Brother XL-3027 Owner's Manual
CONTENTS
B-10
Chapter3 Character/Decorative Stitches 76
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS.......................... 77
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch
Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch
Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns .......... 78
Characters ............................................................................ 78
Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch
Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns .......... 78
Characters ............................................................................ 78
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS .............................. 81
Sewing Attractive Finishes .................................................... 81
Basic Sewing ........................................................................ 81
Making Adjustments............................................................. 82
Basic Sewing ........................................................................ 81
Making Adjustments............................................................. 82
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS ............................. 84
Changing the Size ................................................................ 86
Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) .... 86
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image .......................................... 86
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ...................................... 86
Sewing a Pattern Continuously ............................................. 86
Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)...... 87
Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern ............................. 87
Checking the Image.............................................................. 88
Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) .... 86
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image .......................................... 86
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ...................................... 86
Sewing a Pattern Continuously ............................................. 86
Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)...... 87
Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern ............................. 87
Checking the Image.............................................................. 88
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS ...................... 89
Before Combining ................................................................ 89
Combining Various Stitch Patterns........................................ 89
Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns........................... 90
Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns.............. 91
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length ...................... 91
Making Step Stitch Patterns
(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) ..................................... 92
Combining Various Stitch Patterns........................................ 89
Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns........................... 90
Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns.............. 91
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length ...................... 91
Making Step Stitch Patterns
(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) ..................................... 92
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION.................... 94
Stitch Data Precautions ........................................................ 94
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory................... 95
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media ..................................... 96
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer ................................. 97
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory ......... 98
Recalling from USB Media ................................................... 99
Recalling from the Computer.............................................. 100
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory................... 95
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media ..................................... 96
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer ................................. 97
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory ......... 98
Recalling from USB Media ................................................... 99
Recalling from the Computer.............................................. 100
Chapter4 MY CUSTOM STITCH
102
DESIGNING A STITCH..................................... 103
ENTERING STITCH DATA ................................ 105
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES .............. 110
ENTERING STITCH DATA ................................ 105
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES .............. 110
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List ................................... 110
Retrieving Stored Stitches ................................................... 111
Retrieving Stored Stitches ................................................... 111
A
Appendix
Chapter1 How to Create Bobbin Work
2
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK ...................................... 3
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ....................... 3
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ....................... 3
Required Materials ................................................................. 3
Upper Threading .................................................................... 4
Preparing the Bobbin Thread .................................................. 5
Upper Threading .................................................................... 4
Preparing the Bobbin Thread .................................................. 5
CREATING BOBBIN WORK ................................. 9
Positioning the Fabric and Sewing .......................................... 9
Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing........................................ 11
Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing........................................ 11
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION ................ 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 13
Chapter2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 14
CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................... 15
Restrictions on oiling ............................................................ 15
Precautions on storing the machine ...................................... 15
Cleaning the LCD Screen ..................................................... 15
Cleaning the Machine Casing............................................... 15
Cleaning the Race ................................................................ 15
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area ........................ 17
About the Maintenance Message .......................................... 17
Precautions on storing the machine ...................................... 15
Cleaning the LCD Screen ..................................................... 15
Cleaning the Machine Casing............................................... 15
Cleaning the Race ................................................................ 15
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area ........................ 17
About the Maintenance Message .......................................... 17
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN .................................. 18
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display..................... 18
Touch Panel is Malfunctioning ............................................ 18
Touch Panel is Malfunctioning ............................................ 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 19
Frequent troubleshooting topics........................................... 19
Upper thread tightened up................................................... 19
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric................................ 20
Incorrect thread tension ....................................................... 22
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ..... 23
List of Symptoms.................................................................. 26
Upper thread tightened up................................................... 19
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric................................ 20
Incorrect thread tension ....................................................... 22
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ..... 23
List of Symptoms.................................................................. 26
ERROR MESSAGES............................................. 29
SPECIFICATIONS............................................... 31
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE ..... 32
SPECIFICATIONS............................................... 31
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE ..... 32
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media ................................. 32
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer ................................... 33
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer ................................... 33
INDEX................................................................ 34