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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China

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Operation Manual GETTING READY SEWING BASICSUTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions 7 For a longer service life 8 For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDSEWING BASICS ContentsGETTING READY UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Stitch SettingsCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingSewing Machine Features Introductiona Easy upper threading b One-touch lower threadingAccessories AccessoriesIncluded accessories Memo Optional accessoriesThe following are available as optional accessories Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsMachine Needle and presser foot section Operation buttonsOperation panel Stitch mode keys h-j@ A C Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsPage 1 GETTING READY Power 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 the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine Understanding the LCD Screens Memoa Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Twin needle/needle stop positionChanging the Machine Settings Changing the settingsVarious sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine SettingsMemo GETTING READYList of stitch or machine attributes AttributeAdjusting the brightness of the LCD Changing the Machine SettingsWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Memoa Spool pin b Spool cap Winding/Installing the Bobbina Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool MemoGETTING READY mPress start/stop button once Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo GETTING READY Installing the bobbinMemo Winding/Installing the Bobbin MemoMemo hReattach the bobbin coverMemo Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread Upper Threading Memo GETTING READYUpper Threading Threading the needleMemo GETTING READY X The thread is passed through the eye of the needleUpper Threading Using the twin needleThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader dInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft MemoGETTING READY When changing the sewing direction Upper ThreadingPulling up the bobbin thread GETTING READYa Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case fReattach the bobbin coverReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their uses WeightMemo GETTING READYChecking the needle Replacing the needlemachine starts sewing Replacing the NeedleInstall the twin needle in the same way GETTING READYa Needle clamp screw b Screwdriver a Needle stopperPresser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot The presser foot presses down on the fabricGETTING READY d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder Replacing the Presser FootUsing the optional walking foot GETTING READYeAttach the presser foot holder MemoReplacing the Presser Foot Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric GETTING READYSewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces GETTING READY Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthSEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterGeneral sewing procedure SewingPositioning the fabric SewingStarting to sew Using the operation buttonsUsing the foot controller SEWING BASICSSewing cTurn on the sewing machineSecuring the stitching MemoePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller MemoSewing Cutting the thread SEWING BASICSChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch widthMemo SEWING BASICSMemo Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Useful Functions Changing the needle stop positionFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesUseful Functions MemodPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and then press start/stop button onceUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsUseful Sewing Tips foot will return to its normal positionAligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing an even seam allowanceSEWING BASICS using overcasting foot “G” using the optional side cutterSatin stitching using the sewing 3 UTILITY STITCHESPreset utility stitch Selecting StitchingSelecting stitch types and patternsSelecting stitching † Character stitches No.01-55† Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Selecting StitchingWith direct selection With number selectionPreset utility stitch MemoMemo MemoSelecting Stitching To select a different stitch† To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one MemoUTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” UTILITY STITCHES2-point 3-pointSewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Overcasting Stitchesa Remove the presser foot b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needleMemo UTILITY STITCHEShSelect a stitch jPosition the fabric in the side cutterBasic Stitching Basic StitchingBasic stitching 3 4 5 For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” pageUTILITY STITCHES Changing the needle positionBlind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching UTILITY STITCHES If the needle catches too much of the hem foldButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing If the button does not fit in the button guide platecAttach buttonhole foot “A” dSelect a stitchDo not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch widthMemo Button sewing UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing kWhen you are finished attaching the buttonMemo Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperA zipper can be sewn in place UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion b Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the Inserting a side zipperUTILITY STITCHES Zipper Insertion hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I”UTILITY STITCHES o Remove the basting stitchingSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attachedUTILITY STITCHES dAttach zigzag foot “J”Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching UTILITY STITCHESPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching a 6.5 mm 1/4 inchUTILITY STITCHES QuiltingMemo Free-motion quilting aTurn off the sewing machinebholder Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingSatin stitching using the sewing speed controller UTILITY STITCHESgPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear MemoAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching fPress. or Stitch width keys to selectReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching UTILITY STITCHESReinforcement Stitching MemoUTILITY STITCHES Eyelet StitchingMemo Decorative Stitching Decorative StitchingVarious decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Fagoting UTILITY STITCHESScallop stitching SmockingDecorative Stitching of the upper thread” pageShell tuck stitching UTILITY STITCHESJoining Heirloom stitchingDecorative Stitching a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowanceUTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching a 4 mm 3/16 inchSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns UTILITY STITCHESCombining patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsaSelect the first pattern MemoRepeat sewing patterns Checking the selected patternUTILITY STITCHES a Single b RepeatedMirror imaging the pattern dPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns aSelect a stitchSaving patterns MemoUTILITY STITCHES a Normal b Mirror-imagedRetrieving a pattern MemoMemo MemoRealigning the pattern UTILITY STITCHESSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns hPress or Stitch width keysUTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX Stitch Settings Utility stitchesAPPENDIX LeftStitch Settings Stitch NameHem stitching Buttonhole stitch APPENDIXRick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching Stitch Settings PatternPresser Foot Twin NeedleAPPENDIX Other stitchesMemo Stitch Settings 1 Pattern for making adjustment2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern MemoCare and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance Removing the needle plateTroubleshooting APPENDIXTroubleshooting The upper threadbreaks The lower thread isAPPENDIX skippedThe thread tension is incorrectTroubleshooting the LCDError messages APPENDIXTroubleshooting Cancelling the operation beep Nothing appears in the LCDOperation beep APPENDIXdPress. or Stitch width keys to select TroubleshootingePress Cancel/clear key or OK key Numerics IndexIndex 67, 110 APPENDIXutility decorative stitches English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China