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Operation Manual
Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Product Code: 882-W73
Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference. The latest manuals are available at
Brother Support website ( https://s.brother/cmead/ ).

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  • Page 1 Sewing and Embroidery Machine Product Code: 882-W73 Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference. The latest manuals are available at Brother Support website ( https://s.brother/cmead/ ).
  • Page 3 Return the machine to the nearest authorized Please read these safety instructions before attempting to Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or use the machine. mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or in use if you notice...
  • Page 4 • 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. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.
  • Page 5 ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the • Consult the authorized Brother dealer or an mark, rating as marked on plug. experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with •...
  • Page 6 For Users in Mexico (Great Britain only) The operation of this equipment is subject to the following We, Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, two conditions: Nagoya 467-8561 Japan declare that these products are in (1) it is possible that this equipment or device may not cause conformity with the relevant UK legislation.
  • Page 7 United States. U.S.A. The laser beam emitted by the laser unit installed in this machine is Brother Industries, Ltd. restricted to an output at a safe level. However, the machine 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, contains 6-milliwatt, 630-640 nanometer wavelength, 6-12 degree...
  • Page 8 TRADEMARKS WPA™ and WPA2™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®. 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. COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE This product includes software developed by the following vendor: ©2008 Devicescape Software, Inc.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 GETTING READY Chapter 3 VARIOUS STITCHES NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS........ 9 UTILITY STITCHES..........67 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......... 11 Straight Stitches ..............67 Zigzag Stitches ..............71 Using the Multi-Purpose Screwdriver (Included with Some Overcasting ................72 Models)................
  • Page 10 CONTENTS Using Appliqués..............139 TROUBLESHOOTING ........184 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY Frequent Troubleshooting Topics........184 PROCESS............141 Upper Thread is Too Tight ..........184 Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric......184 If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Runs out of Thread During Incorrect Thread Tension ...........

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Ready

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS GETTING READY Chapter C Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Note (page 11) D Thread cutter (page 38) • Be sure to install the latest software. E Thread guide plate (page 33) Refer to “UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S F Connector for the presser foot (page 46, page 104) SOFTWARE”...
  • Page 12 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS  Operation Buttons 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. 1 “Start/Stop”...

  • Page 13: Included Accessories

    INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  Closing the accessory case INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Fully slide the bar on each side of the accessory case lid to the unlocked position. For included accessories of your machine, refer to the additional sheet “Included Accessories”.  Using the Flat Bed Attachment Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment.

  • Page 14: Using The Multi-Purpose Screwdriver (Included With Some Models)

    INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Using the Multi-Purpose Screwdriver IMPORTANT (Included with Some Models) • Do not lift the handle of the machine while the Since the screwdriver can be changed to three different spool stand is installed. positions, it can be extremely useful for the various machine •...
  • Page 15 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  How To Remove Firmly insert the two spool pins into the two holes in the spool support. Pull the spool stand up to remove it from the machine. Open the upper cover of the machine, and then pull Attach the upper cover to the machine.

  • Page 16: Turning The Machine On/Off

    If the cord or plug time/date to your language and local time/date. is damaged, take the machine to your authorized Brother dealer for repairs before Touch to set your local language and then continuing use.
  • Page 17 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF The message screen, confirming if you want to set time/date, appears. Touch Touch to set time/date. And then touch 1 Select [ON] to display time/date on the screen. 2 Touch to select the date display format. 3 Set the year (YYYY), month (MM) and date (DD).

  • Page 18: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN Display LCD SCREEN Explanation Page Name Change the needle stop position, Touch the LCD screen or a key with your finger or the adjust the pattern or screen, and included touch pen to select a machine function. Machine change other machine settings.
  • Page 19 LCD SCREEN  Utility Stitch Screen  Character/Decorative Stitch Screen Display Name Explanation Page Utility stitch key Select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem stitch, or other stitch (utility stitch) commonly used in garment making. Character/Decorative Select character or decorative stitch patterns. stitch key Needle position Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position.
  • Page 20 LCD SCREEN  Key Functions Memo • 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. • The machine default setting is highlighted. Display Name Explanation Page...
  • Page 21 LCD SCREEN Display Name Explanation Page “L/R Shift” key Touch to shift the stitch pattern to the right or touch to shift the stitch pattern to the left. This feature is not available for all stitch patterns. Only those applicable will be shifted. Stitch width and Shows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the currently selected stitch length key...

  • Page 22: Using The Machine Settings Key

    LCD SCREEN 1 Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to Using the Machine Settings Key determine the zigzag width (page 75). When a straight stitch is selected, the sewing speed controller can be used to change the needle position. 2 Make adjustments to character or decorative stitch Touch to change the default machine settings (needle...
  • Page 23 B Select the display language. C Use to certify your machine when you use [My Connection] function with Brother cutting machine (sold separately and limited to certain sales region). For details, visit the following webpage and refer to the “My Connection”...
  • Page 24 LCD SCREEN  Embroidery Settings  Wireless LAN Settings 1 Select the embroidery frame to be used. 2 Select the center point marker or grid lines. 3 Select the thread color display on the embroidery screen; thread number, color name. (page 151) 4 Select the thread brand of the thread color display.
  • Page 25 LCD SCREEN My Stitch Monitor: The machine’s embroidering status Touch can be monitored from your smart device. For details, refer to “MY STITCH MONITOR APP” on page 178. My Design Snap: You can position your embroidery Touch designs on the fabric, by capturing image of the hooped fabric and sending the image to your machine.

  • Page 26: Using The Machine Help

    LCD SCREEN Select a file name and then touch Using the Machine Help Touch to display the machine help screen. Functions are available from the screen shown below.  The selected image is stored on your machine. : Return to the previous page. Repeat steps through to set the remaining...
  • Page 27 LCD SCREEN  Using the Operation Guide Function Touch Touch to display the screen shown Select the category and the tutorial video. below. Categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Touch a key to see more information about that category. Some of the functions are described in the movies.

  • Page 28: Using The Stitch Pattern Explanation Function

    LCD SCREEN  Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) Videos Using the Stitch Pattern Explanation Your MP4 videos can be played from USB media. In Function 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.

  • Page 29: Wireless Network Connection Functions

    Windows application (Design Database Transfer). CONNECTION FUNCTIONS The application can be downloaded from the following URL. https://s.brother/caeka/ Settings must be specified in Design Database Operations Available with a Wireless Transfer. For more information, refer to the manual Network Connection for Design Database Transfer.

  • Page 30: Enabling A Wireless Network Connection

    WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS Touch beside [Wireless LAN Setup Wizard]. Enabling a Wireless Network Connection The machine can be connected to your wireless network. Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 194 for requirements for a wireless network connection. Touch Set [Wireless LAN Enable] to [ON]. ...
  • Page 31 WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS Enter the network key (password) that was noted, and Touch to exit the setup. then touch  The name beside [Machine name] is the name that 1 Text input area will be used when registering the machine with 2 Character keys embroidery editing software (PE-DESIGN version 11 3 Caps key...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Accessory To The Machine

    (approx. 7/16 inch) plastic Class 15 (A style) machine functions. Some USB mouse devices may bobbins, which are available from your not be compatible with this machine. Brother dealer. 1 USB port  Using the Supplemental Spool Pin 2 USB mouse With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during sewing.
  • Page 33 WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible • When using thread that winds off quickly, such as to the right, with the rounded side on the left. transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin.
  • Page 34 WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Pass the thread around the pretension disk making sure Set the bobbin winding switch to the left, until it clicks that the thread is under the pretension disk. into place. 1 Pretension disk 1 Bobbin winding switch ...
  • Page 35 WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN After bobbin winding is finished, cut the thread with Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible scissors and remove the bobbin. to the right, with the rounded side on the left. While holding the thread with both hands, pass the thread through grooves of the thread guide plate.

  • Page 36: Setting The Bobbin

    WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN  Using the Spool Stand (Included with Some Setting the Bobbin Models) To wind thread on the bobbin while the spool stand is installed, pass the thread from the spool through the thread guide on the telescopic thread guide, and then CAUTION wind the bobbin according to steps through...

  • Page 37: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread

    WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand, Touch to unlock all keys and buttons. and then guide the end of the thread around the tab of the needle plate with your left hand. Memo • You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

  • Page 38: Upper Threading

    UPPER THREADING Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser UPPER THREADING foot and pull it about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) toward the back of the machine, making it even with the upper thread. Upper Threading CAUTION •...
  • Page 39 UPPER THREADING Turn the main power to ON. While holding the thread with both hands, pass the thread through grooves of the thread guide plate. Press (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the presser foot.  The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded.
  • Page 40 UPPER THREADING Pass the thread through the notch in the thread guide. Carefully pull the end of the thread that was passed Then firmly pull the thread from front to back into the through the eye of the needle. slit of the thread guide disk (marked “7”). If a loop was formed in the thread passed through the eye of the needle, carefully pull on the loop of thread through to the back of the needle.

  • Page 41: Using The Twin Needle Mode

    IMPORTANT • Twin needle (size 2/11) is recommended for Memo this machine. Contact your authorized Brother • When setting the thread spool, set it so that the dealer for replacement needles. thread winds off from the front of the spool.
  • Page 42 UPPER THREADING Thread the machine for the first needle according to While holding the thread from the spool, pull the the procedure for threading a single needle (“Upper thread through the lower notch in the thread guide Threading” on page 36). plate, then through the upper notch.

  • Page 43: Using The Spool Stand

    UPPER THREADING Start sewing. Attach the spool stand to the machine. (page 12) Memo • To change direction when sewing with the twin needle, raise the needle from the fabric, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric. Using the Spool Stand The spool stand is useful when using thread on spools with a Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the...

  • Page 44: Changing The Needle

    CHANGING THE NEEDLE Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread from the CHANGING THE NEEDLE back to the front through the thread guides at the top. 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 45 CHANGING THE NEEDLE Remove the presser foot. (page 45) Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to loosen the screw. Remove 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.

  • Page 46: Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

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

  • Page 47: Changing The Presser Foot

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT foot is securely attached. CAUTION • Always touch on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot. If is not touched and the “Start/ Stop”...

  • Page 48: Using The Compact Dual Feed Foot

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Set the adapter on the presser foot bar, aligning the flat Position the compact dual feed foot to the presser foot side of the adapter opening with the flat side of the bar by aligning the notch of the compact dual feed foot presser bar.
  • Page 49 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT  Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding from Be sure that the feed position lever is pushed down and the compact dual feed foot is ready to sew. the Compact Dual Feed Foot The dual feed mechanism pulls the top fabric according to the set stitch length.
  • Page 50 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT...

  • Page 51: Chapter 2 Sewing Basics

    SEWING SEWING BASICS Chapter  Character/Decorative Stitches 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.
  • Page 52 SEWING Select the category you want. Lower the presser foot. You do not have to pull up the bobbin thread. Adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide. You can use this slide to adjust sewing speed during sewing. 1 Slow 2 Fast Press the “Start/Stop”...

  • Page 53: Using Advanced Multi-Function Foot Controller (Included With Some Models)

    • (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model X This foot controller can be used on the machine When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser with product code 882-W73. The product code is foot and remove the fabric. mentioned on the machine rating plate.
  • Page 54 SEWING Adjust the spacing between the main foot controller Turn on the machine. And then touch and side pedal. display page 2 of the settings screen. Use the markings on the mounting plate as a Memo convenient guide to adjust the spacing. •...

  • Page 55: Combining Stitch Patterns

    SEWING  Adjusting the Length of the Cord for the Main Touch Foot Controller Sew trial stitches and confirm that the settings are as Unwind the cord for the main foot controller. desired. Pressing down on the main foot controller increases the Guide the cord between the tabs.
  • Page 56 SEWING Example: If you want to sew the stitch pattern continuously, touch Touch  The stitch pattern turns continuous. Memo • When sewing is completed, trim any excess thread between characters. Select the following stitch pattern (8-35).  Inserting Stitch Patterns Touch to select the stitch pattern at the position where a new stitch pattern will be added.

  • Page 57: Sewing Reverse Stitches/Reinforcement Stitches

    SEWING  The key will display as Sewing Reverse Stitches/Reinforcement Stitches Set the needle in the start position and press the “Start/ Stop” button to start sewing. Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You can use (Reverse stitch button) to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches.
  • Page 58 SEWING The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected stitch pattern. Refer to the following table for details on the operation that is performed (Reverse stitch (Reinforcement when the button is pressed. button) stitch button) Machine sews Machine sews with a stitch...

  • Page 59: Automatic Presser Foot Lowering Function And Thread Cutting Function

    STITCH SETTINGS Automatic Presser Foot Lowering Function STITCH SETTINGS and Thread Cutting Function Setting the Stitch Width/Stitch Length/“L/R By setting the machine to automatically raise and lower the presser foot, sewing operations can be performed more Shift” smoothly. When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and L/R Shift.

  • Page 60: Setting The Thread Tension

    STITCH SETTINGS  Setting the Stitch Length bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric. Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length. 1 Wrong side 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread Memo •...

  • Page 61: Saving Your Stitch Settings

    STITCH SETTINGS  The selected settings are retrieved, and the original Saving Your Stitch Settings screen automatically appears. Memo The settings for the zigzag stitch width, stitch length, thread tension, etc., are preset in the machine for each stitch. • To save new settings when there are already 5 sets However, if you have specific settings that you wish to reuse of settings saved for a stitch, touch .

  • Page 62: Useful Functions

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS Adjusting the Needle Drop Point with the USEFUL FUNCTIONS Guideline Marker Automatic Thread Cutting The red guideline marker indicates the sewing position on the fabric. You can adjust the sewing position by moving the guideline marker while checking the guideline marker on the After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread fabric.

  • Page 63: Pivoting

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS  Adjusting the Guideline Marker Position Pivoting If the guideline marker indicates the position incorrectly in the center needle position, adjust the initial position in the If the pivot function is selected, the machine stops with the settings screen. needle lowered (in the fabric) and the presser foot is Touch automatically raised to an appropriate height when the “Start/...

  • Page 64: Using The Knee Lifter

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS Place the fabric under the presser foot with the needle Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic at the starting point of the stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop” button. The machine will begin sewing. Presser Foot Pressure) Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine at The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the the point where the sewing direction changes.

  • Page 65: Using The Straight Stitch Needle Plate And The Straight Stitch Foot

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS [Needle Position - Stitch Placement] is [OFF] Insert the multi-purpose screwdriver into the hole, and tilt the multi-purpose screwdriver to the left and then to the back, as shown in the illustration. Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle needle position...

  • Page 66: Useful Sewing Tips

    USEFUL SEWING TIPS Insert needle and attach the straight stitch foot. USEFUL SEWING TIPS 1 Notch 2 Pin Sewing Tips  Trial Sewing Before starting your sewing project, we recommend sewing trial stitches using thread and scrap fabric that are the same as those used for your project.

  • Page 67: Sewing Various Fabrics

    USEFUL SEWING TIPS  If the Fabric does not Feed Sewing Various Fabrics When sewing thick fabric such as denim or quilting layers, the fabric may not feed at the start of sewing if the presser foot is not level, as shown below. In this case, use the ...

  • Page 68: Sewing Decorative Stitch Patterns

    USEFUL SEWING TIPS  Sewing Lightweight Fabrics Sewing Decorative Stitch Patterns Place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier. Gently tear off the paper or the stabilizer after sewing. Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight 1 Thin paper fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric.

  • Page 69: Chapter 3 Various Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES VARIOUS STITCHES Chapter Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches UTILITY STITCHES CAUTION • Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to touch to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/ Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts.
  • Page 70 UTILITY STITCHES  Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle  Basting Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark) While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 5/8 Select and attach presser foot “J”. inch (approx. 1.6 cm) mark on the needle plate or bobbin cover (with mark) depending on the needle position (left or middle (center) needle position stitches only).
  • Page 71 UTILITY STITCHES  Dart Seam  Gathering Use on waists of skirts, sleeves of shirts, etc. Select and attach presser foot “J”. Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the dart and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching the fabric.
  • Page 72 UTILITY STITCHES Smooth the gathers by ironing them. Lay both seam allowances on the side of the shorter seam (cut seam) and iron them. Sew on the seam line and remove the basting stitch. 1 Wrong side  Flat Fell Seam Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly.

  • Page 73: Zigzag Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only. Zigzag Stitches  Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch) Remove the bobbin cover from the machine (page 34). Thread the gimp thread through the hole in the cord guide bobbin cover from bottom to top.

  • Page 74: Overcasting

    UTILITY STITCHES Lower the presser foot and start sewing to make a Overcasting decorative finish. Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 197. ...

  • Page 75: Quilting

    UTILITY STITCHES Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot Quilting guide. 1 Needle drop point You can make beautiful quilts quickly and easily with this machine. When making a quilt, you will find it convenient to use the knee lifter and foot controller to free your hands for other tasks (“Using the Foot Controller”...
  • Page 76 UTILITY STITCHES Align the edge of the fabric with the edge of the presser Use the guide and marks on the presser foot to sew foot, and start sewing. accurate seam allowances. To sew a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) seam Piecing a 1/4 inch seam allowance allowance along the right edge of the presser foot Sew keeping the edge of the fabrics against the guide.
  • Page 77 UTILITY STITCHES  Quilting with Satin Stitches Select a stitch. 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 78 UTILITY STITCHES  Free Motion Quilting Attach the straight stitch needle plate (page 63). With free motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered 1 Round hole by touching , so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. For free motion quilting, use free motion quilting foot “C”...
  • Page 79 UTILITY STITCHES  Using free motion open toe quilting foot “O” Hold the free motion quilting foot “C” in place with your right hand, and tighten the presser foot holder The free motion open toe quilting foot “O” is used for free screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver with your left motion quilting with zigzag or decorative stitches or for hand.
  • Page 80 UTILITY STITCHES Hold the free motion open toe quilting foot “O” in Free motion echo quilting foot “E” measurements place with your right hand, and tighten the presser foot 1 6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 holder screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver with inch) your left hand.

  • Page 81: Blind Hem Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Using the measurement on the free motion echo Blind Hem Stitches quilting foot “E” as a guide, sew echo quilting around the motif. Secure the lower edge of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Memo • When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved.
  • Page 82 UTILITY STITCHES Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric with When you change the needle drop point, raise the the wrong side facing up. needle, and then use to decide the needle drop point. (The stitch width setting is in 1 Wrong side of fabric neither millimeters nor inches.) 2 Right side of fabric...

  • Page 83: Shell Tuck Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to Shell Tuck Stitches sew directly on the edge of the fabric. The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.

  • Page 84: Fagoting

    UTILITY STITCHES Stitch between the straight stitches and pull out the Attaching Tape or Elastic threads for the straight stitches. Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 197. Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.

  • Page 85: One-Step Buttonholes

    UTILITY STITCHES Sew over the tape (or elastic). One-Step Buttonholes With one-step buttonholes, you can make buttonholes appropriate to the size of your button. One-step buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. Memo •...
  • Page 86 UTILITY STITCHES Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned fabric. behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 Marks on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing Memo • The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (approx.

  • Page 87: Four-Step Buttonholes

    UTILITY STITCHES  Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that Do Not Fit Memo into the Button Holder Plate • For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch to Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole. and then set the button holder plate to the calculated Then insert a pin along the inside of one of the bar length.
  • Page 88 UTILITY STITCHES Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the Select stitch to sew the bar tack and then press the fabric. “Start/Stop” button.  The machine will automatically sew off the bar tack tie and stop when the bar tack is complete. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric.
  • Page 89 UTILITY STITCHES  Darning Check that the needle drops at the desired position and lower the presser foot, making sure the upper thread Use darning stitches for mending and other applications. passes underneath the buttonhole foot. Darning is performed by sewing from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below.

  • Page 90: Bar Tacks

    UTILITY STITCHES Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned Bar Tacks behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART”...

  • Page 91: Button Sewing

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

  • Page 92: Eyelet

    UTILITY STITCHES Eyelet Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) Use this stitch for making belt holes and other similar applications. Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. Memo Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART”...

  • Page 93: Zipper Insertion

    UTILITY STITCHES Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper Select and sew seam “3” as shown. with a basting stitch in the middle of each side of the zipper tape. 1 Basting stitches 2 Zipper 3 Wrong side ...
  • Page 94 UTILITY STITCHES Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to Close the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew basting stitch. to the top of the fabric. 1 Front of the skirt (wrong side of 1 Reverse stitches...

  • Page 95: Changing The Start And End Angles Of The Stitch Pattern (Stitch Tapering Function)

    UTILITY STITCHES If necessary, change the stitch width and stitch length. Changing the Start and End Angles of the Touch Stitch Pattern (Stitch Tapering Function) The angles of the start and end of stitch patterns can be changed. This is useful when sewing projects with sharply defined angles or decorative stitching, attaching appliqués, etc.
  • Page 96 UTILITY STITCHES  Method 2: Sewing a Specified Number of Select the method for finishing sewing. For this Stitch Patterns example, since the angle at the end of sewing will With this method, the number of stitch patterns (including begin changing when (Reverse stitch button) is those used to change the angle) are specified.

  • Page 97: Making Adjustments

    MAKING ADJUSTMENTS  Saving Settings MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Specified angles for start and end, finish tapering method, and stitch settings can be saved in machine’s memory. Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, After setting the tapering function, touch depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc.

  • Page 98: Making Step Stitch Patterns (For 7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)

    MAKING STEP STITCH PATTERNS (FOR 7MM SATIN STITCH PATTERNS ONLY)  If the stitch pattern is bunched: MAKING STEP STITCH PATTERNS Touch in the [Fine Adjust Verti.] display. (FOR 7MM SATIN STITCH  The displayed value increases each time the button is PATTERNS ONLY) touched and the stitch pattern will lengthen.

  • Page 99: Using The Memory Function

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Touch USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Memo • For more information about the memory function, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 194. Saving Stitch Patterns You can save stitch patterns that you have customized in the  The next stitch pattern will move to the left. machine's memory or USB media.

  • Page 100: Retrieving Stitch Patterns

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Select the desired stitch pattern, and then touch Retrieving Stitch Patterns Retrieve stitch patterns saved in the machine's memory or USB media. When retrieving stitch patterns from a USB media, insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine.

  • Page 101: My Custom Stitch

    MY CUSTOM STITCH  MY CUSTOM STITCH Screen 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 53).
  • Page 102 MY CUSTOM STITCH Select whether single stitch or triple stitches will be Display sewn between the first two points. Explanation Page Key Name To sew three stitches, touch the key so that it Use these keys to move from appears as point to point on the stitch, or to the first or last point entered on Repeat the steps for each point that you have drawn on...

  • Page 103: Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns

    MY CUSTOM STITCH Touch Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns  The selected point and all points that were entered after it are selected. Touch Touch to move the section and touch Select the device to retrieve the stitch pattern from.  The section will be moved. ...
  • Page 104 MY CUSTOM STITCH...

  • Page 105: Chapter 4 Basic Embroidery

    BEFORE EMBROIDERING BASIC EMBROIDERY Chapter Attaching Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED BEFORE EMBROIDERING Pointer Embroidery Step by Step CAUTION Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. • When attaching an embroidery foot, always touch on the screen. You may Step 9 Step 6, 8 accidentally press the “Start/Stop”...

  • Page 106: About The Embroidery Unit

    BEFORE EMBROIDERING Plug the connector of the embroidery foot “W+” with Note LED pointer into the jack on the back left side of your machine. • To avoid distorting your embroidery design, do not touch the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering.

  • Page 107: Selecting Patterns

    Press the release button, and pull the embroidery unit “Embroidery Design Guide” for a full summary of patterns away from the machine. in the machine’s memory or visit https://s.brother/cmekb/). You can also use patterns sold separately. 1 Embroidery patterns 2 Character patterns...

  • Page 108: Selecting Embroidery Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS Touch to set the pattern. Selecting Embroidery Patterns Touch the category tab and then touch the pattern type selection key or pattern key you want to embroider. Touch to darken the background color for the pattern image with bright thread colors, to get a clearer image.

  • Page 109: Selecting Character Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS Touch to edit the pattern before Selecting Character Patterns embroidering. (page 124) To return to the edit screen, touch Touch Touch the key of the font you want to embroider. Start embroidering. (page 138) : View the next page. : View the previous page.
  • Page 110 SELECTING PATTERNS  Character Pattern Input Keys Display Explanation Name Memo Switch alignment. This function is available • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that when multiple lines of characters are input. function with the selected pattern. Alignment key •...

  • Page 111: Selecting Frame Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS Selecting Frame Patterns Combining Patterns Example: Touch Touch the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen. Select a pattern and then touch Touch 1 Frame shapes 2 Frame patterns ...
  • Page 112 SELECTING PATTERNS  Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time Touch Multiple patterns can easily be edited, for example, when moving patterns, if they are all selected together. Touch to change the color of the characters. Touch (page 120) Touch each pattern to be selected. Touch When all editing is finished, touch Memo...

  • Page 113: Editing Patterns

    EDITING PATTERNS  Grouping Patterns EDITING PATTERNS If the multiple patterns are grouped, they can be edited as a single pattern. Using these keys, you can edit the pattern as you like. Select patterns you want to group. (page 110) Memo •...
  • Page 114 EDITING PATTERNS Display Display Explanation Page Explanation Page Name Name Display the pattern sizing window. Separate the continuous character — patterns to adjust the spacing or • : Decrease the pattern Size key edit separately afterwards. Separate key proportionately. • : Select where the •...

  • Page 115: Previewing The Pattern

    EDITING PATTERNS Display Previewing the Pattern Explanation Page Name — Touch • : Magnify the image. Magnify keys scroll through the display in any direction.  An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered • : Demagnify the image appears.

  • Page 116: Changing The Size And The Density Of The Pattern

    EDITING PATTERNS Select the direction in which to change the pattern Touch to return to the embroidery frame size. selection screen. Touch Changing the Size and the Density of the Pattern is selected, you can change the pattern size while maintaining the thread density.
  • Page 117 EDITING PATTERNS  Repeating Patterns Using the Matrix Copy Vertical direction Place the pattern repeatedly throughout the embroidery area. Touch Touch 1 Repeating and deleting keys 2 Spacing keys 3 Key to cancel pattern repeating Horizontal direction  The repeated pattern is displayed positioned throughout the area.
  • Page 118 EDITING PATTERNS  Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern Touch You can select one element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element. This function allows you to create complex repeated patterns. Touch Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut.
  • Page 119 EDITING PATTERNS  Color Sorting Repeated Patterns  Assigning Thread Marks By sewing thread marks, you can easily align patterns Touch to automatically change the embroidering when rehooping the fabric to embroider a series. When order of colors in combined border embroidery patterns so embroidering is finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the that the same color can be continuously embroidered.

  • Page 120: Embroidering The Pattern Repeatedly

    EDITING PATTERNS Note Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly • Adjust the position of the fabric so that the After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the embroidery embroidering area for the next pattern is within the frame and keep embroidering for the next pattern. embroidering area.

  • Page 121: Deselect Region Setting (No Sew Setting)

    EDITING PATTERNS From the thread color sequence display, select the thread color that will not be embroidered. Touch to move the embroidery frame until  The selected thread color is highlighted in blue. the thread mark on the fabric is aligned with the light of the LED pointer.

  • Page 122: Editing Colors

    EDITING COLORS If necessary, repeat steps for all thread EDITING COLORS colors that will not be embroidered. After specifying the desired settings, touch Changing the Thread Color Touch and then touch to check an enlarged You can change the thread color by moving the color to be image of the finished embroidery.

  • Page 123: Finding New Color Schemes With The Color Shuffling Function

    EDITING COLORS Select a new color from the thread color palette, and Finding New Color Schemes with the Color then touch Shuffling Function To return to the original color, touch . If With the color shuffling function, the machine suggests new multiple colors have been changed, this command color schemes for the embroidery pattern that you have will return all colors to their original colors.
  • Page 124 EDITING COLORS [Manual] setting for [Gradient] Touch to set and specify the thread You can select one color to be used in the [Gradient] effect. color to use in the effect. The effect will be created with a color you select. If you don’t need to specify the thread color, just set 1 Select a color from the palette.

  • Page 125: Thread Color Sorting

    EDITING COLORS Touch in the embroidery screen. Memo • To temporarily register your favorite schemes, touch (to release your favorite schemes, touch again). 9 color schemes can be added. Touch to check the registered favorite schemes. To cancel the registration, touch Touch •...

  • Page 126: Viewing The Embroidery Screen

    VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN  Key Functions VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY Using these keys, you can move or rotate pattern, etc. SCREEN Touch to display the editing window. Note This screen appears when embroidery starts. • Some operations or functions are not available for 1 The presser foot symbol certain patterns.
  • Page 127 VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN Display Display Explanation Page Explanation Page Name Name Change the setting to embroider — Return to the edit screen. — the pattern with a single color. Uninterrupted Touch the key again to return to Return key embroidery the original setting.

  • Page 128: Preparing The Fabric

    PREPARING THE FABRIC Memo PREPARING THE FABRIC • When embroidering small pieces of fabric that cannot be hooped in an embroidery frame, use stabilizer material as a base. After lightly ironing the CAUTION fabric to the stabilizer material, hoop it in the embroidery frame.

  • Page 129: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame

    Check with your authorized Brother dealer for frame compatibility. Select a frame that matches the pattern size. Available frame options are displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 130 PREPARING THE FABRIC Tighten the frame adjustment screw to keep the fabric Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align from loosening while stitching. the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark you made on the fabric. Return the frame adjustment screw to its initial position.

  • Page 131: Attaching The Embroidery Frame

    ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME  Removing the Embroidery Frame ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY Press (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the FRAME presser foot. Raise the frame-securing lever. Note • Wind embroidery bobbin thread and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. Check that there is enough thread in the bobbin.

  • Page 132: Confirming The Pattern Position

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Display [Embroidery Foot with LED Pointer CONFIRMING THE PATTERN Adjustment] in the embroidery setting screen. POSITION The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the Note embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the •...

  • Page 133: Displaying A Background Image

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION  Calibrating the Position of the Background Displaying a Background Image Image By calibrating the position of the background image Using a special application downloaded to a smartphone or transferred to the machine, the pattern can be positioned tablet, you can transfer a photo of the hooped fabric to be more accurately.

  • Page 134: Checking The Pattern Position

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION  Aligning the Embroidering Position Touch Calibrate the position of the background image. (page 131) Touch  When the following message appears, touch Memo • The orientation of the pattern will change depending on the orientation of the embroidery positioning sticker.

  • Page 135: The 2-Point Embroidery Positioning Function

    THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY From , touch the key for the position that you POSITIONING FUNCTION want to check. By using the 2-point embroidery positioning function with a LED pointer, the embroidering position can easily be aligned. This is useful when embroidering in an area where it is necessary to align the pattern, as shown below.
  • Page 136 THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Select the pattern. Touch Touch to display the embroidery screen. Select the direction (from the reference point) to be used as a reference for aligning the pattern. For this example, select the arrow pointing to the right Touch and then touch as the reference direction.
  • Page 137 THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Note Note • Set the position of the LED pointer to a position • If is displayed to the left of the positioning keys, that is not too close to the first reference point. If it the LED pointer has shifted from its initial position.
  • Page 138 THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. Touch Select the direction (from the reference point) to be used as a reference for aligning the pattern. For this example, select the arrow pointing upward as the reference direction. Select the pattern.

  • Page 139: Embroidering A Pattern

    EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Touch EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the position of the LED pointer and the Embroidering Attractive Finishes center of the second mark are aligned. Many factors are involved in achieving a beautiful embroidery result.

  • Page 140: Embroidering Patterns

    EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Embroidering Patterns CAUTION Prepare embroidery threads of the colors shown on the • When embroidering on large items (especially screen. jackets or quilts), do not let the fabric hang off of the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely and the embroidery frame may strike the needle, causing the needle to break and possibly causing injury.

  • Page 141: Using Appliqués

    • Embroidery thread Note • Refer to “Embroidery Design Guide” to review the recommended method for built-in appliqué patterns. Please visit https://s.brother/cmekb/. Some appliqué patterns differ from the procedure described in this manual. • The correct names and numbers of the thread 1 Current stitch numbers/Total stitch numbers colors to be used will not appear.
  • Page 142 EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Note • If the appliqué piece cannot be attached to the base fabric with fabric glue or temporary spray adhesive, securely baste it in place with basting stitches. • If thin fabric is used for the appliqué piece, reinforce and secure it in place with an iron-on 1 Outline of appliqué...

  • Page 143: Adjustments During The Embroidery Process

    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Lower the presser foot and press the “Start/Stop” ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE button to continue embroidering. EMBROIDERY PROCESS Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Runs out of Thread During Embroidering The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped.
  • Page 144 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS...

  • Page 145: Chapter 5 Advanced Embroidery

    VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ADVANCED Chapter EMBROIDERY Touch , and then touch to select the VARIOUS EMBROIDERING basting setting. FUNCTIONS Basting Embroidery Before embroidering, basting stitches can be sewn along the outline of the pattern. This is useful for embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer material affixed with an iron or adhesive.

  • Page 146: Creating An Appliqué Piece

    VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Note Creating an Appliqué Piece • Finish combining and editing the pattern before Creating an appliqué piece is convenient for fabrics that selecting the appliqué setting. If the pattern is cannot be embroidered or when you wish to attach an edited after selecting the appliqué...
  • Page 147 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Touch Fuse or stick a piece of stabilizer to the back of the felt or denim fabric to be used as the appliqué piece.  The steps for creating the appliqué piece are added to the embroidering order. Hoop the fabric for the appliqué...
  • Page 148 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Use two layers of adhesive water soluble stabilizer With the machine threaded using the thread for the material with their sticky sides together, and then hoop outline from step , embroider the outline them in the embroidery frame. (APPLIQUE).

  • Page 149: Making Embroidery Adjustments

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS  Correct Thread Tension MAKING EMBROIDERY The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will ADJUSTMENTS not finish well. The fabric may pucker or the thread may break.

  • Page 150: Adjusting The Alternate Bobbin Case (With No Color On The Screw)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS  Upper Thread Is Too Loose Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a No Color on the Screw) loose upper thread, loose thread locks, or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric.

  • Page 151: Using The Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS  Bobbin Thread Is Too Tight Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be lifting/ Function (End Color Trim) looping and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric.

  • Page 152: Using The Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS For example: Touch to select 25 mm (approx. 1 Using the Thread Trimming Function inch) and the machine will not trim a jump stitch of 25 mm or less before moving to the next stitching. (Jump Stitch Trim) The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the color.

  • Page 153: Changing The Thread Color Display

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as Changing the Thread Color Display shown. 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.

  • Page 154: Embroidering Linked Characters

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Touch Embroidering Linked Characters Follow the procedure described below to embroider linked characters in a single row when the entire pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame. Example: Linking “FG” to the characters “ABCDE” Select the character patterns for “ABCDE”. Touch Touch to turn off the thread cutting function...

  • Page 155: Using The Memory Function

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Touch USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION  The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The carriage moves so that the needle is Saving Embroidery Patterns positioned correctly. Note Touch , then and use to align •...

  • Page 156: Retrieving Embroidery Patterns

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Memo Retrieving Embroidery Patterns • If the embroidery pattern to be retrieved is in a folder of the USB media, touch the key for that When retrieving the embroidery patterns from a USB flash drive, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port folder.

  • Page 157: Embroidery Applications

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS as the appliqué. Embroider over the fabric for the appliqué piece and base fabric from step to create the appliqué. Using a Frame Pattern To Make an Appliqué Note •...

  • Page 158: Embroidering Couching Patterns

    Note • If the spool stand in the procedure is not included with your machine, purchase the optional spool stand from your Brother authorized dealer or our web site https://s.brother/coeka/. • Before embroidering your project, do trial embroidery on a scrap piece of fabric that is the same as that used in your project.
  • Page 159 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the desired pattern from the desired category. Attach the spool stand (included with some models) to the machine. And then touch At this time, do not raise the telescopic thread guide shaft. 1 Couching patterns 2 Fill couching embroidery font Touch to lock all keys and buttons, and then raise the presser foot lever.
  • Page 160 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Pass the yarn through the guide on embroidery While holding the yarn in your hand in front of you, couching foot “Y”. press the “Start/Stop” button. CAUTION Thread the yarn through embroidery couching foot • Pulling the yarn upwards may cause it to catch “Y”.

  • Page 161: Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, Or Decorative Fill Patterns Around A Design

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS After specifying the stitch settings for the stippling, Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, or touch , and then touch Decorative Fill Patterns around a Design Stippling, echo quilting, and decorative fill patterns can be created around the machine’s built-in patterns or original embroidery data without using My Design Center.

  • Page 162: Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Touch Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns Split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN Ver. 7 or later can be embroidered. With split embroidery patterns, embroidery patterns larger than the embroidery frame are divided into multiple sections, which combine to create a single pattern after each section is embroidered.

  • Page 163: Chapter 6 My Design Center

    ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER MY DESIGN CENTER Chapter ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN With My Design Center, you can use the functions listed below: • Hand-drawn functions - creating embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen • Loading functions - creating embroidery patterns by transferring data from the application or USB media.
  • Page 164 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN  Key Functions Display Explanation Page Name Erase lines and shapes that have been drawn. You can select the Erase key size/shape of the eraser. Select the stamp shape for pattern drawing. Stamp key Select a section for moving, copying, deleting, changing size Select key and rotating lines and shapes that...

  • Page 165: Before Creating Designs

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN  Setting the Line Types, Stitch Types and Colors Before Creating Designs You can set or change the line types, stitch types and colors anytime. You can also specify the line types, stitch The pattern preview displays the design smaller than the types and colors before drawing lines.

  • Page 166: Drawing Regions

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Stitch types Drawing Regions Zigzag stitch Touch and draw with brush. Running stitch Triple stitch Candlewicking stitch Chain stitch E stitch  Setting the Brush Types, Fill Patterns and Fill Colors V stitch Select motif stitches Touch to set the brush types, fill patterns and fill Displays motif stitch selection screen, where colors.

  • Page 167: Using The Stamp Key

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Select decorative fill patterns Using the Stamp Key Displays a fill pattern selection screen, where can be touched to select a pattern. Touch Select when you don’t want fill stitch. Touch to return to the pattern drawing screen. ...

  • Page 168: Using The Erase Key

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Saved outlines Using the Select Key Embroidery pattern outlines can be registered as stamp shapes. When registering stamp You can select the part of the design to move and/or edit. shapes, select from the last 20 embroidery Some keys are available only after you select the part.

  • Page 169: Stitch Settings Screen

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Candlewicking Stitch STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN [Size] Increases/reduces the size of the stitch. Specifies the spacing of the stitch. After creating the pattern drawing data (.pm9) in the [Spacing] drawing screen (page 161), you will have an opportunity Chain stitch •...

  • Page 170: Specifying Global Stitch Settings

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Specifying Global Stitch Settings Fill stitch settings Specifies the embroidering direction. Select The same stitch settings can be changed at the same time for [Direction] multiple patterns of the same type. to change to the desired direction of fill stitch.

  • Page 171: Loading The Background Image

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN  When the following message appears, touch Loading the Background Image Prepare the data file of your favorite picture so that you can create an embroidery pattern. Load the image file from the application “MY DESIGN SNAP APP” on page 179 or a USB media.

  • Page 172: Line Conversion

    LINE CONVERSION The selected image is displayed transparently in the LINE CONVERSION pattern drawing area. Custom patterns can be created from drawings. You can create patterns by loading an image on the application “MY DESIGN SNAP APP” on page 179 or a USB media. Recommended line drawings for Line Conversion •...
  • Page 173 LINE CONVERSION Select the device you saved the data to. In the screen for confirming the converted image, you can adjust the [Gray-Scale Detection level] again, if necessary. Select the data, and then touch 1 The settings for the lines to be embroidered appear. If you do not know how the settings should be changed, first continue the operation without specifying settings and check the results.

  • Page 174: Illustration Conversion

    ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION Select the data, and then touch ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION Custom patterns can be created from color illustrations. You can create patterns by loading an image on the application “MY DESIGN SNAP APP” on page 179 or a USB media. Recommended illustrations for Illustration Conversion •...
  • Page 175 ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION If necessary, edit the loaded image. Memo • Touch to detect the outline. Line thickness can be specified from 1.0 mm (approx. 1/16 inch) to 5.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch). • Touch to select the outline color. Select by touching the color, or moving icon using in the color selection screen.

  • Page 176: Stippling

    STIPPLING Touch STIPPLING Basic Stippling with My Design Center Create a stippling design with the basic procedure. Example: Note Select the heart shape, and then touch • You can load a line drawing to create a stippling stitch or use image design function of a fabric pattern and incorporate the stippling stitch.
  • Page 177 STIPPLING Touch until the heart shape fits in the square Touch shape, and then touch Touch , and then touch Adjust the stippling stitch settings to create the desired effect, and then touch Touch , and then select the stitch color. Touch For details, refer to “Specifying Individual Stitch after setting the color.

  • Page 178: Decorative Stitching Around A Pattern In Embroidery (A Quilting Function)

    STIPPLING Touch to convert into embroidery. Decorative Stitching around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) Memo • For best results, reduce the embroidery speed. (page 22) • For best results, hoop the stabilizer and fabric and embroider the design prior to adding the batting and backing under the hoop for quilting.
  • Page 179 STIPPLING Use a stamp or rectangular frame to determine the Touch to continue to the embroidery screen, region to be stitched. and then embroider the pattern at the center. Note Remove the embroidery frame from the carriage. • If the region is to be drawn by hand, be sure to draw a completely closed shape.

  • Page 180: My Stitch Monitor App

     Installing the App Use your smart device to scan the appropriate QR code below to visit Google Play™ or the App Store. Android™: https://s.brother/msmagi Specify the stitch spacing and length in the stitch settings screen, and then touch iOS: https://s.brother/msmggi Install [My Stitch Monitor].

  • Page 181: My Design Snap App

    Select the name that appears beside [Machine name] in the settings screen on your machine.  The machine can now be monitored. Android™: https://s.brother/mdsgfi iOS: https://s.brother/mdsafi Install [My Design Snap]. My Design Snap Memo •...

  • Page 182: Artspira App Compatible

    For more information about the app, refer to the official website. For details on how to operate the embroidery machine using the app, see the Artspira Quick Guide on Artspira support page (https://s.brother/csyai/).

  • Page 183: Chapter 7 Appendix

    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. Precautions on Storing the Machine Slide out the needle plate with your right hand to remove it.

  • Page 184: Cleaning The Cutter In The Bobbin Case Area

    For a new bobbin case, Insert the bobbin case and attach the needle plate contact your nearest Brother authorized following steps through in “Cleaning the Race”. service center.

  • Page 185: Before Lending Or Disposing Of The Product

    Otherwise, damage may result. Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to ON. Note • If you finish the screen adjustment and the screen still does not respond, or if you cannot do the adjustment, contact your authorized Brother dealer.

  • Page 186: Troubleshooting

    For this reason, the thread is visible from the You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need right side of the fabric. additional help, the Brother Support website offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.  Remedy Visit us at https://s.brother/cpeae/.

  • Page 187: Incorrect Thread Tension

    6 Upper thread visible from wrong side of fabric from the machine. If the operation cannot be completed according to the procedure, instead of attempting to complete  Cause/Remedy it forcefully, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center.  Cause 1 The machine is not correctly threaded.

  • Page 188: If The Thread Becomes Tangled Under The Bobbin Winder Seat

    Cut the thread with scissors near the pretension disk. If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. 1 Pretension disk Turn off the machine, and then install the bobbin and presser foot.

  • Page 189: 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 center.  Getting Ready Hold the thread end with your left hand, and wind off...
  • Page 190 TROUBLESHOOTING  While Operating Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Symptom, Cause/solution Reference The bobbin thread cannot be pulled up. Machine does not operate. Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Bobbin is set incorrectly. “Start/Stop” button was not pressed. There is no stitch pattern selected. Machine does not operate Presser foot is not lowered.
  • Page 191 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Stabilizer is not attached to fabric being A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is embroidered. not used. Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Fabric puckers. Upper thread breaks. There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin 34, 36 threading.
  • Page 192 If the handwheel does not turn smoothly or the needle that fell into the machine cannot be removed, consult your authorized Brother dealer. The handwheel feels sluggish when it is turned. Thread is tangled in the bobbin case.
  • Page 193 • Always use stabilizing material, especially with stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage. See your authorized Brother dealer for the proper stabilizer. There was an object placed near the machine, and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the object during embroidering.

  • Page 194: Error Messages

    This message is displayed when the machine needs to be maintained. Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center for a regular maintenance check. Although this message will disappear and the...
  • Page 195 This USB media cannot be used. This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible media. For a list of compatible USB media, visit https://s.brother/cpeae/. Turn off the power and replace the needle plate. • This message is displayed when the machine is set to embroidery mode or utility decorative stitch mode from the home page screen while the straight stitch needle plate or no needle plate is installed.

  • Page 196: Specifications

    Use Design Database Transfer or PE-DESIGN version 11 or later to transfer data from your computer to the machine. For the operating systems compatible with the software, visit our website https://s.brother/cnekd/. “.pmu” stitch data files can be retrieved; however, when the machine is used to save the file, it is saved as a “.pmv” stitch data file.
  • Page 197 SPECIFICATIONS Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website https://s.brother/cpeae/ for more details. Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice. Note • We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9, “-”, and “_” for the name of the file/folder.

  • Page 198: Updating Your Machine'ssoftware

    Update Procedure Using USB Media Memo • The machine periodically checks if there is a new When an update program is available on https://s.brother/ update file on the server. When there is a new cpeae/, please download the files following the instructions update file, the wireless LAN key is displayed as on the website and steps below.

  • Page 199: Stitch Setting Chart

    STITCH SETTING CHART Touch STITCH SETTING CHART Memo • When any of the following stitches (reverse stitch patterns and reinforcement stitch patterns) are selected, pressing (Reverse stitch button) will sew reverse stitches. Touch to update the machine. Do not turn off the machine during the update. Memo •...
  • Page 200 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ Stitch Stitch (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Triple stretch stitch Overcasting stitch 0.0 (0) 2.5 (3/32) 4.0 (3/16)
  • Page 201 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ Stitch Stitch (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Quilting appliqué stitch Ladder stitch 4.0 (3/16) 3.0 (1/8) 1.5 (1/16)
  • Page 202 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ Stitch Stitch (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Honeycomb stitch Round ended 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) Heirloom, decorative buttonhole...
  • Page 203 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ Stitch Stitch (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual 4 steps buttonhole 4 Sideways to left (Zigzag) 5.0 (3/16) 0.4 (1/64) Bar tack of 4 step...
  • Page 204 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ Stitch Stitch (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Shell tuck edge Appliqué stitch 4.00 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 3.00 (1/8)
  • Page 205 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ Stitch Stitch (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Tapering stitch Tapering stitch 7.0 (1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 (3/32)

  • Page 206: Index

    INDEX INDEX Accessory compartment ............... 11 Echo quilting ..............78 Adjustments Eco mode ..................23 screen ..................183 Editing Advanced multi-function foot controller ........51 embroidery edit ..............111 Air vent ..................9 Embroidery Alphabet characters 2-point embroidery positioning function ........ 133 embroidery ................
  • Page 207 INDEX Handwheel ..................9 Home page screen ............... 16 Quilting ..................73 free motion ................76 with satin stitches ..............75 Image key .................. 113 Insert key ................... 101 Race ..................181 Reinforcement stitch ..............55 Reinforcement stitch button ............10 Key functions Repeated patterns ..............
  • Page 208 INDEX Thread cutter ................. 9 Thread cutter button ..............10 Thread guide ............9 Thread guide plate ............9 Thread marks ................117 Touch pen ................. 16 Transparent nylon thread ............. 32 Trial key ..................132 Troubleshooting ................. 184 Tutorial video ................25 Twin needle .................
  • Page 211 App Store Design Database Transfer is a dedicated Windows application for wirelessly transferring embroidery data from a computer to the machine. This application can also be used to view and manage embroidery data. Visit us at https://s.brother/caeka/ to download the application.
  • Page 212 Visit the Google Play™ or App Store to download. Google Play™ App Store This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries. English...

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