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    Operation Manual Embroidery and Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-G30/G32/G34 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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    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 the nearest authorized Brother dealer for
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    when sewing, and follow careful instruction when free motion stitching so outdoors. 8 For a longer service life: • When using 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
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    (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Brother Sewing Machine Model Number: NQ3700D or television reception, which can be determined by turning the , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
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    are in conformity with the provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulation 2017. The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from Brother support website. Visit support.brother.com For Users in Norway This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the
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    : This Terms of Use ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between Brother Industries, Ltd. ("Company") and you that governs your use of POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE, SUPPORT SERVICE OR THIS AGREEMENT. THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED
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    5 Termination 5.1 Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by providing a written notice to you if you commit a material breach of any terms of this Agreement and fail to immediately rectify such breach upon Company's request. 5.2 Upon termination for any reason all
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    This product includes open-source software. To see the open source licensing remarks, please go to the manual download section on your model's home page of Brother support website at " http://s.brother/cpham/ ". TRADEMARKS WPA™ and WPA2™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®. Any trade names and product
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    the machine surface 103 Restrictions on oiling 103 Precautions on storing the machine 103 Cleaning the race 103 Touch panel is malfunctioning 104 Troubleshooting 105 Upper thread tightened up 105 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 105 Incorrect thread tension 106 Fabric is caught in the
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    6 Spool pin (page 20) 7 Bobbin winder (page 20) 8 LCD (liquid crystal display) (page 13) ■ Needle and presser foot section i a h b g c f e d 1 Needle bar thread guide (page 25) 2 Needle plate (page 41) 3 Needle plate cover (page 23) 4 Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 23, 104) 5 Feed dogs The feed
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    Names of Machine Parts ■ Embroidery unit b a e d 1 Embroidery frame holder (page 84) 2 Frame-securing lever (page 84) 3 Embroidery unit connection (page 80) 4 Carriage (page 80) 5 Release button (page 81) ■ Operation buttons b c def c a g 1 "Start/Stop" button Press the "Start/Stop" button to
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    ■ Operation panel and operation keys a Names of Machine Parts Included accessories For included accessories of your machine, refer to the additional sheet "Included Accessories". Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartments. 1 GETTING READY i b c h g d f e
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    . These things may damage the cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized Brother dealer for repairs before continuing use. • Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise, a fire
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    LCD Operation LCD Operation Viewing the LCD Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the key. The screen below appears when you press on the operation panel. 1 Utility stitch 1 2 Character/Decorative stitch
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    of left/right shift from the original position. 38 Shows the automatic thread tension setting for the currently selected stitch pattern. 38 0 Manual adjustment key Press this key to display the adjustment screen of the stitch width, stitch length , "L/R 38 Shift" and thread tension. A Page
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    you changed necessary settings. Memo • The latest version of software is installed in your machine. Check with your local authorized Brother dealer or at " http://s.brother/cpham/ " for available updates. • You can save the current settings screen image in a USB flash drive by pressing when the
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    off. 6 Select the level of the input sensitivity for operation keys. (page 17) 7 Display the service count which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Brother dealer for details.) 8 Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine. 9 The [No
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    Functions Operations available with a wireless network connection This machine supports a wireless network connection. The following useful operations will be URL. http://s.brother/cahka/ * Settings must be specified in Design Database Transfer. For more information, refer to the manual for Design
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    The wireless network connection cannot be set up if you do not have the security information. • How to find the security information 1 Check the manual provided with your home network. 2 The default SSID may be the manufacturer's name or the model name. 3 If you cannot find the security information
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    setup.  Use the [Machine name] on page 13 of the settings screen for the wireless LAN function. 1 2 3 4 1 TCP/IP settings can be manually entered. 2 Shows the MAC address. 3 Use when proxy settings are required. 4 Resets the wireless LAN connection settings. Memo • While connected, the signal
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    Winding/Installing the Bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin CAUTION • Use the plastic bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type. The bobbin's height is 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch). SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin. Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind thread onto
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    • Make sure that the thread is passed under the pretension disk. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5 or 6 g times, pass the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to cut it. • When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon
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    bobbin 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. Memo • If the threads will be pulled to create gathers or the thread at the
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    (3). Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand g (1), and then guide the end of the thread around the tab of the needle plate cover with your Memo • Be sure to complete the bobbin threading correctly according to these instructions. If the thread is simply placed in the slit in the needle
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    cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left.  When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Turn on the machine. a Press (Needle position button) once or twice to b raise the needle. CAUTION • Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of
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    your right hand, as shown. Make sure that the thread is passed through to the left of the tab of the needle bar thread guide. 1 Needle bar thread 2 guide 2 Tab Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side of m the machine. 1 Note • When using thread that quickly winds off
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    Upper Threading Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the n machine until it clicks, and then slowly return the lever to its original position. 1 2 3 1 Needle threader lever 2 Needle 3 Hook Note • If the needle is not raised to it's highest position, the needle threader cannot thread
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    Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations • Needles that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16) * The larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer. • Thread that can be used with this
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    it clockwise. 1 Needle stopper 1 Replacing the needle Use the screwdriver and a new needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle" on page 28. Press (Needle position button) once or twice to a raise the needle. Place fabric or paper under
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    Replacing the Presser Foot CAUTION • Use the appropriate presser foot 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. For details on the presser foot that should be used with the selected stitch, refer to "Stitch Chart"
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    Replacing the Presser Foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the walking foot and Free motion open toe quilting foot "O". ■ Removing the presser
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    Sewing 2 Chapter SEWING BASICS Sewing 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 fabric too hard while
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    of the machine. Press the "Start/Stop" button to start sewing. (When j the foot controller is plugged in, slowly press down on the foot controller.) Guide the fabric lightly by hand. Memo • When the foot controller is connected, the "Start/ Stop" button cannot be used to start sewing. Press the
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    Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller b jack on the machine. 1 1 Foot controller jack Turn on the machine. c Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing. d Memo • The speed set with the sewing speed controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Release the
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    Sewing Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. With reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches are sewn at the same place. With reverse stitches, the stitching is sewn in the opposite direction. Depending on
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    Sewing The operation performed when either of these buttons is pressed differs depending on the selected stitch pattern. Refer to the following table for details on the operation that is performed when the button is pressed. Reverse stitch button When the automatic Machine sews reverse/ reverse
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    Sewing Press c on the screen.  You get , and the machine is set for automatic thread cutting and automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching. • To turn automatic thread cutting off, press . Set the fabric in place, and press the "Start/Stop" d button once.  Stitching will begin after
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    Sewing 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" button is pressed again, the presser foot is automatically
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    Adjusting the Thread Tension Setting the stitch width/stitch length/"L/R Shift" This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width, stitch length and "L/R Shift" for each stitch. However, you can change any of the settings by pressing in the utility stitch screen. ■ Setting the
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    Useful Sewing Tips ■ Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight. Loosen the thread tension. Note • If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Installing the
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    5 6 6 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) 30.866 mm30. mm 2 • For details, refer to "Setting the stitch width" on page 38. ■ 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 stitch
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    Useful Sewing Tips ■ Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch (left needle position). Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking on the needle plate. The
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    fabrics, replace the presser foot with the walking foot* or non stick foot*. * Items sold separately with some models, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. 1 Leather 1 If the leather or vinyl fabric sticks to the flat bed attachment, sew with copy paper or tracing paper placed on top
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    ■ Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape CAUTION • Use only the adhesive-free hook-and-loop fastener tape which is designed for sewing. When the glue adheres to the needle or the bobbin case, it may cause malfunction. • If the hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn with the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the
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    Useful Sewing Tips Release the knee lifter. c  The presser foot is lowered. CAUTION • While sewing, keep your knee away from the knee lifter. If the knee lifter is pressed while the machine is operating, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. 44
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    90/14 and 100/16. Stitch Stitch width length (mm (inch)) (mm (inch)) Auto. Auto. Manual Manual 0.0 (0) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) 0.0 (0) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) 3.5 (1/8) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16
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    Stitch Chart Stitch (Presser No. foot) Stitch name/ Applications Stitch Stitch width length (mm (inch)) (mm (inch)) Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Basting stitch For basting. If the basting threads fall out of the fabric, pull up the bobbin thread before sewing, and then pull the upper
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    Stitch name/ Applications Stitch Stitch width length (mm (inch)) (mm (inch)) Auto. Auto. Manual Manual (J*1) (R) (R) (J) (J*1) (N*1) (N*1) (J*1) (J*1) (J*1) (J*1) (J*1) (J*1) (J*1) (N*1) (J*1) Quilting stippling stitch 1-35 Background quilting Blind hem stitch Hemming woven fabrics 2-01
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    (Presser No. foot) Stitch name/ Applications Stitch Stitch width length (mm (inch)) (mm (inch)) Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Keyhole buttonhole stitch 4-08 Buttonholes in heavyweight or thick (A) fabrics for larger flat 7.0 (1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 3.0 - 7.0 0.3 - 1.0 (1/8 - 1/4) (1/64 - 1/16
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    Stitch (Presser No. foot) Stitch name/ Applications Stitch Stitch width length (mm (inch)) (mm (inch)) Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Sideways to right (Zigzag stitch) 5-06 For attaching appliqué - - (N) on tubular pieces of fabric Forward (Zigzag stitch) For attaching appliqué 5-07
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    Stitch Chart 7-01 7-02 Satin stitches 7-03 7-04 7-05 7-06 7-07 7-08 7-09 7-10 7-11 7-12 7-13 7-14 ■ Character stitches Use monogramming foot "N". The twin needle cannot be used. Character stitches (Gothic font) 7-15 7-16 7-17 7-18 8-01 8-02 7 mm satin stitches 8-03 8-04 8-05 8-06 8-07
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    Character stitches (Outline) Stitch Chart Character stitches (Japanese font) Character stitches (Cyrillic font) VARIOUS STITCHES 3 51
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    touch the presser foot. 1 The needle should not touch the center bar Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot e guide. 1 Needle drop point 1 Overcasting stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. ■ Using overcasting foot "G" Attach
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    sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter. Note • Thread the needle manually when using the side cutter, or only attach the side cutter after threading equipment damage or injury. a b c 1 Connecting fork 2 Upper knife 3 Guide plate (lower knife) Remove the presser foot. (page 29) a Hook the
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    Utility Stitches Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing. i  A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn. • If the stitching is sewn in a straight line , the seam allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch). 1 1 5 mm (3/16 inch) Memo • The side cutter can cut as much as one
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    start sewing. 1 Free arm a 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. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Fold of hem 3 Guide Press the "Start/Stop" button to stop sewing when you m are finished, and raise the presser
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    + thickness of button) 3 5 mm (3/16 inch) 2 3 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 10 mm (3/8 inch) 1 2 15 mm (9/16 inch) 2  The size of the buttonhole is set
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    Utility Stitches Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole e mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. 1 Mark on fabric a (front) 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot 3 Upper thread A cb • When lowering the presser
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    Utility Stitches ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot a "A" shown in the illustration. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the machine. Buttons with two or with four holes
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    Utility Stitches 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 distance between the
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    Utility Stitches Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the edge of c the fabric. a b 1 Basting stitching 2 Wrong side of fabric Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of d the fabric. 1 Wrong side of fabric 1 CAUTION • When using zipper foot "I", be sure to select the straight
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    Utility Stitches Zipper/piping insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in place. Use adjustable zipper/piping foot (sold separately with some models) ■ Inserting a centered zipper Refer to step a-f of "Inserting a centered zipper" a on page 59. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder to b
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    Utility Stitches ■ Inserting a piping Place the piping between two fabrics inside out, as a shown below. 1 Fabric 1 2 Piping 3 Fabric 2 3 Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), d and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside
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    Utility Stitches Select a stitch. c No. 1-29 1-31 Stitch • For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 45. Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the d edge of the fabric.  For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric
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    is called "quilting". Quilts can easily be sewn using the walking foot* and the quilting guide*. * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. Note • Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or attach the walking foot only after threading the needle using
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     Using free motion open toe quilting foot "O" The free motion open toe quilting foot "O" is used for free motion quilting with zigzag or decorative stitches or for free motion quilting of straight lines on fabric with an uneven thickness. Free motion open toe quilting foot "O" Utility Stitches
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    Utility Stitches ■ Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch. If the 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.
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    a maximum length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn. Attach buttonhole foot "A". b Position the upper thread under the presser foot by guiding thread through the hole in the presser foot before attaching the buttonhole foot "A". Select a stitch. c No. 4-13 Stitch • For details, refer to
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    Utility Stitches Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. e Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left f hand, and then start sewing. After removing the fabric, use the eyelet punch to cut a f hole in the center of the eyelet. After sewing is finished, raise the presser foot
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    ■ Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeated stitch 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 Select a stitch. b No. 2-05 Stitch • For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on
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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. 70
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    upper thread in the same way that the g upper thread for the left side was threaded. 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 to the back. Insert the horizontal spool pin onto
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    a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" on page 28. • The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. Attach monogramming foot "N". b 72
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    Making Adjustments Press . a Select a stitch. b 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 sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using the same conditions
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    drive USB flash drive is commercially available, but some USB flash drives may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website " http://s.brother/cpham/ " for more details.  Precautions when using the computer to save data • We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and
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    Using the Memory Function Saving stitch patterns You can save stitch patterns that you have customized in the machine's memory or USB flash drive. Note • Do not turn the main power to OFF while the [Saving...] screen is displayed. You will lose the stitch pattern you are saving. Press . a
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    MY CUSTOM 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 31). Memo • Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH
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    ■ Entering points Press . a MY CUSTOM STITCH Press or to move the section and press . c Use b to move to the coordinates of the first point on the grid sheet. Press to add the point indicated by .  The section will be moved. ■ Inserting new points Press or to move to a place on the design a
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    MY CUSTOM STITCH 78
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    4 Chapter EMBROIDERY Embroidering Preparation Embroidering Preparation Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step 9 Step 3 Step 1, 2 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7, 8 Step Aim # Action 1 Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot "U". 2 Checking the needle Use
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    Embroidering Preparation Hold the embroidery foot in place with your right e hand, and then use the included screwdriver to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw. Slide the tab on the cover of the connection port in the c direction of the arrow to open the cover. CAUTION • Use the
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    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 "Removing the embroidery frame" on page 85. Press
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    , position the stabilizer material under the fabric without fusing it, then position the fabric and stabilizer in the embroidery frame, or check with your authorized Brother dealer for the correct stabilizer to use. 82
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    ■ Inserting the fabric CAUTION • If you use a frame that is too small, the presser foot may strike the frame during embroidering and cause injury or may damage your machine. Embroidering Preparation Gently stretch the fabric taut, and tighten the frame d adjustment screw to keep the fabric from
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    with the base line on the c embroidery sheet. Align the embroidery frame guide with the right edge c of the embroidery frame holder. Place the inner the embroidery sheet. e 1 Embroidery frame holder 2 Embroidery frame guide Slide the embroidery frame into the holder, making d sure to align
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    toward you. c a b c e f dg 1 Embroidery patterns 2 Brother "Exclusives" 3 Floral alphabet patterns 4 Character patterns 5 Frame patterns 6 wireless network. (page 101) • Refer to the "Embroidery Design Guide" for more information on each category's embroidery pattern. 4 EMBROIDERY
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    Embroidering Select a desired embroidery pattern, and then press c . • Available frame options are displayed on the screen. a Memo • 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. 1
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    ■ Selecting character patterns Press . a Press the key of the font you want to embroider. b Press a tab to display the desired selection screen, and c then type in the text. 1 Current line number a b 2 Tab Embroidering Press . d • For details on editing the pattern, refer to "Editing Patterns
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    Embroidering Edit the pattern position. j • The pattern can be selected with your finger and then moved by dragging it. Use to select patterns that are overlapping and cannot be selected by touching the screen. • Press to decide the pattern position carefully. • Press to check the preview of the
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    Embroidering Embroidering a pattern Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color. Prepare embroidery thread colors as shown on the a screen. Lower the presser foot, then press the "Start/Stop" d button to start embroidering. After 5-6 stitches, press the "Start/Stop
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    Embroidering ■ Changing the thread color display You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery thread number. Memo • Colors on the screen may vary slightly from actual spool colors. • [Original], imported data remains the brand thread created with the software, is set as a default.
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    ■ If the thread breaks during sewing Press the "Start/Stop" button to stop the machine. a If the upper thread is broken, redo the upper b threading. If the bobbin thread is broken, press and follow the directions in steps a through f from the previous section to reset the bobbin. Press . c
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    Embroidering ■ Upper thread is too tight The bobbin thread will be visible on the right side (top) of the fabric. In this instance, decrease the upper thread tension. 1 Right side (top) of fabric 2 Wrong side (bottom) of fabric Adjusting the bobbin case (with no color on the screw) The bobbin case
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    Embroidering CAUTION • When adjusting the bobbin case, be sure to remove the bobbin from the bobbin case. • DO NOT adjust the position of the phillips (+) screw on the bobbin case as this may result in damage to the bobbin case, rendering it unusable. • If the slotted-head screw (-) is difficult to
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    Embroidering Embroidering the appliqué patterns When the color embroidering order display shows [ (APPLIQUE MATERIAL)], [ (APPLIQUE POSITION)] or [ (APPLIQUE)], follow the procedure below. ■ 2. Sewing the appliqué position on the base fabric Sew the appliqué position. a 1 Position of
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    Finish embroidering the remainder of the pattern. c Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué You can use frame patterns of the same size and shape to create an appliqué. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch. ■ Method 1 Select a straight stitch frame
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    a single pattern after each section is embroidered. For details on creating split embroidery patterns and for more detailed embroidery instructions, refer to the Instruction manual included with PE-DESIGN Ver.7 or later, or PEDESIGN NEXT. Insert the USB flash drive containing the created split
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    Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen) Display No. Key Name Explanation 5 Press this key to rotate the pattern. Rotate key Press to return the pattern to its original position. 6 Press this key to change the colors of the displayed pattern. Thread palette key Press or brand. to
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    Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen) Display No. Key Name Explanation 5 Press this key to edit each character separately. Edit character key When pressing , select the character by using to change the size. When pressing , select the character by using to change the font. 6
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    Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen) Aligning the pattern and the needle position Example: Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle position Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as a shown. Embroidering linked characters Follow the procedure described below to
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    Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen) Press h to cancel the current character patterns. Select the character patterns for "DEF", and then press i and . Press . j Press , and then press . k  The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves
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    may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website " http://s.brother/cpham/ " for more details.  Precautions on using the computer to create wireless function pocket. For the detailed procedure, refer to the manual for PEDESIGN (version 11 or later). * Embroidery patterns which were
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    flash drive. 3 Retrieve embroidery patterns uploaded to the wireless function pocket via wireless network. For the detailed procedure, refer to the manual for PEDESIGN (version 11 or later) or Design Database Transfer. * Embroidery patterns which were uploaded via wireless network will be deleted
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    operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary. If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Cleaning the race Stitching performance
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    the upper 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. c 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race 3 Bobbin thread
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    Brother support website offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at " http://s.brother/ cpham/ ". If the problem persists, contact your Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. ■ Frequent troubleshooting by following the c instructions in "Threading the upper
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    Troubleshooting Incorrect thread is visible from the right side of the fabric Press in the manual adjustment screen to decrease the tension of the upper thread. • of attempting to remove it forcefully, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine
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    Troubleshooting Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it. e If the needle plate. If the fabric cannot be removed, even after completing these steps, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. Remove any threads in the race and around the feed l dogs. Turn the handwheel to raise
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    Troubleshooting the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. Turn off the machine, and then install not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winding thread guide correctly, the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat
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    Troubleshooting List of symptoms Check the following possible problems before requesting service. If the reference page is "*", contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service the needle threader. Manually pass the thread bobbin winding thread guide. • Remove any
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    Troubleshooting Symptom, Cause/solution Reference A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is 20 not used. Upper threading is incorrect. 24 Bobbin is set incorrectly. 22 Presser
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    Troubleshooting authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center was being sewn. • Sew while guiding the fabric with your hands so that frame does not cause problems, rotate the pattern and unit movement will be impaired. Support the fabric while embroidering. Fabric
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    Troubleshooting Error messages When erroneous operations are performed messages and again. If this message continues to appear, please contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. 2 Cannot change the configuration of the characters. This message
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    Troubleshooting are point/router are not supported by your machine. not supported by your machine. For None (without encryption) Shared key WEP If your problem is not solved, the SSID or network settings is allowed in the filter. 2. If you manually entered the SSID and security information (SSID/
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    Troubleshooting Error messages Cause/solution used by the selected wireless LAN access point/router are not supported by your machine.] error message, and reconfirm the wireless security malfunctioning. Contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. 114
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    Troubleshooting How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and network key) point/router is not broadcasting the SSID, the SSID will not automatically be detected. You will have to manually enter the SSID. 1 SSID 2 Network key (password) a b Operation beeps If a correct operation is
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    machine's software can be updated using USB flash drive. When an update program is available on the Brother support website at " http://s.brother/cpham/ ", please download the file(s) following the instructions on the website and steps listed below. Note • When using USB flash drive to update the
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    20 , runs out of thread 90 Bobbin case 81 104 , Bobbin installation 22 Bobbin thread 20 81 Bobbin winding 20 Bobbin winding thread guide 20 Button sewing 58 Buttonhole 56 C , Character spacing 14 98 Cleaning 103 Cut/Tension key 91 Cylindrical pieces 40 D Darning 67 , Decorative stitches
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    Spool cap 20 Spool net 21 Stabilizer 82 Step stitch patterns 72 Stitch guide foot 40 Stitch length 38 , , Stitch width 38 Straight stitch , , , Thread trimming function 93 Transparent nylon thread 21 22 25 27 Troubleshooting 105 Twin needle 71 U Updating 116 , Upper thread 24 81 , USB
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    install the latest software. A variety of functional improvements are being performed in the latest version. Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the support information for your Brother product. Visit the Google Play™ or App Store to download. Google Play™ App Store This machine
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Operation Manual
Embroidery and Sewing Machine
Product Code: 888-G30/G32/G34
Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.