Brother Correctoball Xl1 Manual
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29 2 ■Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. Note ●If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper threading” (page 16) and rethread. Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension- control dial to a higher number.■Bobbin tension is too loose Loops may appear on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with thin thread. Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- control dial to a lower number. If the problem persists, increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the screw clockwise with a small screwdriver. Be sure not to turn the screw more than one full turn. In addition, be sure to return the screw to its original position before the next time that the machine is used. Note ●The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is needed. 1 2 3 45 aWrong side bSurface cUpper thread dLower thread eLoops appear on wrong side of fabric 1 2 3 4 5 aWrong side bSurface cUpper thread dLower thread eLoops appear on surface of fabric LS2125.book Page 29 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 30 USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be achieved. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project. Changing the sewing direction aWhen the stitching reaches a corner, stop the sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle was raised, lower the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). bRaise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric. Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot. cLower the presser foot lever and continue sewing. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch. Sewing thick fabrics ■If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. ●When using the twin needle, be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break. CAUTION ●If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inches) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. CAUTION LS2125.book Page 30 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
31 2 Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. aStabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. aBasting Using a free-arm style Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to-reach areas. To change your machine to the free-arm style, lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to remove it. aFlat bed attachment LS2125.book Page 31 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 32 3UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use the zigzag stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. aSelect a stitch. • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 26). bLower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching. cStart sawing. • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 27). Memo ●When sewing with a zigzag stitch, use straight stitches at the beginning and end of the zigzag stitch for reinforcement. dWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread. • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 27). Number on dialStitch nameApplication 2 Zigzag stitch Overcasting and attaching appliqués. Select the desired width. 3 Zigzag stitch 4 Zigzag stitch 5 Zigzag (satin) stitchOvercasting and attaching appliqués with the decorative satin stitches. ●Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. CAUTION LS2125.book Page 32 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
33 3 Basic stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Two stitches are available for basic stitching. aBaste or pin together the fabric pieces. bSelect a stitch. • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 26). cLower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching. dStart sewing. • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 27). eWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread. • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 27). Blind hem stitching You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. aReverse the skirt or pants. aRight side of fabric bBottom side b Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press. aWrong side of fabric bRight side of fabric Number on dialStitch nameApplication 6 Straight stitch (Center needle position)Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or darning, etc. 7 Straight stitch (Left needle position)Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. Number on dialStitch nameApplication 8 Stretch blind StitchBlind hem stitching on stretch fabrics. LS2125.book Page 33 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 34 cUse a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm (3/16 inches) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. aWrong side of fabric bRight side of fabric cEdge of fabric dBasting stitching e5 mm (3/16 inches) d Fold back the fabric inside along the basting. aWrong side of fabric bEdge of fabric cBasting d5 mm (3/16 inches)e Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric with the wrong side facing up. aWrong side of fabric bBasting cEdge of fabric f Select the stretch blind stitch (8). gRemove the flat bed attachment and make free-arm sewing possible. • For details on free-arm sewing, refer to“Using a free-arm style” (page 31). hSlide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm, make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. aArm LS2125.book Page 34 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
35 3 iPosition the fabric so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem, and then lower the presser foot lever. For invisible stitching, make sure that both threads are the same color as the fabric. aNeedle bNeedle drop point cFold of hem dWrong side of fabric j Sew along the fold of the hem. kRemove the basting stitching and turn the fabric right side up. Darning Reinforce points that will be subject to strain. aPlace the darning plate on the needle plate as shown below, and then remove both the presser foot and presser foot holder assembly. bSelect the desired length for straight stitch (6). cPlace the fabric to be darned under the presser foot together with a fabric underlay for reinforcement. dStart sewing while gently moving the fabric with your hands, alternately drawing the fabric away and pulling it toward you. eStop sewing when the portion to be darned is filled with parallel stitching. aWrong side of fabricbRight side of fabric Number on dialStitch nameApplication 6 Straight stitch (Center needle position)Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or darning, etc. LS2125.book Page 35 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 36 BUTTONHOLE SEWING Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. aReinforcement stitching Making the buttonhole The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. aPresser foot scale bPin cMarks on buttonhole foot d5 mm (3/16 inches) Memo ●Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric. ●When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, place stabilizer material under the fablic. aUse chalk to mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric. aMarks on fabric b Attach buttonhole foot “A” and push the outside frame back until the sliding insert reaches the front of the outside frame. cSelect stitch “a” of the 4-step automatic buttonhole (1). dPosition the fabric under the presser foot so that the middle of the front chalk line is directly in the center of the presser foot and aligned with the two red lines on the insert. Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. aMark on fabric bRed marks on the sliding insert e Start sewing. Sew 5 to 6 stitches. Number on dialStitch nameApplication 1 4-step automatic buttonholeButtonholes on medium weight fabrics. StepSewn portion Step a (Front end of button hole) Step b (Left side) Step c (Back end of button hole) Step d (Right side) 1 LS2125.book Page 36 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
37 3 fStop sewing when the needle is at the left side of the stitching, and then raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. gSelect stitch “b” of the 4-step automatic buttonhole (1). hStart sewing, and then sew the length of the chalk line. iStop sewing when the needle is at the right side of the stitching, and then raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. jSelect stitch “c” (same as “a”) of the 4-step automatic buttonhole (1). kStart sewing. Sew 5 to 6 stitches. lStop sewing when the needle is at the right side of the stitching, and then raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. mSelect stitch “d” of the 4-step automatic buttonhole (1). nStart sewing. Sew the right side of the buttonhole until the needle reaches the stitching sewn in step e. For reinforcement, turn the fabric 90 degrees counterclockwise, select the straight stitch (6 through 10) with the desired length, and then sew to the edge of the front bar tack. oRaise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and cut the thread. pInsert a pin at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole. aSeam ripper bPin ●When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips. Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended. 1 2 CAUTION LS2125.book Page 37 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 38 Adjusting buitching stitching If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is not uniform, the stitching can adjusted with the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw. aButtonhole fine-adjusting screw ■If the right side is too loose compared to the left side Use the enclosed large screwdriver to turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw in the - direction. ■If the right side is too tight compared to the left side Use the enclosed large screwdriver to turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw in the + direction. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. aMeasure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached, and then select the appropriate zigzag stitch (2, 3 or 4) according to the following table. bAttach the button sewing foot “M”. cPlace the darning plate on the needle plate as shown below. dPlace a button between the presser foot and the fabric. • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. Distance between holesNumber of dial 1.6 mm (1/16 inches) 2 3.2 mm (1/8 inches) 3 4.8 mm (3/16 inches) 4 LS2125.book Page 38 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM