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Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-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-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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... plate, as 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. 6 Special care is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings...
... plate, as 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. 6 Special care is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings...
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... FOOT 34 Replacing the presser foot ...34 Removing the presser foot holder ...35 2. SEWING BASICS 36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting a stitch ...37 Adjusting the 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...
... FOOT 34 Replacing the presser foot ...34 Removing the presser foot holder ...35 2. SEWING BASICS 36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting a stitch ...37 Adjusting the 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...
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... be removed 97 List of symptoms ...101 ERROR MESSAGES ...106 Operation beep ...106 INDEX ...107 5 3. UTILITY STITCHES 45 OVERCASTING STITCHES 45 Using 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...
... be removed 97 List of symptoms ...101 ERROR MESSAGES ...106 Operation beep ...106 INDEX ...107 5 3. UTILITY STITCHES 45 OVERCASTING STITCHES 45 Using 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...
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... Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is mentioned on the machine with product code 885-V67. KNOWING...
... Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is mentioned on the machine with product code 885-V67. KNOWING...
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... pre-tension disc when winding the bobbin thread. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to select the stitch and specify the various settings. j Handwheel This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. t Handle Carry the sewing...
... pre-tension disc when winding the bobbin thread. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to select the stitch and specify the various settings. j Handwheel This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. t Handle Carry the sewing...
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... operations. Attach the appropriate presser foot for detailed sewing in place. i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick- Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to raise the needle before threading the needle. The machine sews at a slow speed at... consistently on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to change the sewing direction or for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. set the bobbin. The operation buttons differ depending on the ...
... operations. Attach the appropriate presser foot for detailed sewing in place. i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick- Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to raise the needle before threading the needle. The machine sews at a slow speed at... consistently on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to change the sewing direction or for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. set the bobbin. The operation buttons differ depending on the ...
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..., the spool pin may bend or break. ■ Storing the spool cap The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small) can be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation...
..., the spool pin may bend or break. ■ Storing the spool cap The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small) can be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation...
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... controller's maximum sewing speed. After turning on the rear side of the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine in use. Instead, the machine can be set to the raised position. Foot ...controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Slide the sewing speed ...
... controller's maximum sewing speed. After turning on the rear side of the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine in use. Instead, the machine can be set to the raised position. Foot ...controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Slide the sewing speed ...
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... Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set so that machine beeps. 14 a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). X The initial needle position changes to the left and turn on . Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing... machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left needle position. Memo ● Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position to the center needle position...
... Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set so that machine beeps. 14 a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). X The initial needle position changes to the left and turn on . Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing... machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left needle position. Memo ● Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position to the center needle position...
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... fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that...
... fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that...
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... ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be skipped stitches. Schmetz needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. If the combination...correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as 65/9 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the needle on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may bend or break. Before using monogramming foot ...
... ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be skipped stitches. Schmetz needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. If the combination...correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as 65/9 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the needle on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may bend or break. Before using monogramming foot ...
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... of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. Install the twin needle. a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have designed your machine...needle by hand, from the front to thread the twin needle. Manually thread the left needle. For details on installing a needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). Thread the upper thread for the left needle with the twin needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 30). ...
... of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. Install the twin needle. a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have designed your machine...needle by hand, from the front to thread the twin needle. Manually thread the left needle. For details on installing a needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). Thread the upper thread for the left needle with the twin needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 30). ...
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...then raise the presser foot lever and turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). 1 CAUTION a Thread guide cover • For details, refer to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually...CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. 33 k For details on the sewing machine. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length and width" (page 38). Start sewing. X Two lines of thread and fabric that the upper thread for the right side...
...then raise the presser foot lever and turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). 1 CAUTION a Thread guide cover • For details, refer to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually...CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. 33 k For details on the sewing machine. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length and width" (page 38). Start sewing. X Two lines of thread and fabric that the upper thread for the right side...
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...accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is aligned with the shank in the LCD. ... YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you have been designed to be used with each stitch appears in the holder. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may...
...accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is aligned with the shank in the LCD. ... YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you have been designed to be used with each stitch appears in the holder. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may...
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...turning on the machine. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 39). 36 For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to ... Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 12). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. ● Do not pull ...
...turning on the machine. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 39). 36 For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to ... Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 12). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. ● Do not pull ...
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...key as many times as necessary until the utility stitch indicator is selected. Turn on , the straight stitch ( left . 2 Confirm that appears above or beside the stitch number. The c number of the selected stitch is selected. Press the "+" or "-" side of the stitches, refer to increase or reduce the number by the...changes the digit on the right and pressing on the left changes the digit on sewing with each of to the following example. 37 X The stitch is displayed. a Presser foot type • For details, refer to be used is lit. Memo ● The presser foot to "Replacing ...
...key as many times as necessary until the utility stitch indicator is selected. Turn on , the straight stitch ( left . 2 Confirm that appears above or beside the stitch number. The c number of the selected stitch is selected. Press the "+" or "-" side of the stitches, refer to increase or reduce the number by the...changes the digit on the right and pressing on the left changes the digit on sewing with each of to the following example. 37 X The stitch is displayed. a Presser foot type • For details, refer to be used is lit. Memo ● The presser foot to "Replacing ...
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...of (stitch b length adjustment key) to select stitch 04. Note ● When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back to increase or reduce the stitch width. ■ [Example] Selecting stitch . a Stitch length b Stitch length adjustment key c Short d Long CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width,..., the needle may result in the LCD. Press the stitch selection keys to increase or reduce the stitch length. a Stitch width b Stitch width adjustment key c Narrow d Wide Press the "+" or "-" side of (stitch width c adjustment key) to the standard setting, reappears ...
...of (stitch b length adjustment key) to select stitch 04. Note ● When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back to increase or reduce the stitch width. ■ [Example] Selecting stitch . a Stitch length b Stitch length adjustment key c Short d Long CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width,..., the needle may result in the LCD. Press the stitch selection keys to increase or reduce the stitch length. a Stitch width b Stitch width adjustment key c Narrow d Wide Press the "+" or "-" side of (stitch width c adjustment key) to the standard setting, reappears ...
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... twice.) While holding the end of the thread and the d fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching. 2 or a Mark b Needle position button Raise the presser foot lever. Refer to "Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing...
... twice.) While holding the end of the thread and the d fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching. 2 or a Mark b Needle position button Raise the presser foot lever. Refer to "Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing...
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.... The machine can be used to cut them. ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are sewn depends on the stitch that the mark on the wheel points up when sewing is stopped, the... needle remains lowered (in the fabric). a Reverse stitching b Reinforcement stitching Memo ● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are secured with reverse stitching, pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on setting the machine so that the needle will stay up ....
.... The machine can be used to cut them. ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are sewn depends on the stitch that the mark on the wheel points up when sewing is stopped, the... needle remains lowered (in the fabric). a Reverse stitching b Reinforcement stitching Memo ● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are secured with reverse stitching, pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on setting the machine so that the needle will stay up ....