LS-2125_brother_cover_Eng K KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual English XE4592-001 Printed in China Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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LS2125.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: “Read all instructions before using.” DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb.
LS2125.book Page 2 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.
LS2125.book Page 3 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread takeup lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2.
LS2125TOC.fm Page 4 Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:07 AM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..........................................................6 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .................................................... 6 The main parts .................................................................................................................................................
LS2125.book Page 5 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM ZIPPER INSERTION ........................................................................................................... 40 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING ................................................. 41 Appliqués ....................................................................................................................................................... 41 Monogramming and embroidering .........................................
LS2125.book Page 6 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 38) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is not uniform. b Pattern selection dial (page 26) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number of the stitch that you want to use.
LS2125.book Page 7 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM 1 g Built-in handle h Spool pin (page 12 and 16) The spool pin holds the spool of thread. i Bobbin winder (page 12) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to manually raise and lower the needle. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 10) Use this switch to turn on and off the main power and sewing light.
LS2125.book Page 8 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to remove it.
LS2125.book Page 9 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model KD-1902, N This foot controller can be used on the following machine models: LS-2220/2720/1520/2125/2125i. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer.
LS2125.book Page 10 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
LS2125.book Page 11 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to “{”. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
LS2125.book Page 12 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in as far as possible. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine.
LS2125.book Page 13 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left and remove the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.
LS2125.book Page 14 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the front of the machine. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury.
LS2125_01.fm Page 15 Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:08 AM Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to the left, as shown below, until it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the top of the shuttle race. a Bobbin case finger b Notch g Close the shuttle cover.
LS2125.book Page 16 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a b c d Spool pin Thread guide (rear) Thread guide (front) Thread take-up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever.
LS2125_01.fm Page 17 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:58 PM While holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. Guide the thread through the thread take-up g lever from right to left.
LS2125.book Page 18 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Drawing up the lower thread a Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). c thread.
LS2125.book Page 19 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles.
LS2125.book Page 20 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— CAUTION Replacing the needle ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on the previous page. If the combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break.
LS2125.book Page 21 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. While holding the needle with your left hand, f use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise. 1 Note ● The needle can be removed by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn.
LS2125.book Page 22 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you can sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. The stitches available for twin-needle sewing are straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2.
LS2125.book Page 23 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will start and you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.
LS2125.book Page 24 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Raise the presser foot lever to check that the g presser foot is securely attached. ■ Attaching the presser foot holder Align the presser foot holder with the lower- a left side of the presser bar.
LS2125.book Page 25 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. 2 CAUTION ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur.
LS2125_02.fm Page 26 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:58 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting stitching Turning the stitch selection dial in either direction, select the desired stitch.
LS2125.book Page 27 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM While holding the end of the thread and the Starting to sew a e fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching. Turn on the sewing machine. 2 Raise the needle to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). f c Lower the presser foot lever. Raise the presser foot lever.
LS2125.book Page 28 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the back of the presser foot bar to cut them. Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread.
LS2125.book Page 29 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. ■ Bobbin tension is too loose Loops may appear on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with thin thread. 1 Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper threading” (page 16) and rethread.
LS2125.book Page 30 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be achieved.
LS2125.book Page 31 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. 2 a Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.
LS2125.book Page 32 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES c Zigzag stitches Start sawing. You can use the zigzag stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Number on dial Stitch name Application 2 Zigzag stitch 3 Zigzag stitch Overcasting and attaching appliqués. Select the desired width.
LS2125.book Page 33 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM Basic stitching Blind hem stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Two stitches are available for basic stitching. Number on dial 6 7 Stitch name Application Attaching Straight stitch zippers, basic (Center needle stitching, and position) sewing gathers or darning, etc. Straight stitch (Left needle position) Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. a Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. b Select a stitch.
LS2125.book Page 34 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm c (3/16 inches) from the edge of the fabric, and Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the e fabric with the wrong side facing up. then baste it.
LS2125.book Page 35 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM Position the fabric so that the needle slightly i catches the fold of the hem, and then lower the presser foot lever. For invisible stitching, make sure that both threads are the same color as the fabric. Darning Reinforce points that will be subject to strain. Number on dial 6 Stitch name Application Attaching Straight stitch zippers, basic (Center needle stitching, and position) sewing gathers or darning, etc.
LS2125.book Page 36 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— BUTTONHOLE SEWING Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Number on dial Stitch name Application Memo 1 4-step automatic buttonhole ● Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric. ● When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, place stabilizer material under the fablic.
LS2125.book Page 37 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM Stop sewing when the needle is at the left side f of the stitching, and then raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole p stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole. Select stitch “b” of the 4-step automatic g buttonhole (1). 2 Start sewing, and then sew the length of the h chalk line.
LS2125.book Page 38 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting buitching stitching If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is not uniform, the stitching can adjusted with the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.
LS2125.book Page 39 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM Turn the handwheel toward you e (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button. If the needle hits the button, return to step a. CAUTION 3 ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. f Start sewing. • After sewing for about 10 seconds at a low speed, press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to sew a few reinforcement stitches.
LS2125.book Page 40 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ZIPPER INSERTION You can use the zipper foot “I” to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle. When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing the left side of the zipper, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot.
LS2125.book Page 41 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING Zigzag stitches can be used for sewing appliqués, monogramming and embroidering. Number on dial Stitch name Application c Carefully sew around the edge of the design. 2 Zigzag stitch 3 Zigzag stitch Overcasting and attaching appliqués. Select the desired width. 3 4 Zigzag stitch 5 Zigzag (satin) stitch Memo Overcasting and attaching appliqués with the decorative satin stitches.
LS2125.book Page 42 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— b Select a stitch. ■ Monogramming Sew the lettering at a constant speed by moving the hoop slowly. Draw the lettering (for monogramming) or c design (for embroidering) on the surface of the fabric. Put the fabric in the embroidery hoop with d the surface of the fabric facing up inside the well. e the presser bar.
LS2125.book Page 43 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Gathering Number on dial 6 a Shell tuck stitching Stitch name Application Attaching zippers, Straight stitch basic stitching, (Center needle and sewing position) gathers or darning, etc. Select the desired length for straight stitch (6).
LS2125.book Page 44 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Elastic stitching Number on dial 10 Stitch name Application Mending, sewing Elastic stitching elastic tape or joining fabric. ■ Joining fabric Put the edges of the two pieces of fabric together, and then place them under the presser foot with the fabric edges under the center of the presser foot. Then, start sewing the edges of the two fabrics together.
LS2125.book Page 45 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM 4 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Oiling a Changing the bulb Turn off the machine and unplug it. CAUTION Put 2 to 3 drops of oil at each of the points b indicated below. Be sure to wipe any excess oil off the machine. ● Unplug the power supply cord before changing the bulb, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. a Turn off the machine and unplug it.
LS2125.book Page 46 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM APPENDIX d —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Replace the sewing light bulb. Cleaning the shuttle race CAUTION ● Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. a Turn off the machine and unplug it. b then remove the presser foot and the needle. Raise the needle and the presser foot, and a bulb b Loosen c Tighten c shuttle cover at the front of the free arm.
LS2125.book Page 47 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM Remove the hook by grasping its center post f and pulling it out. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before using the machine. Cleaning the feed dogs CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or be injured. a Retaining ring b Hook c Hook center post Use a brush to remove any accumulated lint g and thread from the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body.
LS2125_Appendix.fm Page 48 Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:09 AM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Repacking the machine Keep the carton and packing materials for future use. When packing up the machine again, pack it properly as described below. If it is not packed properly, damage may occur during shipping. Note ● Remember to return the screw to its original setting before starting your next project.
LS2125_Appendix.fm Page 49 Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:09 AM ■ Bobbin tension is too tight Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 5 1 a b c d e 2 3 4 Wrong side Surface Upper thread Lower thread Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to a higher number. Note ● If the loops still appear on the wrong side of the fabric after you adjust the upper tension, the bobbin thread may be too tight.
LS2125_Appendix.fm Page 50 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:59 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com].
LS2125_Appendix.fm Page 51 Friday, February 29, 2008 10:20 AM Symptom The upper thread breaks. The lower thread is tangled or breaks. The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric. Possible cause Reference The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 20 You have not inserted the needle properly. Insert the needle properly. page 20 The area around the hole in the nee- Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest dle plate is scratched.
LS2125_Appendix.fm Page 52 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:59 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom The fabric is wrinkled. Stitches are skipped. There is a highpitched noise while sewing. The stitch is not sewn correctly. The fabric does not feed. The sewing light bulb does not come on. 52 Possible cause How to put it right Reference You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly.
LS2125.book Page 53 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:43 PM INDEX A S accessories .....................................................................9 appliqués ...................................................................... 41 satin stitching ................................................................32 seam ripper ................................................................... 37 sewing machine needles ...............................................19 shell tuck stitching ................
LS-2125_brother_cover_Eng K KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual English XE4592-001 Printed in China Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
