Brother Computerized Embroidery Sewing Machine Manuals

Table of Contents

• 2

  Important Safety Instructions
• 6

  How to Use this Manual
• 7

  Table of Contents
• 10

  Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
• 10

  Machine
• 11

  Needle and Presser Foot Section
• 11

  Embroidery Unit
• 12

  Operation Buttons
• 12

  Included Accessories
• 15

  Options
• 16

  Chapter 1 Getting Ready
• 17

  Turning the Machine On/Off
• 18

  Lcd Screen
• 18

  Display Precautions
• 19

  Key Functions
• 21

  Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
• 23

  Using the Machine Operation Mode Key
• 23

  Contents of each Category
• 24

  Using the Pattern Explanation Key
• 25

  Lower/Upper Threading
• 25

  Winding the Bobbin
• 25

  Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
• 27

  Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin
• 28

  Setting the Bobbin
• 28

  Pulling up the Bobbin Thread
• 29

  Upper Threading
• 32

  Using the Twin Needle
• 34

  Changing the Presser Foot
• 34

  Removing the Presser Foot
• 34

  Attaching the Presser Foot
• 35

  Changing the Needle
• 35

  Checking the Needle
• 37

  About the Needle
• 37

  Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
• 38

  Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
• 39

  Sewing
• 39

  Sewing a Stitch
• 40

  Using the Foot Controller
• 41

  Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
• 41

  Sewing Curves
• 41

  Changing Sewing Direction
• 41

  Using the Knee Lifter
• 41

  Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 CM or Less
• 42

  Sewing Heavyweight Fabric
• 42

  Sewing Lightweight Fabric
• 42

  If the Fabric Does Not Fit under the Presser Foot
• 42

  If the Fabric Does Not Feed
• 43

  Adjusting Stitch Settings
• 43

  Adjusting the Stitch Width
• 43

  Adjusting the Stitch Length
• 44

  Adjusting the Thread Tension
• 44

  Useful Functions
• 44

  Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
• 44

  Correct Thread Tension
• 44

  Upper Thread Is too Tight
• 44

  Upper Thread Is too Loose
• 45

  Automatic Thread Cutting
• 46

  Locking the Screen
• 48

  Chapter 3 Utility Stitches
• 49

  Selecting a Utility Stitch
• 49

  Stitch Selection Screens
• 50

  Selecting a Stitch Pattern
• 50

  Saving Stitch Settings
• 50

  Using the Mirror Image Key
• 51

  Using the Sewing Type Selection Key
• 52

  Sewing the Stitches
• 52

  Straight Stitches
• 53

  Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
• 54

  Darts Seams
• 54

  Basting
• 55

  Gathering
• 55

  Flat Fell Seams
• 56

  Pintucks
• 57

  Zigzag Stitches
• 57

  Overcasting
• 57

  Appliqués
• 58

  Elastic Zigzag Stitches
• 58

  Patchwork (Crazy Quilts)
• 58

  Sewing Curves
• 58

  Tape Attaching
• 58

  Overcasting
• 59

  Overcasting
• 59

  Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G
• 60

  Overcasting Using Presser Foot "J
• 61

  Overcasting Using the Side Cutter
• 63

  Quilting
• 63

  Piecing
• 64

  Quilting
• 64

  Appliqués
• 65

  Satin Stitching
• 66

  Free-Motion Quilting
• 67

  Blind Hem Stitches
• 68

  Appliqués
• 68

  If the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold
• 68

  If the Needle Catches too Much of the Fold
• 69

  Shell Tuck Stitching
• 69

  Scalloping
• 69

  Sewing Sharp Curves
• 70

  Top Stitching
• 70

  Smocking
• 71

  Fagoting
• 72

  Tape or Elastic Attaching
• 73

  Heirloom Stitching
• 73

  Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)
• 73

  Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))
• 74

  Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
• 75

  Buttonhole Stitches
• 78

  Sewing Stretch Fabrics
• 78

  Buttons that Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate
• 79

  Darning
• 80

  Bar Tacks
• 81

  Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
• 82

  Button Sewing
• 83

  Eyelets
• 83

  Attaching a 4-Hole Button
• 83

  Attaching a Button with a Shank
• 84

  Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
• 85

  Zipper Insertion
• 85

  Centered Zipper
• 86

  Side Zipper
• 88

  Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches
• 89

  Selecting Stitch Patterns
• 89

  Stitch Selection Screens
• 90

  Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7 MM
• 90

  MM Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
• 90

  Alphabet Patterns
• 92

  Sewing Stitch Patterns
• 92

  Sewing Attractive Finishes
• 92

  Basic Sewing
• 93

  Adjusting Patterns
• 95

  Editing Stitch Patterns
• 95

  Key Functions
• 96

  Changing the Pattern Size
• 96

  Changing the Pattern Length (7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
• 96

  Creating a Vertical Mirror Image
• 96

  Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
• 97

  Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern
• 97

  Changing the Thread Density (Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
• 98

  Combining Stitch Patterns
• 98

  Before Combining Patterns
• 98

  Combining Patterns from Different Categories
• 99

  Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes
• 100

  Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations
• 101

  Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths
• 102

  Creating Step Patterns (7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
• 103

  Examples of Pattern Combinations
• 104

  Using the Memory Function
• 104

  Stitch Data Precautions
• 104

  Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory
• 104

  Types of Stitch Data that Can be Used
• 104

  Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can be Used
• 104

  Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
• 105

  If the Memory Is Full
• 106

  Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer
• 107

  Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory
• 108

  Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer
• 110

  Chapter 5 Embroidery
• 111

  Before Embroidering
• 112

  Attaching Embroidery Foot "U
• 113

  Attaching the Embroidery Unit
• 114

  Removing the Embroidery Unit
• 115

  Selecting Embroidery Patterns
• 115

  Copyright Information
• 115

  Pattern Selection Screens
• 116

  One-Point Patterns/Floral Patterns
• 117

  Alphabet Patterns
• 118

  Frame Patterns
• 119

  Embroidery Cards
• 119

  Selecting Patterns from the Machine's Memory/Computer
• 119

  About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)
• 120

  Viewing the Sewing Screen
• 120

  Key Functions
• 121

  Preparing the Fabric
• 121

  Attaching Stabilizer to Fabric
• 122

  Hooping Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
• 122

  Types of Embroidery Frames
• 123

  Inserting the Fabric
• 123

  Using the Embroidery Sheet
• 124

  Embroidering Small Fabrics and Fabric Edges
• 124

  Embroidering Small Fabrics
• 124

  Embroidering Edges or Corners
• 124

  Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
• 125

  Attaching the Embroidery Frame
• 125

  Removing the Embroidery Frame
• 126

  Editing the Pattern
• 126

  Changing the Embroidery Frame Display
• 126

  Changing the Pattern Position
• 127

  Rotating the Pattern
• 127

  Changing the Pattern Size
• 128

  Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
• 129

  Changing the Stitching Density (Alphabet and Frame Patterns Only)
• 129

  Changing the Color of Single Characters
• 130

  Checking the Pattern
• 130

  Checking the Embroidering Position
• 131

  Previewing the Pattern
• 132

  Sewing an Embroidering Pattern
• 132

  Sewing Attractive Finishes
• 132

  Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
• 133

  Sewing Embroidery Patterns
• 134

  Embroidering Appliqué Patterns
• 135

  If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread
• 136

  If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
• 137

  Restarting from the Beginning
• 137

  Adjusting the Thread Tension
• 137

  Correct Thread Tension
• 138

  Automatic Thread Cutting
• 138

  If the Upper Thread Is too Tight
• 138

  If the Upper Thread Is too Loose
• 138

  Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim)
• 139

  Changing the Embroidering Speed
• 139

  Changing the Thread Color Display
• 141

  Using the Memory Function
• 141

  Embroidery Data Precautions
• 141

  Types of Embroidery Data that Can be Used
• 141

  Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can be Used
• 141

  Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
• 141

  Tajima (.Dst) Embroidery Data
• 142

  Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine's Memory
• 142

  If the Memory Is Full
• 143

  Saving Embroidery Patterns to the Computer
• 144

  Retrieving Patterns from the Machine's Memory
• 145

  Retrieving Patterns from the Computer
• 147

  Embroidery Applications
• 147

  Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
• 148

  Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
• 150

  Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit
• 151

  Available Editing Functions
• 151

  Combined Patterns
• 151

  Move Patterns
• 151

  Rotate Patterns
• 151

  Enlarge or Reduce Patterns
• 151

  Create Mirror Images
• 152

  Selecting Patterns to Edit
• 152

  Selecting One-Point Patterns/Floral Patterns/Frame Patterns
• 153

  Alphabet Patterns
• 155

  Editing Patterns
• 155

  Key Functions
• 156

  Moving the Pattern
• 156

  Rotating the Pattern
• 157

  Changing the Size of the Pattern
• 157

  Deleting the Pattern
• 158

  Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns
• 158

  Changing the Character Spacing
• 159

  Changing the Color of each Character in a Pattern
• 159

  After Editing
• 160

  Combining Patterns
• 160

  Editing Combined Patterns
• 163

  Sewing Combined Patterns
• 163

  Using the Memory Function
• 164

  Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH
• 165

  Designing a Stitch
• 166

  Examples of Custom Stitches
• 167

  Entering Stitch Data
• 167

  Key Functions
• 169

  Moving a Point
• 170

  Moving Part or All of the Design
• 171

  Inserting New Points
• 172

  Using Stored Custom Stitches
• 172

  Saving Custom Stitches in the Machine's Memory
• 172

  If the Memory Is Full
• 173

  Saving Custom Stitches to the Computer
• 174

  Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine's Memory
• 174

  Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer
• 176

  Chapter 8 Appendix
• 177

  Care and Maintenance
• 177

  Cleaning the LCD
• 177

  Cleaning the Machine Casing
• 177

  Cleaning the Race
• 179

  Adjusting the Screen
• 179

  Screen Visibility Is Low
• 179

  Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
• 181

  Troubleshooting
• 184

  Error Messages
• 188

  Alarm
• 189

  Specifications
• 190

  Upgrading Your Machine'ssoftware
• 190

  Upgrading Your Machine's Software
• 192

  Stitch Setting Chart
• 198

  Index
• 205

  Bobinage de la Canette
• 205

  Avvolgimento Della Spolina
• 205

  Devanado de la Bobina
• 209

  Selezione Degli Schemi Punto
• 212

  Summary of Stitch Patterns
• 212

  Overzicht Van de Steekpatronen
• 212

  Sommario Degli Schemi Punto
• 214

  Sommario Degli Schemi DI Ricamo
• 214

  Resumen de Patrones de Bordado
• 217

  Embroidery Pattern Color Change Table