Brother NV1500 User Manual

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS9NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSMachine Front Viewa Top coverOpen the top cover to thread the ma

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative Stitches994cPress again, and then press so that it appears as .→ The second pattern is displayed in

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS100dTo repeatedly sew the pattern combination, press so that it appears as .→ The combination appears as a repeating patte

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative Stitches1014cPress again, and then press three times so that it appears as .→ The second pattern is

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS102bPress , and then press . → The next pattern is moved to the right.cPress again, and then press .dPress so that it

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONCharacter/Decorative Stitches1034USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONStitch Data PrecautionsObserve the following precautions when using

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION104 If the Memory Is FullIf this screen appears while you are trying to save apattern on the machine’s memory, the memory is

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONCharacter/Decorative Stitches1054dPress . * If you decide not to delete the stitch pattern, press .→ The old stitch pattern i

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION106cPress .→ Press to return to the previous screen without saving the stitch pattern.→ The stitch pattern is temporarily s

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONCharacter/Decorative Stitches1074cPress .* Press to delete the stitch pattern.→ The selected stitch pattern is retrieved a

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION108* Press to return to the previous screen without saving the stitch pattern.a Pockets holding saved stitch patternsfPress

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS10Needle and Presser Foot Sectiona Buttonhole leverLower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and ba

Chapter 5EmbroideryBEFORE EMBROIDERING ...110Attaching Embroidery Foot “U”... 111Attaching

BEFORE EMBROIDERING110BEFORE EMBROIDERINGThe embroidering procedures are listed below.Step # Operation Page1 Attach embroidery foot “U”. 1112 Insert a

BEFORE EMBROIDERINGEmbroidery1115Attaching Embroidery Foot “U”aPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.bPress .→The Presser foot/Nee

BEFORE EMBROIDERING112Attaching the Embroidery UnitaTurn off the machine, and then remove the flat-bed attachment.bSlide the tab on the cover of the c

BEFORE EMBROIDERINGEmbroidery1135ePress .→The carriage moves to its initial position.fThe message will disappear after 15 seconds or press to move

SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS114SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS Copyright InformationThe embroidery patterns stored in the machine and on embroidery ca

SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNSEmbroidery1155One-point Patterns/Floral PatternsaSelect a type of embroidery pattern.bSelect an embroidery pattern.c Pres

SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS116Alphabet PatternsaPress .bSelect a character style.cPress to display a selection screen of characters, and then sele

SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNSEmbroidery1175eContinue with “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 119.* To select a different character, press . (After

SELECTING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS118dContinue with “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 119.* To select a different embroidery pattern, press . (After a c

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS11Operation Buttonsa “Start/Stop” buttonWhen this button is pressed, the machine sews a few stitches at a lo

VIEWING THE SEWING SCREENEmbroidery1195VIEWING THE SEWING SCREENUsing the editing keys, you can change the patterns in a variety of ways, such as resi

PREPARING THE FABRIC120PREPARING THE FABRICAttaching Stabilizer to FabricFor best results, always use stabilizer material for embroidery. In order to

PREPARING THE FABRICEmbroidery1215Hooping Fabric in the Embroidery Frame Types of Embroidery FramesSelect a frame appropriate for the pattern size. T

PREPARING THE FABRIC122 Inserting the FabricaLift up and loosen the frame adjustment screw, and then remove the inner frame.a Inner frameb Frame adju

PREPARING THE FABRICEmbroidery1235bPlace the embroidery sheet in the inner frame, and then align the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME124ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAMEaPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot.bRaise the frame-secu

EDITING THE PATTERNEmbroidery1255EDITING THE PATTERNChanging the Embroidery Frame DisplayaPress .bPress or in the “EMBROIDERY FRAME DISPLAY” on P.

EDITING THE PATTERN126bPress to move the pattern.* Press to move the pattern in the direction of the arrow on the key.* Press to center the patt

EDITING THE PATTERNEmbroidery1275bPress .cChange the size of the pattern.* Press to reduce the size of the pattern.* Press to enlarge the size of

EDITING THE PATTERN128Changing the Stitching Density (Alphabet and Frame Patterns Only)aPress . bChange the stitching density.* Press to reduce the

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS1212 345678 9 1011121314 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31 32 33 3435 36 37 38 39 40 414275/1

CHECKING THE PATTERNEmbroidery1295CHECKING THE PATTERNChecking the Embroidering PositionThe embroidery frame is moved to indicate the embroidering pos

CHECKING THE PATTERN130Previewing the PatternaPress .bPress to select the frame used in the preview.* Embroidery frame icons that appear in dashed l

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERNEmbroidery1315SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN Sewing Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into sewing beaut

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN132Sewing Embroidery PatternsExample: To embroider a Embroidery color orderaThread the machine with thread for the first

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERNEmbroidery1335Embroidering Appliqué PatternsThere are some patterns which call for an appliqué inside the pattern.When s

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN134fApply a thin layer of adhesive or spray adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece, and then attach it to the base f

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERNEmbroidery1355fPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot.gTo return to the point in the pattern w

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN136Restarting from the BeginningaPress .bPress .→The embroidery frame moves, returning the needle to the beginning of th

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERNEmbroidery1375 If the Upper Thread Is Too TightThe upper thread is too tight when the bobbin thread is visible from the

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERN138Changing the Embroidering SpeedaPress .bPress or in the “MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED” display on P. 2 of the screen.* Yo

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS13No. Part NamePart CodeU.S.A./CanadaOthers1 Embroidery foot “U” XD0313-0512 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-1513

SEWING AN EMBROIDERING PATTERNEmbroidery1395Example: Displaying the thread number of “EMBROIDERY”aPress .bPress or beside on P. 2 of the screen

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION140USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONEmbroidery Data PrecautionsObserve the following precautions when using embroidery data other tha

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONEmbroidery1415Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s MemoryYou can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION142cPress .a Amount of memory currently being usedb Total amount of machine memory available for saving patternsc Pockets whe

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONEmbroidery1435bWith the pattern that you want to save displayed in the sewing screen, press . cPress .* Press to return to

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION144cPress .→The sewing screen appears.Retrieving Patterns from the ComputeraPlug the USB cable connectors into the correspond

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTIONEmbroidery1455dPress .→The pattern selection screen appears.eSelect an embroidery pattern to be retrieved.* If you decide not

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS146EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONSUsing a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)You can use frame patterns of the same size and shape to

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONSEmbroidery1475Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)This is a second method for making appliqués using embroidery patter

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS148

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS14Options12345678910 11No. Part NamePart CodeU.S.A./CanadaOthers1 Embroidery bobbin thread (White)SA-EBTEBT-

Chapter 6Embroidery EditAVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS...150 Combined Patterns ...

AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONS150AVAILABLE EDITING FUNCTIONSWith the Embroidery Edit functions, you can change the size of patterns, rotate patterns, adj

SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDITEmbroidery Edit1516SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDITAttach the embroidery unit, prepare the machine for embroidering according to t

SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT152cPress .→ The selected pattern appears in the screen.dContinue with “EDITING PATTERNS” on page 154.Alphabet PatternsWith

SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDITEmbroidery Edit1536cPress to change the layout of the pattern.a Layout of charactersdSelect the layout.→ The displayed cha

EDITING PATTERNS154EDITING PATTERNS Key Functionsa Shows the size of the entire combined pattern.b Shows the size of the pattern currently selected.c

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery Edit1556Moving the PatternPress to move the pattern in the direction shown on the key.Press to center the pattern.a Di

EDITING PATTERNS156Changing the Size of the PatternaPress .bSelect the direction in which the size is changed.* Press to reduce the pattern proporti

EDITING PATTERNSEmbroidery Edit1576Changing the Configuration of Character PatternsaPress .bSelect the layout.* After selecting an arc layout, press

EDITING PATTERNS158Changing the Color of Each Character in a PatternPress so that it appears as . The machine will stop after each character is emb

Chapter 1Getting ReadyTURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF...16LCD SCREEN...

COMBINING PATTERNSEmbroidery Edit1596COMBINING PATTERNSThis section will describe how to combine characters and embroidery patterns.Editing Combined P

COMBINING PATTERNS160ePress .fPress .gEnter “WELCOME”.* For details on selecting characters, see page 116.* After entering “W“, press to change the

COMBINING PATTERNSEmbroidery Edit1616iPress to change the layout of the characters.* For details, see page 157.jPress to adjust the position of th

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION162Sewing Combined PatternsCombined patterns will be embroidered in the order that they were entered. In this example, the em

Chapter 7MY CUSTOM STITCHDESIGNING A STITCH...164 Examples of Custom Stitches ...

DESIGNING A STITCH164DESIGNING A STITCH By using the MY CUSTOM STITCH™ function, you can register stitches you have created yourself.aDraw the stitch

DESIGNING A STITCHMY CUSTOM STITCH1657 Examples of Custom StitchesStitch12345678910111213141501218222321171412963136003610131413111314131063Stitch 16

ENTERING STITCH DATA166ENTERING STITCH DATA Key Functionsa This area displays the stitch being created.b Displays the number of the present set poin

ENTERING STITCH DATAMY CUSTOM STITCH1677aPress .bPress .cUse to move to the coordinates of the first point on the grid sheet. → Press to chang

ENTERING STITCH DATA168hPress .iIf necessary, adjust any settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length.* Press to return to the stitch sele

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF16TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFFaInsert the power cord into the power cord jack connector, then insert the plug into a wall outl

ENTERING STITCH DATAMY CUSTOM STITCH1697 Moving Part or All of the Design aPress or to move to the first point of the section that you want to

ENTERING STITCH DATA170 Inserting New Points aPress or to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point.* To move to the fi

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHESMY CUSTOM STITCH1717USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHESSaving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s Memory Stitch patterns created usi

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES172bSelect a custom stitch to be deleted. * Press to display the custom stitch saved in that pocket. If the entire saved

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHESMY CUSTOM STITCH1737Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s MemoryaPress .→ The pocket selection screen appears.bSe

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES174

Chapter 8AppendixCARE AND MAINTENANCE...176Cleaning the LCD ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE176CARE AND MAINTENANCECleaning the LCDIf the surface of the LCD is dirty, lightly wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Do not use organ

CARE AND MAINTENANCEAppendix1778iInsert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.a Projectionb SpringjInsert t

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN178ADJUSTING THE SCREENScreen Visibility Is LowIf the screen is difficult to read when the machine is turned on, follow the proced

LCD SCREENGetting Ready171LCD SCREEN Display Precautions• Only touch the display with your finger or the touch pen included with the machine. Do not

ADJUSTING THE SCREENAppendix1798cUsing the included touch pen, lightly touch the center of each ×, in order from 1 to 5.* If the buzzer sounds one tim

TROUBLESHOOTING180TROUBLESHOOTINGIf you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do no

TROUBLESHOOTINGAppendix1818High-pitched sound while sewingDust or lint is caught in the feed dogs. Remove the dust or lint. 176Pieces of thread are ca

TROUBLESHOOTING182Needle breaks The needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 34The needle clamp screw is not tightened. Tighte

ERROR MESSAGESAppendix1838ERROR MESSAGESIf the “Start/Stop button” or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed before the machine is corre

ERROR MESSAGES184This message is displayed when the pattern selected in embroidery mode is larger than the embroidering area of the medium embroidery

ERROR MESSAGESAppendix1858This message is displayed when more than 12 patterns have been saved in “Removable Disk”.This message is displayed when a st

ERROR MESSAGES186This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out.This message is displayed when you try to retrieve a pattern download

ERROR MESSAGESAppendix1878 AlarmIf an incorrect operation is performed, the machine beeps two or four times.This message is displayed when the motor

SPECIFICATIONS188SPECIFICATIONSItem SpecificationSewing Machine Dimensions 51.1 cm (W) × 30.5 cm (H) × 25.8 cm (D) (approx. 20-1/8 inches (W) × 12 inc

LCD SCREEN18 Key FunctionsWith your finger or the touch pen, press a key at the top of the display ( ) to change the screen that is displayed.Operati

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWAREAppendix1898UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWAREYou can use a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing mac

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE190hWhen the following screen appears, upgrading is completed.iDisconnect the USB cable, and turn the machine off, th

191Stitch Setting ChartSTITCH SETTING CHARTNoteWhen using the twin needle (see page 31), be sure to attach presser foot “J”.Stitch KeyStitch NamePress

192Stitch Setting ChartOvercasting stitch Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric5.0(3/16)2.5 - 5.0(3/32 - 3/16)2.5(3/32)1.0 - 4.0(1/16 - 3/16)NOOvercasting

193Stitch Setting ChartBlind hem stitch Hemming woven fabrics00 3← − →32.0(1/16)1.0 - 3.5(1/16 - 1/8)NOBlind hem stitch Hemming stretch fabric00 3← −

194Stitch Setting ChartHemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight at left1.0(1/16)1.0 - 7.0(1/16 - 1/4)2.5(3/32)1.5 - 4.0(1/16 - 3/16)OK( J )Hemsti

195Stitch Setting ChartHemstitching Decorative hems, smocking6.0(15/64)1.5 - 7.0(1/16 - 1/4)1.6(1/16)1.0 - 4.0(1/16 - 3/16)NOHemstitching Decorative h

196Stitch Setting ChartReverse (Straight) For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners— — — —NODiagonally right up (Straigh

Index197INDEXAaccessories ...11air vent ...

Index198horizontal mirror image key ... 95, 127Iimage key ...

1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:Read all instructions

LCD SCREENGetting Ready191ScreenNo. Key Name Function PagehScreen lock key Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various s

Index199thread cutter ... 9, 30thread cutter button ...

LCD SCREEN20Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to change the needle stop position, turn the buzzer on/off, adjust the pattern or screen, and c

LCD SCREENGetting Ready211a Adjust the density of the display.* Press to make the screen lighter.* Press to make the screen darker.Adjust the dens

LCD SCREEN22Using the Machine Operation Mode Key Basic machine operations and other information based on the contents of this Operation Manual are sto

LCD SCREENGetting Ready231Example: Displaying information about upper threadingaPress .bPress .→ A list of basic operations appears in the lower half

LOWER/UPPER THREADING24LOWER/UPPER THREADINGWinding the BobbinThis section describes how to wind thread onto a bobbin. With this machine, you can use

LOWER/UPPER THREADINGGetting Ready251eWhile holding the thread from the spool in your right hand, hold the end of the thread with your left hand, and

LOWER/UPPER THREADING26 Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool PinThe main spool pin cannot be used to wind the bobbin while sewing. For details, see “Us

LOWER/UPPER THREADINGGetting Ready271Setting the BobbinThis section describes how to set a bobbin wound with thread into the machine. You can begin se

LOWER/UPPER THREADING28bGuide the bobbin thread through the groove, following the arrow in the illustration.cWhile lightly holding the upper thread, p

2FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYIf this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following.IMPO

LOWER/UPPER THREADINGGetting Ready291cPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.dPivot the spool pin so that it angles upward, and then p

LOWER/UPPER THREADING30jPass the thread through the thread guide disks (marked “7”).* Make sure that the thread passes through the groove in the threa

LOWER/UPPER THREADINGGetting Ready311Using the Twin NeedleUsing the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch. Although the same

LOWER/UPPER THREADING32gWhile holding the thread from the spool with both hands, pull the thread through the lower notch in the thread guide plate, th

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOTGetting Ready331CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOTRemoving the Presser FootaPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.bPr

CHANGING THE NEEDLE34CHANGING THE NEEDLE Checking the NeedlePlace the flat side of the needle on a flat surface (such as the needle plate or a piece

CHANGING THE NEEDLEGetting Ready351cUse the included screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward the front of the machine to loosen it, and then

CHANGING THE NEEDLE36 About the NeedleThe sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the properneedle

Chapter 2Sewing BasicsSEWING ...38Sewing a Stitch...

SEWING38SEWINGSewing a StitchaTurn on the machine, and then press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.bSelect a stitch pattern.→ The symb

3Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f

SEWINGSewing Basics392hTo stop sewing, press the “Start/Stop” button again.iPress the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads.→ The needle automati

SEWING40 Using the Knee LifterUsing the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the f

SEWINGSewing Basics412Sewing Heavyweight Fabric If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser FootThe presser foot lever can be raised to two differen

ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS42ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGSWhen a stitch is selected, the most appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tens

USEFUL FUNCTIONSSewing Basics432Adjusting the Thread TensionThe default thread tension, which is automatically set, can normally be used regardless of

USEFUL FUNCTIONS44cPlace the fabric under the presser foot with the needle at the starting point of the stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop” but

USEFUL FUNCTIONSSewing Basics452Locking the ScreenIf the screen is locked before starting to sew, the various settings, such as the stitch width and s

USEFUL FUNCTIONS46

Chapter 3Utility StitchesSELECTING A UTILITY STITCH ...48 Stitch Selection Screens ... 48Selecting a Stit

SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH48SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH Stitch Selection ScreensPress to display the previous or next page.Straight/Overcasting/Quil

4CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINEYour machine is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. To fully enjoy all the

SELECTING A UTILITY STITCHUtility Stitches493Selecting a Stitch PatternaTurn on the machine, and then lightly press the display.→ Depending on the set

SELECTING A UTILITY STITCH50Using the Sewing Type Selection Key By pressing , a utility stitch can also be selected according to its desired use. Whe

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches513SEWING THE STITCHESStraight Stitches.NoteWhen using the twin needle (see page 31), be sure to attach presser foo

SEWING THE STITCHES52aSelect a stitch pattern.bAttach presser foot “J”.cHold the thread ends and the fabric with your left hand, and turn the handwhee

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches533 BastingaPress , and then attach presser foot “J”.bPress the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew rein

SEWING THE STITCHES54GatheringSew gathers on sleeves, the waist of a gathered skirt, etc.aSelect a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot “J”.b

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches553dLay both seam allowances on the side of the shorter one (cut seam allowance) and iron them flat.a Wrong side of

SEWING THE STITCHES56Zigzag StitchesZigzag stitches are useful for a variety of applications, including overcasting and sewing appliqués and patchwork

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches573 Patchwork (Crazy Quilts)Turn back the desired width of fabric, place it over adifferent piece of fabric, and t

SEWING THE STITCHES58OvercastingSew overcasting at the beginning and end of seams for skirts or pants, and at the beginning and end of all cuttings.De

5HOW TO USE THIS MANUALChapters 1 and 2 describe to the first-time user the initial operations for using this machine and the basic sewing operations.

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches593 Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”aSelect a stitch, and then attach presser foot “J”.bSew while making sure th

SEWING THE STITCHES60 Overcasting Using the Side CutterBy using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric.aFollow the steps on

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches613dSelect a stitch.eMake a cut of approximately 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch) in the fabric.a 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch)

SEWING THE STITCHES62QuiltingYou can make beautiful quilts quickly and easily with this machine. When making a quilt, you will find it convenient to u

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches633 Quilting Sewing together the quilt top, batting, and backing is called quilting. You can sew the quilt with th

SEWING THE STITCHES64eCheck the needle drop point, and then sew along the edge of the appliqué while making sure that the needle drops slightly off th

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches653 Free-motion QuiltingWith free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position switc

SEWING THE STITCHES66Blind Hem StitchesSelect a blind hem stitch to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts.aSelect a stitch patte

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches673fRemove the basting, and then turn over the fabric.a Wrong side of fabricb Surface of fabric If the Needle Does

SEWING THE STITCHES68 Sewing Sharp CurvesStop the machine with the needle in the fabricoutside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turnthe fabri

Contents6CONTENTSNAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ...9Machine ...

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches693bLeave a seam when sewing the scallop stitches so that the pattern is not sewn directly on the edge of the fabri

SEWING THE STITCHES70ePull the bobbin threads to create the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them.fPress or .gSew bet

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches713Tape or Elastic AttachingElastic tape is sewn onto the fabric unstretched.aSelect a straight stitch, and then at

SEWING THE STITCHES72Heirloom StitchingBy sewing with the wing needle sold separately, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches733aPull out several threads from the fabric to leave a 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) area open.bPress , and then attach

SEWING THE STITCHES74Buttonhole StitchesSelect the desired buttonhole stitch according to your application and the size of the button.Buttonholes are

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches753aSelect a stitch, and then attach presser foot “A”.bMark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric

SEWING THE STITCHES76fGently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing.* Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinfo

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches773 Sewing Stretch FabricsWhen sewing a buttonhole on stretch fabrics, press or , and use a gimp thread.aHook the

SEWING THE STITCHES78 DarningUse darning stitches for mending and other applications. Darning is sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back,

Contents712345678Embroidering Small Fabrics and Fabric Edges... 123ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ...124EDITING THE PATTERN ...

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches793dPull down the buttonhole lever.* The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the metal bracket on the butt

SEWING THE STITCHES80cPosition the fabric so that the opening of the pocket moves toward you during sewing. Hold the outside frame of the buttonhole f

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches813Button SewingButtons with 2 or 4 holes can be sewn on.aPress .bRaise the presser foot lever, and remove the flat

SEWING THE STITCHES82 Attaching a 4-Hole ButtonSew the two holes toward the front. Then, raise thepresser foot, move the fabric so that the needle go

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches833dUse the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the stitching.Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and

SEWING THE STITCHES84gPress , and then sew seam 4.* The fabric will move sideways, so guide the fabric with your hands to sew straight.Zipper Inserti

SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches853 Side ZipperUse for side zippers on skirts or dresses.aPress .* Be sure to select the straight stitch with the

SEWING THE STITCHES86hClose the zipper, turn the fabric over so that the surface faces up, and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric.

Chapter 4Character/Decorative StitchesSELECTING STITCH PATTERNS...88 Stitch Selection Screens

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS88SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Stitch Selection ScreensPress to display the screen shown below.Press to display the previou

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SELECTING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative Stitches894Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7 mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS90bPress to display a selection screen of characters, and then select a character. Repeat this step until you have selected

SEWING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative Stitches914SEWING STITCH PATTERNSSewing Attractive FinishesBasic SewingaSelect a stitch pattern.bAttach pre

SEWING STITCH PATTERNS92ePress the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine, and then press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcem

SEWING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative Stitches934dPress .If the pattern is bunched together: Press in the FINE ADJUST VERTI. display.Each press

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS94EDITING STITCH PATTERNSUsing the editing functions, you can change the patterns in a variety of ways, such as resizing them o

EDITING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative Stitches954Changing the Pattern SizeAfter selecting a stitch pattern, press until the desired size is se

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS96Selecting a Single/Repeating PatternPress to select whether the pattern is sewn repeatedly or once.Changing the Thread Dens

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative Stitches974COMBINING STITCH PATTERNSYou can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS98dPress .ePress .fTo repeatedly sew the pattern combination, press so that it appears as .Combining Stitch Patterns of Di