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  • Page 1 Sewing Embroidery and Sewing Machine Product Code: 882-W30 Be sure to read this manual before using the machine. Be sure to read this manual before using the machine. Be sure to read this manual before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
  • Page 4 For repair or adjustment: • If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized Brother dealer. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself.
  • Page 5 Use only the mouse designed specifically for this machine. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information and updates, visit our website at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use.
  • Page 6 • This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Important Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
  • Page 7 European Community. The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from Brother Solutions Center. Visit support.brother.com and:  click “Manuals”...

  • Page 8: Trademarks

    Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs. Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.

  • Page 9: How To Use This Manual

    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The Operation Manuals for this machine consist of the Operation Manual (Sewing) and the Operation Manual (Embroidery). Refer to the appropriate Operation Manual according to your needs. For basic information about, for example, the included accessories or the settings screen, refer to chapter 1 of the Operation Manual (Sewing).

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........1 Automatic Presser Foot Lowering Function and Thread Cutting Function ................81 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....1 Sewing Curves ..............81 Trademarks............6 Changing Sewing Direction ..........81 Open Source Licensing Remarks......6 Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics ..........82 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ......
  • Page 11 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches 157 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ....... 158 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns ........160 Selecting Character Stitch Patterns ........160 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS......163 Sewing Attractive Finishes..........163 Basic Sewing..............163 Making Adjustments ............164 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS ......166 Changing the Size ..............
  • Page 12 CONTENTS...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Getting Ready

    Chapter Getting Ready...

  • Page 14: Names Of Machine Parts And Their Functions

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Machine ■...
  • Page 15 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS j USB port In order to send stitch patterns and embroidery patterns from/ to USB media, plug the USB media directly into the USB port. k SD card slot Insert an SD card into the SD card slot in order to import/export stitch patterns and embroidery patterns.

  • Page 16: Needle And Presser Foot Section

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section Measurements on the needle plate and the bobbin cover (with mark) The measurements on the bobbin cover and needle plate are references for stitch patterns with a left or middle (center) needle position. a Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in place.

  • Page 17: Embroidery Unit

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Embroidery Unit Operation Buttons a “Start/Stop” button Press this button and the machine will sew a few stitches at a slow speed and then begin sewing at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Press the button again to stop the machine.

  • Page 18: Using The Flat Bed Attachment

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ■ Using the Accessory Trays Using the Flat Bed Attachment Three presser foot storage trays are stored in the included accessory case. Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the For your convenience, a presser foot storage tray accessory compartment.

  • Page 19: Storing Bobbin Clips

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Storing Bobbin Clips Bobbin clips can be stored inside of the accessory case cover. Memo • Placing bobbin clips on bobbins helps prevent the thread from unwinding from the bobbin. In addition, snapping bobbin clips together allows the bobbins to be conveniently stored and prevents them from rolling around if they are dropped.

  • Page 20: Included Accessories

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Included Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your authorized Brother dealer. Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code Regular dual feed foot Zigzag foot “J”...
  • Page 21 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code Screw (small) Screwdriver (large) XA4813-051 XC4237-021 Needle set 75/11 2 needles Multi-purpose screwdriver 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold SAMDRIVER1 (U.S.A) / SAMDRIVER1C colored) (Canada) MDRIVER1: XG1298-001 / 115Z05E0003...
  • Page 22 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code Embroidery frame (LL) H 408 mm × W 272 mm Embroidery needle plate cover (H 16 inches × W 10-5/8 inches) XE4708-001 XH1466-001 Knee lifter Scanning frame SA599 (Americas) XF9321-001...

  • Page 23: Options

    This foot controller can be used on the Embroidery frame set (super large) H 360 mm machine with product code 882-W30. The × W 240 mm (H 14 inches × W 9-1/2 inches) product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate.
  • Page 24 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code Embroidery bobbin thread (white) Quilting guide SA-EBT (Americas) SA132 (Americas) EBT-CEN: X81164-001 / 115G05E0001 F016N: XC2215-052 (Europe) (Europe) F016N: 115Z05E7001 (other area) EBT-CEN: 115G05E7001 (other area) Embroidery bobbin thread (black) Embroidery foot “W+”...
  • Page 25 F051: XA9093-052 (Europe) F051: 115C05E700L (other area) Narrow Zipper Foot “I+” Note • Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer SA208 (U.S.A.) SA208C (Canada) for a complete listing of optional F079: 115C05E002D (Europe) accessories for your machine.

  • Page 26: Using The Multi-Purpose Screwdriver

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Using the Multi-purpose Using the Spool Stand Screwdriver The included spool stand is useful when using thread spools with a large diameter (cross-wound Since the screwdriver can be changed to three thread). The spool stand can hold two spools of different positions, it can be extremely useful for thread.

  • Page 27: Assembling The Spool Stand

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Open the upper cover of the machine, and Assembling the Spool Stand then place the spool stand on the upper cover with the notches in the spool stand aligned with the tabs on the upper cover. Hold in the tabs on the spool stand and remove the lid.

  • Page 28: Turning The Machine On/Off

    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 may result.

  • Page 29: Setting Your Machine For The First Time

    TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF Insert the power supply cord into the power Press to set your local language. cord receptacle, then insert the plug into a wall outlet. Press The message screen, confirming if you want to set time/date, appears. To set the time/ a Main power switch date, press ;...

  • Page 30: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN LCD SCREEN When the machine is turned on, the opening No. Display Key Name Explanation Page movie is played. Touch anywhere on the screen My Design Press this key to start – for the home page screen to be displayed. Touch Center key creating your custom design embroidery...

  • Page 31: Using The Machine Setting Mode Key

    LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, press for “Sewing settings”, for “General settings”, for “Embroidery settings” or for “Wireless LAN settings”.

  • Page 32: General Settings

    LCD SCREEN ■ Page 3 General Settings ■ Page 4 l Select whether utility stitches ( ) or quilting stitches ( ) are displayed first in the stitch selection screen. m When set to “ON”, reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and/or end of sewing for a a Change the display language.
  • Page 33 Display the service count which is a reminder to video when the machine is turned on. take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Brother dealer for h Select to save the machine power by setting the details.) “Eco Mode”...

  • Page 34: Embroidery Settings

    LCD SCREEN ■ Page 9 Embroidery Settings For details on embroidering settings, refer to the Operation Manual (Embroidery). ■ Page 8 g Change the display units (mm/inch). h Change the thread color display on the “Embroidery” screen; thread number, color name. i Select the thread brand used to display a pattern when it is opened.

  • Page 35: Wireless Lan Settings

    LCD SCREEN Press Wireless LAN settings  The settings screen appears. Select the settings screen page that you want to save the screen image ■ Page 11 Press  The image file will be saved to the USB media. a Enable/disable the wireless LAN function. b Display the connected SSID.
  • Page 36 LCD SCREEN ■ Specifying the Multi-Function Foot Press Controller (Sold Separately) With the multi-function foot controller, various Display page 3 of the settings screen. machine operations in addition to starting/ stopping sewing, such as thread cutting and reverse stitching, can be specified to be Select the functions to be performed by the performed.
  • Page 37 LCD SCREEN ■ Selecting the “Eco Mode” or Note “Shutoff Support Mode” • If you turn off the machine while the machine is in the “Eco Mode” or the You can save the machine power by setting the eco “Shutoff Support Mode”, wait for about 5 mode or the shutoff support mode.

  • Page 38: Changing The Screen Saver Image

    LCD SCREEN ■ Changing the Screen Saver Image Press Instead of the default image, you can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine. Before changing the screen saver image, prepare the image on your computer or USB media. Compatible image files .bmp, .jpg, .png Format...
  • Page 39 LCD SCREEN ■ Needle Calibration Using the Built- Select the device that is connected. in Camera Setting the camera needle position is essential when you use camera or projector function. It is not necessary to perform this operation each time, but we recommend performing it when the needle is changed.
  • Page 40 If you have no memorizing the calibration data. new stickers, contact your nearest authorized Brother dealer. Remove the sticker. 4. Press to initiate the calibration process. For safety please make sure area around needle is clear prior to pressing ...

  • Page 41: Using The Machine Help Key

    LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Help Key Press to open the machine help screen. Six functions are available from the screen shown below. a Press this key to continue viewing the Operation Manual (PDF file) or watching the video that was stopped. b Press this key to view the Operation Manual (PDF file).

  • Page 42: Using The Operation Guide Function

    LCD SCREEN Using the Operation Guide Function Press to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category. displays information about the displays information about the displays information about main parts of the machine and their operation buttons.

  • Page 43: Using The Sewing Guide Function

    LCD SCREEN Example: Displaying information about upper Using the Sewing Guide Function threading Press The sewing guide function can be used to select stitch patterns from the Utility Stitch screen. Use this function when you are not sure which Press stitch to use for your application, or to get advice about sewing particular stitches.

  • Page 44: Playing A Tutorial Video

    LCD SCREEN Press the key of the category whose sewing Play the tutorial video. instructions you wish to view. Press to return to the original screen. a Number of seconds elapsed/Total number of seconds Operation keys Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch.

  • Page 45: Playing Mpeg-4 (Mp4) Videos

    LCD SCREEN Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) Videos Your MP4 videos can be played from USB media. In addition, the MP4 video can be saved to the machine so that a tutorial video on creating a project, for example, can be viewed at any time. Videos that can be played MP4 file format: Video - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio –...

  • Page 46: Using The Stitch Pattern Explanation Function

    LCD SCREEN Press Using the Stitch Pattern Explanation Function If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch pattern, select the stitch pattern and press then to see an explanation of the stitch selection. Descriptions are displayed for each stitch pattern in the Utility Stitch screen.

  • Page 47: Viewing The Operation Manual (Pdf File) On The Machine

    LCD SCREEN Read the Operation Manual. Viewing the Operation Manual Operation keys (PDF File) on the Machine The Operation Manual (PDF file) for this machine can be viewed on the machine. Press Press f g h Press to select from 100%, 200% and 400%.

  • Page 48: Wireless Network Connection Functions

    WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS This machine supports a wireless network connection. Using this function, an embroidery pattern or decorative stitch pattern edited in embroidery editing software (PE-DESIGN 11) with wireless transfer functions can be transferred to the machine from a computer. In addition, embroidery patterns can be transferred from the machine to the embroidery editing software (PE-DESIGN 11).

  • Page 49: Using The Wizard To Set Up The Wireless Network Connection

    WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS Select beside the SSID that was noted. Using the Wizard to Set Up the Wireless Network Connection There are multiple ways to set up the wireless network connection. We recommend the method that uses the wizard on this machine. In order to connect your machine to a wireless network, the security information (SSID and network key) for your home...
  • Page 50 WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS Enter the network key (password) that was Press to exit the setup. noted, and then press  The number beside “Machine Name” is the name that will be used when registering the machine with a Text input area embroidery editing software (PE-DESIGN 11) in b Character keys order to transfer files.

  • Page 51: Connecting The Accessory To The Machine

    CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE Using USB Media/SD card (Sold Using a USB Mouse (Sold Separately) Separately) When sending or reading stitch patterns using the The USB mouse, connected to the machine, can USB media, connect the device to the USB port.

  • Page 52: Clicking A Key

    CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE ■ Clicking a Key When the mouse is connected, the pointer appears on the screen. Move the mouse to position the pointer over the desired key, and then click the left mouse button. Memo •...

  • Page 53: Chapter 2 Sewing Basics

    Chapter Sewing Basics...

  • Page 54: Lower Threading

    LOWER THREADING LOWER THREADING Set the supplemental spool pin in the “up” Winding the Bobbin position. CAUTION • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, (SFB: XA5539-151 / 115J05E0001)).
  • Page 55 LOWER THREADING Pass the thread around the pretension disk Memo making sure that the thread is under the • When sewing with fine, cross-wound pretension disk. thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool.
  • Page 56 LOWER THREADING Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the Note • When winding transparent nylon thread on thread to the right to cut the thread with the bobbin, stop bobbin winding when the the cutter.

  • Page 57: Using The Spool Pin

    LOWER THREADING ■ Using the Spool Pin Memo You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin • You can change the winding speed by before sewing. You cannot use this spool pin to pressing (to decrease) or wind the bobbin while sewing.
  • Page 58 LOWER THREADING Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far of “Using the Supplemental Spool Pin”on as possible, then return the spool pin to its page 53 to page 55. original position. While holding the thread with both hands, pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate.
  • Page 59 LOWER THREADING If the thread becomes tangled under the Wind the bobbin again. bobbin winder seat, press once to Note stop the bobbin winding. • Make sure that the thread passes through the pretension disk correctly (page 53). Cut the thread with scissors near the pretension disk.

  • Page 60: Setting The Bobbin

    LOWER THREADING Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that Setting the Bobbin the thread unwinds to the left. CAUTION • Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. Hold the bobbin lightly with your right hand, and then guide the thread with your left hand.

  • Page 61: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread

    LOWER THREADING Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread Note • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension spring of the bobbin There may be some sewing applications where case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for (page 87) example, when making gathers, darts, or doing free motion quilting or embroidery.
  • Page 62 LOWER THREADING Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser foot and pull it about 100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) toward the back of the machine, making it even with the upper thread. a Upper thread b Bobbin thread Replace the bobbin cover.

  • Page 63: Upper Threading

    UPPER THREADING UPPER THREADING  The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can Upper Threading be threaded. CAUTION • Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to a Upper thread shutter tangle and break the needle, leading to injury. •...
  • Page 64 UPPER THREADING Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far While holding the thread with both hands, as possible, then return the spool pin to its pull the thread up from under the thread original position. guide plate. CAUTION •...
  • Page 65 UPPER THREADING Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked “6”) by holding the Note • When using thread that quickly winds off thread with both hands and guiding it as the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be shown in the illustration.

  • Page 66: Using The Twin Needle Mode

    CAUTION • Twin needle (part code XE4963-001) is recommended for this machine. Contact your authorized Brother dealer for replacement a About 100-150 mm (approx. 4-6 inches) needles (size 2.0/11 is recommended). • Be sure to set the twin needle mode when Memo using the twin needle.
  • Page 67 UPPER THREADING Thread the machine for the first needle Place the additional spool of thread on the according to the procedure for threading a supplemental spool pin, so that the thread single needle (“Upper Threading” on unwinds from the front. Push the spool cap page 61).

  • Page 68: Using The Spool Stand

    UPPER THREADING Continue threading however do not pass Start sewing. the thread in the needle bar thread guide Sample of Twin Needle Sewing “6” on the needle bar. Thread the needle on the right side. a Needle bar thread guide Memo •...
  • Page 69 UPPER THREADING • When using thread on a thin spool, place the Attach the spool stand to the machine. included spool felt on the spool pin, place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the center of the spool is aligned with the hole at the center of the spool felt, and then insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.

  • Page 70: Using Threads That Unwind Quickly

    UPPER THREADING Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread Using Threads that Unwind from the back to the front through the thread guides at the top. Quickly When using thread that quickly feeds off the spool, such as metallic thread, use the enclosed ring to prevent the thread from becoming entangled.

  • Page 71: Changing The Needle

    CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE CAUTION • Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the needle. If is not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.
  • Page 72 CHANGING THE NEEDLE With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use a screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

  • Page 73: Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

    CHANGING THE NEEDLE 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 machine: 30 - 90 weight * Never use thread of 20 weight or lower.

  • Page 74: Changing The Presser Foot

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION • Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot. If not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.

  • Page 75: Attaching The Presser Foot With The Included Adapter

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Remove the screw of the presser foot Attaching the Presser Foot with completely from the presser foot shaft. the Included Adapter You can attach the presser feet using the included adapter and small screw. For example, the walking foot, the free motion echo quilting foot “E”, the free motion quilting foot “C”...

  • Page 76: Using The Dual Feed Foot

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Set the operation lever of the walking foot Using the Dual Feed Foot so that the needle clamp screw is set in the fork. Position the shank of the walking foot on the presser foot bar. Dual feed foot enables you to have best fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics that slip easily, such as quilted fabrics or fabrics that tend...
  • Page 77 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ■ Attaching/Detaching toe Hold the dual feed foot in place with your right hand, then using the included Attach the toe by aligning the pins with the notches screwdriver securely tighten the large and snap it into place. screw.
  • Page 78 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ■ Using the Dual Feed Position Lever Touch the number to select the feeding of the top fabric. When the feed position lever is up, the black roller Select “00” for sewing in most cases. belt on the dual feed is not engaged. If the feed amount for the top fabric is too little, causing the fabric to be longer than the bottom fabric, touch a higher number to increase the feed...

  • Page 79: Sewing

    SEWING SEWING CAUTION • To avoid injury, pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation. Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation. • Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury. •...

  • Page 80: Using The Foot Controller

    SEWING Adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide. CAUTION You can use this slide to adjust sewing speed during • Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button after sewing. the threads have been cut. Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine.

  • Page 81: Sewing Reinforcement Stitches

    SEWING Insert the foot controller plug into its jack If the automatic reinforcement stitch is selected on on the machine. the screen, reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed.
  • Page 82 SEWING Select a stitch pattern. Press “Reverse Stitch” button or “Reinforcement Stitch” button. Press to set the automatic reinforcement stitching function. a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)  The machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and stop. Memo •...

  • Page 83: Automatic Presser Foot Lowering Function And Thread Cutting Function

    SEWING Key Name Explanation “Reverse Stitch” “Reinforcement b Press to Trim When “Press to Trim” in the machine button Stitch” button settings screen is set to “ON”, pressing the “Thread Cutter” button Machine starts Machine starts automatically lowers the presser foot sewing and then sewing at the (if it is raised) before cutting the thread.

  • Page 84: Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics

    SEWING ■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics or Less Baste the corner before sewing, and then, after The machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm (approx. changing the sewing direction at the corner, pull the 1/4 inch) thick.

  • Page 85: Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener Tape

    SEWING ■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Release the black button. Presser Foot If the presser foot is in the up position, and you are sewing heavyweight or multiple layers of fabric which do not fit easily under the presser foot, use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot to its highest position.

  • Page 86: Sewing Lightweight Fabrics

    SEWING Make sure that the needle passes through the Sewing Stretch Fabrics hook-and-loop fastener tape by rotating the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook- and-loop fastener tape before sewing. Sew the First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow sew without stretching the fabric.

  • Page 87: Stitch Settings

    STITCH SETTINGS STITCH SETTINGS When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings. Note • Settings for some stitches cannot be changed (refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 218). •...

  • Page 88: Setting The Stitch Length

    STITCH SETTINGS Setting the Stitch Length Setting the “L/R Shift” Follow the steps below when you want to change Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length. the placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by moving it left and right.

  • Page 89: Setting The Thread Tension

    STITCH SETTINGS Setting the Thread Tension Memo • When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is You may need to change the thread tension, shown as below. If the thread is not shown depending on the fabric and thread being used.

  • Page 90: Useful Functions

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS USEFUL FUNCTIONS Set the fabric in the start position and start Automatic Thread Cutting sewing. After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing, and trim the threads at the end of sewing.

  • Page 91: Pivoting

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS Note Pivoting • The pivot function can only be used with stitches where presser foot “J”, “N” or “X” If the pivot function is selected, the machine stops (Couching foot) is indicated in the upper-left with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the corner of the screen.

  • Page 92: Using The Knee Lifter

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS Using the Knee Lifter Memo • If you press the “Start/Stop” button to pause sewing, press it again to continue, Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands will not be sewn.

  • Page 93: Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the Automatic Fabric Sensor System notches in the knee lifter slot on the front of the machine. Insert the knee lifter bar as far (Automatic Presser Foot as possible. Pressure) The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor...

  • Page 94: Needle Position - Stitch Placement

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS Press to return to the original screen. Needle Position - Stitch Placement Checking the Needle Location in When the “Needle Position - Stitch Placement” is the Screen “ON”, the needle will be partially lowered for precise stitch placement and then press the “Needle Position”...
  • Page 95 USEFUL FUNCTIONS ■ Using the Camera View Window NEEDLE DROP POSITION Press to show the needle drop position in the screen as “ ”. Lower the presser foot before pressing . Once the needle drop position appears on the screen, you can raise the presser foot and change the needle drop position by moving the fabric.

  • Page 96: Using The Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR USING THE PROJECTOR Convenient Sewing Features by Installing a Battery in the Dual Using the Projector Purpose Stylus Operations that can use the projector A battery for the dual purpose stylus is not included with your machine. Use a new AAA •...

  • Page 97: Operating The Projector With The Dual Purpose Stylus

    USING THE PROJECTOR Close the lid. Using the Dual Purpose Stylus Holder Attach the dual purpose stylus holder to keep the dual purpose stylus with the machine. The right side of the holder can be used to hold the dual purpose stylus.

  • Page 98: Projector Functions (Utility Stitches And Character/Decorative Stitches)

    PROJECTOR FUNCTIONS (UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCHES) PROJECTOR FUNCTIONS (UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCHES) Projection Area of Projector Projecting the Stitch Pattern with the Projector When the machine is sewing utility stitches or character/decorative stitches, the projection area Using the projector, the selected stitch pattern can of the projector is as shown below.

  • Page 99: Selecting A Stitch Pattern With The Dual Purpose Stylus

    PROJECTOR FUNCTIONS (UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCHES) Selecting a Stitch Pattern with Editing a Stitch Pattern Selected the Dual Purpose Stylus with the Dual Purpose Stylus The stitch width, stitch length and “L/R Shift” can When the stitch pattern is projected onto be changed for the stitch pattern projected by the the fabric, press with the dual purpose...

  • Page 100: Projecting The Guidelines With The Projector

    PROJECTOR FUNCTIONS (UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCHES) Sub guideline Projecting the Guidelines with the Projector With the guideline function, sewing can easily be done by following the lines and marks projected onto the fabric. Press a Select the color of the sub guideline. b Specify the position of the sub guideline.
  • Page 101 PROJECTOR FUNCTIONS (UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCHES) Sub guideline a Select the color of the sub guideline. b Specify the angle of the sub guideline. c Specify the seam allowance of the sub guideline.
  • Page 102 PROJECTOR FUNCTIONS (UTILITY STITCHES AND CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCHES)

  • Page 103: Chapter 3 Utility Stitches

    Chapter Utility Stitches...

  • Page 104: Selecting Utility Stitches

    SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Utility Stitch LCD Screen 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. Display Key Name Explanation Page Stitch pattern display Shows the approximate size of the stitch pattern selected.
  • Page 105 SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Key Functions Note • Editing function keys are found after pressing Display Key Name Explanation Page Image key Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern. Projector key Press this key to use projector functions. Guideline marker key Press this key to display or set the guideline marker for the sewing line.
  • Page 106 SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES Display Key Name Explanation Page Thread tension key Shows the automatic thread tension setting of the currently selected stitch pattern. You can use to change the thread tension settings. “L/R Shift” key Press to shift the stitch pattern to the right or press to shift the stitch pattern to the left.

  • Page 107: Selecting A Stitch

    SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Using the Mirror Image Key Selecting a Stitch Depending on the type of utility stitch you select, you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of the stitch. Turn the main power to ON and press is lit when you select a stitch, it will be to display the utility stitches.

  • Page 108: Using The Image Key

    SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Returning to the Beginning of the ■ Using the Image Key Stitch You can display an image of the selected stitch. You can check and change the colors of the image of the Even if you stopped stitching while sewing, you can screen.

  • Page 109: Saving Your Stitch Settings

    SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES Saving Your Stitch Settings Memo • If you try to save settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch, The settings for the zigzag stitch width, stitch the message “The pockets are full. Delete a length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting, pattern”...

  • Page 110: Sewing The Stitches

    SEWING THE STITCHES SEWING THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Straight stitch (Left) Straight stitch (Left) a Reverse stitch Straight stitch (Middle) b Reinforcement stitch Memo Straight stitch (Middle) • If the selected stitch has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches holding the “Reverse Triple stretch stitch...
  • Page 111 SEWING THE STITCHES Hold the thread tail and fabric with your When sewing is completed, hold the left hand, and push the “Needle Position” “Reverse Stitch” button or the button with your right hand to insert the “Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew 3-4 needle into the fabric.
  • Page 112 SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Changing the Needle Position (Left ■ Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on or Middle Needle Position Stitches the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover Only) (with Mark) When you select left or middle needle position While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 16 mm (approx.
  • Page 113 SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle Slide out the regular needle plate with your Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot right hand to remove it. The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle needle position stitches).

  • Page 114: Dart Seam

    SEWING THE STITCHES Dart Seam Memo • When using the straight stitch needle plate, many straight stitches become middle Select and attach presser foot “J”. needle position stitches. If a straight stitch is selected that is not applicable for use when the straight stitch needle plate is attached, an error message will be Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the...

  • Page 115: Gathering

    SEWING THE STITCHES Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to Gathering the seam line, then trim excess thread leaving 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches). Use on waists of skirts, sleeves of shirts, etc. Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”.

  • Page 116: Pintuck

    SEWING THE STITCHES Finished flat fell seam a Surface a About 12 mm (approx. 1/2 inch) b Wrong side Pintuck Spread the fabric out along the finish line. Mark along the folds on the wrong side of the fabric. a Finish line b Wrong side a Wrong side Lay both seam allowances on the side of the...
  • Page 117 SEWING THE STITCHES Sew a straight stitch along the fold. When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitching are preset, reverse stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing. Press the “Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the end of sewing.

  • Page 118: Zigzag Stitches

    SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch) Zigzag Stitches Attach the appliqué material using a temporary spray adhesive or basting, and then sew it. Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right-hand appliqué, patchwork, and many other side needle drop point just outside the edge of the applications.

  • Page 119: Elastic Zigzag Stitches

    SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Lower the presser foot and start sewing to make a decorative finish. Zigzag Stitch) Remove the bobbin cover from the machine (page 58). Thread the gimp thread through the hole in the cord guide bobbin cover from bottom to top.

  • Page 120: Overcasting

    SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Overcasting Sew along the presser foot guide. Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of stretch fabrics. Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric while positioning the right-hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric. a Guide CAUTION •...

  • Page 121: Overcasting Using The Side Cutter

    SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” ■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter (Sold Separately) Stitch Stitch name Presser foot By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting Overcasting stitch while cutting the fabric. CAUTION Overcasting stitch •...
  • Page 122 SEWING THE STITCHES Position the fork on the side cutter’s Make a cut of approximately 20 mm operating lever onto the needle clamp (approx. 3/4 inch) in the fabric. screw. a 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch) a Needle clamp screw b Operating lever Position the fabric so that the right side of the cut is on top of the guide plate and the...

  • Page 123: Quilting

    SEWING THE STITCHES • When using the side cutter, sew Memo between low and mid-speed and do • The fabric will not be cut if the whole fabric is simply spread out underneath the presser not touch the knives or operation foot guide plate.
  • Page 124 SEWING THE STITCHES Presser foot Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Stitch Stitch name Stem stitch Decorative stitch Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Decorative stitch Zigzag stitch (Right) Hemstitching Zigzag stitch (Left) Hemstitching 2 steps elastic zigzag Single diamond overcast 3 steps elastic zigzag Overcasting stitch Quilting appliqué...
  • Page 125 SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Piecing ■ Quilting Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called Sewing the quilt top, batting, and backing together is piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks, make called quilting. You can sew the quilt with the dual sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (approx.
  • Page 126 SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Appliqué Use the quilting appliqué stitch to attach the appliqué. Sew around the edge while dropping the needle as close to the edge as Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric possible. and then cut around it, leaving a 3 to 5 mm (approx.
  • Page 127 SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches Set the “Width Control” to “ON”. For better fabric control, use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches. Set the speed control slide to control the stitch width to make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing.

  • Page 128: Free Motion Quilting

    SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Free Motion Quilting Memo With free motion quilting, the feed dogs can be • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the lowered by pressing , so that the fabric can be quilting foot is raised to the height specified moved freely in any direction.
  • Page 129 SEWING THE STITCHES Attach free motion quilting foot “C” at the Press to set the machine to free motion front with the presser foot holder screw sewing mode. aligned with the notch in the quilting foot. a Presser foot holder screw b Notch Note •...
  • Page 130 SEWING THE STITCHES Select a stitch. Press to cancel the free motion sewing mode. Memo  Rotate the handwheel toward you • When stitch Q-01 or 1-31 is selected, free (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs. motion quilting foot “C” is indicated in the upper-left corner of the screen.
  • Page 131 SEWING THE STITCHES Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, CAUTION and then move the fabric at a consistent pace in order to sew uniform stitches • With free motion quilting, control the feeding roughly 2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed.
  • Page 132 SEWING THE STITCHES Position the free motion echo quilting foot Using the measurement on the quilting foot “E” on the left side of the presser bar with as a guide, sew around the motif. the holes in the quilting foot and presser bar aligned.

  • Page 133: Blind Hem Stitches

    SEWING THE STITCHES Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 Blind Hem Stitches mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind a Wrong side of fabric hem.
  • Page 134 SEWING THE STITCHES Remove the flat bed attachment to use the free-arm. Memo • Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left Slide the item that you wish to sew onto the needle drop point does not catch the fold. If the needle catches too much of the fold, the free arm, make sure that the fabric feeds fabric cannot be unfolded and the seam...

  • Page 135: Appliqué

    SEWING THE STITCHES <Thick fabric> Appliqué Use a temporary spray adhesive, fabric glue or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to the fabric. This will keep the fabric from moving during sewing. <Normal fabric> a Wrong side of fabric a Appliqué...

  • Page 136: Shelltuck Stitches

    SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Appliqué Sharp Curves Shelltuck Stitches Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an shells along the curve of a collar.

  • Page 137: Scallop Stitches

    SEWING THE STITCHES Attach presser foot “N”. Sew scallop stitches along the edge of the fabric. Do not sew directly on the edge of the fabric. a Needle drop position Unfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one side. Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches.

  • Page 138: Smocking Stitches

    SEWING THE STITCHES Select a stitch for top stitching. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them. Place the fabric right side up in the machine, and center the presser foot over the seam when sewing.

  • Page 139: Fagoting

    SEWING THE STITCHES Fagoting Tape or Elastic Attaching When there is a space between two fabrics with Select a straight stitch and attach presser thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics foot “J”. together, it is called fagoting. Use this stitch when sewing blouses or children’s clothes.

  • Page 140: Heirloom

    SEWING THE STITCHES Select Heirloom Memo ■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch) • For details on each stitch, refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 218. Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems, and decorative stitching on shirt fronts. Sew over the tape (or elastic). Memo •...
  • Page 141 SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1)) Match beginning needle drop points on the opposite edge of the open area to keep the stitching symmetrical. Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric to open the area. Pull out 5 or 6 threads to leave a 3 mm (approx.

  • Page 142: Basting

    SEWING THE STITCHES Press Memo • A wing needle can be used for Hemstitching (3). Basting Select and attach presser foot “J”. Keep pressing the “Reverse Stitch” button or the “Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew 4 stitches of reinforcement stitches, then press “Start/Stop”...

  • Page 143: One-Step Buttonholes

    SEWING THE STITCHES Stitch Stitch name Presser foot One-step Buttonholes Wide squared buttonhole With one-step buttonholes, you can make Squared buttonhole buttonholes appropriate to the size of your button. CAUTION Stretch buttonhole • When attaching and removing buttonhole foot “A+”, do not apply excessive force to the Heirloom buttonhole presser foot, otherwise it may be damaged.
  • Page 144 SEWING THE STITCHES Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric. Note • Pass the thread underneath the presser foot. • Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible as shown in the illustration, making sure that there is no gap behind the part of the foot marked “A+”.
  • Page 145 SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics Insert a pin along the inside of one of the bar tacks, and then insert the seam ripper into the center of the buttonhole and cut Note towards the pin. • Attach stabilizer material to the back of stretch fabrics to prevent them from stretching.

  • Page 146: Not Fit Into The Button Holder Plate

    SEWING THE STITCHES Once sewing is completed, gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack, and trim Memo • Example) For a button with a diameter of 15 off any excess. mm (about 9/16 inch) and thickness of 10 mm (about 3/8 inch), align the scale with 25 mm (about 1 inch), or specify 25 mm in the screen.

  • Page 147: Four-Step Buttonholes

    SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Sewing Thick Seams or Fabric That Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric. Cannot Be Correctly Fed Attach the buttonhole stabilizer, and then feed the fabric between the stabilizer and the presser foot. a Starting point b End point c Buttonhole sewing...
  • Page 148 SEWING THE STITCHES Sew the right side of the buttonhole and press the “Start/Stop” button again. Sew the right side of the buttonhole the same length as the left. Select stitch to sew the bar tack and then press the “Start/Stop” button. ...
  • Page 149 SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Darning Check that the needle drops at the desired position and lower the presser foot, making Use darning stitches for mending and other sure the upper thread passes underneath applications. the buttonhole foot. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Darning Darning...

  • Page 150: Bar Tacks

    SEWING THE STITCHES Set the fabric so that the pocket moves Bar Tacks toward you during sewing. Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Bar tack Select Note Attach buttonhole foot “A+”...

  • Page 151: Button Sewing

    SEWING THE STITCHES From the wrong side of the fabric, pull the Button Sewing end of the bobbin thread to pull the upper thread through to the wrong side of the fabric. Tie the two thread ends together and Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be attached, using cut the threads.

  • Page 152: Eyelet

    SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons Cut off any excess thread. Sew the two holes closest to you. Then raise the presser foot and move the fabric so that the needle Eyelet goes into the next two holes, and sew them in the same way.

  • Page 153: Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch And Zigzag Stitch)

    SEWING THE STITCHES Lower the presser foot and start sewing. Memo  When sewing is finished, the machine sews • For details on each stitch, refer to “STITCH reinforcement stitches and stops automatically. SETTING CHART” on page 218. Note Set the needle in the fabric at the sewing •...

  • Page 154: Zipper Insertion

    SEWING THE STITCHES Press the seam allowance open and attach Select and sew seam “4” as shown. the zipper with a basting stitch in the middle of each side of the zipper tape.  The seam will be connected to the starting point of seam 1.

  • Page 155: Inserting A Side Zipper

    SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Inserting a Side Zipper Topstitch 7 to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 to 3/8 inch) from the seamed edge of the fabric, Use for side zippers in skirts or dresses. then remove the basting. Select Note • Make sure you sew using the middle needle position.
  • Page 156 SEWING THE STITCHES Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot Close the zipper, turn the fabric over, and “I” with the presser foot holder, and attach sew a basting stitch. the presser foot. a Front of the skirt (wrong side of fabric) b Basting stitches c Front of the skirt (right side of fabric) a Right...
  • Page 157 SEWING THE STITCHES Open the zipper and sew the rest of the seam. a Basting stitches b 7 to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch) c Reverse stitches d 50 mm (approx. 2 inches)
  • Page 158 SEWING THE STITCHES...

  • Page 159: Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches

    Chapter Character/Decorative Stitches...

  • Page 160: Selecting Stitch Patterns

    SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Press , then to display the screen below. a Wide and Various b Wide Botanical c Wide Motifs and Messages d Narrow and Various e Narrow Botanical f Candlewicking g Large Satin h Satin i Cross Stitches j Combinable Utility k Disney...
  • Page 161 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Stitch Selection Screens There are 15 categories of Character/Decorative stitch patterns. Wide and Various Wide Botanical Wide Motifs and Messages Narrow and Various Narrow Botanical Candlewicking Large Satin Satin Alphabet characters Cross Stitches Combinable Utility Disney (gothic font) Alphabet characters Alphabet characters (outline)

  • Page 162: Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns

    SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Selecting Decorative Stitch Selecting Character Stitch Patterns Patterns Entering characters from the groups shown below, Select the category of the stitch pattern you for example “Blue Sky”. want to sew. Press the key of the stitch pattern you want Press to select a font.

  • Page 163: Deleting Characters

    SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Deleting Characters Press to enter a space. Press , and then press to delete the last character. Press again and enter “S”. Select the correct character. Press and then enter “ky”. ■ Adding Characters Press so that screen displays Press to move the cursor in front of the character where you want to add...
  • Page 164 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Press to adjust character spacing. Press to increase the character spacing and press to decrease the character spacing. Memo • The default setting is “0”. No number less than “0” can be set. • Changing character spacing by this method, pertains to all characters.

  • Page 165: Sewing Stitch Patterns

    SEWING STITCH PATTERNS SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Sewing Attractive Finishes To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for the proper fabric/needle/thread combinations. Note • Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so you should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project.

  • Page 166: Making Adjustments

    SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop Making Adjustments sewing. Keep pressing the “Reverse Stitch” button Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, or the “Reinforcement Stitch” button to depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the sew 4 stitches of reinforcement stitches.
  • Page 167 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Sew the stitch pattern again. Press , and then adjust the stitch pattern If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, make with the “Fine Adjust Verti.” or “Fine adjustments again. Adjust until the stitch pattern Adjust Horiz.” displays. comes out correctly.

  • Page 168: Editing Stitch Patterns

    EDITING STITCH PATTERNS EDITING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Key Functions You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make stitch 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 available when a stitch pattern is selected.
  • Page 169 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Display Key Name Explanation Page Image key Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern. Projector key Press this key to use projector functions. Guideline marker key Press this key to display or set the guideline marker for the sewing line. The guideline marker makes quilt piecing or aligning stitching on the fabric edge easier.
  • Page 170 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Display Key Name Explanation Page Add stitch pattern key Press this key to add a new stitch pattern. Thread color change Press this key to change the thread color displayed on the screen. Stitch pattern display Show the approximate size of the stitch pattern selected. size : Nearly the same size as the sewn stitch pattern : 1/2 the size of the sewn stitch pattern...

  • Page 171: Changing The Size

    EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing the Size Creating a Vertical Mirror Image To create a vertical mirror image, select a stitch Select a stitch pattern, then press change the size of the stitch pattern. pattern, press , and then press Memo •...

  • Page 172: Changing Thread Density (For Large Satin Only)

    EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing Thread Density Returning to the Beginning of the (for Large Satin Only) Stitch Pattern When sewing character/decorative stitches, you After selecting a satin stitch pattern, press , and can return to the beginning of the stitch pattern then press to select your preferred thread after trial sewing or when the stitching is sewn...

  • Page 173: Checking The Image

    EDITING STITCH PATTERNS 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. Press  An image of the selected stitch pattern is displayed. Press to change the thread color in the image to red, blue, black or yellow.

  • Page 174: Combining Stitch Patterns

    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 (see chapter 5 for information about MY CUSTOM STITCH). You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns, and others.

  • Page 175: Combining Large And Small Stitch Patterns

    COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Press Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns Example: Select Press  The large size stitch will be selected. Press so that it displays Press again, and then press change the size. Press to sew the stitch pattern continuously.

  • Page 176: Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns

    COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Press , and then press to sew Press again, press , and then press continuously.  The entered stitch pattern is repeated.  The stitch pattern is flipped along a vertical axis. Combining Horizontal Mirror Press Image Stitch Patterns Example: Press ...

  • Page 177: Combining Stitch Patterns Of Different Length

    COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Press Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length Example:  The entered stitch pattern is repeated. Press , then press once. Making Step Stitch Patterns  The length of the image is set to Press You can use the keys to create a step effect, also called step stitch patterns.

  • Page 178: More Examples

    COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Example: Press  The next stitch pattern will move to the left. Press , and then press Press Press  The next stitch pattern will move to the right. Press again.  The entered stitch pattern is repeated. ■...
  • Page 179 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS       Press      Press       Press  ...

  • Page 180: Using The Memory Function

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Stitch Data Precautions Observe the following precautions when using stitch data other than that created and saved in this machine. ■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used • In the Character/Decorative Stitch memory, “.pmv”, “.pmx”, “.pmu” and “.pmp” stitch data files can be used with this machine.

  • Page 181: Saving Stitch Patterns In The Machine's Memory

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ■ If the Memory is Full Saving Stitch Patterns in the If the following screen appears while you are trying Machine’s Memory to save a stitch pattern, the memory is too full to hold the currently selected stitch pattern. To save the stitch pattern in the machine’s memory, you You can save often used stitch patterns in the have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern.

  • Page 182: Retrieving Stitch Patterns From The Machine's Memory

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION  The pocket selection screen appears. Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine. Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve. If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed, press the thumbnail. a USB port Press Press when connecting the USB media to the...

  • Page 183: Recalling From Usb Media

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Recalling from USB Media Press when there is a subfolder to sort two or more stitch patterns to USB You can recall a specific stitch pattern from either media, the stitch pattern in the subfolder is direct USB media or a folder in the USB media.

  • Page 184: Managing Saved File

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press the key of the stitch pattern you want Choose the command. to recall. Press to select all displayed stitch patterns.  The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displayed. Press to deselect all selected stitch patterns. Managing Saved File Press to delete the selected stitch patterns.

  • Page 185: Transferring Stitch Patterns To The Machine (Pe-Design To This Machine)

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Transferring Stitch Patterns to the Machine (PE-DESIGN to this machine) For detailed procedures, refer to PE-DESIGN manual (Version 11 or higher). In the stitch pattern selection screen, press , and then press  The stitch patterns transferred from the application appear.
  • Page 186 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION...

  • Page 187: Chapter 5 My Custom Stitch

    Chapter MY CUSTOM STITCH...

  • Page 188: Designing A Stitch

    DESIGNING A STITCH DESIGNING A STITCH Decide the spacing of the stitch. By using the MY CUSTOM STITCH function, you can register stitches you have created yourself. You can also sew designs combining MY By adjusting the spacing of a stitch, you can create CUSTOM STITCH creations with built-in various stitch patterns with one stitch.
  • Page 189 DESIGNING A STITCH Examples of Custom Stitches Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch...

  • Page 190: Entering Stitch Data

    ENTERING STITCH DATA ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Key Functions a This area displays the stitch being created. b Displays the number of the present set point over the total number of points in the stitch. c Displays the y-coordinate of over the x-coordinate of Display Key Name...
  • Page 191 ENTERING STITCH DATA Press to add the point indicated by Press and then To insert coordinates with the dual purpose stylus, move the tip of the pen to a desired point. Once you Press release the pen from the screen a point will be entered into the graph at those coordinates.

  • Page 192: Moving A Point

    ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Moving a Point Press to sew a test-run of the stitch. Press to return to the original screen. Press to move to the point Press to view an image of the stitch. that you want to move. To move to the first point, press To move...

  • Page 193: Moving Part Or All Of The Design

    ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Moving Part or All of the Design Press Press  The section will be moved.  The selected point and all points that were entered after it are selected. Press to move the section.

  • Page 194: Editing Stitch Stored In The Machine

    ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Inserting New Points to move the point. Press to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point. To move to the first point, press To move to the last point, press You can also move by using the dual purpose stylus.
  • Page 195 ENTERING STITCH DATA Select the stitch category and stitch that you want to edit. Scroll to display the other stitches.  Selected stitch is displayed in the grid. Memo • When retrieving a saved custom stitch to be edited, refer to “Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory”...

  • Page 196: Using Stored Custom Stitches

    USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES Before storing a stitch, press to sew a test- Storing Custom Stitches in Your run of the stitch. List Stitch patterns created using the MY CUSTOM STITCH function can be stored for later use. Press Memo •...

  • Page 197: Retrieving Stored Stitches

    USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES ■ If the Memory is Full Press If the following screen appears while you are trying to save a stitch pattern, the memory is too full to hold the currently selected stitch pattern. To save the stitch pattern in the machine’s memory, you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern.
  • Page 198 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES Select the stitch pattern you want to retrieve and press...

  • Page 199: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter Appendix...

  • Page 200: Care And Maintenance

    If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a using the machine, and contact your authorized cloth in a neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized and then wipe the surface. Then wipe again with a service center.
  • Page 201 For a new bobbin case (part code: XE5342-101 (green marking on the screw), XC8167-551 (no color on the screw)), contact your nearest Brother a Cleaning brush authorized service center. b Race •...

  • Page 202: Cleaning The Cutter In The Bobbin Case Area

    Once this message appears, it is recommended to Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner take your machine to an authorized Brother dealer to remove any lint and dust from the cutter or the nearest Brother authorized service center for in the bobbin case area.

  • Page 203: Troubleshooting

    If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://s.brother/cpdab/ ”.

  • Page 204: Tangled Thread On Wrong Side Of Fabric

    TROUBLESHOOTING While holding the bobbin in place with After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue. your finger, pass the thread through the slit Looking under the fabric, there is tangled thread in in the needle plate. the bobbin case.
  • Page 205 TROUBLESHOOTING Raise the presser foot using the presser foot While holding the thread in your right lever. hand, pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated. Guide the thread down, up, then down If the presser foot is not raised, the machine cannot be threaded correctly.

  • Page 206: Incorrect Thread Tension

    TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect Thread Tension ■ Symptoms • Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric. • Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight line on the upper side of the fabric. • Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric. •...

  • Page 207: Fabric Is Caught In The Machine And Cannot Be Removed

    Grasp the bobbin case, and then gently lift Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized out. service center. If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them.
  • Page 208 (part code: XE5342-101 (green marking If the needle plate has been removed, check on the screw), XC8167-551 (no color on the machine operations to confirm that installation has screw)), contact your nearest Brother been completed correctly. authorized service center. Turn on the machine.
  • Page 209 TROUBLESHOOTING your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Turn off the machine, and then install the bobbin and presser foot. Refer to “Setting the Bobbin” on page 58 and “CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT” on page 72.

  • Page 210: List Of Symptoms

    If you have a minor problem with your machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested   do not correct the problem, contact your authorized Brother dealer. Press for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. Press at any time to return to the original screen.
  • Page 211 There are scratches around the opening in the Replace the needle plate, or consult your needle plate. authorized Brother dealer. There are scratches around the opening in the Replace the presser foot, or consult your presser foot.
  • Page 212 Reinstall the needle correctly. There are scratches around the opening of the Replace the needle plate, or consult your needle plate. authorized Brother dealer. There are scratches around the opening in the Replace the presser foot, or consult your presser foot.
  • Page 213 “J” to keep the presser foot level while sewing. — The fabric feeds in The feed mechanism is damaged. Contact your authorized Brother dealer. the opposite direction. The needle contacts The needle clamp screw is loose.
  • Page 214 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ After sewing Problem Cause Solution Page Thread tension is Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and incorrect. rethread the machine. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was removed, reinstall needle plate and tighten screws prior to installing bobbin case.) Using improper needle or thread for the Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle...

  • Page 215: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed, or if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the message.
  • Page 216 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed This message is displayed when a key on the LCD when the memory is full display is touched while the and the stitch pattern or needle is in the down embroidery pattern cannot position. be saved.

  • Page 217: Alarm Sounds

    ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed This message appears when a button, such as the when the dual feed foot “Start/Stop” button, is cannot be used with the pushed while the presser current stitch. Select other foot is raised. stitch. This message appears when start sewing buttonhole stitches without...

  • Page 218: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Machine Dimensions of machine Approx. 690 mm (W) × 349 mm (H) × 322 mm (D) (approx. (Box 1 of 2) 27-11/64 inches (W) × 13-47/64 inches (H) × 12-43/64 inches (D)) Dimensions of box Approx. 805 mm (W) × 510 mm (H) × 405 mm (D) (approx. 31-11/16 inches (W) ×...

  • Page 219: Upgrading Your Machine's Software

    UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE You can use USB media to upgrade software for your machine. When an upgrade program is available on “ http://s.brother/cpdab/ ”, please download the files following the instructions on the website and steps below. Note •...

  • Page 220: Stitch Setting Chart

    STITCH SETTING CHART STITCH SETTING CHART The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used. Note • Quilting foot “C” is used when the straight stitch needle plate is attached to the machine. Refer to “Using Free motion Quilting Foot “C””...
  • Page 221 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 2 steps elastic Overcasting (medium weight 0.2 - 5.0 0.0 - 7.0 zigzag and stretch fabrics), tape and (1/64 - 13/ (13/64) (0 - 9/32)
  • Page 222 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Piecing stitch Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm 0.2 - 5.0 0.0 - 7.0 (Left) (approx. 1/4 inch) left seam (1/64 - 13/ (1/16) (0 - 9/32)
  • Page 223 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Ladder stitch Decorative stitching 0.4 - 5.0 0.0 - 7.0 (1/64 - 13/ (5/32) (0 - 9/32) (1/8) Rick-rack stitch Decorative top stitching...
  • Page 224 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Honeycomb Heirloom, decorative hems 0.4 - 5.0 0.0 - 7.0 stitch (1/64 - 13/ (13/64) (0 - 9/32) (3/32) ( J ) Honeycomb...
  • Page 225 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Round ended Buttonholes with bar tack 3.0 - 6.5 0.2 - 1.0 buttonhole (13/64) (1/8 - 1/4) (1/64) (1/64 - 3/64) Round double...
  • Page 226 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Button sewing Attaching buttons 2.5 - 4.5 (3/32 - 11/ — — (9/64) Eyelet For making eyelets, holes on 7.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 belts, etc.
  • Page 227 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Hand-look Quilting stitch made to look 0.4 - 5.0 3.50 0.00 - 7.00 quilting like hand quilting stitch (1/64 - 13/ (9/64) (0 - 9/32)
  • Page 228 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Patchwork Patchwork stitches, decorative 0.4 - 5.0 5.00 0.00 - 7.00 double overlock stitching (1/64 - 13/ (13/64) (0 - 9/32) (3/32)

  • Page 229: Index

    INDEX INDEX Accessories Darning ..................147 included accessories ..............18 Dart seam .................. 112 options ..................21 Dual feed foot ..............74 Accessory case ................16 Dual purpose stylus ............94 Accessory compartment .............. 16 Dual purpose stylus holder ............95 Air vent ..................
  • Page 230 INDEX L/R Shift ..................86 Quilting ..................121 LCD screen ................12 free motion ................126 cleaning ................. 198 with satin stitches ..............125 light ..................30 Lower threading pulling up the bobbin thread ............ 59 setting the bobbin ..............58 Race ..................
  • Page 231 INDEX Thread fabric/thread/needle combinations ........... 71 thread tension ................87 Thread cutter ............... 12 Thread Cutter button ..............15 Thread density key ..............170 Thread guide ............12 Thread guide plate ............12 Top cover ..................12 Top stitching ................135 Transparent nylon thread .............
  • Page 236 Please visit us at where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 882 -W30 Version0...

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