Brother Innov-is V5 User Manual Page 1

Operation ManualEmbroidery and Sewing MachineProduct Code: 882-C50Be sure to read this document before using the machine.We recommend that you keep th

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSB-8The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before usin

SEWING THE STITCHESS-32 Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it over the lower fabric, then sew so that the

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-33S2Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching, overcasting, darning, or a wid

SEWING THE STITCHESS-34aSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “G”.bLower the presser foot so that the presser foot guide is set flush against the ed

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-35S2bSew with the needle dropping slightly off the edge of the fabric.a Needle drop position Quilting You

SEWING THE STITCHESS-36 Piecing Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks, make sure the seam allo

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-37S2 Piecing Using the 1/4" Quilting Foot with Guide (optional with some models)This quilting foot c

SEWING THE STITCHESS-38 Appliqué aTrace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric and then cut around it, leaving a 3 mm to 5 mm (approx. 1/8 inch to 3/16

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-39S2You can use the appliqué technique to attach appliqué designs like the three pictured below. Quilting

SEWING THE STITCHESS-40 Free Motion QuiltingWith free motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered by pressing , so that the fabric can be moved fr

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-41S2dAttach free motion open toe quilting foot “O” by positioning the pin of the quilting foot above the n

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSB-9Needle and Presser Foot Sectiona Buttonhole leverThe buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhol

SEWING THE STITCHESS-42aAttach the straight stitch needle plate (see page S-26).a Round holebSelect or .cPress to set the machine to free motion se

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-43S2eHold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and tighten the presser foot holder screw using

SEWING THE STITCHESS-44aSelect .bPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode.→ The key appears as , the quilting foot is raised to the nece

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-45S2fUsing the measurement on the quilting foot as a guide, sew around the motif.a 6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 inc

SEWING THE STITCHESS-46cUse a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it.dFold back the fabric

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-47S2kAdjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.a Needle drop pointWhen

SEWING THE STITCHESS-48<Normal fabric>a Wrong side of fabricb Right side of fabriclSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide.m

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-49S2 Appliqué CornersStop the machine with the needle in the right position of the outside (or inside) co

SEWING THE STITCHESS-50eUnfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one side.Scallop Stitches This wave-shaped satin stitch is called the scallop stitch.

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-51S2cSelect a stitch for top stitching. dPlace the fabric right side up in the machine, and center the pr

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSB-10Embroidery Unita CarriageThe carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. (page

SEWING THE STITCHESS-52Fagoting When there is a space between two fabrics with thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics together, it is called f

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-53S2eSelect or .fSew over the tape (or elastic).gPull out the straight stitch threads.Heirloom Hemstitc

SEWING THE STITCHESS-54cStart sewing.Example: Illustration of finished product Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))aPull out several threads from one ar

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-55S2cSew the decorative stitch in the center of the five threads created above.One-step Buttonholes With o

SEWING THE STITCHESS-56aSelect a buttonhole stitch, and attach buttonhole foot “A”.bMark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric.a Mar

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-57S2gInsert a pin along the inside of one of the bar tacks, and then insert the seam ripper into the cente

SEWING THE STITCHESS-58 Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-59S2cCheck that the needle drops at the desired position and lower the presser foot, making sure the upper

SEWING THE STITCHESS-60cSet the fabric so that the pocket moves toward you during sewing.dCheck the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-61S2 Bar Tacks on Thick FabricsPlace a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside the fabric being sewn t

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSB-11Using the Flat Bed AttachmentPull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment.A

SEWING THE STITCHESS-62 Attaching 4 Hole ButtonsSew the two holes closest to you. Then raise the presser foot and move the fabric so that the needle

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-63S2eUse the eyelet punch to make a hole in the center of the stitching.Multi-directional Sewing (Straight

SEWING THE STITCHESS-64fSelect and sew seam “4” as shown. → The seam will be connected to the starting point of seam 1.Zipper Insertion Centered Z

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-65S2eTopstitch 7 mm to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch) from the seamed edge of the fabric, then remov

SEWING THE STITCHESS-66gStarting from the end of the zipper opening, sew to a point about 50 mm (approx. 2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, then s

STITCH SETTING CHARTSewing S-67The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch widths, a

STITCH SETTING CHARTS-68Overcasting stitchReinforcing of heavyweight fabric5.0(3/16)2.5 - 5.0(3/32 - 3/16)2.5(3/32)0.4 - 5.0(1/64 - 3/16)NOOvercasting

STITCH SETTING CHARTSewing S-69Quilting appliqué stitchQuilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching binding1.5(1/16)0.0 - 7.0(0 - 1/4)1.8(1/16)

STITCH SETTING CHARTS-70Serpentine stitchDecorative stitching and attaching elastic5.0(3/16)0.0 - 7.0(0 - 1/4)1.0(1/16)0.2 - 5.0(1/64 - 3/16)OK( J )De

STITCH SETTING CHARTSewing S-71Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems6.0(15/64)0.0 - 7.0(0 - 1/4)4.0(3/16)0.4 - 5.0(1/64 - 3/16)OK( J )Hemstitching He

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSB-12Included Accessories12345 678 9 101112 131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 29 3031 32 33 34 35

STITCH SETTING CHARTS-72Keyhole buttonholeButtonholes in heavyweight or thick fabrics for larger flat buttons7.0(1/4)3.0 - 7.0(1/8 - 1/4)0.5(1/32)0.3

STITCH SETTING CHARTSewing S-73Forward (Zigzag)For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners— — — —NOReverse (Zigzag)For att

STITCH SETTING CHARTS-74Tape attaching Attaching tape to seam in stretch fabric5.50(7/32)0.00 - 7.00(0 - 1/4)1.4(1/16)0.2 - 5.0(1/64 - 3/16)NOSerpenti

STITCH SETTING CHARTUtility StitchesSewing S-75S2

Chapter 3S SewingCharacter/Decorative StitchesSELECTING STITCH PATTERNS...77Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decor

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-77S3Press to display the screen below. There are 7 categories of Character/Decorative

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNSS-78Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-79S3dPress and then enter “B”.ePress and then enter “lue”.fPress to enter a space

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNSS-80 Adjusting the Character SpacingThe space between the characters can be adjusted.aPress .* Press to display on the s

SEWING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-81S3Sewing Attractive Finishes To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorat

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSB-13No. Part NamePart CodeAmericas Others1 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XF3022-0012 Monogramming foot “N” X5

SEWING STITCH PATTERNSS-82ePress the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing. fPress the “Reverse Stitch” button or “Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew re

SEWING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-83S3bAttach monogramming foot “N” and sew the pattern. cCompare the finished pattern to th

EDITING STITCH PATTERNSS-84 Key FunctionsYou can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make m

EDITING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-85S3b Pivot key Press this key to select the pivot setting. When the pivot setting is sel

EDITING STITCH PATTERNSS-86Changing the SizeSelect a stitch pattern, then press to change the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be

EDITING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-87S3Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) After selecting a satin stit

EDITING STITCH PATTERNSS-88Checking the ImageYou can display an approximate size image of the selected stitch pattern. You can also check and change t

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-89S3You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cros

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNSS-90eSelect .fPress to sew the pattern continuously.gPress .Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns Example:aPress .→ The

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-91S3Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns Example:aPress .bPress again, t

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSB-14OptionsThe following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately from your authoriz

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNSS-92cPress .→ The entered pattern is repeated.Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) You can use th

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-93S3ePress .→ The entered pattern is repeated. More ExamplesPress → → → → .Press

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONS-94Stitch Data PrecautionsObserve the following precautions when using stitch data other than that created and saved in this

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-95S3Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s MemoryYou can save often used stitch patter

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONS-96cPress .→ A confirmation message appears.dPress .* If you decide not to delete the stitch pattern, press .→ The machine d

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-97S3bInsert the USB media into the USB port on the machine.a USB portb USB mediacPress

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONS-98cPress .dPress .* Press to return to the original screen without saving.→ The stitch pattern will be temporarily saved

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-99S3Recalling from USB MediaYou can recall a specific stitch pattern from either direct

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONS-100ePress .* Press to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern will be deleted from the USB media.→ The selected stitch pat

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-101S3fPress . * Press to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern will be deleted from

Basic operationsThis section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine’s more useful functions.Page num

Chapter 4S SewingMY CUSTOM STITCHDESIGNING A STITCH...103ENTERING STITCH DATA ...

DESIGNING A STITCHMY CUSTOM STITCHSewing S-103S4By using the “MY CUSTOM STITCH” function, you can register stitches you have created yourself. You can

DESIGNING A STITCHS-104Examples of Custom StitchesStitch 12345678910111213141501218222321171412963136003610131413111314131063Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21

ENTERING STITCH DATAMY CUSTOM STITCHSewing S-105S4 Key Functionsa This area displays the stitch being created.b Displays the number of the present se

ENTERING STITCH DATAS-106aPress .bPress .cUse to move to the coordinates of the first point on the grid sheet. * Press to change the direction o

ENTERING STITCH DATAMY CUSTOM STITCHSewing S-107S4fUse to move to the second point and press .gRepeat the steps above for each point that you hav

ENTERING STITCH DATAS-108bUse to move the point. Moving Part or All of the Design aPress or to move to the first point of the section that yo

ENTERING STITCH DATAMY CUSTOM STITCHSewing S-109S4dPress .→ The section will be moved. Inserting New Points aPress or to move to a place on th

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHESS-110Storing Custom Stitches in Your ListStitch patterns created using the “MY CUSTOM STITCH” function can be stored for l

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHESMY CUSTOM STITCHSewing S-111S4Retrieving Stored StitchesaPress .→ A list of stored stitch patterns is displayed. bSelect t

Chapter 1B Basic operationsGetting ReadyTURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF...17Setting Your Machine for the First Time ...

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHESS-112

EmbroideringThis section provides instruction to embroider designs with this machine.Page number starts with “E” in this section.The screen display an

Chapter 1E EmbroideringEmbroiderySELECTING PATTERNS ...3 Copyright Information ...

SELECTING PATTERNSEmbroideryEmbroidering E-3E1 Copyright Information The patterns stored in the machine and embroidery cards are intended for private

SELECTING PATTERNSE-4Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother “Exclusives”/Floral Alphabet/Bobbin Work PatternsaTouch the key of the category of the patt

SELECTING PATTERNSEmbroideryEmbroidering E-5E1Selecting Character PatternsExample: Entering “We Fly”.aPress .bPress the key of the font you want to em

SELECTING PATTERNSE-6gPress again and enter “F”.hPress and then enter “ly”.iPress . → The embroidery screen is displayed. jProceed to “VIEWING THE

SELECTING PATTERNSEmbroideryEmbroidering E-7E1Selecting Frame PatternsaPress .bPress the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part

SELECTING PATTERNSE-8aPlug the optional embroidery card Reader/USB card writer module into the USB port on the machine.a USB portb Embroidery card Rea

VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREENEmbroideryEmbroidering E-9E1a Shows the presser foot code. Attach embroidery foot “W+” or “W” for all embroidery projec

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFFGetting ReadyBasic operations B-17B1TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF WARNING• Use only regular household electricity for the power

VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREENE-10 Key FunctionsUsing these keys, you can change the size of the pattern, rotate the pattern, etc.Note• Some operati

PREPARING THE FABRICEmbroideryEmbroidering E-11E1Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric For best results in your embroidery projects, a

PREPARING THE FABRICE-12bIron the iron-on stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric. a Fusible side of stabilizer b Fabric (wrong side)Memo•

PREPARING THE FABRICEmbroideryEmbroidering E-13E1Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame Types of Embroidery FramesThe types and numbers of suppl

PREPARING THE FABRICE-14 Inserting the FabricaLift-up and loosen the frame adjustment screw and remove the inner frame.a Frame adjustment screwb Inne

PREPARING THE FABRICEmbroideryEmbroidering E-15E1eReturn the frame adjustment screw to its initial position. Using the Embroidery Sheet When you want

PREPARING THE FABRICE-16Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support. After embroidering, remove t

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAMEEmbroideryEmbroidering E-17E1aPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot.bAlign the embroidery fra

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAMEE-18bPull the embroidery frame toward you.

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITIONEmbroideryEmbroidering E-19E1The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern n

TRADEMARKSIMPORTANT:READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFFB-18aInsert the power supply cord into the power cord receptacle, then insert the plug into a wall outlet.a Main power switc

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITIONE-20Previewing the Completed Pattern aPress .→ An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered appears.bPress to se

SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERNEmbroideryEmbroidering E-21E1Embroidery Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery. Usin

SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERNE-22 Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being used,

SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERNEmbroideryEmbroidering E-23E1bLower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. After 5-6

SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERNE-24aAttach an iron-on stabilizer to the wrong side of the appliqué material.a Appliqué material (cotton, felt, etc.)b Iro

SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERNEmbroideryEmbroidering E-25E1gPress the “Start/Stop” button.→ The appliqué will then be completed.hChange the upper thread

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESSE-26If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during embroidering, the mac

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESSEmbroideryEmbroidering E-27E1If the Thread Breaks During Sewing aPress the “Start/Stop” button to stop the ma

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESSE-28Restarting from the Beginning aPress .bPress .→ The embroidery frame moves, returning the needle to the p

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESSEmbroideryEmbroidering E-29E1cAttach the embroidery frame and press .→ The previous embroidery screen display

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFFGetting ReadyBasic operations B-19B1dPress or to set time/date.a Press to display the time on the screen.b Set the year

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTSE-30Adjusting Thread TensionWhen embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTSEmbroideryEmbroidering E-31E1bPress to tighten the upper thread tension. (The tension number will increase.)cPress .Adj

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTSE-32 Bobbin Thread is Too TightUpper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be lifting/looping and bobbin thread is

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTSEmbroideryEmbroidering E-33E1aPress .bPress to turn off the thread trimming function.→ The key will display as * The

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTSE-34cPress .Changing the Thread Color DisplayYou can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery thread number.aP

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTSEmbroideryEmbroidering E-35E1Changing the “Embroidery Frame Display”aPress .bIn the “Embroidery Frame Display”, use to

REVISING THE PATTERNE-36Moving the PatternUse to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow. Press to center the pattern. a Distance fro

REVISING THE PATTERNEmbroideryEmbroidering E-37E1aMark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown. bPress .cPress .a Start positionb This k

REVISING THE PATTERNE-38a Size of the patterncPress to return to the original screen. Rotating the PatternaPress .bSelect the angle of rotation for

REVISING THE PATTERNEmbroideryEmbroidering E-39E1a Degree of rotationcPress to return to the original screen. Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image Pre

LCD SCREENB-20 Home Page ScreenLCD SCREEN CAUTION• Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch pen. Do not use a sharp pencil, screw

REVISING THE PATTERNE-40Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only) The thread density for some alphabet character and frame pat

REVISING THE PATTERNEmbroideryEmbroidering E-41E1bAfter a character is sewn, change the thread color, and then sew the next character.Embroidering Lin

REVISING THE PATTERNE-42dPress .ePress .fPress to turn off the thread cutting function and then press .gPress the “Start/Stop” button.hAfter the ch

REVISING THE PATTERNEmbroideryEmbroidering E-43E1mUse to align the needle with the end of embroidering for the previous pattern.nPress the “Start/St

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONE-44Embroidery Data PrecautionsObserve the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONEmbroideryEmbroidering E-45E1• Do not create folders in “Removable Disk” on a computer. If embroidery data is stored in a fol

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONE-46bSelect the pattern you want to delete.cPress .a Amount of memory used by the pattern to be deletedb Amount of memory nee

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONEmbroideryEmbroidering E-47E1bInsert the USB media into the USB port on the machine.a USB portb USB mediacPress .* Press to

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONE-48cPress when the pattern you want to save is in the embroidery screen. dPress .* Press to return to the original scree

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONEmbroideryEmbroidering E-49E1Recalling from USB MediaYou can recall a specific embroidery pattern from either direct USB medi

LCD SCREENGetting ReadyBasic operations B-21B1 Utility Stitch ScreenPress a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine fu

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONE-50Recalling from the ComputeraPlug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the ma

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONSEmbroideryEmbroidering E-51E1Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)You can use framed patterns of the same size and shap

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONSE-52Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)This is a second method to make appliqué using embroidery patterns. You do not

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONSEmbroideryEmbroidering E-53E1fReattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and embroider the satin stitch pattern to c

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONSE-54cPress .dIf necessary, edit the pattern.* For details, refer to “REVISING THE PATTERN” on page E-36.ePress the “Start/Stop”

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONSEmbroideryEmbroidering E-55E1

Chapter 2E EmbroideringEmbroidery EditEXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS...57SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT ...5

EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-57E2With the “Embroidery Edit” functions, you can combine embroidery patterns and character patt

SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDITE-58Prepare the machine for embroidery according to the instructions on “BEFORE EMBROIDERING” of “Basic operations”, and pre

SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDITEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-59E2Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother “Exclusives”/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame/Bobbin W

LCD SCREENB-22 Key FunctionsNo. Display Key Name Explanation Pagea “Utility Stitch” key Press this key to select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, bu

SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDITE-60cPress to change the layout of the pattern.* If the characters are too small to see, press to view a display of all

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-61E2EDITING PATTERNSa Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. b Shows the size of the pattern cur

EDITING PATTERNSE-62 Key FunctionsNo. Display Key Name Explanation Pagea Magnify key Press this key to magnify the pattern by 200% in the screen. E-6

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-63E2Moving the Pattern For details on moving the pattern, refer to “Moving the Pattern” on page E-36.Rot

EDITING PATTERNSE-64Changing the Configuration of Character PatternsaPress . bPress the key of the layout you want to embroider.* See page E-60 for mo

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-65E2Reducing Character SpacingThe spacing between characters can be reduced to 50% of the narrowest char

EDITING PATTERNSE-66cUse to select where the pattern is to be separated, and then press to separate it. For this example, the pattern will be sepa

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-67E2Embroidering Linked CharactersYou can embroider linked characters exampled below, in a single row wh

EDITING PATTERNSE-68Creating a Custom Thread TableYou can create a custom thread table containing the thread colors that you most often use. You can s

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-69E2ePress .a Thread brandb Entered thread color number→ The selected thread color is set in the custom

LCD SCREENGetting ReadyBasic operations B-23B1For additional operational information, refer to page reference number listed above.o Mirror image key P

EDITING PATTERNSE-70eRepeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified.* To delete a specified color from the palette, select th

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-71E2aInsert the USB media containing the custom thread table data into the USB port. a USB portb USB med

EDITING PATTERNSE-72cPress .a Custom thread change key→ The custom thread table will appear.dPress to choose a new color from the custom thread ta

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-73E2a Vertical directionb Horizontal directionc Repeating and deleting vertical keysd Repeating and dele

EDITING PATTERNSE-74 Repeating One Element of a Repeated PatternBy using the Cut function, you can select one element of a repeated pattern and repea

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-75E2gPress to finish repeating. Color Sorting Repeated PatternsPress to automatically change the se

EDITING PATTERNSE-76aPress .bPress .cPress to select the thread mark to be sewn.dPress .Embroidering the Pattern RepeatedlyAfter creating the repea

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-77E2aCreate the repeated pattern with the thread mark at the center of the end of the pattern.* Refer to

EDITING PATTERNSE-78gTouch to set the starting point to the center top of the pattern.hTouch .iPress the positioning keys to move the embroidery fra

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-79E2After EditingaPress .* To combine the pattern with other patterns, select (see page E-80). * See pa

LCD SCREENB-24Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening displ

COMBINING PATTERNSE-80Editing Combined PatternsExample: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editingaPress to select an embr

COMBINING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-81E2dPress . ePress to enter the alphabet characters.* Press to return to the previous screen.fSel

COMBINING PATTERNSE-82jPress to change the color of the characters.* See page E-67 for more information about changing the color.kWhen all editing i

COMBINING PATTERNSEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-83E2Sewing Combined PatternsCombined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. In t

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONSE-84Uninterrupted Embroidering (Monochrome - Using a Single Color)A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color in

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONEmbroidery EditEmbroidering E-85E2→ Basting is added to the beginning of the sewing order.fPress the “Start/Stop” button to b

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONE-86

AppendixThis section provides important information for operating this machine. Please read this section to find troubleshooting tips and pointers as

Chapter 1A AppendixHow to Create Bobbin WorkABOUT BOBBIN WORK...3PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK...

ABOUT BOBBIN WORKHow to Create Bobbin WorkAppendix A-3A1Beautiful embroidery work, with a three-dimensional appearance, can be created by winding the

LCD SCREENGetting ReadyBasic operations B-25B1General settingsa Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORKA-4 Lower threadWe recommend the following types of threads for bobbin work.* When wide ribbon or heavy weight threads are b

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORKHow to Create Bobbin WorkAppendix A-5A1Preparing the Bobbin ThreadIn order to create bobbin work, the bobbin case must be rep

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORKA-6hWind a decorative thread around the bobbin by hand. After winding the bobbin so it is filled as shown below (about 80%),

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORKHow to Create Bobbin WorkAppendix A-7A1 When tension is not applied to the bobbin threadIf the bobbin thread in the trial st

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORKA-8pInstall the needle plate cover and bobbin cover with tabs.For details on installing the needle plate cover, refer to “Cle

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING)How to Create Bobbin WorkAppendix A-9A1Positioning the Fabric and SewingaTurn on the machine.bSelect a stitch in the Util

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING)A-10hUse the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.iWith the wrong side facing up, place the fabric under the pres

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING)How to Create Bobbin WorkAppendix A-11A1qWhen you have reached the end of the stitching area, stop the machine.rRaise the

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY)A-12Selecting the PatternaAttach the embroidery foot and the embroidery unit.bInstall a bobbin wound with an adequate

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY)How to Create Bobbin WorkAppendix A-13A1hPress .→ The sewing screen is displayed.iPress , and then adjust the tensio

LCD SCREENB-26a Change the brightness of the needle area and work area lights.b Change the screen display brightness (see page A-22).c Display the ser

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY)A-14Start EmbroideringaHoop the fabric so the right side of the fabric is facing down with the stabilizer lying on th

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY)How to Create Bobbin WorkAppendix A-15A1kStop the machine, and then tie the upper thread and the bobbin thread togeth

ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSIONA-16After sewing trial stitches and checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tensions if necessary. After adjusting

TROUBLESHOOTINGHow to Create Bobbin WorkAppendix A-17A1Several solutions for minor problems are described below. If the problem persists, contact your

Chapter 2A AppendixMaintenance and TroubleshootingCARE AND MAINTENANCE ...19Restrictions on oiling ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCEMaintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A-19A2Restrictions on oilingIn order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oile

CARE AND MAINTENANCEA-20gUse the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and the surroun

CARE AND MAINTENANCEMaintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A-21A2Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case AreaThe cutter below the needle plate should

ADJUSTING THE SCREENA-22Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen DisplayIf the screen does not look very clear under certain situation, you can adjust t

TROUBLESHOOTINGMaintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A-23A2If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before re

LCD SCREENGetting ReadyBasic operations B-27B1Embroidery settingsa Select from among 16 embroidery frame displays (see page E-35).b Change the thread

TROUBLESHOOTINGA-24dWhile holding the bobbin in place with your finger, pass the thread through the slit in the needle plate.* Hold down the bobbin wi

TROUBLESHOOTINGMaintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A-25A2dRaise the presser foot using the presser foot lever.* If the presser foot is not raised,

TROUBLESHOOTINGA-26Incorrect thread tension Symptoms• Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric.• Symptom 2: The upper

TROUBLESHOOTINGMaintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A-27A2Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removedIf the fabric is caught in the sewin

TROUBLESHOOTINGA-28kSlightly lift up the needle plate, cut any tangled threads, and then remove the needle plate.Remove the fabric and threads from th

TROUBLESHOOTINGMaintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A-29A2qInsert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cove

TROUBLESHOOTINGA-30List of SymptomsProblem Cause Solution PageThe thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric.Upper threading is incorrect. Chec

TROUBLESHOOTINGMaintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A-31A2Skipped stitches Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-53Usi

TROUBLESHOOTINGA-32High-pitched sound while sewing Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs. Remove the dust or lint. A-19Pieces of thread are caught

TROUBLESHOOTINGMaintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A-33A2Embroidery pattern does not sew out correctly Fabric is hanging off the table. If the fa

INTRODUCTIONB-1Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study th

LCD SCREENB-28 Selecting the “Eco Mode” or “Shutoff Support Mode”You can save the machine power by setting the eco mode or the shutoff support mode.I

ERROR MESSAGESA-34If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse Stitch” button is pressed, or if the operation proced

ERROR MESSAGESMaintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A-35A2Raise the buttonhole lever. This message is displayed when the buttonhole lever is down, a

ERROR MESSAGESA-36This USB media cannot be used. This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible media.This USB media is incompatible. Th

SPECIFICATIONSMaintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A-37A2* Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.SPECIFICATIONSItem Sp

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWAREA-38You can use USB media or a computer to upgrade software for your sewing machine.When an upgrade program is availa

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWAREMaintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A-39A2Upgrade Procedure Using ComputeraWhile pressing the “Automatic Threadin

INDEXA-40AAccessoriesincluded accessories ... B-11options ...

INDEXAppendix A-41A2saving ... E-45, E-46, E-47selecting ...

INDEXA-42SSatin stitches ... S-39, S-87Savingcharacter/decorative stitches ...

LCD SCREENGetting ReadyBasic operations B-29B1dUse or to select the setting for the initial screen display.* Opening Screen: When the machine is t

English882-C50Printed in TaiwanXF3625-001Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently a

LCD SCREENB-30eSelect the background color from the 66 settings available.a Embroidery pattern backgroundb Selected colora Pattern thumbnails backgrou

LCD SCREENGetting ReadyBasic operations B-31B1dPress or to select the desired thumbnail size. Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB MediaAn image

LCD SCREENB-32Using the Sewing Machine Help Key Press to open the sewing machine help screen. Three functions are available from the screen shown be

LCD SCREENGetting ReadyBasic operations B-33B1Using the Operation Guide FunctionPress to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed a

LCD SCREENB-34Example: Displaying information about upper threadingaPress .bPress .cPress . → The lower half of the screen will change.dPress (upper

LCD SCREENGetting ReadyBasic operations B-35B1eRead the explanations and select the appropriate stitch.→ The screen displays directions for sewing the

LOWER THREADINGB-36Winding the BobbinPress → → → → in this order to display a video example of bobbin winding on the LCD (see page B-35). Follow

LOWER THREADINGGetting ReadyBasic operations B-37B1cSet the supplemental spool pin in the “up” position.a Supplemental spool pindPlace the spool of th

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSB-25Always keep your work area clear:• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings

LOWER THREADINGB-38fPass the thread around the pre-tension disk making sure that the thread is under the pre-tension disk. a Pre-tension disk→ Make su

LOWER THREADINGGetting ReadyBasic operations B-39B1jPress .→ Bobbin winding starts automatically. The bobbin stops rotating when bobbin winding is com

LOWER THREADINGB-40aTurn the main power to ON and open the top cover.bAlign the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and s

LOWER THREADINGGetting ReadyBasic operations B-41B1aIf the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat, press once to stop the bobbin windin

LOWER THREADINGB-42bSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right.a Bobbin coverb Latch→ The bobbin cover opens.cRemove the bobbin cover.dInsert the bobbi

LOWER THREADINGGetting ReadyBasic operations B-43B1fInsert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover (1), and then lightly press down on th

UPPER THREADINGB-44Upper ThreadingPress → → → → in this order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD (see page B-35). Follow the

UPPER THREADINGGetting ReadyBasic operations B-45B1dPivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the th

UPPER THREADINGB-46hGuide the thread down, up, then down through the groove, as shown in the illustration.iPass the thread through the needle bar thre

UPPER THREADINGGetting ReadyBasic operations B-47B1mPress the “Automatic Threading” button to have the machine automatically thread the needle.→ The t

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSB-3SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis machine is intended for household use.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (i

UPPER THREADINGB-48aPress and install the twin needle (“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page B-53).bThread the machine for the first needle according to the

UPPER THREADINGGetting ReadyBasic operations B-49B1hContinue threading however do not pass the thread in the needle bar thread guide “6” on the needle

UPPER THREADINGB-50 Using the Vertical Spool PinUse the vertical spool pin when using an irregularly shaped thread spool, and when sewing or embroide

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOTGetting ReadyBasic operations B-51B1Removing the Presser FootaPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.bPress .

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOTB-52 Attaching the Walking footThe walking foot holds the fabric between the presser foot and the feed dogs to feed the fabr

CHANGING THE NEEDLEGetting ReadyBasic operations B-53B1aPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.bPress .* If the message “OK to automat

ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRICB-54About the NeedleThe sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the prope

ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRICGetting ReadyBasic operations B-55B1Fabric/Thread/Needle CombinationsThe following table provides information concerning th

BEFORE EMBROIDERINGB-56Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. BEFORE EMBROIDERINGStep 3Step 1, 2Step 7S

BEFORE EMBROIDERINGGetting ReadyBasic operations B-57B1Attaching the Embroidery Foot “W”aPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. bPres

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINEB-4WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINEB Basic operationsAfter purchasing your machine, be sure to read this section fir

BEFORE EMBROIDERINGB-58gHold the embroidery foot in place with your right hand, and then use the included screwdriver to securely tighten the presser

BEFORE EMBROIDERINGGetting ReadyBasic operations B-59B1 Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED PointerBefore beginning

BEFORE EMBROIDERINGB-60dPress .→ The Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED Pointer Adjustment screen appears. a LED pointer adjustmenteUse or to adjust th

BEFORE EMBROIDERINGGetting ReadyBasic operations B-61B1bInsert the embroidery unit connection into the machine connection port. The spring hinge on th

BEFORE EMBROIDERINGB-62cHold down the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine.a Release button CAUTION• Do not carry the em

USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINEGetting ReadyBasic operations B-63B1Using USB Media or Embroidery Card Reader/USB Card Write

USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINEB-64Using a USB MouseThe USB mouse, connected to the sewing machine, can be used to perform

USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINEGetting ReadyBasic operations B-65B1Using the Optional Dual Feed FootDual feed foot enables

USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINEB-66Attach the sole by aligning the pins with the notches and snap it into place.a Pinsb Not

SewingThis section describes procedures for using the various utility stitches as well as other functions. It provides details on basic sewing in addi

CONTENTSB-5TRADEMARKSINTRODUCTION... 1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 1WHAT YOU CAN DO WI

Chapter 1S SewingSewing BasicsSEWING...3Sewing a Stitch ...

SEWINGSewing BasicsSewing S-3S1Sewing a StitchaTurn the main power to ON and display the utility stitches, and push the “Needle Position” button to ra

SEWINGS-4gPress the “Start/Stop” button to start sewing.* Guide the fabric lightly by hand.hPress the “Start/Stop” button again to stop sewing.iPress

SEWINGSewing BasicsSewing S-5S1aInsert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine.a Foot controllerb Foot controller jackbSlowly depress th

SEWINGS-6bPress to set the automatic reinforcement stitching function.→ The key will display as .cSet the fabric in the start position and start se

SEWINGSewing BasicsSewing S-7S1Sewing CurvesSew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve.C

SEWINGS-8 If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser FootIf the presser foot is in the up position, and you are sewing heavyweight or multiple laye

SEWINGSewing BasicsSewing S-9S1Sewing Lightweight Fabrics Place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier

STITCH SETTINGSS-10When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, “L/R SHIFT”, and upper th

STITCH SETTINGSSewing BasicsSewing S-11S1Example:Press to shorten the stitch length.→ The value in the display gets smaller.Press to lengthen the

CONTENTSB-6Creating a Vertical Mirror Image ... 86Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image...

STITCH SETTINGSS-12Setting the Thread Tension You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Follow the ste

USEFUL FUNCTIONSSewing BasicsSewing S-13S1Automatic Thread CuttingAfter selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting function befo

USEFUL FUNCTIONSS-14Adjusting the Needle Drop Position with the Guideline Marker (For models equipped with the guideline marker)The red guideline mark

USEFUL FUNCTIONSSewing BasicsSewing S-15S1bUse or to adjust the brightness of the guideline marker.→ Set the brightness of the guideline marker fr

USEFUL FUNCTIONSS-16aSelect a stitch.bPress to select the pivot setting.→ The key appears as .cPlace the fabric under the presser foot with the nee

USEFUL FUNCTIONSSewing BasicsSewing S-17S1dPress the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine at the point where the sewing direction changes.→ The mac

USEFUL FUNCTIONSS-18Needle Position – Stitch PlacementWhen the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is on, the needle will be partially lowered for pr

USEFUL FUNCTIONSSewing BasicsSewing S-19S1

Chapter 2S SewingUtility StitchesSELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ...21Selecting a Stitch ...

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-21S2Selecting a StitchThere are 5 categories of Utility Stitches.aTurn the main power to ON and dis

CONTENTSB-7Positioning the Fabric and Sewing ... 9Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing ...

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHESS-22 Using the Image KeyYou can display an image of the selected stitch. You can check and change the colors of the image o

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-23S2 Retrieving Saved SettingsaSelect a stitch.bPress .→ The memory function screen appears.cPress

SEWING THE STITCHESS-24Straight StitchesSee page S-67 for the detailed information of stitches.a Left needle positionb Middle needle positiona Reverse

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-25S2ePress the “Start/Stop” button to sew forward. a Reverse stitches → The machine will begin sewing slow

SEWING THE STITCHESS-26 Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark)While sewing, align the edge of the fabric wit

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-27S2eGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.a Bobbin casefUse the disc-shaped screwdriver included wi

SEWING THE STITCHESS-28 BastingaSelect and attach presser foot “J”.bPress the “Reverse Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches, then continue

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-29S2eIron the dart to one side so that it is flat.GatheringUse on waists of skirts, sleeves of shirts, etc

SEWING THE STITCHESS-30reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the end of sewing.a About 12 mm (approx. 1/2 inch)b Wrong sidecSpread

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility StitchesSewing S-31S2dSew a straight stitch along the fold.* When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement