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Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62 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).
Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62 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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... objects on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an... or store the machine near a heat source, such 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 you do not deflect the needle and cause it off when making any air openings blocked...
... objects on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an... or store the machine near a heat source, such 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 you do not deflect the needle and cause it off when making any air openings blocked...
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......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 4 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...NEEDLE 28 Needle precautions ...28 Needle types and their uses ...28 Checking the needle ...29 Replacing the needle ...29 Sewing with the twin needle ...31 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 33 Replacing the presser foot ...33 Removing the presser foot holder...
......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 4 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...NEEDLE 28 Needle precautions ...28 Needle types and their uses ...28 Checking the needle ...29 Replacing the needle ...29 Sewing with the twin needle ...31 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 33 Replacing the presser foot ...33 Removing the presser foot holder...
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... 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 Stretch stitching ...59 Elastic attaching ...59 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 61 Appliqués ...62...
... 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 Stretch stitching ...59 Elastic attaching ...59 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 61 Appliqués ...62...
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... Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) SA156 SFB 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Press the black button on the left side of... machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62. Part Code No. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6
... Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) SA156 SFB 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Press the black button on the left side of... machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62. Part Code No. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6
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...them. q Presser foot lever (page 22) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 j Handwheel This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading... the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 ...
...them. q Presser foot lever (page 22) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 j Handwheel This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading... the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 ...
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... the needle in small areas. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. set the bobbin. a Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser ... selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. For details, refer to "Starting to raise or lower the needle. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever ...
... the needle in small areas. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. set the bobbin. a Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser ... selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. For details, refer to "Starting to raise or lower the needle. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever ...
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... type appears above the number of the selected stitch. For details, refer to reduce the stitch width; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to be stored by attaching it with your finger to select a stitch and specify how...
... type appears above the number of the selected stitch. For details, refer to reduce the stitch width; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to be stored by attaching it with your finger to select a stitch and specify how...
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■ 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 place to its storage position. a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into b place. 11
■ 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 place to its storage position. a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into b place. 11
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... to fit in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Do not subject the cord to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. WARNING ● ...wall outlet. a To turn off . 12 a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to "I". When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. If it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use...
... to fit in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Do not subject the cord to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. WARNING ● ...wall outlet. a To turn off . 12 a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to "I". When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. If it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use...
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... your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is not in the fabric when sewing is stopped. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is stopped. CAUTION ...plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a low speed. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to leave the needle in use. Changing the needle stop position...
... your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is not in the fabric when sewing is stopped. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is stopped. CAUTION ...plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a low speed. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to leave the needle in use. Changing the needle stop position...
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... Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with your finger. KNOWING YOUR... SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. The thread may bend or ...
... Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with your finger. KNOWING YOUR... SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. The thread may bend or ...
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.... Fully insert the spool of spool being used . d With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand so that there is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch...
.... Fully insert the spool of spool being used . d With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand so that there is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch...
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... far as possible. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is wound around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 16 Put the bobbin...-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. If ...
... far as possible. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is wound around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 16 Put the bobbin...-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. If ...
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... that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. 17 b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller). While holding the thread that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around... the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o 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...
... that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. 17 b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller). While holding the thread that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around... the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o 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...
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...the bobbin is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start / h stop button). CAUTION ...for models equipped with built-in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the ...
...the bobbin is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start / h stop button). CAUTION ...for models equipped with built-in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the ...
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...size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it may cause... the thread tension to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 equipped with thread. If bobbins from other models are used, the... by the arrow. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine.
...size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it may cause... the thread tension to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 equipped with thread. If bobbins from other models are used, the... by the arrow. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine.
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... the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. KNOWING YOUR 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... tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as shown by marks on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Turn off the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.
... the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. KNOWING YOUR 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... tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as shown by marks on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Turn off the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.
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... the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see... (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). If you want to draw up the bobbin thread.
... the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see... (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). If you want to draw up the bobbin thread.
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... types and their uses" (page 28). a Spool pin b Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the ... on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Be sure to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ●...
... types and their uses" (page 28). a Spool pin b Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the ... on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Be sure to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ●...