Brother MS-4 User Manual

HS-2000_brother_cover_EngPANTONE 285 KEnglish885-S38XE3669-001Printed in ChinaOperation ManualComputerized Sewing MachineAPPENDIXUTILITY STITCHESSEWIN

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————8KPANTONE 285ACCESSORIESThe following accessories are stored in the flat be

91USING YOUR SEWING MACHINEPower supply precautionsBe sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.Power supplyaInsert the pl

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————10Foot controllerInsert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rea

111THREADING THE MACHINEWinding the bobbinThis section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin.• For details on the fast bobbin winding, see

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————12fWhile holding the end of the thread, gently press the foot controller or pres

131 For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding systemaFollow steps 1 through 2 of the procedure in “Winding the bobbin” to pass the thread arou

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————14Memo● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after wind

151eReplace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks i

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————16Upper threadingSet the upper thread and thread the needle.• For details on the

171cPull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then put a spool of thread on this pin.dFeed the upper thread as shown in the figure on the previous

Important Safety InstructionsPlease read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.This machine is intended for household use. DA

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————18dFully lower the needle threader lever.X The end of the needle threader rotate

191Drawing up the lower threadaLightly hold the end of the upper thread.a Upper threadbWhile holding the end of the upper thread, raise the needle eit

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————20REPLACING THE NEEDLEThis section provides information on sewing machine needle

211Checking the needleSewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated.Before using the

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————22dHold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the n

231Sewing with a twin needleWe have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two diffe

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————24REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOTReplacing the presser footReplace the presser foot a

251fSlowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the presser foot holder.a Presser foot leverX The presser

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————262 SEWING BASICSSEWINGBasic sewing operations are described below.Before operating

272Selecting stitchingUsing the stitch selection keys, select the desired stitch.When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left need

14 Always keep your work area clear:• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foo

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————28Starting to sewaRaise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclock

292jRaise the presser foot lever.kPull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.a T

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————30Memo● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the

312USEFUL SEWING TIPSVarious ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————32 If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of s

332Sewing thin fabricsWhen sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin p

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————343 UTILITY STITCHESOVERCASTING STITCHESYou can use the overcasting stitches to jo

353BASIC STITCHINGStraight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching.*Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforce

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————36BLIND HEM STITCHINGYou can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a proj

373eUnfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric with the wrong side facing up.a Wrong side of fabricb Bastingc Edge of fabricfAttach blind hem

28 For repair or adjustment:• If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.• In the event a malfuncti

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————38 If the needle catches too much of the hem foldIf the needle catches too much o

393BUTTONHOLE SEWINGButtonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.*Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc.: ReinforcementThe maximum buttonhole

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————40The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes,

413• When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size.a D

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————42 Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsWhen sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric

433dPlace a button between the presser foot and the fabric.• When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————44ZIPPER INSERTIONYou can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, a

453SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPEStretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.*Rfc.: ReinforcementObserve the corresponding p

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————46APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHINGThe stitches that can be used for sewing

473dCarefully sew around the edge of the design.eCut away any fabric that is left outside the stitching.fRemove the basting, if necessary.Memo● Make r

3CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ...5NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————48QuiltingSandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is calle

493Free-motion quiltingWith free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be moved fre

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————50REINFORCEMENT STITCHINGReinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as

513cSelect stitch .dPosition the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————52DECORATIVE STITCHINGVarious decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing mac

533FagotingStitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————54SmockingThe decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers

553eUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.JoiningDecorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabr

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————564 APPENDIXSTITCH SETTINGSApplications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin

574Stitch NamePatternPresser FootPattern No.ApplicationStitch Width[mm (inch.)]Stitch Length [mm (inch.)]Twin NeedleWalking FootReverse/ReinforcementS

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APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————58Stitch NamePatternPresser FootPattern No.ApplicationStitch Width[mm (inch.)]Stitch Le

594Stitch NamePatternPresser FootPattern No.ApplicationStitch Width[mm (inch.)]Stitch Length [mm (inch.)]Twin NeedleWalking FootReverse/ReinforcementS

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————60*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.Stitch Nam

614MAINTENANCESimple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.Cleaning the machine surfaceIf the surface of the machine is dirty, lig

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————62eRemove the bobbin case.Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.a Bobbin casefUse

634TROUBLESHOOTINGIf the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most proble

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————64The upper thread breaks.You have not inserted the needle properly.Insert the needle p

654The fabric is wrinkled.You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly.Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin th

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————66ERROR MESSAGESIf an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is s

674iINDEXNumerics3-point zigzag stitch ...34Aaccessories ...

511 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINENAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSThe main partsa Bobbin winder (page 11)This winds the thread onto the bobbin

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HS-2000_brother_cover_EngPANTONE 285 KEnglish885-S35/S38XE3669-101aPrinted in ChinaOperation ManualComputerized Sewing MachineAPPENDIXUTILITY STITCHES

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————6Needle and presser foot sectiona Buttonhole leverLower the buttonhole lever whe

71Operation panelThe operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sew