Optional Accessories | Brother 885-S61 specification

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Optional Accessories

The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately.

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	No.	Part Name	Part Code
			Americas	Others

	1	Side cutter	SA177	F054
				(XC3879-152)

	2	Quilting guide	SA132	F016N
				(XC2215-052)

	3	Wide table	SA537	WT2
				(XC4541-021)

	4	Stitch guide foot “P”	SA160	F035N
				(XC1969-052)

Memo

	No.	Part Name	Part Code
			Americas	Others

	5	Adjustable zipper/	SA161	F036N
		piping foot		(XC1970-052)

	6	Non stick foot	SA114	F007N
				(XC1949-052)

	7	Open toe foot	SA186	F060
				(XE1094-101)

●To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center.

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Brother 885-S61 operation manual Optional Accessories

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 off the machine Turning on 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large 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 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length2Select a stitch Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Useful Functions Reverse/reinforcement stitch button 7Press OK key Automatically cutting the thread 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 Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing Tips Sewing thick fabrics4Releasebutton.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 Stitch types Selecting StitchingSelecting stitching Understanding the screen Selecting Stitching9Press OK key Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GAttach 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 Basting Basic StitchingBasic stitching Basic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadChanging 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 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 3Cut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a button Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper 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 Quilting Using the optional quilting guideBaste 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 3Select stitch Reinforcement Stitching5Pullpossible.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 Smocking Scallop stitchingDecorative 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 Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Joining3Select stitch 22 , 23 or 4Start sewing 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 2Attach monogramming foot N 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 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 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 Pressselected. and until the desired ratio is Changing the stitch densityChanging the pattern length 5Pressselected. and until the desired density is Mirror imaging the pattern Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panelPress 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 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 + 1Drawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet Designing a PatternDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern 8Select , and then press OK key Entering the pattern data9Repeatpoint. 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 Operation beep Nothing appears in the LCD4Turnagain.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