Sewing Basics | Brother 885-S61 instruction

2SEWING BASICS

The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.

Sewing	46
Adjusting the Thread Tension	54
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length	55
Useful Functions	57
Useful Sewing Tips	62

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Brother 885-S61 operation manual Sewing Basics

Contents

Read before use Accessories Enclosed Accessories Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section Start/stop button Operation buttons LCD liquid crystal display Operation panel Optional Accessories Introduction Sewing Machine Features Contents Useful Functions Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Sewing 127 Important Safety Instructions For a longer service life For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions Turning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Understanding the LCD Screens Understanding the LCD Screens Checking machine operating procedures 6Press OK key Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings 2Presspanel. settings key in the operation List of stitch or machine attribute Changing the Machine Settings 3Press To select To return to Adjusting the brightness of the LCDChanging the needle stop position Arrow keys until is selected 2Press OK key Changing the screen language Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightPlace the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right EPress start/stop button once DPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin 8Reattach the bobbin cover Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter Upper Threading Threading the upper thread1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Upper Threading 4Lift open the upper coverPlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Shutter Threading the needle 3Lower the presser foot lever4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin needle1Threadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread 2Lower the presser foot lever 0Turn on the sewing machine 3Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Attach zigzag foot J EPress OK key APress settings key in the operation panelPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK key Press to select Pulling up the bobbin thread Using thread that winds off quickly Getting Ready Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their uses Checking the needle Correct 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 Lower the presser foot lever Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Removing the presser foot holder 2Turn off the sewing machine Using the walking footAttaching the walking foot Remove the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing Sewing General sewing procedure 3Place the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabric Starting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching Sewing reinforcement stitches Cutting the thread Using the manual thread cutter Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch width2Select a stitch Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Useful Functions Reverse/reinforcement stitch button 7Press OK key Automatically cutting the thread Saving stitch settings Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 4Press OK key5Check the is selected, and then press OK key Settings, press so that , and then press OK key Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing direction Sewing thick fabrics Useful Sewing Tips4Releasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black Sewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Useful Sewing Tips Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting Stitching Stitch typesSelecting stitching Selecting Stitching Understanding the screen9Press OK key Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesAttach overcasting foot G Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Remove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Lower the presser foot lever, and then start Asewing Position the fabric in the side cutter Basic Stitching BastingBasic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingChanging the needle position 4Select a stitch Blind Hem StitchingStitch 3Attach blind hem foot R If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Blind Hem Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing If the button does not fit in the button guide plate 3Attach buttonhole foot aPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing 2Attach buttonhole foot aAttach button-sewing foot M 3Place the button into button-sewing foot M 4Select stitch6Start sewing 3Cut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a button Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitch BTopstitch around the zipper Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping InsertionRefer to -4of Inserting a centered zipper 8Topstitch around the zipper Inserting a piping Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attaching 3Select a stitch Quilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 4Attach the optional open toe foot For a seam allowance on the left side Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing 3Select stitch 57 or Using the optional quilting guide QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Free-motion quilting Connect the foot controller Satin stitching 8Select stitch 2Select stitch Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching Reinforcement Stitching 3Select stitch5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 3Select stitch 52 or Darning Memo Attach monogramming foot N Eyelet Stitching Eyelet Stitching/Decorative Stitching Decorative Stitching Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J 4Select stitch 26 or Scallop stitching SmockingDecorative Stitching Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 25 , 26 or Fold the fabric along the bias 2Attach zigzag foot J Joining Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side3Select stitch 22 , 23 or 4Start sewing 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 2Attach monogramming foot N ASet .the mirror image pattern setting back to 6Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 7Press OK key8Press To select To return to , press 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing patterns 2Press the + key in the operation panel Combining patterns4Sew reinforcement stitches 1SelectOK keythe. first pattern, and then press Press settings key in the operation panel Repeat sewing patternsSelect the pattern 1Press settings key in the operation panel Checking the selected patternPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected 3Press OK key 2Press settings key in the operation panel Changing the pattern sizePressselected. and until the desired size is Pressselected. and until the desired ratio is Changing the stitch densityChanging the pattern length 5Pressselected. and until the desired density is Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panel Mirror imaging the patternPress To select 5To return to 3Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 4Press OK key 7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OKStoring a pattern 2Press stitch selection key Operation panel 6Checkkey. the contents, and then press OK Realigning the patternPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected, and then select Check the sewn pattern Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 8Press OK keyPress or + 1Drawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet Designing a PatternDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern Entering the pattern data 8Select , and then press OK key9Repeatpoint. steps 6 through 8 to specify each Embroidery screen appears Point Design exampled Appendix Utility stitches Stitch Settings Stitch Stitch Settings 130 Buttonhole 132 Stitch Type Pattern PresserFoot NeedleTwin PatternSize Other stitches 134 Maintenance MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttle race Align the S and z marks Surrounding area Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tension is 138 Be used LCD Error Message Probable Cause Error messages Nothing appears in the LCD Operation beep4Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it on Hold the upper cover level Cancelling the operation beepRemoving the upper cover 5Press To select To return to Numerics Index Index 146 Page Page Page English 885-S61 XF4637-001