Brother 885-V60 After sewing, Thread has, Tightened up, Tension is Incorrect, Wrong side, Fabric

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■ After sewing

Symptom

Possible cause

How to put it right

Reference

 

 

 

 

The upper

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

 

 

thread has

Correctly install the bobbin thread.

page 19, 81

installed.

tightened up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not threaded the upper

Correct the upper threading.

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thread properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not wound the bobbin

Wind the bobbin thread properly.

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thread properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

Correctly install the bobbin thread.

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installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not threaded the right

Choose a thread and needle that are

 

The thread

combination of thread and needle

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appropriate for the type of fabric.

for the fabric you are using.

 

tension is

 

 

incorrect.

You have not attached the presser-

Attach the presser-foot holder

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foot holder properly.

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper

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thread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not used a bobbin that has

Incorrect bobbins will not work

 

 

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

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been designed for this machine.

 

been designed for this machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

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The thread is

 

 

 

tangled on the

You have not threaded the upper

Correct the upper threading.

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wrong side of

thread properly.

 

 

the fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The presser foot you are using is not

Attach the presser foot that is correct

 

 

appropriate for the type of stitch that

for the type of stitch that you want to

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you want to sew.

sew.

 

 

 

 

 

The stitch is not

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper

page 41, 85

sewn correctly.

thread.

 

 

 

The thread is tangled, for example,

Remove the tangle thread. If the

 

 

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

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in the bobbin case.

 

clean the bobbin case.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Accessories Included accessoriesAbout zigzag foot J Optional accessories Accessory compartmentNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsNeedle and presser foot section Operation buttonsButtons provided on some models Operation panel Spool pinShown.1 BPushplace.the spool pin down until it locks intoUsing Your Sewing Machine Power supply precautionsPower supply Foot controller Changing the needle stop positionAright to select the desired sewing speed Side of stitch selection keyThreading the Machine Winding the bobbinBRemove the spool cap DSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk KTrim the excess thread above the bobbinFor models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Thread is cut to a suitable length Lower threading Actual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This modelFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Slit Cutter Cut the thread with the cutter 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 belowDrawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper threadBobbin cover should still be removed Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses Checking the needle Replacing the needleInstall the twin needle in the same way CLower the presser foot leverInstallthread.the thread spool and thread the upper Sewing with the twin needleThread the upper thread for the left needle For details, refer to steps a through l of Upper threadingFor details, refer to step a through l of Upper threading HAttach zigzag foot JModels 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 modelsRemoving the presser foot holder Remove the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Page General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sewSewing DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch length Selecting stitchingPress the + or side of to increase or On the left changes the digit on the leftAdjusting the stitch length and width Right of in the LCDStarting to sew On the wheel points up. With models equippedBRaise the presser foot lever Raise the presser foot lever Sewing reinforcement stitchesEach other Thread tension Correct tensionUpper tension is too tight Upper tension is too looseUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing hook-and-loop Fastener Presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fedSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsStitching cylindrical pieces Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itUsing zigzag foot Overcasting StitchesAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch , or CSew with the edge of the fabricUsing overcasting foot Attach overcasting foot G Select stitch orWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingBasic stitching For details, refer to Starting to sewBlind HEM Stitching Reverse the skirt or pantsFold back the fabric inside along the basting Stitch width Thick fabric Normal fabricIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn onAuto Rfc. Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc. 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 DPlacethe fabric.a button between the presser footESelect a stitch With stitch Select stitchAfter sewing for about 10 seconds at low Normally, the feed dog position lever is Positioned atZipper Insertion Rev. Reverse Do not use reverse stitchingRefer to Basic stitching on FSelect stitch Sew the stitching in order, from a to cSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching BAttach zigzag foot J CSelect stitchUtility Stitches APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching PiecingAppliqués Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Remove the basting, if necessaryQuilting For a seam allowance on the left sideDSelect stitch SewingUsing the optional quilting guide Free-motion quilting† Walking foot † Presser foot holder ARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser footSlide the feed dog position lever, located at Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewingOnce sewing is completed, Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDecorative Stitching Fagoting Scallop stitching SmockingDTrim along the stitches CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm 3/8 inchShell tuck stitching JoiningFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one sideHeirloom stitching Stitch Settings Utility stitchesPattern No Decorative Stitch Buttonhole Bar tack For decoration, etc For decoration, etc Yes Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the bobbin case Remove the bobbin caseAlign the U and marks Needle plate cover Troubleshooting Frequent troubleshooting topicsUpper thread tightened up Symptom For details, refer to Cleaning the bobbin case onTangled 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 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed DRemoveholder. the presser foot and presser footIf threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine Memo Do not yet install the presser foot and thread Checking machine operationsTurn on the machine Select middle needle position stitch Correctly thread the machineList of symptoms While sewing Machine does Not work Fabric being Sewn withUpper Thread breaksLower Or breaksStitches are SkippedThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingAfter sewing Thread hasTightened up ThreadError Messages Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beepIndex Numerics42 , 45 English 885-V60/ V61 XE6528-1011
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