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Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V31/V33 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX
Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V31/V33 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX
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... where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this manual for the correct operation of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you for purchasing this machine, ...injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you may damage the machine or result in the instruction manual • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to carry it has been ...
... where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this manual for the correct operation of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you for purchasing this machine, ...injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you may damage the machine or result in the instruction manual • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to carry it has been ...
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Do not use as described in the manual. Use this machine only for its intended use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 • Never drop or insert any object into ... objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of suffocation. • Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as it could cause the needle to...
Do not use as described in the manual. Use this machine only for its intended use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 • Never drop or insert any object into ... objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of suffocation. • Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as it could cause the needle to...
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... / Canada Other SAEBT EBT-CEN 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 subject to change without notice. ■ Bobbin clip Use... H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 26 Embroidery bobbin thread (white) 27 Accessory bag 28 Soft cover 29 Operation manual 30 Quick reference guide 31 DVD 32 Language setting sheet 33 Felt with stabilizer XE1372-001 Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others 130013-154 XE2241-001 XA5523...
... / Canada Other SAEBT EBT-CEN 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 subject to change without notice. ■ Bobbin clip Use... H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 26 Embroidery bobbin thread (white) 27 Accessory bag 28 Soft cover 29 Operation manual 30 Quick reference guide 31 DVD 32 Language setting sheet 33 Felt with stabilizer XE1372-001 Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others 130013-154 XE2241-001 XA5523...
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... on the LCD. a X The LCD comes on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. Press the item to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item 1 selection screen. Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears...
... on the LCD. a X The LCD comes on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. Press the item to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item 1 selection screen. Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears...
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... the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used . Upper Threading This section describes how 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 spool being...
... the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used . Upper Threading This section describes how 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 spool being...
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... eye of any other needle may break. a b a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Use of the needle c from the front. Manually thread the left needle b eye. Pass the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm of thread toward the rear of "Threading... upper thread for the left needle with the twin needle. For details on "Threading the upper thread" (page 32). GETTING READY ■ Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using special thread, such as described below.
... eye of any other needle may break. a b a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Use of the needle c from the front. Manually thread the left needle b eye. Pass the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm of thread toward the rear of "Threading... upper thread for the left needle with the twin needle. For details on "Threading the upper thread" (page 32). GETTING READY ■ Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using special thread, such as described below.
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...). CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J". Upper Threading 37 Pass the thread through the needle f bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Turn on it so that the thread winds off from the front. 1 a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Memo...
...). CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J". Upper Threading 37 Pass the thread through the needle f bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Turn on it so that the thread winds off from the front. 1 a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Memo...
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..., darning, etc. 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...
..., darning, etc. 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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.... Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is explained according 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 "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Stitch...
.... Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is explained according 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 "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Stitch...
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... 43). a J Sew along the edge of the fabric with zigzag foot "J". Attach zigzag foot "J". 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...
... 43). a J Sew along the edge of the fabric with zigzag foot "J". Attach zigzag foot "J". 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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Stitch Name Pattern Application 6 Basting stitch Temporarily securing Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual - - Select a stitch. b J Select stitch 6 . Start sewing. Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. J Basic stitching Baste ...
Stitch Name Pattern Application 6 Basting stitch Temporarily securing Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual - - Select a stitch. b J Select stitch 6 . Start sewing. Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. J Basic stitching Baste ...
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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 the following procedure. UTILITY STITCHES Blind Hem Stitching Secure the...
..., 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 the following procedure. UTILITY STITCHES Blind Hem Stitching Secure the...
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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 areas that are subject to strain 5.0 3.0-5.0 0.5 0.2-1.0 50 Horizontal buttonholes on thick (3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) fabrics 3 51 Buttonholes ...
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 areas that are subject to strain 5.0 3.0-5.0 0.5 0.2-1.0 50 Horizontal buttonholes on thick (3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) fabrics 3 51 Buttonholes ...
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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. The procedures...
... 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. The procedures...
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... (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b • For details, refer 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...
... (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b • For details, refer 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...