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Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX 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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...machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to the needle. otherwise, the machine...sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this machine was supplied in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine... service life: • When storing this machine on the foot controller. • Do ...sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine...machine near a heat source, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine...machine and foot control free from all moving parts. Plug the machine ...
...machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to the needle. otherwise, the machine...sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this machine was supplied in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine... service life: • When storing this machine on the foot controller. • Do ...sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine...machine near a heat source, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine...machine and foot control free from all moving parts. Plug the machine ...
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... use as the lower thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22...
... use as the lower thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22...
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This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. For details, refer to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. press ... stitch (1), the presser foot type to "Selecting stitching" (page 37). The display location (2) of the selected stitch. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. When attaching the spool cap, position it to the spool pin as an example, the...
This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. For details, refer to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. press ... stitch (1), the presser foot type to "Selecting stitching" (page 37). The display location (2) of the selected stitch. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. When attaching the spool cap, position it to the spool pin as an example, the...
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...left needle with the c upper thread. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). Install the twin needle. Manually thread the left needle. Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set ...it so that have designed your machine so you . ● You can be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. Sewing with the twin needle We...
...left needle with the c upper thread. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). Install the twin needle. Manually thread the left needle. Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set ...it so that have designed your machine so you . ● You can be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. Sewing with the twin needle We...
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...step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Using the needle threader may bend or break. j • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Attach zigzag foot "J". Instead,...depending on the stitches that are sewn parallel to thread the twin needle. If this occurs, increase the stitch length. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Thread the upper thread for the left down in f the same way that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If...
...step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Using the needle threader may bend or break. j • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Attach zigzag foot "J". Instead,...depending on the stitches that are sewn parallel to thread the twin needle. If this occurs, increase the stitch length. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Thread the upper thread for the left down in f the same way that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If...
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... the digit on the right and pressing on the left needle position) is selected. X The stitch is indicated by one. This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above or beside the stitch number...The display location of the presser foot type differs depending on , the straight stitch ( left changes the digit on the sewing machine. a 2 Press (stitch selection keys). When the sewing machine is displayed. The b number of the utility stitches, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33). Selecting stitching...
... the digit on the right and pressing on the left needle position) is selected. X The stitch is indicated by one. This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above or beside the stitch number...The display location of the presser foot type differs depending on , the straight stitch ( left changes the digit on the sewing machine. a 2 Press (stitch selection keys). When the sewing machine is displayed. The b number of the utility stitches, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33). Selecting stitching...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) **** Yes ( J ) ***... Yes ( J ) No ** Rfc. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) **** Yes ( J ) ***... Yes ( J ) No ** Rfc. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ ...
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...finished, cut the thread. Attach zigzag foot "J". Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ ...stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. b Select a stitch. Start sewing. gathers or pintucks, etc. CAUTION ● Be sure to sew" (page 39). a When sewing is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pressing the "+" side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to...
...finished, cut the thread. Attach zigzag foot "J". Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ ...stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. b Select a stitch. Start sewing. gathers or pintucks, etc. CAUTION ● Be sure to sew" (page 39). a When sewing is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pressing the "+" side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to...
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... needle drop point will not feed and desired results may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. UTILITY STITCHES BLIND HEM STITCHING You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a ...pair of the b hem, and press. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model...
... needle drop point will not feed and desired results may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. UTILITY STITCHES BLIND HEM STITCHING You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a ...pair of the b hem, and press. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model...
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...Auto Rfc. CAUTION ● Be sure to the back, as shown below. The maximum buttonhole length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Stitch Name Pattern No. A 34 34 - Appliqué quilting, free- medium weight and thick fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/...(for A 30 30 30 26 fabrics that have back- Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Secured buttoholes for quilting) J 40 40 - A 33 33 33 29 Keyhole buttonholes...
...Auto Rfc. CAUTION ● Be sure to the back, as shown below. The maximum buttonhole length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Stitch Name Pattern No. A 34 34 - Appliqué quilting, free- medium weight and thick fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0-7.0 (1/8-1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/...(for A 30 30 30 26 fabrics that have back- Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Secured buttoholes for quilting) J 40 40 - A 33 33 33 29 Keyhole buttonholes...
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... to the end of the zipper c opening, and then sew reverse stitches at the end of fabric c Basting stitching d Zipper 57 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches ... on page 47. Attach zigzag foot "J". Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Wrong side of fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of fabric with the stitching, and then...
... to the end of the zipper c opening, and then sew reverse stitches at the end of fabric c Basting stitching d Zipper 57 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches ... on page 47. Attach zigzag foot "J". Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Wrong side of fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of fabric with the stitching, and then...
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...Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model... 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch ..., the finished dimensions will be attached. b Sew the fabric without stretching it is necessary that the tape ...weight or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darn- SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can...
...Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model... 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch ..., the finished dimensions will be attached. b Sew the fabric without stretching it is necessary that the tape ...weight or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darn- SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can...
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...(inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch Hand-look quilting J 41 41 - - J 37 37 J 38 38 - J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of 5.0 mm (3/16...(1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No ** Rfc. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 61 Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-5.0 (1/32-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No ** Rfc. J 14 14...
...(inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch Hand-look quilting J 41 41 - - J 37 37 J 38 38 - J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of 5.0 mm (3/16...(1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No ** Rfc. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 61 Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-5.0 (1/32-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No ** Rfc. J 14 14...
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...holes, inseams and pocket corners. a Set the button guide plate on the presser foot scale is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Attach buttonhole foot "A". Bar tack stitching Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to turn off the main power ... points that will be sewn. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to sew" (page 39). Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- c • For details, refer to "Starting to reinforce sleeve holes and...
...holes, inseams and pocket corners. a Set the button guide plate on the presser foot scale is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Attach buttonhole foot "A". Bar tack stitching Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to turn off the main power ... points that will be sewn. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to sew" (page 39). Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- c • For details, refer to "Starting to reinforce sleeve holes and...
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...( J ) No N 22 22 22 21 Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) No Lace sewing, decorative N 23 23 23 22 hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.6-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No * Rfc. * Rfc. * Rfc. ...Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model...
...( J ) No N 22 22 22 21 Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) No Lace sewing, decorative N 23 23 23 22 hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.6-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No * Rfc. * Rfc. * Rfc. ...Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model...
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...controller or (start/stop button) is called "fagoting". g 69 Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Set the stitch width to "Selecting stitching" (page 37). thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/... Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on 24 thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heir- 5.0 (3/16) loom stitching, etc. 1.5-7.0 (1/...
...controller or (start/stop button) is called "fagoting". g 69 Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Set the stitch width to "Selecting stitching" (page 37). thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/... Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on 24 thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heir- 5.0 (3/16) loom stitching, etc. 1.5-7.0 (1/...
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Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After adjusting the stitch ... may bend or break. For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 29). b Select stitch , , , , or . d 72 UTILITY STITCHES Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to "Upper threading" (page 22). This is used with the...
Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After adjusting the stitch ... may bend or break. For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 29). b Select stitch , , , , or . d 72 UTILITY STITCHES Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to "Upper threading" (page 22). This is used with the...
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... (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No ** Rfc. ing, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) **** Yes ( J ) No ** Rfc. Attaching sleeves, sew- J 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) **** Yes ( J ) *** Yes * Rev. J 05 05 05 Overcasting on thin or medium ... the machine may be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight...
... (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No ** Rfc. ing, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) **** Yes ( J ) No ** Rfc. Attaching sleeves, sew- J 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) **** Yes ( J ) *** Yes * Rev. J 05 05 05 Overcasting on thin or medium ... the machine may be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight...