Brother 882-W20/W22 Operation Manual

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Embroidery and Sewing Machine

Product Code: 882-W20/W22

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Page 1 Operation Manual Embroidery and Sewing Machine Product Code: 882-W20/W22 Be sure to read this manual before using the machine. We recommend that you keep these documents nearby for future reference.
Page 3: Introduction
Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
Page 4 For repair or adjustment: • If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized Brother dealer. • 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.
Page 5 Use only the sensor pen included with this machine. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information and updates, visit our website at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use.
Page 6: Trademarks
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Trademarks IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING. By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license. If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install, copy or use the software. Intel License Agreement For Open Source Computer Vision Library Copyright ©...
Page 7 • The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 8 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown on the back of the sewing machine indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, JAPAN This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Laser Notices (For countries except U.S.A.) IEC 60825-1 Specification This sewing machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1:2007 specifications. The laser beam emitted by the laser unit installed in this machine is restricted to an output at a safe level. However, the machine contains 6-milliwat, 630-640nanometer wavelength, 6-12 degree at parallel divergence angle, 24-34 degree at perpendicular divergence angle, InGaAlP laser diodes.
Page 10: Outstanding Features
OUTSTANDING FEATURES My Design Center Spool Stand LED Lighting Draw your own shape or lines to design original Now, your sewing machine shows you the thread embroidery patterns. You can specify colors, line color you are going to embroider next. type and fill stitch type.
Page 11 Improved Camera Function Can you imagine a sewing machine with a built-in camera? Not only viewing the close up view of the needle position, but also you can align the embroidery position, connect the embroidery patterns and place the pattern position while checking the fabric image.
Page 12: What You Can Do With This Machine
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE Getting Ready Sewing Basics To learn the operation of the principal parts and the To learn how to prepare for sewing and basic sewing screens operations Chapter Chapter Page 29 Page 81 Utility Stitches Character/Decorative Stitches Pre-programmed with more than 100 frequently used...
Page 13: How To Use This Manual
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 explain your sewing machine’s basic operation procedures for someone who is using the sewing machine for the first time. If you want to sew utility stitches or character/ decorative stitches, read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, then go on to Chapter 3 (Utility Stitches) or Chapter 4 (Character/ Decorative Stitches).
Page 14: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........1 Chapter 2 Sewing Basics IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....1 SEWING............. 82 Trademarks ................4 Sewing a Stitch ..............82 OUTSTANDING FEATURES ......... 8 Specifying the Multi-Function Foot Controller WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ... 10 (Only for supplied models) ..........
Page 15 CONTENTS Zipper Insertion ..............159 Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns ..233 Edge Sewing ..............162 Deleting the Pattern............233 Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified ....... 234 Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches 169 Changing Alphabet Character Spacing ....... 235 Separating Combined Character Patterns ......
Page 16 CONTENTS USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION....311 TROUBLESHOOTING ........382 Embroidery Data Precautions ..........311 Frequent Troubleshooting Topics........382 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory ..313 Upper Thread is Too Tight ..........382 Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media......313 Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric......
Page 17: Names Of Machine Parts And Their Functions
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 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. Machine ■...
Page 18: Needle And Presser Foot Section
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover (with mark) and needle plate cover The measurements on the bobbin cover are references for patterns with a middle (center) needle position. The measurements on the needle plate and the needle plate cover are references for stitches with a left needle position.
Page 19: Embroidery Unit
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Embroidery Unit Operation Buttons a “Start/Stop” button Press this button and the machine will sew a few stitches at a slow speed and then begin sewing at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Press the button again to stop the machine.
Page 20: Using The Flat Bed Attachment
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ■ Closing the Accessory Case Using the Flat Bed Attachment Fully slide the bar on each side of the accessory case lid to the unlocked position. Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment.
Page 21: Storing Bobbin Clips
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ■ Using the Accessory Trays Storing Bobbin Clips Two presser foot storage trays are stored in the included accessory case. One is for presser feet for Bobbin clips can be stored inside of the accessory utility sewing, and the other is for presser feet for case cover.
Page 22: Included Accessories
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Included Accessories 75/11 2 needles 2.0/11 needle 75/11 90/14 2 needles 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored)
Page 23 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Part Code Part Code Part Name Part Name Americas Others Americas Others 36 Spool stand SA562 TS6: XF4180-001 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XC3022-001 (U.S.A.) Monogramming foot “N” X53840-351 SA562C (Canada) XC3098-051 Overcasting foot “G” See page 24 X59370-051 Zipper foot “I”...
Page 24: Accessories That Are Included In Some Countries Or Regions
Memo • (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model U This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 882-W20/W22. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. • Always use accessories recommended for this machine.
Page 25 Embroidery frame set (quilt) SA446 EF91: H 20 cm × W 20 cm XE5068-101 • Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer (H 8 inches × W 8 inches) for a complete listing of optional Embroidery frame set (extra SA441 EF81: accessories for your machine.
Page 26: Using The Multi-Purpose Screwdriver
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ■ Position “3” Using the Multi-purpose Screwdriver Since the screwdriver can be changed to three different positions, it can be extremely useful for the various machine preparations. The multi-purpose screwdriver can be positioned over the screw on the embroidery frame to tighten ■...
Page 27 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Note CAUTION • Make sure that the stoppers on the telescopic thread guide shaft are firmly in • Do not lift the handle of the machine while the place and that the thread guide openings spool stand is installed.
Page 28: Using The Multi-Function Foot Controller (Only For Supplied Models)
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ■ How to remove Using the Multi-function Foot Pull the spool stand up to remove it from Controller (Only for supplied the machine. models) Refer to see “Specifying the Multi-Function Foot Controller (Only for supplied models)” on page 84, before using this foot controller.
Page 29 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Insert the plug for the side pedal into the jack at the back of the main foot controller. Insert the plug for the main foot controller into the foot controller jack on the right side of the machine.
Page 30 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS...
Page 31: Chapter 1 Getting Ready
Chapter Getting Ready ■ Attaching/Detaching toe............73 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF ....... 30 ■ Using the Dual Feed Position Lever ..........74 ■ Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding of the Dual Feed Foot ..74 Setting Your Machine for the First Time........31 CHANGING THE NEEDLE ........75 LCD SCREEN ............
Page 32: Turning The Machine On/Off
If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized Brother dealer for repairs before continuing use. • Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise, a fire may result.
Page 33: Setting Your Machine For The First Time
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF Insert the power supply cord into the power Press cord receptacle, then insert the plug into a wall outlet. The message screen, confirming if you want to set time/date, appears. To set the time/ date, press ;...
Page 34: Lcd Screen
LCD SCREEN LCD SCREEN When the machine is turned on, the opening No. Display Key Name Explanation Page movie is played. Touch anywhere on the screen Machine Press this key to change for the home page screen to be displayed. Touch setting the needle stop position, screen key...
Page 35: Using The Machine Setting Mode Key
LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, press for “Sewing settings”, “General settings” or for “Embroidery settings”. Memo •...
Page 36 The “No.” is the internal machine number for the embroidery and sewing machine. s Display the program version. Memo • The latest version of software is installed in your machine. Check with your local authorized Brother dealer or at “ http://support.brother.com ” for available updates (see page 402).
Page 37 LCD SCREEN Embroidery settings a Select from among 23 embroidery frame displays (see page 306). b Change the thread color display on the “Embroidery” screen; thread number, color name (see page 305). c When the thread number “#123” is selected, select from six thread brands (see page 305). d Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting (see page 305).
Page 38: Saving A Settings Screen Image To Usb Media
LCD SCREEN ■ Saving a Settings Screen Image to ■ Selecting the “Eco Mode” or USB Media “Shutoff Support Mode” An image of the settings screen can be saved as a You can save the machine power by setting the eco BMP file.
Page 39: Changing The Pointer Shape When A Usb Mouse Is Used
LCD SCREEN ■ Changing the Screen Saver Image Note Instead of the default image, you can select your • If you turn off the machine while the own personal images for the screen saver of your machine is in the “Eco Mode” or the machine.
Page 40: Selecting The Initial Screen Display
LCD SCREEN Connect the USB media or the computer Press a file name to select image and then (using a USB cable) that contains your press personal image to the USB port of the machine. See page 48 about USB connectivity. Press to select the first image.
Page 41: Choosing The Display Language
LCD SCREEN ■ Changing the Background Colors of Opening Screen: When the machine is turned on, the home page screen appears after the opening the Embroidery Patterns movie screen is touched. Home Page: When the machine is turned on, the In the settings screen, the background colors can be home page screen appears.
Page 42: Specifying The Size Of Pattern Thumbnails
LCD SCREEN ■ Specifying the Size of Pattern Select the background color from the 66 color thumbnails shown. Thumbnails The thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern can be set to be displayed at the normal size or a larger size. The larger size is 1.5 times the normal size.
Page 43 LCD SCREEN Press to select the desired thumbnail size. Note • When thumbnail size setting has been changed the pattern selection screen will not immediately reflect the chosen size. To view the patterns with the new thumbnail size, return to the category selection screen, and then select the pattern category again.
Page 44: Using The Sewing Machine Help Key
LCD SCREEN Using the Sewing Machine Help Key Press to open the sewing machine help screen. Four functions are available from the screen shown below. a Press this key to see explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, changing the presser foot, preparing to embroider a pattern, and how to use the machine (see page 47).
Page 45: Using The Operation Guide Function
LCD SCREEN Using the Operation Guide Function Press to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category. displays information about displays information about displays information about the main parts of the machine and their the operation buttons.
Page 46: Using The Sewing Guide Function
LCD SCREEN Example: Displaying information about Using the Sewing Guide Function upper threading Press The sewing guide function can be used to select patterns from the Utility Stitch screen. Use this function when you are not sure which Press stitch to use for your application, or to get advice about sewing particular stitches.
Page 47: Playing A Tutorial Video
LCD SCREEN Playing a Tutorial Video Operation keys Play This machine provides tutorial videos on how to use the machine. Together with the help guides, Stop which offer descriptions through text and Pause illustrations, the tutorial videos assist with machine operation.
Page 48: Playing Mpeg-4 (Mp4) Videos
LCD SCREEN Select the video that you want to play. Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) Videos Your MP4 videos can be played from USB media. In addition, the MP4 video can be saved to the machine so that a tutorial video on creating a project, for example, can be viewed at any time.
Page 49: Using The Pattern Explanation Function
LCD SCREEN Press Using the Pattern Explanation Function If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch pattern, select the pattern and press and then to see an explanation of the stitch selection. Note • With the pattern explanation function, descriptions can be displayed for the patterns available on the Utility Stitch and Character/Decorative Stitch screens.
Page 50: Connecting The Accessory To The Machine
CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE Refer to “Connecting Your Machine to the PC” on Using USB Media page 189 for the available computer operating systems. When sending or reading patterns using the USB media, connect the device to the USB port.
Page 51: Using A Usb Mouse (Sold Separately)
CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE ■ Clicking a Key Using a USB Mouse (Sold When the mouse is connected, the pointer appears Separately) on the screen. Move the mouse to position the pointer over the desired key, and then click the left mouse button.
Page 52: Using The Sensor Pen
USING THE SENSOR PEN USING THE SENSOR PEN Convenient Sewing Features by Using the Sensor Pen By using the sensor pen, you have the option of four separate functions • Setting the guideline as a reference for your sewing position. •...
Page 53: Using The Sensor Pen Holder
USING THE SENSOR PEN Set the sensor pen in the sensor pen holder Using the Sensor Pen Holder with the pen tip pointing downward, and then connect the sensor pen to the When connecting the sensor pen to the machine, machine.
Page 54: Important Information About Sensor Pen
USING THE SENSOR PEN Calibrating the Sensor Pen Memo • The sensor pen can be used to touch on the screen as a touch pen. Before using the sensor pen for the first time, be sure to personalize it using “Sensor Function Calibration”...
Page 55 USING THE SENSOR PEN Touch the first point of green dot marking using the sensor pen. Touch on the needle plate cover. a Flat bed attachment b Embroidery unit Press to finish the calibration. To repeat the calibration touch the first point again using the sensor pen, and continue a Needle plate cover with step...
Page 56: Lower Threading
LOWER THREADING LOWER THREADING Turn the main power to ON and open the Winding the Bobbin top cover. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set CAUTION the bobbin on the shaft. •...
Page 57 LOWER THREADING With your right hand, hold the thread near the thread spool. With your left hand, hold CAUTION the end of the thread, and use both hands to pass the thread through the thread guide. • If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.
Page 58 LOWER THREADING Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the Note thread to the right to cut the thread with • changes to while the bobbin the cutter. is winding. •...
Page 59: Using The Spool Pin
LOWER THREADING Align the groove in the bobbin with the Memo spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set • When removing the bobbin, do not pull on the bobbin on the shaft. the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat, and could result in damage to the machine.
Page 60: Using The Spool Stand
LOWER THREADING Pass the thread through the thread guide. Memo • See page 24 to assemble the spool stand. • See page 67 to thread the machine using the spool stand. CAUTION • When winding thread on the bobbin, do not cross the bobbin winding thread with the a Thread guide upper thread in the thread guides.
Page 61: Setting The Bobbin
LOWER THREADING Cut the thread with scissors near the pre- Setting the Bobbin tension disk. CAUTION • Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. a Pre-tension disk Push the bobbin winder switch to the right, and then raise the bobbin at least 100 mm (4 inches) from the shaft.
Page 62 LOWER THREADING Remove the bobbin cover. Note • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension spring of the bobbin Hold the bobbin with your right hand and case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. hold the end of the thread with your left (see page 92) hand.
Page 63: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread
LOWER THREADING Gently pull the upper thread. A loop of the Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate. There may be some sewing applications where you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for example, when making gathers, darts, or doing free motion quilting or embroidery.
Page 64: Upper Threading
UPPER THREADING UPPER THREADING → The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can Upper Threading be threaded. CAUTION • Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury. •...
Page 65 UPPER THREADING Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far While holding the thread with both hands, as possible, then return the spool pin to its pull the thread up from under the thread original position. guide plate. CAUTION •...
Page 66 UPPER THREADING Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked “6”) by holding the Note • When using thread that quickly winds off thread with both hands and guiding it as the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be shown in the illustration.
Page 67: Using The Twin Needle Mode
CAUTION • Twin needle (part code XE4963-001) is recommended for this machine. Contact your authorized Brother dealer for replacement needles (size 2.0/11 is recommended). a About 100-150 mm (approx. 4-6 inches) • Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle.
Page 68 UPPER THREADING Thread the machine for the first needle Place the additional spool of thread on the according to the procedure for threading a supplemental spool pin, so that the thread single needle (“Upper Threading” on unwinds from the front. Push the spool cap page 62).
Page 69: Using The Spool Stand
UPPER THREADING Continue threading however do not pass the thread in the needle bar thread guide CAUTION “6” on the needle bar. Thread the needle on the right side. • Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break, resulting in damage.
Page 70 UPPER THREADING • When using thread on a thin spool, place the Attach the spool stand to the machine. (see included spool felt on the spool pin, place the page 24.) thread spool on the spool pin so that the center of the spool is aligned with the hole at the center of the spool felt, and then insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.
Page 71: Using Threads That Unwind Quickly
UPPER THREADING Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread Using Threads that Unwind from the back to the front through the thread guides at the top. Quickly When using thread that quickly feeds off the spool, such as metallic thread, use the enclosed ring to prevent the thread from becoming entangled.
Page 72: Changing The Presser Foot
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION • Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot. If not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.
Page 73: Attaching The Presser Foot With The Included Adapter
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Remove the screw of the presser foot Attaching the Presser Foot with completely from the presser foot shaft. the Included Adapter You can attach the presser feet using the included adapter and small screw. For example, the walking foot, the free motion echo quilting foot “E”, the free motion quilting foot “C”...
Page 74: Using The Dual Feed Foot
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Set the operation lever of the walking foot Using the Dual Feed Foot so that the needle clamp screw is set in the fork. Position the shank of the walking foot on the presser foot bar. Dual feed foot enables you to have best fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics that slip easily, such as quilted fabrics or fabrics that tend...
Page 75: Attaching/Detaching Toe
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ■ Attaching/Detaching toe Hold the dual feed foot in place with your right hand, then using the included Attach the toe by aligning the pins with the notches screwdriver securely tighten the large and snap it into place. screw.
Page 76: Using The Dual Feed Position Lever
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ■ Using the Dual Feed Position Lever to increase or decrease the When the feed position lever is up, the black roller feeding of the top fabric. belt on the dual feed is not engaged. Select “00” for sewing in most cases. If the feed amount for the top fabric is too little, causing the fabric to be longer than the bottom fabric, press...
Page 77: Changing The Needle
CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE CAUTION • Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the needle. If is not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.
Page 78 CHANGING THE NEEDLE With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use a screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.
Page 79: About The Needle
CHANGING THE NEEDLE About the Needle The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are some things to keep in mind about needles.
Page 80: Needle Calibration Using The Built In Camera
NEEDLE CALIBRATION USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA NEEDLE CALIBRATION USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA Setting the camera needle position is essential Press the “Automatic Threading” button. when you use camera function. It is not necessary to perform this operation each time, but we recommend performing it when the needle is changed.
Page 81 3 and 4 of step . If multiple attempts to set the position are not successful, contact your nearest authorized Brother dealer. a White sticker Note • Use a new sticker. The camera needle position cannot be set correctly if there is a hole in sticker or if it is dirty.
Page 82 NEEDLE CALIBRATION USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA...
Page 83: Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
Chapter Sewing Basics SEWING ..............82 Sewing a Stitch................82 ■ Using the Multi-Function Foot Controller (Only for supplied models)............83 Specifying the Multi-Function Foot Controller (Only for supplied models) ............84 ■ Functions That Can Be Specified ..........84 ■ Specifying the Functions............84 Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ..........85 Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ..........85 Sewing Curves................87...
Page 84: Sewing
SEWING SEWING CAUTION • To avoid injury, pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation. Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation. • Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury. •...
Page 85: Using The Multi-Function Foot Controller (Only For Supplied Models)
SEWING Press the “Start/Stop” button to start sewing. Note • When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon Guide the fabric lightly by hand. monofilament thread, or other decorative threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. When the needle has stopped moving, raise Memo the presser foot and remove the fabric.
Page 86: Specifying The Multi-Function Foot Controller (Only For Supplied Models)
SEWING ■ Functions That Can Be Specified Insert the multi-function foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. Before connecting the multi-function foot controller, be sure to assemble the controller. Refer to “Assembling the Controller” on page 26. Controller Functions that can be specified a Main foot controller Start/Stop...
Page 87: Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
SEWING Press the end of sewing (Refer to the next procedure “Automatic Reinforcement Stitching”.). Display page 2 of the Sewing Settings screen. Select the functions to be performed by the multi-function foot controller. a Reverse stitch b Reinforcement stitch The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected pattern.
Page 88 SEWING Memo “Reverse Stitch” “Reinforcement • Some stitches, such as buttonholes and bar button Stitch” button tacks, require reinforcement stitches at the beginning of sewing. If you select one of Machine starts Machine starts these stitches, the machine will sewing the stitches sewing the stitches automatically turn on this function (the key and only sews...
Page 89: Sewing Curves
SEWING ■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm Sewing Curves or Less Baste the corner before sewing, and then, after Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with changing the sewing direction at the corner, pull the the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the basting thread toward the back while sewing.
Page 90: Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener Tape
SEWING ■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Release the black button. Presser Foot If the presser foot is in the up position, and you are sewing heavyweight or multiple layers of fabric which do not fit easily under the presser foot, use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot to its highest position.
Page 91: Sewing Lightweight Fabrics
SEWING Make sure that the needle passes through the Sewing Stretch Fabrics hook-and-loop fastener tape by rotating the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook- and-loop fastener tape before sewing. Sew the First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow sew without stretching the fabric.
Page 92: Stitch Settings
STITCH SETTINGS STITCH SETTINGS When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings. Note • Settings for some stitches cannot be changed (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual).
Page 93: Setting The Stitch Length
STITCH SETTINGS Setting the Stitch Length Setting the “L/R Shift” Follow the steps below when you want to change Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length. the placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by moving it left and right.
Page 94: Setting The Thread Tension
STITCH SETTINGS Setting the Thread Tension Memo • When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is You may need to change the thread tension, shown as below. If the thread is not shown depending on the fabric and thread being used.
Page 95: Useful Functions
USEFUL FUNCTIONS USEFUL FUNCTIONS Set the fabric in the start position and start Automatic Thread Cutting sewing. After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing, and trim the threads at the end of sewing.
Page 96: Adjusting The Needle Drop Position With The Guideline Marker
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ■ Adjusting the Guideline Marker Adjusting the Needle Drop Position Position with the Guideline If the guideline marker indicates the position Marker incorrectly in the center needle position, adjust the initial position in the settings screen. The red guideline marker indicates the sewing Press to display “Guideline Marker position on the fabric.
Page 97: Pivoting
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ■ Adjusting the Brightness of the Memo Guideline Marker • When the pivot setting is selected, the height of the presser foot when sewing is Follow steps from to display the stopped can be changed according to the “Guideline Marker Adjustment”...
Page 98: Using The Knee Lifter
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Press to select the pivot setting. Rotate the fabric, and then press the “Start/ Stop” button. → The presser foot is automatically lowered, and sewing continues. Using the Knee Lifter Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands →...
Page 99: Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the Automatic Fabric Sensor System notches in the knee lifter slot on the front of the machine. Insert the knee lifter bar as far (Automatic Presser Foot as possible. Pressure) The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor...
Page 100: Needle Position - Stitch Placement
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Needle Position - Stitch Checking the Needle Location in Placement the Screen When the “Needle Position - Stitch Placement” is You can check the stitch image with actual fabric “ON”, the needle will be partially lowered for image on the screen. precise stitch placement and then press the Select a stitch.
Page 101: Using The Camera View Window
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ■ Using the Camera View Window NEEDLE DROP POSITION Press to show the needle drop position in the screen as “ ”. Lower the presser foot before pressing Once the needle drop position appears on the screen, you can raise the presser foot and change the needle drop position by moving the fabric.
Page 102: Using Sensor Functions With Sewing Stitch
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH Before using the sensor functions, carefully read “Utility Stitches” chapter to familiarize yourself with the machine operations. The sensor functions are performed using the sensor pen. Sensor Function Area Memo •...
Page 103 USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH Press Memo • The position can be precisely adjusted by touching the adjustment areas with the sensor pen. • When using the sensor pen to specify the guideline marker position, it may not be possible to exactly specify the desired location.
Page 104: Specifying The Needle Drop Position With The Sensor Pen
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH With the sensor pen, touch the location to Specifying the Needle Drop be specified as the needle drop position. Position With the Sensor Pen → The guideline marker moves to the touched position and flashes. →...
Page 105: Using The Sensor Pen To Specify The Stitching Width And Stitch Position
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH Press to apply the reference position Press setting. The setting can also be applied by extended touch in the adjustment area with the sensor pen. → The needle moves to the specified position to start sewing.
Page 106 USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH Press to apply the second point of the Note stitching width. • The following error message appears if the area outside of the sensor pen touch range The setting can also be applied by long touching an adjustment area with the sensor pen.
Page 107: Using The Sensor Pen To Specify The Sewing End Point
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH Press Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Sewing End Point Note • In order to specify the end point of a longer piece of fabric more accurately, use the sensor pen to touch the end point twice. Be sure to touch the same point.
Page 108 USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH With the sensor pen, touch the location to Note be specified as the sewing end point. • The displayed distance is not the length of a → The distance from the current needle position to the straight line connecting the current needle position and the location touched with the touched location appears.
Page 109 USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH With the sensor pen, touch again the Note location to be specified as the sewing end • The stitch end mode key is not available point. with the following situations. → The distance from the current needle position to the - When only is shown.
Page 110: Reusing The Previous Setting
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH ■ Reusing the Previous Setting Note When using the same fabric and pattern to sew the • This resume function will only repeat the same length, the previous setting can be used again, sewing distance that has been assigned instead of using the sensor pen to specify the sewing within the 200 mm (approx.
Page 111: Chapter 3 Utility Stitches
Chapter Utility Stitches SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES......110 Heirloom ................146 ■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch) ..........146 ■ Utility Stitch LCD Screen ............110 ■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))........146 ■ Key Functions ................. 111 ■ Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))........147 ■...
Page 112: Selecting Utility Stitches
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Utility Stitch LCD Screen Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the key. Display Key Name Explanation Page Needle position Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position.
Page 113: Key Functions
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Key Functions Display Key Name Explanation Page Utility stitch key Press this key to select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem stitch, or other stitches commonly used in garment construction. Character/Decorative Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns. stitch key Image key Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern.
Page 114: Stitch Selection Screens
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES Display Key Name Explanation Page Stitch width and Shows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the currently selected stitch length key stitch pattern. You can use the plus and minus keys to adjust the zigzag width and stitch length settings.
Page 115: Selecting A Stitch
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Using the Mirror Image Key Selecting a Stitch Depending on the type of utility stitch you select, you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of the stitch. Turn the main power to ON and press is lit when you select a stitch, it will be to display the utility stitches.
Page 116: Returning To The Beginning Of The Stitch
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Returning to the Beginning of the ■ Using the Image Key Stitch You can display an image of the selected stitch. You can check and change the colors of the image of the Even if you stopped stitching while sewing, you can screen.
Page 117: Saving Your Stitch Settings
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES Saving Your Stitch Settings Memo • If you try to save settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch, The settings for the zigzag stitch width, stitch the message “The pockets are full. Delete a length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting, pattern”...
Page 118: Sewing The Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES SEWING THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Straight stitch (Left) Straight stitch (Left) a Reverse stitch Straight stitch (Middle) b Reinforcement stitch Memo Straight stitch (Middle) • If the selected stitch has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches holding the “Reverse Triple stretch stitch...
Page 119 SEWING THE STITCHES Hold the thread tail and fabric with your When sewing is completed, hold the left hand, and rotate the handwheel with “Reverse Stitch” button or the your right hand to insert the needle into the “Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew 3-4 fabric.
Page 120: Changing The Needle Position (Left Or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Changing the Needle Position (Left ■ Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on or Middle Needle Position Stitches the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover Only) (with Mark) When you select left or middle needle position While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 16 mm (approx.
Page 121: Aligning The Fabric With The Vertical Stitch Alignment "V" Foot
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Aligning the Fabric with the Vertical Remove the needle and the presser foot holder (see page 71 through 75). Stitch Alignment “V” Foot Remove the flat bed attachment or the Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the embroidery unit if either are attached.
Page 122: Basting
SEWING THE STITCHES Press to unlock all keys and buttons, Note and then start sewing. • Align the two screw holes on the needle After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitch plate with the two holes on the machine. needle plate and the straight stitch foot, and reinstall Use the multi-purpose screw driver the regular needle plate, the needle plate cover and...
Page 123: Dart Seam
SEWING THE STITCHES Dart Seam Gathering Use on waists of skirts, sleeves of shirts, etc. Select and attach presser foot “J”. Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the dart and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching the fabric.
Page 124: Flat Fell Seam
SEWING THE STITCHES Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to the seam line, then trim excess thread leaving 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches). a About 12 mm (approx. 1/2 inch) b Wrong side a Seam line b 10 to 15 mm (approx. 3/8 inch to 9/16 inch) Spread the fabric out along the finish line.
Page 125: Pintuck
SEWING THE STITCHES Finished flat fell seam Sew a straight stitch along the fold. When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitching are preset, reverse stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing. Press the “Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the end of sewing.
Page 126: Zigzag Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch) Zigzag Stitches Attach the appliqué material using a temporary spray adhesive or basting, and then sew it. Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right-hand appliqué, patchwork, and many other side needle drop point just outside the edge of the applications.
Page 127: Elastic Zigzag Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Lower the presser foot and start sewing to make a decorative finish. Zigzag Stitch) Remove the bobbin cover from the machine (see page 59). Thread the gimp thread through the hole in the cord guide bobbin cover from top to bottom.
Page 128: Overcasting
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Overcasting Sew along the presser foot guide. Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of stretch fabrics. Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric while positioning the right-hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric. a Guide CAUTION •...
Page 129: Overcasting Using Presser Foot "J
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” ■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter (Sold Separately) Stitch Stitch name Presser foot By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting Overcasting stitch while cutting the fabric. CAUTION Overcasting stitch •...
Page 130 SEWING THE STITCHES Position the fork on the side cutter’s Make a cut of approximately 20 mm operating lever onto the needle clamp (approx. 3/4 inch) in the fabric. screw. a 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch) a Needle clamp screw b Operating lever Position the fabric so that the right side of the cut is on top of the guide plate and the...
Page 131: Quilting
SEWING THE STITCHES • When using the side cutter, sew Memo between low and mid-speed and do • The fabric will not be cut if the whole fabric is simply spread out underneath the presser not touch the knives or operation foot guide plate.
Page 132 SEWING THE STITCHES Presser foot Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Stitch Stitch name Stem stitch Decorative stitch Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Decorative stitch Zigzag stitch (Right) Hemstitching Zigzag stitch (Left) Hemstitching 2 steps elastic zigzag Single diamond overcast 3 steps elastic zigzag Overcasting stitch Quilting appliqué...
Page 133: Piecing
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Piecing ■ Quilting Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called Sewing the quilt top, batting, and backing together is piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks, make called quilting. You can sew the quilt with the dual sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (approx.
Page 134: Appliqué
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Appliqué Use the quilting appliqué stitch to attach the appliqué. Sew around the edge while dropping the needle as close to the edge as Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric possible. and then cut around it, leaving a 3 to 5 mm (approx.
Page 135: Quilting With Satin Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches Memo For better fabric control, use the foot controller to • You can use the speed control slide to sew with satin stitches. Set the speed control slide to adjust the stitch width. Use the foot control the stitch width to make subtle changes in controller to adjust the sewing speed.
Page 136 SEWING THE STITCHES Using Free motion Quilting Foot “C” Attach the straight stitch needle plate (see page 119). Use the free motion quilting foot “C” with straight stitch needle plate for free motion sewing. Free motion quilting foot “C” a Round hole Memo CAUTION •...
Page 137 SEWING THE STITCHES CAUTION • Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the included multi-purpose screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bend or break. Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then move the fabric at a consistent pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2.0-2.5 mm (approx.
Page 138 SEWING THE STITCHES Using free motion Open Toe Quilting Foot “O” Attach free motion open toe quilting foot “O” by positioning the pin of the quilting The free motion open toe quilting foot “O” is used foot above the needle clamp screw and for free motion quilting with zigzag or decorative aligning the lower-left of the quilting foot stitches or for free motion quilting of straight lines on...
Page 139: Echo Quilting Using The Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot "E
SEWING THE STITCHES Press to cancel the free motion sewing Memo mode. • When starting to sew, the internal sensor → Rotate the handwheel toward you detects the thickness of the fabric, and the (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs. quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen.
Page 140: Blind Hem Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES Tighten the screw with the included multi- Finished project purpose screwdriver. Use the multi-purpose screw driver setting the position to “1”. (see page 24) Press to cancel the free motion sewing mode. → Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs.
Page 141 SEWING THE STITCHES Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the hem, and press. fabric with the wrong side facing up. a Wrong side of fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of Fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric...
Page 142: If The Needle Catches Too Much Of The Hem Fold
SEWING THE STITCHES <Normal fabric> Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric a Needle drop point When you change the needle drop point, raise the ■...
Page 143: Appliqué
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Appliqué Sharp Curves Appliqué Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an Use a temporary spray adhesive, fabric glue attractive finish to the seam.
Page 144: Shelltuck Stitches
SEWING THE STITCHES Shelltuck Stitches Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of shells along the curve of a collar. This stitch pattern can be used for edging the neckline or sleeves of dresses and blouses. Select a Needle drop position Memo •...
Page 145: Crazy Quilting
SEWING THE STITCHES Attach presser foot “N”. Sew scallop Select a stitch for top stitching. stitches along the edge of the fabric. Do not sew directly on the edge of the fabric. Place the fabric right side up in the machine, and center the presser foot over the seam when sewing.
Page 146: Fagoting
SEWING THE STITCHES Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the Fagoting desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them. When there is a space between two fabrics with thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics together, it is called fagoting.
Page 147: Tape Or Elastic Attaching
SEWING THE STITCHES Tape or Elastic Attaching Select Select a straight stitch and attach presser Memo foot “J”. • For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual. Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch), and loosen the upper thread Sew over the tape (or elastic).
Page 148: Heirloom
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1)) Heirloom Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric to open the area. ■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch) Pull out 5 or 6 threads to leave a 3 mm (approx.
Page 149: Zigzag Couching
SEWING THE STITCHES Match beginning needle drop points on the opposite edge of the open area to keep the Memo • A wing needle can be used for Hemstitching stitching symmetrical. (3). Zigzag Couching You can easily sew decorative stitching using yarn, etc.
Page 150: Sewing Zigzag Couching
SEWING THE STITCHES Insert the top left yarn guide into the slot on Attach the toe of the couching dual feed the top left of the machine. foot shown below to the dual feed foot. a Slot Pull out the yarn for about 100 mm Press to lock all keys and buttons.
Page 151: One-Step Buttonholes
SEWING THE STITCHES Rotate the handwheel to set the needle in One-step Buttonholes the sewing start position. Start sewing on the right side of the yarn. With one-step buttonholes, you can make Make sure that the yarn, etc. passes straight buttonholes appropriate to the size of your button.
Page 152 SEWING THE STITCHES One-step buttonholes are sewn from the front of Pull out the button holder plate on the the presser foot to the back, as shown below. presser foot, and insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole. Then tighten the button holder plate around the button.
Page 153 SEWING THE STITCHES Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is Insert a pin along the inside of one of the positioned behind the metal bracket on the bar tacks, and then insert the seam ripper buttonhole foot. into the center of the buttonhole and cut towards the pin.
Page 154: Sewing Stretch Fabrics
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics ■ Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate When sewing on stretch fabric with , sew Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the the buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread. size of the buttonhole.
Page 155: Four-Step Buttonholes
SEWING THE STITCHES Attach monogramming foot “N”, and select Four-step Buttonholes stitch to sew the left side of the You can sew 4-step buttonholes using the buttonhole. following 4 stitches together. You can sew any desired length for the buttonhole when using 4- Press the “Start/Stop”...
Page 156: Darning
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Darning Check that the needle drops at the desired position and lower the presser foot, making Use darning stitches for mending and other sure the upper thread passes underneath applications. the buttonhole foot. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Darning Darning...
Page 157: Bar Tacks
SEWING THE STITCHES Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to Memo • Bar tacks can be between 5 mm (approx. start the machine. 3/16 inch) and 28 mm (approx. 1-1/16 inches). Bar tacks are usually between 5 mm (approx.
Page 158: Button Sewing
SEWING THE STITCHES Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the Memo • If automatic thread cutting is turned on buttonhole foot. before you start sewing, both threads are automatically cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn.
Page 159: Eyelet
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Attaching a Shank to the Button Gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing. Pull the shank lever toward you before → The machine stops automatically when sewing is sewing. finished. CAUTION • Make sure the needle does not strike the button during sewing.
Page 160: Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch And Zigzag Stitch)
SEWING THE STITCHES Select Use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the center of the stitching. in either the stitch width display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet. Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) Actual size a Large 7 mm (approx.
Page 161: Zipper Insertion
SEWING THE STITCHES Set the needle in the fabric at the sewing Zipper Insertion start point, and sew seam “1” as shown. ■ Centered Zipper Use for bags and other such applications. Select Memo • For details on each stitch, refer to the a Start Point “STITCH SETTING CHART”...
Page 162: Inserting A Side Zipper
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Inserting a Side Zipper Remove presser foot “J”. Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot “I” with the Use for side zippers in skirts or dresses. presser foot holder, and attach the zipper foot.
Page 163 SEWING THE STITCHES Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot Close the zipper, turn the fabric over, and “I” with the presser foot holder, and attach sew a basting stitch. the presser foot. a Front of the skirt (wrong side of fabric) b Basting stitches c Front of the skirt (right side of fabric) a Right...
Page 164: Edge Sewing
SEWING THE STITCHES Open the zipper and sew the rest of the seam. Note • Clean stitching cannot be sewn if this function is used when the edge of the fabric has corners as shown below. a Basting stitches b 7 to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch) •...
Page 165 SEWING THE STITCHES Attach the vertical stitch alignment foot “V”. CAUTION a Edge sewing sheet • When edge sewing with the built-in camera, b Feed dogs be sure to use the vertical stitch alignment foot c Between the feed dogs and the edge sewing sheet “V”.
Page 166 SEWING THE STITCHES → Depending on the stitch, the straight stitch with the Move the fabric to the desired position for middle (center) needle position is selected, edge sewing. Position the fabric so that its regardless of the preset stitch width. edge is as straight as possible.
Page 167 SEWING THE STITCHES (with a blue starting point), blue (with a black When the Fabric Edge Indicator Line Is Not starting point) or black (with a red starting point). Aligned With the Edge of the Fabric The fabric edge indicator line that appears is not aligned with the edge of the fabric.
Page 168 SEWING THE STITCHES While checking the screen for the distance from the fabric edge to the edge sewing Note • Distances between 1.5 mm (about 1/16 position, move the fabric to the desired inch) and 38.5 mm (about 1-1/2 inches) can position.
Page 169 SEWING THE STITCHES Press the “Start/Stop” button to start edge When sewing is between 10 and 20 mm sewing. (about 3/8 and 3/4 inch) from the edge of → Sewing starts with the set distance to the edge of the the fabric, sewing stops automatically and fabric maintained.
Page 170 SEWING THE STITCHES...
Page 171: Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches
Chapter Character/Decorative Stitches SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ......170 ■ Stitch Selection Screens ............171 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/ Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns .......172 Alphabet Characters/Japanese characters.......172 ■ Deleting Characters..............173 ■ Adjusting the Character Spacing ..........173 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS.........
Page 172: Selecting Stitch Patterns
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Press , then to display the screen below. a Decorative stitch patterns b 7mm decorative stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width. c Satin stitch patterns d 7mm satin stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width. e Cross stitch f Utility decorative stitch patterns g Alphabet characters (gothic font)
Page 173: Stitch Selection Screens
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Stitch Selection Screens There are 11 categories of Character/Decorative stitch patterns. If appears, there is more than one stitch selection screen for that category. Decorative Stitch Patterns 7mm Decorative Stitch Satin Stitch Patterns 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Patterns Cross Stitch Utility Decorative Stitch...
Page 174: Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7Mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Selecting Decorative Stitch Alphabet Characters/Japanese Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch characters Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/ Entering characters from the groups shown below, 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/ for example “Blue Sky”. Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Press Stitch Patterns select a font. Select the category of the pattern you want to sew.
Page 175: Deleting Characters
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Deleting Characters Press to enter a space. Press to delete the last character. Press again and enter “S”. Memo • Characters are deleted individually starting with the last character entered. Press and then enter “ky”. Select the correct character. ■...
Page 176 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Press to adjust character spacing. Press to increase the character spacing and press to decrease the character spacing. Example: Each setting equals a specific distance between characters. Value: 0 Value 0.18 0.36 0.54 Value: 10 0.72 1.08 1.26 1.44 1.62...
Page 177: Sewing Stitch Patterns
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Sewing Attractive Finishes To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for the proper fabric/needle/thread combinations. Note • Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so you should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project.
Page 178: Making Adjustments
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Memo Note • If the fabric is pulled or pushed during • When sewing some patterns, the needle will sewing, the pattern may not turn out temporarily pause in the raised position correctly. Also, depending on the pattern, while the fabric is fed due to the operation there may be movement to the left and right of the needle bar separation mechanism...
Page 179 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS → The displayed value decreases each time the button Compare the finished pattern to the is pressed and the pattern will slide to the left. illustration of the correct pattern below. Sew the stitch pattern again. Press , and then adjust the pattern with If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, make adjustments again.
Page 180: Editing Stitch Patterns
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS EDITING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Key Functions You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make mirror images, etc. Note • Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a pattern is selected.
Page 181 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Display Key Name Explanation Page Pattern display size Show the approximate size of the pattern selected. : Nearly the same size as the sewn pattern : 1/2 the size of the sewn pattern : 1/4 the size of the sewn pattern The actual size of the sewn pattern may differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that is used.
Page 182: Changing The Size
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing the Size Creating a Vertical Mirror Image To create a vertical mirror image, select a stitch Select a stitch pattern, then press to change pattern then press the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be sewn in the size highlighted on the key.
Page 183: Changing Thread Density (For Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing Thread Density Returning to the Beginning of the (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) Pattern When sewing character/decorative stitches, you After selecting a satin stitch pattern, press can return to the beginning of the pattern after trial select your preferred thread density.
Page 184: Checking The Image
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Press to return to the original screen. Checking the Image You can display an approximate size image of the selected stitch pattern. You can also check and Memo change the colors of the image on the screen. •...
Page 185: Combining Stitch Patterns
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches, satin stitches, or stitches you design with MY CUSTOM STITCH function (see chapter 5 for information about MY CUSTOM STITCH). You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns, and others.
Page 186: Combining Large And Small Stitch Patterns
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Press Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns Example: Select Press → The large size stitch will be selected. Press again, then press to select the small size. Press to sew the pattern continuously. Memo • Patterns are deleted individually starting with the last pattern entered by pressing →...
Page 187: Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Press to sew continuously. Press again, then press → The entered pattern is repeated. → The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis. Combining Horizontal Mirror Press Image Stitch Patterns Example: → The entered pattern is repeated. Press...
Page 188: Combining Stitch Patterns Of Different Length
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Press Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length Example: → The entered pattern is repeated. Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) Press , then press once. You can use the keys with 7mm satin stitch patterns to create a step effect, also called step stitch patterns.
Page 189: More Examples
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Press Press Press → The next stitch pattern will move to the right. → The entered pattern is repeated. Press again. ■ More Examples → → → → Press Press → → → → → Press → →...
Page 190 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS → → → Press → → → → → → Press → →...
Page 191: Using The Memory Function
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Stitch Data Precautions Observe the following precautions when using stitch data other than that created and saved in this machine. ■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used • In the Character/Decorative Stitch memory, “.pmv”, “.pmx” and “.pmu” stitch data files can be used with this machine.
Page 192: Saving Stitch Patterns In The Machine's Memory
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ■ If the Memory is Full Saving Stitch Patterns in the If the following screen appears while you are trying Machine’s Memory to save a pattern on the machine’s memory, the memory is too full to hold the currently selected stitch pattern.
Page 193: Saving Stitch Patterns In The Computer
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Insert the USB media into either of the USB Plug the USB cable connector into the ports on the machine. corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine. Turn on your computer and select “Computer (My Computer)”.
Page 194: Retrieving Stitch Patterns From The Machine's Memory
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory Press → The pocket selection screen appears. Press Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve. Press to return to the original screen without saving. If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed, press the thumbnail.
Page 195: Recalling From Usb Media
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press Press Press to delete the stitch pattern. Press when connecting the USB media to the USB port for mouse. → The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen will be displayed. → Stitch patterns and a folder in a top folder are displayed.
Page 196: Recalling From The Computer
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press when there is a subfolder to sort Press two or more stitch patterns to USB media, Press to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern the stitch pattern in the subfolder is will be deleted from the USB media. displayed.
Page 197 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Move/copy the pattern data to “Removable Press Disk”. Press to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern will be deleted from the “Removable Disk” folder in your computer. → Stitch pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to the machine.
Page 198 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION...
Page 199: Chapter 5 My Custom Stitch
Chapter MY CUSTOM STITCH DESIGNING A STITCH ......... 198 ENTERING STITCH DATA........200 ■ Key Functions ................. 200 ■ Moving a Point ..............202 ■ Moving Part or All of the Design ........... 203 ■ Inserting New Points ............. 204 Editing Stitch Stored in the Machine ........204 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES ....
Page 200: Designing A Stitch
DESIGNING A STITCH DESIGNING A STITCH Decide the spacing of the stitch. By using the MY CUSTOM STITCH function, you can register stitches you have created yourself. You can also sew designs combining MY By adjusting the spacing of a stitch, you can create CUSTOM STITCH creations with built-in various patterns with one stitch.
Page 201 DESIGNING A STITCH Examples of Custom Stitches Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch...
Page 202: Entering Stitch Data
ENTERING STITCH DATA ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Key Functions a This area displays the stitch being created. b Displays the number of the present set point over the total number of points in the stitch. c Displays the y-coordinate of over the x-coordinate of Display Key Name...
Page 203 ENTERING STITCH DATA Press to add the point indicated by Press and then To insert coordinates with the touch pen, move the tip of the pen to a desired point. Once you release Press the pen from the screen a point will be entered into the graph at those coordinates.
Page 204: Moving A Point
ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Moving a Point Repeat the steps above for each point that you have drawn on the grid sheet until the stitch design is drawn on the screen as a Press to move to the point continuous line. that you want to move.
Page 205: Moving Part Or All Of The Design
ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Moving Part or All of the Design Press to move the section. Press to move to the first point of the section that you want to move. To move to the first point, press To move to the last point, press Press Press...
Page 206: Editing Stitch Stored In The Machine
ENTERING STITCH DATA ■ Inserting New Points to move the point. Press to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point. To move to the first point, press To move to the last point, press You can also move by using the touch pen.
Page 207 ENTERING STITCH DATA Select the stitch category and stitch that you want to edit. Press to display the other stitches. → Selected stitch is displayed in the grid sheet. Press → Edit the stitch as you like.
Page 208: Using Stored Custom Stitches
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES ■ If the Memory is Full Storing Custom Stitches in Your If the following message appears after List pressed, the stitch pattern cannot be stored because either the machine’s memory is full or the stitch Stitch patterns created using the MY CUSTOM pattern being stored is larger than the amount of STITCH function can be stored for later use.
Page 209 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES Select the stitch pattern. Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving. Press to start editing the pattern. To delete the stored stitch pattern, press You can start sewing in this screen.
Page 210 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES...
Page 211: Chapter 6 Basic Embroidery
Chapter Basic Embroidery BEFORE EMBROIDERING ........210 COMBINING PATTERNS ........252 Embroidery Step by Step ............210 Editing Combined Patterns ............. 252 ■ Selecting combined embroidery patterns........254 Attaching Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED pointer ....211 Sewing Combined Patterns............. 255 Attaching the Embroidery Unit ..........211 ■...
Page 212: Before Embroidering
BEFORE EMBROIDERING BEFORE EMBROIDERING Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step 9 Step 6, 8 Step 3 Step 1, 2 Step 4 Step 7 Step 5 Step # Action Page Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot “W+”.
Page 213: Attaching Embroidery Foot "W+" With Led Pointer
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Attaching Embroidery Foot “W+” CAUTION with LED pointer • Use the included multi-purpose screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw of the presser foot holder. If the screw is loose, the needle may CAUTION strike the presser foot and possibly cause injury.
Page 214: Removing The Embroidery Unit
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Turn the main power to ON. Note → The following message will appear. • You can also sew utility/decorative stitches with the embroidery unit attached. Touch Press . The feed dog will automatically raise for utility and decorative stitching.
Page 215 BEFORE EMBROIDERING Press the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine. a Release button CAUTION • Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment.
Page 216: Selecting Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS SELECTING PATTERNS ■ Copyright Information The patterns stored in the machine and patterns sold separately are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited. There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns stored in the machine’s memory (see the “QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE”...
Page 217: Pattern Selection Screens
SELECTING PATTERNS ■ Pattern Selection Screens There are 6 categories of patterns in this machine. Embroidery patterns Frame patterns Alphabet characters Utility embroidery patterns Floral alphabet patterns Bobbin work patterns...
Page 218: Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns/Bobbin Work Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS Press the category tab to return to the previous Selecting Embroidery Patterns/ screen. → The selected pattern is displayed. Decorative Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns/ Press to create a mirror image of the Bobbin Work Patterns pattern as needed. If a mistake has been made when selecting the Press the category tab and then press the pattern, press...
Page 219: Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS Press the key of the font you want to Press embroider. → The embroidering screen is displayed. Press to edit the pattern before embroidering in this “Embroidery” screen. Refer to “VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN” on page 250. To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press Press the tab to select a character type.
Page 220 SELECTING PATTERNS Press and enter “lue”. Press again and enter “S”. Press and then enter “ky”. Press to enter a space. Press → The embroidering screen is displayed. Follow the steps from of “Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns/ Bobbin Work Patterns”...
Page 221: Selecting Frame Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS Follow the steps from of “Selecting Selecting Frame Patterns Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns/ Bobbin Work Patterns” on page 216. Press Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen. ■...
Page 222 SELECTING PATTERNS Plug the optional embroidery card reader/ Press USB card writer module into the USB port on the machine. a USB port → The patterns on the embroidery card are displayed b Embroidery card reader/USB card writer module on the selection screen. Insert the card completely into the card Press the key of the pattern you want to reader/USB card writer module.
Page 223: Recalling From Usb Media
SELECTING PATTERNS Press when there is a subfolder to sort Recalling from USB Media two or more stitch patterns to USB media, the embroidery pattern in the subfolder is You can recall a specific embroidery pattern from displayed. either direct USB media or a folder in the USB media.
Page 224: Recalling From The Computer
SELECTING PATTERNS Move/copy the pattern data to “Removable Press Disk”. Press to delete the pattern from the USB media. → Pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to the machine. Note • While data is being written, do not disconnect the USB cable. •...
Page 225 SELECTING PATTERNS Press the key of the pattern you want to recall. Press Press to delete the pattern from the computer. → The Embroidery Edit screen is displayed.
Page 226: Editing Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS EDITING PATTERNS a Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. b Shows the size of the pattern currently selected. c Shows the distance from the center of the frame. d Shows the degree of rotation for the pattern. e Shows the color sequence and stitching times of each step of the pattern currently selected.
Page 227: Key Functions
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Key Functions Using these keys, you can edit the pattern as you like. Press to display the editing window. Display Key Name Explanation Page Move key Press to display the pattern moving window. Size key Press this key to change the size of the pattern. Patterns can be enlarged or reduced.
Page 228: Previewing The Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS Previewing the Pattern Moving the Pattern The pattern can be moved to the desired position Press by dragging on the screen using your finger, the touch pen or connected mouse without displaying the editing window. If you need some fine adjustment, move the pattern from the editing window.
Page 229: Rotating The Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS Press to return the pattern to its original Rotating the Pattern position. Press a Degree of rotation Select the angle of rotation for the pattern. Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left. 0° Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right. Memo Rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left.
Page 230: Changing The Size Of The Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS Changing the Size of the Pattern Press a Size of the pattern Select the direction in which to change the size. Enlarge the pattern proportionately. Decrease the pattern proportionately. Stretch the pattern horizontally. Decrease the pattern horizontally. Stretch the pattern vertically. Memo •...
Page 231: Creating A Horizontal Mirror Image
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Changing the Size and the Density of Press the Pattern You can change the pattern size while maintaining the desired thread density. The machine recalculates Note the stitch density automatically. With this function, • If the pattern is enlarged and there is space the pattern will be enlarged or reduced at a larger between stitches, a better effect can be ratio than with normal pattern resizing.
Page 232: Changing Font Type
EDITING PATTERNS Press → The new font is selected. Changing Font Type Press Editing Letters (Size/Font Type) Press Select the font type. → All the characters in the screen change into the selected font type. Select a letter you want to edit by pressing Press to display the font type that is not on the screen.
Page 233: Changing The Density (Alphabet Character And Frame Patterns Only)
EDITING PATTERNS Change the size of letters. Press to change font type, and then select the font type. → Selected letter will be resized. → Selected letter's font type will be changed. Press if the resize keys are not displayed. Select the direction in which to change the Press size, or press...
Page 234: Changing The Colors Of Alphabet Character Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS Change the density. Press so that it appears as Press to make the pattern less dense. Press the key again to return to the original setting. Press to make the pattern more dense. a Normal b Fine (stitches closer together) Press c Coarse (stitches farther apart) →...
Page 235: Changing The Configuration Of Alphabet Character Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS Changing the Configuration of Memo Alphabet Character Patterns • When selecting change to . You can increase or decrease the incline. Press • You can move patterns using the window. Press Deleting the Pattern Press to delete the pattern from the screen. Select the layout.
Page 236: Displaying Patterns In The Screen Magnified
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Selecting the Percent of Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnification Magnified Press Press to magnify the image. The image is magnified by 125%, 150% and 200% as you press Press the percent of magnification you desire. Check the displayed pattern. →...
Page 237: Changing Alphabet Character Spacing
EDITING PATTERNS Changing Alphabet Character Memo Spacing • You can move patterns using the window. Press Press Note • It is not recommended to edit data and transfer to other or older version machines. Some features do not apply in other machines, so problems may occur.
Page 238: Changing The Thread Color
EDITING PATTERNS to select where the pattern is Changing the Thread Color to be separated, and then press separate it. For this example, the pattern You can change the thread color by moving the color to be changed to the top of the sewing order will be separated between “C”...
Page 239: Creating A Custom Thread Table
Note • Some machines may already have an additional 300 Robison-Anton thread colors contained in the custom thread table. 300 Robison-Anton thread colors table data can be downloaded from our website “ http://support.brother.com ”.
Page 240: Adding A Color To The Custom Thread Table From The List
EDITING PATTERNS Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified. enter a color’s 4-digit number. To delete a specified color from the palette, press If you make a mistake, press to erase the entered number, and then enter the correct number. To delete all the specified color from the palette, press Note...
Page 241: Saving The Custom Thread Table To Usb Media
EDITING PATTERNS Repeat the previous steps until all desired Press thread colors are specified. To delete a specified color from the palette, press To delete all the specified color from the palette, press Press ■ Saving the Custom Thread Table to USB media You can save a custom thread table data file to USB media.
Page 242: Choosing A Color From The Custom Thread Table
EDITING PATTERNS Press and then press Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table You can select a color from the up to 300 thread colors you have set in the custom thread table. Press Press → The thread color palette screen displays. →...
Page 243: Find New Color Schemes With The Color Shuffling Function
EDITING PATTERNS Press Press to choose a new color from the custom thread table. to scroll through the custom thread table. Press to return to the original color. You can choose colors from the custom thread table by directly touching the screen with the touch pen or your finger.
Page 244 EDITING PATTERNS Press and specify the thread color to Note use in the desired effect. • Selection for the desired number of colors must stay within the range for the number of If you don’t need to specify the thread color, just set thread changes for the pattern you selected.
Page 245: Designing Repeated Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS “Manual” setting for “Gradient” Press and then, select the displayed You can select one color to be used in the color scheme. “Gradient” effect. The effect will be created with a color you select. Press to return to the previous screen. You can continue selecting color schemes from the selected page prior to pressing Press...
Page 246 EDITING PATTERNS Select the direction in which the pattern Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern. will be repeated. To widen spacing, press To tighten spacing, press a Press to change a repeated pattern back to one single pattern. Memo •...
Page 247: Repeating One Element Of A Repeated Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Repeating One Element of a Press Repeated Pattern By using the Cut function, you can select one element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element. This function allows you to design complex repeated patterns. Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut.
Page 248: Color Sorting Repeated Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Color Sorting Repeated Patterns ■ Assigning Thread Marks By sewing thread marks, you can easily align Press to automatically change the sewing patterns when sewing a series. When sewing is order of colors in combined border embroidery finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the shape of patterns so that the same color can be continuously an arrow will be sewn using the final thread.
Page 249: Embroidering The Pattern Repeatedly
EDITING PATTERNS Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin Memo embroidering. • When there are two or more elements, use → When embroidering is finished, the thread mark is sewn with the last thread color. to select a pattern that you want to assign a thread mark(s) to.
Page 250 EDITING PATTERNS Attach the embroidery frame to the Press machine, and then touch Press the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the thread mark on Touch to set the starting point to the the fabric is aligned on the starting point in center of the pattern.
Page 251: Duplicating A Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS If the pattern position cannot be aligned using the positioning keys, rehoop the fabric, and then try again to align the position with the positioning keys. Note • When embroidering the repeated pattern, you cannot rotate the pattern in the camera view window.
Page 252: Viewing The Embroidery Screen
VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN a Shows the presser foot code. Attach embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer or “W” (optional) for all embroidery projects. When the foot presser symbol is displayed on the screen, you are able to sew. b Shows the embroidery frames that can be used for the selected pattern.
Page 253: Key Functions
VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN ■ Key Functions Using these keys, you can move or rotate pattern, etc. Press to display the editing window. Note • Some operations or functions are not available for certain patterns. If the key display is darkened, you cannot use that function or operation with the selected pattern.
Page 254: Combining Patterns
COMBINING PATTERNS COMBINING PATTERNS Select Editing Combined Patterns Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing Press to select an embroidery pattern. Press or touch the selected pattern.
Page 255 COMBINING PATTERNS Press Select and enter “LOVE”. → The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the display. Press to enter the alphabet Press characters. Press to return to the previous screen. Press to change the layout of the characters.
Page 256: Selecting Combined Embroidery Patterns
COMBINING PATTERNS ■ Selecting combined embroidery Press to change the color of the characters. patterns See page 236 for more information about changing If multiple patterns have been combined, use the color. to select the pattern to be edited. If a USB mouse is connected, the pattern can be selected by clicking it.
Page 257: Sewing Combined Patterns
COMBINING PATTERNS Sewing Combined Patterns Embroider Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. In this example, the embroidery order will be as follows: → Note • Follow the directions in “Embroidering Patterns” on page 274. Embroider by following the color order on the right side of the display.
Page 258: Preparing The Fabric
PREPARING THE FABRIC PREPARING THE FABRIC CAUTION • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) may cause the needle to break. • When using layers with thicker batting etc., you can sew more attractive embroidery by adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in the embroidery settings screen (see below).
Page 259: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame
Other optional embroidery frames can be used. When choosing frames that do not appear on the screen, be sure to check the design size of the embroidery field of the optional frame. Check with your authorized Brother dealer for frame compatibility.
Page 260: Inserting The Fabric
PREPARING THE FABRIC ■ Inserting the Fabric Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw, and then remove the slack in the fabric by pulling on the edges and corners. Do not Note loosen the screw. • If the fabric is not securely held in the embroidery frame, the embroidery design will sew out poorly.
Page 261: Embroidering Small Fabrics Or Fabric Edges
PREPARING THE FABRIC Gently stretch the fabric so there are no Memo folds or wrinkles, and press the inner frame • You can use the included multi-purpose into the outer frame. screw driver setting the position to “3”, when you loosen or tighten the frame adjustment screw.
Page 262: Embroidering Edges Or Corners
PREPARING THE FABRIC ■ Embroidering Edges or Corners Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame. If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive, attach the stabilizer with a basting stitch. a Fabric b Stabilizer ■...
Page 263: Attaching The Embroidery Frame
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Note • Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to Lower the frame-securing lever to be level raise the presser foot. with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder.
Page 264 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Pull the embroidery frame toward you.
Page 265: Confirming The Pattern Position
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery. ■...
Page 266: Aligning The Embroidering Position Using The Built-In Camera
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Use a chalk pencil to draw a cross at the Note desired embroidering location. • The specified setting is saved in the machine’s memory. This is useful for positioning during continuous embroidering. • For normal use, return the setting to “00”. to adjust the LED pointer so that it indicates the actual needle drop point.
Page 267 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Press the positioning keys to move the Press in the embroidering screen. embroidery frame until the cross-shaped chalk mark drawn on the fabric is displayed in the camera view window. Press to set the starting point to the center of the pattern.
Page 268: Using The Built-In Camera To Align The Embroidering Position
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Adjust the orientation of the pattern by Using the Built-In Camera to pressing the orientation keys until the grid lines are parallel with the chalk mark drawn Align the Embroidering Position on the fabric. (Refer to “Rotating the Pattern”...
Page 269 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Press to display the editing Press window, and then press Note Following message appears. Press • Attach embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer before pressing . The embroidery foot “W+” lowers and check the fabric thickness, to help the built-in camera recognize the embroidery positioning sticker.
Page 270: Specifying The Embroidering Position With The Sensor Pen
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION A reminder message appears. Remove the Press , and then embroidery positioning sticker from the fabric, and press To remove the embroidery positioning sticker more easily, press so that the embroidery frame moves slightly forward and away from under the needle.
Page 271: Selecting The Embroidering Position By The Pattern Edge
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ■ Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern Edge From the keys on the screen, press the edge to be the reference for positioning. a Square of pattern edge b Pattern position With the sensor pen, touch the point on the fabric corresponding to corner b in the screen.
Page 272: Selecting The Embroidering Position By The Pattern Center
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ■ Selecting the Embroidering Position Press to move the LED pointer on by the Pattern Center the fabric for adjusting the first position. Press in the following screen. Press to apply the setting. With the sensor pen, touch 2 points on the fabric corresponding to the numbers in the center of the embroidery pattern.
Page 273: Checking The Pattern Position
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Press the “Start/Stop” button to start Press to adjust the positions. embroidering. → If you don’t need to adjust the positions, continue to step Note • When using the sensor pen to specify the Press to move the LED pointer on embroidering position, it may not be possible to exactly specify the desired location.
Page 274 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION From , press the key for the position that you want to check. a Selected position → The needle will move to the selected position on the pattern. Memo • To see the entire embroidering area, press .
Page 275: Embroidering An Pattern
EMBROIDERING AN PATTERN EMBROIDERING AN PATTERN Bobbin case (for prewound or other embroidery Embroidering Attractive Finishes bobbin threads) There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (see page 256) and hooping the fabric in the frame (see page 257) are two important factors a Bobbin case (no color on the screw) mentioned earlier.
Page 276: Embroidering Patterns
EMBROIDERING AN PATTERN ■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Embroidering Patterns Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being used, there may be some looping in the upper thread. In this case, attach the included embroidery needle plate cover to the needle plate.
Page 277 EMBROIDERING AN PATTERN Lower the presser foot, then press the Repeat the same steps for embroidering the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. remaining colors. → When the first color is completely sewn, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop. The presser foot will then automatically be raised.
Page 278: Spool Stand Led
EMBROIDERING AN PATTERN Set “Spool Stand LED” to “OFF”. Spool Stand LED This machine is equipped with a spool stand LED. Its lighting status and color indicate the machine status and thread color for embroidering. Memo • Use the color in which the LED lights up as a guide.
Page 279: Creating The Appliqué Piece
EMBROIDERING AN PATTERN Thread the machine with the embroidery Note thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to sew • If (appliqué piece), the cutting line of the appliqué piece. (appliqué position) and (appliqué) → The outline of the appliqué piece is sewn, and then appear in the embroidery color order the machine stops.
Page 280: Affixing The Appliqué Piece To The Base Fabric
EMBROIDERING AN PATTERN Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and Note • If the appliqué piece is not securely then press the “Start/Stop” button to sew attached to the base fabric, the appliqué the appliqué position. piece may lift off the base fabric during sewing, causing misalignment.
Page 281: Embroidering The Remainder Of The Pattern
EMBROIDERING AN PATTERN ■ 4. Embroidering the Remainder of the Pattern Change the embroidery thread according to the embroidery color order display, and then finish embroidering the remainder of the pattern. Memo • Since glue may become attached to the presser foot, needle or needle plate, clean off any glue off after finishing embroidering the appliqué...
Page 282: Adjustments During The Embroidery Process
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Note • Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly. Unlock the frame-securing lever and If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread remove the embroidery frame.
Page 283: If The Thread Breaks During Sewing
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Press , or to move the If the Thread Breaks During needle back the correct number of stitches Sewing before the spot where the thread broke. If you cannot move back to the spot where the Press the “Start/Stop”...
Page 284: Restarting From The Beginning
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Restarting from the Beginning Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power Press The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped. The next time the machine is turned on, you have the option to continue or delete the pattern.
Page 285 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Attach the embroidery frame and press → The previous embroidering screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears. Memo • If you want to start a new embroidery pattern, press so the pattern selection screen appears. Continue embroidering.
Page 286 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS...
Page 287: Chapter 7 Advanced Embroidery
Chapter Advanced Embroidery VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS .... 286 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS ..321 Uninterrupted Embroidering Connecting Three Patterns ............. 321 (Using a Single Color : Monochrome) ........286 Changing the Position of a Sticker.......... 327 Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position ..286 CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS....330 ■...
Page 288: Various Embroidering Functions
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Uninterrupted Embroidering Display the Fabric While (Using a Single Color : Aligning the Embroidering Monochrome) Position A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color The fabric hooped in the embroidery frame can be displayed on the LCD so that the embroidery position instead of multicolor.
Page 289 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Press When the fabric appears as a background for the pattern, press to display the editing window. The pattern can be moved to the desired position by dragging on the screen using your finger, the touch pen or connected mouse without displaying the editing window.
Page 290: Specify Fabric Display From The Settings Screen
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ■ Specify Fabric Display from the to align the pattern to the desired Settings Screen embroidery position. Whether the fabric disappears or remains displayed can be specified from the settings screen. a Set to “ON” to leave the fabric displayed in the Press background.
Page 291: Positioning The Pattern On Thick Fabric
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Affix the embroidery positioning sticker to the Press and select the USB port to save fabric within the area indicated by the red image. frame in the LCD, and then press → After the short melody, the image file will be saved to the USB media.
Page 292: Basting Embroidery
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Press to select the basting setting. Basting Embroidery Before embroidering, basting stitches can be sewn along the outline of the pattern. This is useful for embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer material affixed with an iron or adhesive. By stitching stabilizer material to the fabric, shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned pattern can be minimized.
Page 293: Creating An Appliqué Piece
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Creating an Appliqué Piece Note • Finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting the appliqué setting. If the Appliqué pieces can be created from the built-in pattern is edited after selecting the appliqué patterns and patterns on embroidery cards. This is setting, the appliqué...
Page 294 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Press and then, press Memo position the satin stitching around design. • Three steps are added to the sewing order: appliqué cutting line, position of pattern placement on the garment, and appliqué stitching. Note a Cutting line for appliqué •...
Page 295 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Hoop the appliqué fabric in the embroidery Use two layers of adhesive water-soluble frame, attach the embroidery frame to the stabilizer material with their sticky sides machine, and then start embroidering. together, and then hoop them in the embroidery frame.
Page 296: Using A Frame Pattern For The Outline
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ■ Using a Frame Pattern for the With the machine threaded using the thread for the outline from step , sew the outline Outline (APPLIQUE). Using a frame pattern, the desired shape can be added as the outline of the appliqué. To select the desired frame, see “Selecting Frame Patterns”...
Page 297 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Press to edit the frame pattern to to select the frame pattern, and fit the size of the appliqué pattern. then press → The frame pattern is deleted. Press and then press Press Press , and then press select the appliqué...
Page 298: Print And Stitch (Combining Embroidery Patterns And Printed Designs)
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Completed embroidery patterns combined with printed designs are built into this machine. Beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs can be created by ironing a background onto fabric or printing it onto printable fabric, then sewing complementary embroidery on top of the background.
Page 299: Selecting A Pattern
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Selecting a Pattern Patterns combining embroidery and printed designs appears with Memo • Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for the detail of patterns which enable this function. Select a pattern combining embroidery and printed designs.
Page 300: Using Usb Media
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Note Memo • Print the background and embroidery • Do not remove the USB media from the position sheet in their original dimensions. If machine until data output is finished. an image is printed in a different size, the sizes of the embroidery pattern and Remove the USB media where the image background may not match.
Page 301: Printing The Background And Embroidery Position Sheet
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Press Note • Before printing onto iron-on paper or printable fabric, we recommend performing a test print to check the print settings. • For details on printing on iron-on transfer sheets or printable fabric, refer to the instructions for the iron-on transfer sheets and printable fabric.
Page 302: Sewing Embroidery Patterns
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) After checking that a pattern is selected, Sewing Embroidery Patterns press → The embroidering screen appears. Hoop in the embroidery frame the fabric with the background image ironed on. Note • Before embroidering, check that the embroidery position sheet is perfectly aligned with the background.
Page 303: Making Embroidery Adjustments
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Upper Thread is Too Tight Adjusting Thread Tension The tension of the upper thread is too tight, resulting in the bobbin thread being visible from the right side When embroidering, the thread tension should be of the fabric.
Page 304: Upper Thread Is Too Loose
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press to weaken the upper thread Press tension. (The tension number will decrease.) Note • With “Embroidery Tension” on page 6/8 of the setting screen, the tension of the upper thread can be adjusted for embroidering. The selected setting will be applied to all patterns.
Page 305: Adjusting The Alternate Bobbin Case (With No Color On The Screw)
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Bobbin Thread is Too Loose Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of Case (with No Color on the fabric. Screw) When using the embroidery bobbin thread provided, please be sure to choose the green a Right side marked bobbin case when performing utility stitch b Wrong side...
Page 306: Using The Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Using the Automatic Thread Using the Thread Trimming Cutting Function (End Color Function (Jump Stitch Trim) Trim) The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within The automatic thread cutting function will the color. This function is initially turned on. To cut the thread at the end of sewing each color.
Page 307: Adjusting The Embroidery Speed
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press to turn off the thread Adjusting the Embroidery Speed trimming function. Press In the “Max Embroidery Speed”, use to change the maximum embroidery speed. You can choose from 8 different speed levels. → The key will display as Memo The machine will not trim the thread before moving •...
Page 308: Changing The Embroidery Frame Display
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS In the “Thread Color Display”, use Changing the Embroidery Frame to display the name of the thread colors or Display the embroidery thread number. Press In the “Embroidery Frame Display”, use to change the embroidery frame display mode.
Page 309: Aligning The Pattern And The Needle
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS a Super large frame embroidering area 36 cm × 24 cm (14 inches × 9-1/2 inches) b Center mark c Extra large frame embroidering area 30 cm × 20 cm (12 inches × 8 inches) d Quilt frame embroidering area 20 cm × 20 cm (8 inches ×...
Page 310: Embroidering Linked Characters
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press Press and then, press to align the needle and the mark on the fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern. Memo Press • You can use camera positioning function. For details, see “Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera” on page 264.
Page 311 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press Press Press Press to turn off the thread cutting function and then press → The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly. Press the “Start/Stop”...
Page 312 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS After the characters are embroidered, cut the threads to a generous length, remove to align the needle with the end the embroidery frame, and then attach the of embroidering for the previous pattern. embroidery frame again so that the remaining characters (“FG”) can be embroidered.
Page 313: Using The Memory Function
• USB Floppy disk drive Stitch data can be recalled only. • USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives You can also use the following types of USB media with the optional Brother USB Memory Card Reader/USB card writer module. • Secure Digital (SD) Card •...
Page 314: Connecting Your Machine To The Pc
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ■ Connecting Your Machine to the PC • Compatible models: IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment • Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 ■...
Page 315: Saving Embroidery Patterns In The Machine's Memory
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory Press to return to the original screen without saving. You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often; for example, your name, patterns that have been rotated or had the size changed, patterns that have had the sewing position changed, etc.
Page 316: Saving Embroidery Patterns In The Computer
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press when the pattern you want to Note save is in the embroidering screen. • Do not insert or remove USB media while “Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose some or all of the pattern you are saving. Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer Using the included USB cable, the machine can...
Page 317: Retrieving Patterns From The Machine's Memory
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Select the pattern’s .phc file in “Removable Note Disk” and copy the file to the computer. • The connectors on the USB cable can only be inserted into a port in one direction. If it is difficult to insert the connector, do not insert it with force.
Page 318 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press the key of the pattern you want to retrieve. Press Press to delete the embroidery pattern. → The embroidering screen is displayed.
Page 319: Embroidery Applications
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a Using a Frame Pattern to Make temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqué created in step . Attach the an Appliqué (1) appliqué to the base fabric matching the shapes.
Page 320: Using A Frame Pattern To Make An Appliqué (2)
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Remove the embroidery frame from the Using a Frame Pattern to Make embroidery unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches. an Appliqué (2) This is a second method to make appliqué using embroidery patterns. You do not have to change the fabric in the embroidery frame using this method.
Page 321: Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Reattach the embroidery frame to the Connect to the machine the media embroidery unit, and embroider the satin containing the created split embroidery stitch pattern to create an appliqué. pattern, and then select the split embroidery pattern to be embroidered. For details on recalling patterns, refer to “Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards”...
Page 322 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider Press the pattern section. When embroidering is finished, the following screen appears. Press → A screen appears so that a section of the split embroidery pattern can be selected. Repeat steps through to embroider the remaining sections of the pattern.
Page 323: Using The Camera To Connect Patterns
USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Instead of using thread marks, the camera can be used to connect patterns in the Embroidery Edit screen. An area of 33 cm × 21 cm (12-1/2 inches × 8 inches) can be embroidered when the camera is used to connect patterns.
Page 324 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Select the second pattern B, and then press Memo • can be pressed while embroidering. • A pattern cannot be saved in the machine’s memory while patterns are being connected. Lower the presser foot, and then embroider the first pattern.
Page 325 • Use the positioning stickers included with this product or purchase replacement stickers (SAEPS2, EPS2: XF0763-001) from your authorized Brother dealer. If any other sticker is used, the camera may not recognize it. • The 182 mm × 257 mm (7 inches × 10...
Page 326 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Affix the first embroidery positioning Using both hands affix the second sticker onto the fabric within the red lines embroidery positioning mark within the red that now appear on the screen of the lines that now appear on the screen of the machine by using both hands to press down machine by pressing down on each corner on each corner of the sticker.
Page 327 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS While making sure that the two positioning stickers do not peel off, remove the Note • If either of the following messages appear, embroidery frame from the machine, and rehoop the fabric so that the next pattern then rehoop the fabric.
Page 328 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS After the positioning stickers have been Press , and then select how the patterns will be connected. detected, press , and then remove the stickers. Lower the presser foot, and then embroider the second pattern. →...
Page 329: Changing The Position Of A Sticker
USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Refer to steps through “Connecting Three Patterns” using the embroidery frame with a size of 10 cm × 10 cm (4 inches × 4 inches) to embroider the first pattern and to connect the second pattern.
Page 330 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Following message appears in step if the Note next pattern or affixed positioning stickers • If the following message appears, rehoop are close to being out of the embroidering the fabric as indicated in the screen, and area.
Page 331 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Affix the second sticker and then press a Pattern to be embroidered next b Embroidery sheet Continue the operation from step page 326 after pressing → The camera detects the second positioning sticker. After the two positioning stickers have been detected, the following message appears.
Page 332: Connecting Rotated Patterns
CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS Greater design variations can be created by Press and then, press in the rotating patterns. The following procedure pattern editing screen. describes how to connect patterns that are rotated. A: First pattern B: Second pattern Select the pattern, and then press Rotate the pattern, and then press →...
Page 333 CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS Rotate the pattern to the same angle as the Note first pattern, and then press • Be sure to rotate the pattern from the pattern editing screen. The reference edge and reference point are specified along the smallest rectangle (not angled) that contains all patterns selected.
Page 334: Connecting Patterns To Be Joined Along An Edge
CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS Continue with step of “Connecting Select the pattern whose slide distance is to Three Patterns” to finish connecting the be measured. patterns. Connecting Patterns to be Joined Along an Edge Greater design variations can be created by sliding the patterns being connected.
Page 335: Trial Sewing
CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS After the pattern is sewn, remove the fabric Specify the position of the second pattern from the frame, and then measure the referring to the vertical/horizontal position distance that the pattern is to be slid. measured in step of “Measuring the Distance That the Pattern Will Be Slid”...
Page 336 CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS Continue with step of “Connecting Three Patterns” on page 323 to finish connecting the patterns. Note • After checking that the trial embroidery results are satisfactory, sew the actual embroidery. If you decide to change the distance that the pattern is slid after checking the trial embroidery, change the settings selected in step...
Page 337: Resume Feature
RESUME FEATURE RESUME FEATURE If the machine is turned off while the pattern connecting function is being used, the machine will return to the operation indicated below when it is turned on again. The machine operation will differ depending on when it is turned off. Example: When connecting two patterns Begin embroidering the second pattern.
Page 338 RESUME FEATURE...
Page 339: Chapter 8 My Design Center
Chapter My Design Center ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER ....... 338 Basics: Creating a Pattern ............338 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ......340 ■ Key functions................341 Before Creating Designs............341 Drawing Lines .................342 ■ Setting the line types and colors..........343 Drawing Regions..............343 ■...
Page 340: About My Design Center
ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER With My Design Center, you can use below functions; • hand-drawn functions - creating embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen • scanning functions - creating embroidery patterns by not only scanning object with built-in camera, but also imported data from USB media or computer.
Page 341 ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER 3. Select colors and stitching and add desired 5. Convert image data to embroidery data. patterns to complete the pattern. The embroidery image preview screen appears. (page 349) 6. Edit the pattern in the embroidery edit screen, 4.
Page 342: Pattern Drawing Screen
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN t s r q a Pattern drawing area b Pattern preview area Memo • The actual dimension of the pattern area is the size of the embroidery frame, which is 36 cm × 24 cm (approx.
Page 343: Before Creating Designs
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Key functions Display Key Name Explanation Page Magnify key Press this key to magnify the pattern by both 200% and 400% in the screen. Image scan key Press this key to scan the attached frame and display on the screen as —...
Page 344: Drawing Lines
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Press Select the grid line of the “Embroidery Frame Display”. Select the grid size 10 mm (3/8 inch) or 25 mm (1 inch). Drawing Lines Press and draw lines. Memo • All the regions will be displayed in pale, when is pressed, to clarify the drawing lines on the screen.
Page 345: Drawing Regions
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Setting the line types and colors Press to return to the pattern You can set or change the line types and colors drawing screen. anytime. You can also specify the line types and → The color bar on the line tool key is changed to the colors before drawing lines.
Page 346: Using The Stamp Key
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Setting the brush types and fill colors Press to return to the pattern drawing screen. Press to set the brush types and fill → The color bar on the brush tool key is changed to the colors.
Page 347: Using The Erase Key
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Select a stamp type and stamp shape. Using the erase key Press Stamp types Outline Fill stitch Select the size and shape of the eraser. Outline and fill stitch Press to return to the pattern drawing screen. Press to set the selected stamp.
Page 348: Using The Select Key
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Using the select key After Editing the Design You can select the part of the design to move and/ Press to create the embroidery pattern. or edit. Some keys are available only after you select the part. Memo •...
Page 349: Stitch Settings Screen
STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Before creating the embroidery pattern, specify the stitch settings. Lines of the design are sewn with zigzag stitches, running stitches, or triple stitches, and areas are sewn with fill stitches or stippling stitches. Stitching of the areas were already selected in “Drawing Regions” on page 343, so specify values of detailed settings.
Page 350: Stippling Stitch Settings
STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN ■ Stippling stitch settings Specifies the length of a stitch of the fill stitch of the design. Run Pitch Spacing Specifies the spacing between the stitches when embroidering the stippling stitch.
Page 351: Embroidery Image Preview Screen
EMBROIDERY IMAGE PREVIEW SCREEN EMBROIDERY IMAGE PREVIEW SCREEN You can check the total stitch number, embroidery time and spool thread color number to embroider the pattern. Press to check the pattern image with the embroidery frame. Press to proceed to the embroidery edit screen. Note •...
Page 352: My Design Center With Scan
MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN Using the Scan Frame Note • When placing the paper in the scanning frame, make sure that the white balance Prepare the desired drawing/illustration. area is not hidden; otherwise, the drawing cannot be scanned correctly.
Page 353: Scanning To Trace Background Image
MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, and then turn on the machine. Note • Unthread the machine to avoid having the Refer to “Attaching the Embroidery Unit” on thread slipping out of the needle or getting page 211.
Page 354 MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN → The image display screen appears. When scanning is finished, scanned image is displayed in dim in the pattern drawing Set a picture to the scanning frame and area. attach to the machine. Refer to “Using the Scan Frame”...
Page 355: Importing The Background Image
MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN ■ Importing the Background image Select the data, and then press Prepare a data of your favorite picture that you want to create the pattern with. Save a data in the PC or USB media. Press The selected image is displayed in dim in the pattern drawing area.
Page 356: Line Scan
LINE SCAN LINE SCAN Custom patterns can be created from drawings. Using the Scanning Frame to You can create patterns by scanning your drawings using the included scan frame or Create a Pattern with Line Scan importing an image from USB media or a computer.
Page 357 LINE SCAN In the screen for confirming the converted Note image, you can adjust the “Gray-Scale • When scanning starts, some of the machine Detection level” again, if necessary. lights will turn off in a certain circumstances, in order to increase the scan quality.
Page 358 LINE SCAN Press In this screen, the pattern can be resized, rotated or moved. → The pattern design editing screen for My Design Center appears. To return to the previous screen, press Follow the procedure described on page 224 to edit the pattern as desired. The original image is displayed in the background.
Page 359: Illustration Scan
ILLUSTRATION SCAN ILLUSTRATION SCAN Custom patterns can be created from colored Press illustrations. You can create patterns by scanning an illustration using the included scanning frame To import an image from USB media or the or importing an image from USB media or a computer, press computer.
Page 360 ILLUSTRATION SCAN When scanning is finished, specify the Move to frame the image for the necessary settings in the scan image pattern. confirmation screen. Change the settings to adjust the image so it can easily Press be converted to the desired pattern. →...
Page 361 ILLUSTRATION SCAN Press In this screen, the pattern can be resized, rotated or moved. → The pattern design editing screen for My Design Center appears. To return to the previous screen, press Follow the procedure described on page 224 to edit the pattern as desired. The original image is displayed in the background.
Page 362 ILLUSTRATION SCAN...
Page 363: Chapter 9 How To Create Bobbin Work
Chapter How to Create Bobbin Work ABOUT BOBBIN WORK ........362 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ......363 Required Materials..............363 ■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover ..........363 ■ Lower thread ................363 ■ Upper thread................363 ■ Needle..................363 ■ Presser foot ................363 ■...
Page 364: About Bobbin Work
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK ABOUT BOBBIN WORK Beautiful embroidery work, with a three-dimensional appearance, can be created by winding the bobbin with heavy weight thread or ribbon, which is too thick to be threaded through the machine’s needle. The decorative thread or ribbon will stitch out on the underneath side of fabric while sewing with the fabric wrong side facing up.
Page 365: Preparing For Bobbin Work
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Required Materials Note • Do not use thread heavier than No.5 hand embroidery thread. ■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover • Some threads may not be appropriate for bobbin work. Be sure to sew trial stitches before sewing on your project.
Page 366: Upper Threading
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ■ Fabric Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you to remove it. Be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric, which includes the same threads and fabric as what is being used in your project.
Page 367 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Insert the bobbin case so that the mark Wind a decorative thread around the ● on the bobbin case aligns with the mark bobbin by hand. After winding the bobbin on the machine. so it is filled as shown below (about 80%), cut the thread.
Page 368: When Tension Is Applied To The Bobbin Thread
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ■ When tension is not applied to the Install the bobbin wound with thread. bobbin thread Whether or not tension should be applied to the bobbin thread depends on the type of thread being If the bobbin thread in the trial stitching is too tight used.
Page 369 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Gently pull the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate. Note • When installing the needle plate cover, do not allow it to pinch the thread. Install the flat bed attachment or embroidery unit.
Page 370: Creating Bobbin Work (Sewing)
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) Adjust the upper thread tension. Positioning the Fabric and Sewing For details on adjusting the upper thread tension, refer to “Setting the Thread Tension” on page 92. Note • Recommended stitches for bobbin work are open “airy”...
Page 371 CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) Use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. Note • If the bobbin thread does not come up, hold With the wrong side facing up, place the the upper thread as shown below to pull up the bobbin thread.
Page 372: Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) Note Note • Before sewing, check that there is enough • If it is difficult to place bobbin thread thread in the bobbin. through the eye of a hand sewing needle, use a ribbon embroidery needle to pull the thread up to the wrong side of the fabric.
Page 373: Creating Bobbin Work (Embroidery)
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) Select one of the bobbin work embroidery Selecting the Pattern patterns. Embroidery patterns for bobbin work appear with the letter “B” in the lower-left corner of the key. Note • Prepare the machine for bobbin work as described in “PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK”...
Page 374: Start Embroidering
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) Press , and then adjust the tension of Memo the upper thread. • When an embroidery pattern for bobbin For details on adjusting the tension of the upper work is selected, the automatic thread thread, refer to “Adjusting Thread Tension” on cutting function is turned off.
Page 375 CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) It is necessary to move to the beginning of Memo stitching so press , and then press • If the bobbin thread cannot be pulled up, use an awl to create small hole to help pull bobbin thread to surface.
Page 376 CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) properly secured. If the desired results could not be achieved, adjust the tension of the bobbin thread and of the upper thread, and then try sewing the pattern again. For more details, refer to “ADJUSTING BOBBIN WORK THREAD TENSION”...
Page 377: Adjusting Bobbin Work Thread Tension
ADJUSTING BOBBIN WORK THREAD TENSION ADJUSTING BOBBIN WORK THREAD TENSION After sewing trial stitches and checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tensions if necessary. After adjusting the tensions, be sure to sew trial stitches again in order to check the sewing results. ■...
Page 378: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Several solutions for minor problems are described below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized Brother dealer. ■ The thread was accidentally cut automatically and the bobbin thread is caught inside the machine Cut the thread near the fabric above the needle plate, and then remove the fabric.
Page 379: Chapter 10 Appendix
Chapter Appendix CARE AND MAINTENANCE........378 Restrictions on oiling ..............378 Precautions on storing the machine ........378 Cleaning the LCD Screen ............378 Cleaning the Machine Casing ..........378 Cleaning the Race ..............378 Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area......380 About the Maintenance Message ..........380 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN........
Page 380: Care And Maintenance
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a using the machine, and contact your authorized cloth in a neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized and then wipe the surface. Then wipe again with a service center.
Page 381 XC8167-551 (no color on the screw), XE8298-001 (gray, for bobbin work)), Note contact your nearest authorized Brother • Do not apply oil to the bobbin case. dealer. • If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread •...
Page 382: Cleaning The Cutter In The Bobbin Case Area
Once this message appears, it is recommended to in the bobbin case area. take your machine to an authorized Brother dealer or nearest Brother authorized service center for a regular maintenance check. Although this message...
Page 383: Adjusting The Screen
Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to ON. Note • If you finish the screen adjustment and the screen still does not respond, or if you cannot do the adjustment, contact your authorized Brother dealer.
Page 384: Troubleshooting
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, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://support.brother.com ”.
Page 385: Tangled Thread On Wrong Side Of Fabric
TROUBLESHOOTING While holding the bobbin in place with Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of your finger, pass the thread through the slit in the needle plate. Fabric Hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then pull the end of the thread around the tab with your left hand.
Page 386 TROUBLESHOOTING Raise the presser foot using the presser foot While holding the thread in your right lever. hand, pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated. If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Guide the thread down, up, then down Raise the needle by turning the handwheel through the groove, as shown in the...
Page 387: Incorrect Thread Tension
TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect Thread Tension ■ Symptoms • Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric. • Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight line on the upper side of the fabric. • Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric. •...
Page 388: Fabric Is Caught In The Machine And Cannot Be Removed
Remove the bobbin case. authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine Immediately stop the sewing machine.
Page 389 Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate. If the fabric cannot be removed, even after completing these steps, contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Remove any threads in the race and around the feed dogs.
Page 390: Checking Machine Operations
• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Note Turn off the machine, and then install the •...
Page 391: List Of Symptoms
If you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions → suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized Brother dealer. Press → for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. Press at any time to return to the original screen.
Page 392: While Sewing
There are scratches around the opening in the Replace the needle plate, or consult your needle plate. authorized Brother dealer. There are scratches around the opening in the Replace the presser foot, or consult your presser foot.
Page 393 Reinstall the needle correctly. There are scratches around the opening of the Replace the needle plate, or consult your needle plate. authorized Brother dealer. There are scratches around the opening in the Replace the presser foot, or consult your presser foot.
Page 394 “J” to keep the presser foot level while sewing. The fabric feeds in The feed mechanism is damaged. Contact your authorized Brother dealer. — the opposite direction. The needle contacts The needle clamp screw is loose.
Page 395: After Sewing
Always use stabilizing material, especially with stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage. See your authorized Brother dealer for the proper stabilizer. There was an object placed near the machine, If the frame bumps something during sewing, and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the the pattern will turn out poorly.
Page 396 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page Loops appear on the The thread tension is incorrectly set. Adjust the thread tension. surface of the fabric The tension of the upper thread is incorrectly Use the embroidery needle plate cover. when embroidering set for the combination of the fabric, thread and pattern being used.
Page 397: Error Messages
ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed, or if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the message.
Page 398 ERROR MESSAGES This message appears This message appears when there are not enough when you try to save more colors in the thread table, than 100 camera image or to display the color scheme settings screen image files effect you have selected. in the USB media.
Page 399 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed This message appears if when the machine is in the machine is turned off embroidery mode and the while sewing, then turned combined character on again. Press pattern is too large for the return the machine to the embroidery frame.
Page 400 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed This message is displayed when the machine failed to when the “Start/Stop” recognize the embroidery button is pushed to sew positioning mark. Utility stitches or - Confirm that the Character/Decorative embroidery positioning stitches while the foot mark is in the selected controller is connected.
Page 401 For a list of compatible and the “Start/ Stop” USB media, visit “ http:// button or the “Reverse/ support.brother.com ”. Reinforcement Stitch” button is pushed. This message is displayed when it seems that the This message is displayed...
Page 402: Alarm Sounds
If the with the sensor unit of the operation was performed correctly, the machine machine. Consult your authorized Brother dealer. beeps to confirm the operation. Memo This message appears • To cancel the operation beep or to change...
Page 403: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Approx. 662 mm (W) × 348 mm (H) × 321 mm (D) (approx. Sewing Machine Dimensions of machine (Box 1 of 2) 26-1/16 inches (W) × 13-11/16 inches (H) × 12-5/8 inches (D)) Approx. 740 mm (W) × 620 mm (H) × 405 mm (D) (approx. Dimensions of box 29-1/8 inches (W) ×...
Page 404: Upgrading Your Machine's Software
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE You can use USB media or a computer to upgrade software for your sewing machine. When an upgrade program is available on “ http://support.brother.com ”, please download the files following the instructions on the website and steps below.
Page 405: Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE When the message disappears, press Upgrade Procedure Using Computer Note • Do not connect any additional USB media devices to your computer when using the USB cable. While pressing the “Automatic Threading” button, turn the main power to ON. →...
Page 406: Stitch Setting Chart
STITCH SETTING CHART STITCH SETTING CHART The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used. Note • Quilting foot “C” is used when the straight stitch needle plate is attached to the machine. Refer to “Using Free motion Quilting Foot “C””...
Page 407 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 2 steps elastic Overcasting (medium weight 0.0 - 7.0 0.2 - 5.0 zigzag and stretch fabrics), tape and (3/16) (0 - 1/4) (1/16)
Page 408 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Piecing stitch Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm 0.0 - 7.0 0.2 - 5.0 (Left) (approx. 1/4 inch) left seam (1/16) (0 - 1/4) (1/16)
Page 409 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Ladder stitch Decorative stitching 0.0 - 7.0 0.4 - 5.0 (3/16) (0 - 1/4) (1/8) (1/64 - 3/16) Rick-rack stitch Decorative top stitching 0.0 - 7.0...
Page 410 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Honeycomb Heirloom, decorative hems 0.0 - 7.0 0.4 - 5.0 stitch (3/64) (0 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) ( J ) Honeycomb Heirloom, decorative hems...
Page 411 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Round ended Buttonholes with bar tack 3.0 - 5.0 0.2 - 1.0 buttonhole (3/16) (1/8 - 3/16) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) Round double...
Page 412 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Button sewing Attaching buttons 2.5 - 4.5 — — (1/8) (3/32 - 3/16) Eyelet For making eyelets, holes on 7.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 belts, etc.
Page 413 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Hand-look Quilting stitch made to look 0.00 - 7.00 0.4 - 5.0 quilting like hand quilting stitch 3.50 (0 - 1/4) (3/32)
Page 414 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Patchwork Patchwork stitches, decorative 5.00 0.00 - 7.00 0.4 - 5.0 double overlock stitching (3/16) (0 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) stitch...
Page 415: Index
Index INDEX stitch selection screens ............171 Cleaning Accessories LCD screen ................378 included accessories ..............18 machine casing ..............378 options ..................22 race ..................378 Accessory case ................18 Clock ................... 31 Accessory compartment .............. 18 Color shuffling function ............. 241 Adjustments Combining Patterns screen ..................
Page 416 Index linked characters ..............308 pattern selection screens ............215 Machine operation mode key ............ 382 retrieving ..............221 Main power switch ............... 15 saving ................313 Mirror image key ............ 113 selecting ................. 214 MPEG-4 (MP4) videos ..............46 sewing ...................
Page 417 Index Repeated patterns ..............243 Straight stitch needle plate ............119 Retrieving Straight stitches ................116 character/decorative stitch patterns ........192 Supplemental spool pin ..........15 computer ..............194 embroidery patterns ............... 315 machine’s memory ............192 MY CUSTOM STITCH designs ..........206 Tape attaching ................
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Brother 882-W20/W22 Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Ready

Chapter 2 Sewing Basics

Chapter 3 Utility Stitches

Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches

Chapter 5 My Custom Stitch

Chapter 6 Basic Embroidery

Quick Links

Chapters

Troubleshooting

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