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Brother 285C Sewing overcasting stitches, Sewing Stretch Fabrics, Appliqué, Patchwork, 101, 102

Models: 885-U22 285C

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3 UTILITY STITCHES

The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter.

Selecting Stitching	70
Selecting stitch types and patterns	70
Selecting stitching	72
Overcasting Stitches	76
Sewing overcasting stitches
using overcasting foot “G”	76
Sewing overcasting stitches
using zigzag foot “J”	77
Sewing overcasting stitches
using the optional side cutter	78
Basic Stitching	80
Basting	80
Basic stitching	81
Blind Hem Stitching	82
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing....	84
Buttonhole sewing	85
Button sewing	89
Zipper Insertion	91
Inserting a centered zipper	91
Inserting a side zipper	93
Zipper/piping Insertion	96
Inserting a centered zipper	96
Inserting a piping	97
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
and Elastic Tape	98
Stretch stitching	98
Elastic attaching	98
Appliqué, Patchwork
and Quilt Stitching	100
Appliqué stitching	101
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching	102
Piecing	102
Quilting	103
Free-motion quilting	104
Satin stitching using the sewing
speed controller	105

Reinforcement Stitching	107
Triple stretch stitching	107
Bar tack stitching	107
Darning	109
Eyelet Stitching	111
Decorative Stitching	112
Fagoting	113
Scallop stitching	114
Smocking	114
Shell tuck stitching	115
Joining	116
Heirloom stitching	116
Sewing the Various Built-In
Decorative Patterns	119
Sewing beautiful patterns	119
Sewing patterns	119
Combining patterns	120
Repeat sewing patterns	121
Checking the selected pattern	121
Changing the pattern size	122
Changing the stitch density	123
Changing the pattern length	124
Mirror imaging the pattern	125
Retrieving a pattern	126
Realigning the pattern	127
Designing a Pattern	129
Drawing a sketch of the pattern ...	129
Entering the pattern data	130
Examples of designs	132

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Brother 285C Sewing overcasting stitches, Sewing Stretch Fabrics, Appliqué, Patchwork, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 116, 124

Contents

Read before use Page Important Safety Instructions For repair or adjustment For a longer service lifeFor Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Useful Functions Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Sewing112 100107 111Introduction Sewing Machine FeaturesAttaching the stitch pattern plate AccessoriesIncluded accessories Quilting guide Optional accessories16.*1 Side cutterFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionStart/Stop button Operation buttonsOperation panel Stitch mode keys i-lPage Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsAMake sure that the machine is not sewing Turning on the machineTurning off the machine Understanding the LCD Screens EPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings BPresspanel. Settings key in the operationAttribute Icon Details Reference List of stitch or machine attributesChanging the screen language Adjusting the brightness of the LCDCPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the Bobbin Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Thread is cut to a suitable length Remove the bobbin from the shaft Installing the bobbinHReattach the bobbin cover Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutterThreading the upper thread Upper ThreadingDOpen the top cover Upper ThreadingNeedle bar thread guide CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Threading the needleNeedle threader lever BThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin needleAThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread BLower the presser foot leverJTurn on the sewing machine DInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaftAttach zigzag foot J MStart sewing When changing the sewing directionLPress Needle mode selection key KSelect a stitchInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case Pulling up the bobbin threadThis section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Fabrics Needle types and their usesCorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Machine starts sewingDLower the presser foot lever Presser foot presses down on the fabric Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footPresser foot holder releases the presser foot Lower the presser foot lever Adjusting the pressure of the presser footWhen you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Removing the presser foot holderBTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever Using the walking footAttaching the walking foot ARemove the presser foot holderEAttach the presser foot holder Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing large pieces of fabricCInstall the wide table Getting Ready Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthSaving stitch settings Automatically cutting the threadSewing General sewing procedureCPlace the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricBPress Start/Stop button once Using the operation buttonsUsing the foot controller Starting to sewMachine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching BRaise the presser foot lever Cutting the threadSewing reinforcement stitches Using the manual thread cutter Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tensionWider, press Stitch width key Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width BSelect a stitchAdjusting the stitch length ATurn on the sewing machine Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position BPress Needle stop position keyOnce CPress Automatic thread cutting key Automatically cutting the threadSaving stitch settings Be damaged Hands-free raising Lowering of the presser footSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionDReleasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black Sewing thick fabricsSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsAligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing leathers or vinyl fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Sewing hook-and-loop fastener 101 Sewing overcasting stitchesSewing Stretch Fabrics Appliqué, PatchworkPatterns Selecting StitchingSelecting stitch types Cross-stitches No.48-52 † Decorative stitchesDecorative stitches No.01-31 Satin stitches No.32-47With direct selection Selecting stitchingCharacter stitches With number selectionDecorative stitches To select a different stitch Memo Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Remove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterLower the presser foot lever, and then start Ksewing JPosition the fabric in the side cutterAAttach zigzag foot J Basic StitchingBasting CStart sewingChanging the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching CSelect a stitchDSelect a stitch Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching CAttach blind hem foot RIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewingFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as If the button does not fit in the button guide plateCAttach buttonhole foot a Raise the presser foot, and then remove the fabric HPress Thread Cutter button onceSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Place the button into button-sewing foot M Button sewingAttach button-sewing foot M DSelect stitchCCut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a buttonZipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper FSelect stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipperDoes not touch the zipper, otherwise Needle may bend or breakGSelect stitch LTopstitch around the zipperZipper Insertion Zipper and piping can be sewn in place Zipper/piping InsertionCSew along the piping Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustableInserting a piping HTopstitch around the zipperCSew the fabric without stretching it Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attachingBAttach zigzag foot J Stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching100 ESelect a stitch Appliqué stitchingCSelect stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing 102Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Quilting104 Free-motion quiltingDPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerAConnect the foot controller EPress. or Stitch width keys to select FPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear106 Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 108CSelect stitch 58 or Darning110 Attach monogramming foot N Eyelet StitchingEyelet stitch 112 Decorative StitchingGAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper FagotingCAttach zigzag foot J DSelect stitch 32 or ESet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch114 Scallop stitchingSmocking ESelect stitch 31 , 32 or Shell tuck stitching116 JoiningHeirloom stitching FPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed DStart sewingDSew along the center of the unfrayed section HPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear118 GPress. or Stitch width keys to selectSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Select the next pattern Combining patterns120 Select the first patternChecking the selected pattern Repeat sewing patternsCPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed DPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearChanging the pattern size 122Bpanel Changing the stitch densityRepeat steps a through e 124 EPress OK key or Cancel/clear keyChanging the pattern length DPress. or Stitch width keys to select Select a stitch Presspanel. Settings key in the operationMirror imaging the pattern Press or Stitch length keys until is displayed126 Saving patternsRetrieving a pattern DCheck the sewn pattern Realigning the patternBSelect GPress or Stitch width keys 128ADrawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet Designing a PatternDrawing a sketch of the pattern BTurn on the sewing machine CSelect No of , selected with Entering the pattern data130 To delete a point GSelect , and then press OK keyPoint Examples of designs132 148 138145 147134 Stitch SettingsUtility stitches Stitch Settings 136 Reinforcement Stitches Other stitches138 Utility Stitches Script font 140Gothic font CharacterStitches Outline Style Restrictions on oiling Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceRemove the bobbin case HInstall the needle plate coverInstallposition.the flat bed attachment in its original 144 TroubleshootingFrequent troubleshooting topics Upper thread tightened upCause Incorrect upper threading Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric146 Incorrect thread tension SymptomsIf threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them Machine.4 Turn on the machine Select stitch 150Checking machine operations HPerform trial sewing with normal fabric When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seatGCorrectly thread the machine EWind the bobbin again 152Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference List of symptoms154 Skipped LCD 156Below the bobbin winder seat Thread properly F01~F09 Error messages158 CPressdisplayed.or Stitch length keys until is Cancelling the operation beepNothing appears in the LCD Operation beep160 EPress Cancel/clear key or OK keyNumerics IndexLCD 162Index Page Page English 885-U22 XE0403-3013