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Brother 885-V35/V37 operation manual ETurn off the sewing machine, KRestart the embroidery

Models: 885-V35/V37

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dPress .

XThe selected pattern is turned off, and it returns to the initial embroidery screen.

eTurn off the sewing machine.

Note

zAlways detach the embroidery unit when you move the sewing machine.

fTurnthe pattern.on the sewing machine, and then select

Memo

zIf you have changed the embroidery size and/or layout before turning off the machine, make the same setting changes again before restarting embroidering. For details, refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 161).

g Press .

hPress .

iPress (Forward one color) to move to the beginning of the color you want to embroider.

jPress (Forward one stitch) to increase the needle count.

If is pressed continuously, it moves

forward 1 —> 9 —>30 stitches.			4
forward 1 —> 9 —>30 stitches.

Move forward to about 10 stitches before the total number of stitches confirmed in b.

kRestart the embroidery.

Editing and Saving Patterns 167

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Brother 885-V35/V37 operation manual ETurn off the sewing machine, KRestart the embroidery

Contents

Product Code 885-V35/V37 Page Introduction Important Safety InstructionsFor repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Contents Useful Functions Stitch Setting ChartUseful Sewing Tips Overcasting StitchesCare and Maintenance Using the Memory FunctionTroubleshooting Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchBuilt-in stitches Machine FeaturesIncluded accessories Accessories10.*1 Following are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionStart/stop button Operation buttonsMemory key Operation panelGetting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machineTo +9 Adjustment Changing the machine settingsLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Viewing the LCDLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation DWhen settings are complete, press Back key BPresspanel. Settings key on the displayATurn on the sewing machine CPress the item to be setDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to Checking machine operating proceduresBPress Sewing machine help key on the display panel CPress the item to be displayedBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin This model Other modelStart/stop button lights up in orange Winding/Installing the BobbinFor embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Press Start/stop button once LSlide the sewing speed controller to the rightWhen the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat Install the bobbin wound with thread Installing the bobbinEWind the bobbin again Actual sizeBe careful not to drop the bobbin Bobbin cover opensBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Cutter cuts the threadReattach the bobbin cover When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessaryBInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case CPass the bobbin thread through the slotGetting Ready About the spool of thread Upper ThreadingUpper Threading Information about the spools of thread is described belowATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot lever Threading the upper threadPresser foot is raised Passshownthebelow.thread through the guides in the order Thread take-up lever Upper threading is finished Such a case, start from m againBThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin needleHTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select a Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the frontJPress IPressKPress Back key LStart sewingReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Ball point needle gold colored Checking the needleTransparent nylon thread Embroidery needlesDLower the presser foot lever Replacing the needleInstall the twin needle in the same way Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser FootPresser foot is attached ARemove the presser foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holderFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Presser foot is removed from the presser barSewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces Using extension tableFree-arm sewing ARemove the flat bed attachmentSewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedureSelecting stitching Stitch typesSewing ESelect the stitch type † When selecting a decorative stitchTo select a different stitch type, press Back key Page, and Next page key displays the next† Example BUS Selecting charactersCPlace the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricFabric is now positioned to be sewn Starting to sew Using the operation buttonBPress Start/stop button once DCut the threadsSewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller Using the foot controllerATurn off the sewing machine GCut the threadsFor details, refer to Starting to sew Securing the stitchingMachine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Machine stops sewingRelease Start/stop button or foot controller Sewing stitches Cutting the threadBRaisefabric.the presser foot lever, then remove Using the thread cutter Adjusting the stitch width Setting the StitchSetting the Stitch Means the setting cannot be adjustedAdjusting the thread tension Adjusting the stitch lengthCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightUpper thread is too loose ATurn on the machine Useful FunctionsCPress on the LCD Useful Functions Automatically cutting the threadBPress the stitch selection CPress on the screenWithout programmed thread cutting Mirroring stitchesPress on the screen Default stitch length is 2.5 mm Saving stitch settingsCSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress EPressTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thin fabrics Sewing hook-and-loop fastenerUseful Sewing Tips Sewing an even seam Allowance Sewing stretch fabricsAligning the fabric with a needle plate marking Aligning the fabric with the presser footUtility Stitches Utility stitches Stitch Setting ChartStitch Setting Chart Stitch Name Side cutter is optional Other stitches Only Pattern for making adjustmentYes Not YesSmall Preventing fraying in medium Weight and thin fabrics 5.0 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches 4.0Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JSide cutter is attached Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterILowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start HPosition the fabric in the side cutterSeam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn Basting Basic StitchingBasic stitching For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Changing the needle positionBlind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind hem stitching on AReverse the skirt or pantsDFold back the fabric inside along the basting Blind Hem StitchingFAttach blind hem foot R GSelect a stitchNeedle is too far to the left If the needle catches too much of the hem foldIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Needle is too far to the rightButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing Size of the buttonhole is set 25 mm 1inch on the scaleCAttach buttonhole foot a DSelect a stitchFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Adjust the stitch width Adjust the stitch lengthChanging the density of the stitching Changing the stitch widthFeed dogs are lowered Button sewingCAttach button-fitting foot M DSelect stitchDrop feed lever is normally set to the right side Do not press Thread cutter buttonInserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionJRemove the basting stitching Zipper InsertionWrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipperPin on the left side Needle drop point NTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape BSelect stitch 4 orElastic attaching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingDAttach zigzag foot J ESelect a stitch Appliqué stitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingSelect stitch 21 or Piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCDABaste the fabric to be quilted QuiltingWalking foot is attached † Walking foot † Presser foot holder Using the optional quilting guideRefer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder Free-motion quiltingMake sure that the quilting foot is not slanted Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a stitch 3 orDPress on for stitch width control setting Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerAConnect the foot controller EPress Back keyTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching BSelect stitchBAttach buttonhole foot a Reinforcement StitchingEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 110 Select stitch 58 or Darning112 Eyelet Stitching CAdjust either the stitch width or the stitchEyelet Stitching 6.0 or Eyelet stitchDecorative Stitching Decorative Stitching FagotingCAttach zigzag foot J DSelect stitch 32 orGAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper Scallop stitchingDTrim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the stitchesCSewinchparallel. stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 SmockingDPull the bobbin threads to create gathers Smooth the gathers by ironing themAFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J Shell tuck stitchingCSelect stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension Joining AInstall the wing needleHeirloom stitching CSelect stitchDStart sewing 120Pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored EPress on the LCDDSew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing patterns Changing the pattern size Changing the stitch densitySewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns CPressselected. until the desired stitch density isSpace between alphanumeric characters can be adjusted Adjusting the character spacingBPress Setting key CPress for character spacing Changing the length for satin stitchesGPress For vertical pattern Adjustment FPresspanel. Settings key on the operationRealigning the pattern SelectHPress Back key Combining patternsBSelect the first pattern CSelect the next patternRepeating patterns Up to 70 patterns can be combinedAAfter.the patterns have been combined, press Turns to You can now sew Specified pattern repeatedlyChecking the pattern Mirroring a pattern imageAPress Screen for checking the pattern is displayedSaving patterns CCheck the contents, and then pressBPresspanel. Memory key on the operation Retrieving a pattern PressSaved pattern in a pocket can be deleted Deleting a saved patternSaved pattern and the pocket are deleted Drawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Prepare a grid sheet setGAfter all points have been entered, press Entering the pattern dataBUse Editing the pattern dataInserting a new point BPress to delete the pointPoint Examples of designsEmbroidery What to prepare Embroidering NeatlyFollowing is necessary for embroidering Embroidery thread optionEmbroidering Neatly Embroidery step by stepAttaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot QAttaching the embroidery foot Turn the screwdriver toward the back Attaching the Embroidery FootFHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shown Set the embroidery foot perpendicularEAttach the presser foot holder Removing the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitDTurn on the sewing machine CSlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine armARemove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unitBPress , and then press CTurn off the sewing machinePreparing the Fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Preparing the Fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame medium Embroidery frame small optionMedium Option Embroidery sheet large option Embroidery sheetFor details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameFor details, refer to Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to attach the embroidery frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Removing the embroidery frameCopyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types LCD liquid crystal display operation † Setting the display while embroideringSelecting Embroidery Patterns Operation keysLCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters 152Press this key again to cancel multi- color Press this key to change the thread settingsExample Selecting an embroidery pattern Specify the characters for embroidery Selecting alphanumeric charactersSelecting a frame pattern Selecting an embroidery patternSelect the pattern Select the frame shapeSelect the stitch Using an embroidery cardCTurn on the sewing machine DPress On the screen ESelect a patternEmbroidering a pattern EmbroideringEmbroidering Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown cHPress Start/stop button again EPress Start/stop buttonDisplay will return to the initial screen Cut the excess threadPrepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric AppliquéingASelect an appliqué pattern Applique Material is displayed on the screen160 Editing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layout and the sizeEditing and Saving Patterns Change position keys Size keyLayout key Rotation keySimply increase the tension slightly to continue sewing Stitching starting point is set to lower left of the design Connecting character patternsEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to APress Start/stop button to stop the sewing machine ResewingStopping while embroidering Thread runs out partway through a designASet the upper thread or bobbin thread Press Forward one stitch increases the stitch numberKRestart the embroidery ETurn off the sewing machineEmbroidery data precautions Using the Memory FunctionPrecautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data Tajima .dst Embroidery DataSwitch screens using Previous page key Using the Memory FunctionSelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting 170 Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computerGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering Switch screens usingESelect the pattern you wish to retrieve FPress172 Appendix Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race FRemove the bobbin caseDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceCorrectly install the needle TroubleshootingPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Has a burr on itTroubleshooting Threaded correctly, or the bobbin Upper thread was not Correct the upper threadingAuthorized service center Direction Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperDust has accumulated under Remove the needle plate cover Press the needle position buttonAttached Embroidery unit is not Attach the embroidery unitNo pattern selected Select a pattern Bobbin case, etc., is plugged upWas pushed at a LCD screen other than the sewing LCD screen Error messagesNeedle may break and cause injury Stitch functionWhile embroidering, data is written to the Removable Disk On the LCD was pressed when no card was insertedWith the My Custom Stitch function Lever is loweredTroubleshooting Embroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not When the embroidery unit is attachedStops refer to Unit is attachedCanceling the operation beep Adjusting the LCDBPresspanel. Setting key in the operation Operation beepWhen the following screen appears, upgrading is completed AWhile holding Settings key pressed, turn on the machineUpgrading Your Machines Software Index Index188 129 122 Saving patterns 169 English XE3848-101②