Brother 885-S25/S27 operation manual Thread Tension

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■Attaching the Twin Needle

Attach the twin needle in the same way as a single needle (see page 8). The flat side of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you.

■Attaching the Extra Spool Pin

Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the machine. Put the second spool of thread onto the extra spool pin.

■Twin Needle Threading

You should thread each needle separately.

1Thread the left needle.

Follow the same instructions for threading a single needle (see page 21).

2Thread the right needle.

Thread the right needle in the same way that you threaded the left needle using the thread from the spool on the extra spool pin, but do not pass the thread through the guide above the needle before you pass it through the eye of the right needle.

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1 Left needle thread passes through the needle bar

thread guide

2Right needle thread passes in front of the needle bar thread guide

Thread Tension

The tension of the thread will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you

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Memo

●We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.

■Correct Tension

Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric.

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1Surface of fabric

2 Back of fabric

3 Upper thread

4 Lower thread

5 Loops appear on surface of fabric

6 Loops appear on back of fabric

■Upper Tension is too Tight

Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.

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Solution

Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number.

■Upper Tension is too Loose

Loops appear on the back of the fabric.

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Models Equipped with a Needle Threader

●You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine.

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Solution

Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number.

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Contents Appendix Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Please Read These Instructions Before YOU USE the Machine UNPACKING/REPACKING InstructionsContents Appendix Main Parts Knowing Your Sewing MachineOptional Accessories AccessoriesConnecting Plugs Using Your Sewing MachineReplacing the Needle Main Power and Sewing Light SwitchFoot Controller Checking the NeedleTouches the stopper, and securely tighten Changing the Presser Foot1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Using a Free-arm StyleFlat Bed Attachment 1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left toControls Pattern Selection DialStitches Manual Patterns and Stitch NamesPattern Recommended Instruction Width3/16 Fixed 3/32 Stitch Length Dial Stitches Selecting a Stretch Stitch Stretch StitchingStitch Width Dial Reverse Sewing LeverWinding the Bobbin Threading the MachineWound evenly Wound poorly Lower Threading Lower Threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Follow steps 1 and 2 from Lower Threading Upper Threading Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever6Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above Hook Thread Sewing with a Twin Needle Drawing up the Lower ThreadThread Tension Medium FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsFabric Type Thread Size of Needle SizeFixed 16-0 Please Read Before SewingStraight Stitching PatternZigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchingStitch Stitch Name Zigzag Stitch3/16 Blind Hem StitchingShell Tuck Stitching StitchElastic Stitching 4Sew at a slow speedElastic Stitch Stitch Double Action StitchingPatchworking Overedge StitchingFeather Stitching Triple Zigzag Stretch StitchingFixed 3/16 Decorative Stitching Making a Buttonhole Stitch PatternPattern Adjusting Buttonholes Other Sewing ButtonsZipper Insertion Using Attachments and ApplicationsStitch Any GatheringDarning FootZigzag Stitch Any AppliquésMonogramming Embroidering Stitch WidthKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Using the Walking Foot Optional AccessoriesStitch Plate Using the Quilting FootUsing the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 16-3/32Quickly Stitch Together a Quilt Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw MaintenanceCleaning Changing the Light Bulb0Install the needle plate cover Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference TroubleshootingFabric is LowerOr breaks Thread tenPitched noise While sewing Stitches areSkipped There is a highNumerics IndexEnglish