Brother 885-V67 Sewing with the twin needle, Thread the upper thread for the left needle

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Sewing with the twin needle

We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches.

For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “STITCH SETTINGS” (page 79).

a Twin needle

b Extra spool pin

CAUTION

●Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break, and damage the machine.

●Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you.

●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.

●When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

●Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

aInstall the twin needle.

•For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 30).

bThread the upper thread for the left needle.

•For details, refer to steps a through l of “Upper threading” (page 23).

cManually thread the left needle with the upper thread.

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.

dInsert the extra spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winder shaft.

a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin

c Thread spool

eInstallthread.the thread spool and thread the upper

Memo

●When setting the thread spool, set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool.

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Contents Sewing Machine Product CodePage Important Safety Instructions Electrical HazardsFor a longer service life For repair or adjustment This machine is intended for household useContents 106 107Included accessories AccessoriesAbout zigzag foot J Optional accessories Accessory compartmentNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsOperation buttons Needle and presser foot sectionButtons provided on some models Spool pin Keys and indicators provided on some modelsOperation panel Storing the spool capHole on the back of the machine, as Shown.1 Installing the spool pinStoring the spool pin BPushplace.the spool pin down until it locks intoPower supply Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions Sewing light comes on when the machine is turned onNeedle stop position changes to the raised position Foot controllerChanging the needle stop position Aright to select the desired sewing speedChanging the initial needle position Cancelling the operation beepMachine is now set so that it will not beep Spool pin swings up Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin BRemove the spool capDSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin KTrim the excess thread above the bobbin Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-tension diskPull 1 cm 3/8 inch of thread from the hole on the bobbin For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Thread is cut to a suitable length Lower threading Actual size 11.5 mm 7/16 inch This modelFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter c Upper threading Remove the spool cap GSlide the spool cap onto the spool pinThread take-up lever Needle bar thread guide DFully lower the needle threader lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown belowLightly hold the end of the upper thread Drawing up the lower threadFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Bobbin cover should still be removedNeedle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle DenimBall point needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Transparent nylon threadInstall the twin needle in the same way CLower the presser foot leverThread the upper thread for the left needle Installthread.the thread spool and thread the upperSewing with the twin needle For details, refer to steps a through l of Upper threadingModels equipped with a needle threader Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each otherHAttach zigzag foot J Turn on the sewing machine Select a stitchReplace the presser foot as described below Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Mark on the wheel points up. With modelsAttaching the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderPresser foot is attached Remove the presser footFollow the basic procedures below to sew General sewing procedureSewing Stitch is selected Ifwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting a stitch DAttach the presser foot indicated in the LCDAdjusting the stitch length and width On the wheel points up. With models equipped Starting to sewMachine starts sewing BRaise the presser foot leverSewing reinforcement stitches Machine stops sewingRaise the presser foot lever Each otherUpper tension is too tight Thread tensionCorrect tension Upper tension is too looseChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing hook-and-loop Fastener Presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fedStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itAttach zigzag foot J Select a stitch Using zigzag footOvercasting Stitches CSew with the edge of the fabricUsing overcasting foot Attach overcasting foot G Select stitch orBasic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Changing the needle positionBlind HEM Stitching Reverse the skirt or pantsFold back the fabric inside along the basting Stitch widthThick fabric Normal fabric If the needle does not catch the hem foldButtonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Buttonhole SewingAuto Rfc. Automatic Reinforcement Size of the buttonhole is set Once sewing is completed, Raiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its originalSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Trim off any excess of the gimp threadButton sewing Feed dogs are loweredAfter sewing for about 10 seconds at low Normally, the feed dog position lever is Positioned atZipper Insertion Refer to Basic stitching onFSelect stitch Sew the stitching in order, from a to cElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching BAttach zigzag foot J CSelect a stitchUtility Stitches APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 7/32 1/16Piecing AppliquésPatchwork crazy quilt stitching Remove the basting, if necessaryDSelect stitch QuiltingFor a seam allowance on the left side Sewing† Walking foot † Presser foot holder Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting ARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser footPattern Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewingOnce sewing is completed, Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDecorative Stitching Fagoting DTrim along the stitches Scallop stitchingSmocking CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm 3/8 inchFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J Shell tuck stitchingJoining Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one sideHeirloom stitching Following display is shown on Characters can be sewn by following the procedure belowSelecting characters Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCDAftersewing.checking the entered characters, start Combining charactersRepeat steps band c to add M No and E No Adding new characters after sewingLast character will be deleted Checking charactersDeleting characters Making a new combination of characters after sewingSelect a character stitch Sewing the character stitchesStitch is sewn in the direction indicated by the arrow Attach monogramming foot NCharacters 1 changes to Select No for making adjustmentsCombine the character stitches 034 No + No + No Display returns to the normal character stitching mode Sew the characters 034 againStitch Settings Utility stitchesSatin scallop Auto Rfc.Automatic Reinforcement 1/4 3/32 1/4 1/64 Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm 3/16 inch or less Mirror image stitches Stitch WidthHemming, heirloom Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Rfc. Stitching Stitch Type Precautions on storing the machine MaintenanceCleaning the race Cleaning the machine surfaceDo not put oil on the race Remove the bobbin caseGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out Align the S and z marksNeedle plate cover Frequent troubleshooting topics TroubleshootingUpper thread tightened up Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric SymptomFor details, refer to Cleaning the race on Cause Incorrect upper threadingHFeed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below Thread take-up lever Incorrect thread tension Symptoms† Symptom Cause/remedy/check detailsDRemoveholder. the presser foot and presser foot Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removedIf threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine Memo Turn on the machine Select middle needle position stitch 100Checking machine operations Correctly thread the machineList of symptoms 101102 Fabric is 103Is tangled or Wrinkled104 105 Operation beep Error Messages106 Numerics Index107 108 Page English 885-V67 XF3961-1011