Brother 888-F70- Manuals

ABOUT THIS MANUAL iv This manual was written for several machine models.The machine models are categorized according to their specifications and referred to as “Model” followed by a number. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for the model of your machine.The screen displays may differ from the ones ...

CONTENTS v INTRODUCTION .................................................. iIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. iABOUT THIS MANUAL ...................................... ivWHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE .... iv B Basic operations Chapter 1 GETTING READY 2 Names of Machine Parts and Th...

CONTENTS vi D Decorative sewing Chapter 1 CHARACTER / DECORATIVE STITCHES 2 Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns .... 2 Selecting stitch patterns .......................................................... 2Deleting a pattern....................................................................

Basic operations This section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine’s more useful functions. Page number starts with “B” in this section. Chapter1 GETTING READY ....................................................B-2 Chapter2 STARTING TO SEW ..........

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions B-2 The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts and their locations. Machine ■ Front view 1 Top cover Open the top...

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-3 B Needle and presser foot section 1 Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. 2 Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams. 3 Needle plate c...

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions B-4 Operation panel and operation keys The keys with * are lit while they are ON. 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings for the selected stitch and error messages for incorrect operations appear in the LCD.For details, refer to “LCD” on page B-11 2 Pivot ...

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-5 B Using the flat bed attachment Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartments. A presser foot accessory tray is stored in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. 1 Storage s...

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions B-6 Included accessories Included accessories may differ from the table below depending on your model. For more details on included accessories and their part codes of your machine, refer to the Quick Reference Guide. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Zigzag foot “J” (on m...

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-7 B Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. Optional accessories differ depending on your model. For more optional accessories and their part codes, refer to...

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions B-8 Functions available with each model Specifications differ depending on the machine model. For the functions available with your sewing machine model, refer to the table below. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for the model of your sewing machine. *1 P...

Turning the Machine On/Off GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-9 B Turning the Machine On/Off WARNING • Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. • Make sure that the plugs on the power cord...

Turning the Machine On/Off B-10 Turning on the machine a Make sure that the machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “ ”), and then plug the power cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine. b Insert the plug of the power cord into a household electrical outlet. 1...

LCD GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-11 B Viewing the LCD When the power is turned on, the LCD comes on, and the following screen is displayed. The screen will vary slightly depending on your machine model. The screen is changed using the keys below the LCD. LCD No. Display Item Name Explanati...

LCD B-12 Settings screen Press to change various sewing machine operations and sewing settings. Press to move to previous/next pages. * You can also move to next pages by pressing . Press to select the next/previous items. * Press (Downward arrow) to select the next item. * Press (Upward arrow) to s...

LCD GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-13 B 9 Changes the size of the stitch pattern. For details, refer to “Changing the pattern size” in the “Decorative sewing” section. 0 Adjusts the up and down position of the pattern. For details, refer to “Realigning the pattern” in the “Decorative sewing”...

LCD B-14 Choosing the display language a Press . b Select (Language) display. c Use the “-” or “+” key to choose the desired language. d Press to return to the original screen. Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys You can adjust the sensitivity of the operation button to five levels. Displ...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-15 B Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind thread onto a bobbin. a Open the top cover. b Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin . Press down on ...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin B-16 f Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left. CAUTION • If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin, causi...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-17 B g While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand, as shown, pull the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front. 1 Thread guide cover h Pass the thread und...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin B-18 n Press the “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin.When the foot controller is plugged in, press down on the foot controller. 1 “Start/Stop” button o When the bobbin winding becomes slow, press the “Start/Stop” button once to stop the machine.When the...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-19 B e Remove the bobbin cover. f Hold the bobbin with your right hand with the thread unwinding to the left, and hold the end of the thread with your left hand. Then, with your right hand, place the bobbin in the bobbin case. g Li...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin B-20 j Reattach the bobbin cover. Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. → The bobbin threading is finished. Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the procedure in “Upper Threading” on page B-21...

Upper Threading GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-21 B Threading the upper thread a Turn on the machine. b Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. 1 Presser foot lever → The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded. c Press (Needle position button) once or twice...

Upper Threading B-22 e Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. f Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the round...

Upper Threading GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-23 B l Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. The thread can easily be slid behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown. 1 Needle bar thread gui...

Upper Threading B-24 d Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the machine until it clicks, and then slowly return the lever to its original position. 1 Hook 2 Needle threader lever → The hook is rotated and passes the thread through the eye of the needle. e Carefully pull the end of thr...

Upper Threading GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-25 B d While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand, press (Needle position button) twice to raise the needle. → The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up. e Carefully pull the upper thread upward to ...

Upper Threading B-26 d Insert the horizontal spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft. Insert the horizontal spool pin so that it is perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft. 1 Bobbin winder shaft e Swing the spool pin toward the left so that it is horizontal. f Place the upper thread spool for the ne...

Upper Threading GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-27 B n Start sewing. • For details on starting to sew, refer to “STARTING TO SEW” on page B-33. → Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other. Note • When changing the sewing direction, press (Needle position button) to raise the need...

Replacing the Needle B-28 Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Fabri...

Replacing the Needle GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-29 B 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 flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distan...

Replacing the Needle B-30 g While holding the needle with your left hand, use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. Turn the screw toward the back of the machine (counterclockwise). h Press to unlock all keys and buttons. CAUTION • Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needl...

Replacing the Presser Foot GET T IN G RE A D Y Basic operations B-31 B Replacing the presser foot a Press (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. b Lower the presser foot. c Press . • If is pressed while the presser foot is raised, an error message appears. Lower the presser foot...

Replacing the Presser Foot B-32 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the walking foot and quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser f...

Sewing Basic operations B-33 ST ARTI NG T O SEW B Stitch selection methods A stitch can be selected from the following methods available. Stitch patterns can be selected through either direct select (by pressing the designated key for a specific stitch) or number selection (by entering the number fo...

Sewing B-34 … Character stitches There are five character stitch modes: Gothic font mode , Handwriting font mode , Outline font mode , Cyrillic font mode and Japanese font mode . For details, refer to “Selecting stitch patterns” in the “Decorative sewing” section. Selecting a stitch pattern ■ When s...

Sewing Basic operations B-35 ST ARTI NG T O SEW B Sewing a stitch a Turn the main power to ON and push (Needle position button) to raise the needle. b Select the desired stitch following the procedure described in “Selecting a stitch pattern” above. c If necessary, specify the setting for automatic ...

Sewing B-36 k When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser foot and remove the fabric. ■ Using the foot controller You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing. a Turn off the machine. b Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. 1 Foot controller jack c ...

Sewing Basic operations B-37 ST ARTI NG T O SEW B Sewing reinforcement stitches Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You can use (Reverse stitch button) to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches (Refer to “Stitch Setting Chart” under the column for “...

Sewing B-38 d Press (Reverse stitch button) or (Reinforcement stitch button). 1 Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) → The machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and stop. The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected pattern. Ref...

Setting the Stitch Basic operations B-39 ST ARTI NG T O SEW B This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length for each stitch. Some models are also preset with the default settings for upper thread tension for each stitch. However, you can change their setting...

Setting the Stitch B-40 Setting the thread tension You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. ■ Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the ri...

Setting the Stitch Basic operations B-41 ST ARTI NG T O SEW B Pushing the thread tension dial toward the right makes the thread tension tighter. Saving stitch settings If you wish to save specific settings for a stitch so that they can be used later, press after changing the settings to save the new...

Useful Functions B-42 Automatically cutting the thread The machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called “programmed thread-cutting”. If programmed thread-cutting is set, automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set. a Turn on the machine. b...

Useful Functions Basic operations B-43 ST ARTI NG T O SEW B Adjusting the presser foot pressure You can adjust the presser foot pressure (the amount of pressure applied to the fabric by the presser foot) on the settings screen. The higher the number, the greater the pressure will be. Set the pressur...

Useful Functions B-44 a Select a stitch. b Press to select the pivot function. → The key will be lit. c Place the fabric under the presser foot with the needle at the starting point of the stitching, lower the presser foot and then press the “Start/Stop” button. The machine will begin sewing. d Pres...

Useful Functions Basic operations B-45 ST ARTI NG T O SEW B ■ Adjusting free motion presser foot height a Select (Free motion foot height) in the settings screen. b Adjust the height that the quilting foot is raised above the fabric by pressing the “-” or “+” key. • Increase the setting by pressing ...

Stitch Setting Chart B-46 Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table.This table applies to several models (Model 3, 2 and 1). Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for the model of your machine. *1 Patterns prin...

Stitch Setting Chart B-52 ■ P reset utility stitches The most frequently used utility stitches have been assigned to the numeric keys.These stitches can be selected simply by pressing the designated key while in the preset utility stitch mode. Stitch name Preset utility stitches Mo d e l 3 , 2 Mo d ...

Sewing This section describes procedures for using the various utility stitches as well as other functions. It provides details on basic sewing in addition to the more expressive features of the machine, such as sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes.Page number starts with “S” in this section. Chapt...

Sewing Tips S-2 Trial sewing After you have set up the machine with the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn, the machine automatically sets the stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected. However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the...

Sewing Tips Sewing S-3 SE W IN G A T T R A C T IVE F IN ISHES S Sewing an even seam allowance To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam allowance is to the right of the presser foot, and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the nee...

Sewing Various Fabrics S-4 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 foot to its highest position. ■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric doe...

Sewing Various Fabrics Sewing S-5 SE W IN G A T T R A C T IVE F IN ISHES S Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. 1 Basting For best results when sewing on knit fabrics use the stretch stitches. Also be sure to use a needle for ...

Basic Stitching S-6 Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. * Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the numeric keys on the machine during preset u...

Basic Stitching Sewing S-7 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S ■ Changing the needle position The needle position used as the baseline is different for the straight stitch (left needle position) and the straight stitch (center needle position). 1 Straight stitch (left needle position) 2 Straight stitch (center...

Blind Hem Stitching S-8 Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. a Turn the skirt or pants wrong side out. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Ed...

Blind Hem Stitching Sewing S-9 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S i Slide the item that you wish to sew onto the free arm, make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. 1 Free arm j Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower th...

Blind Hem Stitching S-10 l Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide. m Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing when you are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle to remove the fabric by pulling it back. n Remove the basting stitching and reverse the fabric. 1 Wrong ...

Overcasting Stitches Sewing S-11 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Ba...

Overcasting Stitches S-12 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. * Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the numeric keys on the machine during pre...

Overcasting Stitches Sewing S-13 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S a Remove the presser foot. b Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw. 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw c Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot hold...

Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing S-14 • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are s...

Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Sewing S-15 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S a Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole. 1 Marks on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing b Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot “A”, and then insert the button that will be put through the...

Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing S-16 g Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing. → Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. h Press (Thread cutter button) once. Raise the presser foot, and then remove the ...

Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Sewing S-17 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S a Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration. b It fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it. c Attach buttonhole foot “A”. d Select stitch or . e Adjust the stitch width to the thic...

Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing S-18 g Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button. If it seems as if the needle will hit the button, remeasure the distance between the holes in the button. Adjust the stitch width to th...

Zipper Insertion Sewing S-19 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. * Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the numeric keys on the machine during preset utility stitch mod...

Zipper Insertion S-20 h Select stitch . i Topstitch around the zipper. 1 Stitching 2 Right side of fabric 3 Basting stitching 4 End of zipper opening j Remove the basting stitching. Inserting a side zipper Stitching is visible on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper application for side...

Zipper Insertion Sewing S-21 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S e Press the seam allowance so that the right side (the side that will not be stitched) has an extra 3 mm (1/8 inch). 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 3 mm (1/8 inch) f Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 ...

Zipper/piping Insertion Sewing S-23 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S A zipper and piping can be sewn in place. • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. * Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the numeric key...

Zipper/piping Insertion S-24 h Topstitch around the zipper. 1 Stitching 2 Right side of fabric 3 Basting stitching 4 End of zipper opening i Remove the basting stitching. Inserting a piping a Place the piping between two fabrics inside out, as shown below. 1 Fabric 2 Piping 3 Fabric b Refer to the s...

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Sewing S-25 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. * Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the numeric keys on the machine during pr...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching S-26 • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. * Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the numeric keys on the machine during preset utility stitch mode. Refer ...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Sewing S-27 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S f Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué. When sewing around corners, stop the machine with th...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching S-28 ■ Piecing using the 1/4" quilting foot with guide (sold separately with some models) This quilting foot can sew an accurate 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch seam allowance.It can be used for piecing together a quilt or for topstitching. a Press , and then attach ...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Sewing S-29 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S e Start sewing. f When the end of the stitching is reached, stop the machine. Sew until the mark at the lower edge of the 1/4" quilting foot aligns with the lower edge of the fabric. 1 6.4mm (1/4 inch) 2 End of stitchin...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching S-30 ■ Using the quilting guide (sold separately with some models) Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. a Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder. … Walking ...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Sewing S-31 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S e Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver with your left hand. 1 Presser foot holder screw f Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then ...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching S-32 e Attach free motion quilting foot “C” at the front with the presser foot holder screw aligned with the notch in the quilting foot. 1 Presser foot holder screw 2 Notch f Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and tighten the presser foot ho...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Sewing S-33 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S a Slide the feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the left as seen from the rear of the machine). 1 Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of the machine) → The feed dogs ...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching S-34 Finished project g After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog position switch lever to (to the right as seen from the rear of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs. Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller A decorative stit...

Reinforcement Stitching Sewing S-35 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. * Stitch patt...

Reinforcement Stitching S-36 e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. 1 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing. g Raise ...

Reinforcement Stitching Sewing S-37 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S d Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned. 1 Tear 2 2 mm (1/16 inch) Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot. • When lowering the...

Eyelet Stitching S-38 Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. a Attach monogramming foot “N”. b Select stitch . c Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch length t...

Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves Sewing S-39 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. I...

Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves S-40 k After you have sewn to the corner, stop the machine, and then select stitch again. l After sewing 3 to 5 stitches at the beginning of the stitching, stop the machine. Memo • The feeding direction of the fabric differs depending on the stitch that ...

Decorative Stitching Sewing S-41 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches. • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic operations” section. Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called “f...

Decorative Stitching S-42 Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeated pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of projects. a Attach monogramming foot “N”. b Select stitch . c Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure...

Decorative Stitching Sewing S-43 U T IL ITY S T IT CHES S Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. a Fold the fabric along the bias. b Attach zigzag foot “J”. c Select stitch ...

Decorative Stitching S-44 Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or mediumweight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. a Install the wing needle. • Use a 1...

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns D-2 Selecting stitch patterns This machine is equipped with the following decorative stitches and character stitches. Decorative stitch patterns The category contains the following three types of stitches. Availability of stitches vary depending on you...

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Decorative sewing D-3 CHA R A C T ER / DECORAT IVE STIT C H ES D ■ Character stitch patterns Each press of changes the font in the following order. Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ ... Select the desired font, and then specify the numbers of the desired characters. Deleting ...

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns D-4 Basic sewing a Select a decorative/character stitch pattern. b Attach monogramming foot “N”. c Place the fabric under the presser foot, pull the upper thread out to the side, press (Needle position button) to lower needle into fabric and then lower...

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Decorative sewing D-5 CHA R A C T ER / DECORAT IVE STIT C H ES D Combining patterns a Select the first category and pattern. → The selected pattern appears on the screen. • When the sewing is started, the selected pattern is sewn repeatedly until the s...

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns D-6 Checking the selected pattern When the specified pattern is not displayed on the screen, check the pattern using the following steps. a Select (Check) in the settings screen. b Press the “-” or “+” key, and confirm the pattern. c Press . Changing t...

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Decorative sewing D-7 CHA R A C T ER / DECORAT IVE STIT C H ES D b Select (Elongation) in the settings screen, and select the desired length from among “1” to “5”. Changing character spacing a Select character stitches. b Select (Character spacing) in ...

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns D-8 d Press . → The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the left. e Press to specify that the patterns will be sewn repeatedly. • For details, refer to “Repeating combined patterns” on page D-5. ■ Examples of step stitch patterns Mirroring a...

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Decorative sewing D-9 CHA R A C T ER / DECORAT IVE STIT C H ES D Returning to the beginning of the pattern You can return to the beginning of the pattern after trial sewing or when the stitching is sewn incorrectly. a Press the “Start/Stop” button to s...

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns D-10 Retrieving a pattern a Press once or twice until a list of saved patterns like the one shown below is displayed. b Select the desired saved pattern using or . → The selected pocket is shown in reverse highlighting, and the stored pattern is displa...

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Decorative sewing D-11 CHA R A C T ER / DECORAT IVE STIT C H ES D f Press the “-” or “+” key to adjust the vertical position. → Make the necessary adjustments according to how the pattern is sewn. Press “+” to increase the vertical space in the design....

Designing a Stitch D-12 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 Draw a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet set. Draw the pattern as one continuous line and with the start point and the en...

Designing a Stitch Decorative sewing D-13 MY C U ST OM S T IT CH D b Press on the operation panel as many times as necessary until is displayed, and press . → The MY CUSTOM STITCH screen is displayed. c Check the grid sheet set, and specify the coordinates of the first point. Specify the coordinates...

Designing a Stitch D-14 Examples of designs Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch. Point Point 1 0 0 21 38 13 2 12 0 22 35 14 3 18 3 23 32 13 4 22 6 24 30 10 5 23 10 25 32 6 6 21 13 26 35 3 7 17 14 27 41 0 8 14 13 28 45 0 9 12 11 29 47 4 10 9 13 30 44 7 11 6 14 31 ...

Care and Maintenance A-2 Restrictions on oiling In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary. If problems occur, such as difficulty t...

Care and Maintenance Appendix A-3 MA IN T EN A NCE AN D TRO U BLESH OO T IN G A ■ If there is a screw in the needle plate cover 1 Use the L-shaped (or disc-shaped) screwdriver to remove the screw in the needle plate cover. 2 Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you. ■...

Troubleshooting A-4 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 Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://suppo...

Troubleshooting Appendix A-5 MA IN T EN A NCE AN D TRO U BLESH OO T IN G A Pull the thread to pass it through the slit in the needle plate cover, then cut it with the cutter. 3 Slit 4 Cutter Sewing with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the bobbi...

Troubleshooting A-6 f Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it up. 1 Thread guide plate g While using your right hand to lightly hold the thread passed under the thread guide plate, pass the thread through the thread path in the order shown below. 1 Shutter h Lower the presser ...

Troubleshooting Appendix A-7 MA IN T EN A NCE AN D TRO U BLESH OO T IN G A … Cause 2A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used. The machine needle that should be used depends on the type of fabric sewn and the thread thickness.If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric ...

Troubleshooting A-8 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed If the fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed, the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate. Follow the procedure described below to remove the fabric from the machine. If the operation could not be...

Troubleshooting Appendix A-9 MA IN T EN A NCE AN D TRO U BLESH OO T IN G A l Remove any threads in the race and around the feed dogs. m Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs. n Align the two screw holes in the needle plate with the two holes at the needle plate mounting base, and then fit the ne...

Troubleshooting A-10 ■ Checking machine operations If the needle plate has been removed, check machine operations to confirm that installation has been completed correctly. a Turn on the machine. b Select stitch . c Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), and look from all sides to ...

Troubleshooting Appendix A-11 MA IN T EN A NCE AN D TRO U BLESH OO T IN G A a If the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat, press the “Start/Stop” button once to stop the bobbin winding.When the foot controller is plugged in, remove your foot from the foot controller. b Cut the thread w...

Troubleshooting A-12 List of symptoms ■ Getting ready Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Cannot thread the needle. Needle is not in the correct position. Press the “Needle position” button to raise the needle. B-3 Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. B-29 Needle is t...

Troubleshooting Appendix A-13 MA IN T EN A NCE AN D TRO U BLESH OO T IN G A ■ While sewing Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Machine does not operate. “Start/Stop” button was not pressed. Press the “Start/Stop” button. B-35 The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to the right. Move the bobbin winder...

Troubleshooting Appendix A-17 MA IN T EN A NCE AN D TRO U BLESH OO T IN G A ■ After sewing Error messages If the “Start/Stop” button is pressed before the machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the LCD. Follow the instructions that appear...

Specifications A-20 Operation beep Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps. ■ If a key is pressed (correct operation) One beep sounds. ■ If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps sound. ■ If the machine ...

Index Appendix A-21 MA IN T EN A NCE AN D TRO U BLESH OO T IN G A Numerics 1/4" quilting foot ....................................................................... S-28 1/4" quilting foot with guide ..................................................... S-28 7 mm satin stitches ...............

English 888-F50/F52/F60/F62/F70/F72 Printed in Vietnam XF9995-001 Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).