Operation Manual Sewing and Embroidery Machine Product Code: 888-P10 Instruction Videos https://s.brother/cvjap/ Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
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CONTENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 GETTING READY 9 Names of Machine Parts....................................... 9 Included Accessories .......................................... 11 Turning the Machine On/Off.............................. 11 LCD Operation ................................................... 13 Viewing the LCD .................................................................. 13 Settings screen......................................................................
Names of Machine Parts Chapter 1 GETTING READY 1 C Thread tension dial (page 36, page 72) D Handwheel Note Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch. E Thread guide cover (page 20) F Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting. G Presser foot lever Names of Machine Parts Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot.
Names of Machine Parts ■ Embroidery unit ■ Operation panel and operation keys a b d a c 1 2 3 4 Embroidery carriage frame holder (page 66) Embroidery unit connection (page 62) Carriage (page 62) Release button (page 63) ■ Operation buttons i b h c g d f e 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) b Selected pattern settings and messages are displayed. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to perform operations. For details, refer to “LCD Operation” on page 13.
Included Accessories Included Accessories Turning the Machine On/Off For included accessories of your machine, refer to the additional sheet “Included Accessories”. Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment.
Turning the Machine On/Off When the machine is turned on, the opening movie is CAUTION • (For U.S.A. only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized electrical outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the electrical outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper electrical outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
LCD Operation LCD Operation 1 Viewing the LCD An opening movie may be displayed when the power is turned on. Touch a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the key. The screen below appears when you touch on the operation panel. 1 2 1 Utility stitch 2 Decorative stitch 3 Wireless LAN key Set the wireless LAN connection. (page 17) If is displayed, update the software.
LCD Operation No. Display 5 Key Name Needle position setting Explanation Page Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position. : Single needle/down position : Twin needle/down position : Single needle/up position : Twin needle/up position 15 6 Stitch width Shows the stitch width of the currently selected stitch pattern. 35 7 Stitch length Shows the stitch length of the currently selected stitch pattern.
LCD Operation Settings screen Touch or to change the default machine settings. Touch , after you changed necessary settings. Memo ■ General settings 1 ■ Sewing settings 2 3 1 4 2 3 5 6 4 7 8 1 Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width. (page 52) When a straight stitch is selected, the sewing speed controller can be used to change the needle position. (page 38) 2 Make adjustments to decorative stitch patterns. (page 58) 3 Set to [ON] when using twin needle.
LCD Operation ■ Wireless LAN settings Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys 1 2 3 You can adjust the sensitivity of the operation keys to 5 levels. Display the settings screen to set desired level. 4 a Touch 5 b Display page 7 by touching c Touch [Start]. d Adjust the [Input Sensitivity] by touching 6 to display the settings screen. / . 7 8 9 0 1 Enable/disable the wireless LAN function. (page 17) 2 Display the connected SSID.
Wireless Network Connection Functions Wireless Network Connection Functions Operations available with a wireless network connection Enabling a wireless network connection The machine can be connected to your wireless network. Refer to “Specifications” on page 96 for requirements for a wireless network connection. Touch . GETTING READY a This machine supports a wireless network connection. The following useful operations will be available if the machine is connected to a wireless network.
Wireless Network Connection Functions b Touch beside [Wireless LAN Setup Wizard]. e A list of available SSIDs appears. c When the following message appears, touch . When a connection is established, the following message appears. Select the SSID that was noted in step a. The screen for entering the network key (password) appears. f Touch to exit the setup. Memo • When displaying next or previous pages, touch or to search the SSID that was noted.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin ■ Setting the wireless LAN connection from the [Others] menu Winding/Installing the Bobbin The [Others] menu on page 10 of the settings screen contains the following items. 1 IMPORTANT GETTING READY • Use the plastic bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type. The bobbin's height is 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch). SA156 is a Class 15 type bobbin. Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind thread onto a bobbin.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin Remove the spool cap and place the spool of thread for b the bobbin onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds to the front from the bottom. Note • When using the spool as shown below, use the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool). Make sure that the thread spool insert is firmly inserted. After installing it, pull out some thread, and check that the thread unwinds without getting caught.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5 or 6 f times, pass the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to cut it. Press the “Start/Stop” button to start winding the i bobbin. When the foot controller is plugged in, press down on the foot controller. a Note • Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin, otherwise the thread will become wrapped around the bobbin winder shaft.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right and remove e the bobbin cover. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. You can begin sewing immediately without pulling up the bobbin thread by simply inserting the bobbin in the bobbin case and guiding the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover.
Upper Threading While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right h hand (1), guide the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover (2) and lightly pull it with your left hand (3). Upper Threading 1 CAUTION Memo • By pulling the thread in this way, the thread will enter the tension spring of the bobbin case to apply the appropriate tension to the bobbin thread during sewing.
Upper Threading c Touch . The screen changes, and all keys and operation buttons are locked (except ). f Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left. CAUTION • When threading the needle, be sure to touch on the operation panel to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts.
Upper Threading Make sure that the thread is passed into the thread i take-up lever as shown below. m Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot. 1 j Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. The thread can easily be slid behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown. Make sure that the thread is passed through to the left of the tab of the needle bar thread guide.
Upper Threading Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed q through the eye of the needle. If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread. Pulling up the bobbin thread If the threads will be pulled to create gathers or the thread at the beginning of sewing will be finished, for example, when free motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread.
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations - The combinations shown in the table provide a general guideline. Be sure to sew trial stitches on the actual number of layers and type of fabric to be used in your project. The machine needles are consumables. For safety and best results, we recommend replacing the needle regularly. For details on when to replace the needle, refer to “Checking the needle” on page 28.
Replacing the Needle c Replacing the Needle Touch . The screen changes, and all keys and operation buttons are locked (except CAUTION • Only use recommended home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may break the needle, possibly resulting in injury. • Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
Replacing the Presser Foot Replacing the Presser Foot c Raise the presser foot lever. Press the black button at the back of the presser foot d holder in order to remove the presser foot. CAUTION b Place the appropriate presser foot below the presser e foot holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the notch in the holder. IMPORTANT • Use presser feet designed specifically for this machine.
Replacing the Presser Foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holder Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right d hand, and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. Turn the screw toward you (clockwise). Remove the presser foot holder when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder a Touch . The screen changes, and all keys and operation buttons are locked (except b ). Remove the presser foot.
Sewing Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS Basic sewing Sewing Note CAUTION Prepare the appropriate needle and thread for the type a of fabric. (page 27) If necessary, replace the needle. (page 28) Wind thread onto a bobbin, and then install it into the b machine. (page 19) c Thread the upper thread. (page 23) Touch d type. e on the operation panel and select the stitch Select a stitch. displays the previous screen, and next screen.
Sewing Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold the fabric g and thread with your left hand, and rotate the handwheel counterclockwise or press (Needle position button) to set the needle in the sewing start position. IMPORTANT • Do not press (Thread cutter button) after the threads have been cut. Doing so could tangle the thread or damage the machine. • Do not press (Thread cutter button) when there is no fabric set in the machine. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in damage.
Sewing d Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing. d Touch . e Select the following stitch pattern. Memo 2 • The speed set with the sewing speed controller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed. Release the foot controller to stop sewing. f If you want to sew the stitch pattern continuously, touch Combining stitch patterns SEWING BASICS e to display editing screen, and then touch . Stitch patterns from the following categories can be combined.
Sewing Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches Set the needle in the start position and press the “Start/ c Stop” button to start sewing. Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. Depending on the selected stitch, reverse or reinforcement stitches are sewn while (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) is kept pressed. With reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches are sewn at the same place.
Sewing e Once you have reached the end of the stitching, press (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) once. If stitching, such as buttonholes and bar tacking, that includes reinforcement stitching has been selected, this operation is unnecessary. After the reverse stitching (or reinforcement stitching) has been done, the machine stops, and the threads are cut. 1 IMPORTANT • If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length.
Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread Tension Turn the thread tension dial clockwise to tighten the upper thread tension. You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Note ■ Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric.
Useful Sewing Tips Useful Sewing Tips Sewing tips ■ Sewing cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm sewing, making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs. a Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left. ■ Trial sewing Before starting your sewing project, we recommend sewing trial stitches using thread and scrap fabric that are the same as those used for your project.
Useful Sewing Tips Sewing an even seam allowance 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. ■ Changing the needle position The needle position used as the baseline is different for the straight stitch (left needle position) and the straight stitch (middle (center) needle position).
Useful Sewing Tips d Sewing various fabrics Release the presser foot locking pin (black button). The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed. ■ Sewing thick fabrics If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot The presser foot lever can be raised to two different positions.
Useful Sewing Tips ■ Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics If the leather or vinyl fabric sticks to the flat bed attachment, sew with copy paper or tracing paper placed on top of the flat bed attachment so the fabric moves smoothly. If the paper is positioned so that it does not cover the needle plate, the paper will not be sewn together with the fabric. Optional presser feet for sewing leather or vinyl fabrics may be used.
Stitch Chart Chapter 3 VARIOUS STITCHES Stitch Chart Stitch (Presser No. Stitch name/Applications foot) ■ Utility stitches Memo • When any of the following stitches are selected, pressing (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) will sew reverse stitches. No. 1-01 1-03 1-08 Stitch • , , or in some of the illustrations shows the needle position of the stitch.
Stitch Chart Stitch (Presser No. foot) (J) (J) Stitch name/Applications Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium 1-17* stretch fabric and heavyweight fabric, decorative stitching Overcasting stitch Reinforcement of stretch 1-18* fabric or decorative stitching Overcasting stitch 1-19 Stretch knit seam (J) (S) (S) (S) (S) (S) (J) With side cutter 1-20 Straight stitch while cutting fabrics Stitch width (mm (inch)) Auto. Manual 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.0 - 7.0 0.4 - 5.
Stitch Chart Stitch (Presser No. Stitch name/Applications foot) (N) (N) Hemstitching zigzag 3-01* Decorative hems, top stitching Stitch length (mm (inch)) Auto. Manual 3.5 (1/8) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.4 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) Hemstitching 3-03 Decorative hems 3.0 (1/8) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 0.4 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) Hemstitching 3-04 Decorative hems, daisy stitch (N) Hemstitching 5.0 (3/16) 4.0 (3/16) 3-06* Heirloom, decorative hems 0.0 - 7.0 0.4 - 5.
Utility Stitches ■ Decorative stitches Use monogramming foot “N”. The twin needle can only be used with satin stitch . In addition, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J” when using the twin needle.
Utility Stitches Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). d Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. 1 The needle should not touch the center pin Blind hem stitching Secure the lower edge of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Memo • When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved. Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot e guide.
Utility Stitches Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric with e the wrong side facing up. 1 2 3 4 5 6 a c f b d a a c e b a 1 Needle drop point Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Edge of fabric Desired edge of hem Basting point Basting a a f Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches k the fold of the hem. (page 35) When you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width.
Utility Stitches Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length a of the buttonhole. Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button). 1 Marks on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing b a Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot “A”, b and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole.
Utility Stitches Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole e mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. a 1 Mark on fabric (front) 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot 3 Upper thread i Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end j of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut.
Utility Stitches ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dog b position switch, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to the machine). (to the left as seen from the rear of Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot a “A” shown in the illustration. b It fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it. c Attach button fitting foot “M”.
Utility Stitches IMPORTANT b Sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening. • When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the button. 1 Reverse stitches 2 End of zipper opening Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so that the h speed will be slow), then start sewing. a b Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the edge of c the fabric.
Utility Stitches h Select stitch. No. 1-03 b Attach the zigzag foot “J”. c Select a stitch. Stitch No. 1-28 1-29 2-03 2-04 • For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 41. Stitch Note • When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to select the straight stitch (middle (center) needle position), and slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. i • For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 41.
Utility Stitches ■ Piecing 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. Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric a that you wish to piece together. b Attach zigzag foot “J”. c Select stitch. No.
Utility Stitches a Other stitching applications ■ Elastic attaching Determine the desired length of the bar tack. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used.
Utility Stitches ■ Darning e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left f hand, and then start sewing. After sewing is finished, raise the presser foot lever, g remove the fabric, and then cut the threads. h ■ Eyelet stitching 1 Reinforcement stitching a Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Determine the desired length of the darning. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to the desired length.
Utility Stitches After removing the fabric, use the eyelet punch to cut a f hole in the center of the eyelet. a Attach monogramming foot “N”. b Select stitch. No. 2-06 Stitch • For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 41. • When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric. Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to c sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
Utility Stitches Stitch between the straight stitches and pull out the e threads for the straight stitches. c Select a stitch. No. 2-07 2-08 2-09 Stitch • For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 41. Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up, and d then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam. ■ Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”.
Utility Stitches Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the d machine and put the thread spool onto the extra spool CAUTION pin. 1 Thread spool 2 Extra spool pin a • When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break and cause injury. j b Start sewing. Thread the machine with the second upper thread. e Without passing the thread behind the needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle with the second upper thread.
Making Adjustments If the stitch pattern has gaps: Making Adjustments Touch Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing, and adjust the stitch pattern as explained below.
Using the Memory Function Retrieving stitch patterns Using the Memory Function Retrieve stitch patterns saved in the machine's memory or USB flash drive. Saving stitch patterns You can save stitch patterns that you have customized in the machine's memory or USB flash drive. Note • Do not turn the main power to OFF while the [Saving...] screen is displayed. You will lose the stitch pattern you are saving.
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Embroidering Preparation Chapter 4 EMBROIDERY Attaching the embroidery foot Embroidering Preparation Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. CAUTION Step 9 • Be sure to use the embroidery foot when doing embroidery. Using another presser foot may cause the needle to strike the presser foot. The needle may break, possibly resulting in injury. a Press b Touch (Needle position button) to raise the needle.
Embroidering Preparation While pressing in the lever on embroidery foot “Q” e with your finger, place the embroidery foot bar above Attaching the embroidery unit the needle clamp screw. IMPORTANT a b c 1 Embroidery foot bar 2 Needle clamp screw 3 Presser bar • Before attaching the embroidery unit, be sure to turn off the machine. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged. • Keep your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame when they are moving.
Embroidering Preparation IMPORTANT • Do not push on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may result. • Do not touch the connector in the embroidery unit connection slot. The connector could be damaged, and it may cause malfunctions. • Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move it. It may cause malfunctions. d c Turn off the machine. IMPORTANT • Always turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit.
Embroidering Preparation Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame CAUTION • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 2 mm (1/16 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 2 mm (1/16 inch) may cause the needle to break, possibly resulting in injury. • Always use a stabilizer material for embroidery when embroidering stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics which cause pattern shrinkage. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.
Embroidering Preparation Loosen the embroidery frame adjustment screw and a remove the inner and outer frames, placing the outer Tighten the adjustment screw while removing any slack g in the fabric by hand. The goal is to have a drum-like frame on a flat surface. sound when the fabric is struck lightly. Separate the inner and outer frame by removing inner frame upward. a b c 1 Inner frame 2 Outer frame 3 Adjustment screw Place the fabric with the stabilizer material on top of b the outer frame.
Embroidering Preparation Attaching the embroidery frame Note ■ Removing the embroidery frame a Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. Press the part of the embroidery carriage frame holder • Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame making sure to use the recommended bobbin thread. Check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. a Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. b Pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot.
Embroidering Embroidering ■ Copyright information The patterns stored in the machine are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited. b Touch or to display the desired pattern on the c Select a desired embroidery pattern, and then touch screen. . • Available frame options are displayed on the screen.
Embroidering ■ Selecting character patterns Memo • If [Embroidery Frame Identification View] in the settings screen is set to [ON], the pattern can be edited in the screen as if that embroidery frame is attached. a Touch . b Touch the key of the font you want to embroider. Touch a tab to display the desired selection screen, and c then type in the text. 1 Current line number 2 Tab a b a • To enter a space, touch b .
Embroidering ■ Selecting frame patterns a Touch . Touch the key of the frame shape you want to b embroidery. ■ Checking the pattern position The embroidery frame moves and shows the pattern position. Watch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be embroidered in the right place. a Touch on the embroidery settings screen. b From , touch the key for the position that you Touch the key of the frame pattern you want to c embroidery. want to check. 4 1 d Touch .
Embroidering Lower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” d button to start embroidering. Embroidering a pattern After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop the machine. Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color. Prepare embroidery thread colors as shown on the a screen. 1 Note • Make sure that there are no objects within the moving area of the embroidery frame.
Embroidering i Cut the excess thread jumps within the color. ■ Changing the thread color display You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery thread number. Memo • Colors on the screen may vary slightly from actual spool colors. • The default thread brand is set to [Original]. Imported embroidery data is displayed with the thread brand specified in the embroidery editing software. a Touch and use or to display the following settings screen.
Embroidering Adjusting thread tension Embroidering the appliqué patterns The upper thread tension is changed using the thread tension dial. When doing machine embroidery, the thread tension dial should be set somewhere between 2 to 6. a b c When the color embroidering order display shows [ (APPLIQUE MATERIAL)], [ (APPLIQUE POSITION)] or [ (APPLIQUE)], follow the procedure below.
Embroidering ■ 2. Sewing the appliqué position on the base fabric a After the appliqué piece is attached, attach the b embroidery frame to the machine. Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the appliqué. Sew the appliqué position. 1 Position of appliqué 2 Base material a b Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery b unit.
Embroidering Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape c as the appliqué. Embroider over the appliqué and base fabric from step b to create the appliqué. Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape e as the appliqué and embroider the satin stitch pattern to create an appliqué. • Do not change the size or position of the pattern. ■ Method 2 Select a straight stitch frame pattern, and embroider a the pattern onto the base fabric.
Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen) Split embroidery patterns Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen) Split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN Ver.7 or later can be embroidered. With split embroidery patterns, embroidery designs larger than the embroidery hoop are divided into multiple sections, which combine to create a single pattern after each section is embroidered. When a pattern is selected in the pattern selection screen and is touched, the pattern editing screen appears.
Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen) Display Display No. Explanation No. Key Name 3 Magnify key Explanation Key Name Touch this key to magnify the pattern in the screen. A When a combined pattern is selected, use this key to select a part of the pattern Pattern select key to edit. The selected pattern is outlined by the red box. B Touch this key to make a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern. Horizontal mirror image key C When the pattern is magnified, appears.
Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen) Display No. Display Explanation No. Key Name 2 Array key Explanation Key Name Touch this key to change the configuration of a character pattern. 7 Character spacing key When selecting an arc ( ), use and degree of the arc. Touch this key to change the spacing of character patterns. to change the : Make the arc flatter. : Make the arc rounder. When selecting , and Touch / to increase or decrease the character spacing. change to and .
Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen) Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen) Aligning the pattern and the needle position Example: Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle position When is touched in the editing screen, the embroidery settings screen appears. After editing the pattern, touch to continue to the embroidering screen. ■ Embroidery settings screen Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as 1 2 a shown. 3 6 5 4 Display No.
Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings Screen) Embroidering linked characters Follow the procedure described below to embroider linked characters in a single row when the entire pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame. Example: Linking “DEF” to the characters “ABC” a Select the character patterns for “ABC”, and then touch and . b Touch . c Touch , and then touch . h Touch to cancel the current character patterns. i Select the character patterns for “DEF”, and then touch and . j Touch .
Using the Memory Function Retrieving embroidery patterns Using the Memory Function Retrieve embroidery patterns saved in the machine's memory, or on a USB flash drive, or transferred via wireless network. Saving embroidery patterns You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized in the machine's memory or USB flash drive. You can also transfer the patterns to your computer via wireless network.
Using the Memory Function d Touch . Memo • When saving a retrieved pattern, touch the following keys. 1.Touch . 2.Touch the key for the desired destination. 4 : Saves to the machine. : Saves to the USB flash drive. wireless network to the machine, touch EMBROIDERY : Temporarily saves to the wireless function pocket. When saving patterns retrieved via USB or . • When you touch , the selected embroidery pattern will be deleted permanently.
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Care and Maintenance Chapter 5 APPENDIX Care and Maintenance CAUTION • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries may occur. Cleaning the LCD If the surface of the LCD is dirty, lightly wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Cleaning the race Stitching performance will suffer if lint and dust collects in the bobbin case, therefore, it should be cleaned regularly. a Press b Turn off the machine.
Care and Maintenance i Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. CAUTION Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove j any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and the surrounding area. Touch panel is malfunctioning a c • Never use a bobbin case that is scratched or has a burr on it. Otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break and cause injury. For a new bobbin case, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center.
Troubleshooting ■ Remedy/check details Troubleshooting Correctly install the bobbin thread. (page 22) If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, Brother support website offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at https://s.brother/ cpjap/. If the problem persists, contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center.
Troubleshooting ■ Cause/remedy/check details Incorrect thread tension ■ Symptoms • Symptom 1: The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric. (Refer to illustration below) • Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight line on the right side of the fabric. • Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric. (Refer to illustration below) • Symptom 4: The bobbin thread appears as a straight line on the wrong side of the fabric.
Troubleshooting Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner mini i attachment to remove any lint or dust from the race and its surrounding area. 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race If the fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed, the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate. Follow the procedure described below to remove the fabric from the machine.
Troubleshooting Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in the needle plate. c c d a 1 2 3 4 Slowly turn the handwheel toward you c (counterclockwise), and look from all sides to check that the needle falls at the center of the opening in the needle plate. d If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center.
Troubleshooting If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winding thread guide correctly, the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. CAUTION • Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Otherwise, there is a risk of being injured by the cutter of the bobbin winder seat.
Troubleshooting Symptom, Cause/solution Reference The LCD screen is fogged up. Condensation has formed on the LCD screen. • After a while, the cloudiness will disappear. – 62 There are scratches on the bobbin case. * Upper threading is incorrect. 23 Bobbin is set incorrectly. 22 Presser foot is attached incorrectly. 29 Screw of the presser foot holder is loose. 30 Fabric is too thick. 27, 39 Fabric is fed forcefully when sewing thick fabric or 39 thick seams. Stitch length is too short.
Troubleshooting Symptom, Cause/solution Reference The upper thread is too tight. The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Fabric does not feed through the machine. 22 Feed dogs are set in the down position. • Slide the feed dog position switch to the right Bobbin is set incorrectly. 22 Stitches are too close together. 35 Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. 19 Wrong presser foot was used. 29 A scratched bobbin is being used.
Troubleshooting Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Decorative stitch patterns are misaligned. Wrong presser foot was used. 29 Stitch pattern adjustment settings were set incorrectly. 58 Stitch pattern is irregular. Wrong presser foot was used. 29 Thin or stretch fabrics are being sewn. • Attach stabilizer material to the fabric. 39 Thread tension is set incorrectly. 36, 86 Fabric was pulled, pushed or fed at an angle while 31 it was being sewn.
Troubleshooting Error messages When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD. Follow what is displayed. If you touch 1 2 3 4 or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears. Error messages Cause/solution A malfunction occurred. Turn the machine off, then on again. This message is displayed if some malfunction occurs. Turn the machine off, then back on again.
Troubleshooting Error messages The bobbin thread is almost empty. 10 11 12 Cause/solution This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out. Although a few stitches can be sewn when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed, replace with a wound bobbin immediately. When embroidering, press (Thread cutter button) to cut the threads, raise the presser foot, remove the embroidery frame, and then replace the bobbin with one wound with plenty of embroidery bobbin thread.
Troubleshooting Error messages 20 21 Cause/solution When the speed controller is set to control the zigzag stitch width, the "Start/Stop" button does not operate. This message is displayed when the speed control lever is set to control the zigzag stitch width, and the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. Set [Width Control] to [OFF] in the settings screen (page 15), or use the foot controller to operate the machine.
Specifications Specifications Item Specification Dimensions of machine Approx. 419 mm (W) × 197 mm (D) × 307 mm (H) (Approx. 16-1/2 inches (W) × 7-3/4 inches (D) × 12-3/32 inches (H)) Weight of machine Approx. 6.8 kg (Approx. 15 lb) Dimensions of machine with embroidery unit attached Approx. 522 mm (W) × 219 mm (D) × 307 mm (H) (Approx. 20-9/16 inches (W) × 8-5/8 inches (D) × 12-3/32 inches (H)) Weight of machine with embroidery unit attached Approx. 8.3 kg (Approx.
Updating Your Machine’s Software Updating Your Machine’s Software The machine’s software can be updated using USB flash drive. When an update program is available on Brother support website at https://s.brother/cpjap/, please download the file(s) following the instructions on the website and steps listed below. When using the wireless function, the update mark is displayed on the wireless LAN key. : Updated software is available on our website. Update the software. : No updated software is available.
Index Index A M Aligning the position .................................................................... 78 Appliqué ...................................................................... 51, 72, 73 Maintenance ............................................................................... Memory ............................................................................... 59, Metallic thread ..................................................................... 20, Mirroring ........................
Index U Updating ..................................................................................... 97 Upper thread ................................................................ 23, 27, 63 V Vinyl fabrics ................................................................................ 40 W Wireless LAN .............................................................................. 17 Z Zigzag stitch ........................................................................ 35, 52 Zipper ..............
Various optional accessories are available to be purchased separately. Visit our website https://s.brother/cojkb/. Please visit us at https://s.brother/cpjap/ where you can get the support information (Instruction Videos, FAQs, etc.) for your Brother product. Be sure to install the latest software. A variety of functional improvements are being performed in the latest version. Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the support information for your Brother product.
