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. · 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. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4 Always keep your work area clear: · Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. [. . . ] · For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 42). Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter b a b onto the needle clamp screw. a a Notch in presser foot holder b Pin The side cutter is attached. b a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw Overcasting Stitches 81 UTILITY STITCHES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- h The cut in the fabric should be positioned over d side cutter is securely attached. Raise the presser foot lever to check that the Position the fabric in the side cutter. the guide plate of the side cutter. Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, e and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. a a Guide plate · If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will not be cut. f Select a stitch. i sewing. Lower the presser foot lever, and then start A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn. · If the stitching is sewn in a straight line 63 the seam allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch). , · For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). g the fabric at the beginning of the stitching. Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in 1 1 a 5 mm (3/16 inch) Memo a 2 cm (3/4 inch) The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13-oz. If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric, use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter. 82 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Basting stitch 6 Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 20 5­30 (3/4) (3/16­1-3/16) 2. 5 (3/32) 2. 5 (3/32) 2. 5 (3/32) 2. 5 (3/32) 0. 2­5. 0 (1/64­3/16) 0. 2­5. 0 (1/64­3/16) 0. 2­5. 0 (1/64­3/16) 1. 5­4. 0 (1/16­3/16) Manual 0. 0­7. 0 (0­1/4) 0. 0­7. 0 (0­1/4) 0. 0­7. 0 (0­1/4) 0. 0­7. 0 (0­1/4) 0. 0­7. 0 (0­1/4) Presser Foot Temporarily securing Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (left baseline/ reverse stitching) Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (left baseline/ reinforcement stitching) Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (center baseline/reverse stitching) Reinforcing seams and sewing stretch fabrics 0. 0 (0) 0. 0 (0) 0. 0 (0) 3. 5 (1/8) 0. 0 (0) 1 Straight stitch (left needle position) Straight stitch (center needle position) Triple stretch stitch 2 J 3 3 4 Basting Sew basting with a stitch length between 5 mm (3/16 inch) and 30 mm (1-3/16 inches). a Basic stitching a b Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. Attach zigzag foot "J". J Attach zigzag foot "J". J · For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 42). b · For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 42). c Select stitch 6 . Select a stitch. · For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). c · For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). d beginning of the stitching. Lower the needle into the fabric at the Start sewing. · For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 51). Basic Stitching 83 UTILITY STITCHES e sewing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changing the needle position The needle position used as the baseline is different for the straight stitch (left needle position) and the straight stitch (center needle position). 1 2 Lower the presser foot lever, and then start · For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 51). · For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to "Securing the stitching" (page 53). f When sewing is finished, cut the thread. · For details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page 54). a Straight stitch (left needle position) b Straight stitch (center needle position) When the stitch width of the straight stitch (left needle position) is set to its standard setting (0. 0 mm), the distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm (1/2 inch). If the stitch width is changed (between 0 and 7. 0 mm (1/4 inch)), the needle position will also change. By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric, a seam allowance can be sewn with a fixed width. 1 0. 0 2. 0 5. 5 7. 0 3 4 2 5 6 a Stitch width setting b Distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot c 12. 0 mm (1/2 inch) d 10. 0 mm (3/8 inch) e 6. 5 mm (1/4 inch) f 5. 0 mm (3/16 inch) · For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 56). 84 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto 17 Stitch Name Pattern Application Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto 2. 0 (1/16) 2. 0 (1/16) Manual 1. 0­3. 5 (1/16­1/8) Manual 3 ­ 3 3 ­ 3 Presser Foot 00 00 Blind hem stitch 18 R 1. 0­3. 5 (1/16­1/8) Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure. a hem, and then baste it about 5 mm (3/16 inch) Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the from the edge of the fabric. 4 c Attach blind hem foot "R". 3 2 1 3 d a b c d Wrong side of fabric Basting stitching Desired edge of hem 5 mm (3/16 inch) · For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 42). Select a stitch. b then position the fabric with the wrong side Fold back the fabric along the basting, and facing up. 2 · For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). e hem against the guide of the presser foot, and Position the fabric with the edge of the folded then lower the presser foot lever. 1 a Wrong side of fabric b Basting 1 b a Wrong side of fabric b Fold of hem c Guide c Blind Hem Stitching 85 UTILITY STITCHES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right. Press to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. f catches the fold of the hem. Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly 1 a Needle drop point When you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width. 1 1 2 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric · For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 56). g presser foot guide. h Sew with the fold of the hem against the Remove the basting stitching. a Stitch width If the needle catches too much of the hem fold The needle is too far to the left. Press to decrease the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. 1 2 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric 1 2 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric 86 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. 10 stitches are available for sewing one-step buttonholes, one for sewing on buttons. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto 48 Stitch Name Pattern Application Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics Buttonholes for stretch fabrics Bound buttonholes Keyhole buttonholes for thick or plush fabrics Keyhole buttonholes for mediumweight and thick fabrics Horizontal buttonhole for thick or plush fabrics Button sewing Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto 0. 4 (1/64) 0. 4 (1/64) 0. 4 (1/64) 0. 4 (1/64) Manual 0. 2­1. 0 (1/64­1/16) 0. 2­1. 0 (1/64­1/16) 0. 2­1. 0 (1/64­1/16) 0. 2­1. 0 (1/64­1/16) 0. 5­2. 0 (1/32­1/16) 1. 0­3. 0 (1/16­1/8) 0. 2­4. 0 (1/64­3/16) 0. 3­1. 0 (1/64­1/16) 0. 3­1. 0 (1/64­1/16) 0. 3­1. 0 (1/64­1/16) ­ Manual 3. 0­5. 0 (1/8­3/16) 3. 0­5. 0 (1/8­3/16) 3. 0­5. 0 (1/8­3/16) 3. 0­5. 0 (1/8­3/16) Presser Foot 5. 0 (3/16) 5. 0 (3/16) 5. 0 (3/16) 5. 0 (3/16) 49 50 51 3 A 52 Buttonhole stitch 6. 0 3. 0­6. 0 1. 0 (15/64) (1/8­15/64) (1/16) 6. 0 3. 0­6. 0 1. 5 (15/64) (1/8­15/64) (1/16) 5. 0 (3/16) 7. 0 (1/4) 7. 0 (1/4) 7. 0 (1/4) 3. 5 (1/8) 0. 0­6. 0 (0­15/64) 3. 0­7. 0 (1/8­1/4) 3. 0­7. 0 (1/8­1/4) 3. 0­7. 0 (1/8­1/4) 2. 5­4. 5 (3/32­3/16) 2. 0 (1/16) 0. 5 (1/32) 0. 5 (1/32) 0. 5 (1/32) ­ 53 54 55 56 57 Buttonsewing stitch 61 M Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 87 UTILITY STITCHES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. 1 1 1 1 a Reinforcement stitching The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. a and length of the buttonhole. Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position 1 1 2 5 3 a Marks on fabric b foot "A", and then insert the button that will Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole be put through the buttonhole. 4 A a b c d e Button guide plate Presser foot scale Pin Marks on buttonhole foot 5 mm (3/16 inch) 88 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch). ) d Select a stitch. 1 2 3 3 · For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). e buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Position the fabric with the front end of the the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. 1 The size of the buttonhole is set. c A 2 a Mark on fabric (front) b Red marks on buttonhole foot Attach buttonhole foot "A". · For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 42). Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. [. . . ] 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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