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Sewing

Basic sewing operations are described below.

Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.

CAUTION

zWhile the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur.

zDo not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break.

zNever use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

zMake sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend.

General sewing procedure

Follow the basic procedures below to sew.

 

 

Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you

1

Attach the presser foot.

wish to sew. Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the

presser foot.

 

 

For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser

 

 

foot" (page 43).

 

 

 

 

 

2

Turn on the machine.

Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine,

refer to "Turning on the machine" (page 17).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Select the stitch.

Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn.

For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot. Be sure that the fabric

4

Position the fabric.

pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of

the fabric are aligned correctly. For details on positioning the fabric,

 

 

 

 

refer to "Positioning the fabric" (page 50).

 

 

 

 

 

5

Start sewing.

Start sewing.

For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 51).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Cut the thread.

Cut the thread at the end of sewing. Automatic thread cutting is also

possible. For details on cutting the thread, refer to "Cutting the thread"

 

 

(page 55).

 

 

 

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Brother 885-V31/V33 operation manual Sewing, General sewing procedure

885-V31/V33 specifications

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