Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

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Character/Decorative Stitches
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dPress   and then enter “lue”.
ePress   to enter a space.
fPress   again and enter “S”.
aJumping stitch
* Remove the jumping stitches after sewing.
gPress   and then enter “ky”.
* If you want to continue entering characters in a 
different font, press  , and then repeat from 
step 
a.
■Deleting Characters
aPress   to delete the last character. 
a
Memo
 Characters are deleted individually starting 
with the last character entered. 
						

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bSelect the correct character. 
■Adjusting the Character Spacing
The space between the characters can be adjusted.
aPress .
→ The character spacing window appears.
bPress     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.
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10.18
20.36
30.54
40.72
50.9
61.08
71.26
81.44
91.62
10 1.8
Memo
 The default setting is “0”. No number less  than “0” can be set.
 Changing character spacing by this method,  pertains to all characters. Spacing changes 
are valid not only while entering characters 
but also before and after the entering of 
characters. 
						

							SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
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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.
Basic Sewing
aSelect a stitch pattern. 
bAttach monogramming foot “N”. 
cPlace the fabric under the presser foot, pull 
the upper thread out to the side, and then 
lower the presser foot. 
dPress the “Start/Stop” button to start 
sewing.
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. 
 When sewing satin stitch patterns, there may be shrinking or bunching of stitches, so be sure to attach  a stabilizer material. 
 Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing.
Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, attach stabilizer on the  wrong side of the fabric. If you do not wish to do so,  place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper.
aFabric
b Stabilizer
c Thin paper
Thread #50 - #60
Needle With lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: the Ball point needle (golden colored)
With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14
Presser foot Monogramming foot “N”. Using another presser foot may give inferior results.
 CAUTION
 When sewing 7 mm satin stitch patterns and the stitches are bunched, lengthen the stitch 
length. If you continue sewing when the 
stitches are bunched, the needle may bend or 
break (“Setting the Stitch Length” on page 79).  
						

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ePress the “Start/Stop” button to stop 
sewing. 
fPress the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” 
button to sew reinforcement stitches. Making Adjustments 
Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, 
depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the 
stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your 
sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches 
using the same conditions as the real sewing, and 
adjust the stitch pattern as explained below. If the 
pattern does not turn out well even after making 
adjustments based on the   pattern, make 
adjustments for each pattern individually. 
aPress   and select   on 16/16.
Memo
 If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sew-ing, the pattern may not turn out correctly. 
Also, depending on the pattern, there may 
be movement to the left and right as well as 
front and back. Guide the fabric with your 
hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and 
even during sewing. 
Memo
 When sewing character stitches, the machine automatically sews reinforcement 
stitches at the beginning and end of each 
character. 
 When sewing is completed, trim any excess  thread between letters.
Note
 When sewing some patterns, the needle will temporarily pause in the raised position 
while the fabric is fed due to the operation of 
the needle bar separation mechanism which 
is used in this machine. At such times, a 
clicking sound different from the sound gen-
erated during sewing will be heard. This 
sound is normal and is not the sign of a mal-
function.  
						

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bAttach monogramming foot “N” and sew 
the pattern. 
cCompare the finished pattern to the 
illustration of the correct pattern below. 
dPress  , and then adjust the pattern 
with the “Fine Adjust Verti.” or “Fine 
Adjust Horiz.” displays. 
* If the pattern is bunched: Press   in the “Fine Adjust Verti.” display. 
→ The displayed value increases each time the button 
is pressed and the pattern will lengthen.
* If the pattern has gaps:  Press   in the “Fine Adjust Verti.” display. 
→ The displayed value decreases each time the button 
is pressed and the pattern will shorten. 
* If the pattern is skewed to the left:  Press   in the “Fine Adjust Horiz.” display. 
→ The displayed value increases each time the button 
is pressed and the pattern will slide to the right. 
* If the pattern is skewed to the right:  Press   in the “Fine Adjust Horiz.” display. 
→ The displayed value decreases each time the button 
is pressed and the pattern will slide to the left. 
eSew the stitch pattern again. 
* If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, make 
adjustments again. Adjust until the stitch pattern 
comes out correctly.
fPress   to return to the original screen. 
Memo
 You can sew with the setting screen on the display.  
						

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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.
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No.DisplayKey NameExplanationPage
a 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. 91
b Pivot key Press this key to select the pivot setting. When the pivot setting is selected, 
stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot 
automatically. In addition, when sewing is restarted, the presser foot is 
automatically lowered.
 If this key appears as  , the pivot function cannot be used.
 Be sure the needle position on page 3 of Machine Settings is set to the down position. 84
c Free motion mode key Press this key to enter free motion sewing mode.
The feed dog is lowered and presser foot is raised to a height appropriate for 
free motion quilting. 116
d Automatic 
reinforcement stitch 
keyPress this key to turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching mode.
81
e Automatic thread 
cutting keyPress this key to turn on the automatic thread cutting mode.
82
f Delete keyWhen you make a mistake selecting a stitch pattern, use this key to delete the 
mistake. When you make a mistake in combining stitch patterns, use this key 
to delete stitch patterns.  158, 159
g Stitch width and stitch 
length keyShows the stitch width and stitch length of the selected stitch pattern. The 
machine default settings are highlighted. 78-79
h Thread tension key Shows the thread tension setting for the selected stitch pattern. The machine 
default settings are highlighted 79
i Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations. 177-178
j Elongation key When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to choose from 5 
automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch 
length settings. 166
k Needle mode 
selection key 
(Single/Double)Press this key to choose single needle sewing or twin needle sewing.
60
l Size selection key Use this key to select the size of the stitch pattern (large, small). 166
m Vertical mirror image 
keyAfter selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a vertical mirror image 
of the stitch pattern. 166
n Horizontal mirror 
image keyAfter selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a horizontal mirror 
image of the stitch pattern. 167
o Single/Repeat sewing 
keyPress this key to choose single st
itches or continuous stitches. 167
p Back to beginning key When sewing is stopped, press this key to return to the beginning of the 
pattern. 168
q Image keyPress this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern. 168
r Home keyPress this key to return to the home page screen. 28
s Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various 
settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be 
changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings. 86
t Thread density key After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to change the thread density of 
the pattern. 167
u Character spacing key Press this key to  change the spacing of character patterns. 160 
						

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Changing the Size
Select a stitch pattern, then press   to change the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be 
sewn in the size highlighted on the key.
Actual Stitch Pattern Size 
* The size differs depending on the fabric and threads.
Changing the Length (for 7mm 
Satin Stitch Patterns Only) 
When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press  to choose from 5 automatic length settings, 
without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch 
length settings.
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image 
To create a vertical mirror image, select a stitch 
pattern then press  .
Memo
 If you continue entering stitch patterns after changing the size, those patterns will also be sewn in that  size.
 You cannot change the size of combined stitch patterns once the stitch pattern is entered.  
						

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Creating a Horizontal Mirror 
Image 
To create a horizontal mirror image, select a stitch 
pattern then press  .
Sewing a Pattern Continuously 
Press   to select continuous sewing or single 
stitch sewing.
Changing Thread Density 
(for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) 
After selecting a satin stitch pattern, press   to 
select your preferred thread density.
Memo
 To finish a complete motif while sewing the pattern continuously, you can press the 
 key while sewing. The machine will 
automatically stop when the motif is finished. 
 CAUTION
 If the stitches bunch when thread density is 
changed to  , return the thread density to 
. If you continue sewing when the stitches 
are bunched, the needle may bend or break. 
Memo
 Even if you select a new pattern after chang- ing the thread density, the thread density 
remains the same until you change it. 
 You cannot change thread density for a  combined pattern after additional patterns 
are added. 
						

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Returning to the Beginning of the 
Pattern
When sewing character/decorative stitches, you 
can return to the beginning of the pattern after trial 
sewing or when the stitching is sewn incorrectly.
aPress the “Start/Stop” button to stop the 
machine, and then press  .
→Sewing returns to the beginning of the selected 
pattern (“W”) from the point where sewing was 
stopped.
bPress the “Start/Stop” button to continue 
sewing.
Checking the Image
You can display an approximate size image of the 
selected stitch pattern. You can also check and 
change the colors of the image on the screen.
aPress .
→An image of the selected pattern is displayed.
bPress   to change the thread color in 
the image to red, blue, or black.
→The color changes every time you press the button.
Memo
 If this key is pressed when sewing is 
stopped, patterns can be added at the end 
of a combined stitch pattern. (In this exam-
ple, “!” is added.)