Page 1 Getting Ready Sewing Basics Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Utility Stitches Product Code:882-S96 Character/ Decorative Stitches Embroidery Embroidery Edit My Custom Stitch Appendix http://solutions.brother.com Please visit us at when you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
Page 4 Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use.
Page 5 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Brother Sewing Machine Model Number: NV5000 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 6 CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1.
Page 8: What You Can Do With This Machine
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE SPECIAL FEATURES Check operations and view advice on the large LCD (liquid crystal display). Prepare the bobbin thread with one touch. The automatic thread tension makes trial sewing unnecessary. Automatic threading makes threading quick and easy. Getting Ready Sewing Basics To learn the operation of the principal...
Page 9: How To Use This Manual
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 explain your sewing machine’s basic operation procedures for someone who is using the sewing machine for the first time. If you want to sew utility stitches or character/ decorative stitches, read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, then go on to Chapter 3 (Utility Stitches) or Chapter 4 (Character/ Decorative Stitches).
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....i Appliqué ................73 Shelltuck Stitches ..............74 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ..vi Scallop Stitches ..............75 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ......vii Top Stitching .................75 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR Smocking Stitches ..............76 FUNCTIONS ............1 Fagoting ................76 Machine .................
Page 11: Adjustments During The Embroidery
Contents Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame .....139 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges .......141 DESIGNING A STITCH ........200 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME..143 ENTERING STITCH DATA ....... 202 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ..144 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES....
Page 12 Contents...
Page 13: Names Of Machine Parts And Their Functions
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Machine ■...
Page 14: Needle And Presser Foot Section
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit a Presser foot holder a Carriage The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder. The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. b Presser foot b Release button (located under the embroidery unit) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as sewing takes place.
Page 15: Operation Buttons
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Operation Buttons Included Accessories Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment. a “Start/Stop” button Press this button and the machine will sew a few stitches at a slow speed and then begin sewing at the speed set by the sewing speed controller.
Page 16 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS → Included Accessories 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) Included Accessories 31-34 are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case.
Page 17 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS See Circular Attachment Instruction Manual for detailed instruction. See Operation Manual Addendum for detailed instruction. Part Code Part Code Part Name U.S.A./ Part Name U.S.A./ Others Others Canada Canada 37 Grid sheet set SA507 GS3:X81277-150 Buttonhole foot “A”...
Page 18: Options
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Part Code Memo Part Name U.S.A./ Others Canada • Always use accessories recommended for this machine. 3 No. 27 Birds SA327 XA4289-001 No. 28 Christmas SA328 XA4502-001 • The screw of the presser foot holder is avail- No.
Page 19: Chapter 1 Getting Ready
Chapter Getting Ready TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF............8 LCD SCREEN..................9 ■ Key Functions ........................10 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key..............12 ■ Adjusting Screen Brightness ....................15 ■ Choosing the Display Language..................16 Using the Machine Operation Mode Key ..............17 Using the Pattern Explanation Key ................18 LOWER THREADING ................19 Winding the Bobbin ....................19 ■...
Page 20: Turning The Machine On/Off
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF WARNING • Use only regular household electricity as the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. • Turn the main power to OFF and remove the plug in the following circumstances: When you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use...
Page 21: Lcd Screen
LCD SCREEN LCD SCREEN When switching on the machine, the screen will display the name of the machine. Touch the screen to display the utility stitch. Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is selected, depending on the setting selected in the setting screen (See page 12). Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the key.
Page 22: Key Functions
LCD SCREEN ■ Key Functions Display Key Name Explanation Page Utility stitch key Press this key to select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem stitch, or other stitches commonly used in garment construction. Character/Decorative Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns. stitch key Embroidery key Attach the embroidery unit and press this key to sew embroidery.
Page 23 LCD SCREEN Display Key Name Explanation Page Stitch selection Press the key of the pattern you want to sew. Use display change selection screens. Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen.When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed.
Page 24: Using The Machine Setting Mode Key
LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.) Press to display the different settings screens. Memo • This function will be available in future technology upgrades. •...
Page 25 LCD SCREEN General settings a Change the brightness of the LCD (see page 15). b Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating) to be up or down. c Turn the buzzer ON/OFF. d Turn the Needle Area and Work Area Lights ON/OFF. e Turn the opening screen display ON/OFF.
Page 26 LCD SCREEN Embroidery settings a Select from among 10 embroidery frame displays (see page 158). b Change the thread color display on the embroidery screen; thread number, color name or each time to embroider (see page 156). c When the thread number #123 is selected, select among six thread brands (see page 156). d Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting (see page 156).
Page 27: Adjusting Screen Brightness
LCD SCREEN ■ Adjusting Screen Brightness On the BRIGHTNESS OF LCD display, use Note to adjust the screen • All or part of the screen may sometimes become darker or lighter because of brightness. changes in the air temperature or other changes in the environment around the Press to make the screen darker.
Page 28: Choosing The Display Language
LCD SCREEN ■ Choosing the Display Language Press → The Sewing settings screen appears. Press → The General settings screen appears. to choose the display language. Choose from the following languages: [ENGLISH], [GERMAN], [FRENCH], [ITALIAN], [DUTCH], [SPANISH], [DANISH], [FINNISH], [SWEDISH], [PORTUGEUSE], [RUSSIAN], [NORWEGIAN] or [JAPANESE].
Page 29: Using The Machine Operation Mode Key
LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Operation Mode Key Press to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category. displays information about displays information about displays information about the main parts of the machine and their the operation buttons.
Page 30: Using The Pattern Explanation Key
LCD SCREEN Example: Displaying information about Press to return to the original upper threading screen. Press Using the Pattern Explanation Press → The lower half of the screen will change. If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch pattern, select the pattern and press to see an explanation of the stitch selection.
Page 31: Lower Threading
LOWER THREADING LOWER THREADING Turn the main power to ON. Winding the Bobbin Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft. → → → Press in that order to display a video example of bobbin winding on the LCD (see page 18).
Page 32 LOWER THREADING Pass the thread under the pin, and pass the thread around the pretension disk making CAUTION sure that the thread is under the pretension disk. • If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.
Page 33: Using The Spool Pin
LOWER THREADING ■ Using the Spool Pin Set the bobbin holder to the left, until it clicks into place. You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin before sewing. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while sewing. a Bobbin holder (switch) Memo When the bobbin holder is set to the left, it...
Page 34: Setting The Bobbin
LOWER THREADING Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far Setting the Bobbin as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position. Holding the thread with your hands, slide → → → Press the thread into the grooves on the thread guide plate.
Page 35: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread
LOWER THREADING Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the the thread unwinds to the left. bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side to close the cover. Hold the bobbin lightly with your right hand, and then guide the thread with your Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread...
Page 36 LOWER THREADING Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. Gently pull the upper thread, and a loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate. Pull up the bobbin thread, then pass it under the presser foot and pull it about 100 mm (approx.
Page 37: Upper Threading
UPPER THREADING UPPER THREADING Turn the main power to ON. Threading Using the “Automatic Press the “Needle Position” button to raise Threading” Button the needle. → → → Press in that order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 18). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.
Page 38 UPPER THREADING Press the “Automatic Threading” button to Memo have the machine automatically thread the When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, needle. use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool. a Spool cap (small) b Thread spool (cross-wound thread) c Space Holding the thread with your hands, slide...
Page 39: Threading Manually
UPPER THREADING Turn the main power to ON. Note When the “Automatic Threading” button is Turn the handwheel so that the line on the pressed, the presser foot will be automatically machine is aligned with the line on the lowered. handwheel.
Page 40 UPPER THREADING Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far Pull the thread under the thread path guide. as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position. CAUTION • If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.
Page 41: Using The Twin Needle Mode
UPPER THREADING Lower the presser foot lever. Using the Twin Needle Mode The twin needle can only be used for patterns that show after being selected. Before you select a stitch pattern, make sure the stitch can be sewn in the twin needle mode (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART”...
Page 42 UPPER THREADING Pass the thread through the needle bar Hold the thread from the spool with both thread guides on the needle bar, then hands, and place the thread in the thread thread the needle on the left side. guide. Do not place the thread in the bobbin winding thread guide.
Page 43: Using Threads That Unwind Quickly
UPPER THREADING Select a stitch pattern. (Example: Using Threads that Unwind Quickly Refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual for proper stitch to use with presser foot “J”. ■ Using the Spool Net → The Selected stitch is displayed. If using transparent nylon thread, metallic thread, or Note other strong thread, place the included spool net...
Page 44: Changing The Presser Foot
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION • Always press on the screen before changing the presser foot. If is not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury. •...
Page 45: Attaching The Walking Foot
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Lower the presser foot lever. Insert the Attaching the Walking Foot screw, and tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver. The walking foot holds the fabric between the presser foot and the feed dogs to feed the fabric. This enables you to have better fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics (such as quilting or velvet) or fabrics that slip easily (such as vinyl...
Page 46: Changing The Needle
CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE CAUTION • Always press on the screen before changing the needle. If is not pressed and the Start/ Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.
Page 47 CHANGING THE NEEDLE With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use a screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.
Page 48: About The Needle
CHANGING THE NEEDLE ■ About the Needle The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are some things to keep in mind about needles.
Page 49: Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
Chapter Sewing Basics SEWING ....................38 Sewing a Stitch......................38 ■ Using the Foot Controller....................39 Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ................40 Sewing Curves ......................40 Changing Sewing Direction ..................40 Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics...................41 ■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot .............41 ■ If the Fabric does not Feed at the Beginning of Stitching..........41 Sewing Lightweight Fabrics ..................41 STITCH SETTINGS ................42 Setting the Stitch Width ..................42...
Page 50: Sewing
SEWING SEWING CAUTION • To avoid injury, pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation. Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation. • Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury. •...
Page 51: Using The Foot Controller
SEWING Press the “Start/Stop” button to start Note sewing. • When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon Guide the fabric lightly by hand. thread, or other decorative threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser foot and remove the fabric.
Page 52: Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
SEWING Slowly depress the foot controller to start Sewing Curves sewing. Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve. Memo The speed set using the sewing speed con- troller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.
Page 53: Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics
SEWING ■ If the Fabric does not Feed at the Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics Beginning of Stitching If the fabric does not feed when starting to sew or The sewing machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm when sewing thick seams, press the black button on (approx.
Page 54: Stitch Settings
STITCH SETTINGS STITCH SETTINGS When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings. Note • Settings for some stitches cannot be changed (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual).
Page 55: Setting The Thread Tension
STITCH SETTINGS ■ Proper Thread Tension Press to lengthen the stitch length. The upper and lower threads should cross near the center of the fabric. If the thread tension is not properly set, the seam may have a poor finish or the fabric may pucker.
Page 56: Useful Functions
USEFUL FUNCTIONS USEFUL FUNCTIONS Set the fabric in the start position and start Automatic Reinforcement sewing. Stitching After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing.
Page 57: Automatic Thread Cutting
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Set the fabric in the start position and start Automatic Thread Cutting sewing. After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing, and trim the threads at the end of sewing.
Page 58: Locking The Screen
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ■ Using the Knee Lifter Locking the Screen Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free If the screen is locked before starting to sew, the to handle the fabric. various settings such as the stitch width and stitch Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the length are locked and cannot be changed.
Page 59: Chapter 3 Utility Stitches
Chapter Utility Stitches ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics ..............83 SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ......48 ■ Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do not Fit into the Button Holder Plate ............83 Selecting a Stitch .............. 48 Four-step Buttonholes............84 ■ Stitch Selection Screens............48 ■ Darning..................86 ■...
Page 60: Selecting Utility Stitches
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES Selecting a Stitch ■ Stitch Selection Screens There are 5 categories of Utility Stitches. indicates that there is more than one stitch selection screen for that category. Straight/Overcasting/Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes/Bar tacks Multi-directional Sewing...
Page 61: Using The Mirror Image Key
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Using the Mirror Image Key Turn the main power to ON. → Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight Depending on the type of utility stitch you select, you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of stitch (Middle)”...
Page 62: Saving Your Stitch Settings
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES Press to change the thread color of Saving Your Stitch Settings the stitch on the screen. The settings for the zigzag stitch width, stitch Press to display an enlarged image of the length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting, automatic reinforcement stitching, etc., are preset stitch.
Page 63: Using The Sewing Type Selection Key
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES Press the numbered key of the settings to be Press retrieved. Press to return to the original screen without retrieving settings. → The settings are saved and the original screen automatically appears. Memo a Numbered keys If you try to save settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch, a Press message will appear.
Page 64 SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES Example: Displaying information about Read the explanations and select the overcasting appropriate stitch. Press to scroll the page. Press → The screen displays directions for sewing the → The advice screen is displayed. selected stitch. Follow the directions to sew the stitch. Press Press to view the next page.
Page 65: Sewing The Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES SEWING THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Straight stitch (Left) General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while 0.0 - 7.0 0.2 - 5.0 pressing “Reverse/...
Page 66 SEWING THE STITCHES Select a stitch. CAUTION Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin, or any other objects, during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, causing injury. When sewing is completed, hold the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”...
Page 67: Changing The Needle Position (Left Or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate...
Page 68: Basting
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Basting Set the straight stitch needle plate in place and use the screwdriver to tighten the plate. Select and attach presser foot “J”. Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches, then continue sewing. Insert the bobbin case in its original position, and then attach the needle plate cover.
Page 69: Dart Seam
SEWING THE STITCHES Iron the dart to one side so that it is flat. Dart Seam Select and attach presser foot “J”. Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the dart and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching the fabric.
Page 70: Flat Fell Seam
SEWING THE STITCHES Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to Flat Fell Seam the seam line, then trim excess thread leaving 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches). Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly. Select and attach presser foot “J”. Sew the finish line, then cut half of the seam allowance from the side on which the flat fell seam will lie.
Page 71: Pintuck
SEWING THE STITCHES Fold the longer seam allowance around the Select and attach presser foot “I”. shorter one, and sew the edge of the fold. Sew a straight stitch along the fold. When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitching are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing.
Page 72: Zigzag Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, appliqué, patchwork, and many other applications. Select a stitch, and attach presser foot “J”. If the stitch which you select has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches by holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”...
Page 73: Patchwork (For Crazy Quilt)
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) Snap the cord guide bobbin cover into place, making sure that the gimp thread can Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it be fed freely. over the lower fabric, then sew so that the stitch bridges both pieces of fabric.
Page 74: Elastic Zigzag Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching, overcasting, darning, or a wide variety of other uses. Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto.
Page 75: Overcasting
SEWING THE STITCHES Overcasting Use for the beginning and end of seams in skirts or trousers, and the beginning and end of all cuttings. Use presser foot “G”, presser foot “J”, or the side cutter attachment depending on the kind of overcasting stitch you select.
Page 76: Overcasting Using Presser Foot "J
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Overcasting stitch Reinforced seaming of stretch 0.0 - 7.0 0.5 - 4.0 fabric (3/16) (0 - 9/32)
Page 77: Overcasting Using The Side Cutter
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. CAUTION • Make sure to only select one of the stitches listed below. Using another stitch may cause the needle to hit the presser foot and break, possibly causing injury.
Page 78: When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using The Side Cutter
SEWING THE STITCHES Select a stitch. Start sewing. → A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn. Note If the width has been adjusted, turn the hand- wheel by hand to check that the needle does Make a cut of approximately 20 mm not touch the side cutter.
Page 79: Quilting
SEWING THE STITCHES Quilting You can make beautiful quilts quickly and easily with this machine. When making a quilt, you will find it convenient to use the knee lifter and foot controller to free your hands for other tasks (see “Using the Foot Controller”...
Page 80: Piecing
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Piecing ■ Quilting Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called Sewing together the quilt top, batting, and backing is piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks, make called quilting. You can sew the quilt with the sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (approx.
Page 81: Appliqué
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Appliqué Select and attach presser foot “J”. Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric and then cut around it, leaving a 3 to 5 mm Use the quilting appliqué stitch to attach (approx. 1/8 to 3/16 inch) seam allowance. the appliqué.
Page 82: Quilting With Satin Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches Press to use the speed control slide Use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches. If to control the stitch width. you set the speed control slide to control the stitch width, you can make subtle changes in the stitch Set the width control to “ON”.
Page 83: Free-Motion Quilting
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Free-motion Quilting Lower the feed dog position switch, located With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be at the rear of the base of the machine, to lowered (using the feed dog position switch) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.
Page 84: Blind Hem Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES Blind Hem Stitches Select from these stitches to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts. Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto.
Page 85: Appliqué
SEWING THE STITCHES Remove the basting stitches and turn the Appliqué fabric over. Use a temporary spray adhesive, fabric glue or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to the fabric. This will keep the fabric from moving during sewing. a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric Memo...
Page 86: Shelltuck Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Sewing Sharp Curves To make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the fabric in half along the bias. Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an attractive finish to the seam.
Page 87: Scallop Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES Scallop Stitches Top Stitching This wave-shaped running stitch is called the For a decorative look called “Crazy Quilting”, the scallop stitch. Use this stitch to decorate the edges following stitches can be sewn on top of a pressed of blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as a seam allowance.
Page 88: Smocking Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES Sew the spaces between the straight seams. Smocking Stitches Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on clothes, etc. Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and loosen the upper thread tension to approximately 2.0 (See pages 42 through 43).
Page 89: Tape Or Elastic Attaching
SEWING THE STITCHES Attach presser foot “J”. Align the center of Place the tape over the gather, and hold it the presser foot with the middle of the in place with basting pins. space between the fabrics and begin sewing. a Tape Select a Basting stitches...
Page 90: Heirloom
SEWING THE STITCHES Start sewing. Heirloom Example: Illustration of finished product ■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch) Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems, and decorative stitching on shirt fronts. Memo Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a little stiffness. Insert a type 130/705H, size 100/16 Wing needle.
Page 91: Hemstitching (3)
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Hemstitching (3) Press to create a mirror image of the Pull out several threads from both sides of stitch. the 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) area which are not yet open. Sew the opposite side to keep the stitch symmetrical.
Page 92: One-Step Buttonholes
SEWING THE STITCHES One-step Buttonholes With one-step buttonholes, you can make buttonholes appropriate to the size of your button. Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Narrow rounded Buttonhole on light to medium 3.0 - 5.0 0.2 - 1.0...
Page 93 SEWING THE STITCHES One-step buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. a Reinforcement stitching 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.
Page 94 SEWING THE STITCHES Align the presser foot with the mark on the Gently hold the end of the upper thread, fabric, and lower the presser foot. and then start sewing. Feed the fabric carefully by hand while the buttonhole is sewn. a Mark on the fabric b Marks on the presser foot →...
Page 95: Sewing Stretch Fabrics
SEWING THE STITCHES Once sewing is completed, gently pull the Memo gimp thread to remove any slack, and trim For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch off any excess. to make a hole in the rounded end of the but- tonhole.
Page 96: Four-Step Buttonholes
SEWING THE STITCHES Four-step Buttonholes You can sew 4-step buttonholes using the following 4 stitches together. You can sew any desired length for the buttonhole when using 4-step buttonholes. 4-step buttonholes are a good option when attaching oversize buttons. Note When changing the stitch settings for the left side of the buttonhole, make sure that all setting should be changed to match.
Page 97 SEWING THE STITCHES Press the “Start/Stop” button to start sewing. Sew the desired length for the buttonhole and press the “Start/Stop” button again. Select stitch to sew the bar tack and press the “Start/Stop” button. → The machine will automatically stop after sewing the bar tack.
Page 98: Darning
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applications. Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Darning Darning of medium weight fabric 2.5 - 7.0 0.4 - 2.5 (1/4) (3/32 - 1/4)
Page 99 SEWING THE STITCHES Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. a Buttonhole lever a Metal bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to start the machine.
Page 100: Bar Tacks
SEWING THE STITCHES Bar Tacks Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Bar tack Reinforcement at opening of...
Page 101: Bar Tacks On Thick Fabrics
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside buttonhole foot. the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot and allow for easier feeding.
Page 102: Button Sewing
SEWING THE STITCHES Button Sewing Buttons can be sewn on using the machine. Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be attached. Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto.
Page 103: Attaching 4 Hole Buttons
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons Tie the ends of the bobbin thread from the beginning and end of sewing together on Sew the two holes closest to you. Then raise the the wrong side of the fabric. presser foot and move the fabric so that the needle goes into the next two holes, and sew them in the Note...
Page 104: Eyelet
SEWING THE STITCHES Eyelet Use this stitch for making belt holes and other similar applications. Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Eyelet For making eyelets, holes on 7.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 belts, etc.
Page 105: Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch And Zigzag Stitch)
SEWING THE STITCHES Set the needle in the fabric at the sewing Multi-directional Sewing start point, and sew seam “1” as shown. (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. Remove the flat bed attachment to create the free arm function.
Page 106: Zipper Insertion
SEWING THE STITCHES Press the seam allowance open and attach Zipper Insertion the zipper with a basting stitch in the middle of each side of the zipper tape. ■ Centered Zipper Use for bags and other such applications. Select a Basting stitches b Zipper c Wrong side Remove presser foot “J”.
Page 107: Inserting A Side Zipper
SEWING THE STITCHES Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the CAUTION zipper, while maintaining 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) of sewing space. Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper during sewing. If the needle strikes the zipper, the needle may break, leading to injury.
Page 108 SEWING THE STITCHES Set the presser foot in the 3 mm (approx. Remove the presser foot, and reattach it so 1/8 inch) margin. that the left side of the pin is attached to the presser foot holder. Starting from the end of the zipper opening, When sewing the left side of the zipper, the needle sew to a point about 50 mm (approx.
Page 109: Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches
Chapter Character/ Decorative Stitches SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS....................98 ■ Stitch Selection Screens............................99 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/ 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns ..............100 Alphabet Characters ..............................100 ■ Deleting Characters............................. 101 ■ Character Spacing Adjustment ..........................101 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS ....................102 Sewing Attractive Finishes .............................
Page 110: Selecting Stitch Patterns
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Press to display the screen below. a Decorative stitch patterns b 7mm decorative stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width. c Satin stitch patterns d 7mm satin stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width. e Cross stitch f Utility decorative stitch patterns g Alphabet characters (gothic font)
Page 111: Stitch Selection Screens
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Stitch Selection Screens There are 9 categories of Character/Decorative stitch patterns. indicates that there is more than one stitch selection screen for that category. Decorative Stitch Patterns 7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns Satin Stitch Patterns 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Cross Stitch Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns Alphabet Characters...
Page 112: Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7Mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Selecting Decorative Stitch Alphabet Characters Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/ Press to select a 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross font. Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns Select the category of the pattern you want to sew. Press the key of the stitch pattern you want to sew.
Page 113: Deleting Characters
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Deleting Characters ■ Character Spacing Adjustment Press to display the setting screen. Press to delete the last character. Press to adjust character spacing. Press to increase and press to decrease the character spacing. Memo Characters are deleted individually starting with the last character entered.
Page 114: Sewing Stitch Patterns
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Sewing Attractive Finishes To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for the proper fabric/needle/thread combinations. Note • Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so you should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project.
Page 115: Making Adjustments
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Memo Making Adjustments If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sewing, the pattern may not turn out correctly. Also, Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the pattern, there may be move- depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the ment to the left and right as well as front and stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc.
Page 116 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Sew the stitch pattern again. Press , and then adjust the pattern If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, make with the FINE ADJUST VERTI. or HORIZ. adjustments again. Adjust until the stitch pattern comes out correctly. displays.
Page 117: Editing Stitch Patterns
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS EDITING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Key Functions You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make mirror images, etc. Note • Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a pattern is selected.
Page 118: Changing The Size
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Display Key Name Explanation Page Single/Repeat sewing Press this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches. Elongation key When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings.
Page 119: Changing The Length (For 7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing the Length (for 7mm Creating a Horizontal Mirror Satin Stitch Patterns Only) Image To create a horizontal mirror image, select a stitch When stitch patterns are selected, press pattern then press choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings.
Page 120: Changing Thread Density (For Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing Thread Density Checking the Image (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) You can display an actual size image of the selected stitch pattern. You can also check and After selecting the pattern, press to select change the colors of the image on the screen. your preferred thread density.
Page 121 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Press to display the enlarged image. to view any part of the image that extends out of the viewable display area. Press to return to the original screen. Memo You can also sew from this screen when the presser foot symbol is displayed.
Page 122: Combining Stitch Patterns
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches, satin stitches, or stitches you design with MY CUSTOM STITCH function (see chapter 7 for information about MY CUSTOM STITCH). You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns, and others.
Page 123 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Press Select → The display returns to the stitch selection screen. Press Press Memo Patterns are deleted individually starting with the last pattern entered by pressing Press to sew the pattern continuously. Press to view the completed pattern (see page 108).
Page 124: Combining Large And Small Stitch Patterns
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Press to sew continuously. Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns Example: → The entered pattern is repeated. Combining Horizontal Mirror Press Image Stitch Patterns → The large size stitch will be selected. Example: Press again, then press to select the small size.
Page 125: Combining Stitch Patterns Of Different Length
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Combining Stitch Patterns of Press Different Length Example: Press again, then press Press , then press once. → The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis. → The length of the image is set to Press Select again, then press 3 times.
Page 126: Making Step Stitch Patterns (For 7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Example: Press Press Press → The entered pattern is repeated. Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) You can use the keys with 7mm satin stitch patterns to create a step effect. → The next stitch pattern will move to the right. Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are called step stitch patterns.
Page 127: More Examples
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS ■ More Examples Press → → → → Press → The next stitch pattern will move to the left. Press → → → → → Press → → → → → → Press → The entered pattern is repeated. →...
Page 128: Using The Memory Function
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Stitch Data Precautions Observe the following precautions when using stitch data other than that created and saved in this machine. ■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used • Only .pmu stitch data files can be used with this machine. Using data other than that created using this machine may cause the machine to malfunction.
Page 129: Trademarks
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ■ Trademarks • Secure Digital (SD) Card is a registered trademark or a trademark of SD Card Association. • CompactFlash is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sandisk Corporation. • Memory Stick is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sony Corporation. •...
Page 130: Saving Stitch Patterns In The Machine's Memory
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory Press to return to the original screen without saving. You can save often-used stitch patterns in the machine’s memory. The machine’s memory can hold up to 20 stitch patterns. Note •...
Page 131 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Choose a stitch pattern to delete. Press Press so the pattern saved in that pocket If you decide not to delete the stitch pattern, press appears. If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed, press to view the entire stitch pattern.
Page 132: Saving Stitch Patterns To Usb Media (Commercially Available)
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Insert the USB media into the USB port Saving Stitch Patterns to USB connector on the machine. Media (Commercially Available) When sending stitch patterns from the machine to USB media, plug the USB media into the machine’s USB port.
Page 133: Saving Stitch Patterns In The Computer
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer Using the included USB cable, the stitch machine can be connected to your computer, and the stitch patterns can be temporarily retrieved from and saved on your computer. Note •...
Page 134: Retrieving Stitch Patterns From The Machine's Memory
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Select the stitch pattern’s .pmu file and Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve. copy the file to the computer. Press so the pattern saved in that pocket appears. If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed, press to view the entire stitch pattern.
Page 135: Recalling From Usb Media
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press the key of the stitch pattern you want Recalling from USB Media to recall. You can recall a specific stitch pattern from either directly USB media or a folder in the USB media. If the stitch pattern is under the folder, move down layers of folders following a path to it.
Page 136: Recalling From The Computer
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press Recalling from the Computer Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB connectors for the computer and for the machine (see page 121). On the computer, open “My Computer” then go to “Removable Disk”. →...
Page 137: Chapter 5 Embroidery
Chapter Embroidery BEFORE EMBROIDERING ......126 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ..154 Embroidery Step by Step..........126 Adjusting Thread Tension ..........154 ■ Correct Thread Tension ............154 Attaching Embroidery Foot “W”........127 ■ Upper Thread is Too Tight ............154 Attaching the Embroidery Unit ........128 ■...
Page 138: Before Embroidering
BEFORE EMBROIDERING BEFORE EMBROIDERING Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step 9 Step 6, 8 Step 3 Step 4 Step 1, 2 Step 7 Step 5 Step # Action Page Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot “W”.
Page 139: Attaching Embroidery Foot "W
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Push the black button on the presser foot Attaching Embroidery Foot “W” holder and remove the presser foot. CAUTION • When attaching a presser foot, always press on the screen. You may accidentally press the “Start/Stop” button and possibly cause injury.
Page 140: Attaching The Embroidery Unit
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Use the included screwdriver to firmly Turn the main power to OFF, and remove tighten the screw of the presser foot holder. the flat bed attachment. Open the cover of the connection port. CAUTION • Use the included screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw of the presser foot holder.
Page 141: Removing The Embroidery Unit
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Turn the main power to ON. → The following message will appear. CAUTION • Always remove the embroidery frame before Press pressing . Otherwise, the frame may strike the embroidery foot, and possibly cause injury. • The embroidery unit will not fit in the storage case if this step is not done.
Page 142: Selecting Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS SELECTING PATTERNS ■ Copyright Information The patterns stored in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited. There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns stored in the machine’s memory (see the “QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE”...
Page 143: Pattern Selection Screens
SELECTING PATTERNS ■ Pattern Selection Screens There are 7 categories of patterns in this machine. indicates that there is more than one pattern selection screen for that category. Embroidery patterns Heirloom patterns Border patterns Alphabet characters Cross stitch patterns Floral alphabet patterns Frame patterns...
Page 144: Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Heirloom Patterns/Border Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS Press to create a mirror image of the Selecting Embroidery Patterns/ Heirloom Patterns/Border pattern as needed. Patterns/Cross stitch Patterns/ If you make a mistake selecting the pattern, press the key of the pattern you want to embroider. Floral alphabet Patterns Select the category of the pattern you want to embroider.
Page 145: Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS Press to change the Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns selection screen, and then enter the characters that you want to embroider. If you want to change the size of a character, select Press the character and then press to change the size.
Page 146: Selecting Frame Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS Press Selecting Frame Patterns Press Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen. → The sewing screen is displayed. Proceed to see “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 136 to embroider the pattern.
Page 147: Selecting Patterns From Embroidery Cards
SELECTING PATTERNS Proceed to see “VIEWING THE SEWING Insert the card completely into the slot on SCREEN” on page 136 to embroider the the right side of the machine. pattern. Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed arrow is facing the front.
Page 148: Viewing The Sewing Screen
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN a Shows the presser foot code. Attach embroidery foot “W” for all embroidery projects. When the foot presser symbol is displayed on the screen, you are able to sew. b Shows the boundary for embroidering with the extra large frame (30 cm × 18 cm (approx. 12 inches × 7 inches)). c Shows a preview of the selected pattern.
Page 149: Key Functions
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN ■ Key Functions Using these keys, you can change the size of the pattern, rotate the pattern, etc. Display Key Name Explanation Page Image key Press this key for a preview of the sewn image. Arrow keys Press an arrow key to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow.
Page 150: Preparing The Fabric
PREPARING THE FABRIC PREPARING THE FABRIC CAUTION • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) may cause the needle to break. • When using layers with thicker batting etc., you can sew more attractive embroidery by adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in the embroidery settings screen (see below).
Page 151: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame
PREPARING THE FABRIC Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ■ Types of Embroidery Frames Extra Large Large Medium Small Can embroider an area Can embroider an area Can embroider an area Can embroider an area 30 cm × 18 cm 18 cm ×...
Page 152: Inserting The Fabric
PREPARING THE FABRIC ■ Inserting the Fabric Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw, and then remove the slack in the fabric by Note pulling on the edges and corners. Do not • If the fabric is placed loose in the embroidery loosen the screw.
Page 153: Embroidering Small Fabrics Or Fabric Edges
PREPARING THE FABRIC Return the frame adjustment screw to its Remove the embroidery sheet. initial position. ■ Using the Embroidery Sheet When you want to embroider the pattern in a Embroidering Small Fabrics or particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the frame.
Page 154: Embroidering Ribbons Or Tape
PREPARING THE FABRIC ■ Embroidering Ribbons or Tape Secure with double-sided tape or a temporary spray adhesive. a Ribbon b Stabilizer...
Page 155: Attaching The Embroidery Frame
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Note Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to Lower the frame-securing lever to be level raise the presser foot. with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder.
Page 156: Confirming The Pattern Position
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. You can check the layout before starting embroidery and change the position. Checking the Pattern Position From , press the key for the position The embroidery frame moves and shows the that you want to check.
Page 157: Previewing The Completed Pattern
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Press to return to the original Previewing the Completed Pattern screen. Press → An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered appears. Press to select the frame used in the preview. Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected. Press to see a full screen preview.
Page 158: Sewing An Embroidery Pattern
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN Sewing Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (see page 138) and hooping the fabric in the frame (see page 139) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used.
Page 159: Sewing Embroidery Patterns
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN Remove the thread for the first color from Sewing Embroidery Patterns the machine. Thread the machine with the next color. Repeat the same steps for embroidering the Example: remaining colors. → When the last color is sewn, “Finish sewing” will appear on the display.
Page 160: Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN ■ When Threading Manually Sewing Embroidery Patterns Thread the machine manually with the first Which Use Appliqué color (see “Threading Manually” on page 27). There are some patterns which call for an appliqué inside the pattern. When sewing an embroidery pattern with an appliqué, the color sewing order display shows “Appliqué...
Page 161 SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN Remove the appliqué material from the Apply a thin layer of adhesive or spray embroidery frame, and then cut carefully adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece along the stitching. After cutting, remove all and attach it to the appliqué position so that of the stitching thread carefully.
Page 162: Adjustments During The Embroidery Process
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Note • Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly. Unlock the frame-securing lever and If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread remove the embroidery frame.
Page 163: If The Thread Breaks During Sewing
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Press , or to move the If the Thread Breaks During needle back the correct number of stitches Sewing before the spot where the thread broke. If you cannot move back to the spot where the Press the “Start/Stop”...
Page 164: Restarting From The Beginning
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Restarting from the Beginning Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power Press The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped. The next time that the machine is turned on, you can choose whether or not to continue the stopped sewing operation.
Page 165 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Press → The previous sewing screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears. Memo If you want to start a new operation, press so the pattern selection screen appears. Continue embroidering. a Stitch number when embroidery is resumed...
Page 166: Making Embroidery Adjustments
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press Adjusting Thread Tension When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric. ■ Correct Thread Tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric.
Page 167: Using The Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Using the Automatic Thread Using the Thread Trimming Cutting Function Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) (END COLOR TRIM) The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within The automatic thread cutting function will the color. This function is initially turned on. To cut the thread at the end of sewing each color.
Page 168: Adjusting The Embroidery Speed
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press to turn off JUMP STITCH Adjusting the Embroidery Speed TRIM. Press and Embroidery. In the MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED display, to change the maximum embroidery speed. → The key will display as You can choose from 3 different speed levels. The machine will not trim the thread before moving to the next stitching.
Page 169: Changing The Thread Color Display
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS When the thread number #123 Changing the Thread Color Display displayed, use to select from six embroidery thread brands pictured below. You can display the name of the thread colors, the time or embroidery thread number. Memo Colors on the screen may vary slightly from actual spool colors.
Page 170: Changing The Embroidery Frame Display
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Changing the Embroidery Frame Display Press Press In the FRAME DISPLAY, use change the embroidery frame display mode. There are 10 choices. a Extra large frame embroidering area b Center line c Large frame embroidering area d Medium frame embroidering area e Small frame embroidering area f Grid lines Press...
Page 171: Revising The Pattern
REVISING THE PATTERN REVISING THE PATTERN CAUTION • When you have revised the pattern, check the display of available embroidery frames and use an appropriate frame. If you use an embroidery frame not displayed as available for use, the presser foot may strike the frame and possibly cause injury.
Page 172: Changing The Size
REVISING THE PATTERN Select the direction in which to change the Press size. Press to enlarge the pattern. Press to shrink the pattern. Press to stretch the pattern horizontally. Press to compact the pattern horizontally. Press to stretch the pattern vertically. Press to compact the pattern vertically.
Page 173: Rotating The Pattern
REVISING THE PATTERN Select the angle of rotation for the pattern. Rotating the Pattern Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left. Press Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right. Press to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left.
Page 174: Creating A Horizontal Mirror Image
REVISING THE PATTERN Creating a Horizontal Mirror Changing the Density (Alphabet Image Character and Frame Patterns Only) Press so it appears as to create a The thread density for some alphabet character horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern. and frame patterns can be changed. Press again to return the pattern to normal.
Page 175: Changing The Colors Of Alphabet Character Patterns
REVISING THE PATTERN Change the density. Changing the Colors of Alphabet Press to make the pattern less dense. Character Patterns Press to make the pattern more dense. Combined alphabet character patterns can be sewn with each letter in a different color. If “MULTI COLOR”...
Page 176: Using The Memory Function
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Embroidery Data Precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine. CAUTION • When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches.
Page 177: Precautions On Using The Computer To Create And Save Data
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data • If the file name of embroidery data cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special characters, the file is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file. •...
Page 178: Saving Embroidery Patterns In The Machine's Memory
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory Press to return to the original screen without saving. You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often; for example, your name or other combined patterns, patterns that have been rotated or had the size changed, patterns that have had the sewing position changed, etc.
Page 179 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Select the pattern you want to delete. Press If you decide not to delete the pattern, press Press → The “Saving” screen displays. When the pattern is saved, the display returns to the original screen automatically. Note •...
Page 180: Saving Embroidery Patterns To Usb Media (Commercially Available)
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Insert the USB media into the USB port Saving Embroidery Patterns to connector on the machine. USB Media (Commercially Available) When sending embroidery patterns from the machine to USB media, plug the USB media into the machine’s USB port. Depending on the type of USB media being used, either directly plug the USB device into the machine’s USB port or plug the USB Card Writer/Reader into the machine’s...
Page 181: Saving Embroidery Patterns In The Computer
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press when the pattern you want to Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer save is in the sewing screen. Using the included USB cable, the machine can be connected to your computer, and the embroidery patterns can be temporarily retrieved from and saved in your computer.
Page 182: Retrieving Patterns From The Machine's Memory
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory Press → The sewing screen is displayed. Recalling from USB Media You can recall a specific embroider pattern from → The machine displays the patterns currently in the either directly USB media or a folder in the USB memory.
Page 183: Recalling From The Computer
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press when there is a subfolder to Press sort two or more stitch patterns to USB media, the embroidery pattern in the subfolder is displayed. Press to return to the original screen without recalling. → The sewing screen is displayed. Recalling from the Computer Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB port connectors for the...
Page 184 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Move/copy the pattern data to “Removable Press the key of the pattern you want to Disk”. recall. Press to return to the original screen. → Pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to the machine. Note •...
Page 185: Embroidery Applications
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a Using a Frame Pattern to Make temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqué created in step . Attach the an Appliqué (1) appliqué to the base fabric matching the shapes.
Page 186: Using A Frame Pattern To Make An Appliqué (2)
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Remove the embroidery frame from the Using a Frame Pattern to Make embroidery unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches. an Appliqué (2) This is a second method to make appliqué using embroidery patterns. You do not have to change the fabric in the embroidery frame using this method.
Page 187: Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit
Chapter Embroidery Edit EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS............176 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT ............177 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Heirloom Patterns/Border Patterns/ Cross stitch Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame Patterns ......178 Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns ..............178 EDITING PATTERNS................181 ■ Key Functions ........................182 Moving the Pattern....................183 Rotating the Pattern ....................183 Changing the Size of the Pattern ................184 Deleting the Pattern ....................185 Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns.........185...
Page 188: Explanation Of Functions
EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS With the Embroidery Edit functions, you can combine embroidery patterns and character patterns, change the size of patterns, rotate patterns, and perform many other editing functions. This machine can perform the 9 functions listed below. ■...
Page 189: Selecting Patterns To Edit
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Prepare the machine for embroidery according to the instructions on page 126, and press display the screen below. a Embroidery patterns b Heirloom patterns c Border patterns d Cross stitch patterns e Floral alphabet patterns f Alphabet character patterns g Frame patterns h Patterns from an embroidery card (sold separately)
Page 190: Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Heirloom Patterns/Border Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Proceed to see “EDITING PATTERNS” on Selecting Embroidery Patterns/ page 181 to edit the pattern. Heirloom Patterns/Border Patterns/Cross stitch Patterns/ Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame Patterns Select the category of the pattern. Press the key of the pattern you want to edit.
Page 191 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Select the font, then enter the characters. Select the layout. (Example: (Example: A B C D) When selecting an arc, use See page 133 for more information about selecting characters. to change the degree of the arc. Press to make the arc flatter.
Page 192 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Press to return to the original screen. After you finish your selections, press → The embroidery edit screen will appear. Proceed to see “EDITING PATTERNS” on page 181 to edit the pattern.
Page 193: Editing Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS EDITING PATTERNS a Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. b Shows the size of the pattern currently selected. c Shows the distance from the center of the frame. d Shows the color currently selected, and the number of colors in the pattern. e Shows the degree of rotation for the pattern.
Page 194: Key Functions
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Key Functions Display Key Name Explanation Page Arrow keys Press these keys to move the pattern in the direction indicated by the arrow on Center key) the key. (Press to return the pattern to its original position.) Border key Press this key to make a repeating pattern.
Page 195: Moving The Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS Select the angle by which the pattern is Moving the Pattern rotated. Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the Press to move the pattern in the direction left. Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the shown on the key.
Page 196: Changing The Size Of The Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS Select the direction in which to change the Press to return to the original size. screen. Press to enlarge the pattern. Press to shrink the pattern. Press to stretch the pattern horizontally. Press to compact the pattern horizontally. Press to stretch the pattern vertically.
Page 197: Deleting The Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS Press the key of the layout you want to Deleting the Pattern embroider. See page 179 for more information about layout types. Press to delete the pattern from the screen. → The display will show the selected layout. Changing the Configuration of Press Alphabet Character Patterns...
Page 198: Changing The Color Of Each Alphabet Character In A Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS to change the spacing. Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern Press to widen the character spacing. Press to tighten the character spacing. Press so you can assign a thread Press to return the pattern to its original appearance.
Page 199: Changing The Thread Color
EDITING PATTERNS Press to choose a new Changing the Thread Color color from the color palette. You can change the thread color by moving the color to be changed to the top of the sewing order To return to the original color, press .
Page 200: Creating A Custom Thread Table
EDITING PATTERNS to select one of the thread Creating a Custom Thread Table brands in the machine. You can create a custom thread table containing the thread colors that you most often use. You can select thread colors from the machine’s extensive list of thread colors from five different thread to enter a color’s 4-digit number.
Page 201: Choosing A Color From The Custom Thread Table
EDITING PATTERNS Repeat the previous steps until all desired Press thread colors are specified. To delete a specified color from the palette, press Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified. To delete a specified color from the palette, press Press to return to the original screen.
Page 202: Designing Repeated Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS Press Designing Repeated Patterns ■ Sewing Repeated Patterns Using the border function, you can create stitches using repeated patterns. You can also adjust the spacing of the patterns within a repeated pattern stitch. Select a pattern, and then press Press a Color palette/Custom thread change key b Color palette...
Page 203 EDITING PATTERNS Select the direction in which the pattern Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern. will be repeated. To widen spacing, press To tighten spacing, press a Vertical direction b Horizontal direction c Repeating and deleting keys Memo d Spacing keys You can only adjust the spacing of patterns →...
Page 204: Repeating One Element Of A Repeated Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Repeating One Element of a Press Repeated Pattern By using the Cut function, you can select one element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element. This function allows you to design complex repeated patterns. Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut.
Page 205: Assigning Thread Marks
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Assigning Thread Marks Repeat the selected element. By sewing thread marks, you can easily align Press to finish repeating. patterns when sewing a series. When sewing is finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the shape of an arrow will be sewn using the final thread.
Page 206: After Editing
EDITING PATTERNS After Editing Press to select the thread mark to Press be sewn. Memo • When there are two or more elements, use If you want to sew the pattern immediately, to select a press to call up the sewing screen. pattern that you want to assign a thread mark(s) to.
Page 207: Combining Patterns
COMBINING PATTERNS COMBINING PATTERNS Editing Combined Patterns to view P.4, then select Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing Press to select an embroidery pattern. Press...
Page 208 COMBINING PATTERNS Press Select and enter “Sewing”. After selecting , press to change the character size to M, then enter the remaining characters. Press to enter the alphabet characters. → The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the display. Press to move the characters.
Page 209: Sewing Combined Patterns
COMBINING PATTERNS Press to change the color of the Sewing Combined Patterns characters. Combined patterns will be embroidered in the See page 187 for more information about changing order they were entered. In this example, the the color. embroidery order will be as follows: →...
Page 210: Using The Memory Function
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION In the same way as embroidery patterns in Chapter 5, you can save and retrieve edited embroidery patterns to and from the machine’s memory, a personal computer, or USB media. Refer to the relevant sections in Chapter 5 on saving and retrieving embroidery patterns and follow the same procedures in order to save and retrieve edited embroidery patterns.
Page 211: Chapter 7 My Custom Stitch
Chapter MY CUSTOM STITCH DESIGNING A STITCH..............200 ENTERING STITCH DATA ..............202 ■ Key Functions ........................202 ■ Moving a Point ......................204 ■ Moving Part or All of the Design ...................205 ■ Inserting New Points .....................206 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES ..........207 Storing Custom Stitches in Your List ..............207 ■...
Page 212: Designing A Stitch
DESIGNING A STITCH DESIGNING A STITCH ™ Decide the spacing of the stitch. By using the MY CUSTOM STITCH function, you can register stitches you have created yourself. By adjusting the spacing of a stitch, you can create You can also sew designs combining MY various patterns with one stitch.
Page 213 DESIGNING A STITCH Examples of Custom Stitches Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch...
Page 214: Entering Stitch Data
ENTERING STITCH DATA ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Key Functions a This area displays the stitch being created. b Displays the number of the present set point over the total number of points in the stitch. c Displays the y-coordinate of over the x-coordinate of Display Key Name...
Page 215 ENTERING STITCH DATA Press to add the point indicated by Press Press To insert coordinates with the touch pen, move the tip of the pen to a desired point. Once you release the pen from the screen a point will be entered into the graph at those coordinates.
Page 216: Moving A Point
ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Moving a Point Repeat the steps above for each point that you have drawn on the grid sheet until the stitch design is drawn on the screen as a Press to move to the continuous line. point that you want to move.
Page 217: Moving Part Or All Of The Design
ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Moving Part or All of the Design Press to move the section. Press to move to the first point of the section that you want to move. To move to the first point, press To move to the last point, press You can also move by using the touch pen.
Page 218: Inserting New Points
ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Inserting New Points to move the point. Press to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point. To move to the first point, press To move to the last point, press You can also move by using the touch pen.
Page 219: Using Stored Custom Stitches
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES ■ If the Memory is Full Storing Custom Stitches in Your If the following message appears after List pressed, the stitch pattern cannot be stored because either the machine’s memory is full or the stitch Stitch patterns created using the MY CUSTOM pattern being stored is larger than the amount of ™...
Page 220: Retrieving Stored Stitches
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES Press Retrieving Stored Stitches To delete the stored stitch pattern, press Press To edit the stored stitch pattern, press → A list of stored stitch patterns is displayed. Select the stitch pattern. Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving.
Page 221: Chapter 8 Appendix
Chapter Appendix CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............210 About the Maintenance Message................210 Cleaning the LCD Screen ..................210 Cleaning the Machine Casing ................210 Cleaning the Race ....................210 Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with no marking)........211 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ..............212 Screen Visibility is Low ..................212 Touch Panel is Malfunctioning ................212 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............214 ERROR MESSAGES................217...
Page 222: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION • Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result. Press the “Needle Position” button to raise About the Maintenance Message the needle. Lower the presser foot. Turn the main power to OFF.
Page 223: Adjusting The Alternate Bobbin Case (With No Marking)
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Insert the bobbin case so that the mark Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin on the bobbin case aligns with the mark on the machine. Case (with no marking) The alternate bobbin case (with no marking) can be easily adjusted when bobbin tension changes are required to accommodate different bobbin threads.
Page 224: Adjusting The Screen
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ADJUSTING THE SCREEN Screen Visibility is Low Touch Panel is Malfunctioning If the screen is difficult to see when you turn on If the screen does not respond correctly when you the power, follow the steps below. touch a key (the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation), follow Press your finger anywhere on the screen.
Page 225 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN Using the included touch pen, lightly touch the center of each +, in order from 1 to 5. If the buzzer sounds one time after you press number 5, the operation is finished. If the buzzer sounds twice, there was an error. In this case, repeat the steps above.
Page 226: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer. You can also press then for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. Press at any time to return to the original screen.
Page 227 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page Cannot lower the Presser foot was raised using the “Presser Foot Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower presser foot with the Lifter” button. the presser foot. presser foot lever Thread tension is Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine incorrect and rethread the machine.
Page 228 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page Needle breaks Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. Needle clamp screw is not tightened. Tighten the needle clamp screw. Needle is turned or bent. Replace the needle. Using improper needle or thread for the Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle selected fabric.
Page 229: Error Messages
ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed, or if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the message.
Page 230 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when This message is displayed when the patterns you are editing take the embroidery unit is attached up too much memory, or if you and the power is turned on with are editing too many patterns for the needle in the down position.
Page 231 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery the bobbin is being wound, and mode and the small frame is the motor locks because the attached, and the selected thread is tangled, etc. pattern does not fit in the small frame.
Page 232 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when, This message is displayed when after selecting a pattern, the foot controller is pressed while the embroidery unit is attached. is pressed and the pattern is about to be deleted. This message is displayed when This message is displayed when the speed control lever is set to there is a possibility that the data...
Page 233 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when This message is displayed while the “Start/Stop” button is pushed the USB media is transmitting. and the machine is in embroidery mode, but the embroidery unit is not attached. This message is displayed when This message is displayed when you try to recall or save a pattern the memory is full and a pattern...
Page 234: Alarm Sounds
ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when This message is displayed when the automatic needle threading replacing the embroidering button is pushed while twin bobbin thread. needle sewing is set. This confirmation message This message is displayed when appears after the machine is a border pattern is displayed in turned on and the carriage of the the embroidery edit screen after...
Page 235: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification 55.6 cm (W) × 30.5 cm (H) × 25.8 cm (D) (approx. Sewing Machine Dimensions 21-7/8 inches (W) × 12 inches (H) × 10-1/8 inches (D)) 58.2 cm (W) × 31.9 cm (H) × 28.4 cm (D) (approx. Case Dimensions 22-7/8 inches (W) ×...
Page 236: Upgrading Your Machine's Software
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE You can use USB media or a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine. When an upgrade program is available on “ http://solutions.brother.com ”, please download the files following the instructions on the web site and steps below. Memo •...
Page 237: Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE When the message disappears, press Upgrade Procedure Using Computer While pressing the “Automatic Threading” button, turn the main power to ON. → The following screen will appear on the LCD. Press → The upgrade file is downloaded. Note If an error occurs, a red text error message will appear.
Page 238 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE...
Page 239: Stitch Setting Chart
STITCH SETTING CHART STITCH SETTING CHART The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used. Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name...
Page 240 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of heavyweight 2.5 - 5.0 1.0 - 4.0 fabric (3/16) (3/32 - 3/16) (3/32) (1/16 - 3/16) Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium,...
Page 241 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Blind hem stitch Hemming woven fabrics +3.0 - -3.0 1.0 - 3.5 (+1/8 - -1/8) (1/16) (1/16 - 1/8) Blind hem stitch Hemming stretch fabric +3.0 - -3.0...
Page 242 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight 1.0 - 7.0 1.5 - 4.0 at left (1/16) (1/16 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/16 - 3/16) ( J )
Page 243 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Hemstitching Decorative hems, smocking 1.5 - 7.0 1.0 - 4.0 (15/ (1/16 - 1/4) (1/16) (1/16 - 3/16) Hemstitching Decorative hems, smocking 1.5 - 7.0...
Page 244 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 4 step buttonhole 1 Left side of 4 step buttonhole 1.5 - 7.0 0.2 - 1.0 (7/32) (1/16 - 1/4) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16)
Page 245 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser Twin [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Stitch name Applications foot needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Forward (Zigzag) For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering — — — — corners Reverse (Zigzag) For attaching appliqué...
Page 246: Index
Index Index embroidery edit ...............195 Cord guide bobbin cover ..............61 Accessories Crazy quilt ..................61 included accessories ..............3 Custom Thread Table ............188 options ..................6 Cut/Tension key ................154 Accessory compartment ..............3 Adjustments screen ..................212 screen brightness ..............15 Darning ..................86 Air vent ..................
Page 247 Index Fabrics Needle fabric/thread/needle combinations ..........36 changing the needle ..............34 sewing heavyweight fabrics ............41 changing the needle position ............ 54 sewing lightweight fabrics ............41 fabric/thread/needle combinations ..........36 sewing stretch fabrics ..............83 mode ..................9 Fagoting ..................76 twin needle ................29 Feed dog position switch ..........1 Needle bar thread guides ..........
Page 248 Index Set key ..................203 for media ..............1 Settings Utility stitches automatic reinforcement stitching ..........44 key functions ................10 automatic thread cutting ............45 pattern explanation key .............18 display language ............... 16 retrieving ...................51 embroidery settings ..............14 saving ..................50 general settings .................
Page 249 Index...
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Ready

Chapter 2 Sewing Basics

Chapter 3 Utility Stitches

Chapter 4 Character/ Decorative Stitches

Chapter 5 Embroidery

Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit

Chapter 7 My Custom Stitch

Chapter 8 Appendix

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