Brother QC1000 owner's manual: Chapter 5: MY custom stitch

Chapter 5

MY CUSTOM STITCH

• DESIGNING A STITCH ........ 126

• ■ Examples of Custom Stitches ........ 127

• ENTERING STITCH DATA ........ 128

• ■ Key Functions ........ 128
• ■ Moving a Point ........ 130
• ■ Moving Part or All of the Design ........ 131
• ■ Inserting New Points ........ 132

• USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES ........ 133
• Saving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s Memory ........ 133
  • ■ If the Memory Is Full ........ 133
• Saving Custom Stitches to the Computer ........ 134
• Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s Memory ........ 135
• Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer ........ 135

DESIGNING A STITCH

DESIGNING A STITCH

By using the MY CUSTOM STITCH™ function, you can register stitches you have created yourself.

Memo

• Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH™ can be a maximum of 7 mm (approx. 9/32 inch) wide and 37 mm (approx. 1-1/3 inches) long.
• Stitches can be designed more easily with MY CUSTOM STITCH™ if you first draw the stitch on the included grid sheet.

1 Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet (part code SA507, X81277-150).

Memo Simplify the design so that it can be sewn as a continuous line. For a more attractive stitch, close the design by intersecting lines.

If the design is to be repeated and linked, the start point and end point of the design should be at the same height.

2 Decide the spacing of the stitch.

• By adjusting the spacing of a stitch, you can create various patterns with one stitch.

3 Place points where the pattern intersects with the grid, and connect all the points with a line.

4 Determine the x and y coordinates of each of the marked points.

Memo This will determine the stitch design that will be sewn.

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■ Examples of Custom Stitches

\begin{tabular}{|l|*{15}{c|}} \hline Stitch & \textbf{1} & \textbf{2} & \textbf{3} & \textbf{4} & \textbf{5} & \textbf{6} & \textbf{7} & \textbf{8} & \textbf{9} & \textbf{10} & \textbf{11} & \textbf{12} & \textbf{13} & \textbf{14} & \textbf{15} \ \hline \updownarrow & 0 & 12 & 18 & 22 & 23 & 21 & 17 & 14 & 12 & 9 & 6 & 3 & 1 & 3 & 6 \ \hline \leftrightarrow & 0 & 0 & 3 & 6 & 10 & 13 & 14 & 13 & 11 & 13 & 14 & 13 & 10 & 6 & 3 \ \hline Stitch & \textbf{16} & \textbf{17} & \textbf{18} & \textbf{19} & \textbf{20} & \textbf{21} & \textbf{22} & \textbf{23} & \textbf{24} & \textbf{25} & \textbf{26} & \textbf{27} & \textbf{28} & \textbf{29} & \textbf{30} \ \hline \updownarrow & 12 & 41 & 43 & 40 & 41 & 38 & 35 & 32 & 30 & 32 & 35 & 41 & 45 & 47 & 44 \ \hline \leftrightarrow & 0 & 0 & 4 & 7 & 11 & 13 & 14 & 13 & 10 & 6 & 3 & 0 & 0 & 4 & 7 \ \hline Stitch & \textbf{31} & \textbf{32} & \textbf{33} & \textbf{34} & \textbf{35} & \textbf{36} & \textbf{37} & \textbf{38} & \textbf{39} & \textbf{40} & \textbf{41} & \textbf{42} & \textbf{43} & \textbf{44} & \textbf{45} \ \hline \updownarrow & 45 & 47 & 50 & 54 & 56 & 55 & 51 & 45 & 70 & & & & & & \ \hline \leftrightarrow & 11 & 13 & 14 & 13 & 10 & 6 & 3 & 0 & 0 & & & & & & \ \hline \end{tabular}

\begin{tabular}{|l|*{15}{c|}} \hline Stitch & \textbf{1} & \textbf{2} & \textbf{3} & \textbf{4} & \textbf{5} & \textbf{6} & \textbf{7} & \textbf{8} & \textbf{9} & \textbf{10} & \textbf{11} & \textbf{12} & \textbf{13} & \textbf{14} & \textbf{15} \ \hline \updownarrow & 0 & 30 & 32 & 32 & 32 & 33 & 35 & 35 & 37 & 35 & 32 & 30 & 30 & 29 & 26 \ \hline \leftrightarrow & 0 & 0 & 1 & 7 & 10 & 12 & 11 & 8 & 12 & 14 & 14 & 11 & 5 & 3 & 8 \ \hline Stitch & \textbf{16} & \textbf{17} & \textbf{18} & \textbf{19} & \textbf{20} & \textbf{21} & \textbf{22} & \textbf{23} & \textbf{24} & \textbf{25} & \textbf{26} & \textbf{27} & \textbf{28} & \textbf{29} & \textbf{30} \ \hline \updownarrow & 24 & 18 & 13 & 12 & 13 & 10 & 12 & 8 & 12 & 7 & 12 & 6 & 10 & 5 & 10 \ \hline \leftrightarrow & 10 & 13 & 14 & 14 & 12 & 11 & 10 & 9 & 8 & 6 & 6 & 3 & 2 & 0 & 2 \ \hline Stitch & \textbf{31} & \textbf{32} & \textbf{33} & \textbf{34} & \textbf{35} & \textbf{36} & \textbf{37} & \textbf{38} & \textbf{39} & \textbf{40} & \textbf{41} & \textbf{42} & \textbf{43} & \textbf{44} & \textbf{45} \ \hline \updownarrow & 16 & 19 & 23 & 22 & 17 & 22 & 23 & 19 & 42 & & & & & & \ \hline \leftrightarrow & 1 & 0 & 0 & 6 & 10 & 6 & 0 & 0 & 0 & & & & & & \ \hline \end{tabular}

\begin{tabular}{|l|*{15}{c|}} \hline Stitch & \textbf{1} & \textbf{2} & \textbf{3} & \textbf{4} & \textbf{5} & \textbf{6} & \textbf{7} & \textbf{8} & \textbf{9} & \textbf{10} & \textbf{11} & \textbf{12} & \textbf{13} & \textbf{14} & \textbf{15} \ \hline \updownarrow & 0 & 3 & 5 & 8 & 12 & 17 & 20 & 24 & 27 & 29 & 31 & 32 & 30 & 27 & 24 \ \hline \leftrightarrow & 0 & 5 & 8 & 11 & 13 & 14 & 14 & 13 & 12 & 11 & 9 & 6 & 3 & 1 & 0 \ \hline Stitch & \textbf{16} & \textbf{17} & \textbf{18} & \textbf{19} & \textbf{20} & \textbf{21} & \textbf{22} & \textbf{23} & \textbf{24} & \textbf{25} & \textbf{26} & \textbf{27} & \textbf{28} & \textbf{29} & \textbf{30} \ \hline \updownarrow & 21 & 18 & 16 & 15 & 15 & 16 & 18 & 21 & 25 & 28 & 33 & 37 & 41 & 43 & 44 \ \hline \leftrightarrow & 0 & 1 & 3 & 5 & 8 & 10 & 12 & 13 & 14 & 14 & 13 & 11 & 8 & 5 & 0 \ \hline Stitch & \textbf{31} & \textbf{32} & \textbf{33} & \textbf{34} & \textbf{35} & \textbf{36} & \textbf{37} & \textbf{38} & \textbf{39} & \textbf{40} & \textbf{41} & \textbf{42} & \textbf{43} & \textbf{44} & \textbf{45} \ \hline \updownarrow & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & \ \hline \leftrightarrow & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & \ \hline \end{tabular}

\begin{tabular}{|l|*{15}{c|}} \hline Stitch & \textbf{1} & \textbf{2} & \textbf{3} & \textbf{4} & \textbf{5} & \textbf{6} & \textbf{7} & \textbf{8} & \textbf{9} & \textbf{10} & \textbf{11} & \textbf{12} & \textbf{13} & \textbf{14} & \textbf{15} \ \hline \updownarrow & 0 & 5 & 4 & 5 & 8 & 7 & 8 & 11 & 11 & 11 & 16 & 11 & 7 & 4 & 0 \ \hline \leftrightarrow & 7 & 7 & 3 & 7 & 7 & 0 & 7 & 7 & 3 & 7 & 7 & 3 & 0 & 3 & 7 \ \hline Stitch & \textbf{16} & \textbf{17} & \textbf{18} & \textbf{19} & \textbf{20} & \textbf{21} & \textbf{22} & \textbf{23} & \textbf{24} & \textbf{25} & \textbf{26} & \textbf{27} & \textbf{28} & \textbf{29} & \textbf{30} \ \hline \updownarrow & 4 & 7 & 11 & 16 & 21 & 20 & 21 & 24 & 23 & 24 & 27 & 27 & 27 & 32 & 27 \ \hline \leftrightarrow & 11 & 14 & 11 & 7 & 7 & 11 & 7 & 7 & 14 & 7 & 7 & 11 & 7 & 7 & 11 \ \hline Stitch & \textbf{31} & \textbf{32} & \textbf{33} & \textbf{34} & \textbf{35} & \textbf{36} & \textbf{37} & \textbf{38} & \textbf{39} & \textbf{40} & \textbf{41} & \textbf{42} & \textbf{43} & \textbf{44} & \textbf{45} \ \hline \updownarrow & 23 & 20 & 16 & 20 & 23 & 27 & 32 & & & & & & & & \ \hline \leftrightarrow & 14 & 11 & 7 & 3 & 0 & 3 & 7 & & & & & & & & \ \hline \end{tabular}

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ENTERING STITCH DATA

Key Functions

1. This area displays the stitch being created.
2. Displays the number of the present set point over the total number of points in the stitch.
3. Displays the y-coordinate of □ over the x-coordinate of □.

ENTERING STITCH DATA

1 Press [Character / Decorative Stitch].

2 Press [icon of pen on grid].

3 Use [arrow keys] to move [pen icon] to the coordinates of the first point on the grid sheet. → Press [grid icon] to change the direction of the grid sheet.

① Currently selected point/Total number of points ② Coordinates of [pen icon]

Memo You can also use the touch pen to enter data.

4 Press [SET] to add the point indicated by [pen icon].

5 Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the first two points.

• To sew three stitches, press the key so that it appears as [icon with three vertical lines].

6 Use [arrow keys] to move [pen icon] to the second point and press [SET].

7 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 continuous line.

• Press [POINT DELETE] to delete a selected point entered.

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8 Press [SEWING].

Memo

• If you have entered points that are too close together, the fabric may not feed properly. Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space between points.
• If the stitch design is to be repeated and linked, make sure that linking stitches are added so that the stitch designs will not overlap.

① Linking stitches

9 If necessary, adjust any settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length.

• Press [RETURN] to return to the stitch selection screen.
• Press [EDIT] to edit the custom stitch being created.

■ Moving a Point

1 Press [▲] or [▼] to move [pencil icon] to the point that you want to move.

• To move [pencil icon] to the first point, press [▲].
• To move [pencil icon] to the last point, press [▼].
• You can also move [pencil icon] by using the touch pen.

2 Use [arrow keys] to move the point.

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■ Moving Part or All of the Design

1. Press \blacktriangle or \blacktriangledown to move \boldsymbol\diamondsuit to the first point of the section that you want to move.
   • To move \boldsymbol\diamondsuit to the first point, press \blacktriangle.
   • To move \boldsymbol\diamondsuit to the last point, press \blacktriangledown.
   • You can also move \boldsymbol\diamondsuit by using the touch pen.

2. Press [BLOCK MOVE].

\rightarrow The selected point and all points that were entered after it are selected.

3. Press \blacktriangle or \blacktriangledown to move the section.

4. Press [SET].

\rightarrow The section will be moved.

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■ Inserting New Points

1. Press \blacktriangle or \blacktriangledown to move \boldsymbol\diamond to a place on the design where you want to add a new point.

   • To move \boldsymbol\diamond to the first point, press \blacktriangle.
   • To move \boldsymbol\diamond to the last point, press \blacktriangledown.
   • You can also move \boldsymbol\diamond by using the touch pen.

2. Press INSERT.

\rightarrow A new point is entered and \boldsymbol\diamond moves to it.

3. Use \beginmatrix \nwarrow & \uparrow & \nearrow \ \leftarrow & \rightarrow \ \swarrow & \downarrow & \searrow \endmatrix to move the point.

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USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES

Saving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s Memory

Stitch patterns created using the MY CUSTOM STITCH™ function can be saved for later use. The machine’s memory can hold up to 15 custom stitches.

Note Do not turn off the machine while the “Saving” screen is displayed, otherwise you may lose the custom stitches that you are saving.

Memo

• It takes a few seconds to save a custom stitch in the machine’s memory.
• See page 135 for information on retrieving a saved stitch pattern.

1 Press [MEMORY].

2 Press [icon].

• Press [CLOSE] to return to the previous screen without saving the custom stitch.

→ The “Saving” screen appears. When the custom stitch is saved, the previous screen appears automatically.

■ If the Memory Is Full If this screen appears while you are trying to save a custom stitch on the machine’s memory, the memory is too full to hold the currently selected custom stitch. To save the custom stitch in the machine’s memory, you have to delete a previously saved custom stitch.

1 Press [DELETE].

• Press [CANCEL] to return to the previous screen without saving the custom stitch.

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2 Select a custom stitch to be deleted.

• Press CHECK to view the entire custom stitch.
• Press CLOSE if you do not want to delete the custom stitch.

① Saved custom stitches

3 Press DELETE .

→ A confirmation message appears.

4 Press OK .

• If you decide not to delete the custom stitch, press CANCEL .

→ The old custom stitch is deleted, and the new custom stitch is automatically saved.

Saving Custom Stitches to the Computer

Using the included USB cable, connect the sewing machine to your computer so that custom stitches can be saved to your computer. For details on saving custom stitches, see “Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer” on page 121.

Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s Memory

1 Press [icon].

→ The pocket selection screen appears.

2 Select a custom stitch to be retrieved.

• Press CHECK to view the entire custom stitch.
• Press CLOSE to return to the previous screen without saving the custom stitch.

① Saved custom stitches

USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES

3 Press RETRIEVE.

• Press DELETE to delete the custom stitch.

→ The selected custom stitch is retrieved and the sewing screen appears.

Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer

Using the included USB cable, connect the sewing machine to your computer so that custom stitches can be retrieved from your computer.

For details on retrieving custom stitches, see “Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer” on page 123.

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Chapter 6

Appendix

• CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........ 138

• Cleaning the LCD ........ 138
• Cleaning the Machine Casing ........ 138
• Cleaning the Race ........ 138
• Cleaning the Bobbin Case ........ 139

• ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ........ 140

• Screen Visibility Is Low ........ 140
• Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning ........ 140

• TROUBLESHOOTING ........ 142
• ERROR MESSAGES ........ 145

• ■Alarm ........ 147

• SPECIFICATIONS ........ 148
• UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE ........ 149
• STITCH SETTING CHART ........ 151
• INDEX ........ 159

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

• Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result.

Cleaning the LCD

If the surface of the LCD is dirty, lightly wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents or detergents.

Cleaning the Machine Casing

If the surface of the machine is dirty, dampen a cloth with a neutral detergent, wring it out firmly, and then wipe the surface. Then, wipe again with a dry cloth.

Cleaning the Race

If dust or dirt collects in the race or bobbin case, the machine will not run well, and the bobbin thread detection function may not operate. Keep the machine clean for best results.

1. Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.
2. Lower the presser foot.
3. Turn off the machine.
4. Remove the needle and the presser foot holder (see page 34 through 36).
5. Remove the flat bed attachment.
6. Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you.

① Needle plate cover

7. Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

① Bobbin case

8. Use the included cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and its surrounding area.

① Cleaning brush ② Race

Note Do not apply oil to the race.

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9 Insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.

① Projection Spring

10 Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back into place.

① Needle plate cover ② Tabs

Note

• Never use a bobbin case that is scratched; otherwise, the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may suffer.
• For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3153-151), contact your nearest authorized dealer.
• Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed. Otherwise, the needle may break.

Cleaning the Bobbin Case

Thread wax and dust easily collect around the notch in the tension spring on the bobbin case, resulting in an incorrect thread tension. Therefore, the bobbin case should be cleaned as necessary should tension problems arise. When cleaning the bobbin case, use business card stock or another type of paper of similar thickness and sturdiness in order to prevent pieces of paper tearing off and getting lodged in the bobbin case.

1 Follow steps from "Cleaning the Race" on page 138 to remove the bobbin case.

2 Using a piece of paper of adequate thickness and sturdiness, slide the paper between the tension plate base and the tension spring and also slide the paper behind the notch of the spring to remove any dirt or dust.

① Tension plate base ② Notch ③ Paper (e.g. business card type) ④ Tension spring ⑤ Bobbin case projection (stopper)

Memo Do not bend the tension spring. In addition, do not use anything other than recommended paper to clean the bobbin case.

3 Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and dust from inside the bobbin case.

4 Reinsert the bobbin case and needle plate cover assuring the bobbin case projection (stopper) is touching the bracket spring.

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ADJUSTING THE SCREEN

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN

Screen Visibility Is Low

If the screen is difficult to read when the machine is turned on, follow the procedure described below.

1. Turn off the machine, hold your finger anywhere on the screen, and then turn the machine on.

→ The BRIGHTNESS OF LCD screen appears.

Memo Continue touching the LCD until the screen shown below appears.

2. Press [−] or [+] to adjust the brightness of the screen.

3. Turn the machine off, then on again.

Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning

If the screen does not respond correctly when a key is pressed (the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation), follow the procedure described below to make the proper adjustments.

1. Turn off the machine, hold your finger anywhere on the screen, and then turn the machine on.

→ The BRIGHTNESS OF LCD screen appears.

2. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button.

→ The touch panel adjustment screen appears.

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3 Using the included touch pen, lightly touch the center of each ×, in order from 1 to 5.

• If the buzzer sounds one time after you press number 5, the operation is finished, and “SUCESST” appears on the screen. If the buzzer sounds twice, there was an error. In this case, repeat the steps above.

Note Only use the included touch pen to touch the screen. Do not use a mechanical pencil, screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object. Do not apply a strong force to the display, otherwise damage to the display may result.

4 After making the necessary touch panel adjustment, turn the machine off, then on again.

Note If you finish the touch panel adjustment and the screen still does not respond, or if you cannot complete the adjustment, contact your authorized dealer.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 dealer.

Memo

This machine is equipped with a simple troubleshooting feature that can be used in case minor problems occur during sewing. Press ? , and then press TROUBLESHOOTING to display a list of problems. Press the key for the appropriate problem, and then check for the causes that are displayed.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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CAUTION

• This machine is equipped with a thread detection device. If the “Start/Stop” button is pushed before the upper threading is done, the machine will not operate properly. Also, depending on the pattern selected, the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is raised. This is due to the needle bar release mechanism. At these times, the machine will make a sound different from that made during normal sewing. This is not the sign of a malfunction.
• If the power is disconnected during sewing: Turn the main power to OFF and unplug the machine. If you restart the machine, follow the instructions for operating the machine correctly.

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ERROR MESSAGES

If the “Start/Stop button” or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed before the machine is correctly set up or if an incorrect operation is performed, the machine stops and informs you of the error with an alarm and an error message. If an error message appears, correct the problem according to the instructions in the message.

(The message that is displayed can be cancelled either by pressing CLOSE or performing the operation correctly.)

This message is displayed if a malfunction occurred.

This message is displayed when you try to use the needle threader lever while twin needle sewing is set.

This message is displayed when the upper thread is broken or not threaded correctly, and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed.

This message is displayed when a buttonhole stitch is selected and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised.

CAUTION

• Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press the “Start/Stop” button without rethreading the machine, the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury.

This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button, “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button, “Thread Cutter” button or “Presser Foot Lifter” button is pressed while the presser foot lever is raised/the needle is lowered.

This message is displayed when using USB cable to download information from PC to machine.

This message is displayed when the memory is full and the stitch or pattern cannot be saved.

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ERROR MESSAGES

This message is displayed when

is pressed while the presser foot is raised.

This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out.

This message is displayed when

or

is pressed after a pattern is selected.

This message is displayed when the bobbin is being wound, and the motor locks because the thread is tangled, etc.

This message is displayed when

is pressed while a utility stitch is selected.

This message is displayed when the machine is turned on while the needle is lowered.

This message is displayed when a stitch other than a buttonhole stitch is selected and the "Start/Stop" button or the "Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch" button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered.

This message is displayed when the "Start/Stop" button is pressed while the foot controller is connected.

Saving the upgrade file. Do not turn MAIN power to OFF. This message is displayed while upgrade file is being downloaded to machine.

This message is displayed when the motor locks up due to tangled thread or for other reasons related to thread delivery.

ERROR MESSAGES

This function can not be used while the machine is in twin needle mode. Cancel twin needle mode and choose the function again. CLOSE

This message is displayed when the machine is set for twin needle sewing and a pattern that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected.

Turn off the power and replace the needle plate.

This message is displayed when you try to sew with a stitch other than a middle needle position stitch while the single-hole needle plate is installed. This message is displayed when the needle plate is removed with the machine on.

Use the presser foot lifter button to lower the presser foot. CLOSE

This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button, “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button, or the “Thread Cutter” button is pressed while the presser foot is raised.

When the speed controller is set to control the zigzag stitch width, the "Start/Stop" button does not operate. CLOSE

This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed while the sewing speed controller is set to control the zigzag stitch width.

■ Alarm

If an incorrect operation is performed, the machine beeps two or four times.

Memo

To turn the alarm on or off, press . For details, see page 22.

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SPECIFICATIONS

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE

You can use a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine. When an upgrade program is available on www.brother.com, please download the files following the instructions on the web site and steps below.

Note There are two upgrade files. Be sure to download both files successively.

Memo

• When the machine’s software is upgraded, saved combinations of character and decorative stitches are erased.
• While the software is being upgraded, the buzzer will not sound when a key is pressed.

1. While holding the “Presser Foot Lifter” button pressed, turn on the machine. → The following screen appears.

Press LOAD after saving the upgrade file in the machine. [LOAD]

2. Plug the USB cable connectors into the corresponding USB ports on the computer and on the machine. → The “Removable Disk” icon appears in “My Computer” on the computer.

3. Copy the upgrade file to “Removable Disk”.

Removable Disk (I:) File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back Search Folders File and Folder Tasks Make a new folder Publish this folder to the Web Share this folder Other Places My Computer My Documents Shared Documents My Network Places Details

→ The message “Connected to PC. Do not disconnect the USB cable.” appears.

4. When the screen shown in step 1 appears again, press [LOAD]. → The message “Saving the upgrade file. Do not turn main power to OFF.” appears. The download takes about 3 minutes.

5. When the following screen appears, the first upgrade file is downloaded.

Press LOAD after saving the upgrade file in the machine. [LOAD]

6. Copy the second upgrade file to “Removable Disk”.

7. When the screen shown in step 1 appears again, press [LOAD]. → The message “Saving the upgrade file. Do not turn main power to OFF.” appears. The download takes about 3 minutes.

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8 When the following screen appears, upgrading is completed.

Note If an error occurred, an error message appears in red. At this time, turn the machine off, and then start the procedure again from step 1.

9 Disconnect the USB cable, and turn the machine off, then on again.

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Note
When using the twin needle (see page 32), be sure to attach presser foot “J”.

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INDEX

INDEX

Numerics

• 1/4" quilting foot with guide ........ 58

A

• accessories ........ 11
• air vent ........ 9
• alarm ........ 147 alphabet patterns
• character/decorative stitches ........ 103
• appliqués ........ 60, 72, 80
• arrow keys ........ 129
• attaching elastic tape ........ 74, 84
• automatic drop feed ........ 62, 94
• automatic fabric sensor system ........ 22, 48
• automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching ........ 45
• automatic thread cutting key ........ 46

B

• back to beginning key ........ 108, 111
• bar tacks ........ 92
• basting ........ 68
• blind hem stitch ........ 79
• block move key ........ 131
• bobbin ........ 25, 28
• bobbin cover ........ 10, 28
• bobbin holder ........ 26 bobbin thread
• inserting ........ 28
• pulling up ........ 28
• winding ........ 25
• bobbin winder ........ 9
• bobbin winding thread guide ........ 9, 26, 27
• button sewing ........ 94
• buttonhole lever ........ 10, 88, 92
• buttonhole stitches ........ 87

C

character/decorative stitches

• adjusting ........ 106
• combining ........ 112
• editing ........ 108
• key functions ........ 108
• retrieving ........ 122, 123, 135
• saving ........ 119, 121, 134
• selecting ........ 102
• sewing ........ 105
• stitch selection screens ........ 102
• cleaning ........ 138 combining
• character/decorative stitches ........ 112
• crazy quilts ........ 73

D

• daisy stitch ........ 85
• darning ........ 91
• darts ........ 69
• drawn work ........ 85, 86
• drop feed key ........ 21

E

• echo quilting ........ 64 editing

INDEX

N needle

• changing the position ........ 68
• fabric/thread/needle combinations ........ 37
• replacing ........ 35
• settings ........ 19
• twin needle ........ 32
• needle bar thread guide ........ 10, 30, 32
• needle clamp screw ........ 10
• needle mode selection key (single/twin) ........ 32, 33
• needle plate ........ 10
• needle plate cover ........ 10, 138
• needle position ........ 68
• needle position button ........ 11
• needle threader lever ........ 9, 31

O

• operation buttons ........ 9, 11
• options ........ 16
• overcasting ........ 72, 74, 75

P

• patchwork ........ 73
• pattern explanation key ........ 24
• piecing ........ 58
• pin tucks ........ 71
• pivoting ........ 22, 47
• point delete key ........ 129
• power cord ........ 18
• presser foot ........ 10
• pressure ........ 22, 48
• replacing ........ 34
• presser foot code ........ 19
• presser foot holder ........ 10, 34
• presser foot lever ........ 9, 43
• presser foot lifter button ........ 11
• presser foot/needle exchange key ........ 32, 34, 35
• pretension disk ........ 26, 27

Q

• quilting ........ 56
• free-motion ........ 62

R

• reinforcement stitching ........ 42, 45 retrieving
• character/decorative stitches ........ 122, 135
• computer ........ 123, 135
• reverse stitching ........ 42, 45, 66
• reverse/reinforcement stitch button ........ 11, 42

S

• satin stitching ........ 61 saving
• character/decorative stitches ........ 119
• computer ........ 121, 134
• machine's memory ........ 119
• utility stitches ........ 53
• scalloping ........ 81 screen
• adjusting ........ 140
• locking ........ 49
• securing stitching ........ 42
• set key ........ 129 settings
• automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching ........ 45
• automatic thread cutting ........ 46
• LCD density ........ 22, 140
• stitch length ........ 44
• thread tension ........ 45
• zigzag width ........ 44
• sewing speed controller ........ 9, 11, 40
• sewing type selection key ........ 54
• shell tuck stitching ........ 81
• side cutter ........ 77
• single/repeat sewing key ........ 110
• single/triple stitching key ........ 129
• size key ........ 109
• smocking ........ 82
• specifications ........ 148
• spool cap ........ 9
• Spool net ........ 15
• spool pin ........ 9
• spool stand ........ 12
• start/stop button ........ 11, 40
• step patterns ........ 117
• stitch length ........ 44
• stitch width ........ 44
• stitching density ........ 110
• straight stitch ........ 66
• supplemental spool pin ........ 9, 25, 32

T thread

• fabric/thread/needle combinations ........ 37
• thread cutter ........ 9, 31
• thread cutter button ........ 11, 41, 46
• thread guide ........ 9, 26, 27, 32
• thread guide plate ........ 9, 27, 30
• thread take-up lever check window ........ 9, 30, 31
• thread tension ........ 45
• top cover ........ 9
• topstitching ........ 59, 82
• touch pen ........ 15, 141
• holder ........ 9

U

• upgrading ........ 149
• upper threading ........ 29
• twin needle ........ 32
• USB connector ........ 9 USB port
• for computer ........ 121, 134
• utility stitches ........ 24, 54
• key functions ........ 20
• saving ........ 53
• selecting a stitch ........ 53
• sewing ........ 40
• sewing type selection key ........ 54
• stitch selection screens ........ 52

V

• vertical mirror image key ........ 109

W

• walking foot ........ 59
• wide table ........ 38

Z

• zigzag stitch ........ 72
• stitch width ........ 44
• zipper insertion ........ 97

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D6_Quilt _BrotherE_cover Pantone 285 K

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Operation Manual

Getting Ready

Sewing Basics

Utility Stitches

Character/ Decorative Stitches

My Custom Stitch

Appendix

882-U60

Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine

Operation Manual

English 882-U60 XE0783-001 Printed in Taiwan

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