S3_brotherE.book Page A Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Enclosed Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are enclosed. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. CONTENTS Accessories Note (For U.S.A. only) 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 24. 25. 10.* 11. 12. 13. 20. 21. 22. 23.
S3_brotherE.book Page B Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. E 1 2 CONTENTS Front view D C B A 4 ? 5 9 6 UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX 9 Operation buttons Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle.
S3_brotherE.book Page C Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM ———————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section CONTENTS 1 1 2 2 3 7 7 6 5 4 6 4 5 APPENDIX Memo UTILITY STITCHES 1 Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 2 Balance wheel Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch.
S3_brotherE.book Page D Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Operation buttons 1 CONTENTS The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 2 GETTING READY 7 3 6 5 4 3 Needle position button Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.
S3_brotherE.book Page E Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Operation panel 1 7 8 9 2 7 OK key Press this key to apply the selected item. 8 Back key Press this key to return to the previous screen. 9 Settings key Press this key to select sewing settings, such as for automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching, or other settings such as the operation beep. 3 Stitch selection key Press this key to select the desired type of stitch.
S3_brotherE.book Page 1 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories CONTENTS The following are available as optional accessories. 2. 4. 5. 3. GETTING READY 1. SEWING BASICS 1. Side cutter Part code: SA177, XC3879-002 2. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. Guide foot Part code: SA133, XC1957-002 4. Walking foot Part code: SA140, XC2214-002 5.
S3_brotherE.book Page 2 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Introduction GETTING READY Sewing Machine Features CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the “Important Safety Instructions” (page 6), and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.
S3_brotherE.book Page 3 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Contents Accessories .............................................................................................................................................Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions .......................................................... Cover B Optional Accessories ...........................................................................................................1 Introduction ...............................
S3_brotherE.book Page 4 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— SEWING BASICS .............................................................................................47 Sewing ............................................................................................................................... 48 Adjusting the Thread Tension ............................................................................................
S3_brotherE.book Page 5 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Decorative Stitching ........................................................................................................ 100 Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns ............................................................. 108 APPENDIX .....................................................................................................117 GETTING READY Sewing beautiful patterns ......................................................
S3_brotherE.book Page 6 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using. - To reduce the risk of electric shock: DANGER 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: APPENDIX INDEX 6 UTILITY STITCHES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use. SEWING BASICS 1.
S3_brotherE.book Page 7 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.
S3_brotherE.book Page 8 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com UTILITY STITCHES For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself.
S3_brotherE.book Page 9 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY CONTENTS 1 The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Understanding the LCD Screens .............................................................................12 Changing the Machine Settings ..............................................................................14 Winding/Installing the Bobbin ...............................................................................
S3_brotherE.book Page 10 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. CONTENTS This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. WARNING result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
S3_brotherE.book Page 11 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Turning on the machine then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a 2 household electrical outlet. When you are finished using the sewing machine, turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing machine to another location, be sure to turn it off. 1 Make sure that the machine is not sewing. 2 the right side of the machine (set it to “{”).
S3_brotherE.book Page 12 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Understanding the LCD Screens 1 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 Presser foot that should be used Single or twin needle Selected stitch Stitch length (mm) Stitch width (mm) SEWING BASICS Memo ● For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly, refer to “Error messages” (page 130).
S3_brotherE.book Page 13 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Checking machine operating procedures 1 Turn on the sewing machine. 6 press When you are finished with the help screen, (OK key). X The initial stitch screen appears again. GETTING READY Note ● For details on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The LCD comes on. Press (sewing machine help key) in the 2 operation panel. SEWING BASICS X The sewing machine help screen appears.
S3_brotherE.book Page 14 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the Machine Settings 6 Changing the settings The general procedure for changing machine settings is described below. Turn on the sewing machine. (OK key). X The initial stitch screen appears again. GETTING READY 1 Press CONTENTS Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed. X The LCD comes on.
S3_brotherE.book Page 15 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM ■ List of stitch or machine attributes The stitch or machine attributes that can be set are listed below. For details on each attribute, refer to the corresponding reference page. Icon Details CONTENTS Attribute Reference Check pattern Allows combined patterns to be checked. page 109 Left/right mirror imaging Mirror images patterns along a vertical axis. page 112 Pattern length Adjusts the length of satin stitches.
S3_brotherE.book Page 16 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the needle stop position The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted. 1 panel, and then press Press (settings key) in the operation , , and (arrow keys) until is selected. Press 1 panel, and then press 2 Press 3 Press (OK key). To return to , press X The screen for changing the brightness of the LCD appears.
S3_brotherE.book Page 17 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Changing the screen language CONTENTS The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available. Press (settings key) in the operation , , and (arrow keys) until is selected. 1 panel, and then press Press GETTING READY 2 (OK key). X The screen for changing the language of the screens appears. or until the desired language is SEWING BASICS Press 3 selected.
S3_brotherE.book Page 18 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CONTENTS This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. CAUTION machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine.
S3_brotherE.book Page 19 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM 5 Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. CAUTION 6 the bobbin thread spool pin. Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break.
S3_brotherE.book Page 20 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— While using your left hand to hold the end of 9 the thread that wraps around the thread guide Memo for bobbin winding, use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times.
S3_brotherE.book Page 21 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM b Press (start/stop button) once. g Remove the spool cap and spool. Swing down the bobbin thread spool pin, the sewing speed controller back to its original position. Memo 1 Start/stop button X The bobbin starts spinning and the thread is wound around the bobbin. X The bobbin spins slowly when it is full. c When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, (start/stop button) once. SEWING BASICS Press X The sewing machine stops.
S3_brotherE.book Page 22 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 2 Installing the bobbin Hold the bobbin with your right hand and 3 hold the end of the thread with your left. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. 4 thread unrolls to the left.
S3_brotherE.book Page 23 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and 6 then pull the thread out toward the front. CONTENTS 1 1 Cutter GETTING READY X The cutter cuts the thread. Reattach the bobbin cover. 7 Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. 2 SEWING BASICS 1 X The lower threading is finished. UTILITY STITCHES Next, thread the upper thread.
S3_brotherE.book Page 24 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Upper Threading CAUTION CONTENTS In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.
S3_brotherE.book Page 25 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM CAUTION allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break. Loading the spool into the thread cassette CONTENTS ● Two spool cap sizes are available, Load the spool of thread into the enclosed thread cassette to prepare the upper thread. GETTING READY Memo 1 Turn on the sewing machine.
S3_brotherE.book Page 26 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Push the thread cassette eject lever on the left 3 side of the machine toward the back. Place the spool for the upper thread onto the 6 spool pin. CONTENTS Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the left, as seen from the top. 1 1 X The thread cassette is raised.
S3_brotherE.book Page 27 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM While holding the end of the thread with your 8 right hand and the thread cassette with your left hand, close the cover. 1 Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette. 2 1 Push 2 Gap Pass the thread along the bottom of the thread a cassette. SEWING BASICS Follow arrow 4 indicated on the thread cassette. Pass the thread through the notch in the b lower-right corner of the thread cassette, and then pull the thread to the left.
S3_brotherE.book Page 28 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull the thread under the disc at the front in c the lower-left corner and around to the right, Threading the needle In this section, the procedures for installing the thread cassette and threading the needle are described. The needle threader is used to thread the needle at the same time that the thread cassette is inserted. CONTENTS and then cut the thread with the cutter.
S3_brotherE.book Page 29 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Insert the thread cassette into the thread 2 cassette compartment. Slowly press down on the thread cassette until it clicks into place. CONTENTS • If the needle is not raised to the correct position, the needle cannot be threaded with the needle threader. Be sure to check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green before inserting the thread cassette.
S3_brotherE.book Page 30 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5 Close the thread cassette compartment cover. Using the extra spool pin 1 pin. Place the spool of thread onto the extra spool 1 2 Note 1 Extra spod pin 2 Spool Slide the spool cap for the size of the spool 2 onto the spool pin. 1 Spool cap UTILITY STITCHES 1 SEWING BASICS ● When inserting the thread cassette into its compartment, slowly press it down.
S3_brotherE.book Page 31 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Thread the thread cassette with the thread 4 from the spool on the extra spool pin. Thread the needle manually (without using the needle threader) CONTENTS When using special thread, thread with a thickness of 130/20 or less, the wing needle or the twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader, thread the needle as described below. 1 • Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 38). Remove the needle.
S3_brotherE.book Page 32 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Load the spool for the second thread color Using the twin needle 3 onto the extra spool pin. CONTENTS Using the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different colors. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to use the enclosed twin needle and the extra spool pin.
S3_brotherE.book Page 33 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Insert the thread cartridge (with the extra 5 spool pin attached) into the thread cassette Remove the thread for the right side of the 8 stitch from the needle bar thread hook, and compartment. then use it to thread the right needle. CONTENTS to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41). • For more details, refer to step 5 in “Using the extra spool pin” (page 30). • The needle threader cannot be used.
S3_brotherE.book Page 34 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— c (OK key). Start sewing. X The screen for selecting the twin needle appears. Press to select To return to , press g • For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 51). X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other. . . e Press (OK key). X The initial stitch screen appears again, and appears in the lower-left corner of the screen.
S3_brotherE.book Page 35 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Pull out about 10-15 cm (3/8-5/8 inch) of the Pulling up the bobbin thread the rear of the machine. CONTENTS When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. 5 bobbin thread under the presser foot toward Insert the bobbin into the shuttle. 1 • Refer to steps 1 through 5 of “Installing the bobbin” (page 22). Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.
S3_brotherE.book Page 36 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Replacing the Needle Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. ● Only use home sewing machine needles.
S3_brotherE.book Page 37 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Memo Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even.
S3_brotherE.book Page 38 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Hold the needle with your left hand, and then Replacing the needle Press screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. 1 (needle position button) once or 1 twice to raise the needle. 2 • Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. 1 Turn off the sewing machine.
S3_brotherE.book Page 39 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM While holding the needle with your left hand, 6 use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. ■ Using the needle-changing tool Use the enclosed needle-changing tool to replace the needle as described below. CONTENTS GETTING READY Install the twin needle in the same way. Pass the needle through the hole in the 1 needle-changing tool.
S3_brotherE.book Page 40 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 4 Lower the needle-changing tool. Insert the needle until it touches the needle 7 stopper, and then use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. CONTENTS Insert the new needle into the hole in the 5 needle-changing tool. Insert the needle with the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine. X The needle is installed.
S3_brotherE.book Page 41 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Replacing the Presser Foot CONTENTS The presser foot presses down on the fabric. Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet. CAUTION needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break. ● Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine.
S3_brotherE.book Page 42 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press the black button at the back of the 4 presser foot holder. Raise the presser foot lever to check that the 7 presser foot is securely attached. CONTENTS 1 2 X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot.
S3_brotherE.book Page 43 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Hold the presser foot holder in place with Removing the presser foot holder 2 your right hand, and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. CONTENTS Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder.
S3_brotherE.book Page 44 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Using the optional walking foot ● Be sure to securely tighten the screw Note ● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. ■ Attaching the walking foot Remove the presser foot holder. foot holder” (on the previous page). Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot 2 onto the needle clamp screw.
S3_brotherE.book Page 45 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM 3 Raise the presser foot lever. CONTENTS 1 GETTING READY 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised. With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot 4 holder screw, and then remove the walking foot. SEWING BASICS 1 1 Presser foot holder screw UTILITY STITCHES Attach the presser foot holder. 5 • For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 43).
S3_brotherE.book Page 46 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Then, install the flap back to its original 5 position. Free-arm sewing Removing the flap allows for free-arm sewing, making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs. Slide the flap off to the left. 2 machine) out toward you. SEWING BASICS X With the flap removed, free-arm sewing is possible.
S3_brotherE.book Page 47 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM SEWING BASICS CONTENTS 2 The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Adjusting the Thread Tension .................................................................................56 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ...................................................................57 Useful Functions ....................................................................................................
S3_brotherE.book Page 48 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing CAUTION CONTENTS Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, GETTING READY keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel, otherwise injuries may occur.
S3_brotherE.book Page 49 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM General sewing procedure 1 Turn on the machine. CONTENTS Follow the basic procedures below to sew. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Turning on the machine” (page 11). ↓ Select the stitch. Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). GETTING READY 2 ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot.
S3_brotherE.book Page 50 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Positioning the fabric 1 Turn on the sewing machine. Press 5 Lower the presser foot lever. (needle position button) once or 1 1 Presser foot lever SEWING BASICS twice to raise the needle. GETTING READY The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected.
S3_brotherE.book Page 51 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM When the end of the stitching is reached, (start/stop button) once. 3 press Starting to sew ■ Using the operation buttons Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button (start/stop button). When you are finished sewing, raise the 4 needle, and then cut the threads. • For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 55). ■ Using the foot controller Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller.
S3_brotherE.book Page 52 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 3 Turn on the sewing machine. When you are finished sewing, raise the 7 needle, and then cut the threads. Memo Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 4 right to select the desired sewing speed. ● Do not allow thread or dust to 1 1 Sewing speed controller • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.
S3_brotherE.book Page 53 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press Securing the stitching Keep the reverse/reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching. Lower the needle into the fabric at the 1 beginning of the stitching, and then lower the CONTENTS When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread.
S3_brotherE.book Page 54 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). 7 release Press (start/stop button), or press down 8 on the foot controller. pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. At this time, if the start/stop button is held pressed, the machine sews at a low speed.
S3_brotherE.book Page 55 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Cutting the thread When you wish to finish the stitching and the 1 sewing machine is stopped, press (needle position button) once to raise the needle. 1 When you wish to finish the stitching, press (thread cutter button) once. 1 Thread cutter button 1 X The threads are cut and the needle is raised. 1 Needle position button X The needle is raised. Raise the presser foot lever. SEWING BASICS 2 2 Raise the presser foot lever.
S3_brotherE.book Page 56 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the Thread Tension Changing the tension of the upper thread 1 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric. Turn the thread tension dial upward to tighten the upper thread.
S3_brotherE.book Page 57 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch width The stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys. Turn on the sewing machine. 2 Select a stitch. X A screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears. CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). • Immediately after the stitch is selected, the standard settings (highlighted) appear.
S3_brotherE.book Page 58 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. CAUTION CONTENTS ● To reset the stitch length to its standard setting, select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value. ● If the stitches are bunched together, X The LCD comes on. 2 Select a stitch.
S3_brotherE.book Page 59 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Useful Functions CONTENTS Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Press Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches Turn on the sewing machine. X The machine is now set to automatically sew reverse/reinforcement stitches. 7 Press (OK key). • When the sewing machine is turned off, the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching setting is cancelled. Select a stitch.
S3_brotherE.book Page 60 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 9 UTILITY STITCHES Memo ● Reverse/reinforcement stitches will not be sewn if the start/stop button is pressed at the end of the stitching. Be sure to press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching. SEWING BASICS X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the sewing machine stops.
S3_brotherE.book Page 61 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Useful Sewing Tips CONTENTS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. For details on sewing with an even seam allowance, refer to “Sewing an even seam allowance” (page 63).
S3_brotherE.book Page 62 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— CAUTION Sewing thick fabrics 1 Sewing direction SEWING BASICS 1 thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. GETTING READY ■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level.
S3_brotherE.book Page 63 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Sewing thin fabrics To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam allowance is to the right of the presser foot, and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate. 1 1 2 1 Stabilizer material or paper First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 65 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES CONTENTS 3 The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Overcasting Stitches ...............................................................................................68 Basic Stitching ........................................................................................................72 Blind Hem Stitching ......................................................................................
S3_brotherE.book Page 66 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting Stitching Stitch types ■ Utility stitches There are 67 utility stitches, including straight stitches, overcasting stitches and buttonhole stitches. Using the operation panel keys, select the desired stitch from those shown in the LCD. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch (left needle position) is selected.
S3_brotherE.book Page 67 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Press , , and (arrow keys) until 6 the type of stitch that you wish to use is selected. Press (OK key). ■ Understanding the screen Memo 1 ● For details on adjusting the stitch width and length, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length” (page 57). SEWING BASICS 2 1 Selected stitch type 2 Number of stitches in the selected stitch type • To select a different stitch type, press (back key).
S3_brotherE.book Page 68 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” CONTENTS Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Fifteen stitches are available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the presser foot that is used.
S3_brotherE.book Page 69 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Stitch Name Zigzag stitch (right needle position) Manual Auto Manual 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0–4.0 (0–3/16) Preventing fraying (center baseline/ reverse stitching) 3.5 (1/8) 8 Preventing fraying (right baseline/ reinforcement stitching) 3.5 2.5–5.0 1.4 0.3–4.
S3_brotherE.book Page 70 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Stitch Name Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto 0.0–2.5 (0–3/32) 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) Manual Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0.0 (0) 64 Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric 3.5 (1/8) 3.5–5.0 1.
S3_brotherE.book Page 71 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Raise the presser foot lever to check that the 4 side cutter is securely attached. Position the fabric in the side cutter. 8 The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter. CONTENTS CAUTION ● If the thread cassette is to be installed with the side cutter attached, be sure to lower the presser foot lever.
S3_brotherE.book Page 72 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Basic Stitching Stitch Name 6 1 Straight stitch (left needle position) Triple stretch stitch 2 3 4 Auto Manual Auto Manual Temporarily securing 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) – – Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (left baseline/reverse stitching) 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 0.2–5.
S3_brotherE.book Page 73 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Start sewing. 5 • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” 1 0.0 2.0 5.5 7.0 CONTENTS (page 51). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 53). 6 • For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” When sewing is finished, cut the thread. 3 (page 55).
S3_brotherE.book Page 74 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Blind Hem Stitching Stitch Name 18 Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Presser Foot Auto Manual Manual Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics 0.0 (0) 3← – 3→ 2.0 1.0–3.5 (1/16) (1/16–1/8) R Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics 0.0 (0) 3← – 3→ 2.0 1.0–3.5 (1/16) (1/16–1/8) R Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure.
S3_brotherE.book Page 75 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Adjust the stitch width until the needle 6 slightly catches the fold of the hem. 1 1 Needle drop point 1 2 GETTING READY 1 – + 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric • For details on changing the stitch width, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length” (page 57). ■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold The needle is too far to the left.
S3_brotherE.book Page 76 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Buttonhole Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0 (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) 44 Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.
S3_brotherE.book Page 77 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Buttonhole sewing CONTENTS The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. 1 GETTING READY 1 1 1 Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position 1 and length of the buttonhole. 1 1 UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below.
S3_brotherE.book Page 78 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. • 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.
S3_brotherE.book Page 79 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Raise the presser foot lever, remove the 8 fabric, and then cut the thread. Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at 0 the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut. ● When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting direction, otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips. ■ Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length.
S3_brotherE.book Page 80 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Measure the distance between the holes in the Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the GETTING READY Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.
S3_brotherE.book Page 81 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM 4 Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”. CAUTION does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 8 1 • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. X The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches.
S3_brotherE.book Page 82 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Zipper Insertion Stitch Name Application Pattern 3 Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks Auto Manual – – Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Presser Foot Manual 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) I There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below.
S3_brotherE.book Page 83 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM 6 Select stitch 3 . Inserting a side zipper Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper for side openings and back openings. CONTENTS • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). CAUTION ● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to 7 Topstitch around the zipper.
S3_brotherE.book Page 84 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press the seam allowance so that the right side 4 (the side that will not be stitched) has an extra 3 mm (1/8 inch). CAUTION 1 Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the 8 extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge 5 of the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), of the zipper.
S3_brotherE.book Page 85 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and 0 then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric. When you are about 5 cm (2 inch) from the c end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine Remove the basting stitching, open the zipper, d and then continue sewing. CONTENTS with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and then raise the presser foot lever. 1 GETTING READY 1 Basting stitching a of zipper foot “I”.
S3_brotherE.book Page 86 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stitch Name Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Application Pattern Auto 5 2-point zigzag stitch 9 3-point zigzag stitch 10 28 Manual 1.0 1.0–3.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 (1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0 (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) Attaching elastic 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.
S3_brotherE.book Page 87 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Select a stitch. 3 • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). CONTENTS 4 stretching the tape so that it is the same length Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while as the fabric. While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand.
S3_brotherE.book Page 88 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Stitch Name 1.4 (1/16) 0.0–4.0 (0–3/16) 60 Appliqué quilting, free-motion quilting, satin stitching 3.5 (1/8) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0–4.0 (0–3/16) Attaching appliqués 3.5 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.6–4.0 (1/8) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 0.5–5.0 1.2 1.0–4.
S3_brotherE.book Page 89 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Select a stitch. 5 • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” Appliqué stitching (page 66). 6 begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, Turn the balance wheel toward you, and then making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué. CONTENTS Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam 1 allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch).
S3_brotherE.book Page 90 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the 2 pattern spans over both pieces. Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.
S3_brotherE.book Page 91 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Memo Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide. 1 Baste the fabric to be quilted. CONTENTS ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. Attach the walking foot. walking foot” (page 44). Select a stitch.
S3_brotherE.book Page 92 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Free-motion quilting CONTENTS With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting.
S3_brotherE.book Page 93 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). 4 of the machine on the base, to After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed (to the left as seen from the front of the machine) to raise the feed dogs. • Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left.
S3_brotherE.book Page 94 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 8 Satin stitching Connect the foot controller. • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). 9 controller to adjust the stitch width. While sewing, slide the sewing speed Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower. Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider. (page 51). 2 Attach zigzag foot “J”.
S3_brotherE.book Page 95 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Bar tack stitch Manual Auto 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 1.5–4.0 (3/32) (1/16–3/16) Reinforcing the ends of openings, such as the corners of pockets 2.0 1.0–3.0 0.4 0.3–1.0 (1/16) (1/16–1/8) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) Darning mediumweight fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5 (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32) Darning thick fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.
S3_brotherE.book Page 96 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attach buttonhole foot “A”. 2 • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. foot” (page 41). Select stitch 54 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66).
S3_brotherE.book Page 97 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Darning CONTENTS Fabric that has been torn can be darned. Darning is sewn as shown below. 1 Determine the desired length of the darning. “A” to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm 4 (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever.
S3_brotherE.book Page 98 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as 5 possible. CONTENTS 1 The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in 6 your left hand, and then start sewing. Raise the buttonhole lever to its original 8 position.
S3_brotherE.book Page 99 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Eyelet Stitching Stitch Name 1 56 Sewing eyelets, for example, on belts Attach monogramming foot “N”. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 7.0 (1/4) 7.0, 6.0 or 5.0 (1/4, 15/64 or 3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 7.0, 6.0 or 5.0 (1/4, 15/64 or 3/16) 5 Presser Foot N Start sewing. Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).
S3_brotherE.book Page 100 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Decorative Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Application 26 27 Sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open seam 22 Joining stitch 23 20 Shell tuck stitching on collars and curves 25 Smocking stitch 26 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 21 Satin scallop stitching Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. Decorative stitch 37 5.
S3_brotherE.book Page 101 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Stitch Name Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Manual Auto 29 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 3.0 2.0–4.0 (1/8) (1/16–3/16) 30 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 1.0–4.0 (3/32) (1/16–3/16) 5.5 (7/32) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.6 1.0–4.0 (1/16) (1/16–3/16) 31 Decorative stitching 32 Manual 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.
S3_brotherE.book Page 102 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Scallop stitching 1 The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric. Attach monogramming foot “N”. 1 Attach zigzag foot “J”. 2 Select stitch 21 .
S3_brotherE.book Page 103 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM 5 Select stitch 25 , 26 or 27 . Stitch between the straight stitches. 7 Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. 1 Fold the fabric along the bias. 2 Attach zigzag foot “J”. GETTING READY 6 The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).
S3_brotherE.book Page 104 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks 5 down to one side. Joining 1 Attach zigzag foot “J”. CONTENTS Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. J Sew together the right sides of the two pieces 2 of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.
S3_brotherE.book Page 105 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM 4 Heirloom stitching Start sewing. 1 CONTENTS When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or mediumweight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. Install the wing needle. ● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 2 Attach monogramming foot “N”. Partially removing threads is called “drawnwork”.
S3_brotherE.book Page 106 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 2 Attach monogramming foot “N”. 8 Select stitch 33 • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew 4 along the right edge of the frayed section. Sew along the other edge of the frayed section 0 so that it looks like the previous stitching. (settings key) in the operation panel. 7 Press , , and is selected.
S3_brotherE.book Page 107 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM 2 Attach monogramming foot “N”. CONTENTS • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41). 3 Select stitch 36 4 Sew along the center of the unfrayed section. GETTING READY . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66).
S3_brotherE.book Page 108 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patterns In order to sew the patterns correctly, the following must be considered. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41). Select a stitch. 2 • For details, refer to steps 4 through 9 of “Selecting stitching” (page 66). 3 Start sewing.
S3_brotherE.book Page 109 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Combining patterns CONTENTS Multiple patterns can be combined and sewn together. Select the first pattern, and then press 1 (OK key). X The first pattern is selected and appears in the LCD. • When the sewing is started, the selected pattern is sewn repeatedly until the sewing machine is stopped. 2 Press the key in the operation panel. 3 (OK key).
S3_brotherE.book Page 110 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Repeat sewing patterns 1 2 CONTENTS To repeatedly sew the combined pattern, follow the procedure described below. Select the pattern. 1 • For details, refer to “Combining patterns” (on the previous page). 2 Press 3 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. , , and is selected. GETTING READY X The settings screen appears.
S3_brotherE.book Page 111 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Changing the pattern length Checking the selected pattern 1 X The settings screen appears. Press Press , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until (OK key). 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press Press and to scroll through the (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until (OK key). X The screen for changing the length of a satin stitch appears.
S3_brotherE.book Page 112 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Mirror imaging the pattern 1 Select a stitch. 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. (arrow keys) until (OK key). to select . , press 5 To return to . Press (OK key). 1 INDEX 1 Normal 2 Mirror-imaged 2 APPENDIX X The initial stitch screen appears again.
S3_brotherE.book Page 113 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM 6 Storing a pattern (OK key). X The contents of the selected pocket are displayed. Check the contents, and then press 7 key). ■ Storing a pattern The contents stored in the overwritten. Create the combined pattern that you wish to pocket are X “Saving...” appears while the pattern is being stored in the pocket. • Do not turn off the sewing machine while a pattern is being stored, otherwise the pattern data may be lost.
S3_brotherE.book Page 114 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5 Press (OK key). Realigning the pattern Check the contents, and then press 6 key). (OK The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If this occurs, adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project. 1 Attach monogramming foot “N”. (back key).
S3_brotherE.book Page 115 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM 5 Check the sewn pattern. a If the part of the pattern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly, the pattern is correctly aligned. When the pattern is sewn correctly, press (OK key). CONTENTS X The initial stitch screen appears again. 6 Press GETTING READY If the pattern is not sewn correctly, following the steps below to adjust the sewing. (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. Press , , is selected.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 117 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM APPENDIX Stitch Settings .......................................................................................................118 Maintenance ........................................................................................................124 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................126 Index ............................................................................
S3_brotherE.book Page 118 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Settings Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) Yes Reverse No J Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) Yes Reinforcement Yes J/I Attaching zippers, basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. – – 2.5 0.2–5.
S3_brotherE.book Page 119 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Satin scallop stitch 20 21 22 24 Smocking stitch 25 26 27 Elastic-attach- 28 ing stitch 0.0 (0) 3← – 3→ 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–3.5 (1/16–1/8) No Reinforcement No R Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics 0.0 (0) 3← – 3→ 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–3.5 (1/16–1/8) No Reinforcement No J Appliqué stitching 3.5 (1/8) 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.6–4.0 (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement No J Shell tuck stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.
S3_brotherE.book Page 120 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 31 33 34 35 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement No J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 1.0–4.0 (3/32) (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement No J Decorative stitching 5.5 (7/32) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.6 1.0–4.0 (1/16) (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement No N Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.0 0.
S3_brotherE.book Page 121 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Walking Foot No Automatic reinforcement No A Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.4 0.2–1.0 (1/64) (1/64–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement No A Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.4 0.2–1.0 (1/64) (1/64–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement No A Secured buttonholes for fabrics that have backings 5.0 (3/16) 3.
S3_brotherE.book Page 122 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 65 Side cutter 67 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) No Reinforcement No No Reinforcement No S Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0.0 (0) 0.0–2.5 (0–3/32) S Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric 3.5 (1/8) 3.5–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 1.4 (1/16) S Overcasting on thin and mediumweight fabrics while cutting the fabric 3.5 (1/8) 3.5–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 2.0 1.0–4.
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S3_brotherE.book Page 124 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Maintenance Cleaning the machine surface Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the shuttle; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically. 1 Turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur.
S3_brotherE.book Page 125 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Turn the balance wheel toward you until the 3 tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of the race shelf. 1 2 Shuttle race Shuttle Edge of the shuttle race Tip of the shuttle hook GETTING READY 1 2 3 4 2 • Be sure to turn the balance wheel toward you. Turning the balance wheel away from you may damage the machine. 2 Remove the shuttle. 4 Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out.
S3_brotherE.book Page 126 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 11 The start/stop button was not pressed. Press the start/stop button. page 51 The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever. page 50 The start/stop button was pressed, even though the foot controller is connected.
S3_brotherE.book Page 127 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Correct the upper threading. page 24 There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. – The selected needle is not appropriate for the thread being used. Select a needle that is appropriate for the type of stitch being used. The upper thread breaks. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the shuttle, clean the shuttle. The needle is bent or blunt.
S3_brotherE.book Page 128 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom The spool is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the spool. page 24 The combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct. Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn. page 36 The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 38 If thin fabrics are being sewn, the stitch is too coarse.
S3_brotherE.book Page 129 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Symptom Remedy Reference The feed dogs are lowered. Slide the drop feed lever to the left. page 92 The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. page 58 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. page 118 The thread is tangled, for example, in the shuttle. Remove the tangle thread.
S3_brotherE.book Page 130 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Error messages If you press (OK key), the message disappears. (back key) or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, Error Message CONTENTS If the start/stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the LCD. Follow the instructions that appear.
S3_brotherE.book Page 131 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Nothing appears in the LCD 1 Turn off the sewing machine. Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed, a beep is sounded. ■ For a correct operation One beep is sounded. ■ If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded. 2 operation panel, turn on the sewing machine. While pressing (back key) in the 3 Adjust the brightness of the LCD so that the (–) or (+).
S3_brotherE.book Page 132 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Cancelling the operation beep 1 Turn on the sewing machine. GETTING READY X The LCD comes on. 3 Press 4 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. , , is selected. and (arrow keys) until (OK key). X The screen for changing the beep setting appears. Press to select To return to , press . . Press (OK key).
S3_brotherE.book Page 133 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM Index 2-point zigzag stitch ......................................................69 3-point zigzag stitch ......................................................69 elastic tape ....................................................................86 electrical outlet .............................................................11 error messages ............................................................130 even seam allowance .......................
S3_brotherE.book Page 134 Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:58 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— O patchwork stitching .......................................................90 patterns .......................................................................108 piecing ..........................................................................90 pocket corners ..............................................................95 positioning fabric ...................................
English 885-S08 XC5252-021 Printed in China
