Operation Manual
Page 1
Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-V60/V61/V62/V63/V64/V65 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).
Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-V60/V61/V62/V63/V64/V65 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).
Operation Manual
Page 3
... its handle. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration... or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you may damage the machine or result in use the machine. DANGER -
... its handle. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration... or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you may damage the machine or result in use the machine. DANGER -
Operation Manual
Page 4
... parts to assure correct installation. 2 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used by or near children. • The plastic bag...
... parts to assure correct installation. 2 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used by or near children. • The plastic bag...
Operation Manual
Page 5
The contents of this manual and specifications of this manual. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use as described in the back of ...the appliance by a person responsible for the plug supplied with this manual. carrying the mark, rating as contained in...
The contents of this manual and specifications of this manual. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use as described in the back of ...the appliance by a person responsible for the plug supplied with this manual. carrying the mark, rating as contained in...
Operation Manual
Page 10
... Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and ...THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 l Main power and sewing ...
... Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and ...THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 l Main power and sewing ...
Operation Manual
Page 12
This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. Spool pin As shown, press down on the front of the selected stitch. press the "+" side to increase the ...
This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. Spool pin As shown, press down on the front of the selected stitch. press the "+" side to increase the ...
Operation Manual
Page 34
Other needles could break and injure you can use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Manually thread the left needle. You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not ...
Other needles could break and injure you can use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Manually thread the left needle. You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not ...
Operation Manual
Page 35
... the right side in the fabric, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. h • For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 34). CAUTION ● When using...
... the right side in the fabric, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. h • For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 34). CAUTION ● When using...
Operation Manual
Page 39
... foot" (page 34). c The display location of the selected stitch. When the sewing machine is turned on the left needle position) is selected. 37 This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of the selected stitch is indicated by one. a Presser foot type • For details, refer to be...
... foot" (page 34). c The display location of the selected stitch. When the sewing machine is turned on the left needle position) is selected. 37 This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of the selected stitch is indicated by one. a Presser foot type • For details, refer to be...
Operation Manual
Page 47
... STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use reverse stitching. - - - a Needle drop point 45 Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3 Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 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. 3-point zigzag stitch J 05 05 05...
... STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use reverse stitching. - - - a Needle drop point 45 Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3 Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 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. 3-point zigzag stitch J 05 05 05...
Operation Manual
Page 49
... 37). J 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left J 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Otherwise, injuries may...
... 37). J 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left J 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Otherwise, injuries may...
Operation Manual
Page 50
... sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 10 10 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 Blind...
... sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 10 10 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 Blind...
Operation Manual
Page 53
.... Bound buttonholes 5.0 (3/16) 2.0 (1/16) 0.0-6.0 0.2-4.0 No No (0-15/64) (1/64-3/16) * Auto Rfc. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 34 34 34 29 29 29 25 on . Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button). BUTTONHOLE SEWING Pattern Presser Foot 100...
.... Bound buttonholes 5.0 (3/16) 2.0 (1/16) 0.0-6.0 0.2-4.0 No No (0-15/64) (1/64-3/16) * Auto Rfc. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 34 34 34 29 29 29 25 on . Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the button). BUTTONHOLE SEWING Pattern Presser Foot 100...
Operation Manual
Page 59
... to sew the zipper opening • Refer to "Basic stitching" on page 47. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I Attaching zippers, basic 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes...
... to sew the zipper opening • Refer to "Basic stitching" on page 47. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I Attaching zippers, basic 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes...
Operation Manual
Page 61
Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Rfc. 3-point zigzag ...
Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Rfc. 3-point zigzag ...
Operation Manual
Page 63
Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 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 43 43 43 37 37 - Piecing ...
Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 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 43 43 43 37 37 - Piecing ...
Operation Manual
Page 68
... Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Attach buttonhole foot "A". b Select stitch . Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch J Attaching sleeves, sew- 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- rative stitching 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) ** 1.5-4.0 Yes...
... Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Attach buttonhole foot "A". b Select stitch . Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch J Attaching sleeves, sew- 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- rative stitching 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) ** 1.5-4.0 Yes...
Operation Manual
Page 70
... stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) * Yes No ( J ) Rfc. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 19 19 19 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) * 0.0-7.0 1.0-4.0 Yes No (0-1/4) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) Rfc. Smocking stitching and decorative...
... stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) * Yes No ( J ) Rfc. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 19 19 19 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) * 0.0-7.0 1.0-4.0 Yes No (0-1/4) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) Rfc. Smocking stitching and decorative...
Operation Manual
Page 71
... stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch N 31 31 31 28 28 28 - Decorative stitching, 6.0 (15/64) 1.6 (1/16) N 32 32 32 - - - - c Select stitch or . It is finished, remove the...
... stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch N 31 31 31 28 28 28 - Decorative stitching, 6.0 (15/64) 1.6 (1/16) N 32 32 32 - - - - c Select stitch or . It is finished, remove the...
Operation Manual
Page 74
... of the needle from the front to "Replacing the needle" (page 30). d 72 CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be damaged. Insert the wing needle. Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. a • Use a 130/705H 100...
... of the needle from the front to "Replacing the needle" (page 30). d 72 CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be damaged. Insert the wing needle. Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. a • Use a 130/705H 100...