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Brother 885-S61 operation manual 3Select a stitch

Models: 885-S61

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3Select a stitch.

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68).

4Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric.

While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand.

CAUTION

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

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Brother 885-S61 operation manual 3Select a stitch

Contents

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 Sewing Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length 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 the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine Understanding the LCD Screens Checking machine operating procedures Understanding the LCD Screens2Presspanel. settings key in the operation Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings 6Press OK keyChanging the Machine Settings List of stitch or machine attributeArrow keys until is selected 2Press OK key Adjusting the brightness of the LCDChanging the needle stop position 3Press To select To return toChanging 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 onceInstalling the bobbin Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter 8Reattach the bobbin cover1Turn 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 needleAttach 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 machinePress to select APress settings key in the operation panelPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK key EPress OK keyUsing thread that winds off quickly Pulling up the bobbin threadGetting Ready Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Replacing the NeedleIncorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Replacing the needle Getting Ready Replacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the Presser FootPresser 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 leverRemove the presser foot holder Using the walking footAttaching the walking foot 2Turn off the sewing machineFor 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 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 threadCorrect thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Upper thread is too tight2Select a stitch Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Useful FunctionsReverse/reinforcement stitch button Automatically cutting the thread 7Press OK key5Check 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 curves4Releasebutton.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 allowanceUseful 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 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 Basic StitchingBasting Changing the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching 3Attach blind hem foot R Blind Hem StitchingStitch 4Select a stitchBlind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem foldButtonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole StitchingPullpossible.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 threadZipper Insertion Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Inserting a side zipper 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchBTopstitch around the zipper Refer to -4of Inserting a centered zipper Zipper/piping InsertionZipper/piping Insertion Inserting a piping 8Topstitch around the zipperElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape3Select a stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching Quilting4Attach the optional open toe foot 3Select stitch 57 or Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing For a seam allowance on the left sideBaste 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 aSatin stitching Connect the foot controller8Select stitch Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching 2Select stitch5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Reinforcement Stitching3Select stitch Darning 3Select stitch 52 orMemo Eyelet Stitching Attach monogramming foot NDecorative Stitching Eyelet Stitching/Decorative Stitching4Select stitch 26 or Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inchDecorative 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 tension3Select 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 sewing8Press 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 Patterns1SelectOK keythe. first pattern, and then press Combining patterns4Sew reinforcement stitches 2Press the + key in the operation panelSelect 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 isPress 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 keyPress , , 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 sheet9Repeatpoint. steps 6 through 8 to specify each Entering the pattern data8Select , and then press OK key Embroidery screen appears Design exampled PointAppendix Stitch Settings Utility stitchesStitch Settings Stitch130 Buttonhole 132 Other stitches Stitch Type Pattern PresserFoot NeedleTwin PatternSize134 Cleaning the shuttle race MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface MaintenanceSurrounding area Align the S and z marksTroubleshooting Troubleshooting138 Tension isBe used LCD Error messages Error Message Probable Cause4Turnagain.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 levelIndex NumericsIndex 146 Page Page Page English 885-S61 XF4637-001