Name: Brother SE1800
Brand: Brother
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Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine

Operation Manual

GETTING READY

SEWING BASICS

UTILITY STITCHES

EMBROIDERY

APPENDIX

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We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

Product Code: 885-U01/U04

Important Safety Instructions3
Table of Contents7
Introduction11
Sewing Machine Features11
Accessories12
Included Accessories12
Optional Accessories14
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions15
Front View15
Needle and Presser Foot Section16
Right-Side/Rear View16
Operation Buttons17
Operation Panel18
Getting Ready19
Turning the Machine On/Off20
Power Supply Precautions20
Turning on the Machine21
Turning off the Machine21
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation22
Viewing the LCD22
Changing the Machine Settings23
Checking Machine Operating Procedures25
Winding/Installing the Bobbin27
Bobbin Precautions27
Winding the Bobbin27
Installing the Bobbin31
Upper Threading33
About the Spool of Thread33
Threading the Upper Thread34
Threading the Needle36
Threading the Needle Manually (Without Using the Needle Threader)37
Using the Twin Needle38
Pulling up the Bobbin Thread41
Replacing the Needle42
Needle Precautions42
Needle Types and Their Uses43
Checking the Needle44
Replacing the Needle44
Replacing the Presser Foot46
Presser Foot Precautions46
Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot Holder48
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces49
Free-Arm Sewing49
Sewing Basics51
Sewing52
General Sewing Procedure52
Selecting Stitching53
Positioning the Fabric54
Starting to Sew55
Securing the Stitching57
Cutting the Thread58
Setting the Stitch60
Adjusting the Stitch Width60
Adjusting the Stitch Length61
Adjusting the Thread Tension61
Useful Functions63
Automatically Sewing Reverse/Reinforcement Stitches63
Automatically Cutting the Thread64
Mirroring Stitches65
Useful Sewing Tips66
Trial Sewing66
Changing the Sewing Direction66
Sewing Curves66
Adjusting the Presser Foot Pressure66
Sewing Thick Fabrics67
Sewing Thin Fabrics68
Sewing Stretch Fabrics68
Sewing Leathers or Vinyl Fabrics68
Sewing an Even Seam Allowance68
Hands-Free Raising and Lowering of the Presser Foot69
Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener70
Utility Stitches71
Stitch Setting Chart72
Utility Stitches72
Other Stitches76
Selecting Stitching79
Stitch Types79
Saving Stitch Settings81
Overcasting Stitches83
Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Overcasting Foot "G83
Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Zigzag Foot "J84
Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using the Optional Side Cutter85
Basic Stitching87
Basting87
Blind Hem Stitching89
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing91
Buttonhole Sewing92
Button Sewing96
Zipper Insertion98
Inserting a Centered Zipper98
Inserting a Side Zipper100
Zipper/Piping Insertion103
Inserting a Centered Zipper103
Inserting a Piping104
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape105
Stretch Stitching105
Elastic Attaching105
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching107
Appliqué Stitching108
Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching109
Piecing109
Quilting111
Free-Motion Quilting112
Satin Stitching Using the Sewing Speed Controller113
Reinforcement Stitching115
Triple Stretch Stitching115
Bar Tack Stitching115
Darning117
Eyelet Stitching119
Horizontal Stitching120
Decorative Stitching122
Fagoting123
Scallop Stitching124
Smocking124
Shell Tuck Stitching125
Joining126
Heirloom Stitching127
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns130
Sewing Beautiful Patterns130
Sewing Patterns130
Changing the Pattern Size131
Changing the Stitch Density131
Changing the Length for Satin Stitches132
Shifting Patterns133
Combining Patterns134
Saving Patterns137
Realigning the Pattern138
Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch)141
Drawing a Sketch of the Pattern141
Entering the Pattern Data142
Examples of Designs144
Embroidery145
Successful Embroidering146
What to Prepare146
Embroidery Step by Step148
Attaching the Embroidery Foot149
Removing the Embroidery Foot151
Attaching the Embroidery Unit152
Embroidery Unit Precautions152
Removing the Embroidery Unit154
Preparing the Fabric155
Attaching an Optional Stabilizer Material to the Fabric155
Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame156
Attaching the Embroidery Frame159
Removing the Embroidery Frame160
Selecting Embroidery Patterns161
Copyright Information161
Embroidery Pattern Types161
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation162
Selecting an Embroidery Pattern164
Selecting Characters165
Selecting a Frame Pattern166
Using an Embroidery Card (Sold Separately)167
Embroidering168
Sewing Attractive Finishes168
Embroidering a Pattern169
Appliquéing171
Editing Patterns173
Adjusting the Layout173
Adjusting the Thread Tension175
Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with no Color on the Screw)176
Resewing177
Thread Runs out Partway through a Design177
Stopping While Embroidering178
Using the Memory Function180
Embroidery Data Precautions180
Saving Patterns182
Transferring Embroidery Patterns from the Computer to Machine183
Appendix185
Care and Maintenance186
Restrictions on Oiling186
Precautions on Storing the Machine186
Cleaning the Machine Surface186
Cleaning the Race186
Troubleshooting188
Frequent Troubleshooting Topics188
Upper Thread Tightened up188
Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric189
Incorrect Thread Tension191
Fabric Is Caught in the Machine and Cannot be Removed192
When the Thread Became Tangled under the Bobbin Winder Seat195
List of Symptoms197
Error Messages203
Adjusting the LCD206
Operation Beep206
Canceling the Operation Beep207
Upgrading Your Machine's Software Using USB Media208
Index209

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Brand	Brother
Model	SE1800
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English