User manual BROTHER INNOV-IS 1200 BROCHURE

[. . . ] GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Operation Manual -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. This machine is intended for household use. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock 1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual · To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. · Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. · Always unplug your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. [. . . ] · When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot. a a Do not reduce the gap. Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 89 UTILITY STITCHES f possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- j the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the stitching from being cut. 1 a a Buttonhole lever a Pin k open the buttonhole. The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and 2 a Buttonhole lever b Bracket 1 a Seam ripper Gently hold the end of the upper thread in g your left hand, and then start sewing. For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. h and then cut the thread. i position. 1 Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, a Eyelet punch Raise the buttonhole lever to its original · When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric. CAUTION When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting direction, otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips. 90 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length. Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. a buttonhole foot "A" shown in the illustration. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of · For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 57). · If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is too thick), decrease the density of the stitching. Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width. b It fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it. 3 · For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 56). Memo Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric. c Attach buttonhole foot "A". · For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 42). Select stitch 52 or 53 . d e gimp thread. Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the f buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. g thread to remove any slack. Lower the presser foot lever and the When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp h thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp then tie it. Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 91 UTILITY STITCHES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- d Select stitch 61 . Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with two or with four holes can be attached. a button to be attached. Measure the distance between the holes in the · For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). · Since the end of the thread will be tied off later, do not set the sewing machine for programmed-thread cutting. e the distance between the holes in the button. f be sewn, and lower the presser foot lever. b drop feed lever, located at the rear of the Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the machine on the base, to (to the left as seen from the rear of the machine). Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as Place the button in the position where it will a a Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) The feed dogs are lowered. c Attach button-sewing foot "M". a Button a The button is held in place. · 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. · For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 42). 92 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- g (counterclockwise) to check that the needle Turn the handwheel toward you j slide the drop feed lever to correctly goes into the two holes of the button. If it seems as if the needle will hit the button, remeasure the distance between the holes in the button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes. When you are finished attaching the button, (to the right as seen from the rear of the machine) to raise the feed dogs. Memo The feed dog position switch is normally set to the right side. The feed dogs come up when you start sewing again. Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank, attach the button with space between it and the fabric, and then wind the thread by hand. This attaches the button securely. 3 CAUTION When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. h Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so a and then pull the shank lever toward you. Place the button into button-sewing foot "M", 1 Start sewing. that the speed will be slow). a Shank lever b with plenty of excess, wind it around the After sewing is finished, cut the upper thread thread between the button and the fabric, and then tie it to the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching. Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at the end and at the beginning of the stitching at the wrong side of the fabric. The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches. · Do not press (Thread cutter button). i bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. c Cut off any excess thread. Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 93 UTILITY STITCHES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Straight stitch (center needle position) 3 Stitch Name Pattern Application Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto 2. 5 (3/32) Manual 0. 2­5. 0 (1/64­3/16) Manual 0. 0­7. 0 (0­1/4) Presser Foot I 3. 5 (1/8) There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below. Inserting a centered zipper Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted against each other. c edge of the fabric. Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the 1 3 2 2 1 a b c d Basting stitching Reverse stitches Wrong side of fabric End of zipper opening 4 3 a Right side of fabric b Stitching c End of zipper opening a d wrong side of the fabric. Press open the seam allowance from the Attach zigzag foot "J". 1 Sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. b With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening. [. . . ] 12, 17 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 manual needle threading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 memory key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 mirroring stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 My Custom Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 194 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q quick reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 quilt stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 quilting foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 quilting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 108 quilting stippling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 quilting stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 stitch selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 68, 75 stitch settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 stitch type selection screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 stitch types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 stitch width adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 stopping embroidering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 storing patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 176 straight stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 83, 94, 105 stretch fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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