Brother 885-V31, 885-V33 operation manual Embroidering a pattern

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Embroidering

After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and appliquéing.

Embroidering a pattern

Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color.

aPrepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c

a

b

d e

aEmbroidery frames that can be used for embroidering

bCurrent color step/Number of colors in design

cCurrent name of color

dCurrent color part

eNext color part

•The thread color number set displayed for the

thread colors can be changed. Press (Setting key), and then change the setting in

the setting screen. For details, refer to "LCD (liquid crystal display) operation" (page 133).

„Example: Embroidery thread number selected

bSet the embroidery thread, and thread the

needle.4

•Refer to "Threading the upper thread" (page 32).

Note

zBefore using the needle threader, be sure to lower the presser foot.

cPass the thread through the embroidery foot hole, and hold it lightly in your left hand. Give the thread a little slack.

CAUTION

●If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend.

●Do not let hands or objects hit the carriage while sewing. The pattern may misalign.

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