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Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V31/V32/V33 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V31/V32/V33 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY 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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...to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or water ...have finished reading this embroidery and sewing machine. In addition, after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you may damage the machine or result in use an extension cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: •...
...to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or water ...have finished reading this embroidery and sewing machine. In addition, after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you may damage the machine or result in use an extension cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: •...
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...this machine only for its intended use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in the manual. Save these instructions. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing ...this product are being used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any opening. • Do not operate where...
...this machine only for its intended use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in the manual. Save these instructions. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing ...this product are being used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any opening. • Do not operate where...
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...X81164-001 SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN XC5520-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit [http://www.brother.com/], or [http://www.brothermall.com] (in USA). Optional accessories The following are correct at the ...4 inches X W 4 inches) 26 Embroidery bobbin thread (white) 27 Accessory bag 28 Soft cover 29 Operation manual 30 Quick reference guide 13 Eyelet punch 135793-001 31 CD 14 Screwdriver 15 Touch pen 16 Spool cap (large... XC4842-022 XE3116-201 XE3118-001 XE3365-101(SE-350, LB-6770) XE7728-001(others) XE3124-001 182986-024 Memo z All specifications ...
...X81164-001 SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN XC5520-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit [http://www.brother.com/], or [http://www.brothermall.com] (in USA). Optional accessories The following are correct at the ...4 inches X W 4 inches) 26 Embroidery bobbin thread (white) 27 Accessory bag 28 Soft cover 29 Operation manual 30 Quick reference guide 13 Eyelet punch 135793-001 31 CD 14 Screwdriver 15 Touch pen 16 Spool cap (large... XC4842-022 XE3116-201 XE3118-001 XE3365-101(SE-350, LB-6770) XE7728-001(others) XE3124-001 182986-024 Memo z All specifications ...
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.... X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 c a b cd After you return to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the d next page. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper...
.... X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 c a b cd After you return to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the d next page. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper...
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... spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used , refer to "Threading the needle manually (without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of thread is...
... spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used , refer to "Threading the needle manually (without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of thread is...
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...sew two parallel lines of the machine. b a a Presser foot lever Pass the thread through k on "Threading the upper thread" (page 32). Manually thread the left needle b eye. Thread the machine to the needle bar thread a guide according to steps a through the eye of "Threading the ... For details on installing a needle, refer to use the twin needle and the extra spool pin. GETTING READY ■ Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using special thread, such as described below. If the needle threader is accidentally pressed, the machine starts...
...sew two parallel lines of the machine. b a a Presser foot lever Pass the thread through k on "Threading the upper thread" (page 32). Manually thread the left needle b eye. Thread the machine to the needle bar thread a guide according to steps a through the eye of "Threading the ... For details on installing a needle, refer to use the twin needle and the extra spool pin. GETTING READY ■ Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using special thread, such as described below. If the needle threader is accidentally pressed, the machine starts...
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..., refer to steps g through j of the spool. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be damaged. Pass the thread through the needle f bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Upper Threading 37 CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle. Thread the upper thread for the...
..., refer to steps g through j of the spool. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be damaged. Pass the thread through the needle f bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Upper Threading 37 CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle. Thread the upper thread for the...
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... J Temporarily securing 0.0 0.0-7.0 (0) (0-1/4) - - 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...
... J Temporarily securing 0.0 0.0-7.0 (0) (0-1/4) - - 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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... Blind hem stitch 18 R Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics R Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 00 3← - →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No Reinforcement No 00 3← - →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No Reinforcement No 19 Appliqué stitch J Appliqu...
... Blind hem stitch 18 R Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics R Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 00 3← - →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No Reinforcement No 00 3← - →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No Reinforcement No 19 Appliqué stitch J Appliqu...
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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 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 37 J Decorative stitching 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 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 37 J Decorative stitching 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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... explained according to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). b • For details, refer 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 sew overcasting with overcasting foot "G". The procedure...
... explained according to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). b • For details, refer 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 sew overcasting with overcasting foot "G". The procedure...
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... with zigzag foot "J". b • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). 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...
... with zigzag foot "J". b • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). 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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...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) 3.5-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 5.0 (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 . 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 ...
...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) 3.5-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 5.0 (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 . 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 ...
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... 49). c • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 51). 78 Stitch Name Pattern Application 6 Basting stitch Temporarily securing Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual - - UTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching.
... 49). c • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 51). 78 Stitch Name Pattern Application 6 Basting stitch Temporarily securing Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual - - UTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching.
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..., the fabric will not feed and desired results may not achieved. a a b Use a chalk to mark on stretch fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 00 3← - →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) R CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the pressor foot...
..., the fabric will not feed and desired results may not achieved. a a b Use a chalk to mark on stretch fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 00 3← - →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) R CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the pressor foot...
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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 buttons. M Buttonhole Stitching 83 Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. 10 stitches are ...
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 buttons. M Buttonhole Stitching 83 Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. 10 stitches are ...
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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 turn off the main power before replacing the pressor foot. Otherwise, injuries...
... 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 turn off the main power before replacing the pressor foot. Otherwise, injuries...
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... and elastic tape can be attached. Stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot "J". CAUTION ● Be sure to stretch fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 0.0 0.0-7.0 (0) (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 2.5 1.5-4.0 (3/32) (1/16-3/16) 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) J 5.0 1.5-7.0 (3/16) (1/16-1/4) 3 1.0 0.2-4.0 (1/16) (1/64-3/16) 4.0 0.0-7.0 (3/16) (0-1/4) Observe the corresponding precautions when performing...
... and elastic tape can be attached. Stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot "J". CAUTION ● Be sure to stretch fabrics Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 0.0 0.0-7.0 (0) (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 2.5 1.5-4.0 (3/32) (1/16-3/16) 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) J 5.0 1.5-7.0 (3/16) (1/16-1/4) 3 1.0 0.2-4.0 (1/16) (1/64-3/16) 4.0 0.0-7.0 (3/16) (0-1/4) Observe the corresponding precautions when performing...