Utility Stitches
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With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel
lines of the same stitch with two different threads.
Both upper threads should have the same
thickness and quality.
1 Touch and then install the twin
needle (“Changing the Needle” on
page 36).
* If the message [OK to automatically lower the
presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch
to continue.
2 Pass the first upper thread according to
steps
1 through 8 of “Upper Threading”
on page 42.
3 Pass the thread through the needle bar
thread guide, then thread the needle on
the left side manually.
a Needle bar thread guide
b First upper thread
4 Set the supplemental spool pin in the
“up” position and then place the
additional spool of thread, so that the
thread unwinds to the front from the
bottom.
a Supplemental spool pin
b Thread spool
c Spool cap
Sewing with a Twin Needle
CAUTION
• When using the twin needle, it is recommended to use
zigzag foot “J”. Otherwise, the needle may break and
cause injury.
• Before changing the needle or threading the machine,
be sure to touch
on the LCD Screen to lock all keys
and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/
Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
IMPORTANT
• Twin needle (size 2/11) is recommended for this
machine. Contact your authorized Brother dealer for
replacement needles.
• (Automatic threading button) cannot be used.
Manually thread the twin needle from front to back.
Using (Automatic threading button) may result in
damage to the machine.
• When the twin needle is used, bunched
stitches may occur depending on the types of
fabric and thread that are used.
Use advanced monogramming foot “N+” or
attach stabilizer material.
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