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Memo

zWhen lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size.

aDo not reduce the gap.

ePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as

aButtonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.

aButtonhole lever

bBracket

fGently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing.

XOnce sewing is completed, the sewing machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops.

gRaise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and then cut the threads.

hRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original

Memo

zIf the fabric does not feed, for example, because it is too thick, increase the stitch length. For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 62).

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885-V35/V37 specifications

The Brother 885-V35/V37 is a state-of-the-art sewing machine designed for both beginners and experienced sewers, offering a perfect blend of technology and versatility. This model stands out in the market for its user-friendly features and advanced sewing capabilities, making it an ideal companion for various sewing projects, from simple repairs to complex crafts.

One of the key features of the Brother 885-V35/V37 is its extensive stitch selection. It boasts over 100 built-in stitches, including utility stitches, decorative stitches, and quilting stitches. This variety allows sewers to explore different techniques and add unique embellishments to their projects. The machine also has a programmable needle up/down feature, enhancing control when pivoting and working with multiple layers of fabric.

The machine is equipped with an automatic threading system that simplifies the often tedious task of threading the needle. With just a push of a button, users can save time and focus more on their creativity. Additionally, the Brother 885-V35/V37 features a drop-in bobbin system that is easy to load and ensures smooth, consistent stitching. This system minimizes the risk of thread jams, a common frustration for many sewers.

Another remarkable technology integrated into the Brother 885-V35/V37 is the LCD touchscreen display. This intuitive interface allows users to navigate through stitch options and settings effortlessly. The display also provides helpful prompts and instructions, making it easier for novice sewers to learn the machine's functions.

The machine's adjustable speed control is another significant characteristic. Users can choose their sewing speed, allowing for greater precision when working on intricate designs. For larger projects, such as quilts, the Brother 885-V35/V37 comes with a wide extension table, providing ample space to manage larger pieces of fabric effectively.

Durability and reliability are hallmarks of Brother products, and the 885-V35/V37 is no exception. Constructed with high-quality materials, this machine is built to withstand years of use, making it a worthy investment for hobbyists and professionals alike.

In summary, the Brother 885-V35/V37 offers a comprehensive package of features, including an extensive stitch library, user-friendly technology, and robust construction. Whether tackling everyday sewing tasks or embarking oncreative projects, this machine is equipped to meet the diverse needs of any sewing enthusiast.

Contents

Product Code 885-V35/V37 Page Important Safety Instructions Introduction For repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Contents Useful Sewing Tips Stitch Setting ChartUseful Functions Overcasting Stitches Troubleshooting Using the Memory FunctionCare and Maintenance Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch Machine Features Built-in stitches Accessories Included accessories10.*1 Optional accessories Following are available as optional accessories Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front view Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Operation buttons Start/stop button Operation panel Memory key Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply Turning off the machine LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settingsTo +9 Adjustment Viewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation ATurn on the sewing machine BPresspanel. Settings key on the displayDWhen settings are complete, press Back key CPress the item to be set BPress Sewing machine help key on the display panel Checking machine operating proceduresDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to CPress the item to be displayed Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions This model Other model Winding/Installing the Bobbin Start/stop button lights up in orangeFor embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk LSlide the sewing speed controller to the right Press Start/stop button once When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat EWind the bobbin again Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread Actual size Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly Bobbin cover opensBe careful not to drop the bobbin Cutter cuts the thread BInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessaryReattach the bobbin cover CPass the bobbin thread through the slot Getting Ready Upper Threading Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Information about the spools of thread is described below Threading the upper thread ATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot leverPresser foot is raised Passshownthebelow.thread through the guides in the order Thread take-up lever Such a case, start from m again Upper threading is finished Using the twin needle BThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front HTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select a KPress Back key IPressJPress LStart sewing Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleReplacing the Needle Transparent nylon thread Checking the needleBall point needle gold colored Embroidery needles Replacing the needle DLower the presser foot lever Install the twin needle in the same way Replacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot is attached For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holderARemove the presser foot Presser foot is removed from the presser bar Free-arm sewing Using extension tableSewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces ARemove the flat bed attachment Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics General sewing procedure Sewing Stitch types Selecting stitchingSewing To select a different stitch type, press Back key † When selecting a decorative stitchESelect the stitch type Page, and Next page key displays the next Selecting characters † Example BUS Positioning the fabric CPlace the fabric under the presser footFabric is now positioned to be sewn BPress Start/stop button once Using the operation buttonStarting to sew DCut the threads ATurn off the sewing machine Using the foot controllerSewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller GCut the threads Securing the stitching For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionRelease Start/stop button or foot controller Cutting the thread Sewing stitchesBRaisefabric.the presser foot lever, then remove Using the thread cutter Setting the Stitch Setting the StitchAdjusting the stitch width Means the setting cannot be adjusted Correct thread tension Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension Upper thread is too tight Upper thread is too loose Useful Functions ATurn on the machineCPress on the LCD BPress the stitch selection Automatically cutting the threadUseful Functions CPress on the screen Mirroring stitches Without programmed thread cuttingPress on the screen CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress Saving stitch settingsDefault stitch length is 2.5 mm EPress Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curves Sewing hook-and-loop fastener Sewing thin fabricsUseful Sewing Tips Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking Sewing stretch fabricsSewing an even seam Allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Utility Stitches Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitches Stitch Setting Chart Stitch Name Side cutter is optional Yes Only Pattern for making adjustmentOther stitches Not Yes Small Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GPreventing fraying in medium Weight and thin fabrics 5.0 4.0 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Side cutter is attached HPosition the fabric in the side cutter ILowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then startSeam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn Basic Stitching BastingBasic stitching Basic Stitching FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the needle position Blind hem stitching on Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching AReverse the skirt or pants FAttach blind hem foot R Blind Hem StitchingDFold back the fabric inside along the basting GSelect a stitch If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle catches too much of the hem foldNeedle is too far to the left Needle is too far to the right Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing CAttach buttonhole foot a 25 mm 1inch on the scaleSize of the buttonhole is set DSelect a stitch FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch lengthAdjust the stitch width Changing the stitch width CAttach button-fitting foot M Button sewingFeed dogs are lowered DSelect stitch Do not press Thread cutter button Drop feed lever is normally set to the right side Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipper Zipper Insertion JRemove the basting stitching Inserting a side zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch Pin on the left side Needle drop point NTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching BSelect stitch 4 or Elastic attaching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitching DAttach zigzag foot J ESelect a stitch Select stitch 21 or Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD Quilting ABaste the fabric to be quiltedWalking foot is attached Using the optional quilting guide † Walking foot † Presser foot holder Make sure that the quilting foot is not slanted Free-motion quiltingRefer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a stitch 3 or AConnect the foot controller Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerDPress on for stitch width control setting EPress Back key Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching BSelect stitch Reinforcement Stitching BAttach buttonhole foot aEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 110 Darning Select stitch 58 or 112 Eyelet Stitching CAdjust either the stitch width or the stitchEyelet Stitching 6.0 or Eyelet stitch Decorative Stitching CAttach zigzag foot J FagotingDecorative Stitching DSelect stitch 32 or DTrim along the stitches Scallop stitchingGAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper Be careful not to cut the stitches DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers SmockingCSewinchparallel. stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 Smooth the gathers by ironing them Shell tuck stitching AFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot JCSelect stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension Heirloom stitching AInstall the wing needleJoining CSelect stitch 120 DStart sewing EPress on the LCD Pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirroredDSew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Changing the stitch densityChanging the pattern size CPressselected. until the desired stitch density is BPress Setting key CPress for character spacing Adjusting the character spacingSpace between alphanumeric characters can be adjusted Changing the length for satin stitches Realigning the pattern FPresspanel. Settings key on the operationGPress For vertical pattern Adjustment Select BSelect the first pattern Combining patternsHPress Back key CSelect the next pattern AAfter.the patterns have been combined, press Up to 70 patterns can be combinedRepeating patterns Turns to You can now sew Specified pattern repeatedly APress Mirroring a pattern imageChecking the pattern Screen for checking the pattern is displayed BPresspanel. Memory key on the operation CCheck the contents, and then pressSaving patterns Retrieving a pattern Press Deleting a saved pattern Saved pattern in a pocket can be deletedSaved pattern and the pocket are deleted Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDrawing a sketch of the pattern Prepare a grid sheet set Entering the pattern data GAfter all points have been entered, press Inserting a new point Editing the pattern dataBUse BPress to delete the point Examples of designs Point Embroidery Following is necessary for embroidering Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare Embroidery thread option Embroidery step by step Embroidering Neatly This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot Q Attaching the Embroidery FootAttaching the embroidery foot FHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shown Attaching the Embroidery FootTurn the screwdriver toward the back Set the embroidery foot perpendicular Removing the embroidery foot EAttach the presser foot holder Attaching the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the Embroidery Unit CSlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm DTurn on the sewing machine BPress , and then press Removing the embroidery unitARemove the embroidery frame CTurn off the sewing machine † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop Preparing the FabricAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Embroidery frame medium Setting the fabric in the embroidery framePreparing the Fabric Embroidery frame small option Embroidery sheet Medium Option Embroidery sheet large option BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame For details, refer to Attaching the Embroidery Frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frameFor details, refer to Winding/Installing the Bobbin Attaching the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame Selecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery Patterns † Setting the display while embroideringLCD liquid crystal display operation Operation keys 152 LCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters Press this key to change the thread settings Press this key again to cancel multi- colorExample Selecting an embroidery pattern Selecting alphanumeric characters Specify the characters for embroidery Select the pattern Selecting an embroidery patternSelecting a frame pattern Select the frame shape CTurn on the sewing machine DPress On the screen Using an embroidery cardSelect the stitch ESelect a pattern Embroidering EmbroideringEmbroidering a pattern Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c Display will return to the initial screen EPress Start/stop buttonHPress Start/stop button again Cut the excess thread ASelect an appliqué pattern AppliquéingPrepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric Applique Material is displayed on the screen 160 Adjusting the layout and the size Editing and Saving PatternsEditing and Saving Patterns Layout key Size keyChange position keys Rotation key Simply increase the tension slightly to continue sewing Connecting character patterns Stitching starting point is set to lower left of the designEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to Resewing APress Start/stop button to stop the sewing machine ASet the upper thread or bobbin thread Press Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering Forward one stitch increases the stitch number ETurn off the sewing machine KRestart the embroidery Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions Tajima .dst Embroidery Data Using the Memory Function Switch screens using Previous page keySelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer 170 ESelect the pattern you wish to retrieve Switch screens usingGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering FPress 172 Appendix Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface FRemove the bobbin case Care and Maintenance Do not apply oil to the bobbin case Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle Has a burr on it Troubleshooting Upper thread was not Correct the upper threading Threaded correctly, or the bobbin Dust has accumulated under Remove the needle plate cover Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperAuthorized service center Direction Press the needle position button No pattern selected Select a pattern Embroidery unit is not Attach the embroidery unitAttached Bobbin case, etc., is plugged up Needle may break and cause injury Error messagesWas pushed at a LCD screen other than the sewing LCD screen Stitch function With the My Custom Stitch function On the LCD was pressed when no card was insertedWhile embroidering, data is written to the Removable Disk Lever is lowered Troubleshooting Stops refer to When the embroidery unit is attachedEmbroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not Unit is attached BPresspanel. Setting key in the operation Adjusting the LCDCanceling the operation beep Operation beep AWhile holding Settings key pressed, turn on the machine When the following screen appears, upgrading is completedUpgrading Your Machines Software Index Index 188 129 122 Saving patterns 169 English XE3848-101②