Brother NX-200 User Manual

——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————4Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ...

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————94Buttonhole stitchAHorizontal buttonholes on thin and medium-weight fabrics5.0(3/16)3.

Stitch Settings 954Decorative stitchesN For decoration, etc.7.0(1/4)0.0–7.0(0–1/4)2.5(3/32)0.2–4.0(1/64–3/16)NoReinforce-mentNo NoN For decoration,

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————96MaintenanceSimple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.Cleaning

Maintenance 9743Turn the balance wheel toward you until the tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of the race shelf.1 Shuttle race2 Shuttle3

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————98TroubleshootingIf the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible

Troubleshooting 994The upper thread breaks.The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spoo

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————100The fabric is wrinkled.The upper thread was not threaded correctly, or the bobbin is

Troubleshooting 1014Error messagesIf the start/stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————102Operation beepEach time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed, a b

Index 1034IndexNumerics3-point zigzag stitch ...57Aaccessories ...

5APPENDIX ...91Stitch Settings ...

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————104Ppatchwork stitching ...78piecin

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6Important Safety InstructionsWhen using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:Read all instructions

7FOR 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

8CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINEYour machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the featur

1 GETTING READYThe various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.Turning the Machine On/Off ...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————10Turning the Machine On/OffThis section explains how to turn the sewing machine on a

Turning the Machine On/Off 111Turning on the machine1Make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “O”), and th

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————12Winding/Installing the BobbinThis section describes how to wind the thread onto the

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 1311Turn on the sewing machine.2Lift open the upper cover.3Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the s

Cover AEnclosed AccessoriesAfter opening the box, check that the following accessories are enclosed. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your r

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————148While holding the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand,

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 151cSlide the sewing speed controller to the right (so that the speed will be fast).1 Sewing speed controllerdPress

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————16Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread.Memo● The order that the

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 1717Reattach the bobbin cover.Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press do

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————18Upper ThreadingIn this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the up

Upper Threading 191• If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly.3Press (needle position button) once or

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————208While holding the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand,

Upper Threading 211Threading the needleThe needle threader can be used with needle size 75/11 through 100/16. For more details on the needle, refe

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————227Raise the presser foot lever, pass the thread through the presser foot, and then p

Upper Threading 2314Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft.Insert the extra spool pin so that it is perpendicular to the bobbin w

Cover BNames of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsThe names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————24aSelect a stitch.• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting Stitching

Upper Threading 251Pulling up the bobbin threadWhen making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described b

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————26Replacing the NeedleThis section provides information on sewing machine needles.Nee

Replacing the Needle 271Memo● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread, and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle.● Us

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————28Replacing the needleReplace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and

Replacing the Presser Foot 291Replacing the Presser FootThe presser foot presses down on the fabric.Presser foot precautionsBe sure to observe the

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————305Place a different presser foot below the holder so that the presser foot pin is al

Replacing the Presser Foot 311Removing the presser foot holderRemove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————32Note● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. R

Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces 331Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesWhen sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed att

———————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsCover CNeedle and presser foot section1 Buttonhole leverLower the b

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————344Turn the screw at the bottom of the legs to adjust their height.5When you are fini

2 SEWING BASICSThe necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.Sewing...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————36SewingBasic sewing operations are described below.Before operating the sewing mach

Sewing 372General sewing procedureFollow the basic procedures below to sew.1Turn on the machine.Turn on the sewing machine.For details on turning o

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————38Positioning the fabricBe sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order

Sewing 392Starting to sewOnce you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the op

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————403Turn on the sewing machine.4Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or righ

Sewing 412Securing the stitchingWhen sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reve

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————427After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, release (reverse/reinforcement st

Sewing 432Cutting the threadWhen you have finished sewing, cut the threads. 1When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stoppe

Cover DOperation buttonsThe operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.1 Start/stop buttonPress the start/st

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————44Adjusting the Thread TensionThe tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thr

Adjusting the Thread Tension / Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 452Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthThe zigzag width (pattern width) and s

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————46Adjusting the stitch lengthThe stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys.1

Useful Functions 472Useful FunctionsFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below.Changing the needle stop positionThe sewing

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————483Position the fabric under the presser foot, and then press (start/stop button)

Useful Sewing Tips 492Useful Sewing TipsVarious ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips wh

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————50Sewing thick fabrics If the fabric does not fit under the presser footIf the fabr

Useful Sewing Tips 512Sewing thin fabricsWhen sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If thi

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————52

3 UTILITY STITCHESThe various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter.Selecting Stitching...

Cover EOperation panelThe operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of various buttons and sliders for specif

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————54Selecting StitchingYou can select any of the various types of stitching availabl

Selecting Stitching 5532To adjust the stitch width, slide the stitch width adjustment slider up or down.Press the stitch width adjustment button, a

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————56Overcasting StitchesSew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to pr

Overcasting Stitches 573Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————58Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterUsing the side cutter,

Overcasting Stitches 5936Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached.7Pass the upper thread under the side cutt

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————60Basic StitchingStraight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches

Blind Hem Stitching 613Blind Hem StitchingSecure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitchi

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————626Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.1

Buttonhole Stitching 633Buttonhole StitchingButtonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Five stitches are available for sewing one-step but

1Optional AccessoriesThe following are available as optional accessories.1. Side cutterPart code: SA177, XC3879-0022. Quilting guidePart code: SA132,

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————64Buttonhole sewingThe maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diam

Buttonhole Stitching 653 If the button does not fit in the button guide plateAdd together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set t

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————669Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. 0Insert a pin along the in

Buttonhole Stitching 673 Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsWhen sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread.1Hook the gimp thread

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————684Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”.1 Button• When attaching four-hole

Buttonhole Stitching 693 Attaching a shank to a buttonTo sew the button with a shank, attach the button with space between it and the fabric, and

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————70Zipper InsertionA zipper can be sewn in place.There are many methods for inserti

Zipper Insertion 7136Select stitch .• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 54).7Topstitch around the zipper.1 Stitching2 Right side o

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————724Press the seam allowance so that the right side (the side that will not be stit

Zipper Insertion 7330Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric.1 Basting stitchingaAttach t

2IntroductionThank you for purchasing this sewing machine.Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the “Important Safety Instructions” (page 6

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————74Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic t

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 7533Select stitch .• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 54).4Sew the elastic tape to the fa

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————76Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingThe stitches that can be used for sewing

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 773Appliqué stitching1Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 in

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————78Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching1Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and p

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 793Memo● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width.QuiltingS

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————80 Using the optional quilting guideUse the quilting guide to sew parallel stitch

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 8134Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the right as seen f

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————82Reinforcement StitchingReinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as

Reinforcement Stitching 8332Attach buttonhole foot “A”.• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 29).3Select stitch .• For detail

3ContentsEnclosed Accessories ... Cover AAccessories ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————84Eyelet StitchingEyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eye

Decorative Stitching 853Decorative StitchingVarious decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.Stitch NamePatternApplicationStitch Wi

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————86FagotingStitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouse

Decorative Stitching 873Scallop stitchingThe wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————885Select stitch or .• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 54).6S

Decorative Stitching 893Heirloom stitchingWhen sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch.

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————903Select stitch .• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 54).4With t

4 APPENDIXThe various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter.Stitch Settings...

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————92Stitch SettingsApplications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle ca

Stitch Settings 934Joining stitchJPatchwork stitching and decorative stitching4.0(3/16)0.0–7.0(0–1/4)1.2(1/16)0.2–4.0(1/64–3/16)YesReinforce-mentNo