Brother International Innov-is NQ700PRW 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 24 Using the twin needle 25 Replacing the Needle 28 Fabric/thread/needle combinations 28 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 33 Sewing 33 Stitch selection methods 33 Selecting a stitch pattern 34 Sewing a stitch 35 Sewing reinforcement stitches 37 Automatic reinforcement stitching 37 Setting the Stitch 39 Setting the stitch width 39 Setting the stitch length 39 Setting the thread tension 40 Saving stitch settings 41 Useful Functions 42 Automatically cutting the thread 42 Mirroring stitches 42 Adjusting the presser foot pressure 43 Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic presser foot pressure 43 Pivoting 43 Sewing with free motion mode 44 Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot 45 Stitch Setting Chart 46 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 4 Sewing stretch fabrics 5 Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics 5 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape 5 Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES 6 Basic Stitching 6 Basting 6 Basic stitching 6 Blind Hem Stitching 8 Overcasting Stitches 11 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G" ........ 11 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J 12 Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter (sold separately with some models 12 Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 14 Buttonhole sewing 14 Button sewing 17 Zipper Insertion 19 Inserting a centered zipper 19 Inserting a side zipper 20 Zipper/piping Insertion 23 Inserting a centered zipper 23 Inserting a piping 24 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 controller 34 Reinforcement Stitching 35 Triple stretch stitching 35 Bar tack stitching 35 Darning 36 Eyelet Stitching 38 Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves .... 39 Decorative Stitching 41 Fagoting 41 Scallop stitching 42 Smocking 42 Shell tuck stitching 43 Joining 43 Heirloom stitching 44 v