Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

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cCheck that the needle drops at the desired 
position and lower the presser foot, making 
sure the upper thread passes underneath 
the buttonhole foot.
dLower the buttonhole lever so that it is 
positioned behind the metal bracket on the 
buttonhole foot.
aButtonhole lever
a Metal bracket 
eGently hold the end of the upper thread, 
and then press the “Start/Stop” button to 
start the machine. 
→Once sewing is completed, the machine 
automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then 
stops.
Note
 Pass the thread underneath the presser 
foot.
 Set the presser foot so that there is no gap  behind the section marked with an “A” (the 
shaded area in the illustration below). If 
there is a gap, the size of the darning will not 
be correct. 
Memo
 If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you start sewing, both threads are 
automatically cut after the reinforcement 
stitches are sewn. If the fabric does not feed 
(for example, because it is too thick), 
increase the stitch length setting.  
						

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Bar Tacks 
Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. 
aSelect .
bAttach buttonhole foot “A” and set the 
scale to the length of the bar tack you wish 
to sew.
aPresser foot scale 
b Completed length measurement 
c 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
cSet the fabric so that the pocket moves 
toward you during sewing.
dCheck the first needle drop point and lower 
the presser foot.
a2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch) 
StitchStitch namePresser 
footApplications
Stitch width [mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]Tw in  
needle
AutoManualAutoManual
Bar tack Reinforcement at opening of 
pocket, etc.2.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8) 0.4
(1/64) 0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Memo
 Bar tacks can be between 5 mm (approx. 
3/16 inch) and 28 mm (approx. 1-1/16 
inches). Bar tacks are usually between 5 
mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 10 mm (approx. 
3/8 inch).
Note
 Pass the thread underneath the presser 
foot. 
 Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole  foot backward as far as possible as shown in 
the illustration, making sure that there is no 
gap behind the part of the foot marked “A”. If 
the buttonhole foot is not slid back as far as 
possible, the bar tack will not be sewn to the 
correct size. 
						

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eLower the buttonhole lever so that it is 
positioned behind the metal bracket on the 
buttonhole foot.
aMetal bracket 
fGently hold the end of the upper thread and 
begin sewing. 
→When sewing is completed, the machine will sew 
reinforcement stitches and stop automatically.
■Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside 
the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot 
and allow for easier and even feeding.
a Presser foot 
b Thick paper
c Fabric
Memo
 If automatic thread cutting is turned on 
before you start sewing, both threads are 
automatically cut after the reinforcement 
stitches are sewn. If the fabric does not feed 
(for example, because it is too thick), 
increase the stitch length setting. 
						

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Button Sewing 
Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be attached, using the machine.
aSelect .
→The feed dogs are lowered automatically.
bRaise the presser foot.
cAttach button sewing foot “M”, slide the 
button along the metal plate and into the 
presser foot, and lower the presser foot.
aButton
b Metal plate
dRotate the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) to check that the needle 
goes into each hole correctly. 
* If the needle does not reach the holes on the left 
side, adjust the stitch width.
* To attach the button more securely, repeat the  process. 
eGently hold the end of the upper thread and 
start sewing. 
→The machine stops automatically when sewing is 
finished.
fFrom the wrong side of the fabric, pull the 
end of the bobbin thread to pull the upper 
thread through to the wrong side of the 
fabric. Tie the two thread ends together and 
cut the threads.
gAfter the button is attached, select another 
stitch and rotate the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs.
StitchStitch namePresser 
footApplications
Stitch width [mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]Tw in  
needle
AutoManualAutoManual
Button sewing Attaching buttons
3.5
(1/8) 2.5 - 4.5
(3/32 - 3/16) —
—N O
Note
 Do not use the automatic thread cutting function when sewing buttons. Otherwise, you will lose the 
thread ends. 
 CAUTION
 Make sure the needle does not strike the 
button during sewing. The needle may break 
and cause injury.  
						

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■Attaching 4 Hole Buttons
Sew the two holes closest to you. Then raise the 
presser foot and move the fabric so that the needle 
goes into the next two holes, and sew them in the 
same way. 
■Attaching a Shank to the Button 
aPull the shank lever toward you before 
sewing.
a Shank lever 
bPull the two ends of the upper thread 
between the button and the fabric, wind 
them around the shank, and then tie them 
firmly together. 
cTie the ends of the bobbin thread from the 
beginning and end of sewing together on 
the wrong side of the fabric.
dCut off any excess thread.
Note
 When sewing is completed, be sure to select 
the other stitch and rotate the handwheel 
toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the 
feed dogs. 
						

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Eyelet 
Use this stitch for making belt holes and other similar applications.
aSelect  or .
bUse     in either the stitch width 
display or the stitch length display to 
choose the size of the eyelet.
* Actual size
aLarge 7 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
b Medium 6 mm (approx. 15/64 inch)
c Small 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
cAttach monogramming foot “N”, then 
rotate the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) to check the needle 
drop position. 
aNeedle drop position 
dLower the presser foot and start sewing.
→When sewing is finished, the machine sews 
reinforcement stitches and stops automatically.
eUse the eyelet punch to make a hole in the 
center of the stitching.
StitchStitch namePresser 
footApplications
Stitch width [mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]Twi n  
needle
AutoManualAutoManual
Eyelet For making eyelets, holes on 
belts, etc.7.0
(1/4) 7.0 6.0 5.0
(1/4 15/64 3/16) 7.0
(1/4) 7.0 6.0 5.0
(1/4 15/64 3/16) NO
Star eyelet For making star-shaped eyelets 
on holes.
——— —N O
Note
 Only one size is available for  .
Note
 If the stitch pattern comes out poorly, make 
adjustments to “SEWING STITCH 
PATTERNS” on page 161. 
						

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Multi-directional Sewing 
(Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) 
Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or 
emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc.
aRemove the flat bed attachment to use the 
free-arm.
bSelect   and attach monogramming foot 
“N”.
cSet the needle in the fabric at the sewing 
start point, and sew seam “1” as shown.
aStart Point 
dSelect   and sew seam “2” as shown. 
* The fabric will move sideways, guide the fabric by 
hand to keep sewing straight.
eSelect   and sew seam “3” as shown. 
→The fabric feeds forward while stitching backward.
fSelect   and sew seam “4” as shown. 
→The seam will be connected to the starting point of 
seam 1.
Memo
 Insert the tubular piece of fabric onto the 
free-arm, and then sew in the order shown in 
the illustration.
Memo
 For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of 
this manual. 
						

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Zipper Insertion 
■Centered Zipper 
Use for bags and other such applications. 
aSelect .
bAttach presser foot “J” and sew straight 
stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to 
a basting stitch (see page 98) and sew to the 
top of the fabric.
a Basting stitches 
b Reverse stitches 
c End of zipper opening 
d Wrong side 
cPress the seam allowance open and attach 
the zipper with a basting stitch in the 
middle of each side of the zipper tape.
aBasting stitches 
b Zipper 
c Wrong side 
dRemove presser foot “J”. Align the right 
side of the pin in zipper foot “I” with the 
presser foot holder, and attach the zipper 
foot.
aRight 
b Left 
c Needle drop position 
eTopstitch 7 to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 to 
3/8 inch) from the seamed edge of the 
fabric, then remove the basting.
Memo
 For details on each stitch, refer to the 
“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of 
this manual.
Note
 Make sure you sew using the middle needle 
position. 
 CAUTION
 When using zipper foot “I”, make sure the 
straight stitch, middle needle position is 
selected. Rotate the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) to make sure the needle 
does not strike the presser foot. If another 
stitch is selected, the needle will strike the 
presser foot, causing the needle to break and 
possibly causing injury.
 CAUTION
 Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper during sewing. If the needle strikes the 
zipper, the needle may break, leading to 
injury. 
						

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■Inserting a Side Zipper 
Use for side zippers in skirts or dresses. 
aSelect .
bAttach presser foot “J” and sew straight 
stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to 
a basting stitch and sew to the top of the 
fabric.
a Reverse stitches 
b Wrong side of fabric 
c Basting stitches 
d End of zipper opening 
cPress the seam allowance open and align 
the folded hem along the teeth of the 
zipper, while maintaining 3 mm (approx. 
1/8 inch) of sewing space.
aZipper pull tab 
b Wrong side of fabric 
c Zipper teeth 
d End of zipper opening 
e 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) 
dRemove presser foot “J”. 
eAlign the right side of the pin in zipper foot 
“I” with the presser foot holder, and attach 
the presser foot.
aRight 
b Left 
c Needle drop position
fSet the presser foot in the 3 mm (approx. 
1/8 inch) margin. 
gStarting from the end of the zipper opening, 
sew to a point about 50 mm (approx. 
2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, then 
stop the machine. 
hPull down the zipper slider, then continue 
sewing to the edge of the fabric.
a50 mm (approx. 2 inches) 
b 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) 
Note
 Make sure you sew using the middle needle 
position. 
 CAUTION
 When using zipper foot “I”, make sure the 
straight stitch, middle needle position is 
selected. Rotate the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) to make sure the needle 
does not strike the presser foot. If another 
stitch is selected, the needle will strike the 
presser foot, causing the needle to break and 
possibly causing injury.
 CAUTION
 Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper during sewing. If the needle strikes the 
zipper, the needle may break, leading to 
injury. 
						

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iClose the zipper, turn the fabric over, and 
sew a basting stitch.
aFront of the skirt (wrong side of fabric) 
b Basting stitches 
c Front of the skirt (right side of fabric) 
d Back of the skirt (right side of fabric) 
jRemove the presser foot, and reattach it so 
that the left side of the pin is attached to the 
presser foot holder.
* When sewing the left side of the zipper, the needle 
should drop on the right side of the presser foot. 
When sewing the right side of the zipper, the needle 
should drop on the left side of the presser foot.
a Right 
b Left 
c Needle drop position 
kSet the fabric so that the left edge of the 
presser foot touches the edge of the zipper 
teeth. 
lSew reverse stitches at the top of the 
zipper, then continue sewing. 
mStop sewing about 50 mm (approx. 
2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, leave 
the needle in the fabric, and remove the 
basting stitches. 
nOpen the zipper and sew the rest of the 
seam.
aBasting stitches 
b 7 to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch) 
c Reverse stitches 
d 50 mm (approx. 2 inches) 
Edge Sewing
Using the built-in camera, the width of the area 
from the edge of the fabric to the stitching line can 
be measured and set for edge sewing.
This function can be used when the edge of the 
fabric is straight or a gentle curve.
aStraight
b Curved