Upper thread was not Correct the upper threading

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Symptom	Probable Cause	Remedy	Reference

The lower thread is		Incorrect bobbins will not work
The lower thread is	A bobbin designed specifically for	properly. Only use a bobbin	page 22
tangled or breaks.	this machine is not used.	designed specifically for this	page 22
tangled or breaks.	this machine is not used.	designed specifically for this
		machine.

The thread is
tangled on the	The upper thread was not	Correct the upper threading.	page 32
wrong side of the	threaded correctly.	Correct the upper threading.	page 32
wrong side of the	threaded correctly.
fabric.

		Correct the upper threading.
	The upper thread was not	Make sure that the thread is hanged	page 32,
	The upper thread was not	on the thread guide spring which is	page 32,
	threaded correctly.	on the thread guide spring which is	page 33
	threaded correctly.	on the left side of the thread guide	page 33
		on the left side of the thread guide
		cover.

	The bobbin thread is incorrectly	Correctly install the bobbin thread.	page 27
	installed.	Correctly install the bobbin thread.	page 27
	installed.

	The combination of fabric, thread	Select a thread and needle that are
	The combination of fabric, thread	appropriate for the type of fabric	page 39
The thread tension	and needle is not correct.	appropriate for the type of fabric	page 39
The thread tension	and needle is not correct.	being sewn.
is incorrect.		being sewn.
is incorrect.
	The presser foot holder is	Correctly install the presser foot	page 45
	incorrectly installed.	holder.	page 45
	incorrectly installed.	holder.

	The thread tension is incorrect.	Adjust the tension of the upper	page 59
	The thread tension is incorrect.	thread.	page 59
		thread.

		Incorrect bobbins will not work
	A bobbin designed specifically for	properly. Only use a bobbin	page 22
	this machine is not used.	designed specifically for this	page 22
	this machine is not used.	designed specifically for this
		machine.

The upper thread is	The bobbin thread is incorrectly	Correctly install the bobbin thread.	page 27
too tight.	installed.	Correctly install the bobbin thread.	page 27
too tight.	installed.

	The upper thread was not	Correctly thread the upper thread and	page 22,
	threaded correctly, or the bobbin	Correctly thread the upper thread and	page 22,
	threaded correctly, or the bobbin	correctly install the bobbin thread.	page 31
	is incorrectly installed.	correctly install the bobbin thread.	page 31
	is incorrectly installed.

	The spool is incorrectly installed.	Correctly install the spool.	page 31

	The combination of fabric, thread	Select a thread and needle that are
	The combination of fabric, thread	appropriate for the type of fabric	page 39
The fabric is	and needle is not correct.	appropriate for the type of fabric	page 39
The fabric is	and needle is not correct.	being sewn.
wrinkled.		being sewn.
wrinkled.
	The needle is bent or blunt.	Replace the needle.	page 41

	If thin fabrics are being sewn, the	Shorten the stitch length or sew with	page 59,
	stitch is too coarse.	stabilizer material under the fabric.	page 66

	The thread tension is incorrect.	Adjust the tension of the upper	page 59
	The thread tension is incorrect.	thread.	page 59
		thread.

	The upper thread was not	Correct the upper threading.	page 32
	threaded correctly.	Correct the upper threading.	page 32
	threaded correctly.
Stitches are
Stitches are	The combination of fabric, thread	Select a thread and needle that are
skipped.	The combination of fabric, thread	appropriate for the type of fabric	page 39
skipped.	and needle is not correct.	appropriate for the type of fabric	page 39
	and needle is not correct.	being sewn.
		being sewn.

	The needle is bent or blunt.	Replace the needle.	page 41

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885-V33, 885-V31 specifications

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Additionally, these models include a drop-in bobbin system, which simplifies bobbin installation and ensures smooth tension control. Users will appreciate the easy-access design, allowing for quick changes and less downtime during projects.

Quiet operation enhances the sewing experience, as both machines minimize noise, making them suitable for use in various environments. Overall, the Brother 885-V33 and 885-V31 are feature-rich sewing machines that embody modern technology without compromising ease of use, appealing to a broad spectrum of sewing enthusiasts.

Brother 885-V33, 885-V31 operation manual Upper thread was not Correct the upper threading

Models: 885-V33 885-V31

Symptom

The upper thread was not

Correct the upper threading.

threaded correctly, or the bobbin

885-V33, 885-V31 specifications