-6 S-35 Troubleshooting
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    Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 888-G00/G02/G04/G05/G06 Printed in Vietnam XF9595-1012
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Operation Manual
Embroidery and Sewing Machine
Product Code: 888-G00/G02/G04/G05/G06
Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.