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Brother 885-V33, 885-V31 operation manual Sewing Basics, Using the thread cutter

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SEWING BASICS ————————————————————————————————————————————

■Using the thread cutter

When sewing with nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads.

aWhen you wish to finish the stitching and the

sewing machine is stopped, press (Needle position button) once to raise the needle.

aNeedle position button

bRaise the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

cPull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

aThread cutter

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Brother 885-V33, 885-V31 operation manual Sewing Basics, Using the thread cutter

Contents

Product Code 885-V31/V33 Computerized Embroidery and Sewing MachineOperation Manual GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIXPage Important Safety Instructions IntroductionUse this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual 7 For a longer service life8 For repair or adjustment 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 APPENDIXb Fast bobbin winding system Machine Featuresa Automatic thread cutting c Built-in stitchesAccessories Included accessoriesThe bobbin clips can be connected each other Optional accessoriesMemo Memoa Thread guide cover page 24 Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront view b Thread guide page 24e Main power switch page Needle and presser foot sectionRight-side/rear view g Power supply jack pageOperation buttons Memob Back key Operation panelh Settings key c Previous page keyPage Turning the Machine On/Off GETTING READYWinding/Installing the Bobbin LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationWhen the power fails during use Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine machine to another location, be sure to turn it offMemo LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD GETTING READYLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settingspage AttributedWhen settings are complete, press Back key Example Changing the needle stop positionbPresspanel. Settings key on the display MemoMemo Checking machine operating proceduresExample Upper threading LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Actual sizeX Start/stop button lights up in orange Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo 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 GETTING READY MemoMemo pSlide the sewing speed controller back to its original positionCAUTION1 Installing the bobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin MemoGETTING READY bTurn off the sewing machineMemo Winding/Installing the BobbinWhen pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary i Reattach the bobbin coverGETTING READY gReattach the bobbin coverNever use the thread of No. 20 or lower Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Upper ThreadingGETTING READY Threading the upper threadMemo 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 READYUpper Threading See Stitch Setting Chart page 70 for stitches that use a twin needleMemo Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the frontiPress MemoGETTING READY jPressSelecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Replacing the NeedleMemo Checking the needleGETTING READY Replacing the needle Replacing the NeedleInstall the twin needle in the same way GETTING READYReplacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing 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 The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter SEWING BASICSSetting the Stitch SewingAttach the presser foot General sewing procedureSewing Turn on the machineMemo Selecting stitchingSewing MemoMemo Positioning the fabricSEWING BASICS Memo Starting to sewUsing the operation button MemoUsing the foot controller SEWING BASICSSewing Securing the stitchingMemo Lower the needle into the fabric at thedAfter sewing back to the beginning of the f When the end of the stitching is reached, pressSEWING BASICS stitching, release Reverse/reinforcement stitch buttonMemo Cutting the threadMemo SewingUsing the thread cutter SEWING BASICSSetting the Stitch Setting the StitchAdjusting the stitch width MemoMemo Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controllerdPress ON for stitch width control setting Memovisible from the wrong side of the fabric Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension Setting the StitchSEWING BASICS MemoMemo Upper thread is too looseUseful Functions Useful FunctionsAutomatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches MemoMemo Automatically cutting the thread3 b MemoMemo Mirroring stitches4 c 3 bSEWING BASICS Saving stitch settingsMemo To use a stitch length of 2.0 mm for the straight stitchChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing hook-and-loop fastener Sewing thin fabricsMemo Sewing stretch fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Useful Sewing TipsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Setting ChartUtility stitches AutoManual Stitch Setting ChartAuto AutoDecorative stitch UTILITY STITCHESStitch Name AutoManual Stitch Setting ChartAuto AutoStitch Width Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Stitch LengthAuto Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JOvercasting Stitches Stitch WidthStitch Length Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterStitch Width PatternOvercasting Stitches MemoMemo a 2 cm 3/4 inchBasic stitching Basic StitchingBasting ManualdLower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching Basic StitchingfWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread eStart sewingMemo Blind Hem StitchingStitch Name Pattern Stitch WidthBlind Hem Stitching UTILITY STITCHES MemoIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Stitch Width Buttonhole StitchingButtonhole Stitching 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 asMemo 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 Stitch Width Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Stitch LengthZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion UTILITY STITCHES nTopstitch around the zipperSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching PatternElastic attaching UTILITY STITCHESMemo Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Stitch WidthAppliqué stitching UTILITY STITCHESMemo Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing MemoQuilting bRemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser footUsing the optional quilting guide Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingMemo Free-motion quiltingUTILITY STITCHES Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingbAttach buttonhole foot A MemoUTILITY STITCHES c Select stitchReinforcement Stitching MemohRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original Memo DarningUTILITY STITCHES Memo MemoReinforcement Stitching Foot Eyelet StitchingStitch Name MemoStitch Width Decorative StitchingDecorative Stitching Stitch LengthStitch Length FagotingStitch Width PatternMemo Scallop stitchingDecorative Stitching Smocking UTILITY STITCHESShell tuck stitching Decorative StitchingMemo JoiningHeirloom stitching UTILITY STITCHESDecorative Stitching UTILITY STITCHES ePress on the LCDEmbroidering Neatly EMBROIDERYThe steps for embroidering are described in this chapter Attaching the Embroidery FootEMBROIDERY Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare MemoEmbroidery step by step Bobbin thread setupEmbroidery thread setup Presser foot attachmentAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery FootEMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot Removing the embroidery foot EMBROIDERYAttaching the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitdTurn on the sewing machine MemoEMBROIDERY eBe sure that no objects or hands are near theaRemove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unitAttaching the Embroidery Unit bPress , and then pressMemo Preparing the FabricAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric EMBROIDERYPreparing the Fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameMemo EMBROIDERY Using embroidery sheetsMemo 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 FrameEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information EMBROIDERYLCD liquid crystal display operation Selecting Embroidery PatternsEMBROIDERY LCD button Example Selecting alphabet charactersSelecting Embroidery Patterns MemoExample Selecting an embroidery pattern Memo Selecting alphabet charactersMemo MemoMemo Selecting an embroidery patternSelecting a frame pattern MemoSelect the stitch Using an embroidery cardEMBROIDERY aTurn off the sewing machineIf the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend EmbroideringEmbroidering a pattern EmbroideringEMBROIDERY MemoCut the thread at the edge of the stitching Appliquéing EmbroideringEMBROIDERY 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 PatternsConnecting character patterns EMBROIDERYResewing Editing and Saving PatternsMemo Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering MemoEditing and Saving Patterns z Always detach the embroidery unit when you move the sewing machineMemo If is pressed continuously, it movesSaving patterns EMBROIDERYAPPENDIX Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowMemo Care and Maintenancez Do not apply oil to the bobbin case Probable Cause TroubleshootingSymptom RemedyProbable Cause TroubleshootingSymptom RemedyRemedy SymptomProbable Cause ReferenceProbable Cause SymptomTroubleshooting RemedyRemedy SymptomProbable Cause ReferenceTroubleshooting Error messagesError Message Probable CauseProbable Cause Error Messageon the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted APPENDIXProbable Cause Error MessageTroubleshooting The start/stop button was pressed after selecting a pattern which isAPPENDIX Error MessageProbable Cause Design data saved in a hoop size not compatible with your machineTroubleshooting Adjusting the LCDOperation beep d Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it ondPress OFF for the buzzer X The screen for changing the beep setting appearsAPPENDIX ePress Back keyIndex IndexPage triple stretch stitch Indexzipper sewing 78 , 95Page Page English XE3116-101b Printed in China