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Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-V64/V65/V66/V67 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-V64/V65/V66/V67 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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... be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or 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...
... be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or 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...
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... unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in 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 children. • The plastic bag...
... unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in 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 children. • The plastic bag...
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...) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of the operation manual to obtain the correct lead. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for use as described in this... In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in this manual. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of the appliance by a person responsible for the plug supplied with the appliance. 3 ...
...) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of the operation manual to obtain the correct lead. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for use as described in this... In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in this manual. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of the appliance by a person responsible for the plug supplied with the appliance. 3 ...
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... feed dogs. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on and off. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. The main parts a Bobbin ...winder (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is used to circulate. j Handwheel This is used to raise and lower...
... feed dogs. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on and off. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. The main parts a Bobbin ...winder (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is used to circulate. j Handwheel This is used to raise and lower...
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... Install the twin needle. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. b • For details, refer to back. Manually thread the left needle. Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set it so that can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other...
... Install the twin needle. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. b • For details, refer to back. Manually thread the left needle. Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set it so that can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other...
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...). Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to raise the needle from front to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Turn on the stitches that can be damaged. ● Do not try turning the fabric with a needle threader ● You cannot...
...). Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to raise the needle from front to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Turn on the stitches that can be damaged. ● Do not try turning the fabric with a needle threader ● You cannot...
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... or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 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...
... or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 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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... "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . 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. a When sewing is...
... "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . 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. a When sewing is...
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... stitch showing. Pattern No. Otherwise, injuries may be changed to the left. 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...
... stitch showing. Pattern No. Otherwise, injuries may be changed to the left. 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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... presser foot to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. 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 . A 38 38 38 - - - - The maximum buttonhole length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts...
... presser foot to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. 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 . A 38 38 38 - - - - The maximum buttonhole length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts...
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..., press it 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 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...
..., press it 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 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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... finished dimensions will be that of the elastic tape be attached. b Select a stitch. 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...
... finished dimensions will be that of the elastic tape be attached. b Select a stitch. 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...
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... 16 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5.0 (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 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. Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing...
... 16 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5.0 (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 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. Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5.0 (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. J 20 20 20 18...
... Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5.0 (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. J 20 20 20 18...
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... "J". e • For details, refer to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch N 31 31 31 28 28 28 -
... "J". e • For details, refer to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch N 31 31 31 28 28 28 -
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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. Attach monogramming foot "N". c CAUTION ● ...
Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Attach monogramming foot "N". c CAUTION ● ...
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... Overcasting on thick fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 2.5-5.0 1.0-4.0 No No (3/32-3/16) (1/16-3/16) Rfc. Stitch Width Stitch Length 4 [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application 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. Center Triple stretch...
... Overcasting on thick fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 2.5-5.0 1.0-4.0 No No (3/32-3/16) (1/16-3/16) Rfc. Stitch Width Stitch Length 4 [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application 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. Center Triple stretch...
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... No ( J ) Rfc. Smocking stitching and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) ** Yes No ( J ) Rfc. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 10 10 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) -3← →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 No (1/16-1/8) No Rfc. Decorative...
... No ( J ) Rfc. Smocking stitching and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) ** Yes No ( J ) Rfc. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 10 10 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) -3← →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 No (1/16-1/8) No Rfc. Decorative...