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Brother NV2500 User Manual
Computerized sewing and embroidery machine
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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Bookmarks
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
How to Use this Manual
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Machine
Needle and Presser Foot Section
Embroidery Unit
Operation Buttons
Included Accessories
Options
Chapter 1 Getting Ready
Turning the Machine On/Off
Lcd Screen
Display Precautions
Key Functions
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
Using the Machine Operation Mode Key
Contents of each Category
Using the Pattern Explanation Key
Lower/Upper Threading
Winding the Bobbin
Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin
Setting the Bobbin
Pulling up the Bobbin Thread
Upper Threading
Using the Twin Needle
Changing the Presser Foot
Removing the Presser Foot
Attaching the Presser Foot
Changing the Needle
Checking the Needle
About the Needle
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
Sewing
Sewing a Stitch
Using the Foot Controller
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
Sewing Curves
Changing Sewing Direction
Using the Knee Lifter
Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 CM or Less
Sewing Heavyweight Fabric
Sewing Lightweight Fabric
If the Fabric Does Not Fit under the Presser Foot
If the Fabric Does Not Feed
Adjusting Stitch Settings
Adjusting the Stitch Width
Adjusting the Stitch Length
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Correct Thread Tension
Upper Thread Is too Tight
Upper Thread Is too Loose
Useful Functions
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
Automatic Thread Cutting
Locking the Screen
Chapter 3 Utility Stitches
Selecting a Utility Stitch
Stitch Selection Screens
Selecting a Stitch Pattern
Using the Mirror Image Key
Using the Image Key
Saving Stitch Settings
Using the Sewing Type Selection Key
Sewing the Stitches
Straight Stitches
Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
Basting
Darts Seams
Gathering
Flat Fell Seams
Pintucks
Zigzag Stitches
Overcasting
Appliqués
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
Patchwork (Crazy Quilts)
Sewing Curves
Tape Attaching
Overcasting
Overcasting
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "J
Overcasting Using the Side Cutter
When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter
Quilting
Piecing
Quilting
Appliqués
Satin Stitching
Free-Motion Quilting
Blind Hem Stitches
Appliqués
If the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold
If the Needle Catches too Much of the Fold
Shell Tuck Stitching
Scalloping
Sewing Sharp Curves
Top Stitching
Smocking
Fagoting
Tape or Elastic Attaching
Heirloom Stitching
Heirloom Stitching/Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)
Heirloom Stitching/Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))
Heirloom Stitching/Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
Buttonhole Stitches
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
Buttons that Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate
Darning
Bar Tacks
Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
Button Sewing
Eyelets
Attaching a 4-Hole Button
Attaching a Button with a Shank
Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
Zipper Insertion
Centered Zipper
Side Zipper
Chapter 4 Character/ Decorative Stitches
Satin Stitch Patterns
Selecting Stitch Patterns
Stitch Selection Screens
Alphabet Patterns
MM Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns
MM Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns
Sewing Stitch Patterns
Sewing Attractive Finishes
Basic Sewing
Adjusting Patterns
Editing Stitch Patterns
Key Functions
Changing the Pattern Size
Changing the Pattern Length (7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern
Changing the Thread Density (Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
Checking the Image
Combining Stitch Patterns
Before Combining Patterns
Combining Patterns from Different Categories
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths
Creating Step Patterns (7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
Examples of Pattern Combinations
Using the Memory Function
Stitch Data Precautions
Types of Stitch Data that Can be Used
Types of USB Devices/Media that Can be Used
Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can be Used
Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
Trademarks
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory
If the Memory Is Full
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media (Commercially Available)
Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from USB Media
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer
Chapter 5 Embroidery
Before Embroidering
Attaching Embroidery Foot "U
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Removing the Embroidery Unit
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Copyright Information
Pattern Selection Screens
One-Point Patterns/Floral Patterns
Alphabet Patterns
Frame Patterns
Embroidery Cards
Selecting Patterns from the Machine's Memory/Usb Media/Computer
About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)
Viewing the Sewing Screen
Key Functions
Preparing the Fabric
Attaching Stabilizer to Fabric
Hooping Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
Types of Embroidery Frames
Inserting the Fabric
Using the Embroidery Sheet
Embroidering Small Fabrics and Fabric Edges
Embroidering Small Fabrics
Embroidering Edges or Corners
Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Removing the Embroidery Frame
Editing the Pattern
Changing the Embroidery Frame Display
Changing the Pattern Position
Rotating the Pattern
Changing the Pattern Size
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
Changing the Stitching Density (Alphabet and Frame Patterns Only)
Changing the Color of Single Characters
Checking the Pattern
Checking the Embroidering Position
Previewing the Pattern
Sewing an Embroidering Pattern
Sewing Attractive Finishes
Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
Sewing Embroidery Patterns
Embroidering Appliqué Patterns
Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
Restarting from the Beginning
Automatically Resuming Embroidery When the Power Goes off
Manually Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Correct Thread Tension
Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim)
If the Upper Thread Is too Tight
If the Upper Thread Is too Loose
Changing the Embroidering Speed
Changing the Thread Color Display
Using the Memory Function
Embroidery Data Precautions
Types of Embroidery Data that Can be Used
Types of USB Devices/Media that Can be Used
Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can be Used
Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
Tajima (.Dst) Embroidery Data
Trademarks
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine's Memory
If the Memory Is Full
Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media (Commercially Available)
Saving Embroidery Patterns to the Computer
Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from the Machine's Memory
Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from USB Media (Commercially Available)
Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from the Computer
Embroidery Applications
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit
Available Editing Functions
Combined Patterns
Move Patterns
Rotate Patterns
Enlarge or Reduce Patterns
Create Mirror Images
Change Character Spacing
Change Character Appearance/Layout
Selecting Patterns to Edit
Selecting One-Point Patterns/Floral Patterns/Frame Patterns
Alphabet Patterns
Editing Patterns
Key Functions
Moving the Pattern
Rotating the Pattern
Changing the Size of the Pattern
Deleting the Pattern
Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns
Changing the Character Spacing
Changing the Color of each Character in a Pattern
Changing the Thread Color
Creating a Custom Thread Table
Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table
Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List
After Editing
Combining Patterns
Editing Combined Patterns
Sewing Combined Patterns
Using the Memory Function
Chapter 7 My Custom Stitch
Designing a Stitch
Examples of Custom Stitches
Entering Stitch Data
Key Functions
Moving a Point
Moving Part or All of the Design
Inserting New Points
Using Stored Custom Stitches
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
Retrieving Stored Custom Stitches
If the Memory Is Full
Saving the Retrieved Custom Stitches to USB Media/Computer
Chapter 8 Appendix
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the LCD
Cleaning the Machine Casing
Cleaning the Race
Adjusting the Screen
Screen Visibility Is Low
Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Alarm
Specifications
Upgrading Your Machine's Software
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
Upgrading Your Machine'ssoftware
Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with no Color on the Screw)
Stitch Setting Chart
Index
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Chapter 1 Getting Ready
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Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
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Chapter 3 Utility Stitches
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Chapter 4 Character/ Decorative Stitches
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Chapter 5 Embroidery
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Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit
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Chapter 7 My Custom Stitch
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Chapter 8 Appendix
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