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Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. Save these instructions. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com...
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below.
GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off ...16 Power supply precautions ...16 Turning on the machine ...17 Turning off the machine ...17 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation...18 Viewing the LCD ...18 Changing the machine settings...19 Checking machine operating procedures ...21 Winding/Installing the Bobbin...23...
SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing...48 General sewing procedure ...48 Selecting stitching ...49 Positioning the fabric ...50 Starting to sew ...51 Securing the stitching...53 Cutting the thread ...54 Setting the Stitch ...56 Adjusting the stitch width ...56 Adjusting the stitch length...57 Adjusting the thread tension ...57 Useful Functions...59...
UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Stitch Setting Chart ...66 Utility stitches ... 66 Other stitches... 70 Selecting Stitching ...71 Stitch types...71 Selecting stitching ... 71 Saving stitch settings ...73 Overcasting Stitches... 74 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G"...
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Place a pattern made of thick paper or stabilizer on the back of the appliqué, and then fold over the seam allowance using an iron.
EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter. Embroidering Neatly ... 130 What to prepare... 130 Embroidery step by step ... 132 Attaching the Embroidery Foot... 133 Attaching the embroidery foot ... 133 Removing the embroidery foot... 135 Attaching the Embroidery Unit...
APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Care and Maintenance ...164 Cleaning the machine surface ...164 Cleaning the race ...164 Troubleshooting ...166 Error messages ...171 Adjusting the LCD ...174 Operation beep ...174 Canceling the operation beep ...175 Index ...176...