User manual BROTHER INNOV-IS 50 BROCHURE

[. . . ] GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation Manual Computerized Sewing Machine -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [. . . ] For details, refer to "Stitch Settings" (page 120). a Turn on the sewing machine. Turn on the sewing machine. The LCD comes on. b Press (Needle position key). b The LCD comes on. Select a stitch. or (Needle stop position icon) appears in the screen, and the machine is now set to stop with the needle in the raised position. · For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 67). · To return the machine to the setting where the needle is stopped in the lowered position, press (Needle position key) until the or . icon changes to · Even after the sewing machine is turned off, the needle stop position setting is not cancelled. 60 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- c Press stitch key). (Automatic reverse/reinforcement e This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn. After reaching the end of the stitching, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) once. This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn. 2 (Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch icon) appears in the screen, and the sewing machine is set for automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching. · To turn automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching off, press disappears. · When the sewing machine is turned off, the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching setting is cancelled. d a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button After reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the sewing machine stops. (Automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitch key) until the icon Position the fabric under the presser foot, and then press (start/stop button) once. Memo Reverse/reinforcement stitches WILL NOT be sewn until (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) is pressed. (start/stop button) may be pressed to stop stitching when needed such as for pivoting corners. a Start/stop button After reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the machine starts sewing. Useful Functions 61 SEWING BASICS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing After a stitch is selected, the machine automatically sets the stitch width and length for the stitch that was selected. However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be achieved. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. For details on sewing with an even seam allowance, refer to "Sewing an even seam allowance" (page 64). Changing the sewing direction a sewing machine. When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing, press (needle position button) to lower the needle. b fabric. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot. Sewing thick fabrics If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. c sewing. Lower the presser foot lever and continue 62 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot "J" is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level. c level with the seam, allowing the fabric to Release the button. The foot will lock in place feed. a b a Sewing direction b Misalignment a to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position. 2 When you encounter a seam that is too thick lever. CAUTION If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. b pin) on the left side of zigzag foot "J". Keep Press the black button (presser foot holding the button held in and lower the presser foot. Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. a a Black button Note The presser foot needs to be in a level position before pressing the black button (presser foot holding pin) on the left side of zigzag foot "J". a Stabilizer material or paper a Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. a a Basting Useful Sewing Tips 63 SEWING BASICS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sewing an even seam allowance To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam allowance is to the right of the presser foot, and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate. Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric. 1 2 a Seam b Presser foot Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch (left needle position). Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the needle plate. The distance between the markings in the upper scale is 1/8 inch (3 mm) and the distance between the markings in the grid is 5 mm (3/16 inch). 5 1 4 2 6 3 a b c d e f Seam Presser foot Centimeters Inches Needle plate 16 mm (5/8 inch) 64 3 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 13, 19 sewing machine needles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 sewing speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 sewing speed controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 98 shell tuck stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 side cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 73 sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 smocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 spool cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 23, 29 spool net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 spool pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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