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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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... in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you may injure your machine if the power is cut. 3 Electrical Hazards: • This machine should be sure to carry it has been... dropped or damaged, or water is stored or in use 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 to a DC...
... in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you may injure your machine if the power is cut. 3 Electrical Hazards: • This machine should be sure to carry it has been... dropped or damaged, or water is stored or in use 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 to a DC...
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..., such as a stove or iron; Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case...
..., such as a stove or iron; Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case...
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...fuse approved by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. carrying the mark, rating as described in this manual. Use accessories recommended by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended ...for household use of the operation manual to obtain the correct lead. 3 9 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light ...
...fuse approved by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. carrying the mark, rating as described in this manual. Use accessories recommended by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended ...for household use of the operation manual to obtain the correct lead. 3 9 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light ...
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... control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and... supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. 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. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to cut them. b Upper tension-control dial...
... control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and... supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. 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. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to cut them. b Upper tension-control dial...
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... needle from front to steps a through the eye of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Manually thread the left needle.
... needle from front to steps a through the eye of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Manually thread the left needle.
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... f the same way that can be sewn with a needle threader ● You cannot use the needle threader to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Note Models equipped with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). 1 CAUTION a Thread guide cover • For details, refer...
... f the same way that can be sewn with a needle threader ● You cannot use the needle threader to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Note Models equipped with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). 1 CAUTION a Thread guide cover • For details, refer...
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Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3 3.5 (1/8) J 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 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 Overcasting on medium weight or 5.0 (3/16) J 05 stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, 1.5-7.0 ...
Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3 3.5 (1/8) J 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 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 Overcasting on medium weight or 5.0 (3/16) J 05 stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, 1.5-7.0 ...
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.... Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is finished, cut the thread. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Left J 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. tive stitching 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) ** Yes No...
.... Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is finished, cut the thread. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Left J 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. tive stitching 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) ** Yes No...
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... not feed and desired results may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is too short, the fabric will be achieved. Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 11 Blind hem stitching on the LCD by pressing "-" side of trousers, without...
... not feed and desired results may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is too short, the fabric will be achieved. Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 11 Blind hem stitching on the LCD by pressing "-" side of trousers, without...
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... Keyhole buttonholes for fabrics that have backings 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 No Auto Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual A 34 Horizontal buttonholes on . CAUTION ● Be sure to the back, as shown below. 1 1 1 1 a Reinforcement stitching 51 Stitch Name Pattern No. A 36 Buttonholes...
... Keyhole buttonholes for fabrics that have backings 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 No Auto Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual A 34 Horizontal buttonholes on . CAUTION ● Be sure to the back, as shown below. 1 1 1 1 a Reinforcement stitching 51 Stitch Name Pattern No. A 36 Buttonholes...
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... to the right or left side of zipper opening • Refer to "Basic stitching" on page 47. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I 01 Attaching zippers, basic 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 ( J ) * Yes Rev. *Do not...
... to the right or left side of zipper opening • Refer to "Basic stitching" on page 47. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I 01 Attaching zippers, basic 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 ( J ) * Yes Rev. *Do not...
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... is uniformly positioned on medium weight or 5.0 (3/16) 1.0 (1/16) * J 05 stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, 1.5-7.0 0.2-4.0 Yes No Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 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 zigzag stitch Elastic-attaching...
... is uniformly positioned on medium weight or 5.0 (3/16) 1.0 (1/16) * J 05 stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, 1.5-7.0 0.2-4.0 Yes No Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 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 zigzag stitch Elastic-attaching...
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No Yes Rfc. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3.5 (1/8) J 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Piecing straight stitch Piecing straight stitching (with a 5.5 (7/32) J 43 seam allowance of 6....
No Yes Rfc. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3.5 (1/8) J 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Piecing straight stitch Piecing straight stitching (with a 5.5 (7/32) J 43 seam allowance of 6....
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.... • For details, refer to "Changing the needle position" (page 47). Note ● Only use the walking foot with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. Models equipped with straight or zigzag...
.... • For details, refer to "Changing the needle position" (page 47). Note ● Only use the walking foot with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. Models equipped with straight or zigzag...
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... b of the walking foot or presser foot holder. Walking foot Presser foot holder Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric...
... b of the walking foot or presser foot holder. Walking foot Presser foot holder Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric...
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... an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 02 sewing stretch fabrics and decora-
... an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 02 sewing stretch fabrics and decora-
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...16) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 5.5 (7/32) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 68 Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0-4.0 (1/16...
...16) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 5.5 (7/32) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 68 Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0-4.0 (1/16...
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... of the thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is finished, remove the paper. c Select stitch or . Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. d After sewing is easier...
... of the thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is finished, remove the paper. c Select stitch or . Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. d After sewing is easier...
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... hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. b Select stitch or . For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 30). Attach monogramming foot "N". Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on...
... hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. b Select stitch or . For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 30). Attach monogramming foot "N". Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on...