Sewing, Adjusting the Thread Tension | Brother 885-S61 manual

SEWING BASICS	45
Sewing	46
General sewing procedure	47
Positioning the fabric	48
Starting to sew	49
Securing the stitching	51
Cutting the thread	53
Adjusting the Thread Tension	54
Changing the tension of the upper thread	54
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length	55
Adjusting the stitch width	55
Adjusting the stitch length	56
Useful Functions	57
Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches	57
Automatically cutting the thread	59
Saving stitch settings	60
Useful Sewing Tips	62
Trial sewing	62
Changing the sewing direction	62
Sewing curves	62
Sewing thick fabrics	63
Sewing thin fabrics	64
Sewing stretch fabrics	64
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics	64
Sewing an even seam allowance	64
UTILITY STITCHES	67
Selecting Stitching	68
Stitch types	68
Selecting stitching	68
Overcasting Stitches	70
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”	70
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”	71
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter	72
Basic Stitching	74
Basting	74
Basic stitching	74
Blind Hem Stitching	76
Buttonhole Stitching	78
Buttonhole sewing	79
Button sewing	82
Zipper Insertion	85
Inserting a centered zipper	85
Inserting a side zipper	86
Zipper/piping Insertion	89
Inserting a centered zipper	89
Inserting a piping	90
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape	91
Stretch stitching	91
Elastic attaching	91
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching	93
Appliqué stitching	93
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching	95
Piecing	95
Quilting	96
Free-motion quilting	97
Satin stitching	98

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Brother 885-S61 Sewing, Adjusting the Thread Tension, Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length, Useful Functions

Contents

Read before use Enclosed Accessories Accessories Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front view Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Operation buttons Start/stop button Operation panel LCD liquid crystal display Optional Accessories Sewing Machine Features Introduction Contents Sewing Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Useful Functions 127 Important Safety Instructions For a longer service life For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/Off Turning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Understanding the LCD Screens Checking machine operating procedures Understanding the LCD Screens 2Presspanel. settings key in the operation Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings 6Press OK key Changing the Machine Settings List of stitch or machine attribute Arrow keys until is selected 2Press OK key Adjusting the brightness of the LCDChanging the needle stop position 3Press To select To return to Changing the screen language Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Winding/Installing the BobbinPlace the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right DPress start/stop button once EPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter 8Reattach the bobbin cover Threading the upper thread Upper Threading1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever 4Lift open the upper cover Upper ThreadingPlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Shutter 3Lower the presser foot lever Threading the needle4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks 2Lower the presser foot lever Using the twin needle1Threadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Attach zigzag foot J 3Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft 0Turn on the sewing machine Press to select APress settings key in the operation panelPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK key EPress OK key Using thread that winds off quickly Pulling up the bobbin thread Getting Ready Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Replacing the Needle Correct needle Checking the needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Getting Ready Replacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Lower the presser foot lever Remove the presser foot holder Using the walking footAttaching the walking foot 2Turn off the sewing machine For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Sewing Positioning the fabric 3Place the fabric under the presser foot Starting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching Sewing reinforcement stitches Using the manual thread cutter Cutting the thread Correct thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length2Select a stitch Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Useful Functions Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Automatically cutting the thread 7Press OK key Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 4Press OK key Saving stitch settings5Check the is selected, and then press OK key Settings, press so that , and then press OK key Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curves Useful Sewing Tips Sewing thick fabrics4Releasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Useful Sewing Tips Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Stitch types Selecting StitchingSelecting stitching Understanding the screen Selecting Stitching9Press OK key Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GAttach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Remove the presser foot Position the fabric in the side cutter Lower the presser foot lever, and then start Asewing Basting Basic StitchingBasic stitching Basic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadChanging the needle position 3Attach blind hem foot R Blind Hem StitchingStitch 4Select a stitch Blind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole Stitching 3Attach buttonhole foot a If the button does not fit in the button guide platePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics 2Attach buttonhole foot a Button sewingAttach button-sewing foot M 4Select stitch 3Place the button into button-sewing foot M6Start sewing Attaching a shank to a button 3Cut off any excess thread Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch BTopstitch around the zipper Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping InsertionRefer to -4of Inserting a centered zipper Inserting a piping 8Topstitch around the zipper Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 3Select a stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching Quilting 4Attach the optional open toe foot 3Select stitch 57 or Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing For a seam allowance on the left side Quilting Using the optional quilting guideBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Free-motion quilting Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Satin stitching Connect the foot controller 8Select stitch Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching 2Select stitch 3Select stitch Reinforcement Stitching5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Darning 3Select stitch 52 or Memo Eyelet Stitching Attach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching Eyelet Stitching/Decorative Stitching 4Select stitch 26 or Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Smocking Scallop stitchingDecorative Stitching Fold the fabric along the bias 2Attach zigzag foot J Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 25 , 26 or Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Joining3Select stitch 22 , 23 or 2Attach monogramming foot N 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 4Start sewing 6Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 7Press OK key ASet .the mirror image pattern setting back to8Press To select To return to , press 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 1SelectOK keythe. first pattern, and then press Combining patterns4Sew reinforcement stitches 2Press the + key in the operation panel Repeat sewing patterns Press settings key in the operation panelSelect the pattern Checking the selected pattern 1Press settings key in the operation panelPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected 3Press OK key Changing the pattern size 2Press settings key in the operation panelPressselected. and until the desired size is 5Pressselected. and until the desired density is Changing the stitch densityChanging the pattern length Pressselected. and until the desired ratio is Mirror imaging the pattern Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panelPress To select 5To return to 2Press stitch selection key Operation panel 7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OKStoring a pattern 3Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 4Press OK key Realigning the pattern 6Checkkey. the contents, and then press OKPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected, and then select Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 8Press OK key Check the sewn patternPress or + Designing a Pattern Designing a PatternDrawing a sketch of the pattern 1Drawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet 8Select , and then press OK key Entering the pattern data9Repeatpoint. steps 6 through 8 to specify each Embroidery screen appears Design exampled Point Appendix Stitch Settings Utility stitches Stitch Settings Stitch 130 Buttonhole 132 Other stitches Stitch Type Pattern PresserFoot NeedleTwin PatternSize 134 Cleaning the shuttle race MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Maintenance Surrounding area Align the S and z marks Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 138 Tension is Be used LCD Error messages Error Message Probable Cause Operation beep Nothing appears in the LCD4Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it on 5Press To select To return to Cancelling the operation beepRemoving the upper cover Hold the upper cover level Index Numerics Index 146 Page Page Page English 885-S61 XF4637-001