Contents | Brother 885-S61 guide

Contents
Enclosed Accessories	Cover A
Accessories	Cover A
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions	Cover B
Front view	Cover B
Needle and presser foot section	Cover C
Right-side/rear view	Cover C
Operation buttons	Cover D
Operation panel	Cover E
Optional Accessories	1
Introduction	2
Sewing Machine Features	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	6
GETTING READY	9
Turning the Machine On/Off	10
Power supply precautions	10
Turning on the machine	11
Turning off the machine	11
Understanding the LCD Screens	12
Checking machine operating procedures	13
Changing the Machine Settings	14
Changing the settings	14
Changing the needle stop position	16
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD	16
Changing the screen language	17
Winding/Installing the Bobbin	18
Bobbin precautions	18
Winding the bobbin	18
Installing the bobbin	22
Upper Threading	24
Threading the upper thread	24
Threading the needle	27
Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)	28
Using the twin needle	28
Using thread that winds off quickly	31
Pulling up the bobbin thread	31
Replacing the Needle	33
Needle precautions	33
Needle types and their uses	33
Checking the needle	34
Replacing the needle	35
Replacing the Presser Foot	37
Presser foot precautions	37
Replacing the presser foot	37
Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot	39
Removing the presser foot holder	39
Using the walking foot	40
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces	42
Stitching cylindrical pieces	42
Sewing large pieces of fabric	42

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Brother 885-S61 operation manual Contents

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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 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the Thread TensionSewing Useful Functions 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 Changing the settings Changing the Machine Settings2Presspanel. settings key in the operation 6Press OK key List of stitch or machine attribute Changing the Machine Settings Changing the needle stop position Adjusting the brightness of the LCDArrow keys until is selected 2Press OK key 3Press To select To return to 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 1Threadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread Using the twin needle2Lower the presser foot lever Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle 4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft 3Manually thread the left needle with the upper threadAttach zigzag foot J 0Turn on the sewing machine Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK key APress settings key in the operation panelPress to select EPress OK key Pulling up the bobbin thread Using thread that winds off quickly Getting Ready Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses Replacing the Needle 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 3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Adjusting the pressure of the presser footRemoving the presser foot holder Lower the presser foot lever Attaching the walking foot Using the walking footRemove the presser foot holder 2Turn off the sewing machine 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 Changing the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tight 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 Trial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing thick fabrics Useful Sewing Tips4Releasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance 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 Stitch Blind Hem Stitching3Attach blind hem foot R 4Select a stitch 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 Stretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 3Select a stitch Appliqué stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Quilting 4Attach the optional open toe foot Piecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitching3Select stitch 57 or For a seam allowance on the left side 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 Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching 2Select stitch 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 3Attach zigzag foot J Fagoting4Select stitch 26 or Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Scallop stitching SmockingDecorative Stitching Select stitch 25 , 26 or Shell tuck stitchingFold the fabric along the bias 2Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension Joining Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side3Select stitch 22 , 23 or Heirloom stitching 1Install the wing needle2Attach monogramming foot N 4Start sewing 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 beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 4Sew reinforcement stitches Combining patterns1SelectOK keythe. first pattern, and then press 2Press the + key in the operation panel 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 Changing the pattern length Changing the stitch density5Pressselected. and until the desired density is Pressselected. and until the desired ratio is Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panel Mirror imaging the patternPress To select 5To return to Storing a pattern 7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OK2Press stitch selection key Operation panel 3Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 4Press OK key 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 + Drawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a PatternDesigning a Pattern 1Drawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet 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 Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the shuttle race Maintenance 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 Removing the upper cover Cancelling the operation beep5Press To select To return to Hold the upper cover level Numerics Index Index 146 Page Page Page English 885-S61 XF4637-001