Brother 882-S90/S91- Manual

vi WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE Check operations and view advice on the large LCD (liquid crystal display). SPECIAL FEATURES Prepare the bobbin thread with one touch. The automatic thread tension makes trial sewing unnecessary. Automatic threading makes threading quick and easy. Utility Stitche...

vii HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 explain your sewing machine’s basic operation procedures for someone who is using the sewing machine for the first time. If you want to sew utility stitches or character/ decorative stitches, read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, then go on to Chapter 3 (Ut...

Contents viii CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................iWHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ..... viHOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ............................ viiNAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .........................................................1 Machine ........................

Contents ix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ..................... 139Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ....................... 141 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ..........143CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ........144 Checking the Pattern Position ..................

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Machine ■ ...

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 2 Needle and Presser Foot Section a Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder. b Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the...

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 3 Operation Buttons a “Start/Stop” button Press this button and the machine will sew a few stitches at a slow speed and then begin sewing at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Press the button again to stop the machine. Hold the button in to sew ...

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-151 2 Embroidery foot “W” XC8156-451 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 B...

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 6 Options 1 2 3 No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Embroidery bobbin thread (White) SA-EBT X81164-001 Embroidery bobbin thread (Black) SAEBT999 XC5520-001 2 Stabilizer material SA519 X81175-101 Water soluble stabilizer SA520 X81267-001 3 Embroi...

Chapter 1 Getting Ready TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF ...................................................... 8 LCD SCREEN.......................................................................................... 9 ■ Key Functions ............................................................................

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 8 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 9 1 LCD SCREEN When switching on the machine, the screen will display the name of the machine. Touch the screen to display the utility stitch. Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is selected, depending on the setting selected in the sett...

LCD SCREEN 10 ■ Key Functions No. Display Key Name Explanation Page a Utility stitch key Press this key to select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem stitch, or other stitches commonly used in garment construction. 48 b Character/Decorative stitch key Press this key to select cha...

LCD SCREEN 12 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.) Press , or to display the different settings screens. Sewing settings a Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zig...

LCD SCREEN G etting Read y 13 1 General settings a Change the brightness of the LCD (see page 15). b Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating) to be up or down. c Turn the buzzer ON/OFF. d Turn the Needle Area and Work Area Lights ON/OFF. e Turn the open...

LCD SCREEN 14 Embroidery settings a Select from among 10 embroidery frame displays (see page 158). b Change the thread color display on the embroidery screen; thread number, color name or each time to embroider (see page 156). c When the thread number #123 is selected, select among six thread brands...

LCD SCREEN G etting Read y 15 1 ■ Adjusting Screen Brightness a Press . → The Sewing settings screen appears. b Press . → The General settings screen appears. c On the BRIGHTNESS OF LCD display, use and to adjust the screen brightness. * Press to make the screen darker. * Press to make the screen li...

LCD SCREEN 16 ■ Choosing the Display Language a Press . → The Sewing settings screen appears. b Press . → The General settings screen appears. c Use and to choose the display language. * Choose from the following languages: [ENGLISH], [GERMAN], [FRENCH], [ITALIAN], [DUTCH], [SPANISH], [DANISH], [FIN...

LCD SCREEN G etting Read y 17 1 Using the Machine Operation Mode Key Press to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category. displays information about the main parts of the machine and their functions. Thi...

LCD SCREEN 18 Example: Displaying information about upper threading a Press . b Press . → The lower half of the screen will change. c Press (upper threading). → The screen shows instructions for threading the machine. d Read the instructions. * Press to see a video of the displayed instructions. * P...

LOWER THREADING G etting Read y 19 1 LOWER THREADING Winding the Bobbin Press → → → in that order to display a video example of bobbin winding on the LCD (see page 18). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. ■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin With this machine, you can wind the ...

LOWER THREADING G etting Read y 21 1 i Set the bobbin holder to the left, until it clicks into place. a Bobbin holder (switch) → The bobbin starts winding automatically and stops rotating when it is done winding. The bobbin holder will return to the original position. j Cut the thread with the cutte...

LOWER THREADING 22 d Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position. e Holding the thread with your hands, slide the thread into the grooves on the thread guide plate. a Thread guide plate f Pass the thread through the thread guide. a Thr...

LOWER THREADING G etting Read y 23 1 e Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unwinds to the left. f Hold the bobbin lightly with your right hand, and then guide the thread with your left hand. g Pass the thread through the guide, and then pull the thread out towards the front. a Cutte...

LOWER THREADING 24 c Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. d Gently pull the upper thread, and a loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate. e Pull up the bobbin thread, then pass it under the presser foot and pull it about 100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) t...

UPPER THREADING G etting Read y 25 1 UPPER THREADING Threading Using the “Automatic Threading” Button Press → → → in that order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 18). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. a Turn the main power to ON. b Press the “...

UPPER THREADING G etting Read y 27 1 Threading Manually Automatic threading cannot be used when using the wing needle, the twin needle, or special thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker. In these cases, thread the needle as described below. a Turn the main power to ON. b Turn the handwheel so ...

UPPER THREADING 28 f Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position. g Holding the thread with both hands, slide the thread into the grooves on the thread guide plate. a Thread guide plate h While holding the thread in your right hand, us...

UPPER THREADING G etting Read y 29 1 l Lower the presser foot lever. m Holding the thread with both hands, pass the thread through both the upper and lower needle bar thread guides. a Needle bar thread guide (upper) b Needle bar thread guide (lower) n Pass the thread through the eye of the needle fr...

UPPER THREADING G etting Read y 31 1 j Select a stitch pattern. (Example: ) * Refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual for proper stitch to use with presser foot “J”. → The Selected stitch is displayed. k Press to select the twin needle mode. a Single needle/twin needle setting ...

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 32 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Removing the Presser Foot a Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. b Press . → The key appears as . c Raise the presser foot lever. d Press the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot. a Black button ...

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT G etting Read y 33 1 Attaching the Walking Foot The walking foot holds the fabric between the presser foot and the feed dogs to feed the fabric. This enables you to have better fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics (such as quilting or velvet) or fabrics that slip ea...

CHANGING THE NEEDLE 34 CHANGING THE NEEDLE a Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. b Press . → The key appears as . c Use the screwdriver to turn the screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw, then remove the needle. CAUTION • Always press on the screen before chan...

CHANGING THE NEEDLE 36 ■ About the Needle The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are some things to keep in mind about needles. • The smaller t...

Chapter 2 Sewing Basics SEWING .............................................................................................. 38 Sewing a Stitch ........................................................................................................ 38 ■ Using the Foot Controller ......................

SEWING 38 SEWING Sewing a Stitch a Turn the main power to ON, and push the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. b Press the key of the stitch you want to sew. → The symbol of the correct presser foot will be displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD. c Install the presser foot (see “CHA...

SEWING Se win g Ba sics 39 2 g Press the “Start/Stop” button to start sewing. * Guide the fabric lightly by hand. h Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop sewing. i Press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads. → The needle will return to the up position automatically. j When the needle...

SEWING 40 b Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing. c Release the foot controller to stop the machine. Sewing Reinforcement Stitches Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You can use the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew rev...

SEWING Se win g Ba sics 41 2 Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics The sewing machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick. If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur at an angle, help guide the fabric by hand and sew on the downward slope. ■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser F...

STITCH SETTINGS 42 STITCH SETTINGS When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings. Setting the Stitch Width Follow the steps below when you want to c...

STITCH SETTINGS Se win g Ba sics 43 2 Press to lengthen the stitch length. → The value in the display gets bigger. Setting the Thread Tension You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Follow the steps below to make any necessary changes. ■ Proper Threa...

USEFUL FUNCTIONS 44 USEFUL FUNCTIONS Automatic Reinforcement Stitching After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the b...

USEFUL FUNCTIONS Se win g Ba sics 45 2 Automatic Thread Cutting After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end...

USEFUL FUNCTIONS 46 ■ 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 k...

Chapter 3 Utility Stitches SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ...................... 48 Selecting a Stitch .............................................................. 48 ■ Stitch Selection Screens............................................................ 48 ■ Using the Mirror Image Key ...................

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES 48 SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES Selecting a Stitch ■ Stitch Selection Screens There are 5 categories of Utility Stitches. indicates that there is more than one stitch selection screen for that category. Straight/Overcasting/Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches Heirloom Stit...

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 49 3 a Turn the main power to ON. → Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is selected, depending on the setting selected in the setting screen. b Use to select the category you want. * Press to view this screen if anot...

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES 50 b Press to change the thread color of the stitch on the screen. * Press to display an enlarged image of the stitch. a Stitch screen c Press to go back to the original screen. Saving Your Stitch Settings The settings for the zigzag stitch width, stitch length, thread ten...

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 51 3 c Press . → The settings are saved and the original screen automatically appears. ■ Retrieving Saved Settings a Select a stitch. b Press . c Press the numbered key of the settings to be retrieved. * Press to return to the original screen without r...

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES 52 Example: Displaying information about overcasting a Press . → The advice screen is displayed. b Press . * Press to return to the original screen. → The upper part of the screen displays a selection of overcasting stitches with explanations. c Read the explanations and s...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 53 3 SEWING THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Twin needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Straight stitch (Left) General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch is s...

SEWING THE STITCHES 54 a Select a stitch. b Attach presser foot “J”. c Hold the thread tails and fabric with your left hand, and turn the handwheel with your right hand to insert the needle into the fabric. a Sewing start position d Lower the presser foot, and hold the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 55 3 ■ Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only) When you select left or middle 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 edg...

SEWING THE STITCHES 56 f Set the straight stitch needle plate in place and use the screwdriver to tighten the plate. g Insert the bobbin case in its original position, and then attach the needle plate cover. h After reinstalling the needle plate cover, select any of the straight stitches. i Attach t...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 57 3 Dart Seam a Select and attach presser foot “J”. b Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the dart and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching the fabric. * If automatic reinforcement stitching is preset, a reinforcement stitch wi...

SEWING THE STITCHES 58 d Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to the seam line, then trim excess thread leaving 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches). a Seam line b 10 to 15 mm (approx. 3/8 inch to 9/16 inch) c About 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) e Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amoun...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 59 3 e Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one, and sew the edge of the fold. a Wrong side a Surface Pintuck a Mark along the folds on the wrong side of the fabric. a Wrong side b Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only. a Surface c Selec...

SEWING THE STITCHES 60 Zigzag Stitches Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, appliqué, patchwork, and many other applications. Select a stitch, and attach presser foot “J”. If the stitch which you select has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches by holdi...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 61 3 ■ Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it over the lower fabric, then sew so that the stitch bridges both pieces of fabric. ■ Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch) Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fi...

SEWING THE STITCHES 62 Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching, overcasting, darning, or a wide variety of other uses. a Select a stitch. b Attach presser foot “J”. ■ Tape Attaching Stretch the tape flat. While stretching the tape flat, sew the tape to the fabric. a Ta...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 63 3 Overcasting Use for the beginning and end of seams in skirts or trousers, and the beginning and end of all cuttings. Use presser foot “G”, presser foot “J”, or the side cutter attachment depending on the kind of overcasting stitch you select. ■ Overcasti...

SEWING THE STITCHES 64 ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” a Select a stitch and attach presser foot “J”. b Sew with the needle dropping slightly off the edge of the fabric. a Needle drop position Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Twin...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 65 3 ■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. a Follow the steps on page 32 to remove the presser foot. b Position the fork on the side cutter’s operating lever onto the needle clamp screw....

SEWING THE STITCHES 66 d Select a stitch. e Make a cut of approximately 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch) in the fabric. a 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch) f Position the fabric so that the right side of the cut is on top of the guide plate and the left side of the cut is underneath the presser foot. a Guide plate (...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 67 3 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 /o...

SEWING THE STITCHES 68 ■ 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 Select or and attach presser foot “J”. b Align the edge of the fabric with the edge of the presser foot, and sta...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 69 3 ■ Appliqué a Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric and then cut around it, leaving a 3 to 5 mm (approx. 1/8 to 3/16 inch) seam allowance. a Seam allowance: 3 to 5 mm (approx. 1/8 to 3/16 inch) b Place a piece of thick paper cut to the finished size ...

SEWING THE STITCHES 70 ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches Use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches. If you set the speed control slide to control the stitch width, you can make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing. a Attach the foot controller (see page 39). b Select and attach pre...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 71 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 fo...

SEWING THE STITCHES 72 Blind Hem Stitches Select from these stitches to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts. a Select a stitch. b Place the fabric wrong side up, and fold and baste the fabric. a 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) b Basting stitches c Fold the fabric again. a 5 mm (appr...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 73 3 f Remove the basting stitches and turn the fabric over. a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric ■ If the Needle does not Catch the Fold Adjust the width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing in the width display. ■ If the Needle ...

SEWING THE STITCHES 74 ■ 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. Shelltuck Stitches Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance t...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 75 3 Scallop Stitches This wave-shaped running stitch is called the scallop stitch. Use this stitch to decorate the edges of blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as a hem accent. a Select . b Attach presser foot “N”. Sew scallop stitches along the edge ...

SEWING THE STITCHES 76 Smocking Stitches Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on clothes, etc. a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and loosen the upper thread tension to approximately 2.0 (See pages 42 through 43). c Pu...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 77 3 c Attach presser foot “J”. Align the center of the presser foot with the middle of the space between the fabrics and begin sewing. a Basting stitches d When sewing is finished, gently tear the paper away. Tape or Elastic Attaching a Select a straight sti...

SEWING THE STITCHES 78 Heirloom ■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch) Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems, and decorative stitching on shirt fronts. a Insert a type 130/705H, size 100/16 Wing needle. b Select a stitch and attach presser foot “N”. * Select any stitch between 3-01 and 3-25. c Star...

SEWING THE STITCHES 80 One-step Buttonholes With one-step buttonholes, you can make buttonholes appropriate to the size of your button. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Twin needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Narrow rounded buttonhole Bu...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 83 3 ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics When sewing on stretch fabric with or , sew the buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread. a Hook the gimp thread onto the back of presser foot “A”. Insert the ends into the grooves at the front of the presser foot, and then tempora...

SEWING THE STITCHES 84 Four-step Buttonholes You can sew 4-step buttonholes using the following 4 stitches together. You can sew any desired length for the buttonhole when using 4-step buttonholes. 4-step buttonholes are a good option when attaching oversize buttons. Four-step buttonholes are sewn a...

SEWING THE STITCHES 86 ■ Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applications. Darning is performed by sewing from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below. a Reinforcement stitches a Select a stitch, and attach buttonhole foot “A”. b Set the scale to the desired length of...

SEWING THE STITCHES 88 Bar Tacks Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. a Select . b Attach buttonhole foot “A” and set the scale to the length of the bar tack you wish to sew. a Presser foot scale b Completed length measurement c 5 mm (approx. 3/16 ...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 89 3 e Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. a Metal bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing. → When sewing is completed, the machine will sew reinforcement stitches and...

SEWING THE STITCHES 90 Button Sewing Buttons can be sewn on using the machine. Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be attached. a Select . b Raise the presser foot and detach the flat bed table attachment. c Lower the feed dog position switch to to lower the feed dogs. a Feed dog position switch d Attach ...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 91 3 ■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons Sew the two holes closest to you. Then raise the presser foot and move the fabric so that the needle goes into the next two holes, and sew them in the same way. ■ Attaching a Shank to the Button a Pull the shank lever toward yo...

SEWING THE STITCHES 92 Eyelet Use this stitch for making belt holes and other similar applications. a Select or . b Use in either the stitch width display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet. a Large 7 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) b Medium 6 mm (approx. 15/64 inch) c Small 5 mm (a...

SEWING THE STITCHES 94 Zipper Insertion ■ Centered Zipper Use for bags and other such applications. a Select . b Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch (see page 56) and sew to the top of the fabric. a Basting stitches b Reverse stitche...

SEWING THE STITCHES U tility S tit ch es 95 3 ■ Inserting a Side Zipper Use for side zippers in skirts or dresses. a Select . b Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. a Reverse stitches b Wrong side of ...

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS 98 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Press to display the screen below. a Decorative stitch patterns b 7mm decorative stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width. c Satin stitch patterns d 7mm satin stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width. e Cross stitch f Uti...

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS 100 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns a Select the category of the pattern you want to sew. b Press the key of the stitch pattern you want to se...

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra ti ve S titches 101 4 ■ Deleting Characters a Press to delete the last character. b Select the correct character. Memo Characters are deleted individually starting with the last character entered.

SEWING STITCH PATTERNS 102 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Sewing Attractive Finishes To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for the proper fabric/needle/thread combinations. Basic Sewing a Select a stitch pattern. b Attach monogramming foot “N”. c Plac...

SEWING STITCH PATTERNS C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra ti ve S titches 103 4 e Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing. f Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches. Making Adjustments Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickne...

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra ti ve S titches 105 4 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Key Functions You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make mirror images, etc. Note • Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitc...

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS 106 Changing the Size Select a stitch pattern, then press to change the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be sewn in the size highlighted on the key. Actual Stitch Pattern Size h Single/Repeat sewing key Press this key to choose single stitches or continuous...

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra ti ve S titches 107 4 Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) When stitch patterns are selected, press to choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings. Creating a Vertical ...

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS 108 Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) After selecting the pattern, press to select your preferred thread density. Checking the Image You can display an actual size image of the selected stitch pattern. You can also check and change the colors of the ima...

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 110 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 114 c Press . → The entered pattern is repeated. Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) You can use the keys with 7mm satin stitch patterns to create a step effect. Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are called step stitch patte...

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra ti ve S titches 115 4 d Press . → The next stitch pattern will move to the left. e Press . → The entered pattern is repeated. ■ More Examples Press → → → → . Press → → → → → → → → . Press → → → . Press → → → → → → → → .

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 116 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 be used with this machine. Using data ...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra ti ve S titches 117 4 ■ Trademarks • Secure Digital (SD) Card is a registered trademark or a trademark of SD Card Association.• CompactFlash is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sandisk Corporation.• Memory Stick is a registered trademark or a...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 118 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory You can save often-used stitch patterns in the machine’s memory. The machine’s memory can hold up to 20 stitch patterns. a Press . b Press . * Press to return to the original screen without saving. → The “Saving” screen is ...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra ti ve S titches 119 4 b Choose a stitch pattern to delete. * Press so the pattern saved in that pocket appears. If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed, press to view the entire stitch pattern. * Press if you decide not to delete the stit...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 122 d Select the stitch pattern’s .pmu file and copy the file to the computer. Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory a Press . → The pocket selection screen appears. b Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve. * Press so the pattern saved in that pocket appears. I...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION C h ar ac te r/Dec o ra ti ve S titches 123 4 Recalling from USB Media You can recall a specific stitch pattern from either directly USB media or a folder in the USB media.If the stitch pattern is under the folder, move down layers of folders following a path to it. a Inser...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 124 Recalling from the Computer a Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB connectors for the computer and for the machine (see page 121). b On the computer, open “My Computer” then go to “Removable Disk”. c Move/copy the pattern data to “Removable Disk”. → S...

Chapter 5 Embroidery BEFORE EMBROIDERING ............................ 126 Embroidery Step by Step ................................................. 126 Attaching Embroidery Foot “W” ..................................... 127 Attaching the Embroidery Unit ....................................... 128 ■ ...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING 126 BEFORE EMBROIDERING Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step # Aim Action Page 1 Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot “W”. 127 2 Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. * 36 3 Embroidery unit attachment ...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING Embroi dery 127 5 Attaching Embroidery Foot “W” a Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. b Press . → The key appears as . c Raise the presser foot lever. d Push the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot. a Black button b Presser foot...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING 128 h Use the included screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw of the presser foot holder. i Press to unlock all keys and buttons. Attaching the Embroidery Unit ■ About the Embroidery Unit a Turn the main power to OFF, and remove the flat bed attachment. b Open the cover of the c...

BEFORE EMBROIDERING Embroi dery 129 5 d Turn the main power to ON. → The following message will appear. e Press . → The carriage will move to the initialization position. The message will disappear after 15 seconds or press to move to the next step. ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit a Press either or ,...

SELECTING PATTERNS 130 SELECTING PATTERNS ■ Copyright Information The patterns stored in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited. There are many char...

SELECTING PATTERNS Embroi dery 131 5 ■ Pattern Selection Screens There are 7 categories of patterns in this machine. indicates that there is more than one pattern selection screen for that category. Embroidery patterns Heirloom patterns Border patterns Cross stitch patterns Floral alphabet patterns ...

SELECTING PATTERNS 134 d Press . → The sewing screen is displayed. e Proceed to see “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 136 to embroider the pattern. * To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press . Selecting Frame Patterns a Press . b Press the key of the frame shape you want t...

SELECTING PATTERNS Embroi dery 135 5 e Proceed to see “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 136 to embroider the pattern. * To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press . Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards ■ About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately) • Use only embroidery card...

VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN 136 VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN a Shows the presser foot code. Attach embroidery foot “W” for all embroidery projects. When the foot presser symbol is displayed on the screen, you are able to sew. b Shows the boundary for embroidering with the extra large frame (30 cm × 18 cm...

PREPARING THE FABRIC 138 PREPARING THE FABRIC Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (backing) to the Fabric For best results in your embroidery projects, always use stabilizer material for embroidery. Follow the package instructions for the stabilizer being used. When using fabrics that cannot be ironed (su...

PREPARING THE FABRIC Embroi dery 139 5 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ■ Types of Embroidery Frames Embroidery Frame 26 cm × 16 cm (approx. 10-1/4 inches × 6-1/4 inches) can be used. Select a frame that matches the pattern size. Frame options are displayed on the LCD. a Can be used b Cann...

PREPARING THE FABRIC 140 ■ Inserting the Fabric a Lift-up and loosen the frame adjustment screw and remove the inner frame. a Frame adjustment screw b Inner frame b Lay the fabric right side up on top of the outer frame. Re-insert the inner frame making sure to align the inner frame’s with the outer...

PREPARING THE FABRIC Embroi dery 141 5 e Return the frame adjustment screw to its initial position. ■ Using the Embroidery Sheet When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the frame. a With a chalk pen, mark the area of the fabric you want to embroide...

PREPARING THE FABRIC 142 ■ Embroidering Ribbons or Tape Secure with double-sided tape or a temporary spray adhesive. a Ribbon b Stabilizer a b

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Embroi dery 143 5 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME a Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot. b Align the embroidery frame guide with the right edge of the embroidery frame holder. a Embroidery frame holder b Embroidery frame guide c Slide the em...

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION 144 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. You can check the layout before starting embroidery and change the position. Checking the Pattern Position The embroidery frame moves and shows the pattern po...

SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN 146 SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN Sewing Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (see page 138) and hooping the fabric in the frame (see page 139) are two important factors mentioned earlier. An...

SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN Embroi dery 147 5 Sewing Embroidery Patterns Example: a Embroidery color order b Cursor a Thread the machine with the first color (see “Threading Using the “Automatic Threading” Button” on page 25). b Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot, and ...

SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN 148 ■ When Threading Manually a Thread the machine manually with the first color (see “Threading Manually” on page 27). b Lower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop the...

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS 150 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during embroidering, the machine will stop and the message below will appear. Press and follow the directions below to rethread the low...

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS 152 Restarting from the Beginning a Press . b Press . → The embroidery frame moves, returning the needle to the pattern’s beginning position. c Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot and start sewing. Resuming Embroidery After Turni...

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Embroi dery 153 5 c Press . → The previous sewing screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears. d Continue embroidering. a Stitch number when embroidery is resumed Memo If you want to start a new operation, press so the pattern selection screen...

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS 154 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Thread Tension When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric. ■ Correct Thread Tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabr...

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS 156 b Press to turn off JUMP STITCH TRIM. → The key will display as * The machine will not trim the thread before moving to the next stitching. ■ Selecting the length of JUMP STITCH not to trim When the thread trimming function is turned on, you can select the length of...

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Embroi dery 157 5 Changing the Thread Color Display You can display the name of the thread colors, the time or embroidery thread number. a Press . b Press . c In the THREAD COLOR DISPLAY, use to display the name of the thread colors, the time or the embroidery thread nu...

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS 158 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display a Press . b Press . c In the FRAME DISPLAY, use to change the embroidery frame display mode. * There are 10 choices. a Extra large frame embroidering area b Center line c Large frame embroidering area d Medium frame embroidering...

REVISING THE PATTERN Embroi dery 159 5 REVISING THE PATTERN Changing the Pattern Position Use to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow. Press to center the pattern. a Distance from the center Aligning the Pattern and the Needle Example: Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and th...

REVISING THE PATTERN Embroi dery 161 5 Rotating the Pattern a Press . b Select the angle of rotation for the pattern. * Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left. * Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right. * Press to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left. * Press to rotate t...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 164 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,.pha,.phb,.phc, and .dst embroidery data files c...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Embroi dery 167 5 b Select the pattern you want to delete. c Press . a Amount of memory used by the pattern to be deleted b Amount of memory needed to save the current pattern d Press . * If you decide not to delete the pattern, press . → The “Saving” screen displays. When ...

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Embroi dery 173 5 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1) You can use framed patterns of the same size and shape to create an appliqué. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch. a Select a straight stitch f...

Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS....................................................... 176 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT ....................................................... 177 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Heirloom Patterns/Border Patterns/Cross stitch Patterns/Floral Alphabet P...

EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS 176 EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS With the Embroidery Edit functions, you can combine embroidery patterns and character patterns, change the size of patterns, rotate patterns, and perform many other editing functions. This machine can perform the 9 functions listed below. ■ Combi...

SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Embroi dery E dit 177 6 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Prepare the machine for embroidery according to the instructions on page 126, and press to display the screen below. a Embroidery patterns b Heirloom patterns c Border patterns d Cross stitch patterns e Floral alphabet pat...

SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT 178 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Heirloom Patterns/Border Patterns/Cross stitch Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame Patterns a Select the category of the pattern. b Press the key of the pattern you want to edit. * See pages 132 and 134 for more information on selectin...

EDITING PATTERNS Embroi dery E dit 181 6 EDITING PATTERNS 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 the frame. d Shows the color currently selected, and the number of colors in the pattern. e Shows the...

EDITING PATTERNS Embroi dery E dit 183 6 Moving the Pattern Press to move the pattern in the direction shown on the key. Press to return the pattern to the center. a Distance from the center Rotating the Pattern a Press . b Select the angle by which the pattern is rotated. * Press to rotate the patt...

EDITING PATTERNS 184 c Press to return to the original screen. Changing the Size of the Pattern a Press . b Select the direction in which to change the size. * Press to enlarge the pattern. * Press to shrink the pattern. * Press to stretch the pattern horizontally. * Press to compact the pattern hor...

EDITING PATTERNS Embroi dery E dit 185 6 Deleting the Pattern Press to delete the pattern from the screen. Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns a Press . b Press the key of the layout you want to embroider. * See page 179 for more information about layout types. → The display wi...

EDITING PATTERNS Embroi dery E dit 187 6 Changing the Thread Color You can change the thread color by moving the color to be changed to the top of the sewing order and selecting a new color from the thread colors in the machine. a Press . → The thread color palette screen displays. b Press or to put...

EDITING PATTERNS 188 Creating a Custom Thread Table You can create a custom thread table containing the thread colors that you most often use. You can select thread colors from the machine’s extensive list of thread colors from five different thread brands. You can select any color and move the colo...

EDITING PATTERNS Embroi dery E dit 189 6 f Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified. * To delete a specified color from the palette, press . g Press to return to the original screen. ■ Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List a Repeat the previous steps ...

EDITING PATTERNS 190 c Press . a Color palette/Custom thread change key b Color palette → The custom thread table will appear. d Press to choose a new color from the custom thread table. * Use and to scroll through the custom thread table. * Press to return to the original color. * You can select co...

EDITING PATTERNS 192 ■ Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern By using the Cut function, you can select one element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element. This function allows you to design complex repeated patterns. a Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will ...

EDITING PATTERNS Embroi dery E dit 193 6 e Repeat the selected element. f Press to finish repeating. ■ Assigning Thread Marks By sewing thread marks, you can easily align patterns when sewing a series. When sewing is finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the shape of an arrow will be sewn using th...

EDITING PATTERNS 194 c Press to select the thread mark to be sewn. d Press . After Editing a Press . b If you want to sew the pattern immediately, press to call up the sewing screen. * Press to return to the embroidery edit screen. * To combine the pattern with other patterns, select the next patter...

COMBINING PATTERNS Embroi dery E dit 195 6 COMBINING PATTERNS Editing Combined Patterns Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing a Press to select an embroidery pattern. b Use to view P.4, then select . c Press .

COMBINING PATTERNS Embroi dery E dit 197 6 j Press to change the color of the characters. * See page 187 for more information about changing the color. k When all editing is finished, press . Sewing Combined Patterns Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. In this examp...

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 198 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION In the same way as embroidery patterns in Chapter 5, you can save and retrieve edited embroidery patterns to and from the machine’s memory, a personal computer, or USB media. Refer to the relevant sections in Chapter 5 on saving and retrieving ...

DESIGNING A STITCH 200 DESIGNING A STITCH By using the MY CUSTOM STITCH ™ function, you can register stitches you have created yourself. You can also sew designs combining MY CUSTOM STITCH ™ creations with built-in characters (see page 110). a Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet (part code SA50...

DESIGNING A STITCH MY CU STOM ST IT CH 201 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 11...

ENTERING STITCH DATA 202 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 204 g Repeat the steps above for each point that you have drawn on the grid sheet until the stitch design is drawn on the screen as a continuous line. * Press to delete a selected point entered. * Press to sew a test-run of the stitch. Press to return to the original screen. * P...

ENTERING STITCH DATA MY CU STOM ST IT CH 205 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 selecte...

ENTERING STITCH DATA 206 ■ 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 ST IT CH 207 7 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES Storing Custom Stitches in Your List Stitch patterns created using the MY CUSTOM STITCH ™ function can be stored for later use. Once you finish entering the stitch data, press . The “Saving” message appears and the s...

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 208 Retrieving Stored Stitches a Press . → A list of stored stitch patterns is displayed. b Select the stitch pattern. * Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving. c Press . * To delete the stored stitch pattern, press . * To edit the stored stitch patter...

Chapter 8 Appendix CARE AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 210 Cleaning the LCD Screen ...................................................................................... 210Cleaning the Machine Casing ......................................................

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 210 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the LCD Screen If the screen is dirty, gently 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, lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent, squeeze it ...

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 212 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN Screen Visibility is Low If the screen is difficult to see when you turn on the power, follow the steps below. a Press your finger anywhere on the screen. Holding your finger on the screen, turn the main power switch to OFF and back to ON. → BRIGHTNESS O...

TROUBLESHOOTING 214 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. You can also press then for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. Press at any t...

ERROR MESSAGES Appendix 217 8 ERROR MESSAGES If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed, or if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an error message is displayed on the LCD. I...

ERROR MESSAGES 222 ■ Alarm Sounds If the operation procedure was correct, the machine will beep once. If the operation procedure was incorrect, the machine will beep twice or four times. This message is displayed when replacing the embroidering bobbin thread. This message is displayed when a border ...

SPECIFICATIONS Appendix 223 8 SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Sewing Machine Dimensions 55.6 cm (W) × 30.5 cm (H) × 25.8 cm (D) (approx. 21-7/8 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) × 1...

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE 224 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE You can use USB media or a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine. Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media a While pressing the “Automatic Threading” button, turn the main power to ON. → The following screen wi...

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE Appendix 225 8 e When the message disappears, press . → The upgrade file is downloaded. f Unplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and on again. Note If an error occurs, a red text error message will appear. If the download is performed success-fully, an “Upgr...

227 STITCH SETTING CHART STITCH SETTING CHART The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch lengt...

Index 234 Index A Accessories included accessories ................................................................... 3 options ....................................................................................... 6 Accessory compartment ..............................................................