User manual BROTHER JS-23 BROCHURE

[. . . ] When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: "Read all instructions before using. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is used by or near children. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. [. . . ] You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for decorative stitches. Twin-needle sewing works well with these stitches: the Straight Stitch (6-10)-and the Zigzag Stitch (2). Be sure that the two upper threads used for threading the twin needle have the same weight. If the threads do not have the same weight, the stitching may not be consistent. INSERTING THE TWIN NEEDLE Insert the twin needle in the same way that a single needle is inserted. ) The flat side of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you. sETTING THE EXTRA SPOOL PIN Place the extra vertical spool pin in the hole found on the top right-hand side of the machine. Threading the Left Needle Thread the left needle in the same way as the right needle was threaded, but do not pass the thread through the thread guide above the needle before passing it through the eye of the left needle as shown in fig. NOTE: It is recommended that a test sample be made on a fabric scrap before sewing on your project. A-1 Upper tension control dial Decrease the tension by turning the dial to a lower number. B-1 Upper tension control dial Increase the tension by turning the dial to a higher number. NOTE: The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. Press the reverse sewing lever down and lightly touch the foot controller to stitch backwards for 1 cm (3/8") from the end of the fabric over the top of the existing stitch. Turn the balance wheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the needle and thread take-up lever to their highest position. Lift the presser foot and pull the fabric out gently to the left side. Cut both threads using the thread cutter located on the back of the presser foot bar. To prepare the machine for the next seam, pull about 10 cm (4") of both threads and place them toward the back of the machine. It is recommended to sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of the Zigzag Stitches. ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH The Satin Stitch can be used for making decorative stitches. The Stretch Blind Stitch is used to finish the edge of projects made with stretch fabrics without the stitch showing. When the fabric is unfolded you will have a Stretch Blind Stitch hem as shown in fig. The Elastic Stitch can be used in 3 ways: mending, sewing elastic or joining fabric. [. . . ] Stretch the fabric in an embroidery hoops as firmly as possible with the underside of the fabric on the bottom of the inside hoop. Place the work under the needle and lower the presser bar with both the presser foot and presser foot holder assembly removed. Pull the lower thread up through the work at the starting position by turning the balance wheel to make a few stitches to hold the end of the thread. Grip the hoop with the thumb and forefingers of both hands while pressing the fabric with the middle and third fingers and supporting the outside of the hoop with your smaller fingers. [. . . ]