Brother 885-V67 Characters 1 changes to, Combine the character stitches 034 No + No + No

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ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches)

Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing, and adjust the stitch pattern as shown below.

Memo

●The character stitches “034” (No. 31 + No. 34+ No. 35) are used for making adjustments.

aAttach monogramming foot “N”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 34).

bCombine the character stitches “034” (No. 31 + No. 34 + No. 35).

•For details, refer to “Combining characters” (page 74).

XWhen you have finished creating the combination, the following is displayed on the LCD.

N

cSew the combination of characters and check how it turns out.

•For details, refer to “Sewing the character stitches” (page 76).

A

B

C

A: Correctly sewn

(with proper spaces between characters) B: Bunched or shapeless

(There is no space between characters.) C: Overstretched

(The stitch “0” has a gap.)

If the pattern you sewed does not look like A, use the following steps to adjust the stitches.

dSelect No. 59 (for making adjustments).

XThe LCD goes into the stitch adjustment mode. The total number of combined

characters (1) changes to “--“.	3

eAdjust the character stitches by pressing (stitch length adjustment key).

Each press of “+” or “-” side of (stitch length adjustment key) widens or narrows the stitches.

a No. for making adjustments b The stitch adjustment level c Widens the stitches

d Narrows the stitches

If the pattern is bunched (B)

Press the “+” side of (stitch length adjustment key) to widen the stitch.

If the pattern is overstretched (The stitch “0” has a gap.) (C)

Press the “-” side of (stitch length adjustment key) to narrow the stitch.

Memo

●The stitch adjustment level can be set between -9 and 9.

●The setting is saved in memory even if you turn off the machine.

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Contents Product Code Sewing MachinePage Electrical Hazards Important Safety InstructionsFor a longer service life This machine is intended for household use For repair or adjustmentContents 107 106Included accessories AccessoriesAbout zigzag foot J Accessory compartment Optional accessoriesMain parts Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsOperation buttons Needle and presser foot sectionButtons provided on some models Storing the spool cap Keys and indicators provided on some modelsOperation panel Spool pinBPushplace.the spool pin down until it locks into Installing the spool pinStoring the spool pin Hole on the back of the machine, as Shown.1Sewing light comes on when the machine is turned on Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions Power supplyAright to select the desired sewing speed Foot controllerChanging the needle stop position Needle stop position changes to the raised positionChanging the initial needle position Cancelling the operation beepMachine is now set so that it will not beep BRemove the spool cap Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin Spool pin swings upDSlide 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 Actual size 11.5 mm 7/16 inch This model Lower threadingFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter c Upper threading GSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin Remove the spool capThread take-up lever Needle bar thread guide Catch the thread on the hook as shown below DFully lower the needle threader leverBobbin cover should still be removed Drawing up the lower threadFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Lightly hold the end of the upper threadDenim Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesTransparent nylon thread Checking the needleReplacing the needle Ball point needleCLower the presser foot lever Install the twin needle in the same wayFor details, refer to steps a through l of Upper threading Installthread.the thread spool and thread the upperSewing with the twin needle Thread the upper thread for the left needleTurn on the sewing machine Select a stitch Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each otherHAttach zigzag foot J Models equipped with a needle threaderMark on the wheel points up. With models Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Replace the presser foot as described belowRemove the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderPresser foot is attached Attaching the presser foot holderFollow the basic procedures below to sew General sewing procedureSewing DAttach the presser foot indicated in the LCD Ifwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting a stitch Stitch is selectedAdjusting the stitch length and width BRaise the presser foot lever Starting to sewMachine starts sewing On the wheel points up. With models equippedEach other Machine stops sewingRaise the presser foot lever Sewing reinforcement stitchesUpper tension is too loose Thread tensionCorrect tension Upper tension is too tightSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionPresser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed Sewing hook-and-loop FastenerSlide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Stitching cylindrical piecesCSew with the edge of the fabric Using zigzag footOvercasting Stitches Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitchAttach overcasting foot G Select stitch or Using overcasting footChanging the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitchingReverse the skirt or pants Blind HEM StitchingStitch width Fold back the fabric inside along the bastingIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Thick fabric Normal fabricButtonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Buttonhole SewingAuto Rfc. Automatic Reinforcement Size of the buttonhole is set Raiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original Once sewing is completed,Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsFeed dogs are lowered Button sewingNormally, the feed dog position lever is Positioned at After sewing for about 10 seconds at lowRefer to Basic stitching on Zipper InsertionSew the stitching in order, from a to c FSelect stitchBAttach zigzag foot J CSelect a stitch Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attachingUtility Stitches 7/32 1/16 APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingRemove the basting, if necessary AppliquésPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingSewing QuiltingFor a seam allowance on the left side DSelect stitchARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting † Walking foot † Presser foot holderPattern Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewing Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Once sewing is completed,Decorative Stitching Fagoting CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm 3/8 inch Scallop stitchingSmocking DTrim along the stitchesUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Shell tuck stitchingJoining Fold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot JHeirloom stitching Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD Characters can be sewn by following the procedure belowSelecting characters Following display is shown onAdding new characters after sewing Combining charactersRepeat steps band c to add M No and E No Aftersewing.checking the entered characters, startMaking a new combination of characters after sewing Checking charactersDeleting characters Last character will be deletedAttach monogramming foot N Sewing the character stitchesStitch is sewn in the direction indicated by the arrow Select a character stitchCharacters 1 changes to Select No for making adjustmentsCombine the character stitches 034 No + No + No Sew the characters 034 again Display returns to the normal character stitching modeUtility stitches Stitch SettingsSatin 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 Stitch Width Mirror image stitchesHemming, heirloom Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Rfc. Stitching Stitch Type Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the race Precautions on storing the machineAlign the S and z marks Remove the bobbin caseGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out Do not put oil on the raceNeedle plate cover Frequent troubleshooting topics TroubleshootingUpper thread tightened up Cause Incorrect upper threading SymptomFor details, refer to Cleaning the race on Tangled thread on wrong side of fabricHFeed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below Thread take-up lever Cause/remedy/check details Symptoms† Symptom Incorrect thread tensionDRemoveholder. 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 Correctly thread the machine 100Checking machine operations Turn on the machine Select middle needle position stitch101 List of symptoms102 Wrinkled 103Is tangled or Fabric is104 105 Operation beep Error Messages106 Numerics Index107 108 Page English 885-V67 XF3961-1011