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Brother 885-V33, 885-V31 operation manual Positioning the fabric, Memo, Sewing Basics

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Positioning the fabric

Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly.

aTurn on the machine.

bPress (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

aNeedle position button

cPlace the fabric under the presser foot.

Memo

zIf the seam allowance is positioned on the right side, sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way.

dWhile holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching.

eLower the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

XThe fabric is now positioned to be sewn.

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Brother 885-V33, 885-V31 operation manual Positioning the fabric, Memo, Sewing Basics

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 ZEALANDGETTING READY ContentsSEWING 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 frontMemo Winding/Installing the BobbinlSlide 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 orderGETTING 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 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 NeedleMemo Checking the needleGETTING 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 FootFree-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesGETTING 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 MemoMemo Positioning the fabricSEWING 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 UTILITY STITCHES MemoIf 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 StitchingMemo Button sewingUTILITY STITCHES Memo jWhen you have finished attaching the buttonButtonhole 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 StitchingMemo Free-motion quiltingUTILITY STITCHES Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESbAttach buttonhole foot A c Select stitchReinforcement Stitching MemohRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original Memo DarningUTILITY STITCHES Memo MemoReinforcement Stitching Eyelet Stitching Stitch NameFoot MemoDecorative Stitching Decorative StitchingStitch Width Stitch LengthFagoting Stitch WidthStitch Length PatternMemo Scallop stitchingDecorative 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 EMBROIDERYPreparing the Fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameMemo 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 charactersSelecting Embroidery Patterns MemoExample 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 EmbroideringEMBROIDERY MemoCut the thread at the edge of the stitching Appliquéing EmbroideringEMBROIDERY MemoiLower 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 belowMemo Care and Maintenancez 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