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Manual Brother ST531HD Sewing Machine

Name: Brother ST531HD Sewing Machine
Brand: Brother
SKU: ST531HD
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Manual

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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE,

MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse

approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the

mark, rating as marked on plug.

• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with

the fuse cover omitted.

•

If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the

plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact

your authorized Brother dealer to obtain the correct

lead.

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........1

1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING

MACHINE ..................................4

ACCESSORIES .................................................4

Optional accessories .......................................... 4

THE MAIN PARTS ...........................................5

Flat bed attachment ............................................ 5

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ................6

Connecting plugs ............................................... 6

Main power and sewing light switch .................. 7

Foot controller .................................................... 7

Checking the needle ........................................... 7

Replacing the needle .......................................... 7

Changing the presser foot ................................... 8

THE CONTROLS .............................................9

Pattern selection dial .......................................... 9

Stretch stitching .................................................. 9

Patterns and stitch names ................................. 10

Stitch length dial .............................................. 13

Stitch width dial ............................................... 13

Reverse sewing lever ........................................ 13

Feed dog position switch .................................. 14

THREADING THE MACHINE .......................14

Winding the bobbin ......................................... 14

Lower threading ............................................... 17

Upper threading ............................................... 19

Drawing up the lower thread ............................ 23

FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE

COMBINATIONS .........................................24

2. SEWING BASICS ...................... 25

Please read before sewing ................................ 25

Starting sewing ................................................. 25

Trial sewing ...................................................... 26

Changing the sewing direction ......................... 26

Sewing thick fabrics ......................................... 27

Sewing thin fabrics ........................................... 28

Sewing stretch fabrics ....................................... 28

Stitching cylindrical pieces ............................... 28

Sewing with a twin needle ............................... 28

Thread tension ................................................. 30

3. BUILT-IN STITCHES ................. 32

Straight stitching ...............................................32

Zigzag stitching .................................................32

Blind hem stitching ...........................................32

Shell tuck stitching ............................................34

Elastic stitching .................................................34

Double action stitching .....................................35

Fagoting ............................................................35

Overedge stitching ............................................36

Feather stitching ................................................36

Triple zigzag stretch stitching ............................37

Decorative stitching ..........................................37

4. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND

BUTTONS ............................... 38

Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic

buttonhole) .......................................................38

Adjusting buttonholes .......................................40

Sewing buttons .................................................41

5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND

APPLICATIONS ....................... 42

Zipper insertion ................................................42

Gathering ..........................................................43

Darning ............................................................43

Appliqués .........................................................43

Using the blind stitch foot .................................44

6. APPENDIX ................................ 45

MAINTENANCE ........................................... 45

Restrictions on oiling ........................................45

Precautions on storing the machine ..................45

Cleaning ...........................................................45

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 47

INDEX .......................................................... 50

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Brand	Brother
Model	ST531HD
Category	Sewing Machines
File type	PDF
File size	2.77 MB

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What size needle should I use? Verified

The size of the needle depends on the fabric. For a thicker fabric, you will need a thinker needle. The application of the needle of often mentioned on the packaging.

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I have checked everything, but my sewing machine thread keeps breaking, what can I do? Verified

If the upper thread of the machine keeps breaking where the needle enters the fabric, it could be that the needleplate or bobbin case have minor damages in the form of scratches and/or sharp edges. These minor damages can cause the thread to break after a few stitches.

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How long does a sewing machine neelde last? Verified

This varies between manufacturers, but in general a needle will last about 8 hours. It might take longer for the needle to break, but before that it will have become blunt and might damage the fabric.

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My needle keeps breaking, what is causing this? Verified

There can be various reasons for this. The needle may not be the correct one for the selected fabric, the needle may have been set too low, the fabric may not be properly guided or the bobbin case may be placed incorrectly.

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Do I need to turn my sewing machine completely off to replace the needle? Verified

You can change the needle after turning off the product with the on/off switch. When cleaning the product you should disconnect it from the power supply.

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