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Brother 885-V33, 885-V31 operation manual

Models: 885-V33 885-V31

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handwheel	11
heirloom stitching	114
help key	13
hook-and-loop fastener	66
I
installing bobbin	27
J
joining	114
joining stitch	97, 109
L
layout adjustment	143
LCD	18, 133
LCD button	134
LCD messages	159
LCD operation	18
M
machine surface cleaning	152
main power switch	11
maintenance	152
manual needle threading	36
memory key	13
mirroring stitches	63
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needle bar thread guide	11
needle condition	40
needle plate	11
needle plate cover	11
needle plate marking	67
needle position button	12
needle position, changing	79
needle replacement	41
needle set	9
needle threader lever	10
needle threading	31
needles	39
next page key	13
O
operation beep	163
operation buttons	10, 12
operation keys	13
operation panel	10, 13
operation problems	154
operations	21
optional accessories	9
overcasting stitches	74
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pant legs	46
parallel stitches	36
patchwork	99

pattern embroidery	139
pattern retrieving	150
piecing	99
piecing straight stitch	97
plug	17
positioning fabric	50
power supply cord	17
power supply jack	11, 17
power switch	11, 17
preparations for embroidering	118
presser foot	11
presser foot holder	11, 45
presser foot holder installation	45
presser foot holder removal	45
presser foot lever	10
presser foot replacement	43
previous page key	13
pulling up bobbin thread	29
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quick reference guide	9
quilting	100
quilting guide	101
quilting stippling	97
quilting stitch	97
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race	152
reinforcement stitching	53, 103
release button	125
removing presser foot holder	45
replacing needle	41
replacing presser foot	43
resewing	147
retrieving pattern	150
reverse stitching	53
reverse/reinforcement stitch button	12, 54
reverse/reinforcement stitches, automatic	61
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safety instructions	1
saving patterns	150
scallop stitch	109
scallop stitching	111
screwdriver	9
seam allowance, even	67
seam ripper	9
securing stitching	53
selecting alphabet characters	136
selecting embroidery patterns	132
selecting stitches	49
selecting the needle	39
settings key	13
sewing basics	48
sewing direction change	65
sewing machine help key	13
sewing speed controller	12
shell tuck stitch	113
side cutter	76
smocking	112

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Brother 885-V33, 885-V31 operation manual

Contents

Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation ManualProduct Code 885-V31/V33 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIXPage Important Safety Instructions Introduction7 For a longer service life 8 For repair or adjustmentUse this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual Save these instructionsFOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDContents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIXMachine Features a Automatic thread cuttingb Fast bobbin winding system c Built-in stitchesAccessories Included accessoriesOptional accessories MemoThe bobbin clips can be connected each other MemoNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewa Thread guide cover page 24 b Thread guide page 24Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewe Main power switch page g Power supply jack pageOperation buttons MemoOperation panel h Settings keyb Back key c Previous page keyPage GETTING READY Winding/Installing the BobbinTurning the Machine On/Off LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationPower supply precautions When you are away from the machine After using the machineWhen the power fails during use Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off machine to another location, be sure to turn it offLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Viewing the LCDMemo GETTING READYChanging the machine settings pageLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation AttributeExample Changing the needle stop position bPresspanel. Settings key on the displaydWhen settings are complete, press Back key MemoChecking machine operating procedures Example Upper threadingMemo LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Actual sizeWinding/Installing the Bobbin MemoX Start/stop button lights up in orange z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin threadGETTING READY hPass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the frontWinding/Installing the Bobbin MemolSlide the sewing speed controller to the right Memo MemoGETTING READY pSlide the sewing speed controller back to its original positionInstalling the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinCAUTION1 MemoGETTING READY bTurn off the sewing machineWinding/Installing the Bobbin When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessaryMemo i Reattach the bobbin coverGETTING READY gReattach the bobbin coverUpper Threading About the spool of threadNever use the thread of No. 20 or lower Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread MemoGETTING READY Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machineUpper Threading i Passshownthebelow.thread through the guides in the orderMemo GETTING READYlLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Upper Threading In such a case, start from m againX The upper threading is finished Using the twin needle GETTING READYSee Stitch Setting Chart page 70 for stitches that use a twin needle MemoUpper Threading Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the frontMemo GETTING READYiPress jPressNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleSelecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types Replacing the NeedleChecking the needle MemoGETTING READY Replacing the needle Replacing the NeedleInstall the twin needle in the same way GETTING READYPresser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser FootGETTING READY Buttonhole foot A Overcasting foot G Zigzag foot JRemoving and attaching the presser foot holder Replacing the Presser FootSewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewingGETTING READY SEWING BASICS Setting the StitchThe necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter SewingGeneral sewing procedure SewingAttach the presser foot Turn on the machineSelecting stitching SewingMemo MemoPositioning the fabric MemoSEWING BASICS Starting to sew Using the operation buttonMemo MemoUsing the foot controller SEWING BASICSSecuring the stitching MemoSewing Lower the needle into the fabric at thef When the end of the stitching is reached, press SEWING BASICSdAfter sewing back to the beginning of the stitching, release Reverse/reinforcement stitch buttonCutting the thread MemoMemo SewingUsing the thread cutter SEWING BASICSSetting the Stitch Adjusting the stitch widthSetting the Stitch MemoAdjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controller dPress ON for stitch width control settingMemo MemoAdjusting the stitch length Adjusting the thread tensionvisible from the wrong side of the fabric Setting the StitchMemo MemoSEWING BASICS Upper thread is too looseUseful Functions Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesUseful Functions MemoAutomatically cutting the thread 3 bMemo MemoMirroring stitches 4 cMemo 3 bSaving stitch settings MemoSEWING BASICS To use a stitch length of 2.0 mm for the straight stitchUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing hook-and-loop fastener Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceMemo Useful Sewing TipsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitchesUTILITY STITCHES AutoStitch Setting Chart AutoManual AutoUTILITY STITCHES Stitch NameDecorative stitch AutoStitch Setting Chart AutoManual AutoSewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesStitch Width Stitch LengthSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Overcasting StitchesAuto Stitch WidthSewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Stitch WidthStitch Length PatternMemo MemoOvercasting Stitches a 2 cm 3/4 inchBasic Stitching BastingBasic stitching ManualBasic Stitching fWhen sewing is finished, cut the threaddLower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching eStart sewingBlind Hem Stitching Stitch Name PatternMemo Stitch WidthBlind Hem Stitching Memo UTILITY STITCHESIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole StitchingStitch Width Stitch LengthButtonhole sewing UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching If the button does not fit in the button guide plateUTILITY STITCHES fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDo not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended MemoMemo Buttonhole StitchingButton sewing MemoUTILITY STITCHES jWhen you have finished attaching the button MemoButtonhole Stitching Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperStitch Width Stitch LengthZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion UTILITY STITCHES nTopstitch around the zipperSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape PatternElastic attaching UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingMemo Stitch WidthAppliqué stitching UTILITY STITCHESPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingMemo MemoQuilting bRemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser footUsing the optional quilting guide Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingFree-motion quilting MemoUTILITY STITCHES Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESbAttach buttonhole foot A c Select stitchMemo Reinforcement StitchinghRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original Darning MemoUTILITY STITCHES Memo MemoReinforcement Stitching Eyelet Stitching Stitch NameFoot MemoDecorative Stitching Decorative StitchingStitch Width Stitch LengthFagoting Stitch WidthStitch Length PatternScallop stitching MemoDecorative Stitching Smocking UTILITY STITCHESShell tuck stitching Decorative StitchingJoining Heirloom stitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESDecorative Stitching UTILITY STITCHES ePress on the LCDEMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapterEmbroidering Neatly Attaching the Embroidery FootEmbroidering Neatly What to prepareEMBROIDERY MemoBobbin thread setup Embroidery thread setupEmbroidery step by step Presser foot attachmentAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the embroidery footEMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot Removing the embroidery foot EMBROIDERYEmbroidery unit precautions Attaching the Embroidery UnitAttaching the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitMemo EMBROIDERYdTurn on the sewing machine eBe sure that no objects or hands are near theRemoving the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitaRemove the embroidery frame bPress , and then pressPreparing the Fabric Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabricMemo EMBROIDERYSetting the fabric in the embroidery frame Preparing the FabricMemo Using embroidery sheets MemoEMBROIDERY fPress the inner frame in from the top of thePreparing the Fabric bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameEMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameSelecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types EMBROIDERYLCD liquid crystal display operation Selecting Embroidery PatternsEMBROIDERY LCD button Example Selecting alphabet charactersMemo Selecting Embroidery PatternsExample Selecting an embroidery pattern Selecting alphabet characters MemoMemo MemoSelecting an embroidery pattern Selecting a frame patternMemo MemoUsing an embroidery card EMBROIDERYSelect the stitch aTurn off the sewing machineEmbroidering Embroidering a patternIf the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend EmbroideringMemo EMBROIDERYCut the thread at the edge of the stitching Appliquéing EmbroideringMemo EMBROIDERYiLower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button Adjusting the layout and the size Editing and Saving PatternsEditing and Saving Patterns MemoMemo MemoMemo EMBROIDERYAdjusting the thread tension MemoMemo Editing and Saving PatternsConnecting character patterns EMBROIDERYResewing Editing and Saving PatternsThread runs out partway through a design Stopping while embroideringMemo Memoz Always detach the embroidery unit when you move the sewing machine MemoEditing and Saving Patterns If is pressed continuously, it movesSaving patterns EMBROIDERYAPPENDIX Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance Memoz Do not apply oil to the bobbin case Troubleshooting SymptomProbable Cause RemedyTroubleshooting SymptomProbable Cause RemedySymptom Probable CauseRemedy ReferenceSymptom TroubleshootingProbable Cause RemedySymptom Probable CauseRemedy ReferenceError messages Error MessageTroubleshooting Probable CauseError Message on the LCD was pressed when no card was insertedProbable Cause APPENDIXError Message TroubleshootingProbable Cause The start/stop button was pressed after selecting a pattern which isError Message Probable CauseAPPENDIX Design data saved in a hoop size not compatible with your machineAdjusting the LCD Operation beepTroubleshooting d Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it onX The screen for changing the beep setting appears APPENDIXdPress OFF for the buzzer ePress Back keyIndex IndexPage Index zipper sewingtriple stretch stitch 78 , 95Page Page English XE3116-101b Printed in China