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Brother 885-V33, 885-V31 operation manual Embroidery, Appendix

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EMBROIDERY

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Heirloom stitching	114
EMBROIDERY	117
Embroidering Neatly	118
What to prepare	118
Embroidery step by step	119
Attaching the Embroidery Foot	120
Attaching the embroidery foot	120
Removing the embroidery foot	122
Attaching the Embroidery Unit	123
Embroidery unit precautions	123
Attaching the embroidery unit	123
Removing the embroidery unit	125
Preparing the Fabric	126
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric	126
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame	127
Attaching the Embroidery Frame	130
Attaching the embroidery frame	130
Removing the embroidery frame	131
Selecting Embroidery Patterns	132
Copyright information	132
Embroidery pattern types	132
LCD (liquid crystal display) operation	133
Selecting alphabet characters	136
Selecting an embroidery pattern	137
Selecting a frame pattern	137
Using an embroidery card	138
Embroidering	139
Embroidering a pattern	139
Appliquéing	141
Editing and Saving Patterns	143
Adjusting the layout and the size	143
Adjusting the thread tension	145
Connecting character patterns	146
Resewing	147
Thread runs out partway through a design	148
Stopping while embroidering	148
Saving patterns	150
APPENDIX	151
Care and Maintenance	152
Cleaning the machine surface	152
Cleaning the race	152
Troubleshooting	154
Error messages	159
Adjusting the LCD	163
Operation beep	163
Index	165

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Brother 885-V33, 885-V31 operation manual Embroidery, Appendix

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 ZEALANDSEWING BASICS ContentsGETTING READY 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 frontlSlide the sewing speed controller to the right Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo 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 orderlLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot MemoGETTING READY X The upper threading is finished Upper ThreadingIn such a case, start from m again 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 NeedleGETTING READY Checking the needleMemo 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 FootGETTING READY Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing 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 MemoSEWING BASICS Positioning the fabricMemo 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 If the needle catches too much of the hem fold MemoUTILITY STITCHES 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 StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Button sewingMemo Buttonhole Stitching jWhen you have finished attaching the buttonMemo 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 StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Free-motion quiltingMemo Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESbAttach buttonhole foot A c Select stitchhRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original MemoReinforcement Stitching UTILITY STITCHES DarningMemo Reinforcement Stitching MemoMemo Eyelet Stitching Stitch NameFoot MemoDecorative Stitching Decorative StitchingStitch Width Stitch LengthFagoting Stitch WidthStitch Length PatternDecorative Stitching Scallop stitchingMemo 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 attachmentEMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery FootAttaching the embroidery foot 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 EMBROIDERYMemo Setting the fabric in the embroidery framePreparing the Fabric Using embroidery sheets MemoEMBROIDERY fPress the inner frame in from the top of thePreparing the Fabric bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameEMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery FrameAttaching the embroidery frame 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 charactersExample Selecting an embroidery pattern MemoSelecting Embroidery Patterns 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 EmbroideringCut the thread at the edge of the stitching MemoEMBROIDERY Appliquéing EmbroideringiLower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button MemoEMBROIDERY 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 belowz Do not apply oil to the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceMemo 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