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Brother 885-V31, 885-V33 Sewing Basics, Setting the Stitch, Useful Functions, Useful Sewing Tips

Models: 885-V33 885-V31

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2	SEWING BASICS
	The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.
	Sewing	48
	Setting the Stitch	57
	Useful Functions	61
	Useful Sewing Tips	65

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Brother 885-V31 Sewing Basics, The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter, Setting the Stitch

Contents

Operation Manual Computerized Embroidery and Sewing MachineProduct Code 885-V31/V33 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIXPage Introduction Important Safety Instructions8 For repair or adjustment 7 For a longer service lifeUse this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual Save these instructionsFOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYGETTING READY ContentsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX EMBROIDERYa Automatic thread cutting Machine Featuresb Fast bobbin winding system c Built-in stitchesIncluded accessories AccessoriesMemo Optional accessoriesThe bobbin clips can be connected each other MemoFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functionsa Thread guide cover page 24 b Thread guide page 24Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectione Main power switch page g Power supply jack pageMemo Operation buttonsh Settings key Operation panelb Back key c Previous page keyPage Winding/Installing the Bobbin GETTING READYTurning the Machine On/Off LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine Power supply precautionsWhen the power fails during use Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off machine to another location, be sure to turn it offViewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationMemo GETTING READYpage Changing the machine settingsLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation AttributebPresspanel. Settings key on the display Example Changing the needle stop positiondWhen settings are complete, press Back key MemoExample Upper threading Checking machine operating proceduresMemo LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin Actual sizeMemo Winding/Installing the BobbinX Start/stop button lights up in orange z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin threadhPass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front GETTING READYMemo Winding/Installing the BobbinlSlide the sewing speed controller to the right Memo MemoGETTING READY pSlide the sewing speed controller back to its original positionWinding/Installing the Bobbin Installing the bobbinCAUTION1 MemobTurn off the sewing machine GETTING READYWhen pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo i Reattach the bobbin covergReattach the bobbin cover GETTING READYAbout the spool of thread Upper ThreadingNever use the thread of No. 20 or lower Upper ThreadingMemo Threading the upper threadGETTING READY Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machinei Passshownthebelow.thread through the guides in the order Upper ThreadingGETTING READY MemolLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot In such a case, start from m again Upper ThreadingX The upper threading is finished GETTING READY Using the twin needleMemo See Stitch Setting Chart page 70 for stitches that use a twin needleUpper Threading Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the frontGETTING READY MemoiPress jPressReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsSelecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types Replacing the NeedleMemo Checking the needleGETTING READY Replacing the Needle Replacing the needleGETTING READY Install the twin needle in the same wayReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser FootButtonhole foot A Overcasting foot G Zigzag foot J GETTING READYReplacing the Presser Foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holderFree-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesGETTING READY Setting the Stitch SEWING BASICSThe necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter SewingSewing General sewing procedureAttach the presser foot Turn on the machineSewing Selecting stitchingMemo MemoMemo Positioning the fabricSEWING BASICS Using the operation button Starting to sewMemo MemoSEWING BASICS Using the foot controllerMemo Securing the stitchingSewing Lower the needle into the fabric at theSEWING BASICS f When the end of the stitching is reached, pressdAfter sewing back to the beginning of the stitching, release Reverse/reinforcement stitch buttonMemo Cutting the threadMemo SewingSEWING BASICS Using the thread cutterAdjusting the stitch width Setting the StitchSetting the Stitch MemodPress ON for stitch width control setting Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controllerMemo MemoAdjusting the thread tension Adjusting the stitch lengthvisible from the wrong side of the fabric Setting the StitchMemo MemoSEWING BASICS Upper thread is too looseAutomatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches Useful FunctionsUseful Functions Memo3 b Automatically cutting the threadMemo Memo4 c Mirroring stitchesMemo 3 bMemo Saving stitch settingsSEWING BASICS To use a stitch length of 2.0 mm for the straight stitchTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thin fabrics Sewing hook-and-loop fastenerSewing an even seam allowance Sewing stretch fabricsMemo Useful Sewing TipsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Utility stitches Stitch Setting ChartUTILITY STITCHES AutoAuto Stitch Setting ChartManual AutoStitch Name UTILITY STITCHESDecorative stitch AutoAuto Stitch Setting ChartManual AutoOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GStitch Width Stitch LengthOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JAuto Stitch WidthStitch Width Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterStitch Length PatternMemo MemoOvercasting Stitches a 2 cm 3/4 inchBasting Basic StitchingBasic stitching ManualfWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingdLower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching eStart sewingStitch Name Pattern Blind Hem StitchingMemo Stitch WidthBlind Hem Stitching UTILITY STITCHES MemoIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole StitchingStitch Width Stitch LengthUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole sewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate Buttonhole StitchingfPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as UTILITY STITCHESMemo Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intendedMemo Buttonhole StitchingMemo Button sewingUTILITY STITCHES Memo jWhen you have finished attaching the buttonButtonhole Stitching Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionStitch Width Stitch LengthZipper Insertion UTILITY STITCHES Inserting a side zipperZipper Insertion nTopstitch around the zipper UTILITY STITCHESStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape PatternUTILITY STITCHES Elastic attachingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingMemo Stitch WidthUTILITY STITCHES Appliqué stitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingMemo MemobRemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot QuiltingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Using the optional quilting guideMemo Free-motion quiltingUTILITY STITCHES Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingUTILITY STITCHES MemobAttach buttonhole foot A c Select stitchReinforcement Stitching MemohRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original Memo DarningUTILITY STITCHES Memo MemoReinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Eyelet StitchingFoot MemoDecorative Stitching Decorative StitchingStitch Width Stitch LengthStitch Width FagotingStitch Length PatternMemo Scallop stitchingDecorative Stitching UTILITY STITCHES SmockingDecorative Stitching Shell tuck stitchingHeirloom stitching JoiningMemo UTILITY STITCHESDecorative Stitching ePress on the LCD UTILITY STITCHESThe steps for embroidering are described in this chapter EMBROIDERYEmbroidering Neatly Attaching the Embroidery FootWhat to prepare Embroidering NeatlyEMBROIDERY MemoEmbroidery thread setup Bobbin thread setupEmbroidery step by step Presser foot attachmentAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery FootEMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitEMBROIDERY MemodTurn on the sewing machine eBe sure that no objects or hands are near theAttaching the Embroidery Unit Removing the embroidery unitaRemove the embroidery frame bPress , and then pressAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Preparing the FabricMemo EMBROIDERYPreparing the Fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameMemo Memo Using embroidery sheetsEMBROIDERY fPress the inner frame in from the top of thebPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame Preparing the FabricAttaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameEMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Frame Removing the embroidery frameCopyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types EMBROIDERYSelecting Embroidery Patterns LCD liquid crystal display operationLCD button Example Selecting alphabet characters EMBROIDERYSelecting Embroidery Patterns MemoExample Selecting an embroidery pattern Memo Selecting alphabet charactersMemo MemoSelecting a frame pattern Selecting an embroidery patternMemo MemoEMBROIDERY Using an embroidery cardSelect the stitch aTurn off the sewing machineEmbroidering a pattern EmbroideringIf the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend EmbroideringEMBROIDERY MemoCut the thread at the edge of the stitching Embroidering AppliquéingEMBROIDERY MemoiLower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button Editing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layout and the sizeEditing and Saving Patterns MemoMemo MemoMemo EMBROIDERYMemo Adjusting the thread tensionMemo Editing and Saving PatternsEMBROIDERY Connecting character patternsEditing and Saving Patterns ResewingStopping while embroidering Thread runs out partway through a designMemo MemoMemo z Always detach the embroidery unit when you move the sewing machineEditing and Saving Patterns If is pressed continuously, it movesEMBROIDERY Saving patternsAPPENDIX Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowMemo Care and Maintenancez Do not apply oil to the bobbin case Symptom TroubleshootingProbable Cause RemedySymptom TroubleshootingProbable Cause RemedyProbable Cause SymptomRemedy ReferenceTroubleshooting SymptomProbable Cause RemedyProbable Cause SymptomRemedy ReferenceError Message Error messagesTroubleshooting Probable Causeon the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted Error MessageProbable Cause APPENDIXTroubleshooting Error MessageProbable Cause The start/stop button was pressed after selecting a pattern which isProbable Cause Error MessageAPPENDIX Design data saved in a hoop size not compatible with your machineOperation beep Adjusting the LCDTroubleshooting d Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it onAPPENDIX X The screen for changing the beep setting appearsdPress OFF for the buzzer ePress Back keyIndex IndexPage zipper sewing Indextriple stretch stitch 78 , 95Page Page English XE3116-101b Printed in China

SEWING BASICS

The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.