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Brother 885V97, 885V95 operation manual Getting Ready

Models: 885V95 885V97

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1GETTING READY

The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.

Turning the Machine On/Off	16
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation	18
Winding/Installing the Bobbin	22
Upper Threading	31
Replacing the Needle	39
Replacing the Presser Foot	43
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces	46

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Brother 885V97, 885V95 operation manual Getting Ready

Contents

Product Code 885-V95/V97 Page Introduction Important Safety InstructionsThis machine is intended for household use 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 Upgrading Your Machine’s Software Using USB MediaBuilt-in stitches Machine Features10.*1 AccessoriesIncluded accessories 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 precautionsUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply Unplug 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 When settings are complete, press Back key Presspanel. Settings key on the displayTurn on the sewing machine Press the item to be setPress Next page key to switch to the next Checking machine operating proceduresPress Sewing machine help key on the display panel Press 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 BobbinPlace the spool of thread for the bobbin onto Spool pin For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin threadMake sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Press Start/stop button once Slide 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 sizeInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your right hand Remove the bobbin coverReattach 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 belowPresser foot is raised Threading the upper threadTurn on the machine Raise the presser foot lever Pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below Hand as shown belowPass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide Upper threading is finished Such a case, start from m againUpper thread Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin needleTurn on the sewing machine and select a stitch NeedleStart sewing PressPress Back key Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Ball point needle gold colored Checking the needleTransparent nylon thread Embroidery needlesLower 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 Remove the presser foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holderFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screwSewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces Using extension tableFree-arm sewing Remove the flat bed attachmentSewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedureSelecting stitching Stitch typesSewing Attach the presser footSelect a stitch Select the stitch typeExample BUS Selecting charactersFabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricPlace the fabric under the presser foot 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 stitchingRelease Start/stop button or foot controller Machine stops sewingMachine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction BRaisefabric.the presser foot lever, then remove Cutting the threadSewing stitches BRaise the presser foot lever Using the thread cutterAdjusting 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 Press on the LCD Useful FunctionsTurn on the machine Useful Functions Automatically cutting the threadPress the stitch selection Press on the screenWithout programmed thread cutting Mirroring stitchesDefault stitch length is 2.5 mm Saving stitch settingsCSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress Machine Confirmation message is displayedTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesUseful Sewing Tips Sewing hook-and-loop Fastener2DReleasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black Presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fedSewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing an even seam allowance 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 YesLarge No Yes Large YesSmall Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JSide cutter is attached Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterSeam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn Position the fabric in the side cutterLower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing Basting Basic StitchingBasic stitching Select stitchFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width When 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 Reverse the skirt or pantsFold back the fabric inside along the basting Blind Hem StitchingAttach blind hem foot R Select a stitch For details on free-arm sewing, refer to Free- arm sewingIf the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle catches too much of the hem foldButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing Attach buttonhole foot a Size of the buttonhole is setRaise the presser foot lever, and then remove the fabric Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possiblePress Thread cutter button once Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch widthButton sewing Drop feed lever is normally set to the right side Button is held in placeDo not press Thread cutter button Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionRemove the basting stitching Zipper InsertionWrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipperPin on the left side b Needle drop point Topstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Select stitch 4 orPin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Elastic attachingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAttach zigzag foot J Select a stitch Appliqué stitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingSelect stitch 21 or Piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCDWalking foot is attached QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted 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 Feed dogs are loweredConnect the foot controller Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerPress on for stitch width control setting Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement Stitching Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Select stitch 58 or Darning112 Eyelet Stitching Adjust either the stitch width or the stitchEyelet Stitching Attach monogramming foot NDecorative Stitching Decorative Stitching FagotingCAttach zigzag foot J DSelect stitch 32 orAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper Scallop stitchingTrim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the stitchesSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch SmockingPull the bobbin threads to create gathers Smooth the gathers by ironing themSelect stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension Shell tuck stitchingFold the fabric along the bias Attach zigzag foot J Joining Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle120 DSew along the center of the unfrayed section EPress on the LCDPattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored Sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Changing the stitch densityChanging the pattern size Space between alphanumeric characters can be adjusted Adjusting the character spacingPress Setting key Press for character spacing Changing the length for satin stitchesRealigning the pattern Select the next pattern Combining patternsSelect the first pattern Repeating 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 and the pocket are deleted Deleting a saved patternSaved pattern in a pocket can be deleted Drawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Prepare a grid sheet setAfter all points have been entered, press Entering the pattern dataBUse Editing the pattern dataInserting a new point BPress to delete the pointPoint Examples of designsSteps for embroidering are described in this chapter EmbroideryWhat 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 FootHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shown Set the embroidery foot perpendicularAttach the presser foot holder Removing the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitSlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm Remove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unitPress , and then press Embroidery unit separates from Sewing machineAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopPreparing the Fabric Preparing the Fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameMedium 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 frameEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information LCD liquid crystal display operation Setting the display while embroideringSelecting Embroidery Patterns Operation keysLCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters 152Example Selecting an embroidery pattern Press this key to change the thread settingsPress this key again to cancel multi- color 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 cardTurn on the sewing machine Press On the screen Select a patternChecking the pattern before embroidering EmbroideringEmbroidering After selecting the embroidery pattern, pressEmbroidering a pattern Setting screen. For details, refer to LCDExample Embroidery thread number selected Refer to Threading the upper threadPress Start/stop button again Press Start/stop buttonDisplay will return to the initial screen Cut the excess threadPrepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric AppliquéingSelect an appliqué pattern Applique Material is displayed on the screenMemo Check and adjust the layout Adjusting the layout and the sizeEditing and Saving Patterns Embroidery frame sizeEditing and Saving Patterns Simply increase the tension slightly to continue sewing Enter DEF and press Press Press to turn it to Connecting character patternsStitching starting point is set to lower left of the design Press Start/stop button to stop the sewing machine ResewingStopping while embroidering Thread runs out partway through a designSet the upper thread or bobbin thread Press Press Embroidery key Restart the embroideryTurn on the sewing machine, and then select the pattern Using the Memory Function Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions Tajima .dst Embroidery Data Insert the USB media into the USB port on the computer Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine 172When you have selected a folder Wish to retrieve Switch screens usingAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering Select the desired folder or the pattern youCPress Switch screens using Previous page keySelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting Appendix Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Remove the bobbin caseAlign the and marks Care and MaintenanceDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Correctly 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 threadingDust has accumulated under Remove the needle plate cover Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperPress the needle position button Correct positionAttached 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 function184 Troubleshooting When the embroidery unit is attached Operation beep Adjusting the LCDFollowing screen appears Upgrading Your Machine’s Software Using USB MediaIndex Index190 11, 24 Page Page English 885-V95/V97 XE7929-001