Utility Stitches

3	UTILITY STITCHES
	The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter.
	Stitch Setting Chart	70
	Overcasting Stitches	74
	Basic Stitching	78
	Blind Hem Stitching	80
	Buttonhole Stitching	83
	Zipper Insertion	90
	Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape	95
	Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching	97
	Reinforcement Stitching	103
	Eyelet Stitching	108
	Decorative Stitching	109

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Brother 885-V31/V33 operation manual Utility Stitches

885-V31/V33 specifications

The Brother 885-V31/V33 series is a remarkable sewing and embroidery machine designed for users seeking versatility and advanced features. Combining innovative technologies with user-friendly operation, this model caters to both beginners and experienced sewists alike. The 885-V31/V33 model stands out in the market for its exceptional stitching quality, making it a perfect choice for those who value precision and creativity in their projects.

One of the main features of the Brother 885-V31/V33 is its extensive built-in stitch library, which includes a wide variety of decorative, utility, and quilting stitches. With over 100 different stitch options, users can effortlessly customize each project to suit their personal style. The machine also offers an automatic buttonhole feature, allowing for professional-looking buttonholes in various sizes with just a simple touch of a button.

For embroidery enthusiasts, the Brother 885-V31/V33 boasts an impressive embroidery function. It includes several built-in embroidery designs and fonts, enabling users to embellish their textiles with intricate patterns and personalized monograms. The large embroidery area provides ample space for larger designs, while the machine's compatibility with various embroidery software expands design options even further.

This model incorporates advanced technology such as a LCD touchscreen, which offers a clear and intuitive interface for selecting stitches, adjusting settings, and navigating through menu options. The color display enhances visibility, making it easy to view detailed designs and track stitching progress. Another highlight is the automatic needle threader, which makes threading the machine a breeze, saving time and frustration.

Durability is a key characteristic of the Brother 885-V31/V33. Built with high-quality materials, this machine is designed to withstand regular use while maintaining optimal performance. The robust construction ensures stability during operation, leading to flawless stitching results.

In addition, the built-in conveyor system provides smooth fabric handling, enhancing sewing precision. The drop feed dog feature allows for free-motion sewing, ideal for quilters and creative sewists who wish to explore their artistic side. With its user-centered design and comprehensive features, the Brother 885-V31/V33 sewing and embroidery machine is a top choice for anyone looking to elevate their sewing experience and produce stunning, professional-quality projects.

Contents

Product Code 885-V31/V33 Page Introduction Important Safety Instructions For repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Useful Sewing Tips Setting the StitchStitch Setting Chart Useful Functions Attaching the Embroidery Foot Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Embroidering Neatly Lighting Start/Stop button Machine Features 27. *2 AccessoriesIncluded accessories Bobbin clip Optional accessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section Start/stop button Operation buttons Memory key Operation panelPage Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions Turning off the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply Turning on the machine Viewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settings CPress the item to be set BPresspanel. Settings key on the displayDWhen settings are complete, press Back key ATurn on the sewing machine CPress the item to be displayed Checking machine operating proceduresDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to BPress Sewing machine help key on the display panel This model Other model Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbin For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread Winding/Installing the BobbinStart/stop button lights up in orange Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Press Start/stop button once LSlide the sewing speed controller to the right When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat Actual size Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread EWind the bobbin again Cutter cuts the thread Bobbin cover opensBe careful not to drop the bobbin Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly CPass the bobbin thread through the slot When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessaryReattach the bobbin cover BInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case Getting Ready Information about the spools of thread is described below Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Upper Threading Presser foot is raised Threading the upper threadATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot lever Passshownthebelow.thread through the guides in the order LLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Upper threading is finished Such a case, start from m again BThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin needle HTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select a Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front LStart sewing IPressJPress KPress Back key Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Embroidery needles Checking the needleBall point needle gold colored Transparent nylon thread DLower the presser foot lever Replacing the needleBTurn off the sewing machine Install the twin needle in the same way Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Presser foot is removed from the presser bar Removing and attaching the presser foot holderFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot ARemove the flat bed attachment Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure CTurn on the sewing machine Selecting stitchingSewing BAttach the presser foot Fabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricCPlace the fabric under the presser foot DCut the threads Using the operation buttonStarting to sew BPress Start/stop button once GCut the threads Using the foot controllerSewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller ATurn off the sewing machine For details, refer to Starting to sew Securing the stitching Release Start/stop button or foot controller Machine stops sewingMachine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction BRaisefabric.the presser foot lever, then remove Cutting the threadSewing stitches Using the thread cutter Means the setting cannot be adjusted Setting the StitchAdjusting the stitch width Setting the Stitch BAttach zigzag foot J Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controllerDPress on for stitch width control setting AConnect the foot controller Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension Correct thread tension Upper thread is too loose BSelect a stitch Useful FunctionsUseful Functions ATurn on the machine To turn programmed thread cutting off, press Automatically cutting the threadBPress the stitch selection CPress on the screen Press on the screen Mirroring stitchesWithout programmed thread cutting Changed again and is pressed, or if Saving stitch settingsDefault stitch length is 2.5 mm CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing direction Sewing thin fabrics Sewing hook-and-loop fastener Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing stretch fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Utility stitches Stitch Setting Chart Stitch Setting Chart Stitch Name Side cutter is optional 4.0 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GPreventing fraying in medium Weight and thin fabrics 5.0 Overcasting Stitches Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Side cutter is attached Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn HPosition the fabric in the side cutterILowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start Basic stitching Basic StitchingBasting Changing the needle position FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Basic Stitching AReverse the skirt or pants Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching Blind hem stitching on GSelect a stitch Blind Hem StitchingDFold back the fabric inside along the basting FAttach blind hem foot R Needle is too far to the right If the needle catches too much of the hem foldNeedle is too far to the left If the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing DSelect a stitch Size of the buttonhole is setCAttach buttonhole foot a FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch lengthAdjust the stitch width Changing the density of the stitching DSelect stitch Button sewingFeed dogs are lowered CAttach button-fitting foot M Drop feed lever is normally set to the right side Do not press Thread cutter button Inserting a centered zipper Zipper Insertion JRemove the basting stitching Zipper Insertion Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipper Zipper Insertion NTopstitch around the zipper BSelect stitch 4 or Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Elastic attaching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching DAttach zigzag foot J ESelect a stitch Appliqué stitching Piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Select stitch 21 or Walking foot is attached QuiltingABaste the fabric to be quilted † Walking foot † Presser foot holder Using the optional quilting guide Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a stitch 3 or Free-motion quiltingRefer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder Make sure that the quilting foot is not slanted Reinforcement Stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as BAttach buttonhole foot a Memo Select stitch 58 or Darning EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Belts 15/64 CAdjust either the stitch width or the stitchEyelet Stitching 6.0 or Eyelet stitch Decorative Stitching Decorative Stitching ESet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch FagotingCAttach zigzag foot J DSelect stitch 32 or Be careful not to cut the stitches Scallop stitchingGAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper DTrim along the stitches Smooth the gathers by ironing them SmockingCSewinchparallel. stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers CSelect stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension Shell tuck stitchingAFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J CSelect stitch AInstall the wing needleJoining Heirloom stitching DStart sewing DSew along the center of the unfrayed section EPress on the LCDPattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored Embroidery Embroidery thread option Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare Fabric Embroidering Neatly Embroidery step by step Attaching the embroidery foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot QAttaching the Embroidery Foot Set the embroidery foot perpendicular Attaching the Embroidery FootTurn the screwdriver toward the back FHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shown EAttach the presser foot holder Removing the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the embroidery unit DTurn on the sewing machine CTurn off the sewing machine Removing the embroidery unitARemove the embroidery frame BPress , and then press Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopPreparing the Fabric Embroidery frame small option Setting the fabric in the embroidery framePreparing the Fabric Embroidery frame medium Medium Option Embroidery sheet large option Embroidery sheet For details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame Attaching the embroidery frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frameFor details, refer to Winding/Installing the Bobbin Attaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame Removing the embroidery frame Embroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Operation keys † Setting the display while embroideringLCD liquid crystal display operation Selecting Embroidery Patterns LCD button Example Selecting alphabet characters 134 Example Selecting an embroidery pattern Press this key to change the thread settingsPress this key again to cancel multi- color Specify the characters for embroidery Selecting alphabet characters Select the pattern Selecting an embroidery patternSelecting a frame pattern APress ESelect a pattern Using an embroidery cardSelect the stitch CTurn on the sewing machine DPress On the screen Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c EmbroideringEmbroidering a pattern Embroidering Cut the excess thread EPress Start/stop buttonHPress Start/stop button again Display will return to the initial screen Applique Material is displayed on the screen AppliquéingPrepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric ASelect an appliqué pattern 142 Editing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layout and the sizeEditing and Saving Patterns Rotation key Size keyChange position keys Layout key Simply increase the tension slightly to continue sewing Enter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to Connecting character patternsStitching starting point is set to lower left of the design APress Start/stop button to stop the sewing machine Resewing Forward one stitch increases the stitch number ASet up the upper or bobbin thread PressThread runs out partway through a design Stopping while embroidering KRestart the embroidery ETurn off the sewing machine CPress Switch screens using Previous page keySaving patterns Selected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting Appendix FRemove the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the race Do not apply oil to the bobbin case Care and Maintenance Has a burr on it TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Troubleshooting Threaded correctly, or the bobbin Upper thread was not Correct the upper threading Press the needle position button Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperAuthorized service center Direction Dust has accumulated under Remove the needle plate cover Bobbin case, etc., is plugged up Embroidery unit is not Attach the embroidery unitAttached No pattern selected Select a pattern Needle may break and cause injury Error messagesWas pushed at a LCD screen other than the sewing LCD screen Memory is full and the pattern cannot be saved On the LCD was pressed when no card was insertedLever is lowered Cutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised Troubleshooting Certain licensed designs cannot be read by this machine Embroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is notAn Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with your Machine has been inserted Operation beep Adjusting the LCDCanceling the operation beep BPresspanel. Setting key in the operation DPress OFF for the buzzer Screen for changing the beep setting appears Index Index 166 10 , 24 Page Page English XE3116-001

Stitch Setting Chart

Overcasting Stitches

Basic Stitching

Zipper Insertion

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching

Reinforcement Stitching

Eyelet Stitching

Decorative Stitching

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