Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine- Manuals

5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapters 1 and 2 describe to the first-time user the initial operations for using this machine and the basic sewing operations. To sew utility stitches Continue with chapter 3 to learn how to select a stitch and sew using the various stitches. To sew characters and patterns ...

6 CONTENTS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS..........................................................9 Machine ..................................................................... 9Needle and Presser Foot Section ............................... 10Operation Buttons ...........................

7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 6 Appendix 137 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............................138 Cleaning the LCD .................................................... 138Cleaning the Machine Casing .................................. 138Cleaning the Race ......................................................

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 9 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Machine ■ Front View a Top cover Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin. b Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread. c Thread take-up ...

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 10 Needle and Presser Foot Section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. b Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder. c Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder sc...

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 11 Operation Buttons a “Start/Stop” button When this button is pressed, the machine sews a few stitches at a low speed, then begins sewing at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Press this button again to stop sewing. This button lights up in a di...

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 12 ■ How to Assemble the Spool Stand a Fully extend the telescopic thread guide shaft,and then rotate the shaft until the two stoppersclick into place. b Insert the telescopic thread guide into the round hole at the center of the spool support, and then use...

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 15 No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-151 2 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-051 3 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-351 4 Zipper foot “I” X59370-051 5 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XC3021-051 6 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-051 ...

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 16 Options 1 2 3 No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Quilting foot SA129 F005N:XC1948-002 2 1/4” quilting foot SA125 F001N:XC1944-052 3 Side cutter foot SA177 F054:XC3879-002 Memo • All specifications are correct at the time of printing. • Pleas...

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 18 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF a Insert the power cord into the power cord jack connector, then insert the plug into a wall outlet. a Main power switch b Power cord b Turn the main power switch to “I” to turn on the machine. a OFF b ON c Turn the main power switch to “O” to...

LCD SCREEN G etting Read y 19 1 LCD SCREEN ■ Display Precautions • Only touch the display with your finger or the touch pen included with the machine. Do not use a mechanical pencil, screwdriver or any other hard or sharp objects. In addition, do not press the display with extreme pressure, otherwis...

LCD SCREEN 20 ■ Key Functions With your finger or the touch pen, press a key at the top of the display ( ) to change the screen that is displayed. Operation panel No. Key Name Function Page 1 Machine setting mode key Press this key to change the needle stop position, turn the buzzer on/off, adjust t...

LCD SCREEN 22 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to change the needle stop position, turn the buzzer on/off, adjust the pattern or screen, and change other basic machine settings. The settings specified here are the default settings. Press to display the previous or next page. a Select whether...

LCD SCREEN G etting Read y 23 1 Using the Machine Operation Mode Key Basic machine operations and other information based on the contents of this Operation Manual are stored in this machine. Press to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to s...

LCD SCREEN 24 Example: Displaying information about upper threading a Press . b Press . → A list of basic operations appears in the lower half of the screen. c Press (upper threading). → The instructions for threading the machine appear. d Press to view the next page. e When you are finished with th...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING G etting Read y 25 1 LOWER/UPPER THREADING Winding the Bobbin This section describes how to wind thread onto a bobbin. With this machine, you can use the supplemental spool pin to wind the bobbin while sewing using the main spool pin. ■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin While se...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING 26 e While holding the thread from the spool in your right hand, hold the end of the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread through the thread guide. a Thread guide f Pass the thread under the pin on the bobbin winding thread guide, and then pass it around the pre...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING G etting Read y 27 1 ■ Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin The main spool pin cannot be used to wind the bobbin while sewing. For details, see “Using the Supplemental Spool Pin” on page 25. a Turn on the machine. b Open the top cover. c Align the groove in the bobbin with th...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING 28 Setting the Bobbin This section describes how to set a bobbin wound with thread into the machine. You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread, for example, when sewing gathers, follow the procedure described in the next...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING G etting Read y 29 1 b Guide the bobbin thread through the groove, following the arrow in the illustration. c While lightly holding the upper thread, press the “Needle Position” button twice to lower, then raise the needle. d Gently pull the upper thread to pull up the bobbin t...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING G etting Read y 31 1 j Pass the thread through the thread guide disks (marked “ 7 ” ). * Make sure that the thread passes through the groove in the thread guide. * Make sure that the thread securely enters the thread guide disks, otherwise the needle may not be threaded. a Groo...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING 32 Using the Twin Needle Using the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch. Although the same bobbin thread is used, interesting patterns can be sewn by threading each needle with a different color of thread. Both upper threads should have the same thickn...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING G etting Read y 33 1 g While holding the thread from the spool with both hands, pull the thread through the lower notch in the thread guide plate, then through the upper notch. Hold the end of the thread with your left hand, and then guide the thread through the groove, followi...

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 34 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Removing the Presser Foot a Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. b Press . → The screen changes, and all keys and operation buttons are locked. c Raise the presser foot lever. d Press the black button on the presser foot holde...

CHANGING THE NEEDLE G etting Read y 35 1 CHANGING THE NEEDLE ■ Checking the Needle Place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface (such as the needle plate or a piece of glass) and check that the gap between the needle and the flat surface is even. a Even gap b Flat surface (bobbin cover, glass...

CHANGING THE NEEDLE 36 c Use the included screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward the front of the machine to loosen it, and then remove the needle. d With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle until it touches the needle stopper. Use the screwdriver to securel...

CHANGING THE NEEDLE G etting Read y 37 1 ■ About the Needle The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the properneedle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are some things to keepin mind about needles....

SEWING LARGE PIECES OF FABRIC 38 SEWING LARGE PIECES OF FABRIC The wide table makes sewing large pieces of fabric easier. a Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide table. Pull out the four legs until they snap into place. b Turn off the power and pull the flat bed attachment to the left. → With t...

SEWING 40 SEWING Sewing a Stitch a Turn on the machine, and then press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. b Select a stitch. → The symbol for the correct presser foot appears in the upper-left corner of the LCD. c Install the presser foot (see “CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT” on page 34). ...

SEWING Se w in g Ba sics 41 2 h To stop sewing, press the “Start/Stop” button again. i Press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads. → The needle automatically stops in the raised position, and the feed dogs are lowered. j Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric. ■ Using the Foot Contro...

SEWING 42 ■ Using the Knee Lifter Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric. a Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the notches in the jack, and then insert the knee lifter as far as possible. b Use your knee to mov...

SEWING Se win g Ba sics 43 2 Changing Sewing Direction Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric at the point where you want to change the sewing direction, and then raise the presser foot lever. Using the needle as a pivot, turn the fabric, lower the presser foot lever, and then continue sewin...

ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS 44 ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS When a stitch is selected, the most appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension are automatically set. However, if needed, you can change any of the settings as described in this section. Adjusting the Stitch Width The stit...

USEFUL FUNCTIONS Se w in g Ba sics 45 2 Adjusting the Thread Tension The default thread tension, which is automatically set, can normally be used regardless of the type of thread or fabric being sewn. However, with some fabric and thread combinations, the thread tension may need to be adjusted. ■ Co...

USEFUL FUNCTIONS 46 c Place the fabric under the presser foot with the needle at the starting point of the stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop” button. The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches), and then begin sewing. a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement s...

USEFUL FUNCTIONS Se w in g Ba sics 47 2 d If the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed, the machine automatically sews reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches), cuts the thread, then stops. a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) → The feed dogs are automatically lowered. Pivot...

USEFUL FUNCTIONS 48 a Select a stitch. b Press to select the pivot setting. → The key appears as . c Place the fabric under the presser foot with the needle at the starting point of the stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop” button. The machine will begin sewing. d Press the “Start/Stop” button ...

USEFUL FUNCTIONS Se w in g Ba sics 49 2 b Press to display P. 2, and then set the “AUTOMATIC FABRIC SENSOR SYSTEM” to “ON”. c Press to return to the original screen. Locking the Screen If the screen is locked before starting to sew, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, a...

SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH 52 SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH ■ Stitch Selection Screens Press to display the previous or next page. Quilting Stitches Straight/Overcasting/Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches/ Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes/Bar tacks Multi-Directional Sewing

SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH U tility S tit ch es 53 3 Selecting a Stitch a Turn on the machine, and then lightly press the display. → Depending on the setting, either “Q-01 Piecing stitch (Middle)”, “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is automatically selected. b Press to...

SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH 54 Using the Sewing Type Selection Key By pressing , a stitch can also be selected according to its desired use. When you are not sure which stitch to select for your application or when you need information on how certain stitches are used, press , select the appropriate ...

SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH U tility S tit ch es 55 3 Example: Displaying information about piecing. a Press . → The sewing type selection screen is displayed. b Press . → The stitch selection screen for piecing is displayed. c Select a stitch. * Press to return to the previous screen. → Directions f...

SEWING THE STITCHES 56 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” on page 41 and/or se...

SEWING THE STITCHES 58 ■ Piecing Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks, make sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch). a Press or , and then attach presser foot “J”. b Sew with the edge of the fabric aligned with the side of the pres...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 59 3 b Use the guide on the presser foot and the marks to sew accurate seam allowances. Piecing a 1/4 inch seam allowance Sew keeping the edge of the fabrics against the guide. a Guide b 1/4 inch Creating an accurate seam allowance Use the mark on the foot to...

SEWING THE STITCHES 60 d Lower the presser foot lever. Tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver. e Place one hand on each side of the walking foot to hold the fabric secure while sewing. ■ Using the Quilting Guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. a Inse...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 61 3 e Check the needle drop point, and then sew along the edge of the appliqué while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. a Needle drop point ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches Use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches....

SEWING THE STITCHES 62 ■ Free-motion Quilting For free-motion quilting, use free-motion quilting foot “C” and free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” depending on the stitch that is selected, and set the machine to free-motion sewing mode. In this mode, the feed dogs are automatically lowered so the ...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 63 3 f Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then move the fabric at a regular pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch) in length. a Stitch g Press to cancel the free-motion sewing mode. Using free-motion op...

SEWING THE STITCHES 64 e Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. a Presser foot holder screw f Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then move the fabric at a regular pace in order to sew u...

SEWING THE STITCHES 66 Straight Stitches . Note When using the twin needle (see page 32), be sure to attach presser foot “J”. Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch)] Stitch length [mm (inch)] Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight stitch (Left) General sewing,...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 67 3 a Select a stitch. b Attach presser foot “J”. c Hold the thread ends and the fabric with your left hand, and turn the handwheel toward you with your right hand to insert the needle into the fabric at the starting point of the stitching. a Starting point ...

SEWING THE STITCHES 68 ■ Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only) When you select left or middle (center) needle position stitches, you can use and in the stitch width display to change the position of the needle. Match the distance from the right edge of the press...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 69 3 c Sew while lightly guiding the fabric. d End the basting with reinforcement stitches. Darts Seams a Press , and then attach presser foot “J”. b Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse stitches at the beginning of the stitching, an...

SEWING THE STITCHES 70 Gathering Sew gathers on sleeves, the waist of a gathered skirt, etc. a Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot “J”. b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0 (weaker tension). c Pull out 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) of...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 71 3 d Lay both seam allowances on the side of the shorter one (cut seam allowance) and iron them flat. a Wrong side of fabric e Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one, and then sew along the edge of the fold. a Wrong side of fabric a Surface o...

SEWING THE STITCHES 72 Zigzag Stitches Zigzag stitches are useful for a variety of applications, including overcasting and sewing appliqués and patchwork. a Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot “J”. ■ Overcasting Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightlyoff the edge of the fabric...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 73 3 ■ Patchwork (Crazy Quilts) Turn back the desired width of fabric, place it over adifferent piece of fabric, and then sew the two fabricpieces together so the stitching bridges both pieces. ■ Sewing Curves Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fin...

SEWING THE STITCHES 74 Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for a wide variety of applications, including overcasting, tape attaching, and darning. a Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot “J”. ■ Tape/Elastic Attaching Stretch the tape or elastic flat. While stretching thetape ...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 75 3 Overcasting Sew overcasting at the beginning and end of seams for skirts or pants, and at the beginning and end of all cuttings.Depending on the selected stitch, use presser foot “G” or “J” or the optional side cutter attachment. ■ Overcasting Using Pres...

SEWING THE STITCHES 76 ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” a Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot “J”. b Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. a Needle drop point Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch)] Stitch len...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 77 3 ■ Overcasting Using the Optional Side Cutter By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. a Follow the steps on page 34 to remove the presser foot. b Position the fork on the side cutter’s operating lever onto the needle cla...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 79 3 Blind Hem Stitches Select a blind hem stitch to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts. a Select a stitch. b Place the fabric wrong side up, and then fold and baste the fabric as shown. a 5 mm b Wrong side of fabric c Basting c Fold ...

SEWING THE STITCHES 80 f Remove the basting, and then turn over the fabric. a Wrong side of fabric b Surface of fabric ■ If the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold Press in the width display so that the needle slightly catches the fold. ■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold Press in the width disp...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 81 3 ■ Sewing Sharp Curves 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.The pivot setting is useful when changing the s...

SEWING THE STITCHES 82 b Leave a seam when sewing the scallop stitches so that the pattern is not sewn directly on the edge of the fabric. c Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches. Top Stitching For a decorative effect in a crazy quilt, stitches can be sewn over a pressed seam allo...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 83 3 e Pull the bobbin threads to create the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them. f Press or . g Sew between the straight stitches. h Pull out the straight stitch threads. Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called fago...

SEWING THE STITCHES 84 Tape or Elastic Attaching Elastic tape is sewn onto the fabric unstretched. a Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot “J”. b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0 (weaker tension). c Pull out 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inch...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 85 3 Heirloom Stitching By sewing with the wing needle sold separately, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch.This stitching is used to decorate tablecloths, hems, and shirt fronts. ■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch) a Insert th...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 87 3 Buttonhole Stitches Select the desired buttonhole stitch according to your application and the size of the button. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. a Reinforcement stitching Stitch Key Stitch Name Press...

SEWING THE STITCHES 88 a Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot “A”. b Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric. c Pull out the button holder plate on the presser foot, and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole. * The size of the buttonhole is set ...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 89 3 f Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. * Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. * If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, the machine will automat...

SEWING THE STITCHES 90 ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics When sewing a buttonhole on stretch fabrics, press or , and use a gimp thread. a Hook the gimp thread onto the back of buttonhole foot “A”, and then pull the ends of the gimp thread under the presser foot. Pass the thread ends through the grooves at th...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 91 3 ■ Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applications. Darning is sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. a Reinforcement stitching a Select a stitch. b Set the scale on buttonhole foot “A” to the desired length o...

SEWING THE STITCHES 92 d Pull down the buttonhole lever. * The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot, as shown in the illustration. a Buttonhole lever a Metal bracket e Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. * Once sewing is co...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 93 3 c Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket moves toward you during sewing. Hold the outside frame of the buttonhole foot toward the back with your finger, check the first needle drop point, and then lower the presser foot. a First needle dro...

SEWING THE STITCHES 94 Button Sewing Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be sewn on. a Press . → automatically changes to , and the feed dogs are lowered. b Raise the presser foot lever. c Attach button fitting foot “M”, slide the button along the metal plate and into the presser foot, and then lower the ...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 95 3 ■ Attaching a 4-Hole Button Sew the two holes toward the front. Then, raise thepresser foot, move the fabric so that the needle goesinto the back two holes, and then sew them in thesame way. ■ Attaching a Button with a Shank a Pull the shank lever toward...

SEWING THE STITCHES 96 d Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the stitching. Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) Use these stitches to attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. a Remove the flat bed attachment to enable free-arm sewing. b Pas...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 97 3 g Press , and then sew seam 4. * The fabric will move sideways, so guide the fabric with your hands to sew straight. Zipper Insertion ■ Centered Zipper Use for bags and other such applications. a Press . * Be sure to select the straight stitch with the m...

SEWING THE STITCHES 98 ■ Side Zipper Use for side zippers on skirts or dresses. a Press . * Be sure to select the straight stitch with the middle (center) needle position. b Attach presser foot “J”, sew straight stitches to the zipper opening, and then sew basting stitches to the edge of the fabric....

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 99 3 h Close the zipper, turn the fabric over so that the surface faces up, and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric. a Front of garment (wrong side of fabric) b Back of garment (surface of fabric) c Basting d Front of garment (surface of fab...

Chapter 4 4 Character/Decorative Stitches SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ......................................................... 102 ■ Stitch Selection Screens ........................................................................................................ 102 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patter...

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS 102 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Stitch Selection Screens Press to display the screen shown below. Press to display the previous or next page. * The patterns in screens b , d and f have a stitch width of 7 mm or less. Both the stitch length and width can be adjusted. a Decor...

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra tive S titches 103 4 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7 mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns a Press , and then press the key for the category cont...

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS 104 b Press to display a selection screen of characters, and then select a character. Repeat this step until you have selected all of the characters. * If a wrong character was selected, press to erase the character, and then select the new character. * To select a differen...

SEWING STITCH PATTERNS C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra tive S titches 105 4 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Sewing Attractive Finishes Basic Sewing a Select a stitch pattern. b Attach presser foot “N”. c Place the fabric under the presser foot, pull the upper thread under the presser foot and to the side, and then l...

SEWING STITCH PATTERNS 106 e Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine, and then press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches. Adjusting Patterns Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric being sewn, the sewing speed, whether or not stabilizer materia...

SEWING STITCH PATTERNS C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra tive S titches 107 4 d Press . If the pattern is bunched together: Press in the FINE ADJUST VERTI. display. Each press of the key increases the value and lengthens the pattern. If the pattern is stretched: Press in the FINE ADJUST VERTI. display. Each p...

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS 108 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Using the editing functions, you can change the patterns in a variety of ways, such as resizing them or flipping them to create a mirror image. ■ Key Functions Memo Depending on the pattern that is selected, some editing functions may not be availa...

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra tive S titches 109 4 Changing the Pattern Size After selecting a stitch pattern, press until the desired size is selected. Actual size Changing the Pattern Length(7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) If 7 mm satin stitch patterns are selected, the pattern ...

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS 110 Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern Press to select whether the pattern is sewn repeatedly or once. Changing the Thread Density(Satin Stitch Patterns Only) After selecting a stitch pattern, press until the desired stitching density is selected. Memo If you press while se...

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 112 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 st...

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra tive S titches 113 4 d Press . e Press . f To repeatedly sew the pattern combination, press so that it appears as . Memo • Press to erase the last pattern entered. Patterns are erased one at a time. • If the entire combined pattern cannot be displaye...

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 118 ■ Examples of Pattern Combinations → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → →

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra tive S titches 119 4 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 c...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 120 b Press . * Press to return to the previous screen without saving the stitch pattern. → The “Saving” screen appears. When the pattern is saved, the previous screen appears automatically. ■ If the Memory Is Full If this screen appears while you are trying to save apatter...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 122 c Press . → Press to return to the previous screen without saving the stitch pattern. → The stitch pattern is temporarily saved to “Removable Disk” under “My Computer”. d Select the stitch pattern’s .pmu file in “Removable Disk”, and copy the file to the computer. Retri...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 124 e Select a stitch pattern to be retrieved. * Press to view the entire stitch pattern. * Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving the stitch pattern. a Saved stitch patterns f Press . * Press to delete the stitch pattern. → The selected stitch pattern is...

DESIGNING A STITCH 126 DESIGNING A STITCH By using the MY CUSTOM STITCH ™ function, you can register stitches you have created yourself. a Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet (part code SA507, X81277-150). b Decide the spacing of the stitch. * By adjusting the spacing of a stitch, you can creat...

DESIGNING A STITCH MY C U ST O M S T ITCH 127 5 ■ Examples of Custom Stitches Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 12 18 22 23 21 17 14 12 9 6 3 1 3 6 0 0 3 6 10 13 14 13 11 13 14 13 10 6 3 Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12 41 43 40 41 38 35 32 30 32 35 41 45 47 44 0 0 4...

ENTERING STITCH DATA 128 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 . No. Display Key Name Explanation Page d...

ENTERING STITCH DATA 130 h Press . i If necessary, adjust any settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length. * Press to return to the stitch selection screen. * Press to edit the custom stitch being created. ■ Moving a Point a Press or to move to the point that you want to move. * To move to ...

ENTERING STITCH DATA MY C U ST O M S T ITCH 131 5 ■ Moving Part or All of the Design a Press or 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. b Press . → The sele...

ENTERING STITCH DATA 132 ■ Inserting New Points a Press or 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. b Press . → A new point is entered and moves to it. c ...

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES MY C U ST O M S T ITCH 133 5 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES Saving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s Memory Stitch patterns created using the MY CUSTOM STITCH™ function can be saved for later use.The machine’s memory can hold up to 15 custom stitches. a Press . b Press . * ...

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 134 b Select a custom stitch to be deleted. * Press to view the entire custom stitch. * Press if you do not want to delete the custom stitch. a Saved custom stitches c Press . → A confirmation message appears. d Press . * If you decide not to delete the custom stitch, pr...

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES MY C U ST O M S T ITCH 135 5 Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s Memory a Press . → The pocket selection screen appears. b Select a custom stitch to be retrieved. * Press to view the entire custom stitch. * Press to return to the previous screen without saving ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 138 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the LCD If the surface of the LCD is dirty, lightly wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents or detergents. Cleaning the Machine Casing If the surface of the machine is dirty, dampen a cloth with a neutral detergent, wring it o...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE A ppe ndix 139 6 i Insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. a Projection b Spring j Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back into place. a Needle plate cover b Tabs Cleaning the...

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 140 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN Screen Visibility Is Low If the screen is difficult to read when the machine is turned on, follow the procedure described below. a Turn off the machine, hold your finger anywhere on the screen, and then turn the machine on. → The BRIGHTNESS OF LCD screen...

TROUBLESHOOTING 142 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. Memo This machine is equipped with a simple troubleshooting feature that can be used in case...

TROUBLESHOOTING 144 CAUTION • This machine is equipped with a thread detection device. If the “Start/Stop” button is pushed before the upper threading is done, the machine will not operate properly. Also, depending on the pattern selected, the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is raised...

ERROR MESSAGES A ppe ndix 145 6 ERROR MESSAGES If the “Start/Stop button” or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed before the machine is correctly set up or if an incorrect operation is performed, the machine stops and informs you of the error with an alarm and an error message. If an...

ERROR MESSAGES A ppe ndix 147 6 ■ Alarm If an incorrect operation is performed, the machine beeps two or four times. This message is displayed when the machine is set for twin needle sewing and a pattern that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected. This message is displayed when you try to ...

SPECIFICATIONS 148 SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Sewing Machine Dimensions 51.1 cm (W) × 30.5 cm (H) × 25.8 cm (D) (approx. 20-1/8 inches (W) × 12 inches (H) × 10-1/8 inches (D)) Case dimensions 58.2 cm (W) × 31.9 cm (H) × 28.4 cm (D) (approx. 22-7/8 inches (W) × 12-1/2 inches (H) × 11-1/8 inche...

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE A ppe ndix 149 6 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE You can use a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine.When an upgrade program is available on www.brother.com, please download the files following the instructions on the web site and steps be...

151 STITCH SETTING CHART STITCH SETTING CHART Note When using the twin needle (see page 32), be sure to attach presser foot “J”. Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Piecing stitch (Middle) Piecework/p...

INDEX 159 INDEX Numerics 1/4" quilting foot with guide .......................................................... 58 A accessories .................................................................................... 11 air vent .......................................................................

English 882-U60 XE0783-001 Printed in Taiwan Operation Manual 882-U60 Operation Manual Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine Getting Ready Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Character/ Decorative Stitches My Custom Stitch Appendix D6_Quilt _BrotherE_cover Pantone 285 K