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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).
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...- Do not pull on the unit. Do not use an extension cord. • Always unplug your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the machine, be sure to... if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of...
...- Do not pull on the unit. Do not use an extension cord. • Always unplug your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the machine, be sure to... if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of...
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... from all moving parts. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never 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 a heat source, such as a stove...
... from all moving parts. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never 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 a heat source, such as a stove...
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...person responsible for their safety. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for use . carrying the mark, rating as described in this manual. Never use as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. 8 ... outlet is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in this product are subject to change without notice. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, ...
...person responsible for their safety. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for use . carrying the mark, rating as described in this manual. Never use as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. 8 ... outlet is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in this product are subject to change without notice. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, ...
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...and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. ... The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. l Main power and sewing...
...and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. ... The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. l Main power and sewing...
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... toward the spool pin. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch width; This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that you to...
... toward the spool pin. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch width; This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that you to...
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... (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. Manually thread the left needle. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION...
... (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. Manually thread the left needle. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION...
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... be damaged. k For details on the types of "Upper threading" (page 23). Turn on selecting a stitch, refer to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Note Models equipped with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 73). 1 CAUTION a Thread guide cover • For details, refer...
... be damaged. k For details on the types of "Upper threading" (page 23). Turn on selecting a stitch, refer to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Note Models equipped with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 73). 1 CAUTION a Thread guide cover • For details, refer...
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... number by the letter (J, A, etc.) that appears above the number of the utility stitches, refer to be used is selected. X The stitch is displayed. This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above or beside the stitch number. When the sewing...
... number by the letter (J, A, etc.) that appears above the number of the utility stitches, refer to be used is selected. X The stitch is displayed. This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above or beside the stitch number. When the sewing...
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... overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. 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...
... overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. 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...
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... 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 ( J ) * Yes Rev. 3 Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- 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. CAUTION ● Be sure...
... 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 ( J ) * Yes Rev. 3 Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- 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. CAUTION ● Be sure...
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... changed 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...
... changed 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...
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... sewn from the front of the button). A 41 41 41 35 35 - - 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 . The maximum buttonhole length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. A 40 40 40...
... sewn from the front of the button). A 41 41 41 35 35 - - 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 . The maximum buttonhole length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. A 40 40 40...
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... fabric with the stitching, and then baste the zipper in place. Pattern No. 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...
... fabric with the stitching, and then baste the zipper in place. Pattern No. 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...
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...) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) * Yes No ( J ) Rfc. 3 Elasticattaching stitch J 21 21 21 - - - - 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...
...) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) * Yes No ( J ) Rfc. 3 Elasticattaching stitch J 21 21 21 - - - - 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...
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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. Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 1.8 (1/...
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. Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 1.8 (1/...
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... foot. a Determine the desired length of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Attach buttonhole foot "A". 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- b Start sewing. Rfc. * Auto Rfc...
... foot. a Determine the desired length of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Attach buttonhole foot "A". 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- b Start sewing. Rfc. * Auto Rfc...
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... 14 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.0-7.0 0.2-4.0 (0-1/4) (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. Lace sewing, decorative...
... 14 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.0-7.0 0.2-4.0 (0-1/4) (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. Lace sewing, decorative...
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... No Rfc. Set the stitch width to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). c Select stitch or . Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch N 31 31 31 28 28 28 - e • For details, refer to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch). Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is accidentally pressed and...
... No Rfc. Set the stitch width to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). c Select stitch or . Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch N 31 31 31 28 28 28 - e • For details, refer to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch). Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is accidentally pressed and...
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... threading" (page 23). a • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle. • For details on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to the back. 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...
... threading" (page 23). a • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle. • For details on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to the back. 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...