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Brother NV2500 User Manual (224 pages)
Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Brand:
Brother
| Category:
Sewing Machine
| Size: 5.51 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
8
Important Safety Instructions
3
How to Use this Manual
7
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
11
Machine
11
Needle and Presser Foot Section
12
Embroidery Unit
12
Operation Buttons
13
Included Accessories
13
Options
16
Chapter 1 Getting Ready
17
Turning the Machine On/Off
18
Lcd Screen
19
Display Precautions
19
Key Functions
20
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
22
Using the Machine Operation Mode Key
24
Contents of each Category
24
Using the Pattern Explanation Key
25
Lower/Upper Threading
26
Winding the Bobbin
26
Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
26
Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin
28
Setting the Bobbin
29
Pulling up the Bobbin Thread
30
Upper Threading
31
Using the Twin Needle
34
Changing the Presser Foot
36
Removing the Presser Foot
36
Attaching the Presser Foot
36
Changing the Needle
37
Checking the Needle
37
About the Needle
39
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
39
Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
41
Sewing
42
Sewing a Stitch
42
Using the Foot Controller
43
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
44
Sewing Curves
44
Changing Sewing Direction
44
Using the Knee Lifter
44
Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 CM or Less
44
Sewing Heavyweight Fabric
45
Sewing Lightweight Fabric
45
If the Fabric Does Not Fit under the Presser Foot
45
If the Fabric Does Not Feed
45
Adjusting Stitch Settings
46
Adjusting the Stitch Width
46
Adjusting the Stitch Length
46
Adjusting the Thread Tension
47
Correct Thread Tension
47
Upper Thread Is too Tight
47
Upper Thread Is too Loose
47
Useful Functions
48
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
48
Automatic Thread Cutting
48
Locking the Screen
49
Chapter 3 Utility Stitches
51
Selecting a Utility Stitch
52
Stitch Selection Screens
52
Selecting a Stitch Pattern
53
Using the Mirror Image Key
53
Using the Image Key
53
Saving Stitch Settings
54
Using the Sewing Type Selection Key
55
Sewing the Stitches
56
Straight Stitches
56
Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
57
Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
58
Basting
59
Darts Seams
60
Gathering
60
Flat Fell Seams
61
Pintucks
62
Zigzag Stitches
63
Overcasting
63
Appliqués
63
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
64
Patchwork (Crazy Quilts)
64
Sewing Curves
64
Tape Attaching
64
Overcasting
64
Overcasting
65
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G
65
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "J
66
Overcasting Using the Side Cutter
67
When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter
68
Quilting
69
Piecing
69
Quilting
70
Appliqués
70
Satin Stitching
71
Free-Motion Quilting
72
Blind Hem Stitches
73
Appliqués
74
If the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold
74
If the Needle Catches too Much of the Fold
74
Shell Tuck Stitching
75
Scalloping
75
Sewing Sharp Curves
75
Top Stitching
76
Smocking
76
Fagoting
77
Tape or Elastic Attaching
78
Heirloom Stitching
79
Heirloom Stitching/Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)
79
Heirloom Stitching/Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))
79
Heirloom Stitching/Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
80
Buttonhole Stitches
81
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
84
Buttons that Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate
84
Darning
85
Bar Tacks
86
Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
87
Button Sewing
88
Eyelets
89
Attaching a 4-Hole Button
89
Attaching a Button with a Shank
89
Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
90
Zipper Insertion
91
Centered Zipper
91
Side Zipper
92
Chapter 4 Character/ Decorative Stitches
95
Satin Stitch Patterns
96
Selecting Stitch Patterns
96
Stitch Selection Screens
96
Alphabet Patterns
97
MM Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns
97
MM Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
97
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns
97
Sewing Stitch Patterns
99
Sewing Attractive Finishes
99
Basic Sewing
99
Adjusting Patterns
100
Editing Stitch Patterns
102
Key Functions
102
Changing the Pattern Size
103
Changing the Pattern Length (7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
103
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image
103
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
103
Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern
104
Changing the Thread Density (Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
104
Checking the Image
105
Combining Stitch Patterns
106
Before Combining Patterns
106
Combining Patterns from Different Categories
106
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes
108
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations
108
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths
109
Creating Step Patterns (7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
110
Examples of Pattern Combinations
111
Using the Memory Function
112
Stitch Data Precautions
112
Types of Stitch Data that Can be Used
112
Types of USB Devices/Media that Can be Used
112
Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can be Used
112
Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
113
Trademarks
113
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory
114
If the Memory Is Full
114
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media (Commercially Available)
115
Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer
116
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory
117
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from USB Media
118
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer
119
Chapter 5 Embroidery
121
Before Embroidering
122
Attaching Embroidery Foot "U
123
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
124
Removing the Embroidery Unit
125
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
126
Copyright Information
126
Pattern Selection Screens
126
One-Point Patterns/Floral Patterns
127
Alphabet Patterns
127
Frame Patterns
128
Embroidery Cards
129
Selecting Patterns from the Machine's Memory/Usb Media/Computer
129
About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)
129
Viewing the Sewing Screen
130
Key Functions
130
Preparing the Fabric
131
Attaching Stabilizer to Fabric
131
Hooping Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
132
Types of Embroidery Frames
132
Inserting the Fabric
133
Using the Embroidery Sheet
133
Embroidering Small Fabrics and Fabric Edges
134
Embroidering Small Fabrics
134
Embroidering Edges or Corners
134
Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
134
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
135
Removing the Embroidery Frame
135
Editing the Pattern
136
Changing the Embroidery Frame Display
136
Changing the Pattern Position
137
Rotating the Pattern
137
Changing the Pattern Size
138
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
139
Changing the Stitching Density (Alphabet and Frame Patterns Only)
140
Changing the Color of Single Characters
140
Checking the Pattern
141
Checking the Embroidering Position
141
Previewing the Pattern
142
Sewing an Embroidering Pattern
143
Sewing Attractive Finishes
143
Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
143
Sewing Embroidery Patterns
144
Embroidering Appliqué Patterns
145
Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
147
If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread
147
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
148
Restarting from the Beginning
149
Automatically Resuming Embroidery When the Power Goes off
149
Manually Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power
150
Adjusting the Thread Tension
151
Correct Thread Tension
151
Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim)
152
If the Upper Thread Is too Tight
152
If the Upper Thread Is too Loose
152
Changing the Embroidering Speed
153
Changing the Thread Color Display
153
Using the Memory Function
155
Embroidery Data Precautions
155
Types of Embroidery Data that Can be Used
155
Types of USB Devices/Media that Can be Used
155
Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can be Used
156
Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
156
Tajima (.Dst) Embroidery Data
156
Trademarks
156
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine's Memory
157
If the Memory Is Full
157
Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media (Commercially Available)
158
Saving Embroidery Patterns to the Computer
159
Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from the Machine's Memory
160
Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from USB Media (Commercially Available)
161
Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from the Computer
162
Embroidery Applications
164
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
164
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
165
Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit
167
Available Editing Functions
168
Combined Patterns
168
Move Patterns
168
Rotate Patterns
168
Enlarge or Reduce Patterns
168
Create Mirror Images
168
Change Character Spacing
168
Change Character Appearance/Layout
168
Selecting Patterns to Edit
169
Selecting One-Point Patterns/Floral Patterns/Frame Patterns
169
Alphabet Patterns
170
Editing Patterns
172
Key Functions
172
Moving the Pattern
173
Rotating the Pattern
173
Changing the Size of the Pattern
174
Deleting the Pattern
175
Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns
175
Changing the Character Spacing
176
Changing the Color of each Character in a Pattern
176
Changing the Thread Color
176
Creating a Custom Thread Table
178
Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table
179
Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List
179
After Editing
180
Combining Patterns
181
Editing Combined Patterns
181
Sewing Combined Patterns
184
Using the Memory Function
184
Chapter 7 My Custom Stitch
185
Designing a Stitch
186
Examples of Custom Stitches
187
Entering Stitch Data
188
Key Functions
188
Moving a Point
190
Moving Part or All of the Design
191
Inserting New Points
192
Using Stored Custom Stitches
193
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
193
Retrieving Stored Custom Stitches
193
If the Memory Is Full
193
Saving the Retrieved Custom Stitches to USB Media/Computer
194
Chapter 8 Appendix
195
Care and Maintenance
196
Cleaning the LCD
196
Cleaning the Machine Casing
196
Cleaning the Race
196
Adjusting the Screen
198
Screen Visibility Is Low
198
Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
198
Troubleshooting
200
Error Messages
203
Alarm
208
Specifications
209
Upgrading Your Machine's Software
210
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media
210
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
211
Upgrading Your Machine'ssoftware
210
Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with no Color on the Screw)
212
Stitch Setting Chart
213
Index
219
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Brother NV2500 Operation Manual (221 pages)
Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Brand:
Brother
| Category:
Sewing Machine
| Size: 5.94 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Important Safety Instructions
2
How to Use this Manual
6
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
10
Machine
10
Needle and Presser Foot Section
11
Embroidery Unit
11
Operation Buttons
12
Included Accessories
12
Options
15
Chapter 1 Getting Ready
16
Turning the Machine On/Off
17
Lcd Screen
18
Display Precautions
18
Key Functions
19
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
21
Using the Machine Operation Mode Key
23
Contents of each Category
23
Using the Pattern Explanation Key
24
Lower/Upper Threading
25
Winding the Bobbin
25
Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
25
Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin
27
Setting the Bobbin
28
Pulling up the Bobbin Thread
29
Upper Threading
30
Using the Twin Needle
33
Changing the Presser Foot
35
Removing the Presser Foot
35
Attaching the Presser Foot
35
Changing the Needle
36
Checking the Needle
36
About the Needle
38
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
38
Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
40
Sewing
41
Sewing a Stitch
41
Using the Foot Controller
42
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
43
Sewing Curves
43
Changing Sewing Direction
43
Using the Knee Lifter
43
Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 CM or Less
43
Sewing Heavyweight Fabric
44
Sewing Lightweight Fabric
44
If the Fabric Does Not Fit under the Presser Foot
44
If the Fabric Does Not Feed
44
Adjusting Stitch Settings
45
Adjusting the Stitch Width
45
Adjusting the Stitch Length
45
Adjusting the Thread Tension
46
Correct Thread Tension
46
Upper Thread Is too Tight
46
Upper Thread Is too Loose
46
Useful Functions
47
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
47
Automatic Thread Cutting
47
Locking the Screen
48
Chapter 3 Utility Stitches
50
Selecting a Utility Stitch
51
Stitch Selection Screens
51
Selecting a Stitch Pattern
52
Using the Mirror Image Key
52
Using the Image Key
52
Saving Stitch Settings
53
Using the Sewing Type Selection Key
54
Sewing the Stitches
55
Straight Stitches
55
Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
56
Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
57
Basting
58
Darts Seams
59
Gathering
59
Flat Fell Seams
60
Pintucks
61
Zigzag Stitches
62
Overcasting
62
Appliqués
62
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
63
Patchwork (Crazy Quilts)
63
Sewing Curves
63
Tape Attaching
63
Overcasting
63
Overcasting
64
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G
64
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "J
65
Overcasting Using the Side Cutter
66
When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter
67
Quilting
68
Piecing
68
Quilting
69
Appliqués
69
Satin Stitching
70
Free-Motion Quilting
71
Blind Hem Stitches
72
Appliqués
73
If the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold
73
If the Needle Catches too Much of the Fold
73
Shell Tuck Stitching
74
Scalloping
74
Sewing Sharp Curves
74
Top Stitching
75
Smocking
75
Fagoting
76
Tape or Elastic Attaching
77
Heirloom Stitching
78
Heirloom Stitching/Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)
78
Heirloom Stitching/Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))
78
Heirloom Stitching/Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
79
Buttonhole Stitches
80
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
83
Buttons that Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate
83
Darning
84
Bar Tacks
85
Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
86
Button Sewing
87
Eyelets
88
Attaching a 4-Hole Button
88
Attaching a Button with a Shank
88
Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
89
Zipper Insertion
90
Centered Zipper
90
Side Zipper
91
Chapter 4 Character/ Decorative Stitches
94
Satin Stitch Patterns
95
Selecting Stitch Patterns
95
Stitch Selection Screens
95
Alphabet Patterns
96
MM Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns
96
MM Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
96
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns
96
Sewing Stitch Patterns
98
Sewing Attractive Finishes
98
Basic Sewing
98
Adjusting Patterns
99
Editing Stitch Patterns
101
Key Functions
101
Changing the Pattern Size
102
Changing the Pattern Length (7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
102
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image
102
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
102
Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern
103
Changing the Thread Density (Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
103
Checking the Image
104
Combining Stitch Patterns
105
Before Combining Patterns
105
Combining Patterns from Different Categories
105
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes
107
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations
107
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths
108
Creating Step Patterns (7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
109
Examples of Pattern Combinations
110
Using the Memory Function
111
Stitch Data Precautions
111
Types of Stitch Data that Can be Used
111
Types of USB Devices/Media that Can be Used
111
Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can be Used
111
Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
112
Trademarks
112
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory
113
If the Memory Is Full
113
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media (Commercially Available)
114
Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer
115
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory
116
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from USB Media
117
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer
118
Chapter 5 Embroidery
120
Before Embroidering
121
Attaching Embroidery Foot "U
122
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
123
Removing the Embroidery Unit
124
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
125
Copyright Information
125
Pattern Selection Screens
125
One-Point Patterns/Floral Patterns
126
Alphabet Patterns
126
Frame Patterns
127
Embroidery Cards
128
Selecting Patterns from the Machine's Memory/Usb Media/Computer
128
About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)
128
Viewing the Sewing Screen
129
Key Functions
129
Preparing the Fabric
130
Attaching Stabilizer to Fabric
130
Hooping Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
131
Types of Embroidery Frames
131
Inserting the Fabric
132
Using the Embroidery Sheet
132
Embroidering Small Fabrics and Fabric Edges
133
Embroidering Small Fabrics
133
Embroidering Edges or Corners
133
Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
133
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
134
Removing the Embroidery Frame
134
Editing the Pattern
135
Changing the Embroidery Frame Display
135
Changing the Pattern Position
136
Rotating the Pattern
136
Changing the Pattern Size
137
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
138
Changing the Stitching Density (Alphabet and Frame Patterns Only)
139
Changing the Color of Single Characters
139
Checking the Pattern
140
Checking the Embroidering Position
140
Previewing the Pattern
141
Sewing an Embroidering Pattern
142
Sewing Attractive Finishes
142
Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
142
Sewing Embroidery Patterns
143
Embroidering Appliqué Patterns
144
Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
146
If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread
146
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
147
Restarting from the Beginning
148
Automatically Resuming Embroidery When the Power Goes off
148
Manually Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power
149
Adjusting the Thread Tension
150
Correct Thread Tension
150
Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim)
151
If the Upper Thread Is too Tight
151
If the Upper Thread Is too Loose
151
Changing the Embroidering Speed
152
Changing the Thread Color Display
152
Using the Memory Function
154
Embroidery Data Precautions
154
Types of Embroidery Data that Can be Used
154
Types of USB Devices/Media that Can be Used
154
Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can be Used
155
Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
155
Tajima (.Dst) Embroidery Data
155
Trademarks
155
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine's Memory
156
If the Memory Is Full
156
Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media (Commercially Available)
157
Saving Embroidery Patterns to the Computer
158
Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from the Machine's Memory
159
Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from USB Media (Commercially Available)
160
Retrieving Embroidery Patterns from the Computer
161
Embroidery Applications
163
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
163
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
164
Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit
166
Available Editing Functions
167
Combined Patterns
167
Move Patterns
167
Rotate Patterns
167
Enlarge or Reduce Patterns
167
Create Mirror Images
167
Change Character Spacing
167
Change Character Appearance/Layout
167
Selecting Patterns to Edit
168
Selecting One-Point Patterns/Floral Patterns/Frame Patterns
168
Alphabet Patterns
169
Editing Patterns
171
Key Functions
171
Moving the Pattern
172
Rotating the Pattern
172
Changing the Size of the Pattern
173
Deleting the Pattern
174
Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns
174
Changing the Character Spacing
175
Changing the Color of each Character in a Pattern
175
Changing the Thread Color
175
Creating a Custom Thread Table
177
Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table
178
Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List
178
After Editing
179
Combining Patterns
180
Editing Combined Patterns
180
Sewing Combined Patterns
183
Using the Memory Function
183
Chapter 7 My Custom Stitch
184
Designing a Stitch
185
Examples of Custom Stitches
186
Entering Stitch Data
187
Key Functions
187
Moving a Point
189
Moving Part or All of the Design
190
Inserting New Points
191
Using Stored Custom Stitches
192
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
192
Retrieving Stored Custom Stitches
192
If the Memory Is Full
192
Saving the Retrieved Custom Stitches to USB Media/Computer
193
Chapter 8 Appendix
194
Care and Maintenance
195
Cleaning the LCD
195
Cleaning the Machine Casing
195
Cleaning the Race
195
Adjusting the Screen
197
Screen Visibility Is Low
197
Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
197
Troubleshooting
199
Error Messages
202
Alarm
207
Specifications
208
Upgrading Your Machine's Software
209
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media
209
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
210
Upgrading Your Machine'ssoftware
209
Stitch Setting Chart
212
Index
218
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