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Brother 885-V35/V37 operation manual Sewing Basics

Models: 885-V35/V37

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2	SEWING BASICS
	The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.
	Sewing	50
	Setting the Stitch	61
	Useful Functions	64
	Useful Sewing Tips	68

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Brother 885-V35/V37 operation manual Sewing Basics

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 Overcasting Stitches Stitch Setting ChartUseful Functions Useful Sewing TipsDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Using the Memory FunctionCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingBuilt-in stitches Machine FeaturesAccessories Included 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 precautionsTurning off the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply Turning on the machineViewing the LCD Changing the machine settingsTo +9 Adjustment LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation CPress the item to be set BPresspanel. Settings key on the displayDWhen settings are complete, press Back key ATurn on the sewing machineCPress the item to be displayed Checking machine operating proceduresDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to BPress Sewing machine help key on the display panelThis model Other model Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinWinding/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 Press Start/stop button once LSlide the sewing speed controller to the rightWhen the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat Actual size Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread EWind the bobbin againCutter cuts the thread Bobbin cover opensBe careful not to drop the bobbin Be sure to insert the bobbin correctlyCPass the bobbin thread through the slot When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessaryReattach the bobbin cover BInsert the bobbin into the bobbin caseGetting Ready Information about the spools of thread is described below Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Upper ThreadingThreading 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 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 frontLStart sewing IPressJPress KPress Back keyNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleReplacing the Needle Embroidery needles Checking the needleBall point needle gold colored Transparent nylon threadDLower 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 Presser foot is removed from the presser bar Removing and attaching the presser foot holderARemove the presser foot For details, refer to Replacing the presser footARemove the flat bed attachment Using extension tableSewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces Free-arm sewingSewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedureStitch types Selecting stitchingSewing Page, and Next page key displays the next † When selecting a decorative stitchESelect the stitch type To select a different stitch type, press Back key† Example BUS Selecting charactersPositioning the fabric CPlace the fabric under the presser footFabric is now positioned to be sewn DCut the threads Using the operation buttonStarting to sew BPress Start/stop button onceGCut the threads Using the foot controllerSewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller ATurn off the sewing machineFor details, refer to Starting to sew Securing the stitchingMachine 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 Means the setting cannot be adjusted Setting the StitchAdjusting the stitch width Setting the StitchUpper thread is too tight Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension Correct thread tensionUpper thread is too loose Useful Functions ATurn on the machineCPress on the LCD CPress on the screen Automatically cutting the threadUseful Functions BPress the stitch selectionMirroring stitches Without programmed thread cuttingPress on the screen EPress Saving stitch settingsDefault stitch length is 2.5 mm CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPressSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSewing hook-and-loop fastener Sewing thin fabricsUseful Sewing Tips Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing stretch fabricsSewing an even seam Allowance Aligning the fabric with a needle plate markingUtility Stitches Utility stitches Stitch Setting ChartStitch Setting Chart Stitch Name Side cutter is optional Not Yes Only Pattern for making adjustmentOther stitches YesSmall 4.0 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GPreventing fraying in medium Weight and thin fabrics 5.0 Overcasting StitchesOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JSide cutter is attached Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterHPosition 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 Changing the needle position FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Basic StitchingAReverse the skirt or pants Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching Blind hem stitching onGSelect a stitch Blind Hem StitchingDFold back the fabric inside along the basting FAttach blind hem foot RNeedle is too far to the right If the needle catches too much of the hem foldNeedle is too far to the left If the needle does not catch the hem foldButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing DSelect a stitch 25 mm 1inch on the scaleSize of the buttonhole is set CAttach buttonhole foot aFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch lengthAdjust the stitch width Changing the density of the stitchingDSelect stitch Button sewingFeed dogs are lowered CAttach button-fitting foot MDrop 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 BSelect stitch 4 or Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingDAttach zigzag foot J ESelect a stitch Appliqué stitchingPiecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Select stitch 21 orQuilting ABaste the fabric to be quiltedWalking foot is attached † Walking foot † Presser foot holder Using the optional quilting guideTurn on the sewing machine, and then select a stitch 3 or Free-motion quiltingRefer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder Make sure that the quilting foot is not slantedEPress Back key Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerDPress on for stitch width control setting AConnect the foot controllerBSelect stitch Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingReinforcement Stitching BAttach buttonhole foot aEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 110 Select stitch 58 or Darning112 6.0 or Eyelet stitch CAdjust either the stitch width or the stitchEyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingDecorative Stitching DSelect stitch 32 or FagotingDecorative Stitching CAttach zigzag foot JBe careful not to cut the stitches Scallop stitchingGAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper DTrim along the stitchesSmooth the gathers by ironing them SmockingCSewinchparallel. stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersShell tuck stitching AFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot JCSelect stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension CSelect stitch AInstall the wing needleJoining Heirloom stitchingDStart sewing 120EPress 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 CPressselected. until the desired stitch density is Changing the stitch densityChanging the pattern size Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsChanging the length for satin stitches Adjusting the character spacingSpace between alphanumeric characters can be adjusted BPress Setting key CPress for character spacingSelect FPresspanel. Settings key on the operationGPress For vertical pattern Adjustment Realigning the patternCSelect the next pattern Combining patternsHPress Back key BSelect the first patternTurns to You can now sew Specified pattern repeatedly Up to 70 patterns can be combinedRepeating patterns AAfter.the patterns have been combined, pressScreen for checking the pattern is displayed Mirroring a pattern imageChecking the pattern APressRetrieving a pattern Press CCheck the contents, and then pressSaving patterns BPresspanel. Memory key on the operationDeleting a saved pattern Saved pattern in a pocket can be deletedSaved pattern and the pocket are deleted Prepare a grid sheet set Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchGAfter all points have been entered, press Entering the pattern dataBPress to delete the point Editing the pattern dataBUse Inserting a new pointPoint Examples of designsEmbroidery Embroidery thread option Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare Following is necessary for embroideringEmbroidering Neatly Embroidery step by stepThis section describes how to attach the embroidery foot Q Attaching the Embroidery FootAttaching the embroidery foot Set the embroidery foot perpendicular Attaching the Embroidery FootTurn the screwdriver toward the back FHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shownEAttach 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 armCTurn off the sewing machine Removing the embroidery unitARemove the embroidery frame BPress , and then press† When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop Preparing the FabricAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Embroidery frame small option Setting the fabric in the embroidery framePreparing the Fabric Embroidery frame mediumMedium Option Embroidery sheet large option Embroidery sheetFor details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameAttaching the embroidery frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frameFor details, refer to Winding/Installing the Bobbin Attaching the Embroidery FrameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Removing the embroidery frameSelecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types Operation keys † Setting the display while embroideringLCD liquid crystal display operation Selecting Embroidery PatternsLCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters 152Press this key to change the thread settings Press this key again to cancel multi- colorExample Selecting an embroidery pattern Specify the characters for embroidery Selecting alphanumeric charactersSelect the frame shape Selecting an embroidery patternSelecting a frame pattern Select the patternESelect a pattern Using an embroidery cardSelect the stitch CTurn on the sewing machine DPress On the screenPrepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c EmbroideringEmbroidering a pattern EmbroideringCut the excess thread EPress Start/stop buttonHPress Start/stop button again Display will return to the initial screenApplique Material is displayed on the screen AppliquéingPrepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric ASelect an appliqué pattern160 Adjusting the layout and the size Editing and Saving PatternsEditing and Saving Patterns Rotation key Size keyChange position keys Layout keySimply 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 APress Start/stop button to stop the sewing machine ResewingForward one stitch increases the stitch number Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering ASet the upper thread or bobbin thread PressKRestart the embroidery ETurn off the sewing machineTajima .dst Embroidery Data Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save DataUsing the Memory Function Switch screens using Previous page keySelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting 170 Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computerFPress Switch screens usingGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering ESelect the pattern you wish to retrieve172 Appendix FRemove the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceHas a burr on it TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot leverTroubleshooting Threaded correctly, or the bobbin Upper thread was not Correct the upper threadingPress the needle position button Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperAuthorized service center Direction Dust has accumulated under Remove the needle plate coverBobbin case, etc., is plugged up Embroidery unit is not Attach the embroidery unitAttached No pattern selected Select a patternStitch function Error messagesWas pushed at a LCD screen other than the sewing LCD screen Needle may break and cause injuryLever is lowered On the LCD was pressed when no card was insertedWhile embroidering, data is written to the Removable Disk With the My Custom Stitch functionTroubleshooting Unit is attached When the embroidery unit is attachedEmbroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not Stops refer toOperation beep Adjusting the LCDCanceling the operation beep BPresspanel. Setting key in the operationAWhile holding Settings key pressed, turn on the machine When the following screen appears, upgrading is completedUpgrading Your Machines Software Index Index188 129 122 Saving patterns 169 English XE3848-101②

SEWING BASICS

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Useful Sewing Tips