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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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... to turn 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 should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. Do not use a damaged or...
... to turn 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 should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. Do not use a damaged or...
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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 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 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 available through your dealer. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR...
... 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 available through your dealer. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR...
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... thread cutter to circulate. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. j Handwheel This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine...
... thread cutter to circulate. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. j Handwheel This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine...
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... slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. c Presser foot holder .... 9 m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise or lower the needle. c Needle position button (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 39). ...
... slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. c Presser foot holder .... 9 m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise or lower the needle. c Needle position button (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 39). ...
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... spool pin lever with the rounded side toward the spool pin. For details, refer to raise the spool pin. press the "+" side to increase the stitch width.) ■ Keys and indicators provided on some models 876 5 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the...or break. ■ Storing the spool cap The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small) can be stored by attaching it with your finger to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). For details, refer to the spool pin as shown in the illustration. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, ...
... spool pin lever with the rounded side toward the spool pin. For details, refer to raise the spool pin. press the "+" side to increase the stitch width.) ■ Keys and indicators provided on some models 876 5 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the...or break. ■ Storing the spool cap The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small) can be stored by attaching it with your finger to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). For details, refer to the spool pin as shown in the illustration. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, ...
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...needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection key). a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be set using the sewing speed controller is not in ..., the start /stop . Changing the needle stop position to select the desired sewing speed. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase.
...needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection key). a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be set using the sewing speed controller is not in ..., the start /stop . Changing the needle stop position to select the desired sewing speed. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase.
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... position changes to change the setting so that the machine does not beep. X The machine is pressed. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). a Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is turned on. Turn off . ● Perform the same... operation to the center needle position. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is...
... position changes to change the setting so that the machine does not beep. X The machine is pressed. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). a Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is turned on. Turn off . ● Perform the same... operation to the center needle position. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is...
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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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... needle on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be straight according to be skipped stitches. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface 30 CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be used as described below. The... mark on a flat surface and check that has been determined to the instructions in the table on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle".
... needle on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be straight according to be skipped stitches. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface 30 CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be used as described below. The... mark on a flat surface and check that has been determined to the instructions in the table on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle".
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...● When setting the thread spool, set it so that can not use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with the twin needle We have been made for the left needle with the c upper thread. Manually thread the ... installing a needle, refer to steps a through the eye of the needle from the front to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may damage the...
...● When setting the thread spool, set it so that can not use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with the twin needle We have been made for the left needle with the c upper thread. Manually thread the ... installing a needle, refer to steps a through the eye of the needle from the front to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may damage the...
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...use the needle threader to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Without passing the thread through l of stitching are used. Pass the thread through the eye of thread and fabric that the upper thread for the right side in the fabric, otherwise the... j • For details on changing the presser foot, refer to left down in f the same way that are sewn parallel to back. "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). • For details on the types of the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the handwheel...
...use the needle threader to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Without passing the thread through l of stitching are used. Pass the thread through the eye of thread and fabric that the upper thread for the right side in the fabric, otherwise the... j • For details on changing the presser foot, refer to left down in f the same way that are sewn parallel to back. "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). • For details on the types of the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the handwheel...
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... needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you (counterclockwise) so that the presser foot pin is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Black button b Presser foot holder... Place a different presser foot below . To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. If you change the presser foot. a Presser foot lever 34 Using other any presser feet may be injured...
... needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you (counterclockwise) so that the presser foot pin is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Black button b Presser foot holder... Place a different presser foot below . To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. If you change the presser foot. a Presser foot lever 34 Using other any presser feet may be injured...
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.... CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . For details on selecting a stitch, refer to the needle location. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 34). ↓... 4 Start sewing. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to sew" (page 39). 36 Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation...
.... CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . For details on selecting a stitch, refer to the needle location. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 34). ↓... 4 Start sewing. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to sew" (page 39). 36 Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation...
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... with each of to increase or reduce the number by the letter (J, A, etc.) that the utility stitch indicator is selected. a Mirror image stitch indicator If necessary, adjust the stitch length and e width. • For details on the left needle position) is lit. Turn on ..., the straight stitch ( left . 2 Confirm that appears above or beside the stitch number. Press the "+" or "-" side of the stitches, refer to select the mirror image stitch, press the stitch category selection key as many times as necessary until the utility...
... with each of to increase or reduce the number by the letter (J, A, etc.) that the utility stitch indicator is selected. a Mirror image stitch indicator If necessary, adjust the stitch length and e width. • For details on the left needle position) is lit. Turn on ..., the straight stitch ( left . 2 Confirm that appears above or beside the stitch number. Press the "+" or "-" side of the stitches, refer to select the mirror image stitch, press the stitch category selection key as many times as necessary until the utility...
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..., slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Note ● When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back to the standard setting, reappears around or disappears from the standard setting, around or in the needle bending or breaking. 38 ...
..., slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Note ● When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back to the standard setting, reappears around or disappears from the standard setting, around or in the needle bending or breaking. 38 ...
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... lever. g (With models equipped with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the stitching. 2 or a Mark b Needle position button Raise the presser foot lever. b a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the...
... lever. g (With models equipped with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the stitching. 2 or a Mark b Needle position button Raise the presser foot lever. b a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the...
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...Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is selected. 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 start sewing (for models equipped with the start /stop button)....the handwheel i toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on top of each other than straight or zigzag stitches that the needle will stay up . (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by ...
...Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is selected. 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 start sewing (for models equipped with the start /stop button)....the handwheel i toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on top of each other than straight or zigzag stitches that the needle will stay up . (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by ...