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Brother 885-V31/V33 Positioning the fabric, CPlace the fabric under the presser foot

Models: 885-V31/V33

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SEWING BASICS ————————————————————————————————————————————

Positioning the fabric

Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly.

aTurn on the machine.

bPress (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

aNeedle position button

cPlace the fabric under the presser foot.

Memo

zIf the seam allowance is positioned on the right side, sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way.

dWhile holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching.

eLower the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

XThe fabric is now positioned to be sewn.

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Brother 885-V31/V33 Positioning the fabric, CPlace the fabric under the presser foot, Fabric is now positioned to be sewn

Contents

Product Code 885-V31/V33 Page Important Safety Instructions IntroductionFor repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Setting the Stitch Stitch Setting ChartUseful Functions Useful Sewing TipsCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingEmbroidering Neatly Attaching the Embroidery FootMachine Features Lighting Start/Stop buttonIncluded accessories Accessories27. *2 Following are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesBobbin clip Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewOperation buttons Start/stop buttonOperation panel Memory keyPage Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/OffCUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet DUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supplyTurning on the machine Turning off the machineLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Viewing the LCDChanging the machine settings LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationBPresspanel. Settings key on the display DWhen settings are complete, press Back keyATurn on the sewing machine CPress the item to be setChecking machine operating procedures DPressnext page. Next page key to switch toBPress Sewing machine help key on the display panel CPress the item to be displayedWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin This model Other modelStart/stop button lights up in orange Winding/Installing the BobbinFor embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk LSlide the sewing speed controller to the right Press Start/stop button onceWhen the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with threadEWind the bobbin again Actual sizeBobbin cover opens Be careful not to drop the bobbinBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Cutter cuts the threadWhen pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary Reattach the bobbin coverBInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case CPass the bobbin thread through the slotGetting Ready Upper Threading About the spool of threadUpper Threading Information about the spools of thread is described belowATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot lever Threading the upper threadPresser foot is raised Passshownthebelow.thread through the guides in the order LLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Such a case, start from m again Upper threading is finishedUsing the twin needle BThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needlePass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front HTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select aIPress JPressKPress Back key LStart sewingReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Checking the needle Ball point needle gold coloredTransparent nylon thread Embroidery needlesBTurn off the sewing machine Replacing the needleDLower the presser foot lever Install the twin needle in the same way Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser FootPresser foot is attached For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holderPresser foot is removed from the presser bar Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewingFree-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy ARemove the flat bed attachmentSewing Basics General sewing procedure SewingSelecting stitching SewingBAttach the presser foot CTurn on the sewing machineCPlace the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricFabric is now positioned to be sewn Using the operation button Starting to sewBPress Start/stop button once DCut the threadsUsing the foot controller Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controllerATurn off the sewing machine GCut the threadsSecuring the stitching For details, refer to Starting to sewMachine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Machine stops sewingRelease Start/stop button or foot controller Sewing stitches Cutting the threadBRaisefabric.the presser foot lever, then remove Using the thread cutter BRaise the presser foot leverSetting the Stitch Adjusting the stitch widthSetting the Stitch Means the setting cannot be adjustedAdjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controller DPress on for stitch width control settingAConnect the foot controller BAttach zigzag foot JAdjusting the stitch length Adjusting the thread tensionCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightUpper thread is too loose Useful Functions Useful FunctionsATurn on the machine BSelect a stitchAutomatically cutting the thread BPress the stitch selectionCPress on the screen To turn programmed thread cutting off, pressWithout programmed thread cutting Mirroring stitchesPress on the screen Saving stitch settings Default stitch length is 2.5 mmCSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress Changed again and is pressed, or ifUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing hook-and-loop fastener Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceAligning the fabric with a needle plate marking Aligning the fabric with the presser footSewing Basics Utility Stitches Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitchesStitch Setting Chart Stitch Name Side cutter is optional Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Preventing fraying in medium Weight and thin fabrics 5.0Overcasting Stitches 4.0Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Overcasting StitchesSewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Side cutter is attachedILowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start HPosition the fabric in the side cutterSeam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn Basting Basic StitchingBasic stitching FWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch widthBasic Stitching Changing the needle positionSew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingBlind hem stitching on AReverse the skirt or pantsBlind Hem Stitching DFold back the fabric inside along the bastingFAttach blind hem foot R GSelect a stitchIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Needle is too far to the leftIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Needle is too far to the rightButtonhole Stitching Buttonhole StitchingButtonhole sewing CAttach buttonhole foot a Size of the buttonhole is setDSelect a stitch FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Adjust the stitch length Adjust the stitch widthChanging the density of the stitching Changing the stitch widthButton sewing Feed dogs are loweredCAttach button-fitting foot M DSelect stitchDo not press Thread cutter button Drop feed lever is normally set to the right sideZipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper Insertion JRemove the basting stitchingInserting a side zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchZipper Insertion NTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape BSelect stitch 4 orElastic attaching BAttach zigzag foot JAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching DAttach zigzag foot J ESelect a stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingSelect stitch 21 or Piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCDABaste the fabric to be quilted QuiltingWalking foot is attached Using the optional quilting guide † Walking foot † Presser foot holderFree-motion quilting Refer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holderMake sure that the quilting foot is not slanted Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a stitch 3 orReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingBAttach buttonhole foot a EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asMemo Darning Select stitch 58 orEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as CAdjust either the stitch width or the stitch Eyelet Stitching6.0 or Eyelet stitch Belts 15/64Decorative Stitching Decorative StitchingFagoting CAttach zigzag foot JDSelect stitch 32 or ESet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inchScallop stitching GAfter sewing is finished, remove the paperDTrim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the stitchesSmocking CSewinchparallel. stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers Smooth the gathers by ironing themAFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J Shell tuck stitchingCSelect stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension AInstall the wing needle JoiningHeirloom stitching CSelect stitchCSelect a stitch DStart sewingPattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored EPress on the LCDDSew along the center of the unfrayed section Embroidery Embroidering Neatly What to prepareFabric Embroidery thread optionEmbroidery step by step Embroidering NeatlyAttaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot QAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery Foot Turn the screwdriver toward the backFHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shown Set the embroidery foot perpendicularRemoving the embroidery foot EAttach the presser foot holderEmbroidery unit precautions Attaching the Embroidery UnitAttaching the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitDTurn on the sewing machine Confirmation message is displayedRemoving the embroidery unit ARemove the embroidery frameBPress , and then press CTurn off the sewing machinePreparing the Fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame Preparing the FabricEmbroidery frame medium Embroidery frame small optionEmbroidery sheet Medium Option Embroidery sheet large optionBPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame For details, refer toThis section describes how to attach the embroidery frame For details, refer to Winding/Installing the BobbinAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameRemoving the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameCopyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types † Setting the display while embroidering LCD liquid crystal display operationSelecting Embroidery Patterns Operation keys134 LCD button Example Selecting alphabet charactersPress this key again to cancel multi- color Press this key to change the thread settingsExample Selecting an embroidery pattern Selecting alphabet characters Specify the characters for embroiderySelecting an embroidery pattern Selecting a frame patternAPress Select the patternUsing an embroidery card Select the stitchCTurn on the sewing machine DPress On the screen ESelect a patternEmbroidering Embroidering a patternEmbroidering Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown cEPress Start/stop button HPress Start/stop button againDisplay will return to the initial screen Cut the excess threadAppliquéing Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabricASelect an appliqué pattern Applique Material is displayed on the screen142 Editing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layout and the sizeEditing and Saving Patterns Size key Change position keysLayout key Rotation keyAdjusting the thread tension Simply increase the tension slightly to continue sewingStitching starting point is set to lower left of the design Connecting character patternsEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to Resewing APress Start/stop button to stop the sewing machineASet up the upper or bobbin thread Press Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering Forward one stitch increases the stitch numberETurn off the sewing machine KRestart the embroiderySwitch screens using Previous page key Saving patternsSelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting CPressAppendix Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race FRemove the bobbin caseCare and Maintenance Do not apply oil to the bobbin caseTroubleshooting Correctly install the needlePresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Has a burr on itTroubleshooting Upper thread was not Correct the upper threading Threaded correctly, or the bobbinThread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper Authorized service center DirectionDust has accumulated under Remove the needle plate cover Press the needle position buttonEmbroidery unit is not Attach the embroidery unit AttachedNo pattern selected Select a pattern Bobbin case, etc., is plugged upWas pushed at a LCD screen other than the sewing LCD screen Error messagesNeedle may break and cause injury On the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted Lever is loweredCutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised Memory is full and the pattern cannot be savedTroubleshooting Embroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not An Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with yourMachine has been inserted Certain licensed designs cannot be read by this machineAdjusting the LCD Canceling the operation beepBPresspanel. Setting key in the operation Operation beepScreen for changing the beep setting appears DPress OFF for the buzzerIndex Index166 10 , 24 Page Page English XE3116-001