131, Pattern Selection Screens | Brother 882-S90/S91 specification

SELECTING PATTERNS

■Pattern Selection Screens

There are 7 categories of patterns in this machine. indicates that there is more than one pattern selection screen for that category.

Embroidery patterns

Heirloom patterns

Border patterns

Cross stitch patterns

Floral alphabet patterns

Alphabet characters

Frame patterns

Embroidery

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Brother 882-S90/S91 manual 131, Pattern Selection Screens

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 Special Features What YOU can do with this Machine HOW to USE this Manual Contents MY Custom Stitch 199 Contents Machine Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront View Right-side/Rear View Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit Presser foot Included Accessories Operation Buttons → Included Accessories Memo Options Part Name Others 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 Key Functions J l n Twin needle mode Reset key Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Sewing settings General settings C d Embroidery settings D e f g h Adjusting Screen Brightness Press Choosing the Display Language Use and to choose the display language Using the Machine Operation Mode Key Read the instructions Using the Pattern Explanation KeyPress to return to the original screen Winding the Bobbin Using the Supplemental Spool PinLower Threading A 3 Spool cap small Thread spool cross-wound thread Space Using the Spool Pin Setting the Bobbin Pass the thread through the thread guide Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread On the right side to close the cover Replace the bobbin cover Threading Using the Automatic Threading Button Upper Threading Cutter Threading Manually Pull the thread under the thread path guide Press to unlock all keys and buttons Using the Twin Needle ModeLower the presser foot lever Manually thread the machine Supplemental spool pin Using the Vertical Spool Pin Using Threads that Unwind QuicklyUsing the Spool Net Select a stitch pattern. Example Attaching the Presser Foot Changing the Presser FootRemoving the Presser Foot Raise the presser foot lever Attaching the Walking Foot Changing the Needle Press to unlock all keys and buttons About the Needle Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations Sewing Basics Sewing a Stitch Adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slideSewing Lower the presser foot Using the Foot Controller Press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threads Sewing Curves Sewing Reinforcement StitchesChanging Sewing Direction If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot Sewing Heavyweight FabricsSewing Lightweight Fabrics If the Fabric does not Feed at the Beginning of Stitching Setting the Stitch Width Stitch SettingsSetting the Stitch Length Upper Thread is Too Tight Setting the Thread TensionProper Thread Tension Upper Thread is Too Loose Automatic Reinforcement Stitching Useful FunctionsSelect a stitch pattern Automatic Thread Cutting Press the Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching button Locking the Screen Using the Knee LifterSew your project Utility Stitches Selecting a Stitch Selecting Utility StitchesStitch Selection Screens Turn the main power to on Using the Mirror Image KeyUsing the Image Key Use to select the category you want Select a stitch. Example Specify your preferred settings Saving Your Stitch SettingsSaving Settings Press to go back to the original screen Retrieving Saved Settings Using the Sewing Type Selection KeySelect a stitch Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch Follow the directions to sew the stitch Sewing the Stitches Straight Stitches Pressforward.the Start/Stop button to sew Example Left/Middle needle position stitches Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out Basting IAttach the straight stitch foot Start sewing Gathering Dart SeamSelect and attach presser foot J Flat Fell Seam Spread the fabric out along the finish line Pintuck Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Using a Zigzag StitchAppliqué Using a Zigzag Stitch Select a stitch Attach presser foot J Patchwork for Crazy Quilt Sewing Curves Using a Zigzag StitchCord Guide Bobbin Cover Using a Zigzag Stitch Remove the bobbin cover from the machine see Tape Attaching Elastic Zigzag StitchesOvercasting Overcasting Using Presser Foot G Overcasting Overcasting Using Presser Foot J Overcasting Using the Side Cutter When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter Quilting Select or and attach presser foot PiecingQuilting Select , or Attach the walking foot see Appliqué Quilting with Satin Stitches Free-motion Quilting Blind Hem Stitches Fold the fabric again If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold AppliquéIf the Needle does not Catch the Fold Select or Select Shelltuck StitchesSewing Sharp Curves Unfoldside. the fabric, and iron the tucks to one Top Stitching Scallop StitchesTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches Smocking Stitches Fagoting Tape or Elastic Attaching Sew over the tape or elastic Hemstitching 2 Drawn Work HeirloomHemstitching 1 Daisy Stitch Select a stitch and attach presser foot N Hemstitching Press to create a mirror image of the stitch One-step Buttonholes Reinforcement stitching Mark on the fabric Marks on the presser foot Sewing Stretch Fabrics Lower the presser foot and start sewing Four-step Buttonholes Presssewing.the Start/Stop button to start Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applications Buttonhole lever Metal bracket Bar Tacks Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Gently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing Button Sewing Gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing Attaching 4 Hole Buttons Attaching a Shank to the Button Eyelet T u a l DSelect and sew seam 2 as shown Multi-directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag StitchSelect and attach monogramming foot N ESelect and sew seam 3 as shown Zipper Insertion Centered Zipper BAttach presser foot J and sew straight Inserting a Side ZipperFabric Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx /8 inch margin Inches from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine Character Decorative Stitches Selecting Stitch Patterns Press to display the screen below Character/Decorative Stitches Alphabet Characters 100 Press to delete the last character 101Deleting Characters Select the correct character Basic Sewing Sewing Stitch PatternsSewing Attractive Finishes 102 103 Making AdjustmentsAPress Select 104 Sew the stitch pattern again Editing Stitch Patterns 105 106 Changing the SizeActual Stitch Pattern Size Sewing a Pattern Continuously Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image107 108 Changing Thread Density For Satin Stitch Patterns OnlyChecking the Image Press to change the thread color in the image 109 Combining Various Stitch Patterns Combining Stitch PatternsBefore Combining 110 Press ESelect 111Press to sew the pattern continuously BPress Again, then press Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns112 Small size 113 Combining Stitch PatternsDifferent Length Press Press , then press once 114 Press again 115 More Examples Stitch Data Precautions Using the Memory Function116 117 Trademarks 118 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s MemoryIf the Memory is Full 119 Choose a stitch pattern to delete Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media Commercially Available 120 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer 121 122 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s MemoryChoose a stitch pattern to retrieve Recalling from USB Media 123 Recalling from the Computer 124 Embroidery Embroidery Step by Step Before Embroidering126 Attaching Embroidery Foot W 127 About the Embroidery Unit Attaching the Embroidery Unit128 IPress to unlock all keys and buttons Removing the Embroidery Unit Turn the main power to OFF129 Press either or , then press 130 Selecting PatternsCopyright Information 131 Pattern Selection Screens 132 Press to create a mirror image of the pattern as needed 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 Viewing the Sewing Screen 136 137 Preparing the Fabric 138 139 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery FrameTypes of Embroidery Frames 140 Inserting the Fabric 141 Using the Embroidery SheetEmbroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges Embroidering Small Fabrics 142 Embroidering Ribbons or Tape Removing the Embroidery Frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame143 Raise the frame-securing lever 144 Confirming the Pattern PositionChecking the Pattern Position 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 Sewing Embroidery Patterns 147 148 When Threading ManuallyPress the Start/Stop button again to restart the machine 149 Press the Start/Stop button If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread 150 If the Thread Breaks During Sewing 151 Restarting from the Beginning 152 153 Continue embroidering 154 Making Embroidery AdjustmentsAdjusting Thread Tension Correct Thread Tension 155 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting FunctionPress BPress to turn off END Color Trim Selecting the length of Jump Stitch not to trim Adjusting the Embroidery Speed156 Press to turn off Jump Stitch Trim Changing the Thread Color Display 157 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display 158 Aligning the Pattern and the Needle Revising the PatternChanging the Pattern Position 159 160 Press Selectsize. the direction in which to change 161 Rotating the PatternPress Select the angle of rotation for the pattern 162 Change the density Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns163 Press to return to the pattern selection screen 164 Embroidery Data PrecautionsTypes of Embroidery Data that can be Used 165 Tajima .dst Embroidery Data Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory 166 167 Select the pattern you want to delete Press 168 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer 169 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory 170 171 172 Pressrecall.the key of the pattern you want to 173 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an AppliquéEmbroidery Applications Appliqué and base fabric from step c to create the appliqué 174 177 176195 Explanation of Functions 176 Selecting Patterns to Edit 177 178 Select the category of the pattern Select the font, then enter the characters. Example a B C D 179Press to change the layout of the pattern 180 Editing Patterns 181 182 183 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 186 Use or to change the spacing 187 Changing the Thread ColorPress to choose a new color from the color palette Creating a Custom Thread Table 188 189 Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List 190 Designing Repeated PatternsSewing Repeated Patterns 191 Use and to select the cut line 192Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern Use and to select the element to repeat Repeat the selected element Press to finish repeating 193Assigning Thread Marks Press BPress 194 After EditingBe sewn Editing Combined Patterns Combining Patterns195 196 Sewing Combined Patterns 197 198 200 202 Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet part code SA507 Designing a Stitch200 Decide the spacing of the stitch 201 Examples of Custom Stitches Entering Stitch Data 202 203 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 206 Inserting New Points Storing Custom Stitches in Your List Using Stored Custom Stitches207 208 Retrieving Stored StitchesSelect the stitch pattern 217 212214 223 Cleaning the Machine Casing Care and MaintenanceCleaning the LCD Screen Cleaning the Race 211 Touch Panel is Malfunctioning Adjusting the ScreenScreen Visibility is Low 212 Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to on 213 Troubleshooting 214 215 Cannot lower 216 Error Messages 217 218 219 220 221 Alarm Sounds 222 Specifications 223 Upgrading Your MACHINE’S Software Upgrade Procedure Using USB MediaUpgrade Procedure Using Computer 224 225 When the message disappears, pressUnplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and on again 226 Stitch Setting Chart 227 228 229 Scallop stitch 230 231 232 233 Index 234 235 Fabrics Needle Fabric/thread/needle combinations Settings 236 237 English 882-S90/S91 XD0784-1511