Brother Correctoball Xl1 Manual
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39 3 eTurn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button. If the needle hits the button, return to step a. fStart sewing. • After sewing for about 10 seconds at a low speed, press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to sew a few reinforcement stitches. gPull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then cut the upper and lower threads, leaving a length of 15 cm (6 inches). hPull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. ●When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. CAUTION LS2125.book Page 39 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 40 ZIPPER INSERTION You can use the zipper foot “I” to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle. When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing the left side of the zipper, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot. aZipper foot “I” bRight pin for sewing the left side of the zipper cLeft pin for sewing the right side of the zipper a Select the desired length for straight stitch (6). bLower the presser foot lever and fix either the left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the shank. cFold the edge of the fabric 2 cm (3/4 inches) and place the zipper under the folded section. Lower the needle into the notch located either on the left or right side of the zipper foot. dSew from the bottom of the zipper toward the top on both sides. The needle should be positioned on the zipper side of the foot for best results. eTo sew the opposite side of the zipper, release the foot by pressing the button located at the back of the presser foot, fit the zipper foot on the other side of the zipper and continue sewing using the other side notch. Number on dialStitch nameApplication 6 Straight stitch (Center needle position)Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or darning, etc. ●Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. If you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. You may also be injured. CAUTION ●Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper, the needle may break and you may be injured. CAUTION LS2125.book Page 40 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
41 3 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING Zigzag stitches can be used for sewing appliqués, monogramming and embroidering. Appliqués You can create an appliqué by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration. aBaste the cut design to the fabric. bSelect a stitch. cCarefully sew around the edge of the design. Memo ●Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of stitching. dCut away any fabric that is left outside the stitching. eRemove the basting, if necessary. Monogramming and embroidering aPlace the darning plate on the needle plate as shown below, and then remove both the presser foot and presser foot holder assembly. 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. ●Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You may also be injured. CAUTION LS2125.book Page 41 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 42 bSelect a stitch. cDraw the lettering (for monogramming) or design (for embroidering) on the surface of the fabric. dPut the fabric in the embroidery hoop with the surface of the fabric facing up inside the well. ePlace the project under the needle and lower the presser bar. fDraw up the lower thread through the project at the starting position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), and then sew a few stitches to reinforce the stitching. gGrip the hoop with the thumbs and forefingers of both hands while pressing the fabric with the middle and third fingers, and support the outside of the hoop with your little fingers. hStart sewing.■Monogramming Sew the lettering at a constant speed by moving the hoop slowly. ■Embroidering Sew along the outline of the design by moving the hoop slowly. Then, sew to completely fill in the design with stitches by alternately sewing from the outline of the design to the inside and from the inside to the outline. Memo ●Be sure to keep the stitches close together. iSelect the desired length for straight stitch (6) and sew a few stitches for reinforcing. Memo ●When the hoop is moved quickly, the stitches are longer. When the hoop is moved slowly, the stitches are shorter. ●Be sure to keep your fingers away from moving parts, especially needles. CAUTION LS2125.book Page 42 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
43 3 DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Gathering aSelect the desired length for straight stitch (6). bLoosen the tension of the upper thread (to about 2). • For details, refer to “Thread tension” (page 28). cSew a single or multiple parallel rows of stitches. • Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread. dPull the bobbin threads to create gathers. Smooth the gathers by ironing them. Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. aFold the fabric along the bias. bSelect the shell tuck stitch (9), and increase the thread tension. • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 26). cSew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. dUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. Number on dialStitch nameApplication 6 Straight stitch (Center needle position)Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or darning, etc. Number on dialStitch nameApplication 9 Shell tuck stitchShell tuck stitching LS2125.book Page 43 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 44 Elastic stitching The elastic stitch can be used in 3 ways: mending, sewing elastic or joining fabric. Each is explained below. Select the elastic stitch (10). ■Mending Place the reinforcement fabric under the tear to be mended, and then sew over the tear. ■Sewing elastic tape Place the elastic tape on the fabric, and then sew over the elastic tape while holding the tape both in front and behind the presser foot.■Joining fabric Put the edges of the two pieces of fabric together, and then place them under the presser foot with the fabric edges under the center of the presser foot. Then, start sewing the edges of the two fabrics together. Memo ●Make reinforcing reverse stitches at the beginning and the end of stitching. Number on dialStitch nameApplication 10 Elastic stitchingMending, sewing elastic tape or joining fabric. LS2125.book Page 44 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
45 4 4APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Oiling aTurn off the machine and unplug it. bPut 2 to 3 drops of oil at each of the points indicated below. Be sure to wipe any excess oil off the machine. cAfter oiling, run the machine for a short time at a fast speed without thread. Memo ●Make sure to oil the machine once a week if you use it more than an hour a day. If you use it more often, oil every day. ●Sewing machine oil is available at your local sewing machine dealer or service center. ●Do not apply too much oil as it may soil the thread and fabric. Changing the bulb aTurn off the machine and unplug it. bLoosen the face plate screw. cRemove the face plate from the machine. Note ●Hold the face plate securely while removing or attaching it. ●Unplug the power supply cord before changing the bulb, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. CAUTION LS2125.book Page 45 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 46 dReplace the sewing light bulb. abulb bLoosen cTighten e Attach the face plate and fasten the screw again. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth. Cleaning the shuttle race aTurn off the machine and unplug it. bRaise the needle and the presser foot, and then remove the presser foot and the needle. cRemove the flat bed attachment and open the shuttle cover at the front of the free arm. dRemove the bobbin case by pulling its latch toward you and pulling it out from the shuttle race. aBobbin case latch e Slide the latch levers out from the retaining ring to remove it. aRetaining ring bLatch lever ●Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. CAUTION ●Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. CAUTION LS2125.book Page 46 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
47 4 fRemove the hook by grasping its center post and pulling it out. aRetaining ring bHook cHook center post g Use a brush to remove any accumulated lint and thread from the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body. aRetaining ring bDriver cRace body h Use a cloth dampened with machine oil to wipe the shuttle race in order to remove any lint. iClean the lint from the shuttle hook in the same manner as described in step h. jReassemble the hook and the retaining ring, and push the latch levers back into position. aRetaining ring bHook cLatch leverk Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and the needle before using the machine. Cleaning the feed dogs aTurn off the machine and unplug it. bRaise the needle and the presser foot, and then remove the presser foot and the needle. cRemove the flat bed attachment and open the shuttle cover at the front of the free arm. dRemove the needle plate by using a coin or screwdriver to remove the screws. eUse a brush to clean the lint from the upper part of the feed dogs and shuttle race body. fAttach the needle plate by using a coin or screwdriver. ●Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or be injured. CAUTION LS2125.book Page 47 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 48 Repacking the machine Keep the carton and packing materials for future use. When packing up the machine again, pack it properly as described below. If it is not packed properly, damage may occur during shipping. Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is needed. When sewing with thin thread on thin fabrics, the thread tension may not be adjusted adequately with the upper tension control dial. Therefore, the thread tension must be adjusted according to the procedure described below. Note ●Remember to return the screw to its original setting before starting your next project. ■Bobbin tension is too loose Loops appear on the surface of the fabric. Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- control dial to a lower number. Note ●If the loops still appear on the surface of the fabric after you adjust the upper tension, the bobbin thread may be too loose. In this case, turn the screw clockwise, being careful not to over-tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to increase bobbin tension. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to match the bobbin thread. a Screw ●This packing material is designed to prevent damage in transit. ● Save this packing material in case it is needed to transport this sewing machine. IMPORTANT 1 2 3 4 5 aWrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric LS2125_Appendix.fm Page 48 Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:09 AM