Brother 885-S25/S27 operation manual 6Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ———————————————————————————————————————

6Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above the

•The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand.

1Needle bar thread guide

7IMPORTANT:

Thread the needle from front to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inch).

•If your sewing machine is equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader to thread the needle (see next section).

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15 cm (2 inch)

Note

●If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be wrapped around the thread take-up lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread.

●If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems.

Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader)

This feature is only available on certain models.

1Turnlever.the power off and lower the presser foot

2Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up.

1Needle holder

2Needle threader lever

Note

●When you use the needle threader, make sure the needle holder is in the highest position, otherwise the hook may be damaged.

3While lowering the needle threader lever, hook the thread onto the guide.

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1Needle holder

2Needle threader lever

3 Guide

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Contents Appendix Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only UNPACKING/REPACKING Instructions Please Read These Instructions Before YOU USE the MachineContents Appendix Knowing Your Sewing Machine Main PartsAccessories Optional AccessoriesUsing Your Sewing Machine Connecting PlugsMain Power and Sewing Light Switch Foot ControllerChecking the Needle Replacing the NeedleChanging the Presser Foot Touches the stopper, and securely tightenUsing a Free-arm Style Flat Bed Attachment1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to 1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itControls Pattern Selection DialStitches Patterns and Stitch Names Pattern Recommended InstructionWidth Manual3/16 Fixed 3/32 Stitch Length Dial Stretch Stitching Stitch Width DialReverse Sewing Lever Stitches Selecting a Stretch StitchThreading the Machine Winding the BobbinWound evenly Wound poorly Lower Threading Lower Threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Follow steps 1 and 2 from Lower Threading Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever Upper Threading6Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above Hook Thread Drawing up the Lower Thread Sewing with a Twin NeedleThread Tension FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle Combinations Fabric Type Thread Size of NeedleSize MediumPlease Read Before Sewing Straight StitchingPattern Fixed 16-0Zigzag Stitching Stitch Stitch NameZigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchBlind Hem Stitching Shell Tuck StitchingStitch 3/16Elastic Stitching 4Sew at a slow speedElastic Stitch Double Action Stitching PatchworkingOveredge Stitching StitchFeather Stitching Triple Zigzag Stretch StitchingFixed 3/16 Decorative Stitching Making a Buttonhole Stitch PatternPattern Adjusting Buttonholes Sewing Buttons OtherUsing Attachments and Applications Zipper InsertionGathering DarningFoot Stitch AnyAppliqués Monogramming EmbroideringStitch Width Zigzag Stitch AnyKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Optional Accessories Using the Walking FootUsing the Quilting Foot Stitch PlateUsing the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 16-3/32Quickly Stitch Together a Quilt Maintenance CleaningChanging the Light Bulb Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw0Install the needle plate cover Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause How to put it right ReferenceLower Or breaksThread ten Fabric isStitches are SkippedThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingIndex NumericsEnglish