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Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual 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).
Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual 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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...should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to the needle. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or... • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is not a toy: &#...
...should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to the needle. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or... • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is not a toy: &#...
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...cutter to lower the feed dogs. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension ...page 14) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to start and stop sewing. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. o Foot controller jack/socket (page ...
...cutter to lower the feed dogs. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension ...page 14) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to start and stop sewing. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. o Foot controller jack/socket (page ...
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...on the model. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to reduce the stitch length; This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. When attaching the spool cap, position it to use. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to ..., press down on the spool pin lever with the rounded side toward the spool pin. 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to the spool pin as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where ...
...on the model. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to reduce the stitch length; This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. When attaching the spool cap, position it to use. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to ..., press down on the spool pin lever with the rounded side toward the spool pin. 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to the spool pin as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where ...
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The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with the c upper thread. Manually thread the left needle. Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sewn with the twin needle, refer to back. a &#...you . ● You can use the needle threader to "Replacing the needle" (page 29). Other needles could break and injure you can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). You can not use the same color or two different colors of the spool. 31 Instead, thread the twin ...
The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with the c upper thread. Manually thread the left needle. Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sewn with the twin needle, refer to back. a &#...you . ● You can use the needle threader to "Replacing the needle" (page 29). Other needles could break and injure you can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). You can not use the same color or two different colors of the spool. 31 Instead, thread the twin ...
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...machine. X Two lines of "Upper threading" (page 22). h • For details on adjusting the stitch length, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 73). i Note ● When using the twin needle, be sure to raise the needle from front to sew..." (page 39). If this occurs, increase the stitch length. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may become bunched together, depending on the sewing machine... sew,...sewing direction, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...machine may be damaged. ...
...machine. X Two lines of "Upper threading" (page 22). h • For details on adjusting the stitch length, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 73). i Note ● When using the twin needle, be sure to raise the needle from front to sew..." (page 39). If this occurs, increase the stitch length. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may become bunched together, depending on the sewing machine... sew,...sewing direction, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...machine may be damaged. ...
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When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left . Turn on sewing with each of the selected stitch is selected. Pressing on the right changes the digit on the right and pressing on the left changes the .... This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of the presser foot type differs depending on the left needle position) is displayed. a 2 Press (stitch selection keys). Memo ● The presser foot to the following example. If necessary, adjust the stitch length and d width. • For details on the sewing machine. Selecting...
When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left . Turn on sewing with each of the selected stitch is selected. Pressing on the right changes the digit on the right and pressing on the left changes the .... This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of the presser foot type differs depending on the left needle position) is displayed. a 2 Press (stitch selection keys). Memo ● The presser foot to the following example. If necessary, adjust the stitch length and d width. • For details on the sewing machine. Selecting...
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... attaching elastic, darn- Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Using zigzag foot Sew with the edge of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. ** Rfc. a Needle drop point 45 ing, etc. 5.0... No. CAUTION ● Be sure to "Selecting stitching" (page 37). 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) ****...
... attaching elastic, darn- Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Using zigzag foot Sew with the edge of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. ** Rfc. a Needle drop point 45 ing, etc. 5.0... No. CAUTION ● Be sure to "Selecting stitching" (page 37). 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) ****...
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...(start/stop button) is finished, cut the thread. Basic stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. a When sewing is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. f • For details, refer to "Starting to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. ...triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. 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/ Reinforcement ...
...(start/stop button) is finished, cut the thread. Basic stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. a When sewing is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. f • For details, refer to "Starting to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. ...triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. 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/ Reinforcement ...
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..., the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch... stitch width adjustment key, then the needle drop point will be changed to slide onto the arm or the length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pattern No.
..., the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch... stitch width adjustment key, then the needle drop point will be changed to slide onto the arm or the length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pattern No.
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.... A 34 34 - 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. Zigzag stitch (for stretch or knit fabrics 6.0 (15/64) 3.0-6.0 (1/8-15/64) 1.0 (1/16) 0.5-2.0 (1/32...-1/16) No No * Auto Rfc. A 35 35 - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal ...
.... A 34 34 - 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. Zigzag stitch (for stretch or knit fabrics 6.0 (15/64) 3.0-6.0 (1/8-15/64) 1.0 (1/16) 0.5-2.0 (1/32...-1/16) No No * Auto Rfc. A 35 35 - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal ...
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... [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch (center) Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - Otherwise, injuries may occur... if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Open the seam allowance, press it to turn off the main power before...
... [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch (center) Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - Otherwise, injuries may occur... if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Open the seam allowance, press it to turn off the main power before...
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... (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 fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 ...the stretched elastic tape. c Elastic attaching When elastic tape is necessary that the tape is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pin the elastic tape to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. a Select stitch . ...
... (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 fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 ...the stretched elastic tape. c Elastic attaching When elastic tape is necessary that the tape is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pin the elastic tape to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. a Select stitch . ...
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...) No No ** Rfc. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 61 Quilting background stitching (stippling) 7.0 (1/4) 1.0-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No ** Rfc. *... *** Yes * Rev. Quilting stippling J 43 43 - - Application Stitch Width [mm (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 - - Patchwork stitching, dec- Stitch ...
...) No No ** Rfc. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 61 Quilting background stitching (stippling) 7.0 (1/4) 1.0-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No ** Rfc. *... *** Yes * Rev. Quilting stippling J 43 43 - - Application Stitch Width [mm (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 - - Patchwork stitching, dec- Stitch ...
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... 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be subject to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to... ● Be sure to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. b Select stitch . Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew-
... 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be subject to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to... ● Be sure to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. b Select stitch . Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew-
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....: 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 40...Yes ( 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 40...Yes ( 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. *...
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...foot "J". Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, ...heir- (3/16) loom stitching, etc. 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) No * Rfc. 3 *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of the thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. N 27 27 27 - Sew...
...foot "J". Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and 5.0 plain weave fabrics, ...heir- (3/16) loom stitching, etc. 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) No * Rfc. 3 *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of the thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. N 27 27 27 - Sew...
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... toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. 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). ...For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 29). c CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of the needle from the front to plain weave fabrics. Manually pass...
... toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. 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). ...For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 29). c CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of the needle from the front to plain weave fabrics. Manually pass...
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...or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darn- Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application 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/ Reinforcement Stitching...may break or the machine may be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. 4 APPENDIX STITCH SETTINGS Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be damaged. Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - J 02 02...
...or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darn- Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application 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/ Reinforcement Stitching...may break or the machine may be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. 4 APPENDIX STITCH SETTINGS Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be damaged. Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - J 02 02...
