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Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V95/V96/V97/V98 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V95/V96/V97/V98 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
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...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for purchasing this manual, or if you are not sure what kind of power source you have finished reading this manual, store it where it by any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the machine falling...carry it can quickly be accessed for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or 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...
...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for purchasing this manual, or if you are not sure what kind of power source you have finished reading this manual, store it where it by any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the machine falling...carry it can quickly be accessed for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or 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...
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...where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being sewn may injure your back or knees. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do not use the machine near a heat source, such ... pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep...
...where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being sewn may injure your back or knees. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do not use the machine near a heat source, such ... pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep...
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...and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use as described in the manual. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for use by children aged from 8 ...not be supervised to change without supervision. carrying the mark, rating as contained in this manual. Children should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to ensure that they have been given supervision ...
...and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use as described in the manual. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for use by children aged from 8 ...not be supervised to change without supervision. carrying the mark, rating as contained in this manual. Children should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to ensure that they have been given supervision ...
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... Embroidery foot "Q" Embroidery set (medium) 25 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 26 Embroidery bobbin thread (white) 27 Accessory case 28 Hard case 29 Operation manual 30 Quick reference guide 31 Grid sheet set 11 Twin needle 12 Cleaning brush 13 Eyelet punch 14 Screwdriver 15 Touch pen 16 Spool cap...
... Embroidery foot "Q" Embroidery set (medium) 25 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 26 Embroidery bobbin thread (white) 27 Accessory case 28 Hard case 29 Operation manual 30 Quick reference guide 31 Grid sheet set 11 Twin needle 12 Cleaning brush 13 Eyelet punch 14 Screwdriver 15 Touch pen 16 Spool cap...
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... page key) to switch to the item 1 selection screen. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Press the item to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Memo z For details on .
... page key) to switch to the item 1 selection screen. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Press the item to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Memo z For details on .
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... a thickness of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used, refer to "Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)" (page 36). ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to "Selecting the needle depending on handwheel CAUTION...
... a thickness of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used, refer to "Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)" (page 36). ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to "Selecting the needle depending on handwheel CAUTION...
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... to back. Bent needles can sew two parallel lines of the needle c from the front. If one of the machine. Manually thread the left needle b eye. GETTING READY ■ Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using specialty thread, such as described below. Lower the presser foot lever. CAUTION...
... to back. Bent needles can sew two parallel lines of the needle c from the front. If one of the machine. Manually thread the left needle b eye. GETTING READY ■ Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using specialty thread, such as described below. Lower the presser foot lever. CAUTION...
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... install the thread spool on it so that use a lightweight tear-away stabilizer. • For details, refer to steps g through the needle f bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Then, thread the upper thread. If bunched stitches occur, use presser foot "N" or use a twin needle. Thread the upper thread for...
... install the thread spool on it so that use a lightweight tear-away stabilizer. • For details, refer to steps g through the needle f bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Then, thread the upper thread. If bunched stitches occur, use presser foot "N" or use a twin needle. Thread the upper thread for...
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... No 72 Utility stitches Twin Needle Walking Foot Presser Foot Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 1 J Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 2.5 0.2-5.0 Yes (3/32) (1/64-3/16) (J) Reverse No Left Straight stitch 2 J Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks...
... No 72 Utility stitches Twin Needle Walking Foot Presser Foot Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 1 J Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 2.5 0.2-5.0 Yes (3/32) (1/64-3/16) (J) Reverse No Left Straight stitch 2 J Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks...
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...-3/16) (J) Reinforcement No Patchwork stitching, decorative J stitching and sewing overcasting on stretch fabrics J Appliqué stitching Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 00 3m - o3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No Reinforcement No 00 3m -
...-3/16) (J) Reinforcement No Patchwork stitching, decorative J stitching and sewing overcasting on stretch fabrics J Appliqué stitching Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 00 3m - o3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No Reinforcement No 00 3m -
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UTILITY STITCHES Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Stitch Name Pattern Application 35 J Decorative stitching Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto 4.0 (3/16) Manual 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 3.0 (1/8) 2.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No Reinforcement No 36 J Decorative stitching 37 J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) (J) Reinforcement No 5.5 (7/32) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16...
UTILITY STITCHES Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Stitch Name Pattern Application 35 J Decorative stitching Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto 4.0 (3/16) Manual 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 3.0 (1/8) 2.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No Reinforcement No 36 J Decorative stitching 37 J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) (J) Reinforcement No 5.5 (7/32) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16...
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... Twin Needle Walking Foot Stitch Name Pattern Application 48 A Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No Automatic reinforcement No 49 A Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16...
... Twin Needle Walking Foot Stitch Name Pattern Application 48 A Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No Automatic reinforcement No 49 A Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16...
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... "G". Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is explained according to the presser foot that fray easily Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 3.5 2.0 (1/8) (1/16) 2.5-5.0 (3/32-3/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) G 5.0 2.5 (3/16) (3/32) 3.5-5.0 (1/8-3/16) CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing...
... "G". Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is explained according to the presser foot that fray easily Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 3.5 2.0 (1/8) (1/16) 2.5-5.0 (3/32-3/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) G 5.0 2.5 (3/16) (3/32) 3.5-5.0 (1/8-3/16) CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing...
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... starts sewing. b • For details, refer to turn off the edge at the right. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot Zigzag stitch (center 7 needle position) Zigzag stitch 8 (right needle position) Preventing fraying (center baseline/reverse stitching) 3.5 (1/8) Preventing fraying (right baseline...
... starts sewing. b • For details, refer to turn off the edge at the right. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot Zigzag stitch (center 7 needle position) Zigzag stitch 8 (right needle position) Preventing fraying (center baseline/reverse stitching) 3.5 (1/8) Preventing fraying (right baseline...
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Note z Thread the needle manually when using the side cutter, or only attach the side cutter after threading the needle using the optional side cutter Using the optional side... in thick fabrics while cutting the fabric Preventing fraying in thick fabrics while cutting the fabric Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 0.0 0.0-2.5 (0) (0-3/32) 3.5 (1/8) 5.0 (3/16) 3.5-5.0 (1/8-3/16) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.5 0.2-5.0 (3/32) (1/64-3/16) Presser Foot 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/16) (0-3/16) 2.0 (1/16) S 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off . Five ...
Note z Thread the needle manually when using the side cutter, or only attach the side cutter after threading the needle using the optional side cutter Using the optional side... in thick fabrics while cutting the fabric Preventing fraying in thick fabrics while cutting the fabric Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 0.0 0.0-2.5 (0) (0-3/32) 3.5 (1/8) 5.0 (3/16) 3.5-5.0 (1/8-3/16) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.5 0.2-5.0 (3/32) (1/64-3/16) Presser Foot 1.4 0.0-4.0 (1/16) (0-3/16) 2.0 (1/16) S 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off . Five ...
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... used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Name Pattern Application 6 Basting stitch Temporarily securing Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual - - a • For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to sew" (page 55). 82
... used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Name Pattern Application 6 Basting stitch Temporarily securing Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual - - a • For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to sew" (page 55). 82
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... STITCHES Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of cylindrical pieces is too small to mark on stretch fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 00 3m - Reverse the skirt or pants. Sew a blind hem according to turn off the main power before replacing the...
... STITCHES Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of cylindrical pieces is too small to mark on stretch fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 00 3m - Reverse the skirt or pants. Sew a blind hem according to turn off the main power before replacing the...
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Stitch Name Pattern Application 48 Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 49 Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5.0 3.0-5.0 0.5 0.2-1.0 50 Horizontal buttonholes on thick (3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) fabrics 3 51 Buttonholes ...
Stitch Name Pattern Application 48 Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 49 Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5.0 3.0-5.0 0.5 0.2-1.0 50 Horizontal buttonholes on thick (3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) fabrics 3 51 Buttonholes ...
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... zigzag foot "J". Stitch Name Pattern Application Straight stitch (center 3 needle position) Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 3.5 0.0-7.0 2.5 0.2-5.0 (1/8) (0-1/4) (3/32) (1/64-3/16) I CAUTION ● Be sure to the zipper opening . • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot...
... zigzag foot "J". Stitch Name Pattern Application Straight stitch (center 3 needle position) Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 3.5 0.0-7.0 2.5 0.2-5.0 (1/8) (0-1/4) (3/32) (1/64-3/16) I CAUTION ● Be sure to the zipper opening . • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot...