Inserting a piping, 8Topstitch around the zipper | Brother 885-S61

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7Securelyscrewdriver.tighten the positioning screw with a

1Positioning screw

8Topstitch around the zipper.

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4

1Stitching

2Right side of fabric

3 Basting stitching

4 End of zipper opening

CAUTION

●When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

9Remove the basting stitching.

Inserting a piping

1Place the piping between two fabrics inside out, as shown below.

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1Fabric

2 Piping

3 Fabric

2Refer to the steps of attaching the optional adjustable zipper/piping foot on the previous page.

3Sew along the piping.

4After sewing, turn them over.

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Brother 885-S61 operation manual Inserting a piping, 8Topstitch around the zipper

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 Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthSewing 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 on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Understanding the LCD Screens Checking machine operating procedures Understanding the LCD Screens Changing the Machine Settings Changing the settings2Presspanel. settings key in the operation 6Press OK key Changing the Machine Settings List of stitch or machine attribute Adjusting the brightness of the LCD Changing the needle stop positionArrow 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 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 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 Using the twin needle 1Threadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread2Lower the presser foot lever Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle 3Manually 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 machine APress settings key in the operation panel Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK keyPress to select EPress OK key Using thread that winds off quickly Pulling up the bobbin thread Getting Ready Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses Replacing the Needle Checking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Getting Ready Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser Foot Presser 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 lever Using the walking foot Attaching 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 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 Adjusting the Thread Tension Changing the tension of the upper threadCorrect 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 Automatically cutting the thread 7Press OK key 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 Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing 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 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 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 BastingBasic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingChanging the needle position Blind Hem Stitching Stitch3Attach blind hem foot R 4Select a stitch Blind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole Stitching 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 Attaching a shank to a button 3Cut off any excess thread Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch BTopstitch around the zipper Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping InsertionRefer to -4of Inserting a centered zipper Inserting a piping 8Topstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 3Select a stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Quilting 4Attach the optional open toe foot Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Piecing3Select 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 Free-motion quilting Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Satin stitching Connect the foot controller 8Select stitch Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching 2Select stitch Reinforcement Stitching 3Select stitch5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Darning 3Select stitch 52 or Memo Eyelet Stitching Attach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching Eyelet Stitching/Decorative Stitching Fagoting 3Attach zigzag foot J4Select stitch 26 or Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Scallop 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 tension Joining 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 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 the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Combining patterns 4Sew reinforcement stitches1SelectOK 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 stitch density Changing the pattern length5Pressselected. 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 7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OK Storing a pattern2Press 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 + Designing a Pattern Drawing a sketch of the 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 Design exampled Point Appendix Stitch Settings Utility stitches Stitch Settings Stitch 130 Buttonhole 132 Other stitches Stitch Type Pattern PresserFoot NeedleTwin PatternSize 134 Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the shuttle race Maintenance Surrounding area Align the S and z marks Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 138 Tension is Be used LCD Error messages Error Message Probable Cause Nothing 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 level Index Numerics Index 146 Page Page Page English 885-S61 XF4637-001