Brother NV1500D - 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 ...

Contents 6 CONTENTS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ........................................................... 9 Machine ..................................................................... 9Needle and Presser Foot Section ............................... 10Embroidery Unit .................

Contents 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Embroidering Small Fabrics and Fabric Edges .......... 123 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ..........124EDITING THE PATTERN ....................................125 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display ................. 125Changing the Pattern Position ........................

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 13 No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Embroidery foot “U” XD0313-051 2 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-151 3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-051 4 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-351 5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-051 6 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XC3021-051 7 ...

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 14 Options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Embroidery bobbin thread (White) SA-EBT EBT-CEN:X81164-001 Embroidery bobbin thread (Black) SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN:XC5520-001 2 Stabilizer material SA519 BM3:X81175-101 Water solu...

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 16 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 ett ing Read y 17 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, otherwi...

LCD SCREEN 18 ■ 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 20 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. a Select whether the needle stops in the raised or lowered position when the machine is stopped. b Select whether ...

LCD SCREEN 22 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 see more informatio...

LCD SCREEN G ett ing Read y 23 1 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 a...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING 24 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 sewing embroidery, t...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING G ett ing Read y 25 1 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 pas...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING 26 ■ 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 24. a Turn on the machine. b Open the top cover. c Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bo...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING G ett ing Read y 27 1 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 de...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING 28 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 thread. → A loop of...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING 30 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 Groove in thread guide...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING G ett ing Read y 31 1 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 h...

LOWER/UPPER THREADING 32 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, following the arrows in t...

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT G ett ing Read y 33 1 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...

CHANGING THE NEEDLE 34 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, etc.) a Press th...

CHANGING THE NEEDLE G ett ing Read y 35 1 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 scr...

CHANGING THE NEEDLE 36 ■ 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.• The smaller the ...

SEWING 38 SEWING Sewing a Stitch a Turn on the machine, and then press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. b Select a stitch pattern. → 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 pa...

SEWING Se wing Ba sics 39 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. j When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser foot and remove the fabric. ■ Using the Foot Con...

SEWING 40 ■ 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 wing Ba sics 41 2 Sewing Heavyweight Fabric ■ If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot The presser foot lever can be raised to two different positions. If the fabric is too thick to fit under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever to its highest position so that the fabric...

ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS 42 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 wing Ba sics 43 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. ■ Corr...

USEFUL FUNCTIONS 44 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 wing Ba sics 45 2 Locking the Screen If the screen is locked before starting to sew, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. This prevents screen settings from accidentally being changed or the machine from being stopped...

SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH 48 SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH ■ Stitch Selection Screens Press to display the previous or next page. Straight/Overcasting/Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes/Bar tacks Multi-Directional Sewing

SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH Utili ty Stit ches 49 3 Selecting a Stitch Pattern a Turn on the machine, and then lightly press the display. → Depending on the setting, either "1-01 Straight stitch (Left)" or "1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)" is automatically selected. b Press to display a...

SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH 50 Using the Sewing Type Selection Key By pressing , a utility 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 appr...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 51 3 SEWING THE STITCHES Straight Stitches . Note When using the twin needle (see page 31), 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. ...

SEWING THE STITCHES 52 a Select a stitch pattern. 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 of stitching d ...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 53 3 ■ Basting a Press , and then attach presser foot “J”. b Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning of the stitching. c Sew while lightly guiding the fabric. d End the basting with reinforcement stitches. ...

SEWING THE STITCHES 54 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 Utili ty Stit ches 55 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 of ...

SEWING THE STITCHES 56 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 Utili ty Stit ches 57 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 fines...

SEWING THE STITCHES 58 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 side cutter attachment. ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G” a Select a stitch, ...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 59 3 ■ 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 [...

SEWING THE STITCHES 60 ■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. a Follow the steps on page 33 to remove the presser foot. b Position the fork on the side cutter’s operating lever onto the needle clamp screw. a Needle clamp screw b...

SEWING THE STITCHES 62 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 39 and/or see “Using the Knee Li...

SEWING THE STITCHES 64 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 ■ Satin Stitching Use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches. Ifyou set the speed control slide t...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 65 3 ■ Free-motion Quilting With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position switch) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.The quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting.We recommend attaching the foot...

SEWING THE STITCHES 66 Blind Hem Stitches Select a blind hem stitch to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts. a Select a stitch pattern. 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 the fabric agai...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 67 3 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 Pr...

SEWING THE STITCHES 68 ■ Sewing Sharp Curves Stop the machine with the needle in the fabricoutside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turnthe fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for anattractive finish to the seam. Shell Tuck Stitching The arched tuck that looks like shells lined up in ...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 69 3 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 ove...

SEWING THE STITCHES 70 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 fagoting. It is used on blo...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 71 3 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 ...

SEWING THE STITCHES 72 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 the wing needle (130/705H...

SEWING THE STITCHES 74 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 Presser Foot Applications St...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 75 3 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 t...

SEWING THE STITCHES 76 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 automatically cut the thread a...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 77 3 ■ 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 thro...

SEWING THE STITCHES 78 ■ 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 pattern. b Set the scale on buttonhole foot “A” to the desired length of the darning, ...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 79 3 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...

SEWING THE STITCHES 80 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 drop point: 2 mm (approx. ...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 81 3 Button Sewing Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be sewn on. a Press . b Raise the presser foot lever, and remove the flat bed attachment. c Lower the feed dog position switch to to lower the feed dogs. a Feed dog position switch d Attach button fitting foot “M...

SEWING THE STITCHES 82 ■ 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 you. a Shank lever b W...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 83 3 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 stitch patterns to attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. a Remove the flat bed attachment to e...

SEWING THE STITCHES 84 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 middle needle position. ...

SEWING THE STITCHES Utili ty Stit ches 85 3 ■ Side Zipper Use for side zippers on skirts or dresses. a Press . * Be sure to select the straight stitch with the middle needle position. b Attach presser foot “J”, sew straight stitches to the zipper opening, and then sew basting stitches to the edge of...

SEWING THE STITCHES 86 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 fabric) i Remove the press...

Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ........................................................... 88 ■ Stitch Selection Screens .......................................................................................................... 88 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patter...

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS 88 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 Decora...

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Cha ra cter/D eco ra tive Stitches 89 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 containin...

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS 90 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 different...

SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Cha ra cter/Deco ra tive Stitches 91 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 lower t...

SEWING STITCH PATTERNS 92 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 material...

SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Cha ra cter/D eco ra tive Stitches 93 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 press ...

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS 94 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 availab...

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Cha ra cter/D eco ra tive Stitches 95 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 lengt...

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS 96 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 sew...

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Cha ra cter/D eco ra tive Stitches 97 4 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 CUS...

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 98 d Press . e Press . f To repeatedly sew the pattern combination, press so that it appears as . Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes Example: a Press . b Press . → The larger size pattern appears. Memo • Press to erase the last pattern entered. Patterns are erased...

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 102 b Press , and then press . → The next pattern is moved to the right. c Press again, and then press . d Press so that it appears as . → The combination appears as a repeating pattern. ■ Examples of Pattern Combinations → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → →

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Cha ra cter/D eco ra tive Stitches 103 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 can b...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 104 ■ If the Memory Is Full If this screen appears while you are trying to save apattern on the machine’s memory, the memory istoo full to hold the currently selected stitch pattern.To save the stitch pattern in the machine’s memory,you have to delete a previously saved sti...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 106 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 108 * Press to return to the previous screen without saving the stitch pattern. a Pockets holding saved stitch patterns f Press . * Press to delete the stitch pattern. → The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen appears. Note The pattern retrieved from ...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING 110 BEFORE EMBROIDERING The embroidering procedures are listed below. Step # Operation Page 1 Attach embroidery foot “U”. 111 2 Insert a 75/11 home sewing machine needle.* 34 3 Attach the embroidery unit. 112 4 Wind the bobbin with embroidery bobbin thread, and then set the bobbi...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING Embr oi dery 111 5 Attaching Embroidery Foot “U” a Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. b Press . → The Presser foot/Needle exchange screen appears and all keys and operation buttons are locked. c Raise the presser foot lever. d Press the black button on the pr...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING 112 Attaching the Embroidery Unit a Turn off the machine, and then remove the flat-bed attachment. b Slide the tab on the cover of the connection port in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. c Insert the embroidery unit connector into the connection port, and then lightl...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING Embr oi dery 113 5 e Press . → The carriage moves to its initial position. f The message will disappear after 15 seconds or press to move to the next step. → Pattern selection screen appears. ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit a Press or , and then press . → The carriage moves to the...

SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS 114 SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS ■ Copyright Information The embroidery patterns stored in the machine and on embroidery cards (sold separately) are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law ...

SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS Embr oi dery 115 5 One-point Patterns/Floral Patterns a Select a type of embroidery pattern. b Select an embroidery pattern. c Press . * Press to view an image of the embroidery pattern. → The sewing screen appears. d Continue with “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 11...

SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS 116 Alphabet Patterns a Press . b Select a character style. c Press to display a selection screen of characters, and then select a character to be embroidered. * To change the size, press until the desired size is selected. * If a wrong character was selected, press to ...

SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS Embr oi dery 117 5 e Continue with “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 119. * To select a different character, press . (After a confirmation message to delete the selected pattern appears, the pattern selection screen appears.) Frame Patterns a Press . b In the top part...

SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS 118 d Continue with “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 119. * To select a different embroidery pattern, press . (After a confirmation message to delete the selected pattern appears, the pattern selection screen appears.) Embroidery Cards ■ About Embroidery Cards (Sold ...

VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN Embr oi dery 119 5 VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN Using the editing keys, you can change the patterns in a variety of ways, such as resizing them or rotating them. a Shows the code for the appropriate presser foot.When embroidering, be sure to use embroidery foot “U”. b Shows th...

PREPARING THE FABRIC 120 PREPARING THE FABRIC Attaching Stabilizer to Fabric For best results, always use stabilizer material for embroidery. In order to prevent shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned patterns, observe the following.When embroidering fabrics that cannot be ironed (such as towels o...

PREPARING THE FABRIC Embr oi dery 121 5 Hooping Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ■ Types of Embroidery Frames Select a frame appropriate for the pattern size. The frame options are displayed in the screen. a Can be used b Cannot be used Extra Large Large Medium (Sold Separately) Small (Sold Separately...

PREPARING THE FABRIC 122 ■ Inserting the Fabric a Lift up and loosen the frame adjustment screw, and then remove the inner frame. a Inner frame b Frame adjustment screw b Lay the fabric right side up on top of the outer frame, and then place the inner frame on top. * Be sure to align on the inner fr...

PREPARING THE FABRIC Embr oi dery 123 5 b Place the embroidery sheet in the inner frame, and then align the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the marks on the fabric. a Inner frame b Guide lines c Stretch the fabric within the inner and outer frames so that there are no folds or wrinkles (see...

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME 124 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME a Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot. b Raise the frame-securing lever. a Frame-securing lever c Align the embroidery frame guide with the right edge of the embroidery frame holder. a Embroidery frame hol...

EDITING THE PATTERN Embr oi dery 125 5 EDITING THE PATTERN Changing the Embroidery Frame Display a Press . b Press or in the “EMBROIDERY FRAME DISPLAY” on P. 2 of the screen to select how the embroidery frame is displayed. * There are five embroidery frame layouts. c After selecting the layout, pres...

EDITING THE PATTERN 126 b Press to move the pattern. * Press to move the pattern in the direction of the arrow on the key. * Press to center the pattern. a Distance from the center c Press . Rotating the Pattern a Press . b Press . * Each press of the key rotates the pattern 90 degrees. a Degree of ...

EDITING THE PATTERN Embr oi dery 127 5 b Press . c Change the size of the pattern. * Press to reduce the size of the pattern. * Press to enlarge the size of the pattern. * Press to return the pattern to its original size. a Size of the pattern d Press . e Press . Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image a...

EDITING THE PATTERN 128 Changing the Stitching Density (Alphabet and Frame Patterns Only) a Press . b Change the stitching density. * Press to reduce the stitching density. * Press to increase the stitching density. * Each press of the key changes the stitching density by 5% (The density can be set ...

CHECKING THE PATTERN Embr oi dery 129 5 CHECKING THE PATTERN Checking the Embroidering Position The embroidery frame is moved to indicate the embroidering position. Closely watch the frame to check that the pattern will be sewn at the correct place. a Press . b Press to select the position to be che...

CHECKING THE PATTERN 130 Previewing the Pattern a Press . b Press to select the frame used in the preview. * Embroidery frame icons that appear in dashed line cannot be selected. * Press to enlarge the preview of the embroidery pattern. c Press . Memo • Press the “Start/Stop” button to sew the patte...

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN Embr oi dery 131 5 SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN Sewing Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (see page 120) and hooping the fabric in the frame (see page 121) are two important factors me...

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN 132 Sewing Embroidery Patterns Example: To embroider a Embroidery color order a Thread the machine with thread for the first color, pass the thread through the hole in embroidery foot “U”, pull out some thread to give it some slack, and then lightly hold the end of the...

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN Embr oi dery 133 5 Embroidering Appliqué Patterns There are some patterns which call for an appliqué inside the pattern.When sewing an embroidery pattern with an appliqué, the color sewing order display shows “Appliqué Material”, “Appliqué Position”, “Appliqué”, and th...

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN 134 f Apply a thin layer of adhesive or spray adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece, and then attach it to the base fabric at the appliqué position sewn in step e . g After the appliqué piece is attached, press the “Start/Stop” button to sew the appliqué. → The ap...

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN Embr oi dery 135 5 f Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot. g To return to the point in the pattern where sewing was stopped, follow steps c through f in the next section. If the Thread Breaks During Sewing a Press the “Start/Stop” button to ...

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN 136 Restarting from the Beginning a Press . b Press . → The embroidery frame moves, returning the needle to the beginning of the pattern. c Press . d Press the “Start/Stop” button. Adjusting the Thread Tension When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that...

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN Embr oi dery 137 5 ■ If the Upper Thread Is Too Tight The upper thread is too tight when the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric. a Press . b Press in the tension display. * Each press of the key decreases the value and weakens the upper thread t...

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN 138 Changing the Embroidering Speed a Press . b Press or in the “MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED” display on P. 2 of the screen. * You can choose from 3 embroidering speed levels. c Press . Changing the Thread Color Display From the following, select the thread color that appears...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 140 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Embroidery Data Precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine. ■ Types of Embroidery Data That Can Be Used • Only .pes, .phc, and .dst embroidery data files can be use...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Embr oi dery 141 5 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often, for example, your name or other pattern combinations, patterns that have been rotated or resized, or patterns that have had th...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Embr oi dery 143 5 b With the pattern that you want to save displayed in the sewing screen, press . c Press . * Press to return to the previous screen without saving the pattern. → The pattern is temporarily saved to “Removable Disk” under “My Computer”. d Select the patter...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 144 c Press . → The sewing screen appears. Retrieving Patterns from the Computer a Plug the USB cable connectors into the corresponding USB ports on the computer and on the machine (see page 142). b The “Removable Disk” icon appears in “My Computer” on the computer. c Copy ...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Embr oi dery 145 5 d Press . → The pattern selection screen appears. e Select an embroidery pattern to be retrieved. * If you decide not to retrieve the pattern, press . a PHC data b PES data c Large-size embroidery pattern data d DST data e Amount of memory currently being...

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS 146 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1) You can use frame patterns of the same size and shape to create an appliqué. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and the other pattern with a satin stitch. a Select a straight stitch frame patt...

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Embr oi dery 147 5 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2) This is a second method for making appliqués using embroidery patterns. With this method, there is no need to change the fabric in the embroidery frame. To make the appliqué, embroider one pattern with a straigh...

AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS 150 AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS With the Embroidery Edit functions, you can change the size of patterns, rotate patterns, adjust the character spacing and layout, and perform many other editing operations. In addition, characters and patterns can be combined and rearrange...

SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Embr oi dery Ed it 151 6 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Attach the embroidery unit, prepare the machine for embroidering according to the instructions on page 110, and then press to display the screen shown below. One-point patt erns a One-point patterns b Floral patterns c Al...

EDITING PATTERNS 154 EDITING PATTERNS ■ Key Functions a Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. b Shows the size of the pattern currently selected. c Shows the distance from the center of frame. d Shows the degree of rotation for the selected pattern. No. Key Name Function Page e Image key Pr...

EDITING PATTERNS Embr oi dery Ed it 155 6 Moving the Pattern Press to move the pattern in the direction shown on the key. Press to center the pattern. a Distance from the center Rotating the Pattern a Press . b Select the angle that the pattern is rotated. * Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to...

EDITING PATTERNS 156 Changing the Size of the Pattern a Press . b Select the direction in which the size is changed. * Press to reduce the pattern proportionately. * Press to enlarge the pattern proportionately. * Press to reduce the pattern vertically. * Press to enlarge the pattern vertically. * P...

EDITING PATTERNS Embr oi dery Ed it 157 6 Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns a Press . b Select the layout. * After selecting an arc layout, press to expand the arc. * After selecting an arc layout, press to reduce the arc. c Press to adjust the position. * Press to center the pattern....

EDITING PATTERNS 158 Changing the Color of Each Character in a Pattern Press so that it appears as . The machine will stop after each character is embroidered so the thread can be changed. After Editing a Press . b Press to embroider the edited pattern. * Press to return to the embroidery edit scree...

COMBINING PATTERNS Embr oi dery Ed it 159 6 COMBINING PATTERNS This section will describe how to combine characters and embroidery patterns. Editing Combined Patterns a Press . b Press on P. 1 of the screen. c Press . d Press .

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 162 Sewing Combined Patterns Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order that they were entered. In this example, the embroider order will be as follows. For details, see “Sewing Embroidery Patterns” on page 132. → a Press . b Embroider according to the color order o...

DESIGNING A STITCH 164 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, X81277-050). b Decide the spacing of the stitch. * By adjusting the spacing of a stitch, you can creat...

DESIGNING A STITCH MY CU STOM STIT CH 165 7 ■ 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 7 1...

ENTERING STITCH DATA 166 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 168 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 CU STOM STIT CH 169 7 ■ 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 selected...

ENTERING STITCH DATA 170 ■ 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 CU STOM STIT CH 171 7 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 16 custom stitches. a Press . b Press . * Pres...

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 172 b Select a custom stitch to be deleted. * Press to display the custom stitch saved in that pocket. If the entire saved custom stitch cannot be displayed, press to view the entire custom stitch. * Press if you do not want to delete the custom stitch. a Pockets holding...

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES MY CU STOM STIT CH 173 7 Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s Memory a Press . → The pocket selection screen appears. b Select a custom stitch to be retrieved. * Press so that the custom stitch saved in that pocket appears. If the entire saved custom stitch cann...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 176 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...

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 178 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 180 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 182 Needle breaks The needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 34 The needle clamp screw is not tightened. Tighten the needle clamp screw. 35 The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle with a new one. 34 The thread or needle is not suitable for the type o...

ERROR MESSAGES Append ix 183 8 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 184 This message is displayed when the pattern selected in embroidery mode is larger than the embroidering area of the medium embroidery frame while the small or medium embroidery frame is attached. This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed while a pattern is b...

ERROR MESSAGES Append ix 187 8 ■ Alarm If an incorrect operation is performed, the machine beeps two or four times. This message is displayed when the motor locks up due to tangled thread or for other reasons related to thread delivery. If data is being written to or deleted from “Removable Disk” on...

SPECIFICATIONS 188 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 Append ix 189 8 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE You can use a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine. a While holding the “Presser Foot Lifter” button pressed, turn on the machine. → The following screen appears. b Plug the USB cable connec...

191 Stitch Setting Chart STITCH SETTING CHART Note When using the twin needle (see page 31), 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 sewi...

Index 197 INDEX A accessories .................................................................................... 11 air vent ........................................................................................... 9 alarm ............................................................................