Operation Manual
Sewing Machine
Product Code: 888-M70

Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using thismachine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for thecorrect operation of the various functions.
In addition, after you have finished reading this manual,
store it where it can quickly be accessed for futurereference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these safety instructions before attempting to
use the machine.

DANGER- To reduce the risk of electrical shock

1 Always unplug the machine from the electricaloutlet immediately after using, when cleaning,making any user servicing adjustments mentioned inthis manual, or if you are leaving the machine
unattended.

• This machine is approved for use in the country ofpurchase only.

4 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cordor plug, if it is not working properly, has been
dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit.
Return the machine to the nearest authorized
Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical ormechanical adjustment.
• While the machine is stored or in use if you noticeanything unusual, such as an odor, heat,discoloration or deformation, stop using themachine immediately and unplug the power cord.
• When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it
by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other partmay damage the machine or result in the machine
falling, which could cause injuries.
• When lifting the machine, be careful not to makeany sudden or careless movements, which may
cause a personal injury.

5 Always keep your work area clear:• Never operate the machine with any air openings
blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machineand foot control free from the build up of lint, dust,
and loose cloth.
• Do not store objects on the foot controller.

WARNING- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or
injury to persons.

2 Always unplug the machine from the electricaloutlet when making any adjustments mentioned in
the instruction manual.
• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to thesymbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp theplug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do notpull on the cord.
• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.
Do not use an extension cord.
• Always unplug your machine if there is a power
failure.

3 Electrical Hazards:• This machine should be connected to an AC powersource within the range indicated on the ratinglabel. Do not connect it to a DC power source orconverter. If you are not sure what kind of powersource you have, contact a qualified electrician.

• Never drop or insert foreign objects in any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products arebeing used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such asa stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cordor garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fireor an electric shock.
• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface,such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise themachine may fall, resulting in injuries.

6 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 machine to the symbol “O” position toturn it off when making any adjustments in theneedle 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, andfollow careful instruction when free motion stitching
so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to
break.

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7 This machine is not a toy:
• Your close attention is necessary when the machineis used by or near children.
• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied inshould be kept out of the reach of children or
disposed of. Never allow children to play with thebag due to the danger of suffocation.
• Do not use outdoors.

8 For a longer service life:• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlightand high humidity locations. Do not use or store themachine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, orother hot objects.
• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean thecase. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders candamage the case and machine, and should never beused.
• Always consult the Operation Manual whenreplacing or installing any assemblies, the presser
feet, needle or other parts to assure correct
installation.

9 For repair or adjustment:• If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced byan authorized Brother dealer.
• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment isrequired, first follow the troubleshooting table in theback of the Operation Manual to inspect and adjust
the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please
consult your local authorized Brother dealer.
Use this machine only for its intended use as describedin the manual.
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as
contained in this manual.
The contents of this manual and specifications of thisproduct are subject to change without notice.
For additional product information and updates, visit
our website at www.brother.com

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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONSThis machine is intended
for household use.
FOR USERS IN COUNTRIESEXCEPT CENELEC COUNTRIESThis appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience andknowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by aperson responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised toensure that they do not play with theappliance.

FOR USERS IN CENELEC
COUNTRIESThis appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above andpersons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack ofexperience and knowledge if they havebeen given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in asafe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play withthe appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made bychildren without supervision.

FOR USERS IN THE UK,
EIRE, MALTA
AND CYPRUS ONLYIMPORTANT• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuseapproved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying themark, rating as marked on plug.
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs withthe fuse cover omitted.
• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for theplug supplied with this equipment, you should
contact your authorized Brother dealer to obtain thecorrect lead.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 GETTING READY

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Names of Machine Parts....................................... 5
Included accessories .............................................................. 7
Optional accessories .............................................................. 8
Attaching the stitch pattern plate ............................................ 8

Turning the Machine On/Off................................ 9
LCD Operation ................................................... 10
Viewing the LCD .................................................................. 10
Settings screen...................................................................... 11
Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys........................ 12

Winding/Installing the Bobbin............................ 12
Winding the bobbin ............................................................. 12
Installing the bobbin............................................................. 14

Upper Threading ................................................ 16
Threading the upper thread .................................................. 16
Pulling up the bobbin thread ................................................ 18

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations.................. 19
Replacing the Needle.......................................... 20
Checking the needle............................................................. 20
Replacing the needle ............................................................ 20

Replacing the Presser Foot.................................. 21
Replacing the presser foot .................................................... 21
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder ................... 22

Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS

23

Sewing ................................................................ 23
Selecting a stitch pattern....................................................... 23
Combining Stitch Patterns .................................................... 24
Basic sewing ........................................................................ 25
Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches .................................. 27
Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching ............................ 27
Automatically cutting the thread........................................... 28
Setting the stitch width/stitch length ..................................... 29

Adjusting the thread tension............................... 30
Useful Sewing Tips ............................................. 30
Sewing Tips.......................................................................... 30
Sewing an even seam allowance .......................................... 31
Sewing Various Fabrics ........................................................ 32
Sewing decorative stitch patterns.......................................... 33

Chapter 3 VARIOUS STITCHES

35

Stitch Chart ........................................................ 35
Utility stitches .................................................... 40
Overcasting Stitches ............................................................. 40
Blind Hem Stitching ............................................................. 41
Buttonhole sewing................................................................ 42
Button sewing ...................................................................... 45
Zipper Insertion.................................................................... 46
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching.............................. 47
Other Stitching Applications................................................. 50

Making adjustments............................................ 55
Using The Memory Function .............................. 56
Saving stitch patterns ............................................................ 56
Retrieving stitch patterns ...................................................... 56

Chapter 4 APPENDIX

57

Care and Maintenance........................................ 57
Restrictions on oiling ............................................................ 57
Precautions on storing the machine ...................................... 57
Cleaning the race ................................................................. 57

Troubleshooting.................................................. 59
Upper thread tightened up ................................................... 59
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ................................ 59
Incorrect thread tension........................................................ 60
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ...... 61

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If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder
seat...................................................................................... 63
List of symptoms .................................................................. 63
Error messages ..................................................................... 67
Operation beeps .................................................................. 68

Index.................................................................. 69

Names of Machine Parts

Chapter

1 GETTING READY

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D Handwheel

Names of Machine Parts

E Thread guide cover (page 13)
F Handle■ Main parts

Carry the machine by its handle when transporting.

b

c d e

G Presser foot leverfRaise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower thepresser foot.

a

H Feed dog position switchg

Use the feed dog position switch to raise and lower the feed
dogs. (page 49)m

I Main power switch (page 9)
J Power supply jack (page 9)
K Foot controller (page 26)
L Foot controller jack (page 26)
M Air venthlk

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate.
Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used.

ij■ Needle and presser foot section
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n

a

p

h

b

q

r
w

g

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v

f
e

s
t
u
1 Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk
(page 13)
2 Thread guide (page 13)
3 Spool cap (page 13)
4 Spool pin (page 13)
5 Hole for extra spool pin
This holds an extra spool pin for sewing with twin needle. (page54) This is not a hole for lubrication. Do not insert oil into this
hole.

d

1 Needle bar thread guide (page 17)
2 Needle plate (page 31)
3 Needle plate cover (page 15)
4 Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 15, 58)
5 Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

6 Presser footThe presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as
the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot forthe selected stitch.

7 Presser foot holder (page 22)
8 Presser foot holder screw (page 22)
9 Buttonhole lever (page 43)

6 Bobbin winder (page 12)
7 LCD (liquid crystal display) (page 10)
8 Operation panel (page 6)
9 Operation buttons and sewing speed controller(page 6)
0 Flat bed attachment (page 7, 31)
A Thread cutter (page 17)
B Needle threader lever (page 18)
C Thread tension dial (page 30)

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GETTING READY

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise andlower the needle to sew one stitch.

Names of Machine Parts■ Operation buttons

3 Preset utility stitch/saved stitch pattern key
Press to select the utility stitch assigned to a numeric key or to
retrieve a stitch pattern that has been saved.

4 Utility stitch keybPress to select a utility stitch.

5 Decorative stitch keyaPress to select a decorative stitch.

c

d

e

6 Character stitch keyfPress to select a character stitch.

7 Back key
Press this key to cancel the operation and return to theprevious screen.
In addition, pressing this key removes the last stitch patternadded when combining characters or decorative stitches.

1 “Start/Stop” button
Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop sewing.

2 Reverse stitch button
Press the reverse button to sew reverse or reinforcement
stitches depending on the selected stitch pattern. (page 27)

3 Reinforcement stitch button
Press the reinforcement button to sew a single stitch
repeatedly and tie-off. (page 27)
For character/decorative stitches, press this button to end witha full stitch instead of at a mid-point.
The LED beside the button automatically lights up while thestitch is being sewn and goes off when sewing is finished.

8 Numeric keys
Use these keys to quickly select one of the ten most often used
stitches. When selecting other stitches, use these keys to typein the number of the desired stitch.

9 OK keyPress to apply the selection or perform the operation.

0 Reset key
Press to reset the selected stitch to its original settings.

A Memory key
Press to save stitch pattern combinations to machine memory.

4 Needle position button
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle.
Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

5 Thread cutter button
Press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to cut
both the upper and the bobbin threads.

6 Sewing speed controller
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.

B 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.

C Back to beginning key
When sewing is stopped, press this key to return to thebeginning of the stitch pattern.

D Settings key■ Operation panel and operation keys

Press to select sewing settings or other settings, or to move tonext pages in the settings screen.

E Automatic thread cutting key
Press to select the automatic thread cutting function.

F Manual memory key
Press to save the adjusted stitch width and length settings.

a

G Automatic reverse/reinforcement key
Press to use the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching
function.

b

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c
d

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q
p
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f

m
g h

i jk l1 LCD (liquid crystal display)
Selected stitch pattern settings and messages are displayed.
(page 10)2 Stitch width keys/Settings screen page selection
keys
Press to adjust the stitch width or to move to previous/next
pages in the settings screen.

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H Value selection keys
Press to change the value of the selected item in the settings
screen.

I Stitch length keys/Item selection keys
Press to adjust the stitch length or to select the next/previous
items in the settings screen.

Note• The operation keys of this machine are capacitive touch
sensors. Operate the keys by directly touching themwith your finger.
The response of the keys varies according to the user.
The pressure exerted on the keys does not affect the
response of the keys.
• Since the operation keys react differently depending on
the user, adjust the setting for “Adjusting input
sensitivity for operation keys” on page 12.
• When using an electrostatic touch pen, make sure thatits point is 8 mm or more. Do not use a touch pen with athin point or a unique shape.

Names of Machine Parts

Included accessories
Included accessories may differ from the table below depending on the machine model you purchased. For more details on
included accessories and their part codes of your machine, refer to the additional sheet “Included Accessories”.

1

Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment.

GETTING READY■ Included accessories
1.

2.

J

3.

N

4.

5.

I

G

6.

M

R

Zigzag foot “J” (on machine)

Monogramming foot “N”

Overcasting foot “G”

Zipper foot “I”

Blind stitch foot “R”

Button fitting foot “M”

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

Buttonhole foot “A”

Needle set
75/11 2 needles,
90/14 2 needles,
90/14 2 needles:
Ball point needle (goldcolored)Twin needle
2/11 needle

Bobbin (4)(One bobbin is on machine.)

Seam ripper

Cleaning brush

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

Eyelet punch

Disc-shaped screwdriver

Screwdriver (large)

Screwdriver (small)

Extra spool pin

Spool cap (large)

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

Spool cap (medium)(on machine)

Spool cap (small)Spool net

Bobbin case(on machine)

Foot controller

Accessory bag

25.

26.

27.

28.

Stitch pattern plate

Stitch pattern plate holder

Operation Manual

Quick Reference GuideA

Note• (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model T
This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 888-M70. The product code is mentioned on themachine rating plate.

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Names of Machine Parts

Optional accessories

Memo

The following are available as optional accessories to bepurchased separately.
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

P

• To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact yourauthorized Brother dealer or visit our site http://s.brother/cpjag/.
• All specifications are correct at the time of printing.
Please be aware that some specifications may change
without notice.
• A variety of feet are available to enable different types of
stitching and finishes. Visit your nearest authorized
Brother dealer or our site http://s.brother/cpjag/ for acomplete listing of optional accessories available foryour machine.
• Always use accessories recommended for thismachine.

Attaching the stitch pattern plate
7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

The stitch pattern plate shows the stitches and the stitch
numbers. Attach the stitch pattern plate to the stitch patternplate holder, and then attach the stitch pattern plate holder tothe handle of the sewing machine as shown in the illustration
below.

Part CodeNo.

Part Name
Americas

EuropeOthers1.

Quilting footSA129

F005N:
XC1948-052

F005N

2.

Walking footSA140

F033N:
XG6623-001

F033N
F033CN

3.

Quilting guide

SA132

F016N:XC2215-052

F016N
F016CN

4.

Side cutter “S”

SA177

F054:
XC3879-152

F054
F054CN

5.

Adjustable zipper/ SA161
piping footF036N:
XC1970-052

F036N

6.

Stitch guide foot
“P”

SA160

F035N:
XG6609-001

F035N

7.

Non stick footSA114

F007N:
XC1949-052

F007N
F007CN

8.

Open toe foot

SA186

F060:
XG6687-001

F060

9.

1/4" piecing foot

SA125

F001N:
XC1944-052

F001N

10.

1/4" piecing footwith guide

SA185

F057:
XC7416-252

F057

11.

Wide table

SAWT5

WT15:
XG8750-001

WT15AP
WT15CN

8(For models equipped with the hard case)
When storing the machine, the stitch pattern plate can behung from the hard case.

Turning the Machine On/Off

Turning the Machine On/OffWARNING

Make sure that the machine is turned off (the main”), and then plug the power
cord into the power supply jack on the right side of themachine.

a power switch is set to “Insert the plug of the power cord into a householdb electrical outlet.

•
•
•
•

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 thismachine.
• Do not use extension cords or multi-plug
adapters with any other appliances plugged
into them. Fire or electric shock may result.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric
shock may result.
• When unplugging the machine, always turnthe main power to OFF first. Always grasp theplug to remove it from the electrical outlet.
Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, orlead 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 plugis damaged, take the machine to yourauthorized Brother 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, afire may result.

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1 Power supply jack
2 Main power switch

Press the right side of the main power switch on thec right side of the machine to turn the machine on (set it

to “I”).

 The light for working area and LCD will light up
when the machine is turned on. The needle and thefeed dogs will make a sound when they move; this is
not a malfunction.

Note• When you first turn on the machine, select the languageof your choice, and then press.

To turn off the machine, press the left side of the main”).

d power switch (set it to “

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GETTING READY• Use only regular household electricity for the
power source. Using other power sources may
result in fire, electric shock, or damage to themachine.
• Make sure that the plugs on the power cord
are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet
and the power cord receptacle on themachine. Otherwise, a fire or electric shock
may result.
• 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 theplug in the following circumstances:• (For U.S.A. only)This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other). To reduce the risk ofelectrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in apolarized electrical outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the electricaloutlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,contact a qualified electrician to install theproper electrical outlet. Do not modify theplug in any way.

LCD Operation

LCD Operation
Viewing the LCD
When the machine is turned on, the LCD will light up and the following screen is displayed.
To change the displayed settings, use the operation keys.
4
3
2
1

5
6
7

8
No.

Display1

9Item Name
Presser foot0 A
Explanation

Page

Shows the symbol for the presser foot to be used. Before sewing, attach one of thepresser feet shown here.

21

Zigzag foot “J”

Blind stitch foot “R”

Monogramming foot “N”

Button fitting foot “M”

Overcasting foot “G”

Side cutter “S”

Buttonhole foot “A”* The symbols for certain presser feet, such as zipper foot “I” and the quilting foot,may not appear in the screen.
2-

3

Stitch preview

Shows a preview of the selected stitch.

-

Stitch category

Shows the category of the currently selected stitch pattern.

23: Preset utility stitch: Utility stitch: Decorative stitch (category 1: Decorative stitches): Decorative stitch (category 2: Decorative satin stitches/Satin stitches/Cross
stitch stitches): Decorative stitch (category 3: Utility decorative stitches): Character stitch (Gothic font): Character stitch (Handwriting font): Character stitch (Outline): Character stitch (Japanese font)
4
5

6

–

Stitch number

Shows the number of the currently selected stitch pattern.

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Needle position settingShows whether the needle is in the programmed raised or lowered position. In
addition, shows whether the single needle mode or twin needle mode is selected.

11Single/repeat sewing: Single needle/down position: Twin needle/down position: Single needle/up position: Twin needle/up position

Shows single or continuous stitch patterns sewing mode setting.
: Single sewing mode11

: Repeat sewing mode

7

Horizontal mirror image

Appears when the stitch is mirrored.

118

Stitch width

Shows the stitch width of the currently selected stitch pattern.

29

9

Stitch length

Shows the stitch length of the currently selected stitch pattern.

29

0Automatic reverse/
reinforcement stitching

Shows that the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is currently turned on.

27

A

Automatic thread cuttingShows that the programmed thread cutting is currently turned on.

28

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LCD Operation

Settings screenPress
to change various sewing machine operations andsewing settings.
Press

to move to previous/next pages.
.

Press

to select the next/previous items.

Press

to change the value of the selected item.

Press

or

1

6 Changes the stitch length when satin stitches are
selected. The stitch length can be set to one of fivesettings.

, after you changed necessary settings.
7 Changes the thread density when decorative satin
stitches are selected.
8 Changes the character spacing. The higher the setting,
the wider the character spacing will be; the lower thesetting, the narrower the character spacing will be.

3

2

9
0

1

A

1 Page number
2 Machine settings
3 Value

1
2
3

1 Use to check the stitch pattern when the specified stitch
pattern is not displayed on the screen.
2 Select the needle stop position (the needle position forwhen the machine is not being operated) to be up or
down.
3 Set to [ON] when using twin needle. (page 54)

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9 Changes the stitch pattern size when character stitches(except handwriting font) are selected.
0 When set to [ON], a mirror image of the selected stitch
pattern can be sewn.
A Select whether combined stitch patterns are sewn
repeatedly or once.
With repeat sewing, the stitch pattern is repeatedly sewn
until the machine is stopped. With single sewing, themachine stops after all of the displayed stitch patterns
have been sewn once.

B

B Adjusts the up and down position of the stitch pattern.
(page 55)

CD
E
C Select whether to hear the beep operation sound.
D Select whether to turn work area light on or off.
E Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.

4 Select whether to use the sewing speed controller todetermine the zigzag width. (page 50)
5 Select either “01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “03 Straight
stitch (Middle)” as the utility stitch that is automaticallyselected when the machine is turned on.

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GETTING READY* You can also move to next pages by pressing

6
7
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Winding/Installing the Bobbin

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

FGH
F When set [ON], reinforcement stitches are sewn at the
beginning and/or end of sewing for a reinforcement
stitch pattern, even when the reverse button is pressed.
(page 27)
G Select the level of the input sensitivity for operation keys.
(page 12)
H Selects the display language.

I

CAUTION• Only use the plastic bobbin that comes withthis machine or bobbins of the same type
(SA156/SFB: XA5539-151/SFB). The bobbin's
height is 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch). Usingother bobbins may cause damage to themachine. SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin.
• Bobbins previously manufactured may nothave the “b” mark on the bobbin. However,they can be used with this machine if they are
the same type (SA156/SFB: XA5539-151/SFB).

I Displays the program version.

Winding the bobbin
Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys

This section describes how to wind thread onto a bobbin.

You can adjust the sensitivity of the operation keys to 5 levels.
Display the settings screen to set desired level.
aPress, display the seventh page of the settings
screen, and then press
to select(InputSensitivity).

b

Adjust the input sensitivity by pressing.

Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that thea notch in the bobbin aligns with the spring on the shaft,and then slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right until
it snaps into place.

1

1 Notch in thebobbin2 Bobbin winder
shaft spring2• The higher the setting, the more sensitive the keys will
be. The default setting is [3].
• We recommend selecting the highest setting if anelectrostatic touch pen is being used.
• While adjusting the input sensitivity, press any of thenumeric keys to check the sensitivity. When the key
responds, the setting value indicating the sensitivity
blinks.

■ If the machine does not respond when an
operation key is pressed
Turn machine off, then hold down
(Needle position
button) and turn on the machine to reset the settings.
Display the settings screen, and then adjust the settings
again.

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Memo• Checking the installation orientation of the bobbin will
be helpful in later procedures. By placing the bobbin
into the bobbin case in the same orientation that it wason the bobbin winder shaft, the bobbin can be installedwith the correct winding direction of the bobbin thread.
The “b” mark on one side of the bobbin included withthis machine can be used as a reference.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Remove the spool cap and place the spool of thread forb the bobbin onto the spool pin.

Pass the thread under the thread guide, then under thed thread guide cover and to the front.

Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread
unwinds to the front from the bottom. Otherwise thethread may become tangled around the spool pin.

1 The thread unwinds to the front from the bottom.
cSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, asshown, with the rounded side on the left.

ab

1 Thread guide2 Thread guide cover

Pass the thread under the hook on the bobbin winding

e thread guide, and then wind it counterclockwise under

the pretension disk.

1

2
3

CAUTION• If the spool or the spool cap is not installed
correctly, the thread may become tangledaround the spool pin, causing the needle tobreak.
• Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing
you to choose a spool cap that best fits the sizeof spool being used. If the spool cap is too
small for the spool being used, the thread may
catch on the slit in the spool or the machine
may be damaged.
For more information, refer to “Memo” onpage 13.

1 Bobbin winding thread guide2 Pretension disk
3 Pull it in as far as possible

Note• Make sure that the thread is passed under thepretension disk.
Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5 or 6

f times, pass the thread through the guide slit in thebobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to cut it.

a

1 Guide slit in bobbin winder seat(with built-in cutter)

Memo

Note

• When using the spool as shown below, use the small
spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap
and the spool.

32

1 Spool cap (small)
2 Spool (cross-woundthread)3 Space1• When using thread that winds off quickly, such astransparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place thespool net over the spool before placing the spool of
thread onto the spool pin.
If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of thespool.

• Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around thebobbin, otherwise the thread will become wrappedaround the bobbin winder shaft.

CAUTION• Be sure to cut the thread as described. If thebobbin is wound without cutting the threadusing the cutter built into the guide slit in thebobbin winder seat, the thread may become
tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bendor break when the bobbin thread starts to run
out.

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GETTING READY

1

1

Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the bobbin

g winding speed. Slide the controller to the right toincrease the speed; slide it to the left to reduce thespeed.

Slide the sewing speed controller to desired sewing

l speed position.

Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the spool

m pin.

Installing the bobbin
Memo• We recommend winding stretch thread, such astransparent nylon thread, at a low speed since thethread may stretch.
hInstall the bobbin wound with thread.
You can begin sewing immediately without pulling up thebobbin thread by simply inserting the bobbin in the bobbincase and guiding the thread through the slit in the needle
plate cover.

Turn on the machine.

Press the “Start/Stop” button once to start winding thei bobbin.
When the foot controller is plugged in, press down on
the foot controller.

Memo• If the threads will be pulled to create gathers or the
thread at the beginning of sewing will be finished, forexample, when free motion quilting, first pull up thebobbin thread.
For details, refer to “Pulling up the bobbin thread” onpage 18.

CAUTION

Note• When winding transparent nylon thread on the bobbin,stop bobbin winding when the bobbin is 1/2 to 2/3 full. If
the bobbin was fully wound with transparent nylon
thread, it may not be wound neatly, or sewing
performance may suffer. In addition, extreme pressure
may be applied to the bobbin, it may not be possible toremove the bobbin from the bobbin winder shaft, or thebobbin may break.

• Use a bobbin that has been correctly woundwith thread, otherwise the needle may breakor the thread tension will be incorrect.

• Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be
sure to press
on the operation panel tolock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries
may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any
other button is pressed and the machine starts.
aWhen the bobbin winding becomes slow, press thej “Start/Stop” button once to stop the machine.

When the foot controller is plugged in, remove yourfoot from the foot controller.

CAUTION

Press(Needle position button) once or twice tob raise the needle.
cLower the presser foot lever.

d

Press

• When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop
the machine, otherwise the machine may bedamaged.

.

• If
is pressed while the presser foot is raised, anerror message appears. Lower the presser foot leverand press
again.
 The screen changes, and all keys and operation

Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left
k until it snaps into place, and then remove the bobbin.

buttons are locked (excepte14

Turn on the machine.

Raise the presser foot lever.

).

Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right and remove

f the bobbin cover.

While lightly holding down the bobbin with your righti hand (1), guide the thread through the slit in theneedle plate cover (2) and lightly pull it with your left
hand (3).

Memo• By guiding the thread around the tab of the needle plate
cover, passing the thread as shown by 2 in thisillustration, then lightly pulling the thread at 3, thethread will enter the tension spring of the bobbin case to
apply the appropriate tension to the bobbin thread
during sewing.
While lightly holding down the bobbin with your rightj hand (1), continue guiding the thread through the slit

Memowith your left hand (2). Then, cut the thread with thecutter (3).

• For the correct winding direction of the bobbin thread,be sure to place the bobbin into the bobbin case in thesame orientation that it was on the bobbin winder shaft.
The “b” mark on one side of the bobbin included withthis machine can be used as a reference.

Memo• Be sure to complete the bobbin threading correctly
according to these instructions. If the thread is simply
placed in the slit in the needle plate cover, the bobbin
thread will not be correctly threaded, resulting in poor
sewing performance or incorrect thread tension.
Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right handh (1), and then guide the end of the thread around thetab of the needle plate cover with your left hand (2).

k

1 Tab

Reattach the bobbin cover.
Insert the tab of the bobbin cover into the notch of theneedle plate cover, and then lightly press down on theright side.

Memo

CAUTION• Be sure to hold down the bobbin with yourfinger and unwind the bobbin thread
correctly, otherwise the thread may break or
the thread tension will be incorrect.

• You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin
thread. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before
starting to sew, pull up the thread according to theprocedure in “Pulling up the bobbin thread” on page 18.
l

Press

to unlock all keys and buttons.

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GETTING READY

Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the threadg unwinds to the left.

1

Upper Threading

Upper Threading

CAUTIONCAUTION• When threading the upper thread, carefully
follow the instructions. If the upper threading
is not correct, the thread may become tangled
or the needle may bend or break.
• Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower.
• Use the needle and the thread in the correct
combination. (page 19)• When threading the needle, be sure to press
on the operation panel to lock all keys
and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if
the “Start/Stop” button or any other button ispressed and the machine starts.
e

Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.

Threading the upper thread
Note• If the presser foot is not raised, the machine cannot bethreaded.
Remove the spool cap and place the spool of thread

f onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread
unwinds to the front from the bottom. Otherwise thethread may become tangled around the spool pin.
 When threading the upper thread, carefully follow
the instructions.
aTurn on the machine.
Press

1
1 The thread unwinds to the front from the bottom.

(Needle position button) once or twice tob raise the needle.

 The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the
handwheel is at the top, as shown below. Check thegSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, asshown, with the rounded side on the left.

handwheel and, if this mark is not at this position, press(Needle position button) until it is.

CAUTIONcd

Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot.

Press• If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned
correctly, the thread may become tangledaround the spool pin or the needle may break.

.

• If
is pressed while the presser foot is raised, anerror message appears. Lower the presser foot leverand press
again.
 The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (except

16• Choose a spool cap that best fits the size ofspool being used. For more information
regarding the choice of spool caps for yourthread choice, refer to “Memo” on page 13.

).

Upper Threading
Pass the thread under the thread guide, then under theh thread guide cover and to the front.

Check that the needle and thread are compatible withl the needle threader. If they are compatible, continue

with the next step.

Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is noslack in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass thethread under the thread guide cover with your left hand.

• The needle threader can be used with machine
needles 75/11 through 100/16.
• The needle threader cannot be used with the wingneedle or the twin needle.

a• If the needle threader cannot be used, insert thethread through the eye of the needle from front toback by hand. At this time, be sure to lock all keys
and operation buttons described in step d.

b

1 Thread guide2 Thread guide cover

Pass the thread through the thread channel in the orderi shown below.

Pull the end of the thread, which has been passedm through the needle bar thread guide, to the left, pass

the thread under the notch, and then firmly pull thethread to fully insert it from front to back into the slitof the thread guide disk (marked “7”).

Make sure that the thread is passed into the thread

j take-up lever as shown below.

2

1

1 Notch of the threader thread guide2 Threader thread guide disk

Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side ofn the machine.

kSlide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide.
The thread can easily be slid behind the needle bar
thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand,then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown.
Make sure that the thread is passed through to the left of
the tab of the needle bar thread guide.

2

1

1 Needle bar thread
guide
2 Tab

Note
• If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cutcorrectly, lower the presser foot lever so that the thread
is held in place before cutting the thread. If thisoperation is performed, proceed to step o.
• When using thread that quickly winds off the spool,such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread theneedle if the thread is cut.
Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out
about 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it
through the threader thread guide disk (marked “7”).
oLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot.

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GETTING READY• When thread such as transparent nylon
monofilament or specialty threads are used, it is notrecommended to use the needle threader.

1Upper Threading
Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of thep machine as much as possible to make the hook turn.

After the threader thread guide disk is lowered (1), thehook turns (2).

Pulling up the bobbin thread
If the threads will be pulled to create gathers or the thread at
the beginning of sewing will be finished, for example, when
free motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread.
Refer to “Threading the upper thread” on page 16 toa thread the machine with the upper thread and thread1

the needle.
Follow steps a to g “Installing the bobbin” onb page 14 for installing the bobbin and to insert thebobbin into the bobbin case.

2cPass the bobbin thread through the slot.

d

Press

e

While lightly holding the upper thread with your left

Do not cut the thread with the cutter, otherwise it will
be difficult to pull up the bobbin thread.

3
1 Needle threader lever
2 Needle
3 HookNote• If the needle is not raised to it's highest position, theneedle threader cannot thread the needle. Turnhandwheel counterclockwise until the needle is at its
highest position. The needle is correctly raised when themark on the handwheel is at the top, as shown understep b on page 16.
q

to unlock all keys and buttons.

hand, press(Needle position button) twice to lower

and then raise the needle.

Raise the needle threader lever slowly.

 The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread
and can be pulled up.
Carefully pull the end of thread that was passedr through the eye of the needle.

Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out thef end of the bobbin thread.

If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in
the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully
pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull out
the end of the thread.

Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser

g foot and pull it about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the backof the machine, making it even with the upper thread.
Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the threads through and under the presser foot, and then pull out

about 5 cm (approx. 2 inches) of thread toward therear of the machine.
h

t

18

Press

to unlock all keys and buttons.

Reattach the bobbin cover.

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations-

The combinations shown in the table provide a general guideline. Be sure to sew trial stitches on the actual number oflayers and type of fabric to be used in your project.
The machine needles are consumables. For safety and best results, we recommend replacing the needle regularly. For
details on when to replace the needle, refer to “Checking the needle” on page 20.

• In principle, use a fine needle and thread with lightweight fabrics, and a larger needle and heavier thread withheavyweight fabrics.
• Select a stitch appropriate for the fabric, and then adjust the stitch length. When sewing lightweight fabrics,
make the stitch length finer (shorter). When sewing heavyweight fabrics, make the stitch length coarser(longer). (page 29)
When sewing stretch fabrics, refer to “Sewing stretch fabrics” on page 32.
ThreadFabric Type/Application
Type
Lightweightfabrics

Medium weightfabrics

Heavyweightfabrics

Lawn, georgette, challis, organdy,
crepe, chiffon, voile, gauze, tulle,lining, etc.
Broadcloth, taffeta, gabardine,flannel, seersucker, double gauze,linen, terry cloth, waffle weave,
sheeting, poplin, cotton twill, satin,
quilting cotton, etc.
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas,
etc.
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas,
tweed, corduroy, velour, meltonwool, vinyl-coated fabric, etc.

Stretch fabrics
Jersey, tricot, T-shirt fabric, fleece,(knit fabrics, etc.) interlock, etc.
For top-stitching

Polyester
threadCotton thread,
Silk thread
Polyester
threadCotton thread,
Silk thread
Polyester
thread,Cotton thread
Polyester
threadCotton thread,
Silk thread
Polyester thread,
Cotton thread,
Silk thread
Polyester thread,
Cotton thread

Size of needle

Stitch length
mm (inch)

65/9 - 75/11

Fine stitches
1.8-2.5(1/16-3/32)

75/11 - 90/14

Regular stitches
2.0-3.0(1/16-1/8)

Weight60 - 90
50 - 80
60 - 90
50 - 6030

100/16
Coarse stitches
2.5-4.0(3/32-3/16)

60
90/14 - 100/16
30 - 50

50

Ball point needle
75/11 - 90/14

Setting appropriate forthe fabric thickness

30
50 - 60

90/14 - 100/16
75/11 - 90/14

Setting appropriate forthe fabric thickness■ Transparent nylon thread
Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle, regardless of the fabric or thread.

■ Sewing character stitch patterns and decorative stitch patterns (needles and threads)
When sewing lightweight, medium weight or stretch fabrics, use a ball point needle (gold colored) 90/14. When sewing
heavyweight fabrics, use a home sewing machine needle 90/14.
In addition, #50 to #60 thread should be used.

CAUTION• The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the preceding table. If the
combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing heavy fabrics (suchas denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. In addition, thestitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.

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1
GETTING READY• Needles that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16)* The larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer.
• Thread that can be used with this machine: 30 - 90 weight* Never use thread of 20 weight or lower. It may cause machine to malfunction.
* The smaller the number, the heavier the thread. As the numbers increase, the thread gets finer.
• The machine needle and thread that should be used depends on the type and thickness of the fabric. Refer tothe following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.

Replacing the Needle

Replacing the NeedlecLower the presser foot lever.

d

Press

CAUTION• Only use recommended home sewing machine
needles. Use of any other needle may bend theneedle or damage the machine.
• Never use bent needles. Bent needles caneasily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

Checking the needle
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on aflat surface and check that the distance between the needle
and the flat surface is even.

1

2

d

1
2
3
4
5

Flat side
Needle type marking
Flat surface
Even
Not even.

• If
is pressed while the presser foot is raised, anerror message appears. Lower the presser foot leverand press
again.
 The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (except).

CAUTION• When replacing the needle, be sure to press
on the operation panel to lock all keys
and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if
the “Start/Stop” button or any other button ispressed and the machine starts.
Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use ae screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw towardyou (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.

ce• Do not apply a strong force when loosening ortightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain
parts of the machine may be damaged.
With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the

f machine, insert the new needle until it touches the

Note• The machine needles are consumables. Replace theneedle in cases such as those described below.
- If an unusual sound is produced when the needle
enters the fabric. (The tip of the needle may be broken
or dull.)- If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.)- Generally, after completing one project, such as apiece of clothing.

needle stopper. Using the screwdriver tighten theneedle clamp screw by turning it clockwise.

1

1 Needle stopper

Replacing the needle
Use the screwdriver and a new needle that has been
determined to be straight according to the instructions in“Checking the needle” on page 20.
Press(Needle position button) once or twice toa raise the needle.

Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to coverb the hole in the needle plate to prevent the needle fromfalling into the machine.

20

CAUTION• Be sure to insert the needle until it touches theneedle stopper and securely tighten the needle
clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise
the needle may break or damage may result.
g

Press

to unlock all keys and buttons.

Replacing the Presser Foot

Replacing the Presser FootdRaise the presser foot lever.
Press the black button at the back of the presser foote holder in order to remove the presser foot.

CAUTIONb

Place the appropriate presser foot below the presser

f foot holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with

the notch in the presser foot holder.

1

Note• When a stitch is selected, the symbol for the presser
foot that should be used is shown in the LCD. Check
that the appropriate presser foot is attached before
starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is attached,attach the appropriate presser foot.
For details on the presser foot indications, refer to“Viewing the LCD” on page 10.

2

J

4

1 Presser foot holder
2 Notch in the presser footholder3 Presser foot pin
4 Presser foot type3
Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser

g foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder.

ba* The symbols for certain presser feet, such as zipper foot “I”
and the quilting foot, may not appear in the screen.
1
2
3
4

Replacing the presser foot
Press

b

Lower the presser foot lever.

c

Press

d

Presser foot lever
Presser foot holder
Notch in the presser foot holder
Presser foot pin

 The presser foot is attached.

(Needle position button) once or twice toa raise the needle.

cRaise the presser foot lever to check that the presser

h foot is securely attached.

.

• If
is pressed while the presser foot is raised, anerror message appears. Lower the presser foot leverand press
again.
 The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (except

).

i

Press

to unlock all keys and buttons.

CAUTION• When replacing the presser foot, be sure topress
on the operation panel to lock all
keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur
if the “Start/Stop” button or any other button
is pressed and the machine starts.

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1
GETTING READY• Use the appropriate presser foot for the typeof stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise theneedle may hit the presser foot, causing theneedle to bend or break. For details on thepresser foot that should be used with theselected stitch, refer to “Stitch Chart” onpage 35.
• Only use presser feet designed specifically forthis machine. Use of any other presser footmay result in injuries or damage to themachine.

1 Black button
2 Presser foot holderaReplacing the Presser Foot

Removing and attaching the presser footholderAlign the notch in the presser foot holder with thed screw.

1 Screw
2 Notch in presser footholderRemove the presser foot holder when cleaning the machine orwhen installing a presser foot that does not use the presser
foot holder, such as the walking foot and quilting foot.

a■ Removing the presser foot holderaLower the presser foot lever.

b

Press

b

.

• If
is pressed while the presser foot is raised, anerror message appears. Lower the presser foot leverand press
again.

Hold the presser foot holder in place with your righte hand, and then tighten the screw using the screwdriverin your left hand.

 The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (exceptcTurn the screw toward you (clockwise).

).

Remove the presser foot.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” onpage 21.
Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder

d screw.

Turn the screw toward the back of the machine(counterclockwise).
• The presser foot holder screw can also be loosenedor tightened with the disc-shaped screwdriver.

CAUTION• Be sure to securely tighten the presser footholder screw, otherwise the presser footholder may fall off and the needle may strikeit, causing the needle to bend or break.
f

e

Press

to unlock all keys and buttons.

■ Attaching the presser foot holderaLower the presser foot lever.

b

Press

.

• If
is pressed while the presser foot is raised, anerror message appears. Lower the presser foot leverand press
again.
 The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (exceptc22

Raise the presser foot lever.

).

Press

to unlock all keys and buttons.

Sewing

Chapter

2 SEWING BASICS
Check thata screen.

Sewingappears in the upper-left corner of the2

CAUTION

Selecting a stitch pattern
A stitch can be selected from the following methods available.

If a different symbol is displayed, press.

Press the numeric key on which the desired stitch isb printed.

 The selected stitch is displayed on the LCD screen.

• For details on the stitch patterns assigned to thenumeric keys, refer to “Preset utility stitches” onpage 39.

■ Number selection
After selecting a stitch category, use the numeric keys totype in the number for the desired stitch.

Stitch patterns can be selected through either direct select (bypressing the designated key for a specific stitch) or number
selection (by entering the number for the stitch pattern).

■ Direct selection

1

With direct selection, there are two stitch modes listed
below. Each press ofswitches the modes.

 Preset utility stitch
The most frequently used utility stitches have been
assigned to the numeric keys.
These stitches can be selected simply by pressing
the designated key.

 Saved stitch patterns
Frequently used stitch patterns and combined stitch
patterns can be saved on the machine’s memory andeasily retrieved using(Preset utility stitch/saved
stitch pattern key). For details, refer to “Using The
Memory Function” on page 56.

1

2
3
4
1
2
3
4
a

Utility stitch key
Decorative stitch key
Character stitch key
Numeric keys

Select the category for the desired stitch.
• For utility stitches, press.

• For decorative stitch patterns, each press ofchanges the decorative stitch category.



...
• For character stitch patterns, each press ofchanges the font.




...
 The symbol for the selected category appears in theupper-left corner of the screen.

2
1 Preset utility stitch/saved stitch pattern key
2 Numeric keys

23

SEWING BASICS• While the machine is in operation, pay special
attention to the needle location. In addition,
keep your hands away from all moving parts
such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise
injuries may occur.
• Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while
sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or theneedle may break.
• Never use bent needles. Bent needles caneasily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
• Make sure that the needle does not strikebasting pins, otherwise the needle may breakor bend.

SewingEnter the number of the desired stitch using numericb keys.

• For number of each stitch, refer to “Stitch Chart” onpage 35.

c

Press

.

Use the numeric keys to type in the number for thed desired stitch pattern.

• For stitches 01 through 09, the stitch can also be
selected by using the numeric keys to type in a onedigit number, then pressing.

• For character stitch patterns 01 through 99 in the(Japanese font) category, the stitch can also be
selected by using the numeric keys to type in a oneor two-digit number, then pressing
For the stitch 001, pressing• If the wrong character was selected, press. Eachpress removes the last character in the selected text.

. (Example:

and then pressing.)e

If you want to sew the stitch pattern continuously,press, and then display the fourth page of thesettings screen.

f

Set The selected stitch is displayed on the LCD screen.

(Single/Repeat) to(repeat sewing).

 The combined stitch patterns will be sewn
repeatedly.
• When using one-digit numbers and it is enteredincorrectly, press

to erase the entered number.

Combining Stitch Patterns
Stitch patterns from the following categories can be
combined.

Note• If repeated sewing is set, the stitch pattern is repeatedly
sewn until the sewing machine is stopped.
• If the sewing machine is turned off, the repeated/single
sewing setting returns to its default setting.
• If you want to sew the stitch pattern continuously, select(Check) in the settings screen. Pressand confirm the stitch pattern.

Example:

a

Press

.

Use the numeric keys to type in the number for theb desired stitch pattern.

 The selected stitch pattern appears in the screen.

Memo• When sewing is completed, trim any excess thread
between characters.

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Sewing

Basic sewing

Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold the fabricf and thread with your left hand, and rotate thehandwheel counterclockwise or press(Needleposition button) to set the needle in the sewing start
position.

Note• First, perform a trial sewing, using a piece of fabric andthread that are the same as those used for your project.
Prepare the appropriate needle and thread for the typea of fabric. (page 19)

2

If necessary, replace the needle. (page 20)
Wind thread onto a bobbin, and then install it into theb machine. (page 12)
Thread the upper thread. (page 16)dSelect a stitch pattern.

Lower the presser foot lever.

SEWING BASICS

cg

Adjust the sewing speed with the sewing speed

For details on selecting a stitch pattern, refer to“Selecting a stitch pattern” on page 23.

h controller.

You can use this controller to adjust sewing speed
during sewing.

ba

1 Fast2 SlowPress the “Start/Stop” button to start sewing. (When The number for the selected stitch pattern appears on
the screen.

i the foot controller is plugged in, slowly press down on

the foot controller.)
Guide the fabric lightly by hand.

• For details on the built-in stitch patterns, refer to“Stitch Chart” on page 35.
• If necessary, change the stitch width or stitch length.
(page 29)
Check the symbol for the presser foot shown in thee LCD, and then attach the appropriate presser foot.

Attach zigzag foot “J” in this procedure. (It is on themachine when purchased.)Memo• When the foot controller is being used, you cannot start
sewing by pressing the “Start/Stop” button.
Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop sewing.

j (When the foot controller is plugged in, remove yourfoot from the foot controller.)• For details on changing the presser foot, refer to“Replacing the Presser Foot” on page 21.

CAUTION• Always use the appropriate presser foot. If thewrong presser foot is used, the needle may
strike the presser foot and bend or break,possibly resulting in injury.
Refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35 for presser
foot recommendations.

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Sewingk

Press(Thread cutter button) to trim the upper andbobbin threads.

■ Using the foot controller
You can also use the foot controller to start and stop
sewing.

Memo• When the foot controller is connected, you cannot use
the “Start/Stop” button.
• Bobbin winding can be started and stopped with thefoot controller.
 The needle will return to the up position
automatically.

CAUTIONaTurn off the machine.
Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controllerb jack on the machine.

1 Foot controller jack

• Do not press(Thread cutter button) after
the threads have been cut. Doing so could
tangle the thread or break the needle anddamage the machine.
• Do not press(Thread cutter button) when
there is no fabric set in the machine. The
thread may tangle, possibly resulting indamage.

1cTurn on the machine.

dSlowly depress the foot controller to start sewing.

Note• When cutting thread such as nylon monofilament
thread, or other decorative threads, use the threadcutter on the left side of the machine.

Memo• The speed that is set using the sewing speed controller
will be the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.
eRaise the presser foot lever, and then remove thel fabric.

Check the sewing finish. If necessary, adjust the threadm tension. (page 30)

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Release the foot controller to stop the machine.

Sewing

Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches

Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching

Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the
beginning and end of sewing.

After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reverse/
reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and themachine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (orreverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the
beginning and end of sewing.

With reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches are sewn at thesame place. With reverse stitches, the stitching is sewn in the
opposite direction.
Depending on the selected stitch, reverse or reinforcement
stitches are sewn while
continuously.

(Reverse stitch button) is pressed

If the machine is turned off, automatic reverse/reinforcement
stitching will be turned off.
apattern is selected, pressing(Reverse stitch button)
continuously will sew reverse stitches.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Basic
sewing” on page 25.
Press

to set the automatic reverse/reinforcementb stitching function.

appears in the LCD.

When any other stitch is selected, pressing(Reverse
stitch button) continuously will sew reinforcement
stitches.
For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
• Pressing(Reinforcement stitch button) continuously
sews 3 to 5 stitches at the same place when any stitch
pattern is selected.

Set the fabric in the start position and press the “Start/c Stop” button to begin sewing.

c d

1 Reverse stitch
2 Reinforcement stitch
3(Reverse stitch button)
4

1 Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)ba(Reinforcement stitch button)

 The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches(or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing.
dOnce you have reached the end of the stitching, press(Reverse stitch button) or(Reinforcement stitch
button).

Memo• While pressing(Reinforcement stitch button) whensewing character/decorative stitch pattern, you canstop sewing with one stitch pattern completed insteadof at the midpoint of a stitch pattern.
• The green LED beside(Reinforcement stitch button)
lights up while a stitch is being sewn. The LED goes off
when sewing of the reinforcement stitch is finished.

1 Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) The machine will sew reverse stitches (orreinforcement stitches) and stop.

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SEWING BASICS

Memo• When a reverse stitch pattern or reinforcement stitch

Select a stitch.

Sewing
The operation performed when either of these buttons ispressed differs depending on the selected stitch pattern. Referto the following table for details on the operation that is
performed when the button is pressed.
Reverse stitch

When the automatic
reverse/reinforcement
stitching function is
not active with areverse stitch patternselected:

Reinforcement

buttonstitch button

Machine sews
reverse stitches
while holding the
button.

Machine sews 3 - 5
reinforcement
stitches while
holding the button.

When the automatic
reverse/reinforcement
stitching function is
not active with areinforcement stitch
pattern selected:

Machine sews
reverse stitches
while holding the
button.*Machine sews 3 - 5
reinforcement
stitches while
holding the button.

When the automatic
reverse/reinforcement
stitching function is
not active with astitch other thanreverse orreinforcement stitch
pattern selected.

Machine sews 3 - 5
reinforcement
stitches while
holding the button.

Machine sews 3 - 5
reinforcement
stitches while
holding the button.

When the automatic
reverse/reinforcement
stitching function is
not active with acharacter/decorative
stitch patternselected.

Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches while
holding the button.

Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches after
completing the stitch
pattern, when the
button is pressed.

When the automatic
reverse/reinforcement
stitching function is
active with a reverse
stitch patternselected:

Machine sews
reverse stitches andstops sewing when
the button ispressed.
(At the beginning of
sewing, reverse
stitches are sewn
automatically when“Start/Stop” button
is pressed.)

Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches and stops
sewing when the
button is pressed.
(At the beginning of
sewing, reverse
stitches are sewn
automatically when“Start/Stop” button
is pressed.)

Machine sews
reverse stitches andstops sewing when
the button ispressed.*(At the beginning of
sewing,reinforcement
stitches are sewn
automatically when“Start/Stop” button
is pressed.)

Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches and stops
sewing when the
button is pressed.
(At the beginning of
sewing,reinforcement
stitches are sewn
automatically when“Start/Stop” button
is pressed.)

When the automatic
reverse/reinforcement
stitching function is
active with areinforcement stitch
pattern selected:

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Reverse stitch

Reinforcement

buttonstitch button

When the automatic
reverse/reinforcement
stitching function is
active with a stitch
other than reverse orreinforcement stitch
pattern selected.

Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches and stops
sewing when the
button is pressed.
(At the beginning of
sewing,reinforcement
stitches are sewn
automatically when“Start/Stop” button
is pressed.)

Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches and stops
sewing when the
button is pressed.
(At the beginning of
sewing,reinforcement
stitches are sewn
automatically when“Start/Stop” button
is pressed.)

When the automatic
reverse/reinforcement
stitching function is
active with acharacter/decorative
stitch patternselected.

Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches and stops
sewing when the
button is pressed.
(At the beginning of
sewing,reinforcement
stitches are sewn
automatically when“Start/Stop” button
is pressed.)

Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches and stops
sewing after
completing the stitch
pattern, when the
button is pressed.
(At the beginning of
sewing,reinforcement
stitches are sewn
automatically when“Start/Stop” button
is pressed.)*

If(Reinforcement priority) in the settings screen
is set to [ON], reinforcement stitches are sewn
instead of reverse stitches.

Memo• Some stitches, such as buttonholes and bar tacks,
require reinforcement stitches at the beginning of
sewing. If you select one of these stitches, the machine
will automatically turn on this function (appears on
the LCD when the stitch is selected).

Automatically cutting the thread
The machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at theend of the stitching. This is called “programmed thread
cutting”. If programmed thread cutting is set, automatic
reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set.
If the machine is turned off, programmed thread cutting will
be turned off.
aTurn on the machine.

b

Select a stitch.
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Basic
sewing” on page 25.

Sewing
c

Press

.

CAUTIONandappear in the LCD, and the machine isset for programmed thread cutting and automatic
reverse/reinforcement stitching.

• To turn programmed thread cutting off, press.

• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turnthe handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)and check that the needle does not touch thepresser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,the needle may bend or break.
• If the stitches are bunched together, increase
the stitch length. Continuing to sew with thestitches bunched together may result in theneedle bending or breaking.

■ Setting the stitch width Stitching will begin after reverse stitches (orreinforcement stitches) are sewn automatically.
e

The stitch width (zigzag width) can be adjusted to make thestitch wider or narrower.

Once you have reached the end of the stitching, press(Reverse stitch button) or(Reinforcement stitch
button) once.
If stitching, such as buttonholes and bar tacking, that
includes reinforcement stitching has been selected, thisoperation is unnecessary.
 After the reverse stitching (or reinforcement stitching)has been done, the machine stops, and the threads
are cut.

1

1 The point where the “Start/
Stop” button was pressed.
2 The point where(Reverse stitch button) or2

3(Reinforcement stitch
button) was pressed.
3 The threads are cut here.

■ Setting the stitch length
The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch coarser(longer) or finer (shorter).

Setting the stitch width/stitch length
This machine is preset with the default settings for thestitch width and stitch length for each stitch. These settings
can be changed as needed.
If you wish to save specific settings for a stitch so that they
can be used later, press
after changing the settings tosave the new settings with the selected stitch.

Memo• Press
to return the setting to its default. If
isthen pressed, the default settings are saved to themachine instead of the former settings.
• If a straight stitch or triple stretch stitch was selected,changing the stitch width changes the needle position.
Increasing the width moves the needle to the right;
reducing the width moves the needle to the left.
(page 29)•means the setting cannot be changed.

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SEWING BASICS

Set the fabric in place, and press the “Start/Stop”

d button once.

2

Adjusting the thread tension

Adjusting the thread tension

Turn the thread tension dial clockwise to tighten the upperthread tension.

You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the
fabric and thread being used.

Note■ Correct thread tension
The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near
the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be
visible from the right side of the fabric, and only thebobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of thefabric.
1
2
3
4

1
2

Wrong side of fabric
Right side of fabricUpper thread
Bobbin thread

3
4• If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or thebobbin is not installed correctly, it may not be possible
to set the correct thread tension. If the correct threadtension cannot be achieved, rethread the upper thread
and insert the bobbin correctly.

Useful Sewing Tips
Sewing Tips
■ Trial sewing■ Upper thread is too tight
If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of thefabric, the upper thread is too tight. Loosen the threadtension.

Before starting your sewing project, we recommend sewing
trial stitches using thread and scrap fabric that are the same as
those used for your project.

Note

While checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tension
as well as the stitch length and width according to the numberof fabric layers and stitch that is sewn.

• If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upperthread may be too tight. In this case, refer to “Installingthe bobbin” on page 14 and rethread the bobbin thread.
1
2
3
4
5

1
2
3
4

5

Wrong side of fabric
Right side of fabricUpper thread
Bobbin thread
The bobbin thread is visible
from the right side of thefabric.

Turn the thread tension dial counterclockwise to loosen theupper thread tension.

Note• Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer
material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so you
should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning
your project.
• When sewing decorative satin stitch or satin stitch
patterns, there may be shrinking or bunching of
stitches, so be sure to use a stabilizer material.

■ Changing the sewing directiona■ Upper thread is too loose
If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of thefabric, the upper thread is too loose. Tighten the threadtension.

When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the machine.
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle
remains up when the machine stops sewing, press(Needle position button) to lower the needle.

b

Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric.

c

Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.

Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.

Note• If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upperthread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper
Threading” on page 16 and rethread the upper thread.

1
2
3
4

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5

1
2
3
4
5

Wrong side of fabric
Right side of fabricUpper thread
Bobbin thread
The upper thread is visible
from the wrong side of thefabric.

Useful Sewing Tips

■ Sewing curves
Sew slowly while slightly changing the sewing direction to
sew around the curve. For details on sewing with an evenseam allowance, refer to “Sewing an even seam allowance”
on page 31.

When the stitch width of the straight stitch (left needle
position) is set to its standard setting (0.0 mm), thedistance from the needle position to the right side of thepresser foot is 12 mm (1/2 inch). If the stitch width ischanged (between 0 and 7.0 mm (1/4 inch)), the needle
position will also change. By changing the stitch widthand sewing with the right side of the presser foot alignedwith the edge of the fabric, a seam allowance can be sewnwith a fixed width.

1
2.0

3

4

5.5

7.0

5

6

When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, selecta shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch.

■ Sewing cylindrical pieces
Removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm sewing,
making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs
and pant legs.
a2
30.866 mm30. mm

Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.

• For details, refer to “Setting the stitch width” onpage 29.

■ Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking
Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the free arm,b and then sew from the top.

The markings on the needle plate show the distance fromthe needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch(left needle position). Sew while keeping the edge of thefabric aligned with a marking on the needle plate. The
distance between the markings in the upper scale is
1/8 inch (3 mm) and the distance between the markings in
the grid is 5 mm (3/16 inch).
For stitches with a left needle position(Stitch width: 0.0 mm)

When you are finished with free arm sewing, install thec flat bed attachment back in its original position.

a

d

b

c

Sewing an even seam allowance
To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam allowance
is to the right of the presser foot, and the edge of the fabric isaligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or amarking on the needle plate.

■ Changing the needle position
The needle position used as the baseline is different for thestraight stitch (left needle position) and the straight stitch(middle (center) needle position).

12

1 Straight stitch (leftneedle position)
2 Straight stitch (middle(center) needle
position)

f

1
2
3
4
5
6

Seam
Presser footCentimeters
InchesNeedle plate
1.6 cm (5/8 inch)e■ Aligning the fabric with zigzag foot “J”
The marking on zigzag foot “J” can be used to sew about 5
mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric. When using
this feature, select a straight stitch, and set the stitch width
to 2.0 mm.
1 Stitch width 2.0 mm
2 Marking3 5 mm (3/16 inch)

a

b

c

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SEWING BASICS

0.0

1 Stitch width setting
2 Distance from theneedle position to theright side of thepresser foot3 12.0 mm (1/2 inch)
4 10.0 mm (3/8 inch)
5 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
6 5.0 mm (3/16 inch)Useful Sewing TipsdSewing Various Fabrics

Release the presser foot locking pin (black button).
 The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to
be fed.

■ Sewing thick fabrics
 If the fabric does not fit under the presser footThe presser foot lever can be raised to two different
positions. If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot,for example, when sewing together thick fabrics, raise thepresser foot lever to its highest position so that the fabriccan be placed under the presser foot.

 After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return toits original angle.

CAUTION• If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick issewn or if the fabric is pushed with too muchforce, the needle may bend or break.
 If the fabric does not feed
When sewing thick fabric such as denim or quilting, thefabric may not feed at the start of sewing if the presser footis not level, as shown below. In this case, use the presser
foot locking pin (black button on the left side) of zigzag
foot “J” so that the presser foot remains level while sewing,allowing the fabric to be fed smoothly.
If the presser foot misalignment is too large, place thick
paper or fabric (with the same thickness as the fabric beingsewn) under the heel of the presser foot to be able to start
sewing smoothly.

■ Sewing thin fabrics
When sewing thin fabrics such as chiffon, the stitching may
become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. Move
the needle (be sure to use a fine needle) to the furthest left or
right hand position so that the fabric does not get pulled down
into the feed dog area. If this occurs or there is shrinkage ofthe stitching, place non-woven water soluble stabilizer under
the fabric and sew them together.
1 water soluble stabilizer(non-woven)

1
a

b
1
2
3
4
a

d

c

Sewing direction
Misalignment
Fabric being sewn
Fabric or thick paper■ Sewing stretch fabrics
First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without
stretching the fabric. If the stitching is misaligned, place nonwoven water soluble stabilizer under the fabric and sew them
together.
1 BastingRaise the presser foot lever.
Align the beginning of stitching, and then position theb fabric.

1

While holding zigzag foot “J” level, push in and holdc the presser foot locking pin (black button on the leftside), and lower the presser foot lever.

a

1 Presser footlocking pin (black
button)For best results when sewing on knit fabrics use the stretch
stitches. Also be sure to use a needle for knits (Ball Point
needle (gold colored)). The recommended stitches and theirstitch numbers are shown below.
No.

05

06

11

12

43

StitchNote• Be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions whenusing water soluble stabilizer. It may not be compatible
with some fabrics.

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Useful Sewing Tips

■ Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics
When sewing fabrics that may stick to the presser foot, such asleather or vinyl fabrics, replace the presser foot with thewalking foot* or non stick foot* .
* Items sold separately, please contact your authorized
Brother dealer.
1 Leather

If the needle does not pass through the hook-and-loop
fastener tape, replace the needle with the needle size forthicker fabrics. For details, refer to “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combinations” on page 19.
1 Edge of the hook-and-loop
fastener tape

1

2

1

Sewing decorative stitch patterns
FabricIf the paper is positioned so that it does not cover the needle
plate, the paper will not be sewn together with the fabric.

SEWING BASICS

If the leather or vinyl fabric sticks to the flat bed attachment,
sew with copy paper or tracing paper placed on top of the flat
bed attachment so the fabric moves smoothly.

When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweightfabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, attachstabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric. An
alternative would be to place the fabric on thinpaper such as tracing paper.

a

1 Copy paper or tracing paper

1 Fabric
2 Stabilizer
3 Thin paper

Note• The walking foot can only be used with straight or
zigzag stitch patterns. Do not sew reverse stitches withthe walking foot.
• When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed
between slow and medium.
• When using the walking foot, test sew on a scrap pieceof leather or vinyl that is to be used in project to makesure foot does not leave any marks.

Thread#50 - #60

NeedleWith lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: the Ballpoint needle (golden colored) 90/14
With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine
needle 90/14■ Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape

CAUTION• Use only the adhesive-free hook-and-loop
fastener tape which is designed for sewing.
When the glue adheres to the needle or thebobbin case, it may cause malfunction.
• If the hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn withthe thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may
bend or break.

Note• Before sewing, baste together the fabric and the hookand-loop fastener tape.
Make sure that the needle passes through the hook-and-loop
fastener tape by turning the handwheel and lower the needle
into the hook-and-loop fastener tape before sewing. And then,sew the edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow
speed.

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Stitch Chart

Chapter

3 VARIOUS STITCHES

Stitch Chart

Stitch(Presser No. Stitch name/Applications
foot)■ Utility stitches
Memo• When any of the following stitches (reverse stitch
patterns and reinforcement stitch patterns) are selected,pressing
stitches.

3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

04*1

Straight stitch (Middle)
General sewing, gather,pintuck, etc.

3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

0.0 (0)0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

03
(J)

02

03

04

Stitch
(J)
No.

08

09

10

11

Stitch
(J)
No.

12

25

26

28

StitchWhen any other stitch is selected, pressing(Reverse
stitch button) will sew reinforcement stitches.
• The stitch pattern symbols indicate the following.

abc
1 Left needle
position
2 Middle (center)needle position
3 Right needle
position

d

d

e

e

(J)

4 Reverse stitch
pattern

5 Reinforcement
stitch pattern

Note

(J)

• The walking foot can only be used with straight or
zigzag stitch patterns. Do not sew reverse stitches withthe walking foot.
*1

09*1
(J)

Twin needle can be used by attaching zigzag foot “J”. (page 35
to 37)
Stitchlength(mm(inch))
Auto.
ManualStraight stitch (Left)
General sewing, gather,pintuck, etc.

0.0 (0)0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

Straight stitch (Left)*1 General sewing, gather,02
pintuck, etc.

0.0 (0)0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

Stitch(Presser No. Stitch name/Applications
foot)

01
(J)

(J)

Zigzag stitch
For overcasting, mending.

1.0 (1/16) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

0.0 (0)0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)-

3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.4 (1/16)
0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16)

3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.4 (1/16)
0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16)

Zigzag stitch (Right)
3.5 (1/8) 1.4 (1/16)
Start from right needle
0.3 - 4.0
2.5 - 5.0
position, zigzag sews to(3/32 - 3/16) (1/64 - 3/16)
left.
2 steps elastic zigzag
stitch5.0 (3/16) 1.0 (1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
0.2 - 4.0
11*1 Overcasting (medium
weight and stretch fabrics), (0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)
tape and elastic
3 steps elastic zigzag
stitch5.0 (3/16) 1.0 (1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
0.2 - 4.0
12*1 Overcasting (medium,heavyweight and stretch(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)
fabrics), tape and elastic
10*1

(J)
Stitchwidth(mm(inch))
Auto.
Manual*1

Triple stretch stitch
General sewing for05
reinforcement anddecorative topstitching
Stem stitch
Reinforced stitching,*1
06
sewing and decorative
applications
Basting stitch
For basting.
If the basting threads fallout of the fabric, pull up
the bobbin thread before
sewing, and then pull theupper thread and bobbin
thread under the presser
foot toward the back of themachine (page 18). Hold
07 the upper thread andbobbin thread when
beginning to sew, andwhen finished sewing, cut
the threads leaving an
excess amount of thread.
Finally, hold the upperthread and bobbin threadat the beginning of thestitching while arranging
the fabric.
Zigzag stitch
08*1 For overcasting, mending.
*1

(J)

(J)

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3
VARIOUS STITCHES

Straight stitch (Middle)
General sewing, gather,pintuck, etc.

(Reverse stitch button) will sew reverse

01

Stitchlength(mm(inch))
Auto.
Manual

*1

(J)
No.

Stitchwidth(mm(inch))
Auto.
ManualStitch Chart

Stitch(Presser No.
foot)Overcasting stitch
Reinforcing of light andmedium weight fabrics

14

Overcasting stitch
5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
Reinforcing of heavyweight 2.5 - 5.0
0.4 - 4.0
fabric(3/32 - 3/16) (1/64 - 3/16)

(G)

(J)

(J)

(J)

Overcasting stitch
Reinforcing of medium
17*1 stretch fabric andheavyweight fabric,
decorative stitching
Overcasting stitch
Reinforcement of stretch
18*1 fabric or decorative
stitching
Overcasting stitch
19 Stretch knit seam

Stitch(Presser No.
foot)

3.5 (1/8) 2.0 (1/16)
2.5 - 5.0
0.4 - 4.0
(3/32 - 3/16) (1/64 - 3/16)

Overcasting stitch
Reinforcing of medium,5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
15 heavyweight and easily
3.5 - 5.0
0.4 - 4.0
friable fabrics or decorative (1/8 - 3/16) (1/64 - 3/16)
stitching.
Overcasting stitch
5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
16*1 Reinforced seaming ofstretch fabric(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

(J)

27
(J)

28
5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)(J)29
4.0 (3/16) 4.0 (3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)(J)30

5.0 (3/16) 4.0 (3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

20

21

With side cutter
3.5 (1/8) 1.4 (1/16)
Zigzag stitch while cutting
3.5 - 5.0
0.0 - 4.0
fabrics(1/8 - 3/16) (0 - 3/16)

22

With side cutter
Overcasting stitch while
cutting fabrics

3.5 (1/8) 2.0 (1/16)
3.5 - 5.0
0.4 - 4.0
(1/8 - 3/16) (1/64 - 3/16)
5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
3.5 - 5.0
0.4 - 4.0
(1/8 - 3/16) (1/64 - 3/16)

(J)

23

With side cutter
Overcasting stitch while
cutting fabrics

5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
3.5 - 5.0
0.4 - 4.0
(1/8 - 3/16) (1/64 - 3/16)

(J)

24

With side cutter
Overcasting stitch while
cutting fabrics

5.5 (7/32) 2.0 (1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
0.2 - 5.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)(J)

2.0 (1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

(S)

(S)

(S)

(S)
25
(J)
26

Piecing stitch (Right)
Piecework/patchwork 6.5
mm (approx. 1/4 inch) rightseam allowance
Piecing stitch (Middle)
Piecework/patchwork

0.0 (0)2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
0.0 - 2.5
(0 - 3/32) (1/64 - 3/16)

(R)

(R)

-

Hand-look quilting stitch
Quilting stitch made tolook like hand quilting
when using transparent
nylon thread for the upperthread and a thread color
matching the quilt for thebobbin thread.
Sew with a tight threadtension so that the bobbin
thread is visible from theright side of the fabric.
Use a needle between 90/
14 and 100/16.
Quilting appliqué zigzag
stitchZigzag stitch for quilting
and sewing on appliqué
quilt pieces
Quilting appliqué stitch
Quilting stitch for invisible
appliqué or attachingbinding
Quilting stippling stitch
Background quilting

Blind hem stitch
Hemming woven fabrics
31 * The stitch width setting
is in neither millimeters
nor inches.
Blind hem stretch stitch
Hemming stretch fabric
32 * The stitch width setting
is in neither millimeters
nor inches.
Blanket stitch
33*1 Appliqués, decorative
blanket stitch

(J)

(J)

Stitchlength(mm(inch))
Auto.
Manual0.0 (0)0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.4 (1/16)
0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16)

1.5 (1/16) 1.8 (1/16)
0.0 - 3.5
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/8) (1/64 - 3/16)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.6 (1/16)
0.4 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

00
3 - 3

2.0 (1/16)
0.4 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

00
3 - 3

2.0 (1/16)
0.4 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

2.5 (3/32) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

Shell tuck edge stitch
35*1 Shell tuck edge finish on
fabrics

4.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0 - 7.0
0.2 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

Satin scallop stitch
Decorating collar of36
blouse, edge ofhandkerchief
Patchwork join stitch
37*1 Patchwork stitches,
decorative stitching
Patchwork double
overlock stitch
38
Patchwork stitches,
decorative stitching
Couching stitch*1 Decorative stitching,39
attaching cord andcouching
Smocking stitch
40*1 Smocking, decorative
stitching*1(J)

Stitchwidth(mm(inch))
Auto.
ManualBlanket stitch
34*1 Appliqués, decorative
blanket stitch

*1

(J)

36

Stitch name/Applications(J)

With side cutter
Straight stitch while cutting
fabrics(S)(J)

Stitchlength(mm(inch))
Auto.
Manual

13
(G)

(G)

Stitch name/Applications

Stitchwidth(mm(inch))
Auto.
Manual5.0 (3/16) 0.5 (1/32)
0.0 - 7.0
0.1 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)
4.0 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
0.2 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)
5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)
5.0 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
0.2 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)
5.0 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

Stitch Chart

Stitch(Presser No. Stitch name/Applications
foot)

41

*1

(J)

(J)

Feather stitch
Fagoting, decorative
stitching

Fagoting cross stitch*1 Fagoting, bridging and42
decorative stitching

43*1
(J)
44

Tape attaching stitch
Attaching tape to seam in
stretch fabricLadder stitch
Decorative stitching

(N)

(J)

(N)

5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

4.0 (3/16) 1.0 (1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
0.2 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

6.0 (15/64) 3.0 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

51(N)

Hemstitching
Decorative hems, laceattaching pin stitch

3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

Hemstitching
Decorative hems

3.0 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

3.5 (1/8)
0.4 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

Hemstitching
Decorative hems, daisy
stitch6.0 (15/64) 3.0 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)(N)

Hemstitching
5.0 (3/16) 3.5 (1/8)
Heirloom, decorative hems 0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)(N)

Hemstitching
5.0 (3/16) 4.0 (3/16)
0.4 - 4.0
53*1 Heirloom, decorative hems 0.0 - 7.0(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)(N)

Hemstitching
6.0 (15/64) 1.6 (1/16)
0.4 - 4.0
54*1 Heirloom, decorative hems 0.0 - 7.0(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

52

(A)

61

(A)

Hemstitching zigzag
48*1 Decorative hems, top
stitching5060

4.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

5.0 (3/16) 1.0 (1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
0.2 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

(A)

(A)

Serpentine stitch
47*1 Decorative stitching andattaching elastic

4959

4.0 (3/16) 3.0 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

5.5 (7/32) 1.6 (1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)(N)

Stitch(Presser No. Stitch name/Applications
foot)

5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

Decorative stitch
46*1 Decorative stitching
(J)

(N)

Stitchlength(mm(inch))
Auto.
ManualHemstitching
6.0 (15/64)
Heirloom, decorative hems 0.0 - 7.0

62

63
(A)
64
(A)

65
(A)

66
(A)

67
(A)

68
(A)
69
(A)
70

3.0 (1/8)
0.4 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(M)

(N)

(N)

Hemstitching
4.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
Heirloom, decorative hems 0.0 - 7.0
0.4 - 4.0
(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)(N)

Hemstitching
5.0 (3/16) 2.0 (1/16)
0.4 - 4.0
57*1 Heirloom, decorative hems 0.0 - 7.0(0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16)

55(0 - 1/4)

(N)
56

58
(A)

Narrow rounded
buttonhole stitch
Buttonhole on light tomedium weight fabrics

71

Tapered round ended
buttonhole stitch
Reinforced waist tapered
buttonholes
Round ended buttonhole
stitchButtonholes with verticalbar tack in heavyweightfabrics
Narrow squared
buttonhole stitch
Buttonholes for light tomedium weight fabrics
Stretch buttonhole stitch
Buttonholes for stretch or
woven fabrics
Heirloom buttonhole
stitchButtonholes for heirloom
and stretch fabrics
Bound buttonhole stitch
The first step in making
bound buttonholes

Stitchwidth(mm(inch))
Auto.
ManualStitchlength(mm(inch))
Auto.
Manual5.0 (3/16) 0.4 (1/64)
0.2 - 1.0
3.0 - 6.0
(1/8 - 15/64) (1/64 - 1/16)
5.0 (3/16) 0.4 (1/64)
3.0 - 6.0
0.2 - 1.0
(1/8 - 15/64) (1/64 - 1/16)
5.0 (3/16) 0.4 (1/64)
3.0 - 6.0
0.2 - 1.0
(1/8 - 15/64) (1/64 - 1/16)
6.0 (15/64) 1.0 (1/16)
3.0 - 6.0
0.5 - 2.0
(1/8 - 15/64) (1/32 - 1/16)
6.0 (15/64) 1.5 (1/16)
3.0 - 6.0
1.0 - 3.0
(1/8 - 15/64) (1/16 - 1/8)
5.0 (3/16) 2.0 (1/16)
0.0 - 6.0
0.2 - 4.0
(0 - 15/64) (1/64 - 3/16)

Keyhole buttonhole
stitchButtonholes inheavyweight or thickfabrics for larger flat
buttons
Tapered keyholebuttonhole stitch
Buttonholes in medium toheavy weight fabrics forlarger flat buttons
Keyhole buttonhole
stitchButtonholes with verticalbar tack for reinforcement
in heavyweight or thickfabrics
Darning stitch
Darning of heavyweightfabric7.0 (1/4) 2.0 (1/16)
2.5 - 7.0
0.4 - 2.5
(3/32 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/32)

Bar tack stitch
Reinforcement at openingof pocket, etc.

2.0 (1/16) 0.4 (1/64)
1.0 - 3.0
0.3 - 1.0
(1/16 - 1/8) (1/64 - 1/16)

Button sewing stitch
Attaching buttons

3.5 (1/8)
2.5 - 4.5
(3/32 - 3/16)

Eyelet stitch
For making eyelets, holes
on belts, etc.

7.0 (1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
7.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 6.0 5.0(1/4 15/64 (1/4 15/64
3/16)
3/16)

7.0 (1/4) 0.5 (1/32)
3.0 - 7.0
0.3 - 1.0
(1/8 - 1/4) (1/64 - 1/16)

7.0 (1/4) 0.5 (1/32)
3.0 - 7.0
0.3 - 1.0
(1/8 - 1/4) (1/64 - 1/16)

7.0 (1/4) 0.5 (1/32)
3.0 - 7.0
0.3 - 1.0
(1/8 - 1/4) (1/64 - 1/16)-

5.0 (3/16) 0.4 (1/64)
0.2 - 1.0
3.0 - 6.0
(1/8 - 15/64) (1/64 - 1/16)

37

3
VARIOUS STITCHES

Rick-rack stitch
45*1 Decorative top stitching

Stitchwidth(mm(inch))
Auto.
ManualStitch Chart■ Decorative stitches■ Character stitches

Use monogramming foot “N”.
The twin needle can only be used with satin stitch. In
addition, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J” when using thetwin needle.
Decorative Stitches
01

11

02

12

03

13

04

14

05

15

06

16

07

17

08

18

09

19

Use monogramming foot “N”.
The twin needle cannot be used.
Character stitches (Gothic font)
01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

78

79

80

10

20

99*

* Stitch pattern for making adjustments. (page 55)
Decorative satin stitches
01

02

03

04

05

06

Satin stitches
07

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

Cross stitch stitches
15

16

17

18

19

Character stitches (Handwriting font)

Utility decorative stitches
01

11

21

31

38

02

12

22

32

03

13

23

33

04

14

24

34

05

15

25

35

06

16

26

36

07

17

27

37

08

18

28

38

09

19

29

39

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

78

79

80

10

20

30

40

Stitch Chart
101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

128

129

130

131

132

133

134

135

136

137

138

139

140

141

142

143

144

145

146

147

148

149

150

151

152

153

154

155

156

157

158

159

160

161

162

163

164

165

166

167

168

169

170

171

172

173

174

175

176

177

178

179

180

181

182

183

184

185

186

187

188

189

190

191

192

193

194

195

196

197

198

199

200

201

202

203

204

205

206

207

208

209

210

Character stitches (Outline)
01

11

21

31

41

51

71

12

22

32

42

52

62

72

03

13

23

33

43

53

63

73

04

14

24

34

44

54

64

74

05

15

25

35

45

55

65

75

06

16

26

36

46

56

66

76

07

17

27

37

47

57

67

77

08

18

28

38

48

58

68

78

09

19

29

39

49

59

69

79

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Character stitches (Japanese font)
01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

■ Preset utility stitches
21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

51

61

71

81

91

42

52

62

72

82

92

43

53

63

73

83

93

44

54

64

74

84

94

45

55

65

75

85

95

46

56

66

76

86

96

47

57

67

77

87

97

48

58

68

78

88

98

49

59

69

79

89

99

3

50

60

70

80

90

The most frequently used utility stitches are assigned to thenumeric keys.These stitches can be selected simply bypressing the designated key while in the preset utility stitch
mode.

Preset utility
stitches

Stitch name

No.

Straight stitch (Left)

01

Straight stitch (Left)

02

Straight stitch (Middle)

03

Straight stitch (Middle)

04

Zigzag stitch

08

Zigzag stitch

09

Triple stretch stitch

05

Stem stitch

06

Overcasting stitch

13

3 steps elastic zigzag stitch

12

100

39

VARIOUS STITCHES

61

02

Utility stitches
Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise).

d Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.

Utility stitches

1 The needle should
not touch thepresser foot center
bar

CAUTION• Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to
press(Presser foot/Needle exchange key)on the operation panel to lock all keys andbuttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the“Start/Stop” button or any other button ispressed and the machine starts. For details onchanging the presser foot, refer to “Replacing
the Presser Foot” on page 21.

Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foote guide.

1 Needle drop point

1

CAUTION

Overcasting Stitches
Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric toprevent them from fraying.

■ Using overcasting foot “G”
aAttach overcasting foot “G”.

G

• Be sure to pull the fabric backward after
finished sewing. If you pull the fabric toward
side or forward, the presser foot pin may bedamaged.
• If thread is tangled on the presser foot, remove
the entangled thread, and then raise thepresser foot lever to remove the presser foot. If
the presser foot is raised while entangled withthread, the presser foot may be damaged.
Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing when you

f are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle tobpull the fabric under the presser foot towards the backof the machine.

Select a stitch.
No.

13

14

15

Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

CAUTION• When using overcasting foot “G”, be sure toselect a stitch that can be used withovercasting foot “G”. If you sew with theincorrect stitch, the needle may hit the presser
foot, bending the needle or damaging thepresser foot.
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric againstc the presser foot guide, and then lower the presser footlever.
1 Presser foot guidea40■ Using zigzag foot “J”
aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

b

Select a stitch.
No.

08

10

11

12

16

17

18

19

StitchNo.
Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
Sew along the edge of the fabric with the needlec dropping off the edge at the right.

1 Needle drop pointaUtility stitches
Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric withe the wrong side facing up.

Blind Hem Stitchinga

Secure the lower edge of skirts and pants with a blind hem.

c

Memo

b

• When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide
onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not
feed and desired results may not be achieved.

daaTurn the skirt or pants inside out.

b
a
c

f

a f

1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Lower edge of fabric

a

1
2
3
4
5
6

Wrong side of fabric
Right side of fabricEdge of fabricDesired edge of hem
Basting point
Basting

c

a
e
b

a

<Thick fabric><Normal fabric>3<Seen from the side>
Fold the lower edge of fabric to the desired length tob be hemmed and then press.

1 3

2

1

2

4

1
2
3
4

Attach blind stitch foot “R”.

g

Select a stitch.

Wrong side of fabric
Right side of fabricLower edge of fabricDesired length for hem<Thick fabric><Normal fabric>

No.

3
<Seen

VARIOUS STITCHES

1

2

f

31

32

Stitchfrom the side>

Using tailor's chalk, mark the fabric about 5 mm (3/16
c inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it.

3

5

1

6

2

1

2

1

2

4

1
2
3
4
5
6

Wrong side of fabric
Right side of fabricLower edge of fabricDesired length for hem
5 mm (3/16 inch)
Basting• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
hRemove the flat bed attachment to use the free arm.
Slide the item that you wish to sew onto the free arm,i make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start

sewing.

a

1 Free arm<Thick fabric><Normal fabric><Seen from the side>d

Fold back the fabric inside along the basting.

3
4

5

1

2

6

1
1

7

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Wrong side of fabric
Right side of fabricLower edge of fabricDesired length for hem
5 mm (3/16 inch)
Basting
Basting point

Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem

j against the presser foot guide, and then lower thepresser foot lever.
1 Wrong side offabric2 Fold of hem
3 Presser foot guide<Thick fabric><Normal fabric><Seen from the side>41

Utility stitches
Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches

k the fold of the hem. (page 29)

1 Needle drop point

Buttonhole sewing
The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8
inches) (diameter + thickness of the button).
Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to theback, as shown below.

When you change the needle drop point, raise theneedle, and then change the stitch width.
* To make fine adjustments to the needle drop point,
adjust the stitch width setting. (The stitch width
setting is in neither millimeters nor inches.)
1 Thick fabric
2 Normal fabric

a

b

Memo
• Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left needle
drop point does not catch the fold. If the needle catches
too much of the fold, the fabric cannot be unfolded andthe seam appearing on the right side of the fabric will bevery large, leaving an unattractive finish.
Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser footl guide.

1 Reinforcement stitching

The part names of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used to create
buttonholes, are indicated below.

Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing when you

m are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle to

1
2
3
4

Button guide plate
Presser foot scale
Presser foot pin
Marks onbuttonhole foot5 5 mm (3/16 inch)

1

pull the fabric under the presser foot towards the backof the machine.

2

Note

5

• Be sure to pull the fabric towards the back of themachine after sewing. If you pull the fabric toward sideor forward, the presser foot may be damaged.

3

Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric withn the right side facing out.

1

2

1 Wrong side offabric2 Right side offabric4A

Note• Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length andwidth by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece offabric used for your project.

42

Utility stitches
Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length

a of the buttonhole.

Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonholee mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the

buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.

1 Marks on fabric
2 Buttonhole sewing

b

a

a

A

c b

Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot “A”,

b and then insert the button that will be put through the

buttonhole.

Add together the diameter and thickness of the button,
and then set the button guide plate to the calculated
length. (The distance between the markings on the presser
foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)1 Presser foot scale
2 Length of
buttonhole(diameter +thickness of
button)
3 5 mm (3/16 inch)

1

2

Note
• When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the frontof the presser foot, otherwise the bar tack will not besewn with the correct size.

Memo• If there is difficulty in aligning the marks, slowly turn the
handwheel toward you to check where the needle willenter the fabric, and then align the mark on the fabricwith that point.
f

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible.
1 Buttonhole lever3aThe buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket
on the buttonhole foot.

Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button
guide plate should be set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale.
1 10 mm (3/8 inch)
2 15 mm (9/16 inch)

1

1 Buttonhole lever
2 Bracket

1

2

Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left

g hand, and then start sewing.

2
 The size of the buttonhole is set.
c

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

dSelect a stitch.

Position the upper thread under the presser foot by
guiding thread through the hole in the presser footbefore attaching the buttonhole foot “A”.

No.

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

 Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches, thenstops.

StitchNo.
Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

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3
VARIOUS STITCHES■ If the button does not fit in the button guideplate

1 Mark on fabric(front)2 Red marks on
buttonhole foot3 Upper thread

Utility stitches
h

Press

(Thread cutter button) once.

Raise the presser foot, and then remove the fabric.

■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp
thread.
Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foota “A” shown in the illustration.

Memo• When using the thread cutter on the left side of themachine or scissors to cut the threads, press(Needle position button) to raise the needle, raise thepresser foot, and then pull out the fabric before cutting
the threads.
i

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position.

b

It fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.

c

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

dSelect a stitch.

Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end

j of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitchingfrom being cut.
1 Pin

1

No.

Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open
k the buttonhole.
1 Seam ripper

62

63

Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp

e thread.

Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever,f and then start sewing.
1

When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp thread tog remove any slack.

For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch to makea hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole, and thenuse the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole.
1 Eyelet punch

Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to theh wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it.

1• When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper orsome other protective sheet under the fabric before
punching the hole in the fabric.

CAUTION• When opening the buttonhole with the seamripper, do not place your hands in the cutting
direction, otherwise injuries may result if theseam ripper slips.
• Do not use the seam ripper in any other way
than how it is intended.

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Utility stitches
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) tog check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes

Button sewingof the button.
Buttons can be sewn on with the machine. Buttons with two
or with four holes can be attached.

If it seems as if the needle will hit the button, remeasure
the distance between the holes in the button. Adjust thestitch width to the distance between the button holes.

Measure the distance between the holes in the button

a to be attached.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dog

b position switch, located at the rear of the machine on

the base, tothe machine).

(to the left as seen from the rear of

3

CAUTIONh The feed dogs are lowered.
c

Attach button fitting foot “M”.

dSelect a stitch.
No.

Sew about 10 stitches at a slow speed.
Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so that the
speed will be slow).

 The machine automatically stops after sewing
reinforcement stitches.

70• Do not press
Stitch(Thread cutter button).

Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
• Since the end of the thread will be tied off later, do
not set the machine for programmed thread cutting.

i thread at the beginning of the stitching.

Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to thewrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin
thread.

Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as thee distance between the holes in the button.

Place the button in the position where it will be sewn,

f and lower the presser foot lever.

1 Button

When you are finished attaching the button, slide the(to the right as seenfrom the rear of the machine) and turn the handwheel
to raise the feed dogs.

j feed dog position switch, toMemoa• The feed dogs come up when you start sewing again.

• When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the twoholes closest to you. Then, slide the button so thatthe needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of
the machine, and then sew them in the same way.

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VARIOUS STITCHES• When sewing, be sure that the needle does nottouch the button, otherwise the needle may
bend or break.

Utility stitches■ Attaching a shank to a button
To sew the button with a shank, attach the button withspace between it and the fabric, and then wind the threadby hand. This attaches the button securely.

Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the edge ofc the fabric.

1 Basting stitching
2 Wrong side of fabricaPlace the button into button fitting foot “M”, and thena pull the shank lever toward you.

b

1
Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side ofd the fabric.

1 Wrong side of fabric1

1 Shank lever

After sewing is finished, cut the upper thread withb plenty of excess, wind it around the thread between

the button and the fabric, and then tie it to the upperthread at the beginning of the stitching.
Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at the end
and at the beginning of the stitching at the wrong side of
the fabric.

Align the seam with the center of the zipper, and thene baste the zipper in place to the seam allowance.

2

1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Basting stitching
3 Zipper1
3c

Cut off any excess thread.
Remove about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of the

f basting on the outside.

Zipper Insertion2■ Inserting a centered zipper

3

Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted against eachother.

2

1 Right side of fabric
2 Stitching
3 End of zipper opening

1

4
1

1
2
3
4

Wrong side of fabricZipper bastingOutside basting
5 cm (2 inches)

Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper

g foot “I”.

3

I

1

1 Pin on the right side
2 Needle drop point

2aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

b

Sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening.
With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, sew
reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening.
1 Reverse stitches
2 End of zipper openinghSelect a stitch.
No.

03

Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

a

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b

Utility stitches

CAUTION• When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to selectthe straight stitch (middle (center) needle
position), and slowly turn the handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise) to check thatthe needle does not touch the presser foot. If a
different stitch is selected or the needle hits
the presser foot, the needle may bend or
break.
i

c

No.

28

29

33

34

Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise),d and then begin sewing around the edge of theappliqué, making sure that the needle drops justoutside of the appliqué.

Topstitch around the zipper.

1

3

3
When sewing around corners, stop the machine with
the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqué,raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric asneeded to change the sewing direction.

4
1
2
3
4

Stitching
Right side of fabricBasting stitching
End of zipper opening

CAUTION• When sewing, be sure that the needle does nottouch the zipper, otherwise the needle may
bend or break.

Memo• If the presser foot contacts the zipper slider, leave theneedle lowered (in the fabric) and raise the presser foot.
After moving the slider so it will not contact the presser
foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
Remove the basting stitching.

■ Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching
Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place ita over the lower piece.
b

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelect a stitch.
• The stitches shown below are examples. Select thedesired stitch.
No.

28

37

38

39

Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the stitch

d pattern spans over both pieces.

Use pins if necessary.

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching■ Appliqué stitching
Baste or glue the appliqué piece to the base fabric toa secure it.

Note• If glue is used to hold the appliqué in place on the
fabric, do not apply glue to areas that will be sewn withthe machine. If glue adheres to the needle or bobbincase, the machine may be damaged.
b

Attach the zigzag foot “J”.

CAUTION• Do not stitch over pins.

■ Piecing
Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The
fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seamallowance.
Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either theright side or the left side of the presser foot.

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VARIOUS STITCHES

2

j

Select a stitch.

Utility stitches
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabrica that you wish to piece together.
b

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelect a stitch.
No.

25

Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with thed edge of the fabric.

 For a seam allowance on the right side
Align the edge of the fabric with the right side of thepresser foot, and set the stitch width 5.5 mm (7/32 inch)
and sew using stitch

1

.

Note
• Thread the needle manually when using the walking
foot, or attach the walking foot only after threading theneedle using the needle threader.
• When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine
needle.
• The walking foot can only be used with straight or
zigzag stitch patterns. Do not sew reverse stitches withthe walking foot.
• When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed
between slow and medium.
• When using the walking foot, test sew on a scrap pieceof fabric that is to be used in project.
aBaste the fabric to be quilted.

bRemove the presser foot and the presser foot holder.

1 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)• For details, refer to “Removing and attaching thepresser foot holder” on page 22.
Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto thec needle clamp screw.

1 Connecting fork
2 Needle clamp screwa For a seam allowance on the left side
Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of thefabric, and set the stitch width 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) and
sew using stitch

1

.

b

Lower the presser foot lever, and then tighten the

1 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)d presser foot holder screw with the screwdriver.

Memo• To change the width of the seam allowance (needle
position), adjust the stitch width. For details, refer to“Setting the stitch width” on page 29 and “Sewing aneven seam allowance” on page 31.

■ Quilting
Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers offabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using thewalking foot* and the quilting guide*.
* Items sold separately, please contact your authorized
Brother dealer.

CAUTION• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with thescrewdriver, otherwise the needle may touch
the presser foot, causing it to bend or break.
• Before starting to sew, slowly turn the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) andcheck that the needle does not touch thepresser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,the needle may bend or break.
e

Select a stitch.
No.

04

28

Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

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Utility stitches
Place one hand on each side of the presser foot, andf then evenly guide the fabric while sewing.

 Using the quilting guide (sold separately)
Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are
equally spaced.

Slide the feed dog position switch, located at the rear
(to the left as seenfrom the rear of the machine).

a of the machine on the base, to The feed dogs are lowered.
bInsert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at thea rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder.

Select a stitch.
No.

04

28

3

Stitch Walking foot Presser foot holder• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guideb aligns with the seam that has already been sewn.

Remove the presser foot holder.
• For details, refer to “Removing and attaching thepresser foot holder” on page 22.
Attach the quilting foot by positioning the pin of thed quilting foot above the needle clamp screw andaligning the lower-left of the quilting foot and thepresser bar.

a
c

1 Pin
2 Needle clamp screw
3 Presser barb■ Free motion quilting
We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at aconsistent speed. You can adjust the sewing speed with the
speed control slide on the machine.

Note• Make sure that the quilting foot is not slanted.

CAUTION• With free motion quilting, control the feeding
speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed.
If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing
speed, the needle may break or other damage
may result.

Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand,e and tighten the presser foot holder screw using thescrewdriver with your left hand.
1 Presser foot holder
screw

The quilting foot* is used for free motion quilting withzigzag or decorative stitches or for free motion quilting ofstraight lines on fabric with an uneven thickness.
* Items sold separately, please contact your authorized
Brother dealer.
 Quilting foot

CAUTION• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with theincluded screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle
may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bendor break.

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VARIOUS STITCHESc

Utility stitches
Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and thenf move the fabric at a consistent pace in order to sew

While sewing, slide the sewing speed controller toe adjust the stitch width.

uniform stitches roughly 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm (approx.
1/16 inch - 3/32 inch) in length.

• Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller.
1 Narrower
2 Wider

1 Stitchaab

After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog position(to the right as seen from the rearof the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise thefeed dogs.

g switch lever to■ Satin stitching using the sewing speed
controller
Satin stitching can be sewn by adjusting the stitch width while
sewing a zigzag stitch. The machine can be set so that thestitch width can be adjusted using the sewing speed
controller.

When you are finished sewing, set(Widthf Control) in the settings screen back to [OFF].

Other Stitching ApplicationsaConnect the foot controller.

■ Elastic attachingb

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece ofclothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretchedelastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a suitable length ofthe elastic tape be used.

c

Press

a

Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric.

b

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelect a stitch.

, display the second page of the settings

screen, and then set(Width Control) to [ON].

 The machine is set so that the stitch width can be
adjusted using the sewing speed controller.
dSelect a stitch.
No.

No.

11

12

43

Stitch28

Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

Memo• Although the stitching results differ depending on thetype of fabric being sewn and the thickness of thethread being used, for best results, adjust the stitch
length to between 0.3 and 0.5 mm (1/64 and 1/32 inch).

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Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to makesure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric.

• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching thed tape so that it is the same length as the fabric.

While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot withyour left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the frontof the presser foot with your right hand.

Utility stitches
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left

CAUTIONf hand, and then start sewing.

• When sewing, be sure that the needle does nottouch any pins, otherwise the needle may bendor break.

■ Bar tack stitching
Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain, such as
pocket corners and openings.
As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket
corners is described below.

After sewing is finished, raise the presser foot lever,g remove the fabric, and then cut the threads.
hRaise the buttonhole lever to its original position.

■ Darning

Determine the desired length of the bar tack.
Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to thedesired length. (The distance between the markings on
the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)1 Presser foot scale
2 Length of bar tack3 5 mm (3/16 inch)

12

1 Reinforcement stitchinga3

Determine the desired length of the darning.
Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to thedesired length. (The distance between the markings on
the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)
1
2
3
4

1
• A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm(1–1/8 inches) can be sewn.
bc2

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

3

Position the upper thread under the presser foot by
guiding thread through the hole in the presser footbefore attaching the buttonhole foot “A”.

4
• A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm(1-1/8 inches) can be sewn.
 Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches, thenstops.

Select a stitch.
No.

Presser foot scale
Length of darning
5 mm (3/16 inch)
7 mm (1/4 inch)

69

Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

b

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

c

Select a stitch.

Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket

d faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot leverso that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of
the pocket opening.
1 2 mm (1/16 inch)

Position the upper thread under the presser foot by
guiding thread through the hole in the presser footbefore attaching the buttonhole foot “A”.

No.

68

Stitch1e• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible.

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VARIOUS STITCHESa3

Utility stitches
Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm (1/16

d inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower

After removing the fabric, use the eyelet punch to cut af hole in the center of the eyelet.

the presser foot.
1 Tear
2 2 mm (1/16 inch)

1

2

e

• When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper orsome other protective sheet under the fabric before
punching the hole in the fabric.

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible.
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left

f hand, and then start sewing.

■ Fagoting
Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is usedon blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is moredecorative when thicker thread is used.
Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along theira seams.

Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by about 4

After sewing is finished, raise the presser foot lever,g remove the fabric, and then cut the threads.
hb mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of watersoluble stabilizer.
If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper, or
water soluble stabilizer, sewing is easier.

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position.

■ Eyelet Stitching
Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn.
ab

1 Thin paper or watersoluble stabilizer
2 Basting stitching
3 4 mm (3/16 inch)

3
1

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

2

Select a stitch.

c

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

dSelect a stitch.
No.

No.

41

42

71
StitchStitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch length toc select the desired eyelet size.
• For details, refer to “Setting the stitch width” onpage 29 and “Setting the stitch length” on page 29.

e

Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).
Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along

f the center of the two pieces of fabric.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of thed stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever.

g

e

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Start sewing.
 Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches, thenstops.

After sewing is finished, remove the paper.

Utility stitches■ Scallop stitching

Stitch between the straight stitches and pull out the

The wave-shaped repeated stitch pattern that looks like shells
is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses andto decorate the edges of projects.
aAttach monogramming foot “N”.

b

Select a stitch.
No.

36■ Shell tuck stitching

Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not toc sew directly on the edge of the fabric.

Trim along the stitches.

The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They
are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs madeof thin fabrics.
Draw equally spaced lines along the bias, and then folda the fabric along the lines.

b

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelect a stitch, and then increase the thread tension.
No.

35

Stitch• Be careful not to cut the stitches.

• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly■ Smocking
The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroideringover gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate thefront of blouses or cuffs.

d off the edge of the fabric.

One fold at a time, continue folding the fabric along theline, then sewing it.

The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.
a

1 Needle drop point

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

aSelect the straight stitch, and then adjust the stitchb length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the threadtension.
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 inch)c and pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

After sewing is finished, remove the fabric. Unfold thee fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.

■ Joining
Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seamallowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazyquilt.
ad

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select a stitch.
Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric,

No.

40

41

42

3
VARIOUS STITCHESde threads for the straight stitches.

b and then open up the seam allowances.

Stitch• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

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Utility stitchescSelect a stitch.
No.

Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of thee machine and put the spool of thread onto the extra
37

38

spool pin.

39

1 Thread spool
2 Extra spool pin

Stitcha• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

bTurn the fabric over so that the right side faces up, andd then sew over the seam with the center of the presser

foot aligned with the seam.

Thread the machine with the second upper thread.

f Without passing the thread behind the needle bar

thread guide, manually thread the right needle with thesecond upper thread.
Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from thefront to the back.

■ Using the twin needle
With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of thesame stitch with two different threads. Both upper threads
should have the same thickness and quality.

1 Needle bar
threadguide

CAUTION• Only use the twin needle (2/11 needle, part
code: X59296-121), and never use the needle
threader with the twin needle.
Otherwise, the needle may break or themachine may be damaged.
• For stitch patterns that can use the twinneedle, refer to the “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
After specifying the settings, turn the
handwheel toward you and check that theneedle does not touch the presser foot.
aLower the presser foot lever.

b

Press

and Install the twin needle.

agAttach zigzag foot “J”.
• For details on changing the presser foot, refer to“Replacing the presser foot” on page 21.

CAUTION• When using the twin needle, be sure to attach
zigzag foot “J”.
h

Press

to unlock all keys and buttons.

i

Press

, display the first page of the settings screen,

and then set• For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing
the Needle” on page 20.

(Twin Needle) to [ON].

Pass the first upper thread behind the needle barc thread guide.

• For details, refer to steps a through k of“Threading the upper thread” on page 16.
Manually thread the left needle with the first upperd thread.

Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from thefront to the back.

j

Press

.

CAUTION• When using the twin needle, be sure to selectthe twin needle setting, otherwise the needle
may break or the machine may be damaged.

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Making adjustmentsk

Select a stitch.

• Refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35 for stitches thatcan be sewn with a twin needle. You can also sew
with a twin needle when you select a satin stitch
pattern. In this case, use zigzag foot “J”.

CAUTION• When using the twin needle, be sure to selectan appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle
may break or the machine may be damaged.
lStart sewing.

■ Heirloom stitching
When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes areenlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used todecorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weightfabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.
Install the wing needle.

• When sewing with the wing needle, select a
stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less,otherwise the needle may bend or break.
• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turnthe handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)and check that the needle does not touch thepresser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,the needle may bend or break.
dStart sewing.

3

Making adjustments
Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, dependingon the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used,sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew
trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing, andadjust the stitch pattern as explained below. If the stitch
pattern does not turn out well even after making adjustments
based on the stitch pattern described below, makeadjustments for each stitch pattern individually.

Memo• This adjustment can be made to(Quilting stippling
stitch),(eyelet stitch), decorative stitches andcharacter stitches. For details on the built-in stitch
patterns, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.
Select(No. 99) of category

a patterns).

• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

(decorative stitch• For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing
the needle” on page 20.
• The needle threader cannot be used with the wingneedle, otherwise the machine may be damaged.
Manually pass the thread through the eye of theneedle from the front to the back.
b

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

cSelect a stitch.

Attach monogramming foot “N” and sew the stitch

b pattern.

Note
No.

49

51

53

57

• Be sure to use monogramming foot “N”. Adjustments
may not be made correctly with any other presser foot.

StitchCompare the finished stitch pattern to the illustration• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

c of the correct stitch pattern below.

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VARIOUS STITCHESCAUTION• Do not try turning the fabric while the twinneedle is down in the fabric, otherwise theneedle may break or the machine may bedamaged.
• If bunched stitches occur, use monogrammingfoot “N” or attach stabilizer material.

a

CAUTION• For stitch selection refer to “Basic sewing” onpage 25.

Using The Memory Function
d

Press

to adjust the vertical position.

Using The Memory Function
Saving stitch patterns
You can save stitch patterns that you have customized in themachine's memory

Note If the stitch pattern is bunched:
Press the “+” stitch length key.
 The displayed value increases each time the button ispressed and the stitch pattern will lengthen.

• Do not turn the main power to OFF while the stitch
patterns is being stored. You will lose the stitch pattern
you are saving.
a

Press

b

Press

.

 The list of pockets (locations for saving stitch
patterns) appears, and an empty pocket is selected.

 If the stitch pattern has gaps:
Press the “–” stitch length key.
 The displayed value decreases each time the button
is pressed and the stitch pattern will shorten.

orto select the pocket where

the stitch pattern is to be saved, and then press

.

Memo

e

Sew the stitch pattern again.
• If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, makeadjustments again. Adjust until the stitch patterncomes out correctly.

Note• Sewing speed controller cannot be used with this stitch
pattern.

• Stitch pattern adjustments can also be made in thesettings screen.
, display the fifth page of the settings screen,

and then press

delete a stitch pattern in the pocket, press
selecting a stitch pattern.

without

Retrieving stitch patterns

Memo

Press

• If the stitch pattern is saved in a pocket where a stitch isalready saved, the stitch is overwritten.
• If an empty pocket is not available, select a pocket
which contains a stitch pattern that can be overwritten.
• Use
to scroll the selected pocket horizontally toconfirm the whole stitch pattern.
• Once the stitch pattern has been saved in pocket, it can
not be deleted without overwriting. When you wish toto adjust the vertical position.

Retrieve stitch patterns saved in the machine's memory.
a

Press

once or twice until a list of saved stitch

patterns like the one shown below is displayed.

b

Select the desired saved stitch pattern usingor.

 The selected pocket is shown in reverse highlighting,and the stored stitch pattern is displayed.

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Care and Maintenance

Chapter

4 APPENDIX

Care and Maintenance

CAUTION• Unplug the power cord before cleaning themachine, otherwise injuries or an electric
shock may occur.
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth inneutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe thesurface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a damp
cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

Cleaning the race
Sewing performance will suffer if lint and dust collects in thebobbin case, therefore, it should be cleaned regularly.
a

Press

b

Turn off the machine.
Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on

c the right side of the machine.

Raise the presser foot to remove the needle, presser

d foot and presser foot holder.

If the screen is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Do
not wipe the LCD screen with a damp cloth. Do not use
organic solvents or detergents.

In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be
oiled by the user.
This machine was manufactured with the necessary amountof oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic
oiling unnecessary.

4• For details, refer to “Replacing the Needle” onpage 20 and “Replacing the Presser Foot” onpage 21.
eRemove the flat bed attachment if it is attached.

fRemove the bobbin cover.

APPENDIX

Restrictions on oiling(Needle position button) to raise the needle.

Place the index finger of your right hand near theg bottom of the latch on the needle plate cover.

Insert the tip of the index finger of your left hand into
the notch at the back of the needle plate cover.
Place the thumb of your left hand at the front of theneedle plate cover.

If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel oran unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, andcontact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brotherauthorized service center.

Precautions on storing the machine
Do not store the machine in any of the locations described
below, otherwise damage to the machine may result, forexample, rust caused by condensation.
• Exposed to extremely high temperatures• Exposed to extremely low temperatures• Exposed to extreme temperature changes• Exposed to high humidity or steam• Near a flame, heater or air conditioner• Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlighthSlide the needle plate cover toward you to remove it.

• Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments

Note• In order to extend the life of this machine, periodicallyturn it on and use it.
Storing this machine for an extended period of time
without using it may reduce its efficiency.

57

Care and MaintenanceiGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

mReattach the bobbin cover.

CAUTION

Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove

j any lint and dust from the race and the surrounding

area.

a
b
1 Cleaning brush
2 Race• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
Insert the bobbin case so that the  mark on the

k bobbin case aligns with the  mark on the machine.

a

b

a
b

• Align the  and  marks.

c
1  mark
2  mark
3 Bobbin case

• Make sure that the indicated points are aligned
before installing the bobbin case.
Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into thel needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.

58• Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,otherwise the upper thread may become
tangled, the needle may break or sewing
performance may suffer. For a new bobbincase, contact your nearest Brother authorized
service center.
• Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly
installed, otherwise the needle may break.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Upper thread tightened up

If the machine stops operating correctly, check thefollowing possible problems before requesting service.
You can solve most problems by yourself. If you needadditional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers thelatest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://s.brother/cpjag/ ”.
If the problem persists, contact your Brother dealer or thenearest Brother authorized service center.

■ Symptom■ Frequent troubleshooting topics
Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting
topics are described below. Be sure to refer to this before
contacting us.
Upper thread tightened up

page 59

Tangled thread on wrong side of fabricpage 59

Incorrect thread tension

page 60

Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot
page 61
be removed
page 63• The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of thefabric. (Refer to the illustration below.)• The upper thread has tightened up, and comes out
when pulled.
• The upper thread has tightened up, and wrinkles
appear in the fabric.
• The upper thread tension is tight, and the results do
not change even after the thread tension is adjusted.

c
a

b

d

4

e
1
2
3
4
5

Wrong side of fabricBobbin thread visible from right side of fabricUpper thread
Right side of fabricBobbin thread■ Cause
Incorrect bobbin threading
If the bobbin thread is incorrectly threaded, instead of theappropriate tension being applied to the bobbin thread, it
is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread ispulled up. For this reason, the thread is visible from theright side of the fabric.

■ Remedy/check details
Correctly install the bobbin thread. (page 14)

Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric■ Symptom• The thread becomes tangled on the wrong side of thefabric.

• After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made andsewing cannot continue.
• Looking under the fabric, there is tangled thread in
the bobbin case.

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APPENDIX

If the thread becomes tangled under thebobbin winder seat

• The upper thread appears as a single continuous line.

Troubleshooting■ Cause■ Cause/remedy/check details

Incorrect upper threading
If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded, the upperthread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled
up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbincase, causing a rattling noise.

■ Remedy/check details
Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upperthreading.
Remove the tangled thread. If it cannot be removed,
a cut the thread with scissors.
• For details, refer to “Cleaning the race” on page 57.
b

Remove the upper thread from the machine.
Correct the upper threading by following thec instructions in “Threading the upper thread” onpage 16.
• If the bobbin was removed from the bobbin case,refer to “Installing the bobbin” on page 14 tocorrectly install the bobbin.

■ Symptoms• Symptom 1: The bobbin thread is visible from theright side of the fabric. (Refer to illustration below)• Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straightline on the right side of the fabric.
• Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from thewrong side of the fabric. (Refer to illustration below)• Symptom 4: The bobbin thread appears as a straightline on the wrong side of the fabric.
• Symptom 5: The stitching on the wrong side of thefabric is loose or has slack.
 Symptom 3

c
a

b

d

a

f

e
1
2
3
4
5
6

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<With symptoms 3 and 5 described above>
The upper threading is incorrect.
Return the thread tension dial to “4”, and then refer to“Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric” on page 59 tocorrect the upper threading.
 Cause 2
A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are notbeing used.
The machine needle that should be used depends on thetype of fabric sewn and the thread thickness.
If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are notbeing used, the thread tension will not be adjusted
correctly, causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped
stitches.
• Refer to “Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations” onpage 19 to check that a needle and thread
appropriate for the fabric are being used.

Incorrect thread tension

 Symptom 1

 Cause 1
The machine is not correctly threaded.
<With symptoms 1 and 2 described above>
The bobbin threading is incorrect.
Return the thread tension dial to “4”, and then refer to“Upper thread tightened up” on page 59 to correct thethreading.

Wrong side of fabricBobbin thread visible from right side of fabricUpper thread
Right side of fabricBobbin thread
Upper thread visible from wrong side of fabriccd Cause 3
An appropriate upper tension is not selected.
Select an appropriate thread tension.
Refer to “Adjusting the thread tension” on page 30.
The appropriate thread tension differs depending on thetype of fabric and thread being used.
* Adjust the thread tension while test sewing on apiece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used inyour project.

Note• If the upper threading and bobbin threading areincorrect, the thread tension cannot be adjusted
correctly. Check the upper threading and bobbin
threading first, and then adjust the thread tension.
• If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of
the fabricTurn the thread tension dial counterclockwise toloosen the upper thread tension.

e• If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of
the fabricTurn the thread tension dial clockwise to tighten theupper thread tension.

Troubleshooting

Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot
be removed

Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner mini

i attachment to remove any lint or dust from the raceand its surrounding area.
1 Cleaning brush
2 RaceIf the fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed,
the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate.
Follow the procedure described below to remove the fabricfrom the machine. If the operation cannot be completed
according to this procedure, instead of attempting to remove it
forcefully, contact your nearest Brother authorized service
center.

■ Removing the fabric from the machinea

Immediately stop the machine.

bTurn off the machine.

ba

If the fabric could be removed.

Continue with step p.

If the fabric could not be removed.

Continue with step j.

Note• Compressed can air is not recommended to be used.

c

Remove the needle.
If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the
handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise theneedle out of the fabric, and then remove the needle.

Use the included disc-shaped screwdriver to loosen thej two screws on the needle plate.

• Refer to “Replacing the Needle” on page 20.
Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder.

APPENDIXd

If the thread is entangled on the presser foot, remove theentangled thread, and then raise the presser foot lever toremove the presser foot. Otherwise, the presser foot may
be damaged.
• Refer to “Replacing the Presser Foot” on page 21.

eLift up the fabric and cut the threads below it.

fRemove the needle plate cover.

If the fabric can be removed, remove it. Continue withthe following steps to clean the race.

• Refer to “Cleaning the race” on page 57.

Note• Be careful not to drop the removed screws in themachine.
Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any tangled

k threads, and then remove the needle plate.

Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate.

Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove theg bobbin.

If the fabric cannot be removed, even after completingthese steps, contact your nearest Brother authorized
service center.
h4Remove the bobbin case.
If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them.

61Troubleshooting
Remove any threads in the race and around the feedl dogs.
m

Slowly turn the handwheel toward youc (counterclockwise), and look from all sides to checkthat the needle falls at the center of the opening in theneedle plate.

Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.

If the needle contacts the needle plate, remove theneedle plate, and then install it again, starting with stepm in “Removing the fabric from the machine” onpage 61.

Align the two screw holes in the needle plate with then two holes at the needle plate mounting base, and thenfit the needle plate onto the machine.

1 Opening in the needleplate
2 Handwheel

Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the right side of theo needle plate. Then, use the disc-shaped screwdriver toafirmly tighten the screw on the left side. Finally, firmly
tighten the screw on the right side.

bTurn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs movesmoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in theneedle plate.

a

b

d

• For details on changing the settings, refer to “Setting
the stitch width” on page 29 and “Setting the stitch
length” on page 29.
Slowly turn the handwheel toward youe (counterclockwise) and check that the needle bar andfeed dogs operate correctly.
If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, themachine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact
your nearest Brother authorized service center.

Insert the bobbin case by following step k inp “Cleaning the race” on page 57.

Attach the needle plate cover according to step l inrTurn off the machine, and then install the bobbin andf presser foot.

Never use a scratched or damaged presser foot.
Otherwise, the needle may break, or sewing
performance may suffer.

Check the condition of the needle, and then install it.
If the needle is in a poor condition, for example, if it isbent, be sure to install a new needle.
• Refer to “Checking the needle” on page 20 and“Replacing the needle” on page 20.

• Refer to “Installing the bobbin” on page 14 and“Replacing the presser foot” on page 21.
gCorrectly thread the machine.

hPerform trial sewing with cotton fabric.

Memo• Since the needle may have been damaged when the
fabric was caught in the machine, we recommend
replacing it with a new one.

■ Checking machine operations
If the needle plate has been removed, check machine
operations to confirm that installation has been completed
correctly.
aTurn on the machine.

b

Select stitch.

Note• Do not yet install the presser foot and thread.

62. At this time, increase the stitch length

and width to their maximum settings.

1 Correct position of feed dogs
2 Incorrect position of feed dogs

q “Cleaning the race” on page 57.

Select stitch• For details on threading the machine, refer to “Upper
Threading” on page 16.

Note• Incorrect sewing may be the result of incorrect upperthreading or sewing thin fabrics. If there are poor resultsfrom the trial sewing, check the upper threading or thetype of fabric being used.

Troubleshooting

If the thread becomes tangled under thebobbin winder seat
If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed
under the pretension disk of the bobbin-winding thread guidecorrectly, the thread may become tangled under the bobbin
winder seat.

CAUTION• Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if
the thread become tangled under the bobbin
winder seat. Otherwise, the cutter in thebobbin winder seat may be damaged.
• Do not remove the screw on the bobbin
winder guide post, otherwise the machine may
be damaged; you cannot wind off the thread
by removing the screw.

aaStop the bobbin winding.

Cut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin-windingb thread guide.
Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and thenc remove the bobbin from the shaft and cut the thread

leading to the bobbin in order to be able to completely
remove the bobbin from shaft.
Hold the thread end with your left hand, and wind off

d the thread clockwise from under the bobbin winder

seat with your right hand as shown below.

Check the following possible problems before requesting
service. If the reference page is “*”, contact your authorized
Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service
center.

■ Getting ready
Symptom, Cause/solution

Reference

Cannot thread the needle.
Needle is not in the correct position.
• Press the “Needle position” button to raise theneedle.

6

Needle is installed incorrectly.

20

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

20

Upper threading is incorrect.
The needle threader lever is not lowered until itclicks.

16

The needle threader hook is bent and does notpass through the eye of the needle.

*

The needle threader lever cannot be moved or
returned to its original position.

*

A size 65/9 needle is being used.
• The needle is incompatible with the needle
threader. Manually pass the thread through theeye of the needle.

17

4
APPENDIX

1 Screw of the bobbin winder guide post

List of symptoms

Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the bobbin.
The thread is not passed through the bobbin
winding thread guide correctly.

12

The thread that was pulled out from the bobbinwinding thread guide was incorrectly wound onto
the bobbin.

13

The empty bobbin was not set on the pin
properly.

12

While winding the bobbin, the bobbin thread waswound below the bobbin winder seat.
The thread was incorrectly passed under thepretension disk on the bobbin-winding thread
guide.
• Remove any entangled thread, and then windthe bobbin.

12, 63The bobbin thread cannot be pulled up.
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

20

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

14

Nothing appears in the LCD.
Main power switch is not turned on.

9

The plug of the power cord is not inserted into anelectrical outlet.

963

Troubleshooting

Symptom, Cause/solution

Reference

There are scratches around the opening in theneedle plate.

The LCD screen is fogged up.
Condensation has formed on the LCD screen.
• After a while, the cloudiness will disappear.

–

The operation keys do not respond, or the key
response is too sensitive.
A glove is worn when the keys are pressed.
The keys are pressed with a fingernail.
A non-electrostatic touch pen is being used.
The sensitivity of the operation keys is not set for
the user.

11

Reference

Machine does not operate.

1 NotchThere are scratches around the opening in thepresser foot.

*

There are scratches on the bobbin case.

*A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is
not used.

12

Upper threading is incorrect.

16

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

14

Presser foot is attached incorrectly.

21“Start/Stop” button was not pressed.

25

Screw of the presser foot holder is loose.

22

The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to the right.

12

Fabric is too thick.

19, 32

There is no stitch selected.

25

Fabric is fed forcefully when sewing thick fabricor thick seams.

32

Presser foot is not lowered.

25

Stitch length is too short.

29“Start/Stop” button was pressed with the footcontroller attached.

26

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound.

12

The “Start/Stop” button was pressed while themachine is set for the sewing speed controller tocontrol the zigzag stitch width.

11, 50

Needle breaks.

Upper thread breaks.
Machine is not threaded correctly (used thewrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread
did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.).

16

Needle is installed incorrectly.

20

Knotted or tangled thread is being used.

–

Needle clamp screw is not tightened.

20

The selected needle is not appropriate for the
thread being used.

19

Needle is turned or bent.

20

Upper thread tension is too tight.

30

Using improper needle or thread for the selectedfabric.

19

Thread is tangled.

59

Wrong presser foot was used.

21, 35

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

20

Upper thread tension is too tight.

30

Needle is installed incorrectly.

20

Fabric is pulled during sewing.

–

There are scratches around the opening of theneedle plate.

*

Spool of thread is set incorrectly.

12* There is a notch on the left side of the opening
in the needle plate. This is not a scratch.

a1 NotchThere are scratches around the opening in thepresser foot.

64

*

6, 12

■ While sewing
Symptom, Cause/solution

Reference* There is a notch on the left side of the opening
in the needle plate. This is not a scratch.

a

The sewing light does not come on.
(Light) is set to [OFF] in the settings screen.

Symptom, Cause/solution*

Troubleshooting

Symptom, Cause/solution

Reference

There are scratches on the bobbin case.

*

Using improper needle or thread for the selectedfabric.

19

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is
not used.

12

Symptom, Cause/solution

Reference

Using improper needle or thread for the selectedfabric.

19

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

20

Needle is installed incorrectly.

20

Dust or lint has collected under the needle plate.

57

Thin or stretch fabrics are being sewn.
• Sew with non-woven water soluble stabilizer
under the fabric.

32

The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric.
Upper threading is incorrect.

16, 60Using improper needle or thread for the selectedfabric.

19

Not stitching

The upper thread is too tight.
The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed.

14, 59Bobbin thread breaks.

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

20

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

14

Upper threading is incorrect.

16

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

14

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound.

12

Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs.

57

A scratched bobbin is being used.
• Replace the bobbin.

14

Pieces of thread are caught in the race.

57

Thread is tangled.

61

Upper threading is incorrect.

16

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is
not used.

12

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is
not used.

12

There are needle holes or friction scratches in thebobbin case.

*

There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin
threading.

12, 16

Spool of thread is set incorrectly.

16

Using improper needle or thread for the selectedfabric.

19

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

20

Stitches are too long when sewing thin fabrics.

29

Thread tension is set incorrectly.

30, 60Wrong presser foot was used.

21, 35The stitch is not sewn correctly.
The presser foot that is used is not appropriate
for the type of stitch that you wish to sew.

21

The thread tension is incorrect.

30, 60

The thread is tangled, for example, in the bobbin
case.

61

Feed dogs are set in the down position.
• Slide the feed dog position switch to the right

5, 49

APPENDIX

Fabric puckers.

4

High-pitched sound while sewing

Fabric does not feed through the machine.
Feed dogs are set in the down position.
• Slide the feed dog position switch to the right
(

5, 49

).

Stitches are too close together.

29

Wrong presser foot was used.

21, 35

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

20

Thread is entangled.

61

Zigzag foot “J” is slanted on a thick seam at the
beginning of stitching.

32

The fabric feeds in the opposite direction.
The feed mechanism is damaged.

*

The needle contacts the needle plate.

(

).

20

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

20

Fabric being sewn with the machine cannot be
removed.

Skipped stitches
Machine is threaded incorrectly.

The needle clamp screw is loose.

12, 16

Thread is tangled below the needle plate.

61

65

Troubleshooting

Symptom, Cause/solution

Reference

The thread is tangled, for example, in the bobbin
case.

A broken needle has fallen into the machine.
• Turn off the machine, and remove the needle
plate. If the needle that fell into the machine
can be seen, use tweezers to remove it. Afterremoving the needle, return the needle plate toits original position and insert a new needle.
Before turning on the machine, slowly turn the
handwheel toward you to check that it turns
smoothly and that the new needle entersthrough the center of the needle plate opening.
If the handwheel does not turn smoothly or theneedle that fell into the machine cannot be
removed, consult your authorized Brotherdealer or the nearest Brother authorized
service center.

61

The handwheel does not turn smoothly.
Thread is tangled in the bobbin case.

57, 59,61■ After sewing
Symptom, Cause/solution

Reference

Thread tension is incorrect.
Upper threading is incorrect.

16, 60Bobbin is set incorrectly.

14, 60Using improper needle or thread for the selectedfabric.

19

Presser foot holder is not attached correctly.

22

Thread tension is set incorrectly.

30, 60Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound.

14

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

20

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is
not used.

12

Character or decorative stitch patterns are
misaligned.
Wrong presser foot was used.

21, 35

Stitch pattern adjustment settings were set
incorrectly.

55

Stitch pattern is irregular.

66

Symptom, Cause/solution

Wrong presser foot was used.

21, 35Thin or stretch fabrics are being sewn.
• Attach stabilizer material to the fabric.

32

Thread tension is set incorrectly.

30, 60Fabric was pulled, pushed or fed at an angle
while it was being sewn.
• Sew while guiding the fabric with your hands
so that the fabric is fed in a straight line.

25

Reference57

Troubleshooting

Error messages
When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD. Follow what isdisplayed. If you pressor do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears.

Error Messages

Cause/Solution

This message is displayed when the sewing speed controller is set to control the1

zigzag stitch width, and the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. Set
to [OFF], or use the foot controller to operate the machine.

2

This message is displayed when
(Twin needle) is set to [ON], and a stitch patternthat cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected.

3This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button was pressed while the footcontroller was connected.

4This message is displayed when the buttonhole lever is down, a stitch other than abuttonhole is selected, and a button, such as the “Start/Stop” button, is pressed.

5This message is displayed when the buttonhole lever is up, a buttonhole stitch is
selected, and a button, such as the “Start/Stop” button, is pressed.

6This message is displayed when a button, such as the “Start/Stop” button, ispressed while the presser foot was raised.

7

This message is displayed when you tried to combine more than 70 decorative
stitches.

8

This message is displayed when the stitch mode was changed.

(Width control)

4
APPENDIX

67

Troubleshooting
Error Messages

Cause/Solution

9This message is displayed when you tried to delete a saved stitch pattern.

10This message is displayed when a button, such as the Reverse/reinforcement stitch
button, was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right.

11

This message is displayed when a button, such as the “Start/Stop” button, waspressed after a stitch has been deleted.

12This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for otherreasons related to thread delivery.

13

F**

If error message “F**” appears in the LCD while the machine is being used, themachine may be malfunctioning. (“*” will be replaced with a number.)Contact your nearest Brother authorized service center.

Operation beeps
If a correct operation is performed, the machine beeps one time.
If an incorrect operation is performed, the machine beeps two or four times.
If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled, the machine continues to beep for seven seconds, and thenthe machine automatically stops. Be sure to check for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing to sew.

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IndexIndex
A
Appliqué ..................................................................................... 47

B
Ball point needle ......................................................................... 19
Bar tack stitch .............................................................................. 51
Basting stitch ............................................................................... 35
Blind hem stitch .......................................................................... 41
Bobbin ........................................................................................ 12
Bobbin case ................................................................................. 58
Bobbin installation ...................................................................... 14
Bobbin thread .............................................................................. 12
Bobbin winding ........................................................................... 12
Bobbin winding thread guide ...................................................... 12
Button sewing .............................................................................. 45
Buttonhole ................................................................................... 42

C
Character spacing ........................................................................ 11
Cleaning ...................................................................................... 57
Cylindrical pieces ........................................................................ 31

N
Needle ................................................................................. 19, 20
Needle plate .......................................................................... 5, 61
Needle plate cover ................................................................. 5, 57
Needle position ................................................................... 10, 31
Needle threader ........................................................................... 17

O
Operation beep ............................................................................ 68
Optional accessories ...................................................................... 8
Overcasting stitches ..................................................................... 40

P
Patchwork .................................................................................... 47
Piecing ......................................................................................... 47
Power supply ................................................................................. 9
Presser foot ........................................................... 10, 21, 25, 35
Presser foot holder ......................................................................... 5
Pulling up bobbin thread ............................................................. 18

Q
Quilting ....................................................................................... 48
Quilting guide .............................................................................. 49

Darning ....................................................................................... 51
Decorative stitches ...................................................................... 38
Denim ................................................................................. 19, 32

RE

Race ............................................................................................ 58
Reinforcement stitch ............................................................ 27, 35
Reverse stitch ....................................................................... 27, 35

Elastic tape .................................................................................. 50
Error messages ............................................................................. 67
Even seam allowance .................................................................. 31

S

Fabric .................................................................................. 19, 32
Fagoting ...................................................................................... 52
Feed dog position switch ....................................................... 5, 49
Feed dogs ...................................................................................... 5
Foot controller ............................................................................. 26
Free motion quilting .................................................................... 49

H
Heirloom stitching ....................................................................... 55

I
Included accessories ...................................................................... 7

J
Joining ......................................................................................... 53

Llanguage ...................................................................................... 12
LCD ....................................................................................... 6, 10
Leather ........................................................................................ 33
light ............................................................................................. 11M
Maintenance ............................................................................... 57
Metallic thread .................................................................... 13, 17
Mirroring ..................................................................................... 11Satin stitch ................................................................................... 11
Scallop stitching ........................................................................... 53
Sewing speed controller ................................................................. 6
Shell tuck stitch ............................................................................ 53
Size .............................................................................................. 11
Smocking ..................................................................................... 53
Speed ................................................................................... 14, 25
Spool cap ..................................................................................... 13
Spool net ..................................................................................... 13
Stitch length ................................................................................. 29
Stitch types .................................................................................. 23
Stitch width .................................................................................. 29
Straight stitch ............................................................... 31, 35, 47
Stretch fabrics .............................................................................. 32

T
Thick fabrics ................................................................................ 32
Thin fabrics .................................................................................. 32
Thread ......................................................................................... 19
Thread cutting ...................................................................... 26, 28
Thread density ............................................................................. 11
Thread tension ..................................................................... 30, 60
Transparent nylon thread .............................. 13, 14, 17, 19, 36
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 59
Twin needle ................................................................................. 54

U
Upper thread ....................................................................... 16, 19

V
Vinyl fabrics ................................................................................. 33

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IndexW
Walking foot ................................................................................ 48
Wing needle ................................................................................ 55

Z
Zigzag stitch ........................................................................ 29, 50
Zipper .......................................................................................... 46

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