Adjusting the stitch length | Brother 885-S61 specification

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Adjusting the stitch length

The stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys.

1Turn on the sewing machine.

XThe LCD comes on.

2Select a stitch.

XA screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears.

•For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68).

•Immediately after the stitch is selected, the standard settings (highlighted) appear.

3To make the stitch length shorter, press (–). To make the stitch length longer, press (+).

X The stitch length is changed.

–+

Memo

●To reset the stitch length to its standard setting, select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value.

●The settings can be saved so that they will always be specified each time the utility stitch is selected. For details, refer to “Saving stitch settings” (page 60).

CAUTION

●If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking.

•If the setting is changed, the highlighted value is erased.

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Brother 885-S61 operation manual Adjusting the stitch length

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 the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine 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 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 once Installing the bobbin Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter 8Reattach the bobbin cover 1Turn 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 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 Incorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect 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 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 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 2Select a stitch Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Useful Functions Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Automatically cutting the thread 7Press OK key 5Check 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 Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curves 4Releasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black Sewing thick fabricsUseful Sewing Tips Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Useful 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 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 Basic stitching Basic StitchingBasting Changing the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching 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 Pullpossible.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 thread Zipper Insertion Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Inserting a side zipper 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch BTopstitch around the zipper Refer to -4of Inserting a centered zipper Zipper/piping InsertionZipper/piping Insertion 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 Baste 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 a Satin stitching Connect the foot controller 8Select stitch Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching 2Select stitch 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Reinforcement Stitching3Select stitch 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 Decorative Stitching Scallop stitchingSmocking 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 3Select stitch 22 , 23 or JoiningUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side 2Attach monogramming foot N 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 4Start sewing 8Press 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 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 Select 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 5Pressselected. and until the desired density is Changing the stitch densityChanging the pattern length Pressselected. and until the desired ratio is Press To select 5To return to Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panelMirror imaging the pattern 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 Press , , 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 Designing a PatternDrawing a sketch of the pattern 1Drawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet 9Repeatpoint. steps 6 through 8 to specify each Entering the pattern data8Select , and then press OK key 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 4Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it on Nothing appears in the LCDOperation beep 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