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Brother 885-S61 operation manual Sewing

Models: 885-S61

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SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————

Sewing

Basic sewing operations are described below.

Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.

CAUTION

●While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel, otherwise injuries may occur.

●Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break.

●Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

●Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend.

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Contents

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 off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off 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 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 onceInstalling the bobbin Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter 8Reattach the bobbin coverThreading 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 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 NeedleCorrect needle Checking the needleIncorrect 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 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 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 tightAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length2Select a stitch Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Useful FunctionsReverse/reinforcement stitch button Automatically cutting the thread 7Press OK keyPress , , 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 Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesUseful Sewing Tips Sewing thick fabrics4Releasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceUseful 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 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 AsewingBasting Basic StitchingBasic stitching Basic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadChanging the needle position 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 Stitching3Attach 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 threadInserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchBTopstitch around the zipper Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping InsertionRefer to -4of Inserting a centered zipper 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 sideQuilting 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 aSatin stitching Connect the foot controller8Select stitch Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching 2Select stitch3Select stitch Reinforcement Stitching5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 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 inchSmocking Scallop stitchingDecorative Stitching 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 tensionUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Joining3Select stitch 22 , 23 or 1Install the wing needle Heirloom stitching2Attach monogramming foot N 4Start sewing6Press , , 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 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 panelRepeat 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 Changing the stitch density Changing the pattern length5Pressselected. and until the desired density is Pressselected. and until the desired ratio isMirror imaging the pattern Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panelPress To select 5To return to 7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OK Storing a pattern2Press stitch selection key Operation panel 3Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 4Press OK keyRealigning 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 Drawing a sketch of the patternDesigning a Pattern 1Drawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet8Select , and then press OK key Entering the pattern data9Repeatpoint. steps 6 through 8 to specify each 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 CauseOperation beep Nothing appears in the LCD4Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it on 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