Brother 285C - Manuals

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 1Introduction ..................................................................

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 6 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ........................................................................ 100 Appliqué stitching ...............................................................

—— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Introduction 7 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (page 1), and then study this manual...

8 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Included accessories The following items should also...

Accessories 9 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — *2 Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. *3 This is included only with model NX570Q. See FREE MOTION GUIDE GRIP manual for detailed instruction. Optional acc...

10 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 desc...

12 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. a “Start/Stop” button Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop sewing. The machin...

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 13 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal display) and keys fo...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 16 Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WA...

Turning the Machine On/Off 17 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turning on the machine Prepare the included power cord. a Make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “ ”), and then plug the ...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 18 Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are perform...

Changing the Machine Settings 19 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed. Changing the settings The general procedure for changing mac...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 20 ■ List of stitch or machine attributes The stitch or machine attributes that can be set are listed below. For details on each attribute, refer to the corresponding reference page. Memo z The ic...

Changing the Machine Settings 21 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Adjusting the brightness of the LCD The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted. a Press (Settings key) in the operation panel, and then press or (Stitch length k...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 22 Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions c...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — a Turn on the sewing machine. b Open the top cover. c Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bob...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — k While holding the thread with your left hand, wind the thread that was pulled out clockwise around the bobbin five or six times with your right hand. Note z M...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 26 q Remove the bobbin from the shaft. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunct...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks around the bobbin case. Be sure to thread the machine as ...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 28 Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. CAUTION Memo z The order that the machine should be thread...

Upper Threading 29 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — c Press (“Needle Position” button) once or twice to raise the needle. a “Needle Position” button X The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top...

Upper Threading 31 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Threading the needle This section describes how to thread the needle. Memo z The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16. z The needle th...

Upper Threading 33 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using specialty thread, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, a wing needle or a twin ne...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 34 d Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft. Insert the extra spool pin so that it is perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft. a Bobbin winder shaft e Swing down the spool pin so...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 36 Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Refer to steps a...

Replacing the Needle 37 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 38 Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriat...

Replacing the Needle 39 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated.Before using the needle, place the fl...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 40 d Lower the presser foot lever. a Presser foot lever e Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the...

Replacing the Presser Foot 41 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric. Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presse...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 42 d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder. a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. e Place a different presser foot below...

Replacing the Presser Foot 43 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot The presser foot pressure (the amount of pressure applied to the fabric by the presser foot) can be adjusted. a Lower th...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 44 Using the walking foot With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed s...

Replacing the Presser Foot 45 1 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove the walking foot. a Presser foot holder screw e Attach the presser foot holder. • For d...

GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 46 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment. Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easi...

2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing ..................................................................................................................... 50 General sewing procedure .................................................................

SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 50 Sewing Basic sewing operations are described below.Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew...

Sewing 51 2 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Positioning the fabric Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. a Turn on the sewing machin...

SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 52 Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the sewing speed controller or the foot controller. Note Impo...

SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 54 Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the ...

Sewing 55 2 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — g After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, release (“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button). X The machine stops sewing. h Press (“Start/Stop” button), or press down on the foot c...

SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 56 ■ Using the manual thread cutter When sewing with nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads. a When you wish to fi...

Adjusting the Thread Tension 57 2 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal. Changing the t...

SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 58 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and leng...

Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 59 2 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch longer or shorter. a Turn on the sewing machine. X The LCD comes on. b ...

SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 60 Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to leave the needle lower...

Useful Functions 61 2 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — c Press (Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key). This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforceme...

Useful Functions 63 2 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Saving stitch settings Adjusted stitch width and length settings can be saved so that they will be specified each time the stitch is selected. The various settings can be sa...

SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 64 Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric. ■ Installing th...

Useful Sewing Tips 65 2 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing After yo...

SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 66 Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser ...

3 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting Stitching ............................... 70 Selecting stitch types and patterns....... 70Selecting stitching .......................... 72 Overcasting Stitches ............................ 76 Sew...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 70 Selecting Stitching You can select any of the various types of stitching available. Selecting stitch types and patterns A stitch can be selected from the following types available.Stitch patte...

Selecting Stitching 71 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 † Decorative stitches There are two decorative stitch modes: decorative stitch 1 mode and decorative stitch 2 mode . If (Decorative stitch key) is pressed once, decorativ...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 72 Selecting stitching Using the operation panel keys, select the desired stitch. Ten of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the numeric keys.Right after turning the...

Selecting Stitching 73 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 ■ With number selection There are three modes of stitches that can be selected by number: utility stitch mode , decorative stitch mode and character stitch mode . In addi...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 74 b Use the numeric keys to type in the two-digit number for the desired stitch. For stitches 01 through 09, the stitch can also be selected by using the numeric keys to type in a one-digit numb...

Selecting Stitching 75 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 • To erase the stitch and select a different one, press (OK key), and then change the stitch mode. • To stop the current stitch from being erased, press (Cancel/clear key...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 76 Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent fabric from fraying. Fifteen stitches are available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting...

Overcasting Stitches 77 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J”. a Attach zigzag foot “J”. • For details, r...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 78 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five stitches can be used to sew over...

Overcasting Stitches 79 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 f Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached. g Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 80 Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Basting Sew basting with a stitch length between 5 mm (3/16 inch). a Attach ...

Basic Stitching 81 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Basic stitching a Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. b Attach zigzag foot “J”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41). c Select a stitch. • For ...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 82 Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure. a Fold th...

Blind Hem Stitching 83 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 f Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. a Needle drop point a Stitch width ■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold The n...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 84 Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Eleven stitches are available for sewing one-step buttonholes and one stitch for sewing on buttons. Stitc...

Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 85 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button).Buttonholes are sewn from the front of t...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 86 ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance betwee...

Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 87 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 g Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcemen...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 88 ■ Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width. • For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” (page 58). Memo z Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewi...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 90 h Start sewing. Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so that the speed will be slow). X The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches. • If additional stre...

Zipper Insertion 91 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described ...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 92 e Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I”. a Pin on the right side b Needle drop point • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41). f Select stitc...

Zipper Insertion 93 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Inserting a side zipper Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper application for side openings and back openings. a Stitching b Right side of f...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 96 Zipper/piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in place. There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a piping are desc...

Zipper/piping Insertion 97 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 g Securely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver. a Positioning screw h Topstitch around the zipper. a Stitching b Right side of fabric c Basting stitching...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 98 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching oper...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 100 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Application Stitch Width ...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 101 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Appliqué stitching For best results, use the included open toe foot. a Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and ...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 102 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching a Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece. b Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans over both pieces. ...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 103 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 ■ For a seam allowance on the left side Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 22 . a 6.5 mm (1/4 ...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 104 b Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn. Note z The optional quilting guide is available through your dealer. Free-motion qui...

Reinforcement Stitching 107 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretc...

Reinforcement Stitching 109 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Darning Fabric that has been torn can be darned.Darning is sewn as shown below. a Reinforcement stitching a Determine the desired length of the darning. Set the butt...

Eyelet Stitching 111 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch). a Attach monogramming fo...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 112 Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Presser Foot Auto Man...

Decorative Stitching 113 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used. ...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 114 Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs. a Attach mo...

Decorative Stitching 115 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 e Select stitch 31 , 32 or 33 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72). f Stitch between the straight stitches. g Pull out the threads for the straight...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 116 Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. a Attach zigzag foot “J”. • For details, refer to “Replacin...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 119 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Satin stitches, cross-stitches and decorative satin stitches can be sewn. All are sewn with m...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 120 Combining patterns Multiple patterns can be combined and sewn together. Decorative stitches and character stitches (stitches selected with and ) can be combined. However, utility stitches (st...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 121 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Repeat sewing patterns To repeatedly sew the combined pattern, follow the procedure described below. a Select the pattern. • For details, ref...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 122 b Press or (Stitch length keys) until is displayed. X The screen for checking the pattern appears. c Press or (Stitch width keys) to scroll through the pattern and check it. • Press to scroll...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 123 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 d Press or (Stitch width keys) until the desired size is selected. Select for the small size or select for the large size. X The pattern size...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 125 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Mirror imaging the pattern The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis. a Select a stitch. b Press (Settings key) in the operation...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 126 Saving patterns Combined patterns can be saved for later use. Since saved patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be retrieved at any time. This is convenient f...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 127 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 b Press the numeric key (0 through 9) for the pocket where the pattern is saved. X The saved contents of the pocket for the selected number a...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 128 g Press or (Stitch width keys). X Make the necessary adjustments according to how the pattern is sewn. Press (Stitch width key) to increase the adjustment setting. Press (Stitch width key) to...

Designing a Pattern 129 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 Designing a Pattern With the My Custom Stitch function, you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself. Drawing a sketch of the pattern Prepare a grid sheet set. a...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 130 Entering the pattern data Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and program the pattern into the sewing machine. a Attach monogramming foot “N”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the pr...

UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 132 Examples of designs Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch. Point Point 0 0 0 20 38 13 1 12 0 21 35 14 2 18 3 22 32 13 3 22 6 23 30 10 4 23 10 24 32 6 5 21 1...

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 134 Stitch Settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Utility stitches Stitch Name Pa tte rn P re...

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 138 Other stitches * Pattern for making adjustment Memo z To select , press (Decorative stitch key) once. Stitch Type Pattern Pr es se r Fo ot Tw in N eed le Pa tt ern Si ze A d justa b le St it ch i...

Stitch Settings 141 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 Memo z To select (Outline style), press (Character stitch key) three times. Stitch Type Pattern P re sser F o o t Tw in N ee d le Patt er n S iz e Adju st ab le St it ch ing...

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 142 Care and Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Restrictions on oiling In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user.This mach...

Care and Maintenance 143 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 e Remove the bobbin case. Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. a Bobbin case f Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the r...

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 144 Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the...

Troubleshooting 145 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 d While holding the bobbin in place with your finger, pass the thread through the slit in the needle plate. • Hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then pull the en...

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 146 d Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. a Presser foot lever • If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. e Press (“Needle Position” button...

Troubleshooting 147 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 Incorrect thread tension ■ Symptoms • Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric.• Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight line on th...

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 148 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and cannot be removed, the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate. Follow the pr...

Troubleshooting 149 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 j Use the enclosed disc-shaped screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the needle plate. Note z Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine. k Slightly lift up ...

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 150 CAUTION q Attach the needle plate cover according to steps h in “Cleaning the race” (page 143). r Check the condition of the needle, and then install it. If the needle is in a poor condition, for...

Troubleshooting 151 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 g Correctly thread the machine. • For details on threading the machine, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 28). Note z The thread may have become tangled as a result of incorr...

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 152 c Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. d Hold the thread end with your left hand, and wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your righ...

Troubleshooting 153 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 List of symptoms Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The sewing machine does not operate. The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 17 The “Start/Stop” but...

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 154 The upper thread breaks. The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for the spool being used, or the thread has come ...

156 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — A high-pitched noise is made while sewing. Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. Clean the race. page 142 The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper t...

Troubleshooting 157 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 While winding the bobbin, the bobbin thread was wound below the bobbin winder seat. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. After removing the thread wound below the ...

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 158 Error messages If (“Start/Stop” button) is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the LCD. Follow the instr...

Troubleshooting 159 —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 Nothing appears in the LCD If nothing appears in the LCD when the sewing machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. If this is the case...

APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 160 d Press or (Stitch width keys) to select . To return to , press or (Stitch width keys). X The machine is now set so that it will not beep. e Press (Cancel/clear key) or (OK key). X The initial st...

Troubleshooting / Index 161 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 Index Numerics 1/4 inch quilting foot ...................................................... 9 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide ........................................

English 885-U22 Printed in China Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). XE0403-301 3