To drop the feed dogs on a Brother EV1 sewing machine, use the [Needle Position - Stitch Placement] setting. When this setting is turned on, the feed dogs are lowered, allowing the fabric to be shifted for precise needle drop adjustment.

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Page 1 Sewing and Embroidery Machine Product Code: 882-W40/W42 Instructional Videos https://s.brother/cvdae/ 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/cpdae/ ).
Page 3 INSTRUCTIONS water has been spilled on it or its accessories. Consult the nearest authorized Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical Please read these safety instructions before adjustment.
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 If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for Children should be supervised to the plug supplied with this equipment, you should ensure that they do not play with the contact your authorized Brother dealer to obtain appliance. the correct lead. FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN...
Page 6 Federal Communications Important Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Commission (FCC) Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority Supplier's Declaration of to operate the equipment. Conformity (For U.S.A. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled...
Page 7 Infrastructure (Security with radio interfaces) Requirements for Relevant Connectable We, Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561 Japan declare that these products are in Products) Regulations conformity with the provisions of the RE Directive 2014/53/ 2023 (Great Britain only) The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from Brother support website.
Page 8 United States. U.S.A. Brother Industries, Ltd. The invisible laser beam emitted by the laser unit installed in 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, this stitch regulator is restricted to an output at a safe level.
Page 9 Legal limitations for Unlawful Use of copying Scanning Equipment (United States/Canada) (Other countries except United States/Canada) Observe all copyright laws when using this product. Color reproductions of certain documents are illegal It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items and may result in either criminal or civil liability.
Page 10 The warning label is attached to the bottom. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. 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 11 The instructional videos are available online and (page 177) can be viewed on any mobile device or computer. https://s.brother/cvdae/ You can also access them using the QR code that appears in the screen. (page 29)  Editing the Embroidery Pattern Projected Onto Fabric ...
Page 12 CONTENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 Getting Ready Changing the Stitch Width During Sewing......73 Checking the Needle Location in the Screen...... 74 Names of Machine Parts........13 Needle Position - Stitch Placement ........75 Included Accessories ........14 Specifying the Sewing End Point........75 Useful Sewing Tips..........
Page 13 CONTENTS Chapter 6 My Design Center Designing Repeated Patterns ........... 150 Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly ....... 152 About My Design Center....... 227 Previewing the Pattern ............153 Before Creating Designs....... 227 Checking/Editing the Embroidery Pattern Create a Stippling Design with the Basic Projected Onto Fabric ........
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Page 15 Names of Machine Parts Getting Ready Chapter  Right-side/Rear View Note • Be sure to install the latest software. Refer to “Updating Your Machine’s Software” on page 258. Names of Machine Parts  Front View a Connector for the presser foot (page 49) IMPORTANT b Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine.
Page 16 Included Accessories  Embroidery Unit Included Accessories For included accessories of your machine, refer to the additional sheet “Included Accessories”. Using the Accessory Case a Carriage (page 126) b Release lever (page 127) c Embroidery frame holder (page 131) Slide the latches on the front of the accessory d Frame-securing lever (page 131) case outward to open it.
Page 17 Included Accessories Using the Flat Bed Attachment Using the Dual Purpose Stylus Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the The included dual purpose stylus can be used on accessory compartment. both sides. Use the transparent disc to operate the screen and the light to operate the projector.
Page 18 These things may damage the cord, or language and time/date to your language and local cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is time/date. damaged, take the machine to your authorized Brother dealer for repairs before continuing use. Touch to set your local •...
Page 19 LCD Screen The message screen confirming if you LCD Screen want to set time/date appears. Touch [OK]. Touch the LCD screen or a key with your finger or the included dual purpose stylus to select a Touch to set time/date. And machine function.
Page 20 LCD Screen Display Home Page Screen Explanation Reference Name Touch this key before changing the 36, 40, needle, the presser foot, etc. This e f g h i j key locks all key and button Presser foot/ functions to prevent operation of Needle the machine.
Page 21 LCD Screen  Key Functions (Utility Stitch Sewing Screens Screen) Memo • Editing function keys are found after touching • 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 22 LCD Screen Display Display Explanation Reference Explanation Reference Name Name Touch this key to select Touch to shift the stitch character or decorative stitch pattern to the right or touch patterns. Character/ to shift the stitch Decorative stitch pattern to the left. This feature [L/R Shift] key is not available for all stitch patterns.
Page 23 LCD Screen  Key Functions (Character/ Display Explanation Reference Decorative Stitch Screen) Name One of the following three keys will appear, depending on Memo the selected stitch pattern. • The key displayed in 7 will vary according to After selecting a stitch pattern —...
Page 24 LCD Screen  Sewing Settings Settings Screen  Page 1 Touch to change the default machine settings (language, speaker volume, opening display, etc.). a Display sewing settings b Display general settings c Display embroidery settings d Display wireless LAN settings e The settings on the page containing this key will be reverted to their defaults.
Page 25 LCD Screen  General Settings c Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode. (page 111)  Page 4 d Adjust the amount of fabric feeding of the compact dual feed foot. (page 50) e Pressing the “Start/Stop”...
Page 26 If it is turned off, the machine can be used without thread.  Page 6 a Use to certify your machine when you use [My Connection] function with Brother cutting machine (sold separately). For details, visit the following webpage and refer to the “My Connection” Operation Manual.
Page 27 LCD Screen  Embroidery Settings  Page 9  Page 8 a Change the display units (mm/inch). b Change the thread color display on the embroidery screen. Select [Name of Color] or [#123] (thread a Select the embroidery frame to be used. number).
Page 28 LCD Screen  Page 10  Page 12 a Select the quality for displaying the fabric in the a If there is a new software version, download the screen. (page 157) update file. (page 259) b Erase the scanned image. b Display program information.
Page 29 LCD Screen  Selecting the [Eco Mode] or Touch the device that is connected. [Shutoff Support Mode] If two USB media are connected to the machine, check the USB media names that are displayed, You can save the machine power by setting the and then touch the name of the USB media that [Eco Mode] and the [Shutoff Support Mode].
Page 30 LCD Screen  Voice Guidance Touch [Next].  A message appears, indicating that the machine is The guidance messages can be read out loud. checking for the voice guidance data. If the voice guidance data must be downloaded, downloading Connect the machine to your wireless begins.
Page 31 LCD Screen  Using the Sewing Guide Function Machine Help Screen Use this function when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application, or to get advice Touch to open the machine help screen. about sewing particular stitches. Functions are available from the screen shown Enter Utility Stitch category from the below.
Page 32 Select the document to be viewed. Read the Operation Manual. Swipe the screen with your finger to turn https://s.brother/cvdae/ the page. To change the direction that the pages are turned, You can also access them using the QR code that appears in the screen.
Page 33 The application can be downloaded to your computer Directly download the update file to the machine. from the following URL. (page 259) https://s.brother/cadkb/ Settings must be specified in Design Database Transfer. For more information, refer to the manual for Design Database Transfer.
Page 34 Wireless Network Connection Functions Memo Set Up the Wireless Network • The wireless network connection cannot be Connection set up if you do not have the security information. The machine can be connected to your wireless • How to find the security information network.
Page 35 Wireless Network Connection Functions Enter the password (network key) that Touch [OK] to exit the setup. was noted, and then touch [CONNECT]. a The name in the [Machine name] field will be used with the apps described in “Available Operations” on page 31.
Page 36 Preparing the Needle and Thread Preparing the Needle and Thread Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations The machine needle and thread that should be used depends on the type and thickness of the fabric. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
Page 37 Preparing the Needle and Thread  Embroidery Needles  Spool Net Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle for When using thread that winds off quickly, such as embroidery. When embroidering patterns with transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place short stitches, such as small letters, we the spool net over the spool before placing the recommend using a ball point needle for...
Page 38 Changing the Needle Use the screwdriver to turn the needle Changing the Needle clamp screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw. Remove the needle. CAUTION • When replacing the needle, be sure to touch on the screen to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop”...
Page 39 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch) b Spool cap plastic Class 15 (A style) bobbins, which are available from your Brother dealer. IMPORTANT • If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly, the ...
Page 40 Winding/Installing the Bobbin Wind the thread clockwise around the Touch [Start]. bobbin 5 or 6 times, pass the thread If the bobbin thread is wound incorrectly, touch through the guide slit in the bobbin [Stop]. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winding winder seat, and then pull the thread to switch to the right, and then remove the bobbin.
Page 41 Winding/Installing the Bobbin  Using the Spool Pin While holding the thread with both hands, pull the thread up from under the You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin thread guide plate. before sewing. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while sewing.
Page 42 Winding/Installing the Bobbin Lightly hold down the bobbin with your Setting the Bobbin right hand, and then guide the end of the thread around the tab of the needle plate with your left hand. CAUTION • Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound. Otherwise, the thread tension may be incorrect and the needle may break, causing injuries.
Page 43 Winding/Installing the Bobbin Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread the bobbin cover (1), and then lightly press down on the right side to close the There may be some sewing applications where cover (2). you want to pull up the bobbin thread;...
Page 44 Upper Threading Gently pull the upper thread. A loop of Upper Threading the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate. Upper Threading CAUTION • Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.
Page 45 Upper Threading Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as Press (Presser foot lifter button) to far as possible, then return the spool pin raise the presser foot. to its original position.  The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded.
Page 46 Upper Threading Guide the thread down, up, then down Pull the thread up through the thread through the groove, as shown in the cutter to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration. illustration. Memo a Thread cutter • Look in the upper groove area to check if the thread catches on the thread take-up lever Note visible inside the upper groove area.
Page 47 Upper Threading Raise the presser foot and pull out about Using the Spool Stand 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) of the thread, and then pass it under the presser foot The included spool stand is useful when using toward the rear of the machine. thread spools with a large diameter (cross-wound thread).
Page 48 Upper Threading  About the Thread Spool and Turn the thread guide counterclockwise. Spool Cap Be sure to use a spool cap (1) that is slightly larger than the spool. If the spool cap that is used is smaller or much larger than the spool, the thread may catch and sewing performance may suffer.
Page 49 Upper Threading  Thread the Machine Using the Note Spool Stand • Guide the thread so that it does not become entangled with the other thread. Attach the spool stand to the machine. • After feeding the thread as instructed, wind (page 45) any excess thread back onto the spool, otherwise the excess thread will become...
Page 50 Changing the Presser Foot Place the new presser foot under the Changing the Presser Foot holder, aligning the foot pin with the notch in the holder. Lower the presser foot lever manually so that the presser CAUTION foot pin snaps into the notch in the holder.
Page 51 Changing the Presser Foot Set the adapter on the presser foot bar, Using the Compact Dual Feed aligning the flat side of the adapter opening with the flat side of the presser Foot foot bar. Align the screw holes in the adapter and presser foot bar, and then The compact dual feed foot enables you to have securely tighten the presser foot holder...
Page 52 Changing the Presser Foot Hold the compact dual feed foot in place Note with your right hand, then using the • Do not operate the lever while sewing. included multi-purpose screwdriver, securely tighten the screw. Memo • When the feed position lever is up, dual feed function is not effective.
Page 53 Sewing Sewing Basics Chapter Display Category Name Sewing Large Satin Satin Stitch Types Cross Stitches Combinable Utility  Utility Stitches Disney Swipe the key of a category sideways to display * Disney stitch patterns contained in this hidden categories. product are for personal non-commercial use only.
Page 54 Sewing Adjust the sewing speed with the speed Touch [Sewing] in the home page screen control slide. to display the utility stitches. If the needle is lowered, press (Needle position button) to raise the needle. Select the category, and then touch the a Slow key of the stitch you want to sew.
Page 55 Sewing Align the smaller end of the mounting Note plate with the guide on the bottom of the • When cutting thread such as nylon side pedal, and then gently fasten them monofilament thread, or other decorative together with the mounting screw. threads, use scissors.
Page 56 Sewing Insert the plug for the side pedal into the Memo jack on the main foot controller. • If you set [Reverse Stitch] on the side pedal, you can create a darning stitch effect using zigzag stitches. With both feet, keep pressing the main foot controller, and repeat pressing and releasing the side pedal to sew forward and reverse in turn.
Page 57 Sewing  Adjusting the Length of the Cord Sewing Reverse/Reinforcement for the Main Foot Controller Stitches Unwind the cord for the main foot Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally controller. necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. Guide the cord between the tabs and You can use (Reverse stitch button) to sew then wind the cord until it is the desired...
Page 58 Sewing When the end of stitching has been Automatic Reverse/Reinforcement reached, press (Reverse stitch Stitching button) or (Reinforcement stitch After selecting a stitch motif, turn on the button). automatic reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch selected) at the beginning and end of sewing.
Page 59 Sewing  The Operation Performed When the “Reverse Stitch” or (Reverse stitch (Reinforcement “Reinforcement Stitch” is button) stitch button) Pressed Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching function is active. The operation performed when the button is At the beginning of At the beginning of pressed differs depending on the selected stitch sewing, reverse sewing, reverse...
Page 60 Sewing  After the reverse stitching (or reinforcement Automatic Thread Cutting stitching) has been done, the machine stops, and the threads are cut. The machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching. If automatic thread cutting is set, automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching is also set.
Page 61 Sewing Automatic Presser Foot Raising Editing Character/Decorative Function Stitches When the needle position is set to , auto up  Combining Various Stitch key appears instead of pivot key. When the auto Patterns up key is set to , the presser foot and needle Example: are raised automatically if the machine is stopped.
Page 62 Sewing Select a new stitch pattern. Touch , then touch so that it displays to sew the stitch pattern continuously.  The new stitch pattern is added immediately after the stitch pattern selected in step  Changing the Size Select a stitch pattern, then touch to change the stitch width and stitch pattern length.
Page 63 Stitch Settings  Setting the Stitch Length Stitch Settings Touch to make the stitch coarser (longer) or finer (shorter). Setting the Stitch Width/Stitch IMPORTANT Length/“L/R Shift” • If the stitches get bunched together, lengthen the stitch and continue sewing. Do not continue sewing without When you select a stitch, your machine lengthening the stitch.
Page 64 Stitch Settings  Upper Thread is Too Loose Setting the Thread Tension If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. You may need to change the thread tension, Touch to tighten the upper thread.
Page 65 Stitch Settings  Retrieving Saved Settings Saving the Utility Stitch Settings Select a stitch. Mirror image, twin needle, stitch width, stitch length, L/R Shift and thread tension settings can Touch [Retrieve]. be saved for each stitch pattern. Touch the numbered key of the settings to be retrieved and then touch [Retrieve].
Page 66 Using the Memory Function (Sewing) Touch the desired destination to start Using the Memory saving. Function (Sewing) If two USB media are connected to the machine, check the USB media names that are displayed, and then touch the name of the USB media that you wish to use.
Page 67 Projecting the Guidelines onto the Fabric Memo Projecting the Guidelines • If the stitch pattern to be retrieved is in a folder onto the Fabric of the USB media, touch the key for that folder. Specify the Guidelines With the guideline function, sewing can easily be done by following the lines and marks projected onto the fabric.
Page 68 Projecting the Guidelines onto the Fabric  Sub Guidelines  Sub Guideline Guidelines for sewing angled quilt pieces are Memo displayed. • Touch to return the setting to its default.  Sub Guideline A straight-line guideline is displayed. a Select the color of the sub guideline. b Specify the angle of the sub guideline.
Page 69 Projecting the Guidelines onto the Fabric  Sub Guideline Piecing Using Guidelines Concentric circles are displayed. Select stitch Q-01 [Piecing stitch (Middle)], and then touch Make sure that the guideline position for [Main] aligns with the stitch pattern displayed in the screen. Memo a Select the color of the sub guideline.
Page 70 Projecting the Guidelines onto the Fabric Buttonhole Guidelines  When Arranging Buttonholes Vertically Select a buttonhole stitch. Attach buttonhole foot “A+” and pull out the button holder plate on the presser foot, and insert the button. For details, refer to “One-Step Buttonholes” on Centerline of the buttonholes (main guideline) page 87.
Page 71 Projecting the Guidelines onto the Fabric  When Arranging Buttonholes Horizontally Follow steps through of “When Arranging Buttonholes Vertically” on page 68. Touch and then specify the guideline settings. Centerline of the buttonholes (main guideline) Buttonhole length (main guideline) Spacing of the buttonholes specified with [Spacing] (6) Centerline of next buttonhole to be sewn (sub guideline)
Page 72 Using the Projector with the Dual Purpose Stylus Using the Projector with Projecting/Editing the Stitch Pattern with the Projector the Dual Purpose Stylus Using the projector, the selected stitch pattern can be projected onto the fabric. Operating the Projector with the Dual Purpose Stylus Memo •...
Page 73 Using the Projector with the Dual Purpose Stylus  Selecting a Stitch Pattern Press (Presser foot lifter button) to lower buttonhole foot “A+”. Press the button of the dual purpose  The buttonhole length is reflected in the projected stylus to turn on the light over stitch pattern.
Page 74 Useful Functions Memo Useful Functions • If appears as light gray when the stitch pattern was selected, the pivot function cannot be used. Pivoting Set the needle in the start position, and If the pivot function is selected, the machine press the “Start/Stop”...
Page 75 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 (Automatic Presser Foot as far as possible. Pressure) The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor...
Page 76 Useful Functions Touch to display [Width Control]. Checking the Needle Location in the Screen Set the [Width Control] to on. You can check the stitch image with actual fabric image on the screen. Touch [OK]. Select a stitch, and then touch ...
Page 77 Useful Functions Memo Specifying the Sewing End Point • Touch again to turn off the camera view. • The camera view window disappears when Note you start sewing. • Using the same material and stitch pattern as • The needle drop point indicated in the screen your project, sew trial stitches to check the may differ from the actual position.
Page 78 Useful Functions Touch Memo • If [End Point Setting] is set to on, the stitch pattern cannot be projected by the projector. • To cancel [End Point Setting], set [End Point Setting] to off, and then touch [Close]. With a chalk pencil, mark the fabric with lines for sewing the stitch pattern and for the end of stitching.
Page 79 Useful Functions Press the "Start/Stop" button to start With a chalk pencil, mark the fabric with sewing. When the foot controller is lines for sewing the stitch pattern and for plugged in, press down on the foot the end of stitching, and then affix an end controller.
Page 80 Useful Sewing Tips Useful Sewing Tips Sewing Various Fabrics Note Sewing Tips • Sew trial stitches on fabric that is the same as that used in your project, referring to “Fabric/ Thread/Needle Combinations” on page 34.  Sewing Curves While checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tension as well as the stitch length and Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with width according to the number of fabric layers...
Page 81 Useful Sewing Tips  If the Fabric Does Not Feed  Sewing Lightweight Fabrics When sewing thick fabric such as denim or quilting Place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer layers, the fabric may not feed at the start of under thin fabrics to make sewing easier.
Page 82 Useful Sewing Tips  Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener Sewing Character/Decorative Tape Stitches CAUTION Check the table below for the proper fabric/ needle/thread combinations. • If non-adhesive hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn with a fine needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may break Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, and cause injury.
Page 83 Utility Stitches Various Stitches Chapter 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. For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the Presser Foot”...
Page 84 Utility Stitches  Aligning the Fabric with a Mark  Using the Straight Stitch Needle on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot Cover (with Mark) The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot can only be used for straight stitches ...
Page 85 Utility Stitches Press down on the right side of the Zigzag Stitches straight stitch needle plate to secure it. Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting (page 84), appliqué (page 107), patchwork, and many other applications. For details on stitch patterns, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 273. If necessary, attach the flat bed ...
Page 86 Utility Stitches Start sewing to make a decorative finish. Sew along the presser foot guide. a Guide b Needle drop point Overcasting Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut sewing when you are finished, and raise fabric to prevent them from fraying.
Page 87 Utility Stitches Use a chalk pencil to mark on the fabric Blind Hem Stitches about 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Memo •...
Page 88 Utility Stitches Unfold the edge of fabric, and position Position the fabric with the edge of the the fabric with the wrong side facing up. folded hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. a Wrong side of fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric...
Page 89 Utility Stitches Sew with the fold of the hem against the One-Step Buttonholes presser foot guide. We recommend to stitch reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the hem. Note • For details on projecting buttonhole stitches Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop and guidelines, refer to the following.
Page 90 Utility Stitches Select a buttonhole stitch, and attach Pull out the button holder plate on the buttonhole foot “A+”. presser foot, and insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole. Then Position the upper thread under the presser foot by tighten the button holder plate around guiding thread through the hole in the presser foot the button.
Page 91 Utility Stitches  Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. Do Not Fit into the Button Feed the fabric carefully by hand while the Holder Plate buttonhole is sewn. Add the button diameter and thickness together, and then set the button holder plate at the calculated value.
Page 92 Utility Stitches  Fabric Cannot Be Correctly Fed  Sewing Stretch Fabrics If the fabric does not feed (for example, because it When sewing on stretch fabric, sew the buttonhole is too thick), first increase the stitch length setting. stitches over a gimp thread. If the fabric still does not feed correctly, such as Note when sewing thick fabrics or stretch fabrics, install...
Page 93 Utility Stitches Four-Step Buttonholes Select stitch to sew the bar tack and You can sew any desired length for the press the “Start/Stop” button. buttonhole when using 4-step buttonholes.  The machine will automatically stop after sewing the bar tack. Note •...
Page 94 Utility Stitches From the wrong side of the fabric, pull Button Sewing the end of the bobbin thread to pull the upper thread through to the wrong side Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be attached, using of the fabric. Tie the two thread ends the machine.
Page 95 Utility Stitches Check the first needle drop point and Bar Tacks lower the presser foot. Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. Select Attach buttonhole foot “A+” and set the scale to the length of the bar tack you wish to sew.
Page 96 Utility Stitches Set the scale to the desired length of the Eyelet darning. Use this stitch for making belt holes and other similar applications. Select If selecting , adjust either the stitch a Presser foot scale width or the stitch length to choose the b Completed length measurement size of the eyelet.
Page 97 Utility Stitches Press the “Start/Stop” button to start Basting sewing. While the needle is raised, slide the fabric to the next sewing position to sew one stitch. Repeat this operation. Select and attach zigzag foot “J”. Memo • If the side pedal of the multi-function foot Before sewing, pull up the bobbin thread, controller is set to [Single Stitch], basting can align it with the upper thread, and then...
Page 98 Utility Stitches Remove zigzag foot “J”. Align the right Attach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight side of the pin in zipper foot “I” with the stitches up to the zipper opening. presser foot holder, and attach the zipper Change to a basting stitch and sew to the foot.
Page 99 Utility Stitches Starting from the end of the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the opening, sew to a point about 50 mm zipper, then continue sewing. (approx. 2 inches) from the edge of the Stop sewing about 5 cm (approx. 2 fabric, then stop the machine.
Page 100 Utility Stitches  Method 1: Begin Changing the Stitch Tapering Function Angle at the End of Sewing by Pressing the “Reverse Stitch” The angles of the start and end of stitch patterns can be changed. This is useful when sewing Button projects with sharply defined angles or decorative Touch [Utility Stitch], then...
Page 101 Utility Stitches Touch [Select], select the angle settings Start sewing. for the start and end of sewing, and then After sewing the desired length, press touch [OK]. (Reverse stitch button).  When (Reverse stitch button) is pressed, the angle at the end of sewing begins to change, and the machine stops when sewing is finished.
Page 102 Utility Stitches  Method 2: Sewing a Specified  Method 3: Specifying the Sewing Number of Stitch Patterns End Point with an End Point Sticker With this method, the number of stitch patterns (including those used to change the angle) are specified.
Page 103 Utility Stitches Start sewing. Couching  The machine stops automatically when sewing is finished. You can easily sew decorative effects using yarn. Peel off the end point sticker. CAUTION  Saving Settings • When using yarn, we recommend selecting yarn of weight 4 (MEDIUM ).
Page 104 Utility Stitches Attach the compact dual feed to the Touch to unlock all keys and buttons. machine without attaching the couching Thread the machine with the upper dual feed foot. thread. Refer to “Attaching the Compact Dual Feed Foot” on page 49. Note •...
Page 105 Utility Stitches Set the sewing speed to a medium speed. Select and sew seam “2” as shown. The fabric will move sideways, guide the fabric by hand to keep sewing straight. Press “Start/Stop” button to start sewing. While lightly holding down the fabric with both hands, adjust the sewing direction.
Page 106 Utility Stitches Making Step Stitch Patterns Select again. You can create a step effect, also called step stitch patterns. Touch to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern’s size to the left/right. Touch Example: ...
Page 107 Utility Stitches Compare the finished stitch pattern to the Making Adjustments illustration of the correct stitch pattern below. Touch , and then adjust the If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitch pattern with the [Fine Adjust Verti.] stitches using the same conditions as the real or [Fine Adjust Horiz.] displays.
Page 108 IMPORTANT • Twin needle (size 2/11) is recommended for this machine. Contact your authorized Brother dealer for replacement needles. • (Automatic threading button) cannot be used. Manually thread the twin needle from front to back.
Page 109 Utility Stitches Thread the machine as shown in the CAUTION illustration. • Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break and cause injury.
Page 110 Utility Stitches  Attaching Tape or Elastic Sew over the tape (or elastic). Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 273. Select a straight stitch and attach zigzag foot “J”. Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/ 16 inch), and loosen the upper thread CAUTION tension to 2.0.
Page 111 Utility Stitches Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the After sewing is finished, remove the desired amount of gather, then tie the fabric. Unfold the fabric, and then iron threads. the tucks down to one side.  Scallop Stitches This wave-shaped satin stitch is called "scalloping".
Page 112 Quilting  Piecing Using the 1/4" Piecing Quilting Foot with Guide This piecing foot can sew an accurate 1/4-inch or Memo 1/8-inch seam allowance. It can be used for piecing together a quilt or for • The 40 quilting stitches Q-01 through Q-40, topstitching.
Page 113 Quilting Topstitching quilting, 1/8 inch Free Motion Quilting Sew with the edge of the fabric or seam aligned with the left side of the presser foot's front section. With free motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered by touching then , so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.
Page 114 Quilting  Using Free Motion Quilting Foot Attach free motion quilting foot “C” as shown the illustration and tighten the “C” presser foot holder screw. Use free motion quilting foot “C” with the straight stitch needle plate for free-motion sewing with straight stitches.
Page 115 Quilting  Using Free Motion Open Toe Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then move the fabric at a consistent Quilting Foot “O” pace in order to sew uniform stitches The free motion open toe quilting foot “O” is used roughly 2.0-2.5 mm (approx.
Page 116 Quilting Position the free motion echo quilting Free-Motion Quilting/Basting with foot “E” on the left side of the presser bar with the holes in the quilting foot and the Stitch Regulator presser bar aligned. The stitch regulator allows free-motion quilting and free-motion basting with a set stitch length.
Page 117 Quilting  Attaching the Stitch Regulator If the presser foot already attached to the stitch regulator will not be used, slowly and Presser Foot push the presser foot release button toward you as far as it will go, and then CAUTION remove the presser foot after it has been ejected.
Page 118 Quilting  Replacing the Presser Foot with Plug the connector of the stitch regulator into the jack on the back of your the Stitch Regulator Installed machine. CAUTION • When replacing the presser foot, make sure that the needle does not strike your fingers or the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may result, or the needle or presser foot may become damaged.
Page 119 Quilting  Selecting the Stitch Pattern and c Basting mode: Stitches are sewn spaced far apart. Stitches are Stitch Regulator Mode sewn when the fabric is moved the set length. When the fabric is not being moved, the needle is raised, the machine enters standby, and the “Start/ With the Utility Stitch screen displayed, Stop”...
Page 120 Quilting Specify any other settings. CAUTION • If the thread tension is too tight, pulling on the fabric could cause needle breakage. • Move the fabric, making sure that your hands keep away from the needle during sewing. Otherwise, injuries may result.
Page 121 Quilting Lower the presser foot. Depress the foot Release the foot controller or press the controller or press the “Start/Stop” “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing. button, and then move the fabric. Memo Quilting • With the needle stop position set to (down), the needle remains lowered when sewing stops.
Page 122 MY CUSTOM STITCH Determine the x and y coordinates of MY CUSTOM STITCH each of the marked points. 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 123 MY CUSTOM STITCH Display Entering Stitch Data Explanation Reference Name 121, 122  Key Functions (MY CUSTOM Use these keys to move over the display area. STITCH Screen) Arrow keys 122, 123 Use these keys to move from point to point on the Point-to-point key stitch, or to the first or last point entered on the stitch.
Page 124 MY CUSTOM STITCH Once you finish entering the stitch data, Touch to add the point indicated by touch to save the stitch pattern.  Moving a Point Touch to move to the point that you want to move. To move to the first point, touch To move to the last point, touch...
Page 125 MY CUSTOM STITCH Touch to move the section, and Using the Memory Function (MY then touch CUSTOM STITCH)  Saving Custom Stitch Patterns Touch  The section will be moved.  Inserting New Points Touch to move to a place on Refer to “Saving Character/Decorative the design where you want to add a new Stitch Patterns”...
Page 126 MY CUSTOM STITCH  Editing Retrieved Custom Stitch Patterns Touch Select the stitch category. If selecting touch the desired destination. a Preset stitch patterns. b Saved stitch patterns. c Retrieve from the machine’s memory. d Retrieve from a USB media. If two USB media are connected to the machine, check the USB media names that are displayed, and then touch the name of the USB media that...
Page 127 Embroidering Preparation Basic Embroidery Chapter Embroidering Preparation Attaching Embroidery Foot “W” CAUTION Embroidery Step by Step • When attaching an embroidery foot, always touch Follow the steps below to prepare the machine on the screen. You may accidentally press the “Start/ for embroidery.
Page 128 Embroidering Preparation Memo Attaching the Embroidery Unit • You can also sew utility/decorative stitches with the embroidery unit attached. Touch CAUTION and [Sewing] in the home page screen. • Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit attached. The embroidery unit could fall off and cause ...
Page 129 Embroidering Preparation Touch [OK]. Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame CAUTION • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 2 mm  The carriage will move to the initialization position. (approx.
Page 130 Embroidering Preparation  Inserting Fabric into Embroidery Memo Frame (465 mm × 297 mm • When embroidering small pieces of fabric that cannot be hooped in an embroidery frame, use (approx. 18-1/4 inches × 11-5/8 stabilizer material as a base. After lightly inches)) ironing the fabric to the stabilizer material, hoop it in the embroidery frame.
Page 131 Embroidering Preparation With the lever at the top tightened, push After stretching the fabric, make sure that the inner frame down into the outer it is taut and that the inner and outer frame. frames are aligned. Loosen the lever at the bottom. Make sure the inner and outer frames are even before you start embroidering.
Page 132 Embroidering Preparation  Inserting the Fabric into Gently smooth out the fabric. Make sure fabric is flat and without wrinkles. Embroidery Frame without After stretching the fabric, make sure the fabric is Levers taut. Note • If the fabric is not securely held in the embroidery frame, the embroidery design will embroider out poorly.
Page 133 Embroidering Preparation  Using the Embroidery Sheet (Sold Attaching the Embroidery Frame Separately) When you want to embroider the pattern in a Note particular place, use the embroidery sheet (sold • When attaching/removing the 465 mm × 297 separately) with the embroidery frame. mm (approx.
Page 134 Embroidering Preparation Slide the embroidery frame into the Embroidering Attractive Finishes holder, making sure to align the embroidery frame’s with the holder’s Many factors are involved in achieving a beautiful embroidery result. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 127) and hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame (page 130) are two important factors mentioned earlier.
Page 135 Embroidering Preparation  Embroidery Speed Alternate bobbin case (recommended for embroidering with 90 weight bobbin thread or Decrease the embroidery speed when any other specialty thread when adjusting the embroidering on thin, thick, or heavy fabrics and bobbin thread tension) when using a specialty thread like a metallic thread.
Page 136 Select the sub-category, and then select • Refer to the “Embroidery Design Guide” for the pattern that you want to embroider. more information on each category’s embroidery pattern. Visit https://s.brother/cmdae/. a Sub-category b Embroidery pattern Touch [Set]. a Embroidery patterns...
Page 137 Embroidering Patterns If necessary, touch [Edit] to edit the Filtering the Embroidery Patterns selected pattern. Refer to “Embroidery Edit Screen” on page 142 The embroidery patterns can be filtered based on about the “Edit” display. size or number of thread colors. Select the category of embroidery patterns to be filtered.
Page 138 Embroidering Patterns Touch [Apply]. Selecting Frame Patterns  The patterns that meet the specified conditions appear. If a pattern size is specified, the patterns are sorted by size. If the number of thread colors is Touch specified, the patterns are sorted by the number of thread colors.
Page 139 Embroidering Patterns Specify the size of the characters to be Selecting Alphabet Character entered. Select the character category and then type in the text. Patterns Touch Touch the key of the font you want to embroider. a Change the font of the characters. b Specify the character size.
Page 140 Embroidering Patterns  Selecting Entered Characters Type in the second line of characters, In order to change the font or size of entered and then touch . Type in the third characters, those characters must be selected.  Selecting a Single Character line of characters.
Page 141 Embroidering Patterns  Checking the Pattern Position Confirming the Pattern Position The carriage moves and shows the pattern position. Watch the embroidery frame closely to Memo make sure the pattern will be embroidered in the right place. • The pattern can be projected onto the fabric in order to check the position of and edit the pattern.
Page 142 Embroidering Patterns Lower the embroidery foot, then press Embroidering Patterns the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. Prepare embroidery thread colors as  When the first color is completely embroidered, the shown on the screen. machine will stop. On the embroidery color order display, the next color will move to the top.
Page 143 Embroidering Patterns  Thread Cutting/Trimming Repeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining colors. Function The automatic thread cutting function (End Color Trim) will cut the thread at the end of embroidering each color. The thread trimming function (Jump Stitch Trim) will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the color.
Page 144 Key Functions (Embroidery) Display Key Functions Explanation Reference Name (Embroidery) Touch this key to use the projector to project the Projector key pattern. Embroidery Edit Screen This shows the color sequence and stitching times of each step of the pattern Using these keys, you can edit the pattern as you currently selected.
Page 145 Key Functions (Embroidery)  [Edit] Window Display Explanation Reference Touch [Edit] to display the [Edit] window. Name Touch this key to change the — density. This setting is Density key available for some alphabet character patterns, frame patterns and so on. Other patterns are available after enabling patterns to change the density.
Page 146 Key Functions (Embroidery) Display Character Pattern Editing Screen Explanation Reference Name Even after text has been entered, the characters Enter a space. — can be re-edited. Touch in the [Edit] window Space key to display the following screen. Apply the character pattern —...
Page 147 Key Functions (Embroidery)  [Layout] Window Embroidery Screen Touch [Layout] to display the [Layout] window. a Touch to check the needle drop point with the projector. (page 139) Memo b Shows the embroidery frames that can be used for • Some operations or functions are not available the selected pattern.
Page 148 Editing Patterns Display Editing Patterns Explanation Reference Name Touch this key to reduce the number of thread color Changing the Size of the Pattern Color sorting key changes by rearranging the embroidering order for the selected pattern to combine Touch [Edit], and then touch parts of the same thread color.
Page 149 Editing Patterns Select the direction in which to change Combining Patterns the size. Example: Select a pattern and then touch [Set]. Touch [Add]. a Size of the pattern b Touch to return the pattern to its original size. c Touch to move patterns. Decrease the pattern proportionately.
Page 150 Editing Patterns Touch to change the layout of the Memo characters. Touch [OK]. • Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. You can change the embroidering order. (page 172) Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time Touch Touch each pattern to select multiple patterns.
Page 151 Editing Patterns Grouping Multiple Selected Aligning the Embroidery Patterns Patterns Touch [Edit] and then touch If the multiple patterns are grouped, they can be edited as a single pattern. Touch Touch each pattern to select multiple patterns and then touch [OK]. (page 148) Touch Touch each pattern that you want to align.
Page 152 Editing Patterns Adjust the spacing of the repeated Designing Repeated Patterns pattern. To widen spacing, touch  Creating Repeated Patterns To tighten spacing, touch Using the border function, you can create repeated patterns. Complete repeated patterns by repeating steps through Touch [Edit], and then touch Touch [OK].
Page 153 Editing Patterns  Repeating One Element of a to select the element to Repeated Pattern repeat. By using the Cut function, you can select one element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element. Touch and create repeated patterns. (page 150).
Page 154 Editing Patterns Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin Embroidering the Pattern embroidering. Repeatedly  When embroidering is finished, the thread mark is embroidered with the last thread color. By embroidering thread marks, you can easily align patterns when rehooping the fabric to embroider a series.
Page 155 Editing Patterns Touch Previewing the Pattern Touch the positioning keys to move the Touch embroidery frame until the thread mark on the fabric is aligned on the starting point in the camera view window.  An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered appears.
Page 156 Checking/Editing the Embroidery Pattern Projected Onto Fabric Check the embroidery pattern projected Checking/Editing the onto the fabric. If necessary, from the screen of the machine, change the Embroidery Pattern location of the projection area on the Projected Onto Fabric fabric and the projector settings. Checking the Embroidery Pattern with the Projector Using the projector, the selected embroidery...
Page 157 Checking/Editing the Embroidery Pattern Projected Onto Fabric If necessary, edit the pattern. If necessary, press the button of the dual purpose stylus to turn on the light over the key to change the projection. Memo • Editing keys that are not displayed cannot be used with this function.
Page 158 Checking/Editing the Embroidery Pattern Projected Onto Fabric  Changing the Location of the Press the button of the dual purpose Projection Area stylus to turn on the light over Make sure that the embroidery frame is order to edit the embroidery pattern. attached to the machine, and then touch The camera detects the light, and the embroidery in the following screens.
Page 159 Align the Embroidering Position When the following message appears, Align the Embroidering touch [OK]. Position Display the Fabric on the Screen The fabric hooped in the embroidery frame can be displayed on the screen so that the  The carriage moves so the fabric can be scanned. embroidery position can be easily aligned.
Page 160 Align the Embroidering Position  Positioning the Pattern on Thick Align the pattern to the desired embroidery position. Fabric Refer to “Embroidery Edit Screen” on page 142 When positioning the pattern on thick fabric such about the “Edit” display. as quilting, the fabric may not be detected correctly.
Page 161 Align the Embroidering Position Select the position you want to set as the When the following message appears, reference point. remove the embroidery positioning sticker, and then touch [OK].  The carriage is moved, and the embroidery positioning sticker affixed to the fabric is detected. Continue with step of “Display the Fabric on the Screen”...
Page 162 Align the Embroidering Position Touch [Scan]. Aligning the Pattern and the Attach embroidery foot “W” before touching [Scan]. Needle Example: Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle. Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown. Following message appears.
Page 163 Align the Embroidering Position Touch the positioning keys to move the Using the Camera View Window embroidery frame until the cross-shaped chalk mark drawn on the fabric is The camera built into this machine can be used displayed in the camera view window. to easily align the embroidering position.
Page 164 Adjustments during the Embroidery Process Leave the message displayed and then Adjustments during the continue with the next step. Embroidery Process If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during embroidering, the machine will stop and Unlock the frame-securing lever and the message below will appear.
Page 165 Adjustments during the Embroidery Process Memo If the Thread Breaks during • If you cannot move back to the spot where the Embroidering thread broke, touch to select the color and move to the beginning position of If the upper thread is broken or runs out, that color, then use , or redo the upper threading.
Page 166 Adjustments during the Embroidery Process If It is Difficult to Thread the Resuming Embroidery after Needle or Remove the Embroidery Turning Off the Power Frame Even if the power goes out in the middle of embroidery, the next time the machine is turned Depending on the position of the embroidery on, you have the option to continue or delete the frame, it may be difficult to thread the needle or...
Page 167 Adjusting Thread Tension  Adjusting the Tension of the Adjusting Thread Tension Upper Thread On the embroidery screen, touch Adjusting the Tension of the Upper Thread Adjust thread tension according to the situation. Adjust the upper thread tension.  Correct Thread Tension Touch to loosen the upper thread tension.
Page 168 Adjusting Thread Tension  Correct Tension Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Upper thread slightly appears on the wrong side of Case (with No Color on the fabric. Adjusting Screw) a Right side b Wrong side To adjust the bobbin tension for embroidery function, using the alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw), turn the slotted screw (-) with a (small) screwdriver.
Page 169 Using the Memory Function (Embroidery) Select the destination to start saving. Using the Memory If two USB media are connected to the machine, Function (Embroidery) check the USB media names that are displayed, and then touch the name of the USB media that you wish to use.
Page 170 Using the Memory Function (Embroidery) Touch the key of the pattern you want to Retrieving Embroidery Patterns retrieve. Touch to return to the previous folder. When retrieving the embroidery pattern from a USB media, insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine. For details on supported file extensions, refer to “Specifications”...
Page 171 Editing Colors Advanced Embroidery Chapter Editing Colors Find New Color Schemes with the Color Shuffling Function Changing the Thread Color With the color shuffling function, the machine suggests new color schemes for the embroidery Touch [Edit], and then touch pattern that you have selected. Touch [Edit], and then touch Touch Touch the color of the part to be changed...
Page 172 Editing Colors If you select [Random] or [Gradient], Thread Color Sorting select [Auto], and then touch [OK]. This function allows you to embroider while Memo replacing the thread spool a minimal number of • To specify the thread colors of the color times.
Page 173 Various Embroidering Functions Various Embroidering Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color) Functions A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color instead of multicolor. The machine will No Sew Setting continue stitching without stopping for thread changes until the pattern is completed. No sew setting (which specifies that a thread color will not be embroidered) can be applied to a In the embroidery screen, touch [Layout].
Page 174 Various Embroidering Functions Touch Changing the Embroidering Order of Combined Patterns  The mark appears to indicate that the selected thread color will not be embroidered. The parts of the pattern that will not be The embroidering order of combined patterns embroidered are hidden in the pattern preview can be changed.
Page 175 Various Embroidering Functions Select the pattern whose order is to be Basting Embroidery changed, and then touch a key to change its position in the embroidering order. 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 176 Various Embroidering Functions Reposition the fabric in embroidery Embroidering Linked Characters frame so that the right side of the letter “C” will be partially inside the embroidery Follow the procedure described below to frame; being careful so letters remain embroider linked characters in a single row when straight and level.
Page 177 Various Embroidering Functions Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin Select a pattern that can be combined embroidering the remaining character with a printed design, and then touch patterns. Print and Stitch Function Completed embroidery patterns combined with printed designs are built into this machine. Beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs can be created by ironing a background onto fabric or printing it onto printable fabric, then...
Page 178 Various Embroidering Functions • ___r.pdf Note An image flipped on a vertical axis (for an iron-on transfer) • Before printing onto iron-on paper or printable fabric, we recommend performing a test print to check the print settings. • For details on how to use iron-on transfer sheets or printable fabric, refer to the instructions for the iron-on transfer sheets and printable fabric.
Page 179 Picture Play Embroidery Function Cut the embroidery position sheet so it Picture Play Embroidery can easily be positioned aligned with the Function background image on the fabric. Lines or color changes in the image can help you A photo can be converted into embroidery data. find the correct alignment position.
Page 180 Picture Play Embroidery Function Select the image to be retrieved, and then If necessary, remove the background. touch [Set]. Touch , select [Auto (AI)], and then switch on [Background removal]. Touch [Preview] to confirm the cropping area, and then touch [OK]. If [Auto (AI)] is selected and [Background removal] is set to on, the machine will automatically remove the background.
Page 181 Picture Play Embroidery Function  Removing the Background in After editing of the image is finished, touch [Next]. [Custom] Mode For this example, the background will be removed from a photo of a flower. Touch [Custom] in step of “Adjusting the Imported Image”...
Page 182 Picture Play Embroidery Function With the pens, mark the areas to be, and Continue drawing lines and touching not to be, extracted. And then touch [Preview] until the desired cropping area [Preview] to confirm the cropping area. is achieved. a Select , and then use the pink pen to mark areas to be extracted.
Page 183 Picture Play Embroidery Function Touch to adjust the image brightness, Memo etc. • To specify the cropping area before it is Touch [OK] to apply the settings. detected, perform step without touching [Preview]. Roughly mark the areas to be and not to be extracted in step , and then touch [Preview].
Page 184 Picture Play Embroidery Function Touch [Custom]. Touch , and Memo then select the saved image. Switch on or off. And then touch [Preview]. • If is switched off, style conversion is applied using the colors from the original photo. a Sample image (without style conversion) b Style image c Sample image (with style conversion using the colors from the style image)
Page 185 Picture Play Embroidery Function For this example, we will convert the Selecting Appropriate Thread image with a maximum number of 12 colors and keep two thread colors. Touch Colors and Density [Preview] to apply the settings to the pattern. Check the conversion results, and then, if it is acceptable, touch [Set] to continue with step .
Page 186 Appliqué and Couching Touch [Edit], and then touch Appliqué and Couching Creating an Appliqué Piece Appliqué pieces can be created from the built-in patterns and imported patterns. This is convenient for fabrics that cannot be embroidered or when you wish to attach an appliqué...
Page 187 Appliqué and Couching Note Note • An appliqué piece cannot be created if the • Depending on the pattern density and fabric pattern is too large or too complicated or a used, there may be shrinking of the pattern or combined pattern is separated.
Page 188 Appliqué and Couching Lightly apply glue and paste the appliqué Dry the appliqué piece, and then iron it if piece so that it aligns with the placement necessary. line. Note • Do not apply a strong force when ironing, otherwise the stitching may be damaged. ...
Page 189 Appliqué and Couching to select the frame pattern, Embroidering the Appliqué and then touch and [OK]. Patterns Note • Refer to “Embroidery Design Guide” to review the recommended method for built-in appliqué patterns. Some appliqué patterns differ from the procedure described in this manual. This machine can embroider patterns that contain an appliqué.
Page 190 Appliqué and Couching  1. Creating the Appliqué Piece Sew the appliqué position. Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the appliqué fabric. Sew the cutting line of the appliqué piece. Remove the fabric for the appliqué piece from the embroidery frame, and then carefully cut along the sewn cutting line.
Page 191 Appliqué and Couching After the appliqué piece is attached, Using a Frame Pattern to Make an attach the embroidery frame to the machine. Appliqué Thread the machine with the embroidery Note thread, lower the presser foot, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to •...
Page 192 Appliqué and Couching Select the satin stitch frame pattern of Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué. the same shape as the appliqué and Embroider over the appliqué and base embroider the satin stitch pattern to fabric from step to create the appliqué.
Page 193 Appliqué and Couching Select the desired pattern from the Embroidering Couching Patterns desired category. And then touch [Set]. Couching patterns can be embroidered using yarn. CAUTION • When using yarn, we recommend selecting yarn of weight 4 (MEDIUM ). Medium yarn is often referred to as worsted weight, 20 knitted stitches per 10 cm, or 9- 11 wraps per inch.
Page 194 Appliqué and Couching Attach the spool stand to the machine. Thread the yarn through embroidery couching foot “Y”. At this time, do not raise the telescopic thread guide Pass the yarn through the loop in the shaft. yarn threader, and then pass the threader from top to bottom through the hole in embroidery couching foot “Y”.
Page 195 Appliqué and Couching  Embroidering a Couching Pattern Cut the yarn, leaving about 20 cm (approx. 8 inches). Touch [Embroidery]. Punch a hole through the fabric with an awl or tapestry needle and then use the Make sure that about 20 cm (approx. yarn threader to pull the excess yarn to 8 inches) of yarn is pulled to the front of the wrong side of the fabric.
Page 196 Embroidering Quilting After specifying the stitch settings for the Embroidering Quilting stippling, touch [OK]. Creating Quilting 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. Memo •...
Page 197 Embroidering Quilting Specify 1 to 4, and then touch [Next]. Embroidering a Quilting Pattern Across the Entire Fabric (Edge-to- Edge Quilt Function) Connect quilting patterns to embroider from edge to edge of a specified area. By rehooping a large piece of fabric, you can continue embroidering the quilting pattern across the entire fabric.
Page 198 Embroidering Quilting After the following message appears, Example: When connecting patterns in 2 rows and 3 columns touch [OK]. Example: When connecting patterns in 4 rows and 4 columns  A screen appears so that a pattern from the machine’s memory can be selected. ...
Page 199 Embroidering Quilting Rotate the pattern to align the upper-right Use the move pattern keys to align the corner with the chalk reference line. upper-left corner of the chalk reference lines previously drawn on the quilt with the upper-left corner of the part projected by the projector.
Page 200 Embroidering Quilting When embroidering is finished and the Rotate the pattern to align the upper-right corner with the chalk reference line. following message appears, touch [OK].  The next part to be embroidered appears. Position each part and embroider it according to the on-screen instructions.
Page 201 Embroidering Quilting d Second column of the second row (last row) c Leftmost column of second row (last row) ( Use the move pattern keys to align the start point with the end point of the previous pattern. Use the move pattern keys to align the upper-left corner with the thread mark of the embroidered pattern above.
Page 202 Embroidering Quilting Memo e Rightmost column of second row (last row) ( • If you need to restitch a segment or skip a Use the move pattern keys to align the start point with the end segment, you can touch in the embroidery point of the previous pattern.
Page 203 Embroidering Quilting Select how to divide the pattern. For this Embroidering Quilting Border example, select “Auto split quilt sash”. Patterns (Auto Split Quilt Sash) Quilting border patterns up to 890 mm × 550 mm (approx. 35-3/64 inches × 21-21/32 inches) can be split into four sections to be stitched in the selected embroidery frame.
Page 204 Embroidering Quilting Check the split pattern, and then touch Touch [Embroidery]. Attach the embroidery frame along with the first section being embroidered, and scan the embroidery frame. For scanning the background, refer to “Display the Fabric on the Screen” on page 157. Move and rotate the pattern to align with the background.
Page 205 Embroidering Quilting Touch Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Semi-Auto Split Quilt Sash) By rehooping the fabric to embroider connecting patterns, a quilting border of up to 3 m × 3 m (approx. 118 inches × 118 inches) can be created. The pattern is positioned manually. ...
Page 206 Embroidering Quilting Select a sub-category. Specify the size of embroidery frame to For this example, select two-color be used and the size of the quilting rectangular quilting border patterns. border, and then touch [Next]. Memo • Mark the upper-right corner of the quilt border with a chalk pencil.
Page 207 Embroidering Quilting Check the pattern, and then touch For this example, since we will embroider to save it. the quilting border according to the on- screen instructions, select the thumbnail for the entire quilting border. And then touch [Set]. a Touch this key to embroider the quilting border according to the on-screen instructions.
Page 208 Embroidering Quilting Align the position for the part in the When embroidering is finished and the upper-right corner. following message appears, touch [OK]. With selected, move the needle to the inner corner. Use the move pattern keys to align the inside upper-right corner of the reference lines previously drawn on the quilt with the inner corner of the part projected by the projector.
Page 209 Embroidering Quilting Rotate the pattern to align the corner with the reference line, c When embroidering the corner part and then touch [OK]. Rotate the quilt 90 degrees counterclockwise, rehoop it, and then attach the embroidery frame to the machine. Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and then b When embroidering the edge part immediately...
Page 210 Embroidering Quilting Then, align the end point of the part with the start point of the first part. If the pattern is not angled correctly, rotate it. If the Hexagonal Quilting Borders length of the pattern does not match, enlarge or reduce the pattern.
Page 211 Embroidering Quilting After the following message appears, Specify the size of embroidery frame to touch [OK]. be used and the measurements for the quilting border, and then touch [Next].  A screen appears so that a pattern from the machine’s memory can be selected. ...
Page 212 Embroidering Quilting For this example, since we will embroider Align the position for the part in the the quilting border according to the on- corner. screen instructions, select the thumbnail Use the move pattern keys to align the inside corner of for the entire quilting border.
Page 213 Embroidering Quilting Position each part and embroider it b When embroidering the edge part immediately before a corner according to the on-screen instructions. Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and then You will be prompted to align the starting point, rotate touch [OK].
Page 214 Using the Camera to Connect Patterns Memo Using the Camera to • The width of the corner segment can be Connect Patterns adjusted to best fit the inner corner. However, make adjustments so that the shape is not deformed. Embroidering Split Embroidery d When embroidering the last edge part Patterns Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by...
Page 215 Touch [OK]. Memo • Printable templates of each large-connect design can be downloaded from https:// s.brother/cmdkd/ . These templates will assist with positioning the patterns. Do not enlarge or shrink the page. • To embroider split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN, retrieve the pattern from USB media and so on.
Page 216 Using the Camera to Connect Patterns Touch [OK]. Affix the second embroidery positioning sticker to the fabric as described in step , and then touch [Scan]. Affix the first embroidery positioning sticker onto the fabric within the red lines by using both hands to press down on each corner of the sticker.
Page 217 Using the Camera to Connect Patterns Reattach the embroidery frame and touch Memo [Scan]. • In order to cleanly connect the first and second patterns, make sure that the distance between Touch [OK], and then remove the the embroidery positioning stickers (distance stickers.
Page 218 Using the Camera to Connect Patterns Touch [Embroidery] to display the Rehoop the fabric. Adjust the position embroidery screen. and angle for the next pattern so that the alignment stitching embroidered with the first pattern and the needle position for the next pattern are aligned.
Page 219 Using the Camera to Connect Patterns Touch [Layout], and then adjust the Aligning Pattern Edges position and angle for the next pattern so that the needle position is aligned with Instead of using thread marks, the camera can the alignment stitching embroidered with be used to connect patterns in the embroidery the first pattern.
Page 220 Using the Camera to Connect Patterns Hoop fabric in the embroidery frame, and When the following message appears, then attach the frame to the machine. For touch [OK]. this example, we will use the 18 cm × 13 cm (approx. 7 inches × 5 inches) embroidery frame.
Page 221 Note • Use the embroidery positioning stickers included with this product or purchase replacement stickers from your authorized Brother dealer. If any other sticker is used, the camera may not recognize it.
Page 222 Using the Camera to Connect Patterns Use both hands to affix the second While making sure that the two embroidery positioning mark within the embroidery positioning stickers do not red lines that now appear on the machine peel off, remove the embroidery frame by pressing down on each corner of the from the machine, and then rehoop the positioning mark onto the material and...
Page 223 Using the Camera to Connect Patterns After the embroidery positioning stickers Note have been detected, touch [OK], and then • If either of the following messages appear, remove the stickers. rehoop the fabric so that the next pattern and both the embroidery positioning stickers are within the embroidery area as indicated in the screen.
Page 224 Using the Camera to Connect Patterns Specify the position of the third pattern Lower the embroidery foot, and then referring to the screen display. embroider the third pattern.  When embroidering is finished, the following In this example, touch 2 times to select the message appears.
Page 225 Using the Camera to Connect Patterns Following message appears in step After the sticker position is detected, “Aligning Pattern Edges” on page 217 if touch [OK], and then remove the stickers. the next pattern or affixed embroidery positioning stickers are close to being out of the embroidering area.
Page 226 Using the Camera to Connect Patterns After the two embroidery positioning Example: When connecting two patterns stickers have been detected, the Select the first pattern. Touch the pattern connection key Begin embroidering the first pattern. following message appears. While making sure that the embroidery Finish embroidering the first pattern.
Page 227 QR code below to visit For details on how to operate the machine using Google Play or the App Store. the app, see the Artspira Quick Guide on Artspira support page. https://s.brother/cadke/ https://s.brother/cadkg/ Install [My Stitch Monitor]. My Design Snap App My Stitch Monitor...
Page 228 [My Design Snap] in Google Play or the App Store. • Visit the following web site for support information on the app. https://s.brother/cpdae/  Transferring an Image from a Mobile Device to the Machine Memo • The app will be updated from time to time. The following descriptions may differ from the actual screens and operations.
Page 229 About My Design Center My Design Center Chapter About My Design Center Create a Stippling Design with the Basic Procedure With My Design Center, you can use the functions listed below: Example: • Creating embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen or by using built-in stamps or shapes.
Page 230 Create a Stippling Design with the Basic Procedure Select the desired shape, and then touch Select the stitch type and the stitch color, [OK]. and then touch [OK]. For details on this screen, refer to “Setting the Line Types, Stitch Types and Colors” on page 233. Touch Touch and then touch the shape.
Page 231 Create a Stippling Design with the Basic Procedure Touch , and then select the stitch Adjust the stippling settings, and then touch [Set]. color. And then touch [OK]. For details, refer to “Region Settings” on page 240. For details on this screen, refer to “Setting the Brush Types, Fill Stitch Types and Fill Colors”...
Page 232 Key Functions (My Design Center) Display Key Functions (My Design Explanation Reference Name Center) Display the color and stitch type specified in the [Line Property] Line display screen. Pattern Drawing Screen Draw lines. Specify the line type in the [Line Property] screen. Line tool key Apply the color and stitch type specified in the [Line Property]...
Page 233 Key Functions (My Design Center) Select a stamp type and stamp shape. Display Explanation Reference Name Proceed to the stitch settings — screen. (page 238) Next key Save the pattern drawing data. — Memory key Select a section for editing. Select key Redo the operation that was —...
Page 234 Key Functions (My Design Center) Touch [OK] to set the selected stamp. Drawing Lines Touch to set the line types, stitch types and colors. (page 233) Touch the draw key and draw lines. Memo Edit the design with available keys. •...
Page 235 Key Functions (My Design Center) • Stitch types Setting the Line Types, Stitch Zigzag stitch Types and Colors Running stitch You can set or change the line types, stitch types Triple stitch and colors anytime. You can also specify the settings before drawing lines.
Page 236 Key Functions (My Design Center) • Fill stitch types Setting the Brush Types, Fill Stitch Fill stitch pattern Types and Fill Colors Stippling pattern Touch to set the brush types, fill Select decorative fill patterns stitch types and fill colors. Displays a fill pattern selection screen, where can be touched to select a pattern.
Page 237 Key Functions (My Design Center) Using the Select Key Using the Erase Key You can select the part of the design to move Touch and/or edit. Touch Select the method for selecting an area. And then touch [Close]. Select the shape of the eraser. And then drag along the area or line that you want to erase.
Page 238 Key Functions (My Design Center) Using the Size Key Importing Motif Stitch Pattern Data or Decorative Fill Pattern Data Touch Motif stitch pattern data or decorative fill pattern data created in [Programmable Stitch Creator] of PE-DESIGN can be imported into My Design Center.
Page 239 Key Functions (My Design Center) Select the motif stitch pattern data, and Edit the pattern. If necessary, touch then touch [OK]. save the pattern. If two USB media are connected to the machine, check the USB media names that are displayed, and then touch the name of the USB media that you wish to use.
Page 240 Stitch Settings Screen Touch [Manual], and then use Stitch Settings Screen change the direction. After creating the pattern drawing data in the pattern drawing screen (page 230), you will have an opportunity to: • Check and change the stitch settings for each line and region.
Page 241 Stitch Settings Screen Candlewicking stitch Line and Region Settings Increases/reduces the size of the pattern. [Size]  Line Settings Specifies the spacing of the candlewicking [Spacing] stitch. Chain stitch Increases/reduces the size of the pattern. [Size] Sets repeated embroidering at the same part. [Thickness] E stitch Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.
Page 242 Stitch Settings Screen  Region Settings  Region Stitch Settings Fill stitch pattern Specifies the embroidering direction. Select [Direction] [Manual] to change to the desired direction of fill stitch. Specifies the stitch density of fill stitch. [Density] Specifies to correct the shrinkage of the pattern by [Pull slightly shortening or lengthening the stitching.
Page 243 Create the Pattern Using Scanned Images or Image Data Files Create the Pattern Using Specifying Global Stitch Settings Scanned Images or Image The same stitch settings can be changed at the Data Files same time for multiple patterns of the same type. to select the stitch whose In addition to using built-in shapes and drawing settings are to be changed, and then...
Page 244 Create the Pattern Using Scanned Images or Image Data Files Place the paper to be scanned in the Attach the embroidery unit to the scanning frame, and then secure the machine, and then turn on the machine. paper in place with the magnets. Refer to “Attaching the Embroidery Unit”...
Page 245 Create the Pattern Using Scanned Images or Image Data Files  Scanning with an Embroidery Touch [Scan]. Frame Drawings and illustrations can also be scanned using an embroidery frame. Place the paper to be scanned on the fabric, and then secure it with tape. a Fabric b Tape When the following message appears,...
Page 246 Create the Pattern Using Scanned Images or Image Data Files Touch [Image scan]. Using the included dual purpose stylus, touch , and then draw lines to trace the image. Touch to magnify the pattern and use to move the canvas. For details on drawing lines, refer to “Drawing Lines”...
Page 247 Create the Pattern Using Scanned Images or Image Data Files When scanning using the scanning frame Create a Pattern with Line or the embroidery frame, touch [Scan]. When importing an image data file, select Conversion the device you saved the data to. Custom patterns can be created from drawings.
Page 248 Create the Pattern Using Scanned Images or Image Data Files Confirm the converted image and then If necessary, edit the design. touch [Set]. Refer to “Key Functions (My Design Center)” on page 230. Adjust the [Gray-Scale Detection level], the line color and stitch type, if necessary.
Page 249 Create the Pattern Using Scanned Images or Image Data Files When scanning the scanning frame or Create a Pattern with Illustration the embroidery frame, touch [Scan]. Conversion When importing an image data file, select the device you saved the data to. Custom patterns can be created from color For this example, import the image data illustrations.
Page 250 Create the Pattern Using Scanned Images or Image Data Files Confirm the converted image and then Move to frame the image for the touch [Set]. pattern. And then touch [OK]. Change the settings to adjust the image so it can easily be converted to the desired pattern.
Page 251 Various Embroidering with My Design Center Touch [OK]. Various Embroidering with My Design Center Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern  The pattern outline is saved as a stamp shape in My Design Center.  Editing Patterns Using Saved Outline Touch [Add]. ...
Page 252 Various Embroidering with My Design Center Touch and select a stamp shape. Touch , and then touch the area you want to add the decorative fill pattern. Touch and change the size. Touch [Next]. Specify the stitch settings, and then touch [Set].
Page 253 Various Embroidering with My Design Center Touch and then arrange the stamp When Embroidering with Batting over the scanned pattern. Sandwiched Between Two Layers To rotate the stamp, touch of Fabric After embroidering the quilt top, use the scanning feature to align the patterns. Memo •...
Page 254 Various Embroidering with My Design Center  Embroidering the Decorative Decorative Stitching Around a Patterns Couching Patterns Touch [My Design Center] in the home page screen. Touch then select the saved outline in step of “Saving the Outline of the Couching Pattern”...
Page 255 Various Embroidering with My Design Center  Embroidering the Couching Touch and select the pattern and color of the decorative fill pattern. Patterns Touch [Embroidery] in the home page screen and touch Touch , and then touch the area you Retrieve the saved couching patten.
Page 256 Various Embroidering with My Design Center...
Page 257 After cleaning the machine, dry it with a soft, dry handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop cloth. using the machine, and contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized  Cleaning the Race service center. Press (Needle position button) to Precautions on Storing the raise the needle.
Page 258 For a new the surrounding area. bobbin case, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break and cause injury.
Page 259 [Retry]. If multiple attempts to set Needle Calibration for Camera/ the position are not successful, contact your Projector nearest authorized Brother dealer. Setting the camera needle position is essential Touch [OK] to memorize the calibration when you use camera or projector function. It is data.
Page 260 Media Touch , and then touch [Reset] beside [Reset to Default]. When an update program is available on https:// s.brother/cpdae/ , please download the files Touch [Reset]. following the instructions on the website and steps below. Note • Do not turn the main power to OFF while the Note [Deleting...] screen is displayed.
Page 261 Updating Your Machine’s Software Remove the USB media, and turn the When downloading is finished, turn off machine off and on again. the machine, then hold down (Automatic threading button) while IMPORTANT turning on the machine. • It will take a while to start up the machine. The screen may get dark during the start up, do not turn off the machine and wait until the opening screen appears.
Page 262 You can solve most problems by yourself. If you • The bobbin thread is visible from the right side need additional help, the Brother support website of the fabric. (Refer to the illustration below.) offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
Page 263 Troubleshooting Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Incorrect Thread Tension Fabric  Symptoms  Symptom • Symptom 1: The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric. • The thread becomes tangled on the wrong side • Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a of the fabric.
Page 264 Refer to “Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations” on attempting to complete it forcefully, contact your page 34 to check that a needle and thread authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother appropriate for the fabric are being used. authorized service center.  Cause 3 An appropriate upper tension is not selected.
Page 265 Touch [Stop] once to stop the bobbin winding. a Hole in the needle plate b Handwheel 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.
Page 266 List of Symptoms pretension disk. 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 a Pretension disk Push the bobbin winder switch to the...
Page 267 Troubleshooting Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Symptom, Cause/solution Reference The bobbin thread cannot be pulled up. The wireless access point/router cannot be — detected. Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. • Make sure that the wireless access point/router is powered on. Bobbin is set incorrectly.
Page 268 Troubleshooting  While Operating Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Upper thread breaks. Machine does not operate. Machine is not threaded correctly (used the wrong “Start/Stop” button was not pressed. spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.) There is no stitch pattern selected.
Page 269 If the handwheel does not turn smoothly Needle is installed incorrectly. or the needle that fell into the machine cannot be removed, consult your authorized Brother dealer. Needle is defective. The handwheel feels sluggish when it is turned. Dust or lint has collected under the needle plate.
Page 270 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 271 Important Update Available. Update your machine Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Brother dealer or the nearest by downloading the update file from the Brother authorized service center for a regular maintenance [Download the update program] in the “Machine...
Page 272 In this case, erase settings that have is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact previously been saved in order to save the new settings. your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother (page 63) authorized service center.
Page 273 Specifications Appendix Chapter Specifications Item Specification Dimensions of machine 751 mm (W) × 337 mm (D) × 350 mm (H) (approx. 29-9/16 inches (W) × 13-17/64 inches (D) × 13-25/32 inches (H)) Weight of machine Approx. 19.7 kg (approx. 43 lb) Dimensions of machine with Approx.
Page 274 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/cndkb/ . When recalling data saved with a different machine model, it may not appear as it was saved. Check the recalled data.
Page 275 Stitch Chart Stitch Stitch Stitch Chart width length Presser Stitch name/ (mm) (mm) Stitch foot Applications Auto. Auto. Memo Manual Manual • For details on automatic reverse/ Zigzag stitch (Left) reinforcement stitching for each stitch, refer to Start from left needle J*/O “Automatic Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching”...
Page 276 Stitch Chart Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Stitch Stitch foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual With side cutter Satin scallop stitch Overcasting stitch while Decorating collar of N+*/O...
Page 277 Stitch Chart Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Stitch Stitch foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Hemstitching Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple Heirloom, decorative N+*/O —...
Page 278 Stitch Chart Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Stitch Stitch foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Wide squared Button sewing buttonhole Attaching buttons —...
Page 279 Stitch Chart Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Stitch Stitch foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Piecing stitch (Middle) Tape attaching 5.50 Piecework/patchwork Attaching tape to seam in —...
Page 280 Stitch Chart Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Stitch Stitch foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Decorative stitch Tapering stitch 7.00 Decorative stitching Stitch pattern can be N+/O N+/O...
Page 281 Stitch Chart Stitch Stitch width length Presser Stitch name/ (mm) (mm) Stitch foot Applications Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Tapering stitch Stitch pattern can be N+/O tapered at the beginning 2.5 - 7.0 1.6 - 4.0 or at the end of sewing. Tapering stitch Stitch pattern can be N+/O...
Page 282 INDEX INDEX Embroidery adjusting the speed .............. 133 Accessory case ................14 aligning the position .............. 157 Accessory compartment ............. 15 appliqué ............184 Adapter ..................48 automatic thread cutting function (end color trim) ....141 Advanced multi-function foot controller ........53 changing the thread color .............
Page 283 INDEX Print and stitch ................175 Projector Key functions embroidery pattern ..............154 embroidery ................142 guidelines ................65 MY CUSTOM STITCH ............121 needle drop point ..............139 My Design Center ..............230 projector edit with stylus ............155 utility stitches ................
Page 284 INDEX Tape or elastic attaching ............108 Thick fabrics ................78 Thin fabrics ................. 79 Thread fabric/thread/needle combinations .......... 34 thread tension ............... 62 Thread color sorting ..............170 Thread cutter ..............13 Thread cutter button ..............14 Thread density ..............21 Thread guide ...............
Page 288 Be sure to install the latest software. A variety of functional improvements are being performed in the latest version. 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.

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