Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

							ERROR MESSAGES
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This message is displayed 
when the machine is 
retrieving a previously saved 
pattern while in embroidery 
edit mode. 
This message is displayed 
when, after selecting a 
pattern, , , or   is 
pressed and the pattern is 
about to be deleted. 
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 there is a possibility 
that the data for the selected 
pattern is corrupted.
This message is displayed 
when the buttonhole lever is 
down, a stitch other than a 
buttonhole is selected, and 
the “Start/ Stop” button or the 
“Reverse/Reinforcement 
Stitch” button is pushed. This message is displayed 
when the embroidery unit is 
attached and the power is 
turned on with the needle in 
the down position. 
This message is displayed 
when the selected stitch is 
not available for the specific 
function.
This message is displayed 
when you try to recall or save 
a pattern while no USB media 
is loaded.
This message is displayed 
when you try to use 
incompatible media. 
						

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This message is displayed 
when you attempt to select a 
pattern after the USB media 
in which the pattern is saved 
has been changed.
This message is displayed 
when an error occurs with the 
USB media.
This message is displayed 
while the USB media is 
transmitting.
This message is displayed 
when the memory is full and a 
pattern must be deleted.
This message is displayed 
when a button, such as the 
“Start/Stop” button, is pushed 
while the presser foot is 
raised.This message is displayed if 
some malfunction occurs.
This message is displayed 
when you try to use 
incompatible USB media.
For a list of compatible USB 
media, visit “ http://
solutions.brother.com ”.
This message is displayed 
when it seems that the upper 
thread has not been threaded 
correctly.
This message is displayed 
when  is pressed 
(the presser foot is raised).
This message is displayed 
when the file size exceeds 
the data capacity of the 
machine. 
Confirm the file size and 
format. (see page 40.) 
						

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■Alarm Sounds 
If the operation was performed incorrectly, an alarm 
sounds to indicate that an error occurred. If the 
operation was performed correctly, the machine 
beeps to confirm the operation.
 
This message appears if the 
file format is incompatible 
with this machine. Check the 
list of compatible file formats. 
(see page 40.)
This message is displayed 
when the image is deleted.
This message is displayed 
when you press 
 in the screen 
other than the Utility Stitch, or 
press   in the 
screen other than the Utility 
Stitch or Character/
Decorative Stitch.
This message appears when 
you try to start sewing utility 
or decorative/character 
stitches using the embroidery 
foot with the LED pointer 
attached to the machine.
This message is displayed 
when the “Start/Stop” button 
is pushed while the multi-
function foot controller is not 
connected correctly to the 
machine.
Memo
 To cancel the operation beep or to change  the volume, press  , display screen 
3/8, and then change the setting for 
“Speaker”. See page 36 for more details.  
						

							SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
* Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.
ItemSpecification
Sewing Machine 
(Box 1 of 3) Dimensions of machine
Approx. 61.5 cm (W) × 33.2 cm (H)  × 27.0 cm (D) (approx. 
24-7/32 inches (W)  × 13-5/64 inches (H)  × 10-5/8 inches (D))
Dimensions of box Approx. 68.5 cm (W) × 47.0 cm (H)  × 39.0 cm (D) (approx. 
26-31/32 inches (W)  × 18-1/2 inches (H)  × 15-11/32 inches 
(D))
Weight of machine Approx. 15 kg (approx. 33 lb)
Weight of box (for shipping) Approx. 20 kg (approx. 44 lb)
Sewing speed  70 to 1000 stitches per minute 
Needles  Home sewing machine needles (HA × 130) 
Accessory Box
(Box 2 of 3) Dimensions of box
Approx. 68.5 cm (W) × 15.2 cm (H)  × 39.4 cm (D) (approx. 
26-31/32 inches (W)  × 6 inches (H)  × 15-33/64 inches (D))
Weight of box (for shipping) Approx. 5 kg (approx. 11 lb)
Embroidery Unit 
(Box 3 of 3) Dimensions of embroidery unit Approx. 51.0 cm (W) 
× 13.9 cm (H)  × 46.2 cm (D) (approx. 
20-5/64 inches (W)  × 5-15/32 inch (H)  × 18-3/16 inches (D))
Dimensions of machine with 
embroidery unit attached  Approx. 81.6 cm (W) 
× 33.2 cm (H)  × 46.2 cm (D) (approx. 
32-1/8 inches (W)  × 13-5/64 inches (H) ×  18-3/16 inches (D))
Dimensions of box Approx. 68.5 cm (W) × 62.2 cm (H)  × 23.6 cm (D) (approx. 
26-31/32 inches (W)  × 24-31/64 inches (H) ×  9-19/64 inches 
(D))
Weight of embroidery unit Approx. 4 kg (approx. 9 lb)
Weight of box (for shipping) Approx. 13 kg (approx. 29 lb)
Total Shipping Weight (Combination of all 3 boxes complete) Approx. 42 kg (approx. 93 lb) 
						

							UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE
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UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE
You can use USB media or a computer to upgrade software for your sewing machine.
When an upgrade program is available on “ http://solutions.brother.com ”, please download the files 
following the instructions on the website and steps below.
Upgrade Procedure Using USB 
Media
aWhile pressing the “Automatic Threading” 
button, turn the main power to ON.
→The following screen will appear on the LCD.
bPress .
cInsert the USB media into the primary (top) 
USB port on the machine. The media device 
should only contain the upgrade file.
aPrimary (top) USB port for media
b USB media
dPress .
→The upgrade file is loaded.
eRemove the USB media, and turn the 
machine off and on again.
Note
 When using USB media to upgrade the software, check that no data other than the upgrade file is 
saved on the USB media being used before starting to upgrade.
Note
 The access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB media, and it will take about 5 
to 6 seconds to recognize the media. (Time 
will differ depending on the USB media).
Note
 If an error occurs, a red text error message will appear. When the installation is 
performed successfully, following message 
will appear. 
						

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Upgrade Procedure Using 
Computer
aWhile pressing the “Automatic Threading” 
button, turn the main power to ON.
→The following screen will appear on the LCD.
bPress .
cPlug the USB cable connector into the 
corresponding USB ports for the computer 
and for the machine.
→“Removable Disk” will appear in “Computer (My 
computer)”.
dCopy the upgrade file to “Removable Disk”.
→The following message will appear.
eWhen the message disappears, press 
.
→The upgrade file is loaded.
fUnplug the USB cable, and turn the 
machine off and on again.
Note
 Do not connect any additional USB media 
devices to your computer when using the 
USB cable.
Note
 If an error occurs, a red text error message will appear. When the installation is 
performed successfully, following message 
will appear. 
						

							STITCH SETTING CHART
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STITCH SETTING CHART
The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch 
widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used.
Note
 Quilting foot “C” is used when the straight stitch needle plate is attached to the machine. Refer to “Using Free motion Quilting Foot “C”” on page 116.
StitchStitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width 
[mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]
Tw in  
needle
Auto.ManualAuto.Manual
Straight stitch 
(Left) General sewing, gather, 
pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch is 
sewn while pressing “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.0.0
(0) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Straight stitch 
(Left) General sewing, gather, 
pintuck, etc. Reinforcement 
stitch is sewn while pressing 
“Reverse/Reinforcement 
Stitch” button.0.0
(0) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Straight stitch 
(Middle) General sewing, gather, 
pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch is 
sewn while pressing “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.3.5
(1/8) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Straight stitch 
(Middle) General sewing, gather, 
pintuck, etc. Reinforcement 
stitch is sewn while pressing 
“Reverse/Reinforcement 
Stitch” button.3.5
(1/8) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Triple stretch 
stitch General sewing for 
reinforcement and decorative 
topstitching0.0
(0) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Stem stitch Reinforced stitching, sewing 
and decorative applications1.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Decorative 
stitch Decorative stitching, top 
stitching
0.0
(0) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(

1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Basting stitch Basting
0.0
(0) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 20
(3/4) 5 - 30
(3/16 - 1-3/ 16) NO
Zigzag stitch For overcasting, mending. 
Reverse stitch is sewn while 
pressing “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.3.5
(1/8) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 1.4
(1/16) 0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch For overcasting, mending. 
Reinforcement stitch is sewn 
while pressing “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.3.5
(1/8) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 1.4
(1/16) 0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch 
(right) Start from right needle 
position, zigzag sew at left.
3.5
(1/8) 2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16) 1.4
(1/16) 0.3 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch 
(left) Start from left needle position, 
zigzag sew at right.
3.5
(1/8) 2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16) 1.4
(1/16) 0.3 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16) OK
( J )
2 steps elastic 
zigzag Overcasting (medium weight 
and stretch fabrics), tape and 
elastic5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) OK
( J ) 
						

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2 steps elastic 
zigzagOvercasting (medium weight 
and stretch fabrics), tape and 
elastic5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) OK
( J )
3 steps elastic 
zigzag Overcasting (medium, 
heavyweight and stretch 
fabrics), tape and elastic5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) OK
( J )
Overcasting 
stitch Reinforcing of light and 
medium weight fabrics
3.5
(1/8) 2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16) 2.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Overcasting 
stitch Reinforcing of heavyweight 
fabric
5.0
(3/16) 2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Overcasting 
stitch Reinforcing of medium, 
heavyweight and easily friable 
fabrics or decorative stitching.5.0
(3/16) 3.5 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Overcasting 
stitch Reinforced seaming of stretch 
fabric
5.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 9/32) 2.5
(3/32) 0.5 - 4.0
(1/32 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Overcasting 
stitch Reinforcing of medium stretch 
fabric and heavyweight fabric, 
decorative stitching5.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 9/32) 2.5
(3/32) 0.5 - 4.0
(1/32 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Overcasting 
stitch Reinforcement of stretch fabric 
or decorat

ive stitching 4.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 4.0
(3/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Overcasting 
stitch Stretch knit seam
5.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 4.0
(3/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Single diamond 
overcast Reinforcement and seaming 
stretch fabric
6.0
(15/64) 1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.0
(1/8) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Single diamond 
overcast Reinforcement of stretch fabric
6.0
(15/64) 1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.8
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
With side cutter Straight stitch while cutting 
fabrics0.0
(0) 0.0 - 2.5
(0 - 3/32) 2.5
(3/32) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
With side cutter Zigzag stitch while cutting 
fabrics3.5
(1/8) 3.5 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 1.4
(1/16) 0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16) NO
With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting 
fabrics3.5
(1/8) 3.5 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 2.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting 
fabrics5.0
(3/16) 3.5 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting 
fabrics5.0
(

3/16) 3.5 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Piecing stitch 
(Right) Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm 
(approx. 1/4 inch) left seam 
allowance5.5
(7/32) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
Piecing stitch 
(Middle) Piecework/patchwork
——2.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
StitchStitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width 
[mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]
Tw in  
needle
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Piecing stitch 
(Left)Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm 
(approx. 1/4 inch) left seam 
allowance1.5
(1/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
Hand-look 
quilting Quilting stitch made to look like 
hand quilting stitch
0.0
(0) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Quilting 
appliqué zigzag 
stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and 
sewing on appliqué quilt 
pieces
3.5
(1/8) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 1.4
(1/16) 0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16) NO
Quilting 
appliqué stitch Quilting stitch for invisible 
appliqué or attaching binding
1.5
(1/16) 0.5 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) 1.8
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Quilting 
stippling Background quilting
7.0
(1/4) 1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Blind hem stitch Hemming woven fabrics
0.0
(0) +3.0 - -3.0
(+1/8 - -1/8) 2.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 3.5
(1/16 - 1/8) NO
Blind hem stitch 
stretch Hemming stretch fabric
0.0
(0) +3.0 - -3.0
(+1/8 - -1/8) 2.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 3.5
(1/16 - 1/8) NO
Blanket stitch Appliqués, decorative blanket 
stitch3.5
(1/8) 2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.6 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Shell tuck edge S
 hell tuck edge finish on 
fabrics 4.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) OK
( J )
Satin scallop 
stitch Decorating collar of blouse, 
edge of handkerchief
5.0
(3/16) 2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4) 0.5
(1/32) 0.1 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) OK
( J )
Scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse, 
edge of handkerchief7.0
(1/4) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 1.4
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Patchwork join 
stitch Patchwork stitches, decorative 
stitching
4.0
(1/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 1.2
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) OK
( J )
Patchwork 
double overlock 
stitch Patchwork stitches, decorative 
stitching
5.0
(3/16) 2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Couching stitch Decorative stitching, attaching 
cord and couching5.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 1.2
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) OK
( J )
Smocking stitch Smocking, decorative stitching
5.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Feather stitch Fagoting, decorative stitching
5.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(

1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Fagoting cross 
stitch Fagoting, bridging and 
decorative stitching
5.0
(3/16) 2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Ta p e  a t t a c h i n g Attaching tape to seam in 
stretch fabric4.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 1.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/61 - 3/16) OK
( J )
StitchStitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width  [mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]
Tw in  
needle
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Ladder stitchDecorative stitching
4.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 3.0
(1/8) 2.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Rick-rack stitch Decorative top stitching
4.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Decorative 
stitch Decorative stitching
1.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Decorative 
stitch Decorative stitching
5.5
(7/32) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Serpentine 
stitch Decorative stitching and 
attaching elastic
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Decorative 
stitch Decorative stitching and 
appliqué
6.0
(15/64) 1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Decorative 
stippling stitch Decorative stitching
7.0
(1/4) 1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight 
at left1.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemsti

tching Decorative hems, triple straight 
at center 3.5
(1/8) 1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching 
zigzag Decorative hems, top stitching
6.0
(15/64) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.0
(1/8) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching Decorative hems, lace 
attaching pin stitch3.5
(1/8) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.6 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems
3.0
(1/8) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.5
(1/8) 1.6 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems daisy stitch
6.0
(15/64) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.0
(1/8) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.5
(1/8) 1.6 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.5
(1/8) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.5
(1/8) 1.6 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 4.0
(

3/16) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
4.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
StitchStitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width  [mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]
Tw in  
needle
Auto.ManualAuto.Manual