Brother International SB3150 Operation Manual - Page 7

CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS i ABOUT THIS MANUAL iv WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE .... iv B Basic operations Chapter 1 GETTING READY 2 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ...... 2 Machine 2 Needle and presser foot section 3 Operation buttons 3 Operation panel and operation keys 4 Using the flat bed attachment 5 Included accessories 6 Optional accessories 7 Functions available with each model 8 Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section 8 Turning the Machine On/Off 9 Turning on the machine 10 Turning off the machine 10 Select machine setting for the first time 10 LCD 11 Viewing the LCD 11 Settings screen 12 Choosing the display language 14 Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys 14 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Installing the bobbin 18 Upper Threading 21 Threading the upper thread 21 Threading the needle 23 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader 24 Pulling up the bobbin thread 25 Using the twin needle 26 Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations 28 Replacing the Needle 29 Checking the needle 29 Replacing the needle 29 Replacing the Presser Foot 31 Replacing the presser foot 31 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 32 Chapter 2 STARTING TO SEW 34 Sewing 34 Stitch selection methods 34 Selecting a stitch pattern 35 Sewing a stitch 36 Sewing reinforcement stitches 38 Automatic reinforcement stitching 38 Setting the Stitch 40 Setting the stitch width 40 Setting the stitch length 40 Setting the thread tension 41 Saving stitch settings 42 Useful Functions 43 Automatically cutting the thread 43 Mirroring stitches 43 Adjusting the presser foot pressure 44 Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot 44 Stitch Setting Chart 45 S Sewing Chapter 1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES 2 Sewing Tips 2 Trial sewing 2 Changing the sewing direction 2 Sewing curves 2 Sewing cylindrical pieces 2 Sewing an even seam allowance 3 Sewing Various Fabrics 4 Sewing thick fabrics 4 Sewing thin fabrics 5 Sewing stretch fabrics 5 Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics 5 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape 6 Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES 7 Basic Stitching 7 Basting 7 Basic stitching 7 Blind Hem Stitching 9 Overcasting Stitches 12 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G" ........ 12 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J 13 Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter (sold separately with some models 13 Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 15 Buttonhole sewing 15 Button sewing 18 Zipper Insertion 20 Inserting a centered zipper 20 Inserting a side zipper 21 Zipper/piping Insertion 24 Inserting a centered zipper 24 Inserting a piping 25 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 26 Stretch stitching 26 Elastic attaching 26 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching........... 27 Appliqué stitching 27 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching 28 Piecing 28 Quilting 30 Free motion quilting 31 Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller 32 Reinforcement Stitching 34 Triple stretch stitching 34 Bar tack stitching 34 Darning 35 Eyelet Stitching 37 Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves .... 38 Decorative Stitching 40 Fagoting 40 Scallop stitching 41 Smocking 41 Shell tuck stitching 42 Joining 42 Heirloom stitching 43 v