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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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... that you do not deflect the needle and cause it could cause the needle to break. • 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 being sewn may fall, resulting in should never be kept out of the reach ...
... that you do not deflect the needle and cause it could cause the needle to break. • 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 being sewn may fall, resulting in should never be kept out of the reach ...
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... section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle... stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...43 Sewing thin fabrics ...44 Sewing stretch fabrics ...44 Stitching cylindrical pieces ...44...
... section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle... stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...43 Sewing thin fabrics ...44 Sewing stretch fabrics ...44 Stitching cylindrical pieces ...44...
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... zigzag foot ...45 Using overcasting foot ...46 BASIC STITCHING ...47 Basic stitching ...47 BLIND HEM STITCHING 48 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 51 Button sewing ...55 ZIPPER INSERTION ...57 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 59 Stretch stitching ...59 Elastic attaching ...59 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 61...STITCHING 68 Fagoting ...69 Scallop stitching ...70 Smocking ...70 Shell tuck stitching ...71 Joining ...71 Heirloom stitching ...72 SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches 73 Selecting characters ...73 Checking characters ...75 Deleting characters ...75...
... zigzag foot ...45 Using overcasting foot ...46 BASIC STITCHING ...47 Basic stitching ...47 BLIND HEM STITCHING 48 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 51 Button sewing ...55 ZIPPER INSERTION ...57 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 59 Stretch stitching ...59 Elastic attaching ...59 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 61...STITCHING 68 Fagoting ...69 Scallop stitching ...70 Smocking ...70 Shell tuck stitching ...71 Joining ...71 Heirloom stitching ...72 SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches 73 Selecting characters ...73 Checking characters ...75 Deleting characters ...75...
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...: 132730-122) ● The included accessories vary depending on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is difficult for example, at the...
...: 132730-122) ● The included accessories vary depending on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is difficult for example, at the...
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...page 10, 15 and 23) This holds the spool of the upper thread. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This... is used . t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 j Handwheel This is being used when winding the ...raise and lower the presser foot. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. q Presser foot lever (page ...
...page 10, 15 and 23) This holds the spool of the upper thread. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This... is used . t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 j Handwheel This is being used when winding the ...raise and lower the presser foot. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. q Presser foot lever (page ...
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...j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to hold the presser foot holder in the fabric. a Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered ... the presser foot lever to raise the needle before threading the needle. Use this button to adjust the sewing speed. 9 The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is ...
...j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to hold the presser foot holder in the fabric. a Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered ... the presser foot lever to raise the needle before threading the needle. Use this button to adjust the sewing speed. 9 The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is ...
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...pin. g Character stitch key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch length; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to be used (2), the stitch... length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to sew utility stitches. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to use. For details, ...
...pin. g Character stitch key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch length; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to be used (2), the stitch... length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to sew utility stitches. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to use. For details, ...
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a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into place to its storage position. ■ Storing the spool pin ■ Installing the spool pin When placing the cover on the back of the machine, as fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration, shown. 1 until it . If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into Remove the spool from the spool pin, and then the hole on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to secure it locks into b place. 11
a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into place to its storage position. ■ Storing the spool pin ■ Installing the spool pin When placing the cover on the back of the machine, as fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration, shown. 1 until it . If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into Remove the spool from the spool pin, and then the hole on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to secure it locks into b place. 11
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...; During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with this plug is turned off the main power first. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is being operated, turn off . 12 a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch... fire or electric shock. Otherwise a fire may result. ● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet...
...; During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with this plug is turned off the main power first. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is being operated, turn off . 12 a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch... fire or electric shock. Otherwise a fire may result. ● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet...
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...when the machine is not in use. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop button). Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop . When you press the foot controller down the ...harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. a Foot ...
...when the machine is not in use. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop button). Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop . When you press the foot controller down the ...harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. a Foot ...
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...(center needle position) is automatically selected when it is turned off. ● Perform the same operation to the center needle position. After turning on the sewing machine. Memo ● Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position to beep each time a key is turned on the... sewing machine. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on . Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the...
...(center needle position) is automatically selected when it is turned off. ● Perform the same operation to the center needle position. After turning on the sewing machine. Memo ● Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position to beep each time a key is turned on the... sewing machine. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on . Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the...
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... MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with this sewing machine.
... MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with this sewing machine.
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... spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool cap is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and... leave a small space between the cap and the spool. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that there is...
... spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool cap is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and... leave a small space between the cap and the spool. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that there is...
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...Pull it in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. Turn...then wind the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it may occur when the thread is pulled as far as possible. a Spring on the sewing machine. Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is wound ...
...Pull it in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. Turn...then wind the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it may occur when the thread is pulled as far as possible. a Spring on the sewing machine. Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is wound ...
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...the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise ... left and remove the bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to...
...the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise ... left and remove the bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to...
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... machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start . Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e... from the shaft. 1 a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. this is wound without cutting the thread...
... machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start . Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e... from the shaft. 1 a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. this is wound without cutting the thread...
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...bobbin so the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. b Slide the button ...and open the cover. Raise the needle to sew, you set bobbin, see page 21. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever.
...bobbin so the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. b Slide the button ...and open the cover. Raise the needle to sew, you set bobbin, see page 21. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever.
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c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Turn off the sewing machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through ...
c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Turn off the sewing machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through ...
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...f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin...At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread.
...f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin...At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread.