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Brother 885-V32 appendix Getting Ready

Models: 885-V32

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1	GETTING READY
	The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.
	Turning the Machine On/Off	16
	LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation	18
	Winding/Installing the Bobbin	22
	Upper Threading	31
	Replacing the Needle	39
	Replacing the Presser Foot	43
	Sewing Cylindrical Pieces	46

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Contents

Product Code 885-V31/V32/V33 Page Introduction Important Safety InstructionsFor repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Stitch Setting Chart Setting the StitchUseful Functions Useful Sewing TipsTroubleshooting Care and MaintenanceEmbroidering Neatly Attaching the Embroidery FootLighting Start/Stop button Machine Features31. *2 27. *2Bobbin clip Following are available as optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionStart/stop button Operation buttonsMemory key Operation panelPage Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machineViewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settingsDWhen settings are complete, press Back key BPresspanel. Settings key on the displayATurn on the sewing machine CPress the item to be setDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to Checking machine operating proceduresBPress Sewing machine help key on the display panel CPress the item to be displayedBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin This model Other modelFor 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 rightWhen the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat Install the bobbin wound with thread Installing the bobbinEWind the bobbin again Actual sizeBe careful not to drop the bobbin Bobbin cover opensBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Cutter cuts the threadReattach the bobbin cover When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessaryBInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case CPass the bobbin thread through the slotGetting Ready About the spool of thread Upper ThreadingUpper Threading Information about the spools of thread is described belowPresser foot is raised Threading the upper threadATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot lever Passshownthebelow.thread through the guides in the order Thread take-up lever Upper threading is finished Such a case, start from m againBThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin needleHTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select a Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the frontJPress IPressKPress Back key LStart sewingReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Ball point needle gold colored Checking the needleTransparent nylon thread Embroidery needlesDLower 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 FootPresser 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 Free-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy ARemove the flat bed attachmentSewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedureSewing Selecting stitchingBAttach the presser foot CTurn on the sewing machineFabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricCPlace the fabric under the presser foot Starting to sew Using the operation buttonBPress Start/stop button once DCut the threadsSewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller Using the foot controllerATurn off the sewing machine GCut the threadsFor details, refer to Starting to sew Securing the stitchingRelease 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 BRaise the presser foot lever Using the thread cutterAdjusting the stitch width Setting the StitchSetting the Stitch Means the setting cannot be adjustedDPress on for stitch width control setting Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controllerAConnect the foot controller BAttach zigzag foot JAdjusting the thread tension Adjusting the stitch lengthCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightUpper thread is too loose Useful Functions Useful FunctionsATurn on the machine BSelect a stitchBPress the stitch selection Automatically cutting the threadCPress on the screen To turn programmed thread cutting off, pressPress on the screen Mirroring stitchesWithout programmed thread cutting Default stitch length is 2.5 mm Saving stitch settingsCSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress Changed again and is pressed, or ifTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thin fabrics Sewing hook-and-loop fastenerSewing an even seam allowance Sewing stretch fabricsAligning the fabric with a needle plate marking Aligning the fabric with the presser footSewing Basics Utility Stitches Utility stitches Stitch Setting ChartStitch Setting Chart Stitch Name Side cutter is optional Preventing fraying in medium Weight and thin fabrics 5.0 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches 4.0Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JSide cutter is attached Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterSeam 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 For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Changing the needle positionBlind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind hem stitching on AReverse the skirt or pantsDFold back the fabric inside along the basting Blind Hem StitchingFAttach blind hem foot R GSelect a stitchNeedle is too far to the left If the needle catches too much of the hem foldIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Needle is too far to the rightButtonhole Stitching Buttonhole StitchingButtonhole sewing DSelect a stitch Size of the buttonhole is setCAttach buttonhole foot a FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Adjust the stitch width Adjust the stitch lengthChanging the density of the stitching Changing the stitch widthFeed dogs are lowered Button sewingCAttach button-fitting foot M DSelect stitchDrop feed lever is normally set to the right side Do not press Thread cutter buttonInserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionJRemove the basting stitching Zipper InsertionWrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipperZipper Insertion NTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape BSelect stitch 4 orBAttach zigzag foot J Elastic attachingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingDAttach zigzag foot J ESelect a stitch Appliqué stitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingSelect stitch 21 or Piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCDWalking foot is attached QuiltingABaste the fabric to be quilted † Walking foot † Presser foot holder Using the optional quilting guideRefer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder Free-motion quiltingMake sure that the quilting foot is not slanted Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a stitch 3 orTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as BAttach buttonhole foot aMemo Select stitch 58 or DarningEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Eyelet Stitching CAdjust either the stitch width or the stitch6.0 or Eyelet stitch Belts 15/64Decorative Stitching Decorative StitchingCAttach zigzag foot J FagotingDSelect stitch 32 or ESet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inchGAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper Scallop stitchingDTrim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the stitchesCSewinchparallel. stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 SmockingDPull the bobbin threads to create gathers Smooth the gathers by ironing themCSelect stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension Shell tuck stitchingAFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J Joining AInstall the wing needleHeirloom stitching CSelect stitchDStart sewing CSelect a stitchDSew along the center of the unfrayed section EPress on the LCDPattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored Embroidery What to prepare Embroidering NeatlyFabric Embroidery thread optionEmbroidering Neatly Embroidery step by stepAttaching the embroidery foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot QAttaching the Embroidery Foot Turn the screwdriver toward the back Attaching the Embroidery FootFHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shown Set the embroidery foot perpendicularEAttach the presser foot holder Removing the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitConfirmation message is displayed DTurn on the sewing machineARemove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unitBPress , and then press CTurn off the sewing machineAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopPreparing the Fabric Preparing the Fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame medium Embroidery frame small optionMedium Option Embroidery sheet large option Embroidery sheetFor details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameFor details, refer to Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to attach the embroidery frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Removing the embroidery frameEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information LCD liquid crystal display operation † Setting the display while embroideringSelecting Embroidery Patterns Operation keysLCD button Example Selecting alphabet characters 134Example 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 charactersSelecting a frame pattern Selecting an embroidery patternAPress Select the patternSelect the stitch Using an embroidery cardCTurn on the sewing machine DPress On the screen ESelect a patternEmbroidering a pattern EmbroideringEmbroidering Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown cHPress Start/stop button again EPress Start/stop buttonDisplay will return to the initial screen Cut the excess threadPrepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric AppliquéingASelect an appliqué pattern Applique Material is displayed on the screen142 Editing and Saving Patterns CCheck and adjust the layoutAAfter selecting. the embroidery pattern, press PressChange position keys Size keyLayout key Rotation keySimply increase the tension slightly to continue sewing Adjusting the thread tensionEnter 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 ResewingThread runs out partway through a design ASet up the upper or bobbin thread PressStopping while embroidering Forward one stitch increases the stitch numberKRestart the embroidery ETurn off the sewing machineCPress Switch screens using Previous page keySelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting Appendix Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race FRemove the bobbin caseDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceCorrectly install the needle TroubleshootingPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Has a burr on itTroubleshooting Threaded correctly, or the bobbin Upper thread was not Correct the upper threadingAuthorized service center Direction Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperDust has accumulated under Remove the needle plate cover Press the needle position buttonAttached Embroidery unit is not Attach the embroidery unitNo pattern selected Select a pattern Bobbin case, etc., is plugged upNeedle may break and cause injury Error messagesWas pushed at a LCD screen other than the sewing LCD screen Lever is lowered On the LCD was pressed when no card was insertedCutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised Memory is full and the pattern cannot be savedTroubleshooting An Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with your Embroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is notMachine has been inserted Certain licensed designs cannot be read by this machineCanceling the operation beep Adjusting the LCDBPresspanel. Setting key in the operation Operation beepDPress OFF for the buzzer Screen for changing the beep setting appearsIndex Index166 10 , 24 Page

GETTING READY