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- Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 1
how to use and enjoy your Sewing Machine 41 - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 2
CAUTION When leaving the sewing machine unatended, the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine must be disconnected from the supply by removing the plug from the socket-outlet. - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 3
thread 13 FREE-ARM SEWING 13 THREAD TENSION 14 Upper thread tension 14 Lower thread tension 14 PRESSURE ADJUSTER 16 2. Straight Stitching 17 How to start sewing 17 How to change sewing direction 17 How to finish your sewing project . . 18 How to remove final sewing from machine - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 4
Your Sewing Machine Principal Parts 10 11 15 12 0 0 0 2 5 IF I 1. Needle Position Selector 2. Stitch Width Knob 3. Thread Take-up Lever 4. Pressure Adjuster 5. Sew-light Switch 6. Extension Table 7. Upper Thread Tension Dial 8. Stitch Length & Reverse Sewing Knob 9. Thread Cutter 10 - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 5
24 5 18. Thread Guide and Bobbin Winder Disc. 19. Spool Pin 20. Bobbin Winder Device 21. Balance Wheel Machine Cover 22. Stop Motion Knob 23. 3-prong Socket 24. Presser Foot Lifter U, II 0 a You may find machine cover in shipping box. For dust free storage, suggest you place this cover after - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 6
Accessories The following accessories are provided with your sewing machine. They are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily and perfectly. For more details, see each page listed. O0 %\ O O As -CFC - 1) 1. Straight Stitch Foot 2. Zipper Foot 3. Darning Plate 4. Needle Pack (Regular - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 7
Caution When changing needle, bobbin or light bulb, or when sewing machine is not in use, it is recommended that electrical supply plug controller when machine is not in use. 2. A new sewing machine or one that has not been in use for a long period of time should be oiled as per instruction on page - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 8
reverse, push this knob as far as it will go and keep it in this position until you wish to sew forward. When you release, it springs back for forward sewing. Reverse sewing is used for back tacking and reinforcement of the seam. Win 0 12 34 5 Stitch width knob STITCH WIDTH KNOB The - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 9
always at M when you use twin needle. You will find various kinds of presser foot for special use in the extension table. According to your sewing needs, it may be necessary to change presser foot. CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 1. Raise needle to its highest position and raise presser foot Iifter - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 10
Needle tI 4 ) Extra spool pin Your sewing machine is specially constructed for optional twin needle sewing by setting extra spool pin into hole on the top of machine. You can use either one or two colors of upper thread. Make sure that two threads used to thread twin needle are of the same weight - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 11
Mercerized Heavy-Duty 18 Cotton: 30-40 Mercerized Heavy-Duty NOTE: 1. Select correct size of needle and thread from above chart. 2. Use the same size thread for upper and lower threads. Sew-light SEW LIGHT SWITCH BUTTON To switch the light on or off, push the sewlight switch button. HOW TO - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 12
dial from right to left so that thread picks up the thread check spring. With holding thread as illustrated, pull up thread and deliver into the eye in tension disc. 3. Thread take-up lever by guiding thread to back of lever and around to your left. Bring thread through slit by pulling it toward you - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 13
2. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin winder pin. 3. Bobbin winder tension disc 4. Wind the thread a few times around the bobbin clockwise and push the bobbin toward bobbin presser. Start the machine gently. 5. Bobbin stops winding when full. 6. Push the bobbin to the left and remove it. Tighten - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 14
to prevent bobbin from coming out of case. (C) If bobbin case is not placed back in machine properly it will come out from the shuttle immediately after starting to sew. HOW TO THREAD BOBBIN CASE 0 - • 0 Tension spring , a o u, 1/4 • o.--.....--- .• 1. Unwind about 4 inches (10 cm) of - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 15
the presser foot. 3. Pull both threads under the toes of presser foot and place them to the rear leaving about 4 inches (10 cm). Free-Arm Sewing For sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas, free-arm sewing is most convenient. To make your machine a free-arm model, lift -up and slide out - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 16
be equal to prevent puckering of material or other problems. It is recommended that a test sample be made before starting to sew. I. TENSION • aa 0 N. 0 UPPER THREAD TENSION To regulate upper thread tension, merely turn thread tension dial with your fingers after lowering the presser foot. THE - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 17
or tight tension on the lower thread. To correct this, turn the upper thread tension dial to a higher number. When perfect stitch cannot be obtained by only upper thread tension dial, adjust bobbin tension accordingly. NOTE: We recommend you to make test samples before starting to sew. - 15 - - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 18
pressure on presser foot is important to obtain smooth sewing. Pressure on presser foot requires to be regulated according increase pressure, push inner pin down with your finger. C- Pressure Adjuster Sewing Purpose Pressure on Foot ; UP i MIDDLE Darning Embroidering Monogramming Mending Normal - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 19
is used where reinforcement is needed. 6. Release reverse sewing knob and start sewing in forward direction. NOTE: Use straight stitch foot when sewing light or elastic type materials with straight stitch. HOW TO CHANGE SEWING DIRECTION 1. Stop machine at the turning point while the needle is in - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 20
you are ready to sew again without any chance of thread pulling out of the needle. HOW TO SEW VERY THIN MATERIAL An underlay of thin paper will help to eliminate skipped stitches and puckering on very thin material. HOW TO GUIDE YOUR MATERIAL Do not pull the material. Let the machine do the work - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 21
Set stitch width to your desired width and begin sewing. 3. Reset stitch width to "0" and set stitch length to between 0.1 to again reinforce stitches before removing work from machine. NOTE: Zigzag stitching requires less upper thread tension than straight stitching. SATIN STITCH When stitch length - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 22
PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE PRESSURE ADJUSTER For SATIN STITCH set dial to between 0- 1 (F) See Instruction Below M. L. R. Zigzag Single or Twin Needle According to the material By using and quickly back to 0. Repeat the movement. • NOTE: The number in the bracket represents the twin needle sewing. - 20 - - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 23
dial to between 0 - 1 (F) See Instruction Below R (Right Position) Zigzag Single According to the material PROCEDURE FOR MAKING BUTTONHOLE Step A: Bar Tack 1. Set stitch width at "5" and needle position at "Rn. 2. Lower presser foot and sew 2 to 3 stitches. 3. Stop the machine when the needle is in - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 24
TO SECURE STITCHING AND CUT MATERIAL FOR BUTTONHOLE. 1. To secure stitching, turn the material 90 degrees counter-clockwise and sew 5-6 straight stitches. (Illustration E) 2. Remove from machine. Cut opening in buttonhole with seam ripper tool, taking care not to cut through any stitching. 3. It is - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 25
enters into both holes of button without any obstruction. 4. Slowly sew about 10 stitches. 5. Stop machine and raise needle from the material. 6. Remove from machine. Cut upper and lower threads and with normal sewing needle, sew threads through to back of button and tie. Kit BUTTON FITTING WITH - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 26
portion. 4. By guiding zipper foot along the zipper teach, you will stitch close to edge of zipper in correct position. 5. To sew opposite side of zipper material 1. Loosen upper thread tension (set dial at about '2') so that lower thread lies on the underside of material. 2. Sew a single row or - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 27
Set darning plate on the needle plate as illustrated. 2. Place portion to be darned under the presser foot together with underlay. 3. Lower presser foot. 4. Sew alternately drawing the work gently away from you and pulling it toward you. 5. Repeat this motion until the portion to be darned is filled - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 28
Remove basting. NOTE: Make reinforment straight stitch at initial and final sewings. Cording STITCH LENGTH STITCH WIDTH NEEDLE POSITION PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE PRESSURE Lower presser foot, making sure cord is centered and sew using zigzag stitch. Guide cord by hand to where you desire it. - 26 - - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 29
(5 mm 1/5 inch) overlapping on the bottom fold of the edge. 2. Start to sew on the fold, making the needle slightly to touch the folded top. (Fig. you will have a blind stitch hem. (Fig. C) NOTE: Use the same color thread as the material. 3. 4 5 M Zigzag Single According to the material The overlock - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 30
Set your sewing machine as per above instructions. 2. Draw thread up through the work at starting position by turning balance wheel and make a few holding stitches. 6. Hold the hoop with thumb and forefingers of both hands while pressing the material with middle and third fingers and supporting - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 31
and thread from the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body with brush. 2. A cloth dampened with machine oil should be used to wipe shuttle race clean. 3. Clean shuttle hook in same manner as above. 4. Reassemble. CLEANING FEED DOG 1. Take out needle plate. 2. Clean upper part - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 32
How to Oil Sewing Machine For smooth and silent operation, the moving parts of the machine should be oiled periodically. (See diagram below.) OIL 1 to 2 DROPS TO THE POINTS MARKED OIL 3 to 4 DROPS TO THE POINTS MARKED * 140. *VS OIL ONCE A WEEK IF MACHINE IS USED MORE THAN ONE HOUR PER DAY. IF - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 33
Occasionally, remove the top cover by loosening two screws on it and apply machine oil to oiling points as illustrated. 4=3 C • NOTE: If machine has not been used for a long period of time, oil tends to coagulate and operation of machine will not be smooth. Apply a few drops of oil to oiling points, - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 34
for Better Sewing Check this list if you are having the following problems: IF MATERIAL DOES NOT FEED. 1. Darning plate is on the needle plate. 2. Needle plate is out of position. 3. Stop motion knob is loose. 4. Stitch length regulator is at 0. IF UPPER THREAD BREAKS 1. Upper threading is not - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 35
Repacking the Machine Keep the carton and packing material for future use in the event it becomes necessary to reship the sewing machine. (Improper packing or improper packing material could result in damage during shipping.) Instructions for repacking the machine are illustrated below. w O -33- - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 36
Decorative stitch Free-arm sewing Gathering Lower (bobbin) thread Machine cover Monogram and Embroidery Needle Needle position selector Oiling Overlock Presser foot Pressure adjuster Principal parts Relative chart of sewing material, needle, thread Repacking the machine Reverse sewing knob Reverse - Brother International VX-807 | Users Manual - English - Page 37
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