Table Of Contents - Brother SB3150 Operation Manual

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
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................................................ 25
Using the twin needle .......................................................... 26
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations ................. 28
Replacing the Needle ......................................... 29
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
Sewing................................................................ 34
Stitch selection methods ...................................................... 34
Selecting a stitch pattern ...................................................... 35
Sewing a stitch ..................................................................... 36
Sewing reinforcement stitches .............................................. 38
Automatic reinforcement stitching ....................................... 38
Setting the Stitch ................................................ 40
Setting the stitch width ......................................................... 40
Setting the stitch length ........................................................ 40
Setting the thread tension ..................................................... 41
Saving stitch settings ............................................................ 42
Useful Functions................................................. 43
Automatically cutting the thread .......................................... 43
Mirroring stitches ................................................................. 43
Adjusting the presser foot pressure ....................................... 44
Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot................... 44
Stitch Setting Chart ............................................ 45
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
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Sewing an even seam allowance ............................................ 3
Sewing Various Fabrics ........................................ 4
Sewing thick fabrics ............................................................... 4
Sewing thin fabrics ................................................................. 5
Sewing stretch fabrics ............................................................. 5
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics .............................................. 5
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape....................................... 6
Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES
Basic Stitching...................................................... 7
Basting ................................................................................... 7
Basic stitching ........................................................................ 7
Blind Hem Stitching ............................................. 9
Overcasting Stitches .......................................... 12
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G" ........ 12
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J" .................. 13
Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter
(sold separately with some models) ...................................... 13
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing .................. 15
Buttonhole sewing................................................................ 15
Button sewing ...................................................................... 18
Zipper Insertion ................................................. 20
Inserting a centered zipper ................................................... 20
Inserting a side zipper .......................................................... 21
Zipper/piping Insertion ...................................... 24
Inserting a centered zipper ................................................... 24
Inserting a piping.................................................................. 25
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape............. 26
Stretch stitching .................................................................... 26
Elastic attaching ................................................................... 26
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching........... 27
Appliqué stitching ................................................................ 27
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching........................................... 28
Piecing ................................................................................. 28
Quilting................................................................................ 30
Free motion quilting ............................................................. 31
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller .................. 32
34 Reinforcement Stitching..................................... 34
Triple stretch stitching .......................................................... 34
Bar tack stitching .................................................................. 34
Darning ................................................................................ 35
Eyelet Stitching .................................................. 37
Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves .... 38
Decorative Stitching .......................................... 40
Fagoting ............................................................................... 40
Scallop stitching ................................................................... 41
Smocking ............................................................................. 41
Shell tuck stitching ............................................................... 42
Joining.................................................................................. 42
Heirloom stitching................................................................ 43
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