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Brother JX 1714

The Brother JX1714 is a compact and user-friendly sewing machine designed for beginners and hobbyists. It has 17 built-in stitch patterns, including straight, zigzag, and decorative stitches.  This lightweight machine has a dial for stitch selection, a free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves, a built-in LED light for better visibility, and includes an auto-size buttonhole feature.

If you have never threaded a sewing machine before, please review in a detailed manner the "How to Use" tab or ask for assistance!

How to Use the Brother JX1714 Sewing Machine

This machine has several steps to start sewing:

  1. Bobbin Set up and Lower Threading.
  2. Upper Threading
  3. Thread Tension Check

Please see for each one of these steps the corresponding explanatory video from the table below.

1. Bobbin Set up and Lower Threading.
2. Upper Threading

3. Thread Tension Check.

 

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The full instructional video can be seen below.

Troubleshooting

  • If the sewing machine doesn't work please check:
    • if it's off, turn it on.
    • if the bobbin winder shaft is to the right, push it to the left.
    • if the foot controller is plugged in.
  • If the needle breaks, call staff using the iPad by the Reception Desk.
  • If the upper thread breaks please check:
    • If the upper threading was done propperly (thread outside of the guide), if so, correct it.
    • If there are knots or tangles in the thread, if so, remove them.
    • If the tension is setup too tight, loosen it using the thread tension dial.
    • If the needle is bent or blunt, call a Staff member using the iPad by the Reception desk.
    • If the area around the hole in the needle plate or presser foot is scratched, call a Staff member using the iPad by the Reception desk.
    • If the bobbin case is scratched or has a burr, replace the bobbin or call a Staff member.\
  • If the lower thread is tangled or breaks check:
    • If the bobbin was wound correctly, if not rewind it.
    • If the bobbin is scratched or doesn't turn smoothly, call a Staff member to replace the bobbin.
    • If the thread is tangled, then remove the tangled thread and clean the race.
    • If the bobbin is set incorrectly, if so, reset the bobbin thread correctly.
  • If the thread tension is incorrect then check:
    • if the upper thread is correct.
    • If the bobbin is wound correctly.
    • If the presser foot is properly attached, if not, please call a Staff member using the iPad by the Reception desk.
    • Adjust the tension of the upper thread using the dial.
    • If the bobbin is set incorrectly,  if so, reset the bobbin thread correctly.
  • If the fabric is wrinkled please check:
    • If the upper thread or the bobbin are fitted properly, if so, please correct.
    • If the needle is bent or blunt, call a Staff member in order to change the needle.
    • If the fabric is thin, the fabric is not being fed correctly, then sew with a stabilizer material under.
    • If the thread tension is incorrect, adjust the tension of the upper thread using the dial.
  • If some stitches are skipped, check:
    • If the upper threading is ok, if so, correct the threading.
    • This can happen for some combinations of thread, fabric and needle.
    • If the needle is bent or blunt, call a Staff member in order to change the needle.

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