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Brother 885-S61 operation manual Sewing Basics

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Brother 885-S61 operation manual Sewing Basics

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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 on the machine Turning off 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 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 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 coverUpper 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 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 NeedleChecking the needle Correct 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 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical 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 and Length Adjusting the stitch width2Select a stitch Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Useful FunctionsReverse/reinforcement stitch button Automatically cutting the thread 7Press OK keySaving 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 Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Useful Sewing Tips4Releasebutton.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 Selecting Stitching Stitch typesSelecting stitching Selecting Stitching Understanding the screen9Press OK key Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesAttach 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 AsewingBasic Stitching BastingBasic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingChanging 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 StitchingIf 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 Attaching a shank to a button 3Cut off any excess threadZipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper 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 sideUsing the optional quilting guide QuiltingBaste 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 stitchReinforcement Stitching 3Select stitch5Pullpossible.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 inchScallop stitching SmockingDecorative 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 tensionJoining Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side3Select stitch 22 , 23 or 1Install the wing needle Heirloom stitching2Attach monogramming foot N 4Start sewingASet .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 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 panelPress 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 Changing the stitch density Changing the pattern length5Pressselected. and until the desired density is Pressselected. and until the desired ratio isSelect a stitch Press settings key in the operation panel Mirror imaging the patternPress 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 key6Checkkey. 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 + Designing a Pattern Drawing a sketch of the patternDesigning a Pattern 1Drawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheetEntering the pattern data 8Select , and then press OK key9Repeatpoint. 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 CauseNothing appears in the LCD Operation beep4Turnagain.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