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Brother VM5200 manual available for free PDF download: Operation Manual
Brother VM5200 Operation Manual (312 pages)
Embroidery and Sewing Machine
Brand:
Brother
| Category:
Sewing Machine
| Size: 23.18 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
8
Introduction
3
What You Can Do with this Machine
7
Table of Contents
8
Machine
11
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
11
Needle and Presser Foot Section
12
Embroidery Unit
13
Operation Buttons
13
Using the Flat Bed Attachment
14
Included Accessories
15
Accessories that Are Included in some Countries or Regions
17
Options
17
Basic Operations
19
Chapter1 Getting Ready
19
Bbasic Operations 1
20
Turning the Machine On/Off
21
Setting Your Machine for the First Time
22
Home
24
Lcd Screen
24
Utility Stitch Screen
25
Key Functions
26
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
28
Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used
32
Selecting the "Eco Mode" or "Shutoff Support Mode
32
Selecting the Initial Screen Display
32
Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns
33
Choosing the Display Language
33
Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails
34
Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media
35
Using the Sewing Machine Help Key
36
Using the Operation Guide Function
37
Using the Sewing Guide Function
38
Using the Pattern Explanation Function
39
Lower Threading
40
Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
40
Winding the Bobbin
40
Using the Spool Pin
43
Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat
44
Setting the Bobbin
45
Pulling up the Bobbin Thread
47
Upper Threading
48
Using the Twin Needle Mode
51
Using the Spool Net
53
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly
53
Using the Vertical Spool Pin
54
Attaching the Presser Foot
55
Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter
55
Changing the Presser Foot
55
Removing the Presser Foot
55
Attaching the Walking Foot
56
Changing the Needle
57
About the Needle
58
About the Needle and Fabric
58
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
59
Before Embroidering
60
Embroidery Step by Step
60
Attaching the Embroidery Foot "W
61
Attaching the Embroidery Foot "W+" with LED Pointer
62
Using the Optional Embroidery Foot "W+" with LED Pointer
62
Adjusting the LED Pointer
63
Checking the Needle Drop Point with the Embroidery Foot "W+" with LED Pointer
63
About the Embroidery Unit
64
Adjusting the Brightness of the LED Pointer
64
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
64
Removing the Embroidery Unit
65
Connecting the Machine to the Computer
67
Using Functions by Connecting the Accessory to the Machine
67
Using USB Media or Embroidery Card Reader/Usb Card Writer Module
67
Changing
68
Clicking a Key
68
Using a USB Mouse
68
Attaching the Dual Feed Foot
69
Attaching/Detaching Toe
69
Using the Optional Dual Feed Foot
69
Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding of the Dual Feed Foot
70
Using the Dual Feed Position Lever
70
S Sewing 1
72
Chapter1 Sewing Basics
72
Sewing
73
Sewing a Stitch
73
Using the Foot Controller
74
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
75
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
75
Changing Sewing Direction
77
Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 CM or Less
77
Sewing Curves
77
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics
77
If the Fabric Does Not Feed
78
If the Fabric Does Not Fit under the Presser Foot
78
Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener
78
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics
79
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
79
Setting the Stitch Length
80
Setting the Stitch Width
80
Stitch Settings
80
Setting the "L/R SHIFT
81
Proper Thread Tension
82
Setting the Thread Tension
82
Upper Thread Is too Tight
82
Upper Thread Is too Loose
83
Automatic Thread Cutting
84
Useful Functions
84
Pivoting
85
Using the Knee Lifter
85
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)
87
Locking the Screen
88
Needle Position - Stitch Placement
88
S Sewing 2
90
Chapter2 Utility Stitches
90
Selecting a Stitch
91
Selecting Utility Stitches
91
Using the Mirror Image Key
91
Saving Settings
92
Saving Your Stitch Settings
92
Using the Image Key
92
Retrieving Saved Settings
93
Sewing the Stitches
94
Straight Stitches
94
Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
95
Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark)
96
Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
96
Basting
98
Dart Seam
98
Flat Fell Seam
99
Gathering
99
Pintuck
100
Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
101
Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
101
Zigzag Stitches
101
Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
102
Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)
102
Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
102
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
103
Overcasting
103
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G
103
Tape Attaching
103
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "J
104
Quilting
105
Piecing
106
Piecing Using the 1/4" Quilting Foot with Guide (Optional with some Models)
107
Appliqué
108
Quilting
108
Quilting with Satin Stitches
109
Free Motion Quilting
110
Echo Quilting Using the Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot "E" (Optional with some Models)
113
Blind Hem Stitches
115
If the Needle Catches too Much of the Hem Fold
117
If the Needle Does Not Catch the Hem Fold
117
Appliqué
118
Appliqué Sharp Curves
118
Appliqué Corners
119
Shelltuck Stitches
119
Crazy Quilting
120
Scallop Stitches
120
Smocking Stitches
121
Fagoting
122
Tape or Elastic Attaching
122
Heirloom
123
Hemstitching (1)
123
Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))
124
Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
124
One-Step Buttonholes
125
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
127
Darning
128
Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate
128
Bar Tacks
129
Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
131
Button Sewing
131
Attaching 4 Hole Buttons
132
Attaching a Shank to the Button
132
Eyelet
132
Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
133
Centered Zipper
134
Zipper Insertion
134
Inserting a Side Zipper
135
Stitch Setting Chart
137
S Sewing 3
146
Chapter3 Character/Decorative Stitches
146
Selecting Stitch Patterns
147
Characters
148
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7Mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
148
Deleting Characters
149
Adjusting the Character Spacing
150
Basic Sewing
151
Sewing Attractive Finishes
151
Sewing Stitch Patterns
151
Making Adjustments
152
Editing Stitch Patterns
154
Key Functions
154
Changing the Length (for 7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
156
Changing the Size
156
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
156
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image
156
Sewing a Pattern Continuously
156
Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
157
Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern
157
Checking the Image
158
Before Combining
159
Combining Stitch Patterns
159
Combining Various Stitch Patterns
159
Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns
160
Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns
161
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length
161
Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
162
More Examples
163
Connecting Your Machine to the Computer
164
Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
164
Stitch Data Precautions
164
Types of Stitch Data that Can be Used
164
Types of USB Devices/Media that Can be Used
164
Using the Memory Function
164
If the Memory Is Full
165
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory
165
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media
166
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer
167
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory
168
Recalling from USB Media
169
Recalling from the Computer
170
S Sewing 4
172
Chapter4 MY CUSTOM STITCH
172
Designing a Stitch
173
Entering Stitch Data
175
Key Functions
175
Moving a Point
177
Moving Part or All of the Design
178
Inserting New Points
179
If the Memory Is Full
180
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
180
Using Stored Custom Stitches
180
Retrieving Stored Stitches
181
Chapter1 Embroidery
183
Embroidering
183
Eembroidering 1
184
Copyright Information
185
Selecting Patterns
185
Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Floral Alphabet/Bobbin Work Patterns
186
Selecting Character Patterns
187
About Embroidery Card Reader (Sold Separately) and USB Card Writer Module
189
About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)
189
Selecting Frame Patterns
189
Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards
189
Selecting Patterns from USB Media/Computer
190
Viewing the Embroidering Screen
191
Key Functions
192
Attaching Iron-On Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric
193
Preparing the Fabric
193
Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
195
Types of Embroidery Frames
195
Inserting the Fabric
196
Using the Embroidery Sheet
197
Embroidering Edges or Corners
198
Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
198
Embroidering Small Fabrics
198
Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges
198
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
199
Removing the Embroidery Frame
199
Checking the Pattern Position
201
Confirming the Pattern Position
201
Frame Sizes Displayed on Screen
202
Previewing the Completed Pattern
202
Embroidery Attractive Finishes
203
Sewing an Embroidery Pattern
203
Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
204
Sewing Embroidery Patterns
204
Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué
205
Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
208
If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread
208
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
209
Restarting from the Beginning
210
Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power
210
Adjusting Thread Tension
212
Correct Thread Tension
212
Making Embroidery Adjustments
212
Upper Thread Is too Loose
212
Upper Thread Is too Tight
212
Adjusting the Bobbin Case (with no Color on the Screw)
213
Bobbin Thread Is too Loose
213
Correct Tension
213
Bobbin Thread Is too Tight
214
Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (END COLOR TRIM)
214
Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM)
214
Adjusting the Embroidery Speed
215
Selecting the Length of Jump Stitch Not to Trim
215
Changing the Thread Color Display
216
Changing the "Embroidery Frame Display
217
Aligning the Pattern and the Needle
218
Moving the Pattern
218
Revising the Pattern
218
Changing the Size of the Pattern
219
Rotating the Pattern
220
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
221
Enlarging the Editing Screen
221
Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns
222
Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only)
222
Embroidering Linked Characters
223
Uninterrupted Embroidering (Monochrome - Using a Single Color)
225
Connecting Your Machine to the Computer
226
Embroidery Data Precautions
226
Types of Embroidery Data that Can be Used
226
Using the Memory Function
226
If the Memory Is Full
227
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine's Memory
227
Tajima (.Dst) Embroidery Data
227
Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media
228
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer
229
Retrieving Patterns from the Machine's Memory
230
Recalling from USB Media
231
Recalling from the Computer
232
Embroidery Applications
233
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
233
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
234
Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns
235
Eembroidering 2
238
Chapter2 Embroidery Edit
238
Explanation of Functions
239
Selecting Patterns to Edit
240
Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns
241
Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives
241
Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/ Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame/Bobbin Work Patterns
241
Editing Patterns
243
Key Functions
244
Changing the Size of the Pattern
245
Deleting the Pattern
245
Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200
245
Moving the Pattern
245
Rotating the Pattern
245
Changing Character Spacing
246
Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns
246
Reducing Character Spacing
247
Separating Combined Character Patterns
247
Changing the Color of each Alphabet Character in a Pattern
248
Changing the Thread Color
249
Embroidering Linked Characters
249
Creating a Custom Thread Table
250
Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List
251
Recalling the Custom Thread Table Data from USB Media
252
Saving the Custom Thread Table to USB Media
252
Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table
253
Designing Repeated Patterns
254
Sewing Repeated Patterns
254
Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern
256
Assigning Thread Marks
257
Color Sorting Repeated Patterns
257
Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly
258
Duplicating a Pattern
260
After Editing
261
Combining Patterns
262
Editing Combined Patterns
262
Selecting Combined Embroidery Patterns
264
Sewing Combined Patterns
265
Basting Embroidery
266
Uninterrupted Embroidering (Monochrome - Using a Single Color)
266
Various Embroidering Functions
266
Using the Memory Function
267
Appendix
269
Chapter1 How To Create Bobbin Work
269
A Appendix 1
270
About Bobbin Work
271
Bobbin Case and Bobbin Cover
271
Preparing for Bobbin Work
271
Required Materials
271
Fabric
272
Lower Thread
272
Needle
272
Presser Foot
272
Upper Thread
272
Upper Threading
272
Preparing the Bobbin Thread
273
When Tension Is Applied to the Bobbin Thread
274
When Tension Is Not Applied to the Bobbin Thread
275
Creating Bobbin Work (Sewing)
277
Positioning the Fabric and Sewing
277
Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing
279
Finishing the Thread Ends
279
Creating Bobbin Work (Embroidery)
280
Selecting the Pattern
280
Start Embroidering
282
Adjusting the Tension of the Bobbin Thread
284
Adjusting the Thread Tension
284
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension
284
Correcting Bobbin Work Tension
285
The Bobbin Thread Catches on the Tension Spring of the Bobbin Case
285
The Thread was Accidentally Cut Automatically and the Bobbin Thread Is Caught Inside the Machine
285
Troubleshooting
285
A Appendix 2
286
Care and Maintenance
287
Cleaning the LCD Screen
287
Cleaning the Machine Casing
287
Cleaning the Race
287
Precautions on Storing the Machine
287
Restrictions on Oiling
287
About the Maintenance Message
289
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area
289
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display
290
Adjusting the Screen
290
Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
290
Cause
291
Frequent Troubleshooting Topics
291
Remedy/Check Details
291
Symptom
291
Troubleshooting
291
Upper Thread Tightened up
291
Cause
292
Remedy/Check Details
292
Symptom
292
Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric
292
Cause/Remedy
294
Incorrect Thread Tension
294
Symptoms
294
Fabric Is Caught in the Machine and Cannot be Removed
295
Removing the Fabric from the Machine
295
Checking Machine Operations
297
List of Symptoms
298
Error Messages
302
Specifications
305
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media
306
Upgrading Your Machine's Software
306
Upgrading Your Machine'ssoftware
306
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
307
Index
308
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