Brother 885-V60 appendix Basic Stitching, Basic stitching, For details, refer to Starting to sew

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BASIC STITCHING

Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pattern No.

 

 

Stitch Width

Stitch Length

NeedleTwin

FootWalking

Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching

 

 

Pattern

FootPresser

stitches70 model

stitches40 model

 

[mm (inch.)]

[mm (inch.)]

 

 

stitches60 model

stitches50 model

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left

 

 

 

J

00

00

00

00

Basic stitching, sewing

0.0

0.0–7.0

2.5

0.2–5.0

No

***

*

 

 

 

 

Straight

 

 

 

gathers or pintucks, etc.

(0)

(0–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

Rev.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attaching zippers, basic

 

 

2.5

0.2–5.0

Yes

***

*

 

Center

 

 

 

J

01

01

01

01

stitching, and sewing

–

–

(3/32)

(1/64–3/16)

( J )

Yes

Rev.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gathers or pintucks, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attaching sleeves, sew-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Triple

 

 

 

J

02

02

02

02

ing inseams, sewing

0.0

0.0–7.0

2.5

1.5–4.0

No

No

**

 

 

 

stretch stitch

 

 

 

stretch fabrics and deco-

(0)

(0–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

Rfc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rative stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

*Rev.: Reverse

**Rfc.: Reinforcement

***Do not use reverse stitching.

CAUTION

●Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

Basic stitching

aBaste or pin together the fabric pieces.

bAttach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelect a stitch.

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 37).

dLower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.

eStart sewing.

•For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 39).

•For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “Sewing reinforcement stitches” (page 40).

fWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread.

•For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 39).

■Changing the needle position

With the straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. Pressing the “+” side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the right; pressing the “–” side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the left.

aStitch width

bStitch width adjustment key

cLeft needle position

dRight needle position

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Contents Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Appendix Page Important Safety Instructions For a longer service life For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Contents Utility Stitches Included 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 Spool pin Operation panelBPushplace.the spool pin down until it locks into Shown.1Power supply precautions Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply Changing the needle stop position Foot controllerAright to select the desired sewing speed Side of stitch selection keyWinding the bobbin Threading the MachineBRemove the spool cap DSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin KTrim the excess thread above the bobbin Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension diskFor models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Thread is cut to a suitable length Actual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This model Lower threadingFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Slit Cutter Cut the thread with the cutter 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 leverLightly hold the end of the upper thread Drawing up the lower threadBobbin cover should still be removed Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses Replacing the needle Checking the needleCLower the presser foot lever Install the twin needle in the same waySewing with the twin needle Installthread.the thread spool and thread the upperThread the upper thread for the left needle For details, refer to steps a through l of Upper threadingHAttach zigzag foot J For details, refer to step a through l of Upper threadingModels equipped with a needle threader Turn on the sewing machine Select a stitchReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser FootReplace the presser foot as described below Mark on the wheel points up. With modelsRemove the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Page Follow the basic procedures below to sew General sewing procedureSewing Selecting stitching DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthPress the + or side of to increase or On the left changes the digit on the leftRight of in the LCD Adjusting the stitch length and widthOn the wheel points up. With models equipped Starting to sewBRaise the presser foot lever Sewing reinforcement stitches Raise the presser foot leverEach other Correct tension Thread tensionUpper tension is too tight Upper tension is too looseTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesPresser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed Sewing hook-and-loop FastenerSewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsStitching cylindrical pieces Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itOvercasting Stitches Using zigzag footAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch , or CSew with the edge of the fabricAttach overcasting foot G Select stitch or Using overcasting footBasic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching For details, refer to Starting to sewReverse the skirt or pants Blind HEM StitchingFold back the fabric inside along the basting Thick fabric Normal fabric Stitch widthIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Buttonhole SewingAuto Rfc. Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc. 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 fabricsDPlacethe fabric.a button between the presser foot Button sewingESelect a stitch With stitch Select stitchNormally, the feed dog position lever is Positioned at After sewing for about 10 seconds at lowRev. Reverse Do not use reverse stitching Zipper InsertionRefer to Basic stitching on Sew the stitching in order, from a to c FSelect stitchStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching BAttach zigzag foot J CSelect stitchUtility Stitches Piecing APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPatchwork crazy quilt stitching AppliquésPiecing Remove the basting, if necessaryFor a seam allowance on the left side QuiltingDSelect stitch SewingFree-motion quilting Using the optional quilting guide† Walking foot † Presser foot holder ARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser footSlide the feed dog position lever, located at Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewingPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Once sewing is completed,Decorative Stitching Fagoting Smocking Scallop stitchingDTrim along the stitches CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm 3/8 inchJoining Shell tuck stitchingFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one sideHeirloom stitching Utility stitches Stitch SettingsPattern No Decorative Stitch Buttonhole Bar tack For decoration, etc For decoration, etc Yes Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the bobbin case Remove the bobbin caseAlign the U and marks Needle plate cover Frequent troubleshooting topics TroubleshootingUpper thread tightened up For details, refer to Cleaning the bobbin case on SymptomTangled thread on wrong side of fabric Cause Incorrect upper threadingHFeed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below Thread take-up lever Incorrect thread tension DRemoveholder. 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 Checking machine operations Do not yet install the presser foot and threadTurn on the machine Select middle needle position stitch Correctly thread the machineList of symptoms Machine does While sewingNot work Fabric being Sewn withThread breaks UpperLower Or breaksSkipped Stitches areThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingThread has After sewingTightened up ThreadOperation beep for models equipped with the operation beep Error MessagesNumerics Index42 , 45 English 885-V60/ V61 XE6528-1011

885-V60 specifications

The Brother 885-V60 is a versatile sewing machine that caters to both novice and experienced sewers alike. With its myriad of features and advanced technologies, it stands out as a reliable tool for creating a wide variety of projects, from basic mending to intricate quilting.

One of the main features of the Brother 885-V60 is its 60 built-in sewing stitches, which include utility stitches, decorative stitches, and auto-size buttonhole options. This selection allows users to explore their creativity and tackle diverse sewing tasks with ease. The machine also offers a one-step buttonhole function, making it simple to create perfectly sized buttonholes in a matter of seconds.

The Brother 885-V60 boasts a generous sewing area, equipped with a large extension table that provides ample space for handling larger projects like quilts. This extended work surface enhances stability and support, ensuring that even extensive pieces can be managed comfortably. The adjustable stitch width and length further allow for customization of stitches, catering to individual preferences for each project.

Another highlight of the Brother 885-V60 is its automatic needle threader, which simplifies the threading process and reduces eye strain, particularly for those who may struggle with manual threading. The machine also features a jam-resistant drop-in bobbin system, making it quick and straightforward to replace the bobbin without any complications.

The LED lighting built into the Brother 885-V60 illuminates the workspace, ensuring visibility while working on intricate designs, even in low-light conditions. This feature is invaluable for detailed projects where precision is crucial.

In terms of technology, the Brother 885-V60 includes a variety of presser feet, allowing users to switch between functions easily. The machine supports various feet such as the zipper foot, walking foot, and quilting foot, providing flexibility and enhancing the sewing experience.

Additionally, the integrated speed control feature offers users the ability to adjust the sewing speed according to their comfort level, making it easier for beginners to build confidence or for seasoned sewers to work on complex projects efficiently.

Durable and built to last, the Brother 885-V60 is an excellent investment for anyone looking to enhance their sewing capabilities. With its combination of user-friendly features, advanced technology, and robust performance, this sewing machine is poised to meet the demands of a wide range of sewing enthusiasts.
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