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Brother 885-S61 operation manual 134

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Stitch Type						Pattern						PresserFoot	NeedleTwin	PatternSize	AdjustableStitching Density	AdjustablePattern Length/width	Left/RightFlipping
Stitch Type						Pattern

	1	2	3	4	5		6	7	8	9	10

	11	12	13	14	15		16	17	18	19	20

	21	22	23	24	25		26	27	28	29	30
Character
stitches												N	No	Large	No	No	Yes
stitches	31	32	33	34	35		36	37	38	39	40	N	No	Large	No	No	Yes
(Script font)	31	32	33	34	35		36	37	38	39	40

	41	42	43	44	45		46	47	48	49	50

	51	52	53	54	55

	1	2	3	4	5		6	7	8	9	10

	11	12	13	14	15		16	17	18	19	20

	21	22	23	24	25		26	27	28	29	30
Character												N	No	Large,	No	No	Yes
stitches												N	No	Large,	No	No	Yes
(Outline style)	31	32	33	34	35		36	37	38	39	40			Small
(Outline style)	31	32	33	34	35		36	37	38	39	40

	41	42	43	44	45		46	47	48	49	50

	51	52	53	54	55

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Brother 885-S61 operation manual 134

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Read before use Enclosed Accessories AccessoriesNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewOperation buttons Start/stop buttonOperation panel LCD liquid crystal displayOptional Accessories Sewing Machine Features IntroductionContents Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthSewing Useful Functions127 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/OffTurning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine Understanding the LCD Screens Checking machine operating procedures Understanding the LCD ScreensChanging the Machine Settings Changing the settings2Presspanel. settings key in the operation 6Press OK keyChanging the Machine Settings List of stitch or machine attributeAdjusting the brightness of the LCD Changing the needle stop positionArrow keys until is selected 2Press OK key 3Press To select To return toChanging the screen language Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Winding/Installing the Bobbin4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right DPress start/stop button once EPress start/stop button onceInstalling the bobbin Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter 8Reattach the bobbin cover1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Upper Threading4Lift open the upper cover Shutter 4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks Threading the needle3Lower the presser foot lever Using the twin needle 1Threadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread2Lower the presser foot lever Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle3Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread 4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaftAttach zigzag foot J 0Turn on the sewing machineAPress settings key in the operation panel Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK keyPress to select EPress OK keyUsing thread that winds off quickly Pulling up the bobbin threadGetting Ready Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses Replacing the NeedleIncorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Replacing the needle Getting Ready Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser FootPresser foot holder releases the presser foot Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot 3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standardRemoving the presser foot holder Lower the presser foot leverUsing the walking foot Attaching the walking footRemove the presser foot holder 2Turn off the sewing machineFor details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder Sewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure SewingPositioning the fabric 3Place the fabric under the presser footStarting 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 threadAdjusting the Thread Tension Changing the tension of the upper threadCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tight2Select a stitch Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Useful FunctionsReverse/reinforcement stitch button Automatically cutting the thread 7Press OK key5Check the is selected, and then press OK key Saving stitch settingsPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected 4Press OK key Settings, press so that , and then press OK key Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves4Releasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black Sewing thick fabricsUseful Sewing Tips Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceUseful Sewing Tips Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting stitching Selecting StitchingStitch types 9Press OK key Selecting StitchingUnderstanding the screen Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Overcasting StitchesSewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Remove the presser footPosition the fabric in the side cutter Lower the presser foot lever, and then start AsewingBasic stitching Basic StitchingBasting Changing the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Blind Hem Stitching Stitch3Attach blind hem foot R 4Select a stitchBlind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem foldButtonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole StitchingPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as If the button does not fit in the button guide plate3Attach buttonhole foot a Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Attach button-sewing foot M Button sewing2Attach buttonhole foot a 6Start sewing 3Place the button into button-sewing foot M4Select stitch Attaching a shank to a button 3Cut off any excess threadZipper Insertion Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Inserting a side zipper 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchBTopstitch around the zipper Refer to -4of Inserting a centered zipper Zipper/piping InsertionZipper/piping Insertion Inserting a piping 8Topstitch around the zipperSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape3Select a stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Quilting4Attach the optional open toe foot Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Piecing3Select stitch 57 or For a seam allowance on the left sideBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Using the optional quilting guideQuilting Free-motion quilting Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select aSatin stitching Connect the foot controller8Select stitch Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching 2Select stitch5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Reinforcement Stitching3Select stitch Darning 3Select stitch 52 orMemo Eyelet Stitching Attach monogramming foot NDecorative Stitching Eyelet Stitching/Decorative StitchingFagoting 3Attach zigzag foot J4Select stitch 26 or Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inchDecorative Stitching Scallop stitchingSmocking Shell tuck stitching Select stitch 25 , 26 orFold the fabric along the bias 2Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension3Select stitch 22 , 23 or JoiningUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side 1Install the wing needle Heirloom stitching2Attach monogramming foot N 4Start sewing8Press To select To return to , press ASet .the mirror image pattern setting back to6Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 7Press OK key 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsCombining patterns 4Sew reinforcement stitches1SelectOK keythe. first pattern, and then press 2Press the + key in the operation panelSelect the pattern Press settings key in the operation panelRepeat sewing patterns Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 3Press OK key 1Press settings key in the operation panelChecking the selected pattern Pressselected. and until the desired size is 2Press settings key in the operation panelChanging the pattern size Changing the stitch density Changing the pattern length5Pressselected. and until the desired density is Pressselected. and until the desired ratio isPress To select 5To return to Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panelMirror imaging the pattern 7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OK Storing a pattern2Press stitch selection key Operation panel 3Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 4Press OK keyPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected, and then select 6Checkkey. the contents, and then press OKRealigning the pattern Press or + Check the sewn patternPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected 8Press OK key Designing a Pattern Drawing a sketch of the patternDesigning a Pattern 1Drawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet9Repeatpoint. steps 6 through 8 to specify each Entering the pattern data8Select , and then press OK key Embroidery screen appears Design exampled PointAppendix Stitch Settings Utility stitchesStitch Settings Stitch130 Buttonhole 132 Other stitches Stitch Type Pattern PresserFoot NeedleTwin PatternSize134 Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the shuttle race MaintenanceSurrounding area Align the S and z marksTroubleshooting Troubleshooting138 Tension isBe used LCD Error messages Error Message Probable Cause4Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it on Nothing appears in the LCDOperation beep Cancelling the operation beep Removing the upper cover5Press To select To return to Hold the upper cover levelIndex NumericsIndex 146 Page Page Page English 885-S61 XF4637-001