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Brother 885-U22, 285C operation manual Upper Threading, Threading the upper thread

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GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

Upper Threading

In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described.

CAUTION

●When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break.

Memo

zThe order that the machine should be threaded is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

Threading the upper thread

Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine.

aTurn on the sewing machine.

bRaise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.

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aPresser foot lever

Note

zIf the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded.

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Brother 885-U22, 285C operation manual Upper Threading, Threading the upper thread

Contents

Read before use Page Important Safety Instructions For a longer service life For repair or adjustmentFor Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Sewing Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Useful Functions111 100107 112Sewing Machine Features IntroductionAccessories Included accessoriesAttaching the stitch pattern plate Side cutter Optional accessories16.*1 Quilting guideNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewOperation buttons Start/Stop buttonStitch mode keys i-l Operation panelPage Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/OffTurning on the machine Turning off the machineAMake sure that the machine is not sewing Understanding the LCD Screens BPresspanel. Settings key in the operation Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings EPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearList of stitch or machine attributes Attribute Icon Details ReferenceAdjusting the brightness of the LCD CPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearChanging the screen language Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Thread is cut to a suitable length Installing the bobbin Remove the bobbin from the shaftThen, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter HReattach the bobbin coverUpper Threading Threading the upper threadUpper Threading DOpen the top coverNeedle bar thread guide Threading the needle CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footNeedle threader lever BLower the presser foot lever Using the twin needleAThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread BThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needleDInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Attach zigzag foot JJTurn on the sewing machine KSelect a stitch When changing the sewing directionLPress Needle mode selection key MStart sewingPulling up the bobbin thread Insert the bobbin into the bobbin caseNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleThis section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle types and their uses FabricsMachine starts sewing Checking the needleReplacing the needle Correct needleDLower the presser foot lever Replacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot presses down on the fabricPresser foot holder releases the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder Adjusting the pressure of the presser footWhen you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Lower the presser foot leverARemove the presser foot holder Using the walking footAttaching the walking foot BTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot leverEAttach the presser foot holder Sewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces Pull the flat bed attachment off to the leftCInstall the wide table Getting Ready Automatically cutting the thread Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthSaving stitch settings Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser footGeneral sewing procedure SewingPositioning the fabric CPlace the fabric under the presser footStarting to sew Using the operation buttonsUsing the foot controller BPress Start/Stop button onceMachine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching Cutting the thread Sewing reinforcement stitchesBRaise the presser foot lever Using the manual thread cutter Correct thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Upper thread is too tightBSelect a stitch Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Wider, press Stitch width keyAdjusting the stitch length BPress Needle stop position key Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position ATurn on the sewing machineOnce Automatically cutting the thread CPress Automatic thread cutting keySaving stitch settings Hands-free raising Lowering of the presser foot Be damagedChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing stretch fabrics Sewing thick fabricsSewing thin fabrics DReleasebutton.the presser foot locking pin blackSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceAligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing hook-and-loop fastener Appliqué, Patchwork Sewing overcasting stitchesSewing Stretch Fabrics 101Selecting Stitching Selecting stitch typesPatterns Satin stitches No.32-47 † Decorative stitchesDecorative stitches No.01-31 Cross-stitches No.48-52Selecting stitching With direct selectionWith number selection Decorative stitchesCharacter stitches To select a different stitch Memo Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesAttach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Remove the presser footJPosition the fabric in the side cutter Lower the presser foot lever, and then start KsewingCStart sewing Basic StitchingBasting AAttach zigzag foot JCSelect a stitch When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching Changing the needle positionCAttach blind hem foot R Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching DSelect a stitchIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate CAttach buttonhole foot aFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as HPress Thread Cutter button once Raise the presser foot, and then remove the fabricSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics DSelect stitch Button sewingAttach button-sewing foot M Place the button into button-sewing foot MAttaching a shank to a button CCut off any excess threadZipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper can be sewn in place FSelect stitch Inserting a side zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchLTopstitch around the zipper Needle may bend or breakGSelect stitch Does not touch the zipper, otherwiseZipper Insertion Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper and piping can be sewn in placeHTopstitch around the zipper Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustableInserting a piping CSew along the pipingElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching CSew the fabric without stretching itBAttach zigzag foot J Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 100Stitch Appliqué stitching ESelect a stitch102 Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing CSelect stitchQuilting Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking footFree-motion quilting 104Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller AConnect the foot controllerDPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until FPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear 106EPress. or Stitch width keys to select Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching 108 EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDarning CSelect stitch 58 or110 Eyelet Stitching Eyelet stitchAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching 112ESet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch FagotingCAttach zigzag foot J DSelect stitch 32 or GAfter sewing is finished, remove the paperScallop stitching Smocking114 Shell tuck stitching ESelect stitch 31 , 32 orJoining Heirloom stitching116 DStart sewing FPress or Stitch length keys until is displayedGPress. or Stitch width keys to select HPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear118 DSew along the center of the unfrayed sectionSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns Select the first pattern Combining patterns120 Select the next patternRepeat sewing patterns Checking the selected pattern122 DPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearChanging the pattern size CPress or Stitch length keys until is displayedChanging the stitch density Repeat steps a through eBpanel EPress OK key or Cancel/clear key Changing the pattern length124 Press or Stitch length keys until is displayed Select a stitch Presspanel. Settings key in the operationMirror imaging the pattern DPress. or Stitch width keys to selectSaving patterns Retrieving a pattern126 Realigning the pattern BSelectDCheck the sewn pattern 128 GPress or Stitch width keysDesigning a Pattern Drawing a sketch of the patternADrawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet Entering the pattern data 130BTurn on the sewing machine CSelect No of , selected with GSelect , and then press OK key To delete a pointExamples of designs 132Point 147 138145 148Stitch Settings Utility stitches134 Stitch Settings 136 Reinforcement Other stitches 138Stitches Utility Character 140Gothic font Stitches Script fontStitches Outline Style Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Restrictions on oilingHInstall the needle plate cover Installposition.the flat bed attachment in its originalRemove the bobbin case Upper thread tightened up TroubleshootingFrequent troubleshooting topics 144Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric Cause Incorrect upper threading146 Symptoms Incorrect thread tensionIf threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them Machine.4 150 Checking machine operationsTurn on the machine Select stitch When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat GCorrectly thread the machineHPerform trial sewing with normal fabric 152 EWind the bobbin againList of symptoms Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference154 Skipped 156 LCDBelow the bobbin winder seat Thread properly Error messages 158F01~F09 Operation beep Cancelling the operation beepNothing appears in the LCD CPressdisplayed.or Stitch length keys until isEPress Cancel/clear key or OK key 160Index Numerics162 LCDIndex Page Page English 885-U22 XE0403-3013