Attaching the Twin Needle

Attach the twin needle in the same way as a single needle (see page 8). The flat side of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you.

Attaching the Extra Spool Pin

Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the machine. Put the second spool of thread onto the extra spool pin.

Twin Needle Threading

You should thread each needle separately.

1Thread the left needle.

Follow the same instructions for threading a single needle (see page 21).

2Thread the right needle.

Thread the right needle in the same way that you threaded the left needle using the thread from the spool on the extra spool pin, but do not pass the thread through the guide above the needle before you pass it through the eye of the right needle.

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1 Left needle thread passes through the needle bar

thread guide

2Right needle thread passes in front of the needle bar thread guide

Thread Tension

The tension of the thread will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you

change fabric or thread.

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Memo

We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.

Correct Tension

Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric.

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1Surface of fabric

2 Back of fabric

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4 Lower thread

5 Loops appear on surface of fabric

6 Loops appear on back of fabric

Upper Tension is too Tight

Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.

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Solution

Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number.

Upper Tension is too Loose

Loops appear on the back of the fabric.

3Needle bar thread guide

Note

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Models Equipped with a Needle Threader

You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine.

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Solution

Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number.

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Brother 885-S25/S27 operation manual Thread Tension