122, Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

dSelect the stitch pattern’s .pmu file and copy the file to the computer.

Note

•Do not turn off the machine while the “Sav- ing” screen is showing. You may lose the data.

Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory

aPress .

→The pocket selection screen appears.

bChoose a stitch pattern to retrieve.

*Press so the pattern saved in that pocket appears. If the entire saved stitch pattern is not

displayed, press to view the entire stitch pattern.

*Press to return to the original screen without saving.

aPockets holding saved stitch patterns

cPress .

*Press to delete the stitch pattern.

→The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen will be displayed.

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882-S90/S91 specifications

The Brother 882-S90/S91 is a versatile and user-friendly sewing machine designed for both beginners and experienced sewists. Its robust features and advanced technologies make it an excellent choice for a variety of sewing projects, from quilting to clothing construction.

One of the main highlights of the Brother 882-S90/S91 is its extensive built-in stitch library. With over 100 stitch options, including decorative, utility, and stretch stitches, users can easily find the perfect stitch for any project. The machine also offers multiple one-step buttonhole styles, allowing for quick and professional-looking buttonholes.

The Brother 882-S90/S91 incorporates advanced sewing technology with an automatic needle threaded system, which simplifies the threading process and saves time. This feature is particularly beneficial for beginners who may struggle with traditional threading methods. Additionally, the drop-in bobbin system allows for easy bobbin placement and monitoring, ensuring smooth and efficient sewing without frequent interruptions.

Another key characteristic of the Brother 882-S90/S91 is its powerful motor, which delivers consistent stitch quality regardless of the fabric thickness. This machine can handle everything from lightweight silks to heavy denim, making it a reliable choice for various sewing tasks. The adjustable presser foot pressure further enhances its versatility, allowing users to adapt the machine to different fabric types effectively.

For ease of use, the Brother 882-S90/S91 comes equipped with an LCD screen that displays stitch selections and settings clearly. This intuitive interface allows for quick adjustments, streamlining the sewing process. The machine also features a wide table, providing ample space for larger projects, such as quilts or garments.

In terms of portability, the Brother 882-S90/S91 is lightweight and compact, making it easy to transport for classes or sewing groups. Its built-in carry handle adds to its convenience, ensuring that sewists can take their creativity on the go.

Overall, the Brother 882-S90/S91 is a reliable, feature-packed sewing machine that caters to the needs of various skill levels. Its combination of advanced technology, user-friendly design, and extensive stitch options make it a standout choice for anyone looking to explore their sewing potential. Whether creating home décor, crafting unique garments, or embarking on quilting adventures, the Brother 882-S90/S91 offers the tools necessary for success.

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Iii Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Page What YOU can do with this Machine Special Features HOW to USE this Manual Contents MY Custom Stitch 199 Contents Machine Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront View Right-side/Rear View Presser foot Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit Operation Buttons Included Accessories → Included Accessories Memo Part Name Others Options Getting Ready Turn the main power switch to O to turn off the machine Turn the main power switch to I to turn on the machineTurning the Machine ON/OFF LCD Screen J l n Key Functions Twin needle mode Reset key Sewing settings Using the Machine Setting Mode Key C d General settings D e f g h Embroidery settings Press Adjusting Screen Brightness Use and to choose the display language Choosing the Display Language Using the Machine Operation Mode Key Read the instructions Using the Pattern Explanation KeyPress to return to the original screen Lower Threading Using the Supplemental Spool PinWinding the Bobbin A 3 Spool cap small Thread spool cross-wound thread Space Using the Spool Pin Pass the thread through the thread guide Setting the Bobbin On the right side to close the cover Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread Replace the bobbin cover Upper Threading Threading Using the Automatic Threading Button Cutter Threading Manually Pull the thread under the thread path guide Lower the presser foot lever Using the Twin Needle ModePress to unlock all keys and buttons Manually thread the machine Supplemental spool pin Using the Spool Net Using Threads that Unwind QuicklyUsing the Vertical Spool Pin Select a stitch pattern. Example Removing the Presser Foot Changing the Presser FootAttaching the Presser Foot Raise the presser foot lever Attaching the Walking Foot Changing the Needle Press to unlock all keys and buttons Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations About the Needle Sewing Basics Sewing Adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slideSewing a Stitch Lower the presser foot Press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threads Using the Foot Controller Sewing Curves Sewing Reinforcement StitchesChanging Sewing Direction Sewing Lightweight Fabrics Sewing Heavyweight FabricsIf the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot If the Fabric does not Feed at the Beginning of Stitching Setting the Stitch Width Stitch SettingsSetting the Stitch Length Proper Thread Tension Setting the Thread TensionUpper Thread is Too Tight Upper Thread is Too Loose Automatic Reinforcement Stitching Useful FunctionsSelect a stitch pattern Press the Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching button Automatic Thread Cutting Locking the Screen Using the Knee LifterSew your project Utility Stitches Selecting a Stitch Selecting Utility StitchesStitch Selection Screens Using the Image Key Using the Mirror Image KeyTurn the main power to on Use to select the category you want Saving Settings Saving Your Stitch SettingsSelect a stitch. Example Specify your preferred settings Press to go back to the original screen Retrieving Saved Settings Using the Sewing Type Selection KeySelect a stitch Follow the directions to sew the stitch Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch Straight Stitches Sewing the Stitches Pressforward.the Start/Stop button to sew Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out Example Left/Middle needle position stitches IAttach the straight stitch foot Start sewing Basting Gathering Dart SeamSelect and attach presser foot J Spread the fabric out along the finish line Flat Fell Seam Pintuck Appliqué Using a Zigzag Stitch Overcasting Using a Zigzag StitchZigzag Stitches Select a stitch Attach presser foot J Cord Guide Bobbin Cover Using a Zigzag Stitch Sewing Curves Using a Zigzag StitchPatchwork for Crazy Quilt Remove the bobbin cover from the machine see Tape Attaching Elastic Zigzag StitchesOvercasting Overcasting Overcasting Using Presser Foot G Overcasting Using Presser Foot J Overcasting Using the Side Cutter When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter Quilting Quilting PiecingSelect or and attach presser foot Select , or Attach the walking foot see Appliqué Quilting with Satin Stitches Free-motion Quilting Fold the fabric again Blind Hem Stitches If the Needle does not Catch the Fold AppliquéIf the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold Select or Sewing Sharp Curves Shelltuck StitchesSelect Unfoldside. the fabric, and iron the tucks to one Top Stitching Scallop StitchesTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches Fagoting Smocking Stitches Sew over the tape or elastic Tape or Elastic Attaching Hemstitching 1 Daisy Stitch HeirloomHemstitching 2 Drawn Work Select a stitch and attach presser foot N Press to create a mirror image of the stitch Hemstitching One-step Buttonholes Reinforcement stitching Mark on the fabric Marks on the presser foot Lower the presser foot and start sewing Sewing Stretch Fabrics Four-step Buttonholes Presssewing.the Start/Stop button to start Use darning stitches for mending and other applications Darning Buttonhole lever Metal bracket Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot Bar Tacks Gently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing Button Sewing Attaching a Shank to the Button Attaching 4 Hole Buttons T u a l Eyelet Select and attach monogramming foot N Multi-directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag StitchDSelect and sew seam 2 as shown ESelect and sew seam 3 as shown Centered Zipper Zipper Insertion BAttach presser foot J and sew straight Inserting a Side ZipperFabric Inches from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx /8 inch margin Character Decorative Stitches Press to display the screen below Selecting Stitch Patterns Character/Decorative Stitches 100 Alphabet Characters Deleting Characters 101Press to delete the last character Select the correct character Sewing Attractive Finishes Sewing Stitch PatternsBasic Sewing 102 103 Making AdjustmentsAPress Select Sew the stitch pattern again 104 105 Editing Stitch Patterns 106 Changing the SizeActual Stitch Pattern Size Sewing a Pattern Continuously Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image107 Checking the Image Changing Thread Density For Satin Stitch Patterns Only108 Press to change the thread color in the image 109 Before Combining Combining Stitch PatternsCombining Various Stitch Patterns 110 Press ESelect 111Press to sew the pattern continuously 112 Combining Large and Small Stitch PatternsBPress Again, then press Small size Different Length Combining Stitch Patterns113 Press Press , then press once Press again 114 More Examples 115 Stitch Data Precautions Using the Memory Function116 Trademarks 117 118 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s MemoryIf the Memory is Full Choose a stitch pattern to delete 119 120 Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media Commercially Available 121 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer 122 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s MemoryChoose a stitch pattern to retrieve 123 Recalling from USB Media 124 Recalling from the Computer Embroidery Embroidery Step by Step Before Embroidering126 127 Attaching Embroidery Foot W 128 Attaching the Embroidery UnitAbout the Embroidery Unit IPress to unlock all keys and buttons 129 Turn the main power to OFFRemoving the Embroidery Unit Press either or , then press 130 Selecting PatternsCopyright Information Pattern Selection Screens 131 Press to create a mirror image of the pattern as needed 132 133 Selecting Alphabet Character PatternsPress Press the key of the font you want to embroider 134 Selecting Frame PatternsPress the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider Selecting Patterns from USB media/Computer Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards135 136 Viewing the Sewing Screen 137 138 Preparing the Fabric 139 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery FrameTypes of Embroidery Frames Inserting the Fabric 140 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges Using the Embroidery Sheet141 Embroidering Small Fabrics Embroidering Ribbons or Tape 142 143 Attaching the Embroidery FrameRemoving the Embroidery Frame Raise the frame-securing lever Checking the Pattern Position Confirming the Pattern Position144 That you want to check 145 Previewing the Completed PatternPress to select the frame used in the preview 146 Sewing AN Embroidery PatternEmbroidery Needle Plate Cover 147 Sewing Embroidery Patterns 148 When Threading ManuallyPress the Start/Stop button again to restart the machine Press the Start/Stop button 149 150 If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread 151 If the Thread Breaks During Sewing 152 Restarting from the Beginning Continue embroidering 153 Adjusting Thread Tension Making Embroidery Adjustments154 Correct Thread Tension 155 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting FunctionPress BPress to turn off END Color Trim 156 Adjusting the Embroidery SpeedSelecting the length of Jump Stitch not to trim Press to turn off Jump Stitch Trim 157 Changing the Thread Color Display 158 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display Changing the Pattern Position Revising the PatternAligning the Pattern and the Needle 159 Press Selectsize. the direction in which to change 160 161 Rotating the PatternPress Select the angle of rotation for the pattern 162 163 Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character PatternsChange the density Press to return to the pattern selection screen 164 Embroidery Data PrecautionsTypes of Embroidery Data that can be Used Tajima .dst Embroidery Data 165 166 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory Select the pattern you want to delete Press 167 168 169 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer 170 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory 171 Pressrecall.the key of the pattern you want to 172 Embroidery Applications Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué173 Appliqué and base fabric from step c to create the appliqué 174 177 176195 176 Explanation of Functions 177 Selecting Patterns to Edit Select the category of the pattern 178 Select the font, then enter the characters. Example a B C D 179Press to change the layout of the pattern 180 181 Editing Patterns 182 183 Moving the PatternPress Selectrotated.the angle by which the pattern is 184 Changing the Size of the PatternAPress Selectsize. the direction in which to change 185 Deleting the PatternPress Press the key of the layout you want to embroider Use or to change the spacing 186 187 Changing the Thread ColorPress to choose a new color from the color palette 188 Creating a Custom Thread Table Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List 189 190 Designing Repeated PatternsSewing Repeated Patterns 191 Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern 192Use and to select the cut line Use and to select the element to repeat Assigning Thread Marks 193Repeat the selected element Press to finish repeating Press BPress 194 After EditingBe sewn Editing Combined Patterns Combining Patterns195 196 197 Sewing Combined Patterns 198 202 200 200 Designing a StitchDraw the stitch design on the grid sheet part code SA507 Decide the spacing of the stitch Examples of Custom Stitches 201 202 Entering Stitch Data 203 Moving a Point 204Press or to move to the point that you want to move Moving Part or All of the Design 205CPress or to move the section DPress Inserting New Points 206 Storing Custom Stitches in Your List Using Stored Custom Stitches207 208 Retrieving Stored StitchesSelect the stitch pattern 214 212217 223 Cleaning the LCD Screen Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Machine Casing Cleaning the Race 211 Screen Visibility is Low Adjusting the ScreenTouch Panel is Malfunctioning 212 213 Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to on 214 Troubleshooting Cannot lower 215 216 217 Error Messages 218 219 220 221 222 Alarm Sounds 223 Specifications Upgrade Procedure Using Computer Upgrade Procedure Using USB MediaUpgrading Your MACHINE’S Software 224 225 When the message disappears, pressUnplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and on again 226 227 Stitch Setting Chart 228 Scallop stitch 229 230 231 232 233 234 Index Fabrics Needle Fabric/thread/needle combinations 235 236 Settings 237 English 882-S90/S91 XD0784-1511