Adjusting the stitch length

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The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch coarser or finer.

Each press of makes the stitch finer (shorter).

Each press of makes the stitch coarser (longer).

Memo

zmeans the setting cannot be adjusted.

zPress to return the setting to its default.

CAUTION

zIf the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking.

Adjusting the thread tension

You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used.

■Correct thread tension

The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be

visible from the wrong side of the fabric.	2
visible from the wrong side of the fabric.
a

aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

cUpper thread

dBobbin thread

■Upper thread is too tight

If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.

Note

zIf the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Installing the bobbin" (page 27) and rethread the bobbin thread.

c	e
c
	d

aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

cUpper thread

dBobbin thread

eThe bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric.

Turn the thread tension dial to the left to loosen the upper thread.

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885-V32 specifications

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Brother 885-V32 Adjusting the stitch length, Adjusting the thread tension, Correct thread tension

Models: 885-V32