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bPress the numeric key (0 through 9) for the pocket where the pattern is saved.

XThe saved contents of the pocket for the selected number are retrieved.

If nothing was saved in the selected pocket, a beep is sounded, and the screen displayed before the numeric key was pressed appears again.

To select a different pocket, use the numeric keys to type in the number of a different pocket.

Memo

zAfter a decorative stitch or character stitch

pattern is retrieved, press (Decorative

stitch key) or (Character stitch key) to combine additional patterns with it or edit it.

Realigning the pattern

The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If this occurs, adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project.

aAttach monogramming foot “N”.

For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).

bSelect

(No. 31 of

, selected with

).

 

 

Press (Decorative stitch key), and then use the numeric keys to type in “31”.

XThe pattern alignment stitch is selected.

cStart sewing.

XThe pattern for making the adjustment is sewn.

XThe sewing machine stops after it has finished sewing the pattern.

dCheck the sewn pattern.

If the part of the pattern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly, the pattern is correctly aligned.

3

If the pattern is not sewn correctly, follow the steps below to adjust the sewing.

ePresspanel. (Settings key) in the operation

XThe settings screen appears.

fPress or (Stitch length keys) until is displayed.

XThe screen for adjusting the pattern appears.

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Brother 285C, 885-U22 operation manual Realigning the pattern, BSelect, DCheck the sewn pattern

885-U22, 285C specifications

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