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Brother 882-S90/S91 manual Appliqué

Models: 882-S90/S91

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SEWING THE STITCHES

■Appliqué

aTrace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric and then cut around it, leaving a 3 to 5 mm (approx. 1/8 to 3/16 inch) seam allowance.

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aSeam allowance: 3 to 5 mm (approx. 1/8 to 3/16 inch)

bPlace a piece of thick paper cut to the finished size of the appliqué design onto the fabric, and then fold over the seam margin using an iron. Clip curves when necessary.

cTurn the appliqué over, and attach the thick paper with basting pins or a basting stitch.

dSelect and attach presser foot “J”.

eUse the quilting appliqué stitch to attach the appliqué. Sew around the edge while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible.

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aNeedle drop position

CAUTION

•Be careful that the needle does not strike a basting pin during sewing. Striking a pin can cause the needle to break, resulting in injury.

You can use the appliqué technique to attach appliqué designs like the three pictured below.

a b c

aDresden plate

bStained glass

cSunbonnet sue

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Brother 882-S90/S91 manual Appliqué

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 MachineHOW to USE this Manual Contents MY Custom Stitch 199 Contents Front View Right-side/Rear View Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsMachine Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit Presser footIncluded Accessories Operation Buttons→ Included Accessories Memo Options Part Name OthersGetting Ready Turning the Machine ON/OFF Turn the main power switch to I to turn on the machineTurn the main power switch to O to turn off the machine LCD Screen Key Functions J l nTwin needle mode Reset key Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Sewing settingsGeneral settings C dEmbroidery settings D e f g hAdjusting Screen Brightness PressChoosing the Display Language Use and to choose the display languageUsing the Machine Operation Mode Key Press to return to the original screen Using the Pattern Explanation KeyRead the instructions Using the Supplemental Spool Pin Lower ThreadingWinding the Bobbin A 3Spool cap small Thread spool cross-wound thread Space Using the Spool Pin Setting the Bobbin Pass the thread through the thread guidePulling Up the Bobbin Thread On the right side to close the coverReplace the bobbin cover Threading Using the Automatic Threading Button Upper ThreadingCutter Threading Manually Pull the thread under the thread path guide Using the Twin Needle Mode Lower the presser foot leverPress to unlock all keys and buttons Manually thread the machineSupplemental spool pin Using Threads that Unwind Quickly Using the Spool NetUsing the Vertical Spool Pin Select a stitch pattern. ExampleChanging the Presser Foot Removing the Presser FootAttaching the Presser Foot Raise the presser foot leverAttaching the Walking Foot Changing the Needle Press to unlock all keys and buttons About the Needle Fabric/Thread/Needle CombinationsSewing Basics Adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide SewingSewing a Stitch Lower the presser footUsing the Foot Controller Press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threadsChanging Sewing Direction Sewing Reinforcement StitchesSewing Curves Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics Sewing Lightweight FabricsIf the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot If the Fabric does not Feed at the Beginning of StitchingSetting the Stitch Length Stitch SettingsSetting the Stitch Width Setting the Thread Tension Proper Thread TensionUpper Thread is Too Tight Upper Thread is Too LooseSelect a stitch pattern Useful FunctionsAutomatic Reinforcement Stitching Automatic Thread Cutting Press the Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching buttonSew your project Using the Knee LifterLocking the Screen Utility Stitches Stitch Selection Screens Selecting Utility StitchesSelecting a Stitch Using the Mirror Image Key Using the Image KeyTurn the main power to on Use to select the category you wantSaving Your Stitch Settings Saving SettingsSelect a stitch. Example Specify your preferred settings Press to go back to the original screenSelect a stitch Using the Sewing Type Selection KeyRetrieving Saved Settings Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch Follow the directions to sew the stitchSewing the Stitches Straight StitchesPressforward.the Start/Stop button to sew Example Left/Middle needle position stitches Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it outBasting IAttach the straight stitch foot Start sewingSelect and attach presser foot J Dart SeamGathering Flat Fell Seam Spread the fabric out along the finish linePintuck Overcasting Using a Zigzag Stitch Appliqué Using a Zigzag StitchZigzag Stitches Select a stitch Attach presser foot JSewing Curves Using a Zigzag Stitch Cord Guide Bobbin Cover Using a Zigzag StitchPatchwork for Crazy Quilt Remove the bobbin cover from the machine seeOvercasting Elastic Zigzag StitchesTape Attaching Overcasting Using Presser Foot G OvercastingOvercasting Using Presser Foot J Overcasting Using the Side Cutter When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter Quilting Piecing QuiltingSelect or and attach presser foot Select , or Attach the walking foot seeAppliqué Quilting with Satin Stitches Free-motion Quilting Blind Hem Stitches Fold the fabric againAppliqué If the Needle does not Catch the FoldIf the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold Select orShelltuck Stitches Sewing Sharp CurvesSelect Unfoldside. the fabric, and iron the tucks to oneTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches Scallop StitchesTop Stitching Smocking Stitches FagotingTape or Elastic Attaching Sew over the tape or elasticHeirloom Hemstitching 1 Daisy StitchHemstitching 2 Drawn Work Select a stitch and attach presser foot NHemstitching Press to create a mirror image of the stitchOne-step Buttonholes Reinforcement stitching Mark on the fabric Marks on the presser foot Sewing Stretch Fabrics Lower the presser foot and start sewingFour-step Buttonholes Presssewing.the Start/Stop button to start Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applicationsButtonhole lever Metal bracket Bar Tacks Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser footBar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Gently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewingButton Sewing Gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewingAttaching 4 Hole Buttons Attaching a Shank to the ButtonEyelet T u a lMulti-directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch Select and attach monogramming foot NDSelect and sew seam 2 as shown ESelect and sew seam 3 as shownZipper Insertion Centered ZipperFabric Inserting a Side ZipperBAttach presser foot J and sew straight Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx /8 inch margin Inches from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machineCharacter Decorative Stitches Selecting Stitch Patterns Press to display the screen belowCharacter/Decorative Stitches Alphabet Characters 100101 Deleting CharactersPress to delete the last character Select the correct characterSewing Stitch Patterns Sewing Attractive FinishesBasic Sewing 102APress Select Making Adjustments103 104 Sew the stitch pattern againEditing Stitch Patterns 105Actual Stitch Pattern Size Changing the Size106 107 Creating a Horizontal Mirror ImageSewing a Pattern Continuously Changing Thread Density For Satin Stitch Patterns Only Checking the Image108 Press to change the thread color in the image109 Combining Stitch Patterns Before CombiningCombining Various Stitch Patterns 110Press to sew the pattern continuously 111Press ESelect Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns 112BPress Again, then press Small sizeCombining Stitch Patterns Different Length113 Press Press , then press once114 Press again115 More Examples116 Using the Memory FunctionStitch Data Precautions 117 TrademarksIf the Memory is Full Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory118 119 Choose a stitch pattern to deleteSaving Stitch Patterns to USB Media Commercially Available 120Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer 121Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory122 Recalling from USB Media 123Recalling from the Computer 124Embroidery 126 Before EmbroideringEmbroidery Step by Step Attaching Embroidery Foot W 127Attaching the Embroidery Unit 128About the Embroidery Unit IPress to unlock all keys and buttonsTurn the main power to OFF 129Removing the Embroidery Unit Press either or , then pressCopyright Information Selecting Patterns130 131 Pattern Selection Screens132 Press to create a mirror image of the pattern as neededPress Press the key of the font you want to embroider Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns133 Press the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider Selecting Frame Patterns134 135 Selecting Patterns from Embroidery CardsSelecting Patterns from USB media/Computer Viewing the Sewing Screen 136137 Preparing the Fabric 138Types of Embroidery Frames Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame139 140 Inserting the FabricUsing the Embroidery Sheet Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges141 Embroidering Small Fabrics142 Embroidering Ribbons or TapeAttaching the Embroidery Frame 143Removing the Embroidery Frame Raise the frame-securing leverConfirming the Pattern Position Checking the Pattern Position144 That you want to checkPress to select the frame used in the preview Previewing the Completed Pattern145 Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Sewing AN Embroidery Pattern146 Sewing Embroidery Patterns 147Press the Start/Stop button again to restart the machine When Threading Manually148 149 Press the Start/Stop buttonIf the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread 150If the Thread Breaks During Sewing 151Restarting from the Beginning 152153 Continue embroideringMaking Embroidery Adjustments Adjusting Thread Tension154 Correct Thread TensionPress BPress to turn off END Color Trim Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function155 Adjusting the Embroidery Speed 156Selecting the length of Jump Stitch not to trim Press to turn off Jump Stitch TrimChanging the Thread Color Display 157Changing the Embroidery Frame Display 158Revising the Pattern Changing the Pattern PositionAligning the Pattern and the Needle 159160 Press Selectsize. the direction in which to changePress Select the angle of rotation for the pattern Rotating the Pattern161 162 Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns 163Change the density Press to return to the pattern selection screenTypes of Embroidery Data that can be Used Embroidery Data Precautions164 165 Tajima .dst Embroidery DataSaving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory 166167 Select the pattern you want to delete Press168 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer 169Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory 170171 172 Pressrecall.the key of the pattern you want toUsing a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué Embroidery Applications173 Appliqué and base fabric from step c to create the appliqué174 195 176177 Explanation of Functions 176Selecting Patterns to Edit 177178 Select the category of the patternPress to change the layout of the pattern 179Select the font, then enter the characters. Example a B C D 180 Editing Patterns 181182 Press Selectrotated.the angle by which the pattern is Moving the Pattern183 APress Selectsize. the direction in which to change Changing the Size of the Pattern184 Press Press the key of the layout you want to embroider Deleting the Pattern185 186 Use or to change the spacingPress to choose a new color from the color palette Changing the Thread Color187 Creating a Custom Thread Table 188189 Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the ListSewing Repeated Patterns Designing Repeated Patterns190 191 192 Repeating One Element of a Repeated PatternUse and to select the cut line Use and to select the element to repeat193 Assigning Thread MarksRepeat the selected element Press to finish repeating Press BPressBe sewn After Editing194 195 Combining PatternsEditing Combined Patterns 196 Sewing Combined Patterns 197198 200 202Designing a Stitch 200Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet part code SA507 Decide the spacing of the stitch201 Examples of Custom StitchesEntering Stitch Data 202203 Press or to move to the point that you want to move 204Moving a Point CPress or to move the section DPress 205Moving Part or All of the Design 206 Inserting New Points207 Using Stored Custom StitchesStoring Custom Stitches in Your List Select the stitch pattern Retrieving Stored Stitches208 212 214217 223Care and Maintenance Cleaning the LCD ScreenCleaning the Machine Casing Cleaning the Race211 Adjusting the Screen Screen Visibility is LowTouch Panel is Malfunctioning 212Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to on 213Troubleshooting 214215 Cannot lower216 Error Messages 217218 219 220 221 Alarm Sounds 222Specifications 223Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media Upgrade Procedure Using ComputerUpgrading Your MACHINE’S Software 224Unplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and on again When the message disappears, press225 226 Stitch Setting Chart 227228 229 Scallop stitch230 231 232 233 Index 234235 Fabrics Needle Fabric/thread/needle combinationsSettings 236237 English 882-S90/S91 XD0784-1511