Operation Manual
Embroidery and Sewing Machine
Product Code: 882-W07
Be sure to read this manual and the addendum before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep these documents nearby for future reference.
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Before using this machine, carefully read
the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the
various functions.
In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
DANGER
- To reduce the risk of electric shock
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Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any
user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
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Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, or when making any adjustments
mentioned in the instruction manual.
• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull
it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.
• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.
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Electrical Hazards:
• This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Do not
connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a
qualified electrician.
• This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only.
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Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped
or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or
deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord.
• When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the sewing machine by any other
part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.
• When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may
injure your back or knees.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Always keep your work area clear:
• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and
foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Do not store objects on the foot controller.
• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or
garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.
• Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the
sewing machine may fall, resulting in injuries.
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Special care is required when sewing:
• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.
• Switch the sewing machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle
area.
• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.
• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when free motion stitching so that
you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.
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This machine is not a toy:
• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.
• The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed
of. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.
• Do not use outdoors.
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For a longer service life:
• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine
near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the
case and machine, and should never be used.
• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or
other parts to assure correct installation.
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For repair or adjustment:
• If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized dealer.
• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of
the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your
local authorized Brother dealer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual.
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with this machine.
Use only the USB mouse included with this machine.
Use only the pen tablet included with this machine.
The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
For additional product information and updates, visit our website at www.brother.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is intended for household use.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA
AND CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the
mark,
rating as marked on plug.
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.
• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your
authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation
200 Crossing Boulevard
P.O. Box 6911
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL : (908) 704-1700
declares that the product
Product Name:
Model Number:
Brother Sewing Machine
NV6750D
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital
device.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING LABEL
The following warning label is on the included side cutter. Be sure to observe the precaution.
CAUTION
• When using the side cutter, sew between low and mid-speed and do not touch the knives or
operation lever of the side cutter while sewing to avoid equipment damage or injury.
a Guide plate (lower knife)
b Upper knife
c Operation lever
Label location
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OUTSTANDING FEATURES
Display the Fabric While
Aligning the Embroidering
Position
Expand Your Creativity With
Bobbin Work
Example with decorative stitches
You can create bobbin work, which gives a three-
dimensional appearance to the surface of the
fabric, by winding the bobbin with heavy weight
thread or ribbon too thick to be fed through the
sewing machine needle and sewing on the wrong
side of the fabric.
The fabric hooped in the embroidery frame can be
displayed on the LCD so that the embroidery
position can be easily aligned.
Bobbin work is sewn using the special bobbin case
(gray) included with this machine.
See “How to Create Bobbin Work” on page 307.
This feature allows you to easily combine patterns
while checking the final image.
See “Display the Fabric While Aligning the
Embroidering Position” on page 211.
Multi-Function Foot Controller
Allows You Easy Sewing
Change the Pattern Size While
Maintaining the Desired Thread
Density (Stitch Recalculator)
In the embroidery edit screen, the size of the
pattern can be changed while the desired thread
density is maintained.
With this function, the pattern will be enlarged or
reduced at a larger ratio than with normal pattern
resizing.
The multi-function foot controller allows you
various sewing machine operations in addition to
starting/stopping sewing, such as thread cutting
and reverse stitching, can be specified to be
performed. See Operation Manual Addendum.
See “Changing the Pattern Size While Maintaining
the Desired Thread Density (Stitch Recalculator)”
on page 270.
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Find New Color Schemes With
the Color Shuffling Function
Create Patterns With My Custom
Design
With the color shuffling function, the machine
suggests new color schemes for the embroidery
pattern that you have selected. After you select the
desired effect from one of the four available color
schemes (“RANDOM”, “VIVID”, “GRADIENT”
and “SOFT”) the sample for the selected effect is
displayed.
Any image that you draw in the LCD screen area
of your machine can immediately become an
embroidery pattern. Specify colors and sewing
settings as you desire.
Compose embroidery from children’s drawings or
of your signature to add to your original artwork.
This is a function that everyone will enjoy using.
The included pen tablet makes this function even
easier to use.
See “Find New Color Schemes With the Color
Shuffling Function” on page 283.
Refer to the instruction manual (PDF format) stored
in the My Custom Design CD.
LED Pointer Shows You the
Needle Drop Position
Easily Perform My Custom
Design Operations With the
Included Pen Tablet
Included Embroidery foot with LED pointer
indicates the needle position with a red LED point.
The LED pointer shows you the location of the
needle penetration so that it is easier to adjust the
embroidery position.
See “Attaching Embroidery Foot “W2”” on
page 186 of this guide, and Operation Manual
Addendum.
The included pen tablet can be used to perform
My Custom Design operations effectively, along
with normal screen operations. Since the range of
operation with the pen tablet is wider than the
machine’s LCD screen, you can easily perform
intricate procedures.
See “Using the Pen Tablet” on page 23 and “Using
the Pen Tablet” on page 34.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE
Getting Ready
Sewing Basics
To learn the operation of the principal parts and the
screens
To learn how to prepare for sewing and basic sewing
operations
Chapter
1
Chapter
2
Page 25
Page 71
Utility Stitches
Character/Decorative
Pre-programmed with more than 100 frequently used
stitches
Stitches
The variety of stitches widen your creativity
Chapter
3
Chapter
4
Page 89
Page 155
Embroidery
Embroidery Edit
Maximum 30 cm × 20 cm (approx. 12 × 8 inches) for
large embroidery designs
Designs can be combined, rotated or enlarged
Chapter
5
Chapter
6
Page 185
Page 263
How to Create Bobbin
My Custom Stitch
Create original decorative stitches
Work
To learn how to create bobbin work
Chapter
7
Chapter
8
Page 307
Page 325
Appendix
Caring for your machine and dealing with errors and
malfunctions
Chapter
9
Page 337
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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 (Utility Stitches) or Chapter 4 (Character/
Decorative Stitches).
When you are ready to begin using the embroidery function after reading Chapter 1 and Chapter 2,
proceed to Chapter 5 (Embroidery). Once you understand the steps explained in Chapter 5, go on to
Chapter 6 (Embroidery Edit) for an explanation about the embroidery edit functions.
In the screens appearing in the step-by-step instructions, the parts referred to in the operations are marked
with
. Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen, and carry out the operation.
If, while using the machine, you experience something you do not understand, or there is a function you
would like to know more about, refer to the index at the back of the operation manual in conjunction
with the table of contents to find the section of the manual you should refer to.
Chapter 3
To sew utility stitches
To sew character or
decorative stitches
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 4
To do machine
embroidery
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot
INTRODUCTION..................................................1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................1
OUTSTANDING FEATURES ..................................6
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE......8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............................9
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR
Pressure)............................................................................... 85
Needle Position – Stitch Placement....................................... 86
Locking the Screen ............................................................... 86
Checking the Needle Location in the Screen......................... 87
Chapter 3 Utility Stitches
89
FUNCTIONS.........................................................13
Machine................................................................................13
Needle and Presser Foot Section ...........................................14
Embroidery Unit....................................................................15
Operation Buttons.................................................................15
Using the Flat Bed Attachment ..............................................16
Using the Accessory Case......................................................16
Storing Bobbin Clips..............................................................17
Using the Embroidery Unit Carrying Case .............................17
Included Accessories.............................................................17
Options.................................................................................20
Using the Spool Stand ...........................................................21
Using the Pen Tablet .............................................................23
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ..........................90
Selecting a Stitch .................................................................. 91
Saving Your Stitch Settings.................................................... 92
SEWING THE STITCHES .....................................94
Straight Stitches .................................................................... 94
Dart Seam............................................................................. 99
Gathering ............................................................................. 99
Flat Fell Seam ..................................................................... 100
Pintuck ............................................................................... 101
Zigzag Stitches.................................................................... 102
Elastic Zigzag Stitches......................................................... 104
Overcasting ........................................................................ 105
Quilting.............................................................................. 110
Blind Hem Stitches ............................................................. 122
Appliqué............................................................................. 125
Shelltuck Stitches................................................................ 126
Scallop Stitches................................................................... 127
Crazy Quilting.................................................................... 127
Smocking Stitches............................................................... 128
Fagoting.............................................................................. 128
Tape or Elastic Attaching .................................................... 129
Heirloom............................................................................ 130
One-step Buttonholes ......................................................... 132
Four-step Buttonholes......................................................... 136
Bar Tacks............................................................................ 140
Button Sewing .................................................................... 142
Eyelet.................................................................................. 144
Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) ..... 145
Zipper Insertion .................................................................. 146
Edge Sewing ....................................................................... 148
Chapter 1 Getting Ready
25
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF....................26
LCD SCREEN .......................................................28
USB Connectivity..................................................................32
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ...................................35
Using the Sewing Machine Help Key ...................................44
Using the Operation Guide Function.....................................45
Using the Sewing Guide Function .........................................46
Using the Pattern Explanation Function.................................47
LOWER THREADING..........................................48
Winding the Bobbin..............................................................48
Setting the Bobbin.................................................................54
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread...............................................55
UPPER THREADING............................................57
Upper Threading...................................................................57
Using the Twin Needle Mode................................................60
Using the Spool Stand ...........................................................63
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly .....................................64
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT .......................65
Removing the Presser Foot ....................................................65
Attaching the Presser Foot .....................................................65
Attaching the Walking Foot...................................................66
Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches 155
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS........................156
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch
Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/
Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns ..................... 158
Alphabet Characters ........................................................... 158
CHANGING THE NEEDLE...................................67
About the Needle..................................................................69
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations .....................................69
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS ............................161
Sewing Attractive Finishes .................................................. 161
Basic Sewing ...................................................................... 161
Making Adjustments ........................................................... 162
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS............................164
Changing the Size............................................................... 166
Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) .... 166
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image......................................... 166
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image .................................... 167
Sewing a Pattern Continuously ........................................... 167
Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only).... 167
Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern............................ 168
Checking the Image............................................................ 168
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS.....................170
Before Combining............................................................... 170
Combining Various Stitch Patterns...................................... 170
Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns......................... 171
Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns............ 172
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length..................... 173
Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) ..... 174
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ..................176
Stitch Data Precautions....................................................... 176
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory................. 177
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media ................................... 178
Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
71
SEWING ..............................................................72
Sewing a Stitch......................................................................72
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches..............................................74
Sewing Curves.......................................................................74
Changing Sewing Direction...................................................75
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics.................................................75
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener...........................................76
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics ...................................................76
Sewing Stretch Fabrics...........................................................77
STITCH SETTINGS...............................................78
Setting the Stitch Width .........................................................78
Setting the Stitch Length ........................................................79
Setting the Thread Tension ....................................................79
USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................81
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching .......................................81
Automatic Thread Cutting .....................................................82
Using the Knee Lifter .............................................................83
Pivoting.................................................................................84
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CONTENTS
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer................................ 179
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory........ 180
Recalling from USB Media.................................................. 181
Recalling from the Computer .............................................. 182
Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media...........................252
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer .......................253
Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory..................254
Recalling from USB Media ..................................................255
Recalling from the Computer...............................................256
Chapter 5 Embroidery
185
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS......................... 258
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)...................258
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)...................259
Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns ........................................261
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
BEFORE EMBROIDERING.................................186
Embroidery Step by Step ..................................................... 186
Attaching Embroidery Foot “W2”........................................ 186
Attaching the Embroidery Unit............................................ 188
SELECTING PATTERNS......................................190
Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother “Exclusives”/
Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit
263
EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS...................... 264
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT ...................... 265
Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother “Exclusives”/
Greek Alphabet Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/
Utility Embroidery Patterns ................................................. 193
Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns................................. 194
Selecting Frame Patterns ..................................................... 196
Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards ........................... 197
Selecting Patterns from USB Media/Computer..................... 197
Greek Alphabet Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/
Utility Embroidery Patterns/Frame Patterns ..........................266
Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns .................................266
EDITING PATTERNS......................................... 268
Moving the Pattern ..............................................................270
Rotating the Pattern .............................................................270
Changing the Size of the Pattern..........................................270
Changing the Pattern Size While Maintaining the Desired
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN......................198
PREPARING THE FABRIC..................................200
Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric ........... 200
Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame...................... 202
Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ........................ 205
Thread Density (Stitch Recalculator)....................................270
Deleting the Pattern.............................................................272
Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200%.........272
Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns .....273
Changing Alphabet Character Spacing ................................273
Reducing Character Spacing................................................274
Separating Combined Character Patterns.............................275
Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern....276
Embroidering Linked Characters..........................................277
Changing the Thread Color .................................................277
Creating a Custom Thread Table .........................................278
Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table ................282
Find New Color Schemes With the Color Shuffling Function ......283
Designing Repeated Patterns ...............................................285
Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly...................................291
Duplicating a Pattern...........................................................293
After Editing ........................................................................294
COMBINING PATTERNS.................................. 295
Editing Combined Patterns ..................................................295
Sewing Combined Patterns..................................................298
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS........ 299
Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color) .............299
Basting Embroidery .............................................................299
Creating an Appliqué Piece .................................................300
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME..........206
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION.........208
Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera...... 208
Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position..... 211
Using the Built-In Camera to Align the Embroidering Position .... 213
Checking the Pattern Position ............................................. 216
Previewing the Completed Pattern ...................................... 217
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN..............218
Sewing Attractive Finishes................................................... 218
Sewing Embroidery Patterns................................................ 219
Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué .............. 221
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING
EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED
DESIGNS) .........................................................223
Selecting a Pattern .............................................................. 224
Outputting the Background Image and Positioning Image ... 225
Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet ..... 226
Sewing Embroidery Patterns................................................ 227
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY
PROCESS ............................................................229
If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread........................................ 229
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing .................................... 230
Restarting from the Beginning ............................................. 231
Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power ............. 231
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ..........233
Adjusting Thread Tension ................................................... 233
Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the
Screw)................................................................................. 234
Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function
(END COLOR TRIM)........................................................... 235
Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) .... 236
Adjusting the Embroidery Speed ......................................... 237
Changing the Thread Color Display .................................... 237
Changing the Embroidery Frame Display ............................ 238
REVISING THE PATTERN..................................240
Moving the Pattern.............................................................. 240
Aligning the Pattern and the Needle.................................... 240
Changing the Size of the Pattern ......................................... 241
Rotating the Pattern............................................................. 242
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image .................................... 243
Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION .................. 306
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING
EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED
DESIGNS) ........................................................ 306
Chapter 7 How to Create Bobbin Work 307
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK................................... 308
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK.................... 309
Required Materials ..............................................................309
Upper Threading .................................................................310
Preparing the Bobbin Thread...............................................310
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING)............ 314
Positioning the Fabric and Sewing.......................................314
Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing.......................................317
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY)....... 318
Selecting the Pattern............................................................318
Start Embroidering...............................................................320
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION............... 322
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 323
Patterns Only) ..................................................................... 244
Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns ........... 245
Embroidering Linked Characters ......................................... 245
Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color)............. 248
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION...................249
Embroidery Data Precautions.............................................. 249
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory ........ 251
Chapter 8 MY CUSTOM STITCH
325
DESIGNING A STITCH..................................... 326
ENTERING STITCH DATA ................................ 328
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES............... 334
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CONTENTS
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List ....................................334
Retrieving Stored Stitches ....................................................335
Chapter 9 Appendix
337
CARE AND MAINTENANCE..............................338
Restrictions on oiling...........................................................338
Precautions on storing the machine.....................................338
Cleaning the LCD Screen ....................................................338
Cleaning the Machine Casing..............................................338
Cleaning the Race ...............................................................338
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area.......................340
About the Maintenance Message.........................................341
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN.................................342
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display ....................342
Touch Panel is Malfunctioning............................................342
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................343
Frequent troubleshooting topics ..........................................343
Upper thread is too tight......................................................343
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...............................344
Incorrect thread tension.......................................................346
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed .....347
List of Symptoms .................................................................350
ERROR MESSAGES ............................................354
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................362
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE.......363
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media.................................363
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer...................................364
STITCH SETTING CHART..................................365
INDEX ...............................................................374
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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
■ Front View
■ Right-side/Rear View
a Handle
a Top cover
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the
machine.
Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin.
b Pre-tension disk
b Presser foot lever
Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk when winding the
bobbin thread. (page 48)
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the
presser foot. (page 65)
c Thread guide for bobbin winding
c Main power switch
Pass the thread through this thread guide when winding the
bobbin thread. (page 48)
Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and
OFF. (page 26)
d Spool pin
d Multi-function foot controller
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. (page 57)
e Spool cap
Various sewing machine operations can be programmed into
the multi-function foot controller. (Operation Manual
Addendum.)
Use the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place. (page 57)
f Supplemental spool pin
e Power cord receptacle
Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the
twin needle. (page 48, 60)
Insert the power cord into the machine receptacle. (page 26)
f Air vent
g Bobbin winder
The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do
not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. (page 48)
h LCD (liquid crystal display)
g Foot controller jack and external port
Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in
the LCD. (page 28)
Insert the foot controller plugs where indicated. (page 73,
Operation Manual Addendum)
i Knee lifter
h Speaker
i USB port for computer
Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 83)
j Knee lifter slot
In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the
machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port. (page 32, 179,
253)
Insert the knee lifter into the slot. (page 83)
k Operation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speed
controller
j USB port for mouse (page 32)
k Primary (top) USB port for media
Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine.
(page 15)
In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB
media directly into the USB port. (page 178, 252)
l Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment
of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces,
remove the flat bed attachment. (page 16)
l Touch pen holder
Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use.
m Handwheel
m Thread cutter
Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise
and lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the
front of the machine.
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. (page
59)
n Thread guide plate
Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading
upper thread. (page 57)
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Needle and Presser Foot Section
Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover
(with mark) and needle plate cover
The measurements on the bobbin cover are
references for patterns with a middle (center)
needle position. The measurements on the needle
plate and the needle plate cover are references for
stitches with a left needle position.
a Buttonhole lever
The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot
to create buttonholes. (page 132)
b Presser foot holder
The presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder. (page
65)
c Presser foot holder screw
Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in
place. (page 66)
d Presser foot
The presser foot consistently applies pressure to the fabric as
sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the
selected stitch. (page 65)
a For stitches with a middle (center) needle position
b For stitches with a left needle position
c Left needle position on the needle plate <inch>
d Left needle position on the needle plate <cm>
e Middle (center) needle position on the bobbin cover
(with mark) <inch>
e Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
f Bobbin cover
Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin. (page 54, 103)
g Needle plate cover
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race. (page 97,
219)
f Left needle position on the needle plate cover <inch>
h Needle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight
seams. (page 96)
i Needle bar thread guide
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.
(page 57)
j Needle clamp screw
Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. (page
66)
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Embroidery Unit
Operation Buttons
a Carriage
The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when
embroidering. (page 188)
a “Start/Stop” button
b Release button (located under the embroidery unit)
Press the release button to remove the embroidery unit. (page
189)
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 at the machine’s slowest
speed. The button changes color according to the machine’s
operation mode.
c Embroidery frame holder
Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to
hold the frame in place. (page 206)
d Frame-securing lever
Press the frame-securing lever down to secure the embroidery
frame. (page 206)
Green:
Red:
The machine is ready to sew or is sewing.
The machine cannot sew.
e Embroidery unit connection
Insert the embroidery unit connection into the connection port
when attaching the embroidery unit. (page 188)
b “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button
Use this button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning
and end of sewing. Press this button, and the machine sews 3
stitches in the same spot and stops automatically. For straight
and zigzag stitch patterns that take reverse stitches, the
machine will sew reverse stitches at low speed only while
holding down the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button (the
stitches are sewn in the opposite direction).
CAUTION
• After the embroidery frame is set in the frame
holder, be sure the frame-securing lever is
correctly lowered.
c “Needle Position” button
Use this button when changing sewing direction or for detailed
sewing in small areas. Press this button to raise or lower the
needle position. With this button, you can lower and raise the
needle to sew a single stitch.
d “Thread Cutter” button
Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess
thread.
e “Presser Foot Lifter” button
Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to
the fabric. Press this button again to raise the presser foot.
f Sewing Speed controller
Use this controller to adjust the sewing speed. Move the slide to
the left to sew at slower speeds. Move the slide to the right to
sew at higher speeds. Beginners should sew at a slow speed.
g “Automatic Threading” button
Use this button to automatically thread the needle.
CAUTION
• Do not press the thread cutter button after the
threads have been cut. The needle may break
and threads may become tangled, or damage
to the machine may occur.
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Place the lid on top of the case so that the
notches in the lid align with the tabs on the
case, and then slide the bar on each side
back to the center of the accessory case.
b
Using the Flat Bed Attachment
Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the
accessory compartment.
Using the Accessory Case
■ Opening the Accessory Case
Fully slide the bar on each side of the accessory
case, and then lift off the lid to open the case.
The case can only be opened or locked correctly if
both bars are slid in the same direction.
a Bars
■ Using the Accessory Trays
Two presser foot storage trays are stored in the
included accessory case. One is for presser feet for
utility sewing, and the other is for presser feet for
embroidery and machine quilting.
a Bars
■ Closing the Accessory Case
a For presser feet for utility sewing
Fully slide the bar on each side of the
accessory case lid to align the notches in
a
b For presser feet for embroidery and machine
quilting
the lid with the notches in the bars.
For your convenience, a presser foot storage tray
can be stored in the accessory compartment of the
flat bed attachment.
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Using the Embroidery Unit
Carrying Case
Included accessories 45-48 are contained in the
embroidery unit carrying case. To open the
embroidery unit carrying case, raise each lock and
move the latches out of position. To re-hook the
latches and securely close the case, position the
latch on the catch of the unit lid and lower the
lock till it snaps.
a Storage space of the flat bed attachment
b Presser foot storage space of the flat bed
attachment
c Presser foot storage trays
Storing Bobbin Clips
a
Bobbin clips can be stored inside of the accessory
case cover.
a Latches
Included Accessories
See table on the next page about included
accessories.
Memo
• Placing bobbin clips on bobbins helps pre-
vent the thread from unwinding from the
bobbin. In addition, snapping bobbin clips
together allows the bobbins to be conve-
niently stored and prevents them from rolling
around if they are dropped.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
75/11 2 needles
90/14 2 needles
90/14 2 needles:
75/11
2 needles
2.0/11 needle
Ball point needle (gold colored)
23
24
25
26
27
34
28
35
29
36
30
37
31
32
33
38
39
40
41
49
42
50
43
51
44
52
45*
53
46*
47*
48*
54
55
56
57
59
60
58**
*Included Accessories 45-48 are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case.
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61
62
63
64
**In some countries or regions, this is not included in the enclosed accessories.
Part Code
Others
Part Code
No.
Part Name
No.
Part Name
Americas
Americas
Others
47 Embroidery frame set (quilt)
H 20 cm × W 20 cm
SA446
EF91: XE5068-101
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Zigzag foot “J” (on machine)
Monogramming foot “N”
Overcasting foot “G”
Zipper foot “I”
Buttonhole foot “A”
Blind stitch foot “R”
Button fitting foot “M”
Walking foot
XC3021-051
X53840-351
XC3098-051
X59370-051
X57789-251
X56409-051
130489-001
F033N:
XC2214-052
F054: XC3879-152
F042N:
XC1973-052
XE0765-101
XE0766-001
(H 8 inches × W 8 inches)
48 Embroidery frame set
(extra large)
SA447
EF92: XE5071-001
H 30 cm × W 20 cm
(H 12 inches × W 8 inches)
49 Embroidery bobbin thread
50 Embroidery positioning
sticker sheets
51 Edge sewing sheet × 6
52 Stabilizer material
53 Grid sheet set
54 Chalk pencil
SA-EBT
SAEPS2 EPS2: XF0763-001
XC6283-001
SA140
SAESS1 ESS1: XE5094-001
SA519
SA507
9
Side cutter foot
SA177
SA167
BM3: XE0806-001
GS3: X81277-151
XE8568-001
XE5334-101
See page 23
10 Straight stitch foot
11 Free motion quilting foot “C”
12 Free motion echo quilting
foot “E”
55 USB mouse
56 Pen tablet
13 Free motion open toe
quilting foot “O”
14 Embroidery foot “W2” with
LED pointer
15 Vertical stitch alignment foot
“V”
16 Needle set
SA187
SA189
F061: XE1097-001
XF6319-001
57 LCD cleaning cloth
58 Soft cover
59 Embroidery unit carrying
case
60 Accessory case
61 Operation manual
62 Operation manual
addendum
63 Quick reference guide
64 My Custom Design CD
XE4913-001
XE5111-001
XE3791-001
F063: XE5224-001
XF7275-001
This manual
XF6300-001
XE4962-001
XE4963-001
XD0705-051
17 Twin needle
18 Ball point needle set
XF6299-001
XF6585-001
19 Bobbin × 10
SA156
SFB: XA5539-151
(One is on machine.)
20 Seam ripper
21 Scissors
XF4967-001
XC1807-121
X59476-051
XZ5051-001
X55468-051
XC4237-021
XC1074-051
130013-154
X55260-153
Memo
• Foot controller: Model V
22 Cleaning brush
23 Eyelet punch
24 Screwdriver (small)
25 Screwdriver (large)
26 Disc-shaped screwdriver
27 Spool cap (small)
This foot controller can be used on the
machine with product code 882-W07. The
product code is mentioned on the machine
rating plate.
28 Spool cap (medium) × 2
(One is on machine.)
Memo
• Always use accessories recommended for
this machine.
• The screw for the presser foot holder is
available through your authorized dealer
(Part code XA4813-051).
• Included accessories 38, 44, 61 and 62 can
be stored in the machine’s soft cover case.
(In some countries or regions, the soft cover
case is not included in the enclosed
accessories.)
29 Spool cap (large)
30 Spool cap (special)
31 Spool stand
32 Bobbin clip × 10
33 Spool felt
34 Spool net × 2
35 Embroidery needle plate
cover
130012-054
XA5752-121
See page 21
XE3060-001
X57045-051
XA5523-050
XE5131-001
36 Touch pen (stylus)
37 Knee lifter
38 USB cable
XA9940-051
KL1: XE5902-001
XD0745-051
SA599
39 Alternate bobbin case
(no color on the screw)
XC8167-551
40 Bobbin case
XE8298-001
(gray, for bobbin work)
41 Straight stitch needle plate
42 Cord guide bobbin cover
(with single hole)
XE4908-301
XE8991-101
43 Bobbin cover (with mark)
44 Multi-function foot controller
XF0750-101
See Operation Manual
Addendum
45 Embroidery frame set (small) SA437
H 2 cm × W 6 cm
EF73: XC8479-152
(H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches)
46 Embroidery frame set
(medium) H 10 cm × W 10
cm (H 4 inches × W 4
inches)
SA438
EF74: XC8480-152
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Part Code
No.
Part Name
10 spool stand
Americas
Others
Options
3
SA560
SATFM6000D
SA439
TS4:
XE5065-101
The following are available as optional accessories
to be purchased separately from your authorized
Brother dealer.
4
5
Wide table and free motion
grip
TFM-3:
XE5062-001
Embroidery frame set (large)
H 18 cm × W 13 cm
(H 7 inches × W 5 inches)
EF75:
XC8481-152
1
2
3
6
7
8
Embroidery card reader
Embroidery card
SAECRI
–
Stabilizer material
SA519
SA520
BM3:
XE0806-001
Water soluble stabilizer
BM5:
XE0615-001
9
1/4 quilting foot with guide
SA185
F057:
XC7416-252
10 Embroidery bobbin thread
(white)
SAEBT
EBT-CEN:
X81164-001
Embroidery bobbin thread
(black)
SAEBT999
SA538
EBT-CEBN:
XC5520-001
4
5
6
11 Seam guide
SG1:
XC8483-052
12 Embroidery positioning
sticker sheets
SAEPS2
SAESS1
SAPS6000D
EPS2:
XF0763-001
13 Edge sewing sheet × 5
ESS1:
XE5094-001
14 Protective sheet
PS1:
XF2653001
7
8
9
15 Square embroidery frame
H 15 cm x W 15 cm (H 6
inches x W 6 inches)
SA448
(U.S.A.)
SA448C
(Canada)
SEF150:
XF4163-001
16 Embroidery foot “W”
XC8156-651
Memo
• All specifications are correct at the time of
printing. Please be aware that some
specifications may change without notice.
10
11
14
12
15
Note
• Embroidery cards purchased in foreign
countries may not work with your machine.
13
16
• Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer
for a complete listing of optional accessories
and embroidery cards available for your
machine.
Part Code
No.
Part Name
Americas
SABF6000D2
Others
1
Border embroidery frame
H 30 cm × W 10 cm
(H 12 inches × W 4 inches)
with Kit 3 upgrade
NV1UGK3
2
Border embroidery frame set SABF6000D
H 18 cm × W 10 cm
(H 7 inches × W 4 inches)
BF2:
XE5059-001
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■ How to assemble the spool stand
Using the Spool Stand
Fully extend the telescopic thread guide
shaft, and then rotate the shaft until the two
a
The included spool stand is useful when using
thread spools with a large diameter (cross-wound
thread). The spool stand can hold two spools of
thread.
internal stoppers click into place.
1
2
3
Insert the telescopic thread guide into the
round hole at the center of the spool
b
4
7
5
8
6
9
support, and then use a screwdriver to
securely tighten the screw (a) from the
reverse side.
No.
1
Part Name
Telescopic thread guide
Spool support
Part Code
XE0776-001
XE4637-001
XA6313-051
XC7568-051
XE0779-001
XA0679-050
XE0780-001
XC7134-051
026030-136
2
3
Spool pin × 2
4
Screw and washer
Spool cap (XL) × 2
Spool holder × 2
Spool cap base × 2
Spool felt × 2
5
6
a Screw
7
8
Note
9
Ring × 4
• Make sure that the stoppers on the tele-
scopic thread guide shaft are firmly in place
and that the top of the thread guide is
directly above the spool pins. In addition,
check that the shaft is securely tightened in
the spool support.
CAUTION
• Do not lift the handle of the machine while the
spool stand is installed.
• Do not push or pull the telescopic thread
guide or spool pins with extreme force,
otherwise damage may result.
• Do not place any object other than spools of
thread on the spool support.
• Do not try to wind thread on the bobbin while
sewing using the spool stand.
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Firmly insert the two spool pins into the two
holes in the spool support.
■ How to remove
c
From the back of the machine, press in the
a
spool stand latches (one on each side), and
then pull the spool stand up to remove it
from the machine.
Open the upper cover of the machine. From
the back of the machine, press in the upper
d
cover latches (one on each side), and then
pull the upper cover up to remove it from
the machine.
Attach the upper cover to the machine.
b
Insert the spool stand onto the notches of
the machine.
e
Memo
• See page 52 about the bobbin winding using
the spool stand.
• See page 63 about the upper threading
using the spool stand.
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Unscrew the upper barrel of the tablet pen.
a
Using the Pen Tablet
Memo
• See page 34 about connecting the pen tab-
let with the sewing machine.
1
4
2
5
3
Note
• Unscrew the upper barrel slowly, so that the
tablet pen will not be damaged.
Install a new AAA alkaline battery (LR03) in
the tablet pen with the positive end (+)
b
pointing up.
No.
1
Part Name
Part Code
Pen tablet
XF0178-001
XF2797-001
XF0185-001
XF0183-001
XF0184-001
2
Tablet pen
3
Tablet pen holder
Extra pen tips (4)
Pen tip clip
4
5
■ Installing a battery in the tablet pen
A battery for the tablet pen is not included with your
machine. Use a new AAA alkaline battery (LR03).
Screw the upper barrel to the tablet pen.
c
WARNING
• Do not disassemble or modify the tablet pen/
battery.
• Do not use metallic objects, such as tweezers
or a metallic pen, when changing the battery.
• Do not throw the battery into fire or expose to
heat.
• Remove battery immediately and stop using
the machine if you notice abnormal odor,
heat, discoloration, deformation or anything
unusual while using or storing it.
■ Replacing the pen tip
When the pen tip is worn out, replace with a new
one included with your pen tablet.
Grasp the old pen tip firmly with the
included pen tip clip.
a
CAUTION
• Remove the battery if you do not intend to use
tablet pen for an extended period of time.
• Do not set the positive and negative ends of
the battery in the wrong direction.
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Gently pull the pen tip straight out.
Activate My Custom Design, then trace the
picture with the tablet pen.
b
c
Push in the new pen tip until it is flush with
the tablet pen.
c
For detailed instructions about operating My
Custom Design, refer to the Operation Manual
(PDF format) stored on the My Custom Design CD.
Note
• When you create the embroidery pattern by
tracing the picture using the pen tablet, the
actual size of the pattern will be bigger than
the tracing picture. Check the size of the
pattern before embroidering, then change
the size of the pattern if needed.
■ Using with My Custom Design
• The pen tablet cannot be used as the USB
mouse while tracing the picture. Operate
with your finger or touch pen (stylus) while
tracing.
Select a favorite picture for creating
a
embroidery pattern.
Insert the picture under the tablet sheet.
b
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Chapter
1
Getting Ready
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF...............26
LCD SCREEN...................................................28
■
■
■
Home Page Screen ................................................................... 28
Utility Stitch LCD Screen ......................................................... 29
Key Functions........................................................................... 30
USB Connectivity.............................................................. 32
■
Using USB Media or Embroidery Card Reader/
USB Card Writer Module*........................................................ 32
Connecting the Machine to the Computer ............................... 33
Using a USB Mouse.................................................................. 33
Clicking a Key .......................................................................... 33
Changing Pages ........................................................................ 33
Using the Pen Tablet ................................................................ 34
■
■
■
■
■
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ............................... 35
■
■
■
■
■
■
Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media.......................... 39
Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used ........ 39
Changing the Screen Saver Image ............................................ 40
Selecting the Initial Screen Display .......................................... 41
Choosing the Display Language................................................ 41
Changing the Background Colors
of the Embroidery Patterns....................................................... 42
Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails................................ 43
■
Using the Sewing Machine Help Key ................................ 44
Using the Operation Guide Function................................ 45
Using the Sewing Guide Function..................................... 46
Using the Pattern Explanation Function............................ 47
LOWER THREADING .....................................48
Winding the Bobbin.......................................................... 48
■
■
■
■
Using the Supplemental Spool Pin............................................ 48
Using the Spool Pin.................................................................. 51
Using the Spool Stand .............................................................. 52
Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat....... 53
Setting the Bobbin ............................................................ 54
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread........................................... 55
UPPER THREADING.......................................57
Upper Threading............................................................... 57
Using the Twin Needle Mode ........................................... 60
Using the Spool Stand....................................................... 63
■
Using the Spool Stand .............................................................. 63
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly................................. 64
Using the Spool Net ................................................................. 64
■
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ..................65
Removing the Presser Foot................................................ 65
Attaching the Presser Foot................................................ 65
Attaching the Walking Foot .............................................. 66
CHANGING THE NEEDLE..............................67
About the Needle.............................................................. 69
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations................................ 69
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TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
WARNING
• Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire,
electric shock, or damage to the machine.
• Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power
cord receptacle on the machine.
• Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.
• Turn the main power to OFF and remove the plug in the following circumstances:
When you are away from the machine
After using the machine
When the power fails during use
When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection
During electrical storms
CAUTION
• Use only the power cord included with this machine.
• Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them. Fire or
electric shock may result.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.
• When unplugging the machine, always turn the main power to OFF first. Always grasp the plug to remove
it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.
• Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled.
Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the
cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized
dealer for repairs before continuing use.
• Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise, a fire may
result.
• When leaving the machine unattended, either the main switch of the machine should be turned to OFF or
the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.
• When servicing the machine or when removing covers, the machine must be unplugged.
• For U.S.A only
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
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TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
Insert the power supply cord into the power
cord receptacle, then insert the plug into a
wall outlet.
a
1
a Main power switch
b Power supply cord
Turn the main power switch to “I” to turn
on the machine.
b
a OFF
b ON
Memo
• When the machine is turned on, the needle
and the feed dogs will make sound when
they move; this is not a malfunction.
Turn the main power switch to “O” to turn
off the machine.
c
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LCD SCREEN
When the machine is turned on, the opening movie is played. Touch anywhere on the screen for the
home page screen to be displayed. Touch the LCD screen or a key with your finger or the included touch
pen to select a machine function.
Note
• When the straight stitch needle plate is on the machine, the needle will automatically move to the mid-
dle position.
Memo
• Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch pen. Do not use a sharp pencil, screw-
driver, or other hard or sharp object. It is not necessary to press hard on the screen. Pressing too hard
or using a sharp object may damage the screen.
■ Home Page Screen
a
b
c
No.
Display
Key Name
Sewing key
Explanation
Page
a
Press this key to sew utility stitches or character or decorative stitch
patterns.
See the “Key
Functions” table.
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b
c
Embroidery key
Attach the embroidery unit and press this key to embroider patterns.
186
Embroidery Edit key Press this key to combine embroidery patterns. With the embroidery
edit functions, you can also create original embroidery patterns or frame
patterns.
264
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■ Utility Stitch LCD Screen
Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an
operation indicated on the key.
1
a
b
c
f
d
e
a Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position.
Single needle/down position
Single needle/up position
Twin needle/up position
Twin needle/down position
b Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch.
c Shows the presser foot code. Attach the presser foot indicated in this display before sewing.
d Shows a preview of the selected stitch.
When shown at 100%, the stitch appears in the screen at nearly its actual size.
e Shows the stitch patterns.
f Shows additional pages that can be displayed (Illustration shows page 1 of 2.).
*
All key functions of the LCD are explained in the “Key Functions” table on the following page.
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■ Key Functions
b
c
d
e
a
f
x
w
v
u
t
g
s
q
r
h
i
p
j
k
l
o
n
m
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.
91
b
c
Character/Decorative Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns.
stitch key
156
86
Screen lock key
Press this key to lock the screen.When the screen is locked, the various
settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be
changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings.
d
e
Image key
Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern.
92
28
Home page screen
key
Press this key anytime it is displayed to return to the home page screen and
select a different category - “Sewing”, “Embroidery” or “Embroidery edit”.
f
Stitch selection
display
91
Press the key for the pattern you want to sew. Use
to change to different stitch groups.
g
h
Edge sewing key
Needle mode
Using the built-in camera, press this key to measure the width of the area from
the edge of the fabric to the stitch and set the camera for edge sewing.
148
60
Press this key to select twin needle sewing mode. The sewing mode changes
selection key (single/ between single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you press the
double)
key. If the key display is light gray, the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn in
the twin needle mode.
i
j
Retrieve key
Press this key to retrieve a saved pattern.
93
92
Manual memory key Change the stitch pattern settings (zigzag width and stitch length, thread
tension, automatic thread cutting or automatic reinforcement stitching, etc.),
then save them by pressing this key. Five sets of settings can be saved for a
single stitch pattern.
k
Reset key
Press this key to return the selected stitch pattern saved settings to the default
settings.
78-79
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No.
Display
Key Name
Explanation
Page
l
Presser foot/Needle
exchange key
Press this key before changing the needle, the presser foot, etc. This key locks
all key and button functions to prevent operation of the machine.
65-68
m
n
o
Sewing machine help Press this key to see explanations on how to use the machine.
key
44
1
Camera view key
Touch this key to check the needle location as it is shown on the screen through
the built in camera.
87
Machine setting mode Press this key to change the needle stop position, change the volume of
35
key
operation beep, adjust the pattern or screen, and change other machine
settings.
p
q
Stitch width and stitch Shows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the currently selected stitch
78
79
length key
pattern. You can use the plus and minus keys to adjust the zigzag width and
stitch length settings.
Thread tension key
Shows the automatic thread tension setting of the currently selected stitch
pattern. You can use the plus and minus keys to change the thread tension
settings.
r
s
Mirror image key
Press this key to create a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern. If the key
display is light gray, a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern cannot be
sewn.
91
82
Automatic thread
cutting key
Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function. Set the automatic
thread cutting function before sewing to have the machine automatically sew
reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on the
pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches) and trim the threads after
sewing.
t
Automatic
reinforcement stitch
key
Press this key to use the automatic reinforcement stitching (reverse stitching)
setting. If you select this setting before sewing, the machine will automatically
sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on
the pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches).
81
u
v
Free motion mode key Press this key to enter free motion sewing mode.
The presser foot is raised to an appropriate height and the feed dog is lowered
116
84
for free motion quilting.
Pivot key
Press this key to select the pivot setting. When the pivot setting is selected,
stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot
automatically. In addition, when sewing is restarted, the presser foot is
automatically lowered.
• If this key appears as
, the pivot function cannot be used.
• Be sure the needle position on page 36 of Machine Settings is set to the
down position.
w
Pattern display size
Shows the approximate size of the pattern selected.
: Nearly the same size as the sewn pattern
91
: 1/2 the size of the sewn pattern
: 1/4 the size of the sewn pattern
*
The actual size of the sewn pattern may differ depending on the type of
fabric and thread that is used.
x
Scroll key
Press
or
, to move one page at a time, or touch anywhere on the bar
to jump ahead for additional pages of stitches.
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USB Connectivity
You can perform many functions using the USB
ports on the machine. Connect the appropriate
devices according to the feature of each ports.
a Primary (top) USB port
b Embroidery card Reader/USB card writer module*
a Primary (top) USB port for media or card Reader/
USB card writer module* (USB2.0)
Note
• Two USB media cannot be used with this
machine at the same time. If two USB media
are inserted, only the USB media inserted
first is detected.
*
If you have purchased the PE-DESIGN Ver5 or later,
PE-DESIGN Lite or PED-BASIC, you can plug the
included USB card writer module into the machine
as an embroidery card reader, and recall patterns.
• Use only an embroidery card reader
designed for this machine. Using an
unauthorized embroidery card reader may
cause your machine to operate incorrectly.
b USB port for mouse (USB1.1)
c USB port for computer
• Embroidery patterns cannot be saved from
the machine to an embroidery card inserted
into a connected USB card writer module.
Note
• The processing speed may vary by port
selection and quantity of data.
• Do not insert anything other than USB
media into the USB media port. Otherwise,
the USB media drive may be damaged.
Memo
• USB media is widely used, however some
USB media may not be usable with this
machine. Please visit our website for more
details.
■ Using USB Media or Embroidery
Card Reader/USB Card Writer
Module*
• Depending on the type of USB media being
used, either directly plug the USB device
into the machine’s USB port or plug the USB
media Reader/Writer into the machine’s
USB port.
• You can plug the optional embroidery card
Reader/USB card writer module* into the
primary (top) or center port, when the mouse
or the pen tablet is not connected.
When sending or reading patterns using the USB
media or the embroidery card Reader/USB card
writer module*, connect the device to the primary
(top) USB port.
The primary (top) USB port processes the data faster
than the other ports.
*
If you have purchased the PE-DESIGN Ver5 or later,
PE-DESIGN Lite or PED-BASIC, you can plug the
included USB card writer module into the machine
as an embroidery card reader, and recall patterns.
• You can plug a USB media into the center
port, but the primary (top) USB port
processes the data faster. It is
recommended to use the primary (top) USB
port.
a Primary (top) USB port
b USB media
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■ Connecting the Machine to the
Note
Computer
• Do not perform operations with the mouse at
the same time that you are touching the
screen with your finger or the included touch
pen.
Using the included USB cable, the sewing machine
can be connected to your computer.
1
• A USB mouse can be connected or discon-
nected at any time.
• Only the left mouse button and its wheel can
be used to perform operations. No other but-
tons can be used.
• The mouse pointer does not appear in the
camera view window, the screen saver or
the home page screen.
■ Clicking a Key
When the mouse is connected, the pointer appears
on the screen. Move the mouse to position the
pointer over the desired key, and then click the left
mouse button.
a USB port for computer
b USB cable connector
Memo
• Double-clicking has no effect.
Note
• The connectors on the USB cable can only
be inserted into a port in one direction. If it is
difficult to insert the connector, do not insert
it with force. Check the orientation of the
connector.
• For details on the position of the USB port
on the computer (or USB hub), refer to the
instruction manual for the corresponding
equipment.
a
a Pointer
■ Using a USB Mouse
The USB mouse, connected to the sewing
machine, can be used to perform a variety of
operations in the screens.
■ Changing Pages
Rotate the mouse wheel to switch through the tabs
of the pattern selection screens.
Connect a USB mouse to the USB 1.1 port marked
with
. You can also connect a USB mouse to
Memo
• If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for
additional pages are displayed, rotate the
mouse wheel or click the left mouse button
the other USB port (USB 2.0).
with the pointer on
/
or
/
to
display the previous or next page.
a USB port for mouse
b USB mouse
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■ Using the Pen Tablet
Memo
The included pen tablet, connected to the sewing
machine, can be used when creating your original
embroidery pattern with My Custom Design. Also,
you can use the pen tablet as a USB mouse when
operating your sewing machine. Connect the pen
• Working area of the pen tablet differs
depending on performing functions of the
sewing machine.
tablet to the USB 1.1 port marked with
. You can
also connect the pen tablet to the other USB port
(USB 2.0) when not using the My Custom Design
program.
a Working area for normal machine operation
b Working area when drawing with the pen tablet
using the My Custom Design program
a USB port for mouse
b Pen tablet
After connecting the pen tablet to the sewing
machine, it is activated when the pointer appears on
the screen.
The blue LED light on the tablet is the main
indicator for hardware operation. The LED normally
stays off, and will turn on when you touch the
surface of the pen tablet with the tablet pen.
a
a Working area of the pen tablet
b Blue LED light
Note
• The pen tablet can be connected or
disconnected at any time.
• Do not perform any operations with the pen
tablet at the same time that you are touching
the machine’s LCD screen with your finger
or the included touch pen (stylus).
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Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
Press
to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening
for “Sewing settings”, for
1
display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, press
“General settings” or
for “Embroidery settings”.
Memo
• Press
or
to display a different settings screen.
Sewing settings
*
Refer to Operation Manual Addendum, for the detailed instruction of the multi-function foot controller setting.
a
b
f
g
h
c
d
e
i
i
a Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width (see page 115).
b Make adjustments to character or decorative stitch patterns (see page 162).
c Adjust the presser foot height. (Select the height of the presser foot when the presser foot is raised.)
d Adjust the presser foot pressure. (The higher the number, the greater the pressure will be. Set the pressure at “3” for
normal sewing.)
e Select whether “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is the utility stitch that is automatically
selected when the machine is turned on.
f Change the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot setting is selected (see page 84).
Adjust the presser foot to one of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm and 7.5 mm).
g Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode (see page 116).
h When set to “ON”, the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by an internal sensor while sewing. This
enables the fabric to be fed smoothly (see pages 76 and 85).
i Press to save a settings screen image to USB media (see page 39).
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General settings
a
b
g
h
c
d
i
j
e
f
k
l
CAUTION
• If “Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor” is set to “OFF”, remove the upper thread. If the machine is used
with the upper thread threaded, the machine will not be able to detect if the thread has become tangled.
Continuing to use the machine with tangled thread may cause damage.
a Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating) to be up or down. Select the
down position when using the pivot key.
b Select the operation of the “Needle Position - Stitch Placement” button from the following two sequences (see page
86).
Each press of the “Needle Position - Stitch Placement” button:
“ON” – raises the needle, stops it at a nearly lowered position, then lowers it
“OFF” – raises the needle, then lowers it
c Change the brightness of the Needle Area and Work Area Lights.
d Change the speaker volume.
e Change the shape of the pointer when a USB mouse is used (see page 39).
f Turn both the upper and bobbin thread sensor “ON” or “OFF”. If it is turned “OFF”, the machine can be used without
thread.
g Select the length of time until the screen saver appears. A setting between “OFF” (0) and “60” minutes can be set in
1-minute increments.
h Change the image of the screen saver (see page 40).
i Select the initial screen that is displayed when the machine is turned on (see page 41).
j Press “ON” when using the embroidery data creation software My Custom Design. Refer to the instruction manual
(PDF format) stored in the My Custom Design CD included in this machine.
k Change the display language (see page 41).
l Change the screen display brightness (see page 342).
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m Use to certify your sewing machine when you
purchase one of the upgrade kits.
n Display the service count which is a reminder to
take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact
your authorized dealer for details.)
o Display the total number of stitches sewn on this
1
machine.
p The “No.” is the internal machine number for the
m
embroidery and sewing machine.
q Display the program version. “Version 1” shows the
program version of the LCD panel, “Version 2”
shows the program version of the machine.
r Press to save a settings screen image to USB
media (see page 39).
n
o
p
q
r
Memo
• The latest version of software is installed in your machine. Check with your local authorized Brother
dealer or at “ http://solutions.brother.com ” for available updates (see page 363).
Embroidery settings
*
Refer to Operation Manual Addendum, for the detailed instruction of the embroidery foot “W2” setting.
a Select from among 14 embroidery frame displays
(see page 238).
b Change the thread color display on the embroidery
screen; thread number, color name (see page
237).
c When the thread number “#123” is selected, select
from six thread brands (see page 237).
d Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting
a
b
c
d
e
f
(see page 237).
e Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering
(see page 233).
f Select the height of the embroidery foot during
embroidering (see page 200).
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g
m
n
h
i
j
k
l
o
o
g Change the display units (mm/inch).
h Change the initial mode of the display (embroidery/embroidery edit).
i Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area (see page 42).
j Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area (see page 42).
k Adjust the distance between the pattern and the basting stitching (see page 299).
l Adjust the distance between the appliqué pattern and the outline (see page 300).
m Use to display the fabric while aligning the embroidery position (see page 211).
n Press to specify the size of pattern thumbnails (see page 43).
o Press to save a settings screen image to USB media (see page 39).
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■ Saving a Settings Screen Image to
USB Media
An image of the settings screen can be saved as a
BMP file.
A maximum of 100 images can be saved on a single
USB media at one time.
1
Insert the USB media into the primary (top)
a
39
LCD SCREEN
Connect the USB media or the computer
(using a USB cable) that contains your
personal image to the USB port of the
machine.
■ Changing the Screen Saver Image
f
Instead of the default image, you can select your
own personal images for the screen saver of your
machine.
Before changing the screen saver image, prepare the
image on your computer or USB media.
*
See page 32 about USB connectivity.
Press
to select the first image.
Compatible image files
g
JPEG format (.jpg)
Format
Max. 150 KB for each image
File size
480 × 800 pixels or less, (If the width is
more than 480 pixels, the image imported
will be reduced to a width of 480 pixels.)
File dimension
5 or less
Number allowed
Note
• When using USB media, make sure that it
contains only your own personal images to
be selected for the screen saver.
• Folders are recognized. Open the folder that
holds your personal images.
*
The images will appear in a list in this screen. Select
the desired number to specify the image.
Select the device that is connected.
h
Press
.
a
b
c
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
Press
.
→ The General settings screen appears.
Display 4/8 (page 4 of 8) of the General
settings screen.
Press
.
d
Press
.
e
*
*
*
Press
when connecting USB media to the
primary (top) USB port.
Press
when connecting USB media to the
center USB port.
Press
when connecting a computer using a
USB cable, and then copy your personal images into
“Removable Disk”, which appears on the desktop of
the computer.
→ A list of your personal images appear on the screen.
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Use
and
to select the setting for the
*
*
Press
Press
to delete the selected image.
to view the previous page.
d
initial screen display.
Press a file name to select image and then
press
1
i
.
*
Opening Screen: When the machine is turned on,
the home page screen appears after the opening
movie screen is touched.
*
*
Home Page: When the machine is turned on, the
home page screen appears.
Sewing/Embroidery Screen: When the machine is
turned on, the Embroidery screen appears if the
embroidery unit is attached to the machine, or the
sewing screen appears if the embroidery unit is not
attached to the machine.
Press
to return to the original screen.
e
■ Choosing the Display Language
Press
.
a
→ The selected image is stored on your machine.
Press to view the previous page.
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
*
Press
.
Repeat the procedure from step
the remaining images.
g
to select
b
j
k
→ The General settings screen appears.
Display 4/8 (page 4 of 8) of the General
settings screen.
Press
to return to the original screen.
c
d
■ Selecting the Initial Screen Display
Use
language.
and
to choose the display
The Initial screen that appears on the machine can
be changed.
Press
.
a
b
c
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
Press
.
→ The General settings screen appears.
Display 4/8 (page 4 of 8) of the General
settings screen.
a
a Display language
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Select the background color from the 66
settings available.
Press
to return to the original screen.
e
e
■ Changing the Background Colors of
the Embroidery Patterns
In the settings screen, the background colors can be
changed for the embroidery pattern and pattern
thumbnails. Depending on the pattern color, select
the desired background color from the 66 settings
available. Different background colors can be
selected for the embroidery pattern and pattern
thumbnails.
a
Press
.
b
a
b
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
Press
.
→ The Embroidery settings screen appears.
Memo
• When using the Embroidery or Embroidery
Edit, touch
to directly access the
Embroidery settings screen.
a Embroidery pattern background
b Selected color
Display 7/8 (page 7 of 8) of the Embroidery
settings screen.
c
d
Press
.
a
b
a
b
a Embroidery pattern background
b Pattern thumbnails background
a Pattern thumbnails background
b Selected color
Press
to return to the original screen.
f
Memo
• The setting remains selected even if the
machine is turned off.
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to select the desired
Press
thumbnail size.
or
■ Specifying the Size of Pattern
d
Thumbnails
The thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern
can be set to be displayed at the normal size or a
larger size. The larger size is 1.5 times the normal
size.
1
Note
• When thumbnail size setting has been
changed the pattern selection screen will not
immediately reflect the chosen size. To view
the patterns with the new thumbnail size,
return to the category selection screen, and
then select the pattern category again.
Press
.
a
b
c
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
Press
.
→ The Embroidery settings screen appears.
Display 8/8 (page 8 of 8) of the Embroidery
settings screen.
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Using the Sewing Machine Help Key
Press
to open the sewing machine help screen. Three functions are available from the screen
shown below.
a
b
c
a Press this key to see explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, changing the presser foot, preparing to
embroider a pattern, and how to use the machine (see page 47).
b Press this key to select utility stitches when you are not sure which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch (see page
45).
c Press this key to see an explanation of the stitch selected (see page 46).
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Using the Operation Guide Function
Press
to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen.
1
Press a key to see more information about that category.
displays information about
displays information about
the operation buttons.
displays information about
the main parts of the machine and their
functions. This is the first screen displayed
threading the machine, changing presser feet,
etc. Some of the functions are described in
the movies. Watch these movies for a better
understanding of the functions.
when you press
.
displays information about
displays troubleshooting
displays information about
attaching the embroidery unit, preparing
fabric for embroidering, etc.
Some of the functions are described in the
movies. Watch these movies for a better
understanding of the functions.
information.
cleaning the machine, etc.
Some of the functions are described in the
movies. Watch these movies for a better
understanding of the functions.
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Example: Displaying information about
Using the Sewing Guide Function
upper threading
Press
Press
.
The sewing guide function can be used to select
patterns from the Utility Stitch screen.
a
b
Use this function when you are not sure which
stitch to use for your application, or to get advice
about sewing particular stitches. For example, if
you want to sew overcasting, but you do not know
which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch, you
can use this screen to get advice. We recommend
that beginners use this method to select stitches.
.
Enter Utility Stitch category from the home
page.
a
Press
.
b
c
Press
.
c
d
→ The lower half of the screen will change.
Press
.
→ The advice screen is displayed.
Press
(upper threading).
→ The screen shows instructions for threading the
machine.
Read the instructions.
e
*
Press
to see a video of the displayed
instructions.
Press
under movie to go back to the
beginning. Press
to pause. Press
to
restart after pause. Press
movie.
to close out the
*
*
Press
Press
to view the next page.
to view the previous page.
Press
to return to the original screen.
f
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Press the key of the category whose sewing
instructions you wish to view.
Press
Press
.
d
a
b
.
*
Press
to return to the original screen.
1
Press
.
Read the explanations and select the
appropriate stitch.
c
e
→ The screen displays directions for sewing the
selected stitch. Follow the directions to sew the
stitch.
Using the Pattern Explanation
Function
If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch
pattern, select the pattern and press
and
then
to see an explanation of the
stitch selection.
Note
• With the pattern explanation function,
descriptions can be displayed for the
patterns available on the Utility Stitch and
Character/Decorative Stitch screens.
• Descriptions are displayed for each pattern
in the Utility Stitch screen. Description for
the Character/Decorative Stitch category is
also displayed.
→ The screen shows information.
Press
to return to the original screen.
• If the
key appears in gray, the
d
pattern explanation function cannot be used.
Memo
• The settings remain displayed to allow you
to fine tune the stitch.
Example: Displaying information about
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Winding the Bobbin
■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during
sewing. While using the main spool pin to sew
embroidery, you can conveniently wind the bobbin
using the supplemental spool pin.
Press
→
→
→
→
in this order to display a
video example of bobbin winding on the LCD (see
page 46). Follow the steps explained below to
complete the operation.
CAUTION
• The included bobbin was designed specifically
for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other
models are used, the machine will not operate
correctly. Use only the included bobbin or
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156,
(SFB: XA5539-151)).
a Supplemental spool pin
Turn the main power to ON and open the
top cover.
a
Align the groove in the bobbin with the
spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set
b
the bobbin on the shaft.
*
Actual size
a This model
b Other models
c 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)
a Groove in the bobbin
b Spring on the shaft
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Set the supplemental spool pin in the “up”
position.
c
1
a Supplemental spool pin
Place the spool of thread on the
d
supplemental spool pin, so that thread
unrolls from the front. Push the spool cap
onto the spool pin as far as possible to
49
LOWER THREADING
Wind the thread clockwise around the
Press
.
g
j
bobbin 5-6 times.
→ Bobbin winding starts automatically. The bobbin
stops rotating when bobbin winding is completed.
The bobbin winding switch will automatically return
to its original position.
Pass the end of the thread through the guide
slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the
thread to the right to cut the thread with
the cutter.
h
a Guide slit (with built-in cutter)
b Bobbin winder seat
CAUTION
• Be sure to follow the process described. If the
thread is not cut with the cutter, and the
bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it
may tangle around the bobbin and cause the
Set the bobbin winding switch to the left,
until it clicks into place.
i
a Bobbin winding switch
→ The bobbin winding window appears.
50
LOWER THREADING
Cut the thread with cutter and remove the
bobbin.
Turn the main power to ON and open the
top cover.
k
a
b
Align the groove in the bobbin with the
spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set
the bobbin on the shaft.
1
Memo
• When removing the bobbin, do not pull on
the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could
loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat,
and could result in damage to the machine.
a Groove in the bobbin
b Spring on the shaft
Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward.
Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that
the thread unwinds from the front of the
spool.
c
CAUTION
• Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the
thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle
and possibly resulting in injury.
■ Using the Spool Pin
You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin
before sewing. You cannot use this spool pin to
wind the bobbin while sewing.
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
c Thread spool
d Spool felt
Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far
as possible, then return the spool pin to its
original position.
d
e
While holding the thread with both hands,
pull the thread up from under the thread
guide plate.
a Thread guide plate
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Pass the thread through the thread guide.
■ Using the Spool Stand
f
To wind thread on the bobbin while the spool stand
is installed, pass the thread from the spool through
the thread guide on the telescopic thread guide, and
then wind the bobbin according to steps
e
through
k
of “Using the Supplemental Spool Pin”on
page 49 to page 51.
a Thread guide
Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk
making sure that the thread is under the
pre-tension disk.
g
Memo
a Thread guide
• See page 21 to assemble the spool stand.
b Pre-tension disk
• See page 63 to thread the machine using
the spool stand.
Follow steps
through 51.
g
through
k
on page 50
h
CAUTION
• When winding thread on the bobbin, do not
cross the bobbin winding thread with the
upper thread in the thread guides.
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Cut the thread near the bobbin and hold the
thread end with your left hand. Unwind the
thread clockwise near the bobbin winder
seat with your right hand as shown below.
■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the
d
Bobbin Winder Seat
If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not
passed through the pre-tension disk correctly, the
thread may become tangled beneath the bobbin
winder seat.
1
Wind off the thread according to the following
procedure.
a Thread
b Bobbin winder seat
CAUTION
• Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if
the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin
winder seat. It may result in injuries.
Wind the bobbin again.
e
If the thread becomes tangled under the
Note
a
• Make sure that the thread passes through
the pre-tension disk correctly (page 49).
bobbin winder seat, press
stop the bobbin winding.
once to
Cut the thread with scissors near the pre-
tension disk.
b
a Pre-tension disk
Push the bobbin winder switch to the right,
and then raise the bobbin at least 10 cm
(4 inches) from the shaft.
c
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Press
to lock all keys and buttons.
a
b
Setting the Bobbin
Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.
Press
→
→
→
→
in this order to display a
video example of the operation on the LCD (see
page 46). Follow the steps explained below to
complete the operation.
a Bobbin cover
b Latch
CAUTION
• Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly
wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or
the thread tension will be incorrect.
→ The bobbin cover opens.
Remove the bobbin cover.
c
d
Hold the bobbin with your right hand and
hold the end of the thread with your left
hand.
• The included bobbin was designed specifically
for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other
models are used, the machine will not operate
correctly. Use only the included bobbin or
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156,
(SFB: XA5539-151)).
Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that
the thread unwinds to the left.
e
*
Actual size
a This model
b Other models
c 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)
• Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be
sure to press
in the LCD, otherwise
injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button
or any other button is pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
Hold the bobbin lightly with your right
hand, and then guide the thread with your
left hand.
f
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Pass the thread through the guide, and then
pull the thread out toward the front.
g
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
There may be some sewing applications where
1
a Cutter
→ The cutter cuts the thread.
Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the
bobbin cover (1), and then lightly press
down on the right side to close the cover
(2).
h
Press
to unlock all keys and
i
buttons.
55
LOWER THREADING
Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the
presser foot and pull it about
f
100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) toward the
back of the machine, making it even with
the upper thread.
a Upper thread
b Bobbin thread
Replace the bobbin cover.
g
Press
to unlock all keys and
h
buttons.
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Turn the main power to ON.
1
a
b
Upper Threading
Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to
raise the presser foot.
Press
→
→
→
→
in this order to display a
video example of the operation on the LCD (see
page 46). Follow the steps explained below to
complete the operation.
→ The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can
be threaded.
CAUTION
• Be sure to thread the machine properly.
Improper threading can cause the thread to
tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.
• When using the walking foot, the side cutter or
accessories not included with this machine,
attach the accessory to the machine after
threading the machine.
Memo
• The automatic threading function can be
used with sewing machine needle sizes 75/
11 through 100/16.
a Upper thread shutter
• Thread such as transparent nylon monofila-
ment thread and thread with a thickness of
130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the
automatic threading function.
Memo
• This machine is equipped with an upper
thread shutter, allowing you to check that
the upper threading is performed correctly.
• The automatic threading function cannot be
used with the wing needle or the twin nee-
dle.
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
c
Note
• If you try to thread the needle automatically
without raising the needle, the thread may
not thread correctly.
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Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward.
• If a spool of thread whose core is 12 mm
(1/2 inch) in diameter and 75 mm (3 inches)
high is inserted onto the spool pin, use the
mini spool cap.
d
Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that
the thread unwinds from the front of the
spool.
a Spool cap (special)
b 12 mm (1/2 inch)
c 75 mm (3 inches)
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
c Thread spool
d Spool felt
While holding the thread with both hands,
pull the thread up from under the thread
guide plate.
f
Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far
as possible, then return the spool pin to its
original position.
e
CAUTION
• If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set
incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool
pin and cause the needle to break.
• Use the spool cap (large, medium, or small)
that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a
spool cap smaller than the thread spool is
used, the thread may become caught in the slit
on the end of the spool and cause the needle
to break.
a Thread guide plate
While holding the thread in your right
hand, pass the thread through the thread
guide in the direction indicated.
g
Memo
• When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread,
use the small spool cap, and leave a small
space between the cap and the thread
spool.
Guide the thread down, up, then down
through the groove, as shown in the
illustration.
h
a Spool cap (small)
b Thread spool (cross-wound thread)
c Space
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Pull the thread up through the thread cutter
to cut the thread, as shown in the
illustration.
l
Memo
• Look in the upper groove area to check if the
thread catches on the take-up lever visible
inside the upper groove area.
1
a Thread cutter
a Look in the upper groove area
Note
Pass the thread through the needle bar
thread guide (marked “6”) by holding the
thread with both hands and guiding it as
shown in the illustration.
• When using thread that quickly winds off the
spool, such as metallic thread, it may be dif-
ficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut.
Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter,
pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of
thread after passing it through the thread
guide disks (marked “7”).
i
a Needle bar thread guide
Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to
lower presser foot.
a 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) or more
j
Press the “Automatic Threading” button to
have the machine automatically thread the
needle.
m
Pass the thread through the thread guide
disks (marked “7”). Make sure that the
thread passes through the groove in the
thread guide.
k
→ The thread passes through the eye of the needle.
Memo
• When the “Automatic Threading” button is
pressed, the presser foot will be automati-
cally lowered. After threading is finished, the
presser foot moves back to the position
before the “Automatic Threading” button
was pressed.
a Groove in thread guide
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Carefully pull the end of the thread that was
n
Note
passed through the eye of the needle.
• Some needles cannot be threaded with the
needle threader. In this case, instead of
using the needle threader after passing the
thread through the needle bar thread guide
(marked “6”), manually pass the thread
through the eye of the needle from the front.
*
If a loop was formed in the thread passed through
the eye of the needle, carefully pull on the loop of
thread through to the back of the needle.
Note
• Pulling the loop of thread gently will avoid
needle breakage.
Using the Twin Needle Mode
Pull out about 10-15 cm (approx. 4-6
inches) of the thread, and then pass it under
the presser foot toward the rear of the
machine.
o
The twin needle can only be used for patterns that
show
after being selected. Before you select a
→ Raise the presser foot lever if the presser foot is
stitch pattern, make sure the stitch can be sewn in
the twin needle mode (refer to the “STITCH
SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual).
lowered.
CAUTION
• Twin needle (part code XE4963-001) is
recommended for this machine. Contact your
authorized dealer for replacement needles
(size 2.0/11 is recommended).
• Be sure to set the twin needle mode when
using the twin needle. Using the twin needle
while the machine is in single needle mode
could cause the needle to break, resulting in
damage.
• Do not sew with bent needles. The needle
could break and cause injury.
a About 10-15 cm (approx. 4-6 inches)
Memo
• If the needle could not be threaded or the
thread was not passed through the needle
bar thread guides, perform the procedure
again starting from step
Then, pass the thread through the eye of the
needle after step
c
.
• When using the twin needle, it is
recommended to use presser foot “J”.
i
.
• When the twin needle is used, bunched
stitches may occur depending on the types of
fabric and thread that are used.
Use monogramming foot “N” for decorative
stitches.
• Before changing the needle or threading the
machine, be sure to press
on the LCD
Screen, otherwise injuries may occur if the
“Start/Stop” button or any other button is
pressed and the machine starts sewing.
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Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it
in the up position.
Press
to lock all keys and buttons
d
a
and then install the twin needle
(“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page 67).
1
a Supplemental spool pin
Thread the machine for the first needle
according to the procedure for threading a
single needle (“Upper Threading” on
page 57).
b
Place the additional spool of thread on the
supplemental spool pin, so that the thread
unwinds from the front. Push the spool cap
onto the spool pin as far as possible to
secure the thread spool.
e
Pass the thread through the needle bar
thread guides on the needle bar, then
thread the needle on the left side manually.
a Spool cap
b Spool pin
c
c Thread spool
Hold the thread from the spool with both
hands, and place the thread in the thread
guide.
f
*
Do not place the thread in the pre-tension disks.
a Needle bar thread guide
Note
• The “Automatic Threading” button cannot be
used. Manually thread the twin needle from
front to back. Using the “Automatic Thread-
ing” button may result in damage to the
machine.
a Thread guide
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While holding the thread from the spool,
g
Press
to select the twin needle mode.
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 the illustration.
k
a
Continue threading however do not pass
the thread in the needle bar thread guide
“6” on the needle bar. Thread the needle on
the right side.
h
a Single needle/twin needle setting
appears.
→
CAUTION
a Needle bar thread guide
• Be sure to set the twin needle mode when
using the twin needle. Using the twin needle
while the machine is in single needle mode
could cause the needle to break, resulting in
damage.
Press
to unlock all keys and
i
j
buttons.
Select a stitch pattern. (Example:
)
Start sewing.
l
*
Refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end
of this manual for the proper stitch to use with
presser foot “J”.
Sample of Twin Needle Sewing
→ The selected stitch is displayed.
Note
• If the
the stitch, the selected stitch cannot be
sewn in the twin needle mode.
key is light gray after selecting
Memo
• To change direction when sewing with the
twin needle, raise the needle from the fabric,
raise the presser foot lever, and then turn
the fabric.
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• Depending on the size of spool or the amount of
thread remaining, choose the appropriate sized
spool cap (large or medium). Spool cap (small)
cannot be used with the spool cap base.
Using the Spool Stand
The included spool stand is useful when using
thread on spools with a large diameter (cross-
wound thread). This spool stand can hold two
spools of thread.
1
Memo
• See page 21 to assemble the spool stand.
• See page 52 to wind the bobbin when using
the spool stand.
■ Using the Spool Stand
a Spool cap
• Be sure to use a spool cap that is slightly larger
b Spool cap base
than the spool.
Attach the spool stand to the machine. (see
page 21.)
If the spool cap that is used is smaller or much
larger than the spool, the thread may catch and
sewing performance may suffer.
a
• When using thread on a thin spool, place the
included spool felt on the spool pin, place the
thread spool on the spool pin so that the center
of the spool is aligned with the hole at the center
of the spool felt, and then insert the spool cap
onto the spool pin.
Place the spool of thread on the spool pin
so that the thread feeds off the spool
clockwise. Firmly insert the spool cap onto
the spool pin.
b
a Spool felt
• When using thread on a cone spool, use the
spool holder.
a Spool holder
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Thread the machine according to the steps
to of “Upper Threading” on page 57.
e
Note
f
o
• When using 2 spools of thread, make sure
that both spools are feeding in the same
direction.
Using Threads that Unwind
Quickly
• Make sure that the spools do not touch each
other, otherwise the thread will not feed off
smoothly, the needle may break, or the
thread may break or become tangled. In
addition, make sure that the spools do not
touch the telescopic thread guide at the cen-
ter.
■ Using the Spool Net
If using transparent nylon monofilament thread,
metallic thread, or other strong thread, place the
included spool net over the spool before using it.
When using specialty threads, threading must be
done manually.
• Make sure that the thread is not caught
under the spool.
Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread
from the back to the front through the
thread guides at the top.
If the spool net is too long, fold it once to match it to
the spool size before placing it over the spool.
c
When using thread that quickly feeds off the spool,
such as metallic thread, use the enclosed ring to
prevent the thread from becoming entangled.
Threading sequence; Pull the thread from the spool,
place the thread through the ring from the bottom up
(1), into the thread guide (2) and through the ring
from the top down (3).
a Spool net
b Thread spool
c Spool pin
d Spool cap
2
Memo
• When threading the spool with the spool net
on, make sure that 5-6 cm (approx. 2 - 2-1/2
inches) of thread are pulled out.
3
1
• It may be necessary to adjust the thread ten-
sion when using the spool net.
Note
• Guide the thread so that it does not become
entangled with the other thread.
• After feeding the thread as instructed, wind
any excess thread back onto the spool, oth-
erwise the excess thread will become tan-
gled.
Pass the thread through the machine's
thread guide from the right to the left.
d
a Thread guide
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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
1
CAUTION
on the screen before changing the presser foot. If
• Always press
is not pressed and the
“Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.
• Always use the correct presser foot for the selected stitch pattern. If the wrong presser foot is used, the
needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.
• Only use presser feet made for this machine. Using other presser feet may lead to accident or injury.
Press the black button on the presser foot
holder and remove the presser foot.
d
Removing the Presser Foot
Press
→
→
→
a
→
in this order to display a
video example of the operation on the LCD (see
page 46). Follow the steps explained below to
complete the operation.
b
a Black button
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
a
b Presser foot holder
Attaching the Presser Foot
CAUTION
• Make sure that the presser foot is installed in
the correct direction, otherwise the needle
may strike the presser foot, breaking the
needle and causing injuries.
Press
to lock all keys and buttons.
b
*
If the message “OK to automatically lower the
presser foot?” appears on the LCD screen, press OK
to continue.
Place the new presser foot under the
a
holder, aligning the foot pin with the notch
in the holder. Lower the presser foot lever
so that the presser foot pin snaps into the
notch in the holder.
→ The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and
operation buttons are locked.
Raise the presser foot lever.
c
a Notch
b Pin
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Set the operation lever of the walking foot
so that the needle clamp screw is set
between the fork. Position the shank of the
walking foot on the presser foot bar.
Press
to unlock all keys and
c
b
buttons.
Raise the presser foot lever.
c
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 quilted
fabrics or velvet) or fabrics that slip easily (such as
vinyl, leather, or synthetic leather).
a Operation lever
b Needle clamp screw
c Fork
Note
• Thread the needle manually when using the
walking foot, or only attach the walking foot
after threading the needle using the
“Automatic Threading” button.
d Walking foot shank
e Presser foot bar
Lower the presser foot lever. Insert the
screw, and tighten the screw securely with
the screwdriver.
• When sewing with the walking foot, sew at
medium to low speeds.
d
Memo
• The walking foot can only be used with
straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Reverse
stitches cannot be sewn with the walking
foot. Only select straight or zigzag stitch pat-
terns with reinforcement stitches. (see page
74.)
Follow the steps in “Removing the Presser
Foot” on the previous page.
a
Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder
to remove the presser foot holder.
b
CAUTION
• Use the included screwdriver to tighten the
screw securely. If the screw is loose, the
needle may strike the presser foot and cause
injury.
• Be sure to rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) to check that the needle
does not strike the presser foot. If the needle
strikes the presser foot, injury may result.
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CHANGING THE NEEDLE
1
CAUTION
on the screen before changing the needle. If
• Always press
is not pressed and the Start/
Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may
result.
• Use only sewing machine needles made for home use. Other needles may bend or break and may cause
injury.
• Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury.
→ The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and
Press
→
→
→
operation buttons are locked.
Note
→
in this order to display a
• Before replacing the needle, cover the hole
in the needle plate with fabric or paper to
prevent the needle from falling into the
machine.
video example of the operation on the LCD (see
page 46). Follow the steps explained below to
complete the operation.
Use the screwdriver to turn the screw
toward the front of the machine and loosen
the screw. Remove the needle.
c
Memo
• To check the needle correctly, place the flat
side of the needle on a flat surface. Check
the needle from the top and the sides. Throw
away any bent needles.
a Parallel space
b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)
Note
• Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp
screw. Doing so may damage the needle or
machine.
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
a
Press
to lock all keys and buttons.
b
*
If the message “OK to automatically lower the
presser foot?” appears on the LCD screen, press OK
to continue.
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With the flat side of the needle facing the
back, insert the new needle all the way to
d
the top of the needle stopper (viewing
window) in the needle clamp. Use a
screwdriver to securely tighten the needle
clamp screw.
a Needle stopper
b Hole for setting the needle
c Flat side of needle
CAUTION
• Be sure to push in the needle until it touches
the stopper, and securely tighten the needle
clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle
is not completely inserted or the needle clamp
screw is loose, the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.
Press
to unlock all keys and
e
buttons.
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CHANGING THE NEEDLE
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.
1
• The smaller the needle number, the finer the needle. As the numbers increase, the needles get thicker.
• Use fine needles with lightweight fabrics, and thicker needles with heavyweight fabrics.
• To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 with stretch fabrics.
• To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 when sewing character or decorative
stitches.
• Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. Use ball point needle 75/11 for embroidering patterns with short jump
stitches such as alphabet characters when the thread trimming function is turned on.
• Ball point needles (golden colored) 90/14 are not recommended for embroidery, as they may bend or break,
causing injury.
• It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on heavyweight fabrics or
stabilizing products (for example, denim, puffy foam, etc.). A 75/11 needle may bend or break, which could
result in injury.
• A home sewing machine needle 75/11 is inserted in the sewing machine.
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for various
fabrics. Please refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use.
Thread
Fabric type/Application
Size of needle
Type
Size
Medium weight fabrics
Broadcloth
Taffeta
Cotton thread
60 - 90
50
Synthetic thread
75/11 - 90/14
Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread
Thin fabrics
Lawn
Cotton thread
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
60 - 90
Georgette
Challis, Satin
Denim
65/9 - 75/11
50
30
50
Thick fabrics
Cotton thread
90/14 - 100/16
Corduroy
Tweed
Jersey
Tricot
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
50 - 60
50 - 60
Stretch fabrics
Thread for knits
Ball point needle
(gold colored)
75/11 - 90/14
Easily frayed fabrics
Cotton thread
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
50 - 90
50
65/9 - 90/14
For top-stitching
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
50
90/14 - 100/16
Memo
• For transparent monofilament nylon thread, always use needle sizes 90/14 or 100/16.
The same thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper thread.
CAUTION
• Be sure to follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using an improper
combination, especially a heavyweight fabric (i.e., denim) with a small needle (i.e., 65/9 - 75/11), may
cause the needle to bend or break, and lead to injury. Also, the seam may be uneven, the fabric may
pucker, or the machine may skip stitches.
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Chapter
2
Sewing Basics
SEWING ..............................................................................................72
Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................72
■ Using the Multi-Function Foot Controller .......................................................................73
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................74
Sewing Curves.........................................................................................................74
Changing Sewing Direction.....................................................................................75
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ...................................................................75
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics...................................................................................75
■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot.............................................................75
■ If the Fabric does not Feed..............................................................................................76
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener.............................................................................76
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics.....................................................................................76
Sewing Stretch Fabrics ............................................................................................77
STITCH SETTINGS...............................................................................78
Setting the Stitch Width ..........................................................................................78
Setting the Stitch Length .........................................................................................79
Setting the Thread Tension......................................................................................79
■ Proper Thread Tension ....................................................................................................79
■ Upper Thread is Too Tight...............................................................................................80
■ Upper Thread is Too Loose..............................................................................................80
USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................................................81
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................81
Automatic Thread Cutting.......................................................................................82
Using the Knee Lifter...............................................................................................83
Pivoting...................................................................................................................84
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure).......................85
Needle Position – Stitch Placement.........................................................................86
Locking the Screen..................................................................................................86
Checking the Needle Location in the Screen...........................................................87
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SEWING
CAUTION
• To avoid injury, pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation. Keep your hands
away from moving parts while the machine is in operation.
• Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury.
• Do not use bent or broken needles. Doing so may lead to injury.
• Do not attempt to sew over basting pins or other objects during sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break
and cause injury.
• If stitches become bunched, lengthen the stitch length setting before continuing sewing. Otherwise, the
needle may break and cause injury.
Sewing a Stitch
Turn the main power to ON and press
to display the utility stitches, and
Install the presser foot (“CHANGING THE
PRESSER FOOT” on page 65).
a
c
push the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
CAUTION
• Always use the correct presser foot. If the
wrong presser foot is used, the needle may
strike the presser foot and bend or break,
possibly resulting in injury.
Press the key of the stitch you want to sew.
b
Refer to page 365 for presser foot
recommendations.
Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold
the fabric and thread in your left hand, and
rotate the handwheel to set the needle in
the sewing start position.
d
→ The symbol of the correct presser foot will be
displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD screen.
Memo
• The black button on the left side of presser
foot “J” should be pressed only if the fabric
does not feed or when sewing thick seams
(see page 76). Normally, you can sew with-
out pressing the black button.
Lower the presser foot.
e
*
You do not have to pull up the bobbin thread.
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Adjust the sewing speed with the speed
control slide.
f
CAUTION
• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button after
the threads have been cut. Doing so could
tangle the thread or break the needle and
damage the machine.
*
You can use this slide to adjust sewing speed during
sewing.
• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button when
there is no fabric set in the machine or during
machine operation. The thread may tangle,
possibly resulting in damage.
a Slow
b Fast
2
Press the “Start/Stop” button to start
sewing.
g
Note
• When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon
monofilament thread, or other decorative
threads, use the thread cutter on the side of
the machine.
*
Guide the fabric lightly by hand.
When the needle has stopped moving, raise
the presser foot and remove the fabric.
j
Memo
• When the foot controller is being used, you
cannot start sewing by pressing the “Start/
Stop” button.
Memo
• This machine is equipped with a bobbin
thread sensor that warns you when the bob-
bin thread is almost empty. When the bobbin
thread is nearly empty, the machine auto-
matically stops. However, if the “Start/Stop”
button is pressed, a few stitches can be
sewn. When the warning displays, re-thread
the machine immediately.
Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop
sewing.
h
■ Using the Multi-Function Foot
Controller
You can also use the included multi-function foot
controller to start and stop sewing.
CAUTION
• Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect
in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a
fire or an electric shock.
Press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim
the upper and lower threads.
i
→ The needle will return to the up position
automatically.
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Memo
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
• Refer to Operation Manual Addendum for
the detailed instructions of the multi-function
foot controller.
Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally
necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You
can use the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button
to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches manually
(see page 15).
• When the foot controller is being used, you
cannot start sewing by pressing the “Start/
Stop” button.
• The foot controller cannot be used when
embroidering.
• The foot controller can be used for sewing
utility and decorative stitches when the
embroidery unit is attached.
If the automatic reinforcement stitch is selected on
the screen, reverse stitches (or reinforcement
stitches) will be sewn automatically at the
beginning of sewing when the “Start/Stop” button
is pressed. Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement
Stitch” button to sew reverse stitches (or
reinforcement stitches) automatically at the end of
sewing (see page 81).
Insert the plugs for the main foot controller
into the foot controller jack and the
external port on the right side of the
machine.
a
*
*
Refer to Operation Manual Addendum for detailed
instructions of connecting the multi-function foot
controller.
Before connecting the multi-function foot controller,
be sure to assemble the controller according to
Operation Manual Addendum.
a Reverse stitch
b Reinforcement stitch
a Foot controller jack
b External port
If the stitch which you select has a double mark
“ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew
reverse stitches by holding the “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
Slowly depress the foot controller to start
sewing.
b
If the stitch which you select has a dot mark “ ” at
the top of the key display, you can sew
reinforcement stitches by holding the “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
Pressing down on the foot controller increases the
sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the foot
controller decreases the sewing speed.
Sewing Curves
Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with
the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the
curve.
Memo
• The speed that is set using the sewing
speed controller is the foot controller’s maxi-
mum sewing speed.
Release the foot controller to stop the
machine.
c
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Changing Sewing Direction
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics
Stop the machine. Leave the needle in the fabric,
and press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise
the presser foot. Using the needle as a pivot, turn
the fabric so that you can sew in the new
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.
direction. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to
lower the presser foot and start sewing.
2
CAUTION
The pivot setting is useful when changing the
sewing direction. When the machine is stopped at
the corner of the fabric, the machine stops with the
needle in the fabric and the presser foot is
automatically raised so the fabric can easily be
rotated (“Pivoting” on page 84).
• Do not forcefully push fabrics more than
6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick through the
sewing machine. This may cause the needle to
break and cause injury.
• Thicker fabrics require a larger needle
(“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page 67).
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm
or Less
■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the
Baste the corner before sewing, and then, after
changing the sewing direction at the corner, pull the
basting thread toward the back while sewing.
Presser Foot
If the presser foot is in the up position, and you are
sewing heavyweight or multiple layers of fabric
which do not fit easily under the presser foot, use
the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot to its
highest position. The fabric will now fit under the
presser foot.
a 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
Memo
• You cannot use the presser foot lever after
the presser foot has been raised using the
“Presser Foot Lifter” button.
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■ If the Fabric does not Feed
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener
CAUTION
If the fabric does not feed when starting to sew or
when sewing thick seams, press the black button on
the left side of presser foot “J”.
Raise the presser foot.
a
• Do not use adhesive backed hook-and-loop
fastener designed for sewing. If the adhesive
sticks to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it
may cause malfunction.
While keeping the black button on the left
side of presser foot “J” pressed in, press the
b
“Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the
presser foot.
• If the hook-and-loop fastener is sewn with a
fine needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may bend
or break.
Note
• Before starting to sew, baste the fabric and
hook-and-loop fastener together.
Make sure that the needle passes through the
hook-and-loop fastener by rotating the handwheel
and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop
fastener before sewing. Sew the edge of the hook-
and-loop fastener at a slow speed.
If the needle does not pass through the hook-and-
loop fastener, replace the needle with the needle
for thick fabrics (page 69).
Release the black button.
c
→ The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to
be fed.
a Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener
Memo
• Once the trouble spot has been passed, the
foot will return to its normal position.
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics
• When “Automatic Fabric Sensor System”
(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) in the
machine settings screen is set to “ON”, the
thickness of the fabric is automatically
detected by the internal sensor so the fabric
can be fed smoothly for best sewing results.
(see page 85 for details.)
Place thin paper or tear away embroidery
stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier.
Gently tear off the paper or the stabilizer after
sewing.
a Thin paper
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Sewing Stretch Fabrics
First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then
sew without stretching the fabric.
In addition, a better result can be achieved by
using thread for knits or a stretch stitch.
Memo
• For best results when sewing stretch fabrics,
decrease the pressure of the presser foot
(“Using the Machine Setting Mode Key” on
page 35).
2
a Basting stitching
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STITCH SETTINGS
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.
Note
• Settings for some stitches cannot be changed (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of
this manual).
• If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes (“Saving Your
Stitch Settings” on page 92), the stitch settings will return to their default settings.
Press
to widen the zigzag stitch pattern width.
Setting the Stitch Width
Follow the steps below when you want to change
the zigzag stitch pattern width.
Memo
• For an alternate method of changing the
stitch width using the speed controller, see
page 115.
→ The value in the display gets bigger.
Example:
Memo
• Press
original setting.
to return the stitch width to the
Press
to narrow the zigzag stitch pattern
width.
Note
• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly rotate
the handwheel toward you (counterclock-
wise) and check that the needle does not
touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the
presser foot, the needle may bend or break.
→ The value in the display gets smaller.
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STITCH SETTINGS
Setting the Stitch Length
Setting the Thread Tension
Follow the steps below when you want to change
the stitch pattern length.
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.
2
Example:
Press
to shorten the stitch length.
■ Proper Thread Tension
The upper thread and the bobbin thread should
cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper
thread should be visible from the right side of the
fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible
from the wrong side of the fabric.
→ The value in the display gets smaller.
Press
to lengthen the stitch length.
a Wrong side
b Surface
c Upper thread
d Bobbin thread
→ The value in the display gets bigger.
Memo
• Press
stitch.
to check changes made to the
to return the stitch length to
• Press
the original setting.
CAUTION
• If the stitches get bunched together, lengthen
the stitch length and continue sewing. Do not
continue sewing without lengthening the stitch
length. Otherwise, the needle may break and
cause injury.
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■ Upper Thread is Too Tight
■ Upper Thread is Too Loose
If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of
the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.
If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of
the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.
Note
Note
• If the bobbin thread was incorrectly
threaded, the upper thread may be too tight.
In this case, refer to “Setting the Bobbin”
(page 54) and rethread the bobbin thread.
• If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded,
the upper thread may be too loose. In this
case, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 57)
and rethread the upper thread.
a Bobbin thread
a Upper thread
b Upper thread
b Bobbin thread
c Surface
c Wrong side
d Locks appear on surface of fabric
d Locks appear on wrong side of fabric
Press
, to loosen the upper thread.
Press
, to tighten the upper thread.
Memo
Memo
• Press
the original setting.
• When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin
cover and then make sure that the thread is
shown as below. If the thread is not shown
as below, the thread is not inserted through
the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin
case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly.
For details, refer to page 54.
to return the thread tension to
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Set the fabric in the start position and start
sewing.
c
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 beginning
and end of sewing.
2
Select a stitch pattern.
a
a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)
→ The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches
(or reinforcement stitches) and then continue
sewing.
Press
to set the automatic
b
reinforcement stitching function.
Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”
button.
d
a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)
→ The machine will sew reverse stitches (or
reinforcement stitches) and stop.
→ The key will display as
.
Memo
• Some stitches, such as buttonholes and bar
tacks, require reinforcement stitches at the
beginning of sewing. If you select one of
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Automatic Thread Cutting
After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the
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Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the
notches in the knee lifter slot on the front of
the machine. Insert the knee lifter bar as far
as possible.
b
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.
Change the operating position of the knee
lifter handle before inserting into the
a
machine.
2
Slide up the knee lifter handle slightly and
rotate it while releasing pressure so handle
will click into position.
*
The knee lifter can be adjusted to three different
angles.
CAUTION
• Only change position of the knee lifter handle
when knee lifter is not on the machine,
otherwise the knee lifter may damage the
mounting slot on front of the machine.
Note
• If the knee lifter bar is not pushed into the
mounting slot as far as possible, it may
come out during use.
Use your knee to move the knee lifter bar to
the right in order to raise the presser foot.
Release the knee lifter to lower the presser
foot.
c
a Knee lifter handle
→ Rotate knee lifter handle till it clicks into the
selected position that is most comfortable for you.
CAUTION
• Be sure to keep your knee away from the knee
lifter during sewing. If the knee lifter is pushed
during machine operation, the needle may
break or the thread tension may loosen.
Memo
• When the presser foot is in the up position,
move the knee lifter to the far right and then
release to return the presser foot to the
down position.
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Pivoting
If the pivot setting is selected, the machine stops
with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the
presser foot is automatically raised to an
appropriate height when the “Start/Stop” button is
pressed. When the “Start/Stop” button is pressed
again, the presser foot is automatically lowered
and sewing continues. This function is useful for
stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.
CAUTION
• When the pivot setting is selected, the
machine starts when the “Start/Stop” button is
pressed or the foot controller is pressed down
even if the presser foot has been raised. Be
sure to keep your hands and other items away
Select a stitch.
a
b
Press
to select the pivot setting.
→ The key appears as
.
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Place the fabric under the presser foot with
the needle at the starting point of the
stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop”
button. The machine will begin sewing.
c
Automatic Fabric Sensor System
(Automatic Presser Foot
Pressure)
The thickness of the fabric is automatically
detected and the presser foot pressure is
automatically adjusted with an internal sensor
while sewing, to insure that your fabric is fed
smoothly. The fabric sensor system works
continuously while sewing. This function is useful
for sewing over thick seams (see page 75), or
quilting (see page 113).
2
Memo
• If you press the “Start/Stop” button to pause
sewing, press it again to continue, reverse
stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will not
be sewn.
Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the
machine at the point where the sewing
direction changes.
d
Press
.
a
b
→ The settings screen appears.
Set “Automatic Fabric Sensor System” to
“ON”.
→ The machine stops with the needle in the fabric, and
the presser foot is raised.
Rotate the fabric, and then press the “Start/
Stop” button.
e
→ The presser foot is automatically lowered, and
sewing continues.
Press
to return to the original screen.
c
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Needle Position – Stitch
Placement
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 while
large pieces of fabric or projects are being sewn.
The screen can be locked when sewing utility
stitches and character decorative stitches.
When the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is
on, the needle will be partially lowered for precise
stitch placement and then press the “Needle
Position” button to lower the needle completely.
Each press of the “Needle Position” button
changes the needle to the next position. When the
“Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is turned off,
each press of the “Needle Position” button simply
raises and then lowers the needle.
Select a stitch pattern.
a
a Pointing needle mode is ON
b Pointing needle mode is OFF
If necessary, adjust any settings such as the
stitch width and stitch length.
b
Press
to lock the screen settings.
c
→ The key appears as
.
Sew your project.
d
e
*
When the needle is nearly lowered by pressing the
“Needle Position” button, the feed dogs are
lowered. At this time, the fabric can be shifted to
finely adjust the needle drop position.
When you are finished sewing, press
again to unlock the screen settings.
CAUTION
• If the screen is locked (
), unlock the
screen by pressing
. While the screen is
locked, no other key can be operated.
• The settings are unlocked when the machine is
turned off and on.
Press
.
a
b
Set “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” to
“ON” or “OFF”.
Press
to return to the original screen.
c
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GRID VIEW
Press this key to display a grid.
Checking the Needle Location in
the Screen
Press
to use the built-in camera to view
the sewing area in the LCD screen. View the
location of the needle from 2 different angles and
the needle drop position, even if the needle has
not actually been lowered.
2
CLOSE
a
b
Press this key to close the screen.
VIEW ANGLE
Each press of
switches the built-in camera
between a front view and an angled top view.
NEEDLE DROP POSITION
Press
to show the needle drop position in
”.
the screen as “
Lower the presser foot before pressing
.
e
f
d
c
Once the needle drop position appears on the
screen, you can raise the presser foot and change
the needle drop position by moving the fabric.
→ The camera view window appears.
a CAMERA IMAGE
b GRID VIEW
c CLOSE
d VIEW ANGLE
e NEEDLE DROP POSITION
f ZOOM
a
CAMERA IMAGE
Press this key to save a camera image to the USB
media.
Insert the USB media to the machine to save a
camera image (Refer to “Saving a Settings Screen
Image to USB Media” on page 39). The files for
camera images are saved with the name “C**.BMP”.
A maximum of 100 camera images can be saved in
one USB media.
a Needle drop position
ZOOM
Press
to enlarge the image in the screen.
*
“**” in the name “C**.BMP” will automatically be
replaced with a number between 00 and 99.
Press
again to return the image to its original
display size.
Note
• The camera view window disappears when
you start sewing.
• When sewing thick fabrics, the needle drop
position indicated in the screen may differ
from the actual position.
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Chapter
3
Utility Stitches
Heirloom .........................................................................130
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES......................90
■
■
■
Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)...............................................130
Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))........................................130
Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))........................................131
■
Stitch Selection Screens............................................................ 90
Selecting a Stitch .............................................................. 91
One-step Buttonholes......................................................132
■
■
Using the Mirror Image Key..................................................... 91
Using the Image Key................................................................. 92
■
■
Sewing Stretch Fabrics............................................................135
Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do Not Fit into the Button
Holder Plate............................................................................135
Saving Your Stitch Settings ............................................... 92
■
■
Saving Settings.......................................................................... 92
Retrieving Saved Settings.......................................................... 93
Four-step Buttonholes......................................................136
Darning...................................................................................138
Bar Tacks.........................................................................140
Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics......................................................141
Button Sewing .................................................................142
■
SEWING THE STITCHES.................................94
■
Straight Stitches................................................................ 94
■
Changing the Needle Position
(Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only) ........................ 96
Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate
■
■
Attaching 4 Hole Buttons........................................................143
Attaching a Shank to the Button .............................................143
■
or Bobbin Cover (with Mark) ................................................... 96
Aligning the Fabric with the Vertical Stitch Alignment “V” Foot........ 97
Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot .... 97
Basting ..................................................................................... 98
Eyelet...............................................................................144
Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch).....145
Zipper Insertion...............................................................146
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■
Dart Seam......................................................................... 99
Gathering.......................................................................... 99
Flat Fell Seam.................................................................. 100
Pintuck............................................................................ 101
Zigzag Stitches................................................................ 102
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■
Centered Zipper......................................................................146
Inserting a Side Zipper............................................................147
Edge Sewing.....................................................................148
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Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ....................................... 102
Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ............................................ 102
Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)................................................... 103
Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ................................... 103
Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ................. 103
Elastic Zigzag Stitches..................................................... 104
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Tape Attaching....................................................................... 104
Overcasting............................................................................ 104
Overcasting .................................................................... 105
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Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G” ...................................... 105
Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”........................................ 106
Overcasting Using the Side Cutter ......................................... 107
When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter.. 109
Quilting .......................................................................... 110
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Piecing ................................................................................... 113
Quilting.................................................................................. 113
Appliqué................................................................................. 114
Quilting with Satin Stitches.................................................... 115
Free Motion Quilting.............................................................. 116
Echo Quilting Using the Free Motion Echo
Quilting Foot “E”.................................................................... 119
Blind Hem Stitches ......................................................... 122
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If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold ................. 124
If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold ........................... 124
Appliqué ......................................................................... 125
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Appliqué Sharp Curves........................................................... 125
Appliqué Corners ................................................................... 125
Shelltuck Stitches............................................................ 126
Scallop Stitches............................................................... 127
Crazy Quilting ................................................................ 127
Smocking Stitches........................................................... 128
Fagoting.......................................................................... 128
Tape or Elastic Attaching ................................................ 129
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SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
■ Stitch Selection Screens
There are 6 categories of Utility Stitches. If a page number such as
selection screen for that category.
appears, there is more than one stitch
Straight/Overcasting
Decorative Stitches
Heirloom Stitches
Buttonholes/Bar tacks
Multi-directional Sewing
Quilting Stitches
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SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
■ Using the Mirror Image Key
Selecting a Stitch
Depending on the type of utility stitch you select,
you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of
the stitch.
Turn the main power to ON and press
a
If
is lit when you select a stitch, it will be
to display the utility stitches.
possible to make a mirror image of the stitch.
→ Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight
stitch (Middle)” is selected, depending on the setting
selected in the setting screen.
Note
• If
is light gray after you select a stitch,
you cannot create a horizontal mirror image
of the selected stitch due to the type of stitch
or type of presser foot recommended (this is
true of buttonholes, multi-directional sew-
ing, and others).
Use
to select
b
the category you want.
*
*
Press
Press
to view the next page.
to view previous page.
3
Press
to create a horizontal mirror image of the
selected stitch.
The key will display as
.
b
a
c
a Preview of the selected stitch
b Stitch selection screen
c Percentage size of view
Press the key of the stitch you want to sew.
c
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of
this manual.
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SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
■ Using the Image Key
Saving Your Stitch Settings
You can display an image of the selected stitch. You
can check and change the colors of the image of the
screen.
The settings for the zigzag stitch width, stitch
length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting,
automatic reinforcement stitching, etc., are preset
in the machine for each stitch. However, if you
have specific settings that you wish to reuse later
for a stitch, you can change the settings so that
they can be saved for that stitch. Five sets of
settings can be saved for a single stitch.
Press
.
a
b
→ An image of the selected stitch is displayed.
Press
to change the thread color of
the stitch on the screen.
■ Saving Settings
*
Press
to display an enlarged image of the
stitch.
Select a stitch. (Example:
)
a
Specify your preferred settings.
b
a
a Stitch screen
Memo
• The color changes every time you press
.
Note
• If stitches are wider or larger than display,
press darkened arrows to move the stitch
pattern for better visibility.
Press
to go back to the original
c
screen.
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Press the numbered key of the settings to be
retrieved.
Press
.
c
c
*
Press
to return to the original screen without
retrieving settings.
3
a
→ The settings are saved and the original screen
automatically appears.
a Numbered keys
Memo
• If you try to save settings when there are
already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch,
the message “The pockets are full. Delete a
pattern” will appear. Close the message and
delete a setting referring to page 93.
Press
.
d
→ The selected settings are retrieved, and the original
screen automatically appears.
Memo
■ Retrieving Saved Settings
• To save new settings when there are
already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch,
Select a stitch.
a
press
the setting to be deleted. Press
press and then . The new set-
. Press the numbered key of
,
Memo
• When a stitch is selected, the last settings
retrieved are displayed. The last settings
retrieved are retained even if the machine
was turned off or a different stitch was
selected.
ting will be saved in place of the recently
deleted setting.
• You can delete all the saved settings by
pressing
.
Press
.
b
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SEWING THE STITCHES
SEWING THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch)]
Presser
foot
Twin
needle
Stitch
Stitch name
Applications
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Straight stitch (Left)
General sewing, gather, pintuck,
etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while
pressing “Reverse/
0.0
(0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
0.2 - 5.0
OK
( J )
(3/32) (1/64 - 3/16)
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
Straight stitch (Left)
General sewing, gather, pintuck,
etc. Reinforcement stitch is sewn 0.0
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
0.2 - 5.0
OK
( J )
while pressing “Reverse/
(0)
(3/32) (1/64 - 3/16)
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
Straight stitch
(Middle)
General sewing, gather, pintuck,
etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while
pressing “Reverse/
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
0.2 - 5.0
OK
( J )
(3/32) (1/64 - 3/16)
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
Straight stitch
(Middle)
General sewing, gather, pintuck,
etc. Reinforcement stitch is sewn 3.5
while pressing “Reverse/
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
0.2 - 5.0
OK
( J )
(1/8)
(3/32) (1/64 - 3/16)
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
Triple stretch stitch
Stem stitch
General sewing for
reinforcement and decorative
topstitching
0.0
(0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
1.5 - 4.0
OK
( J )
(3/32) (1/16 - 3/16)
Reinforced stitching, sewing and
decorative applications
1.0
(1/16)
1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8)
2.5
1.0 - 4.0
OK
( J )
(3/32) (1/16 - 3/16)
Decorative stitch
Basting stitch
Decorative stitching, top
stitching
0.0
(0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
1.0 - 4.0
OK
( J )
(3/32) (1/16 - 3/16)
Basting
0.0
(0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
20
5 - 30
NO
(3/4) (3/16 - 1-3/16)
a Left needle position
a Reverse stitch
b Middle needle position
b Reinforcement stitch
Memo
• If the selected stitch has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches
holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button.
• If the selected stitch has a dot mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reinforcement
stitches holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button (see page 74).
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SEWING THE STITCHES
Press the “Start/Stop” button to sew
Select a stitch.
a
e
forward.
a Reverse stitches
→ The machine will begin sewing slowly.
3
CAUTION
• Be sure the needle does not strike a basting
pin, or any other objects, during sewing. The
thread could tangle or the needle could break,
causing injury.
Attach presser foot “J”.
b
c
*
Attach presser foot “N” when you select
.
When sewing is completed, hold the
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to
sew 3-4 reverse stitches (or reinforcement
stitches) at the end of the seam.
f
Hold the thread tail and fabric with your
left hand, and rotate the handwheel with
your right hand to insert the needle into the
fabric.
After sewing, press the “Thread Cutter”
button to trim the threads.
g
a Sewing start position
Lower the presser foot, and hold the
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to
sew 3-4 stitches.
d
→ The machine sews reverse stitches (or reinforcement
stitches).
Memo
• When the automatic thread cutting and auto-
matic reinforcement stitch keys on the
screen are selected, reverse stitches (or
reinforcement stitches) will be sewn auto-
matically at the beginning of sewing when
the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. Press the
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to
sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement
stitches) and trim the thread automatically at
the end of sewing.
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SEWING THE STITCHES
■ Changing the Needle Position (Left
or Middle Needle Position Stitches
Only)
■ Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on
the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover
(with Mark)
When you select left or middle needle position
While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the
16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate
or bobbin cover (with mark) depending on the
needle position (left or middle (center) needle
position stitches only).
stitches, you can use
and
in the stitch
width display to change the position of the needle.
Match the distance from the right edge of the presser
foot to the needle with the stitch width, then align
the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the
fabric during sewing for an attractive finish.
For stitches with a left needle position
(Stitch width: 0.0 mm)
a Stitch width
Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches
a Seam
b Presser foot
c Centimeters
d Inches
e Needle plate
f 16 mm (5/8 inch)
For stitches with a middle (center) needle position
(Stitch width: 3.5 mm)
12.0 mm
(approx.
1/2 inch)
8.5 mm
(approx.
11/32
6.5 mm
(approx.
1/4 inch)
5.0 mm
(approx.
3/16 inch)
inch)
a Seam
b Presser foot
c Inches
d Bobbin cover (with mark)
e 16 mm (5/8 inch)
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Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you.
■ Aligning the Fabric with the Vertical
d
Stitch Alignment “V” Foot
Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric
aligned with a desired position of markings on the
vertical stitch alignment “V” foot.
You can also use the vertical stitch alignment “V”
foot for setting a stitch width using the built-in
camera (see page 148).
a Needle plate cover
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
e
3
a Seam
b Vertical stitch alignment “V” foot
c Markings
■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle
Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch
foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle
needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch
needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing
thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend
to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate
during sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to
reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small
opening on the foot provides support for the fabric
as the needle travels through the fabric.
a Bobbin case
Use the disc-shaped screw driver included
with the machine to unscrew and remove
the regular needle plate.
f
CAUTION
• Always use the straight stitch foot in
combination with the straight stitch needle
plate.
Set the straight stitch needle plate in place
and use the disc-shaped screw driver to
tighten the plate.
g
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
a
the needle and turn the main power to OFF
or press
.
Remove the needle and the presser foot
holder (see page 66 through 67).
b
c
Remove the flat bed attachment or the
embroidery unit if either are attached.
a Round hole
Note
• Align the two screw holes on the needle
plate with the two holes on the machine. Use
the disc-shaped screw driver included with
the machine to secure the screws in the
needle plate.
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Insert the bobbin case in its original
position, and then attach the needle plate
cover.
■ Basting
h
i
Select
and attach presser foot “J”.
a
After reinstalling the needle plate cover,
select any of the straight stitches.
Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”
button to sew reinforcement stitches, then
continue sewing.
b
Memo
• When using the straight stitch needle plate,
all straight stitches become middle needle
position stitches. You cannot change the
needle position using the width display.
• Always secure the needle plate before
inserting the bobbin case into its original
position.
Memo
• When you use the basting stitch for
gathering, do not use a reinforcement stitch
at the beginning; you should lift the presser
foot, rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise), pull up the bobbin
thread and pull a length of top and bobbin
thread out from the rear of the machine.
• You can set the stitch length between 5 mm
(approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm (approx.
1-3/16 inches)
CAUTION
• Selecting other stitches will cause an error
message to be displayed.
• Slowly rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) before sewing and make
sure that the needle is not contacting the
straight stitch foot and straight stitch needle
plate.
Insert needle and attach the straight stitch
foot.
j
a Between 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm
(approx. 1-3/16 inches)
Sew while keeping the fabric straight.
c
a Notch
b Pin
Start sewing.
k
*
After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitch
needle plate and the straight stitch foot, and reinstall
the regular needle plate, the needle plate cover and
the presser foot “J”.
End the basting with reinforcement stitches.
d
Memo
• To prevent puckering on fine fabrics, use a
fine needle, size 75/11, and a short stitch
length. For heavier fabrics, use a heavier
needle, size 90/14, and longer stitches.
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