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- Page 1 Operation Manual KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing Machine SEWING BASICS Product Code: 885-E33/E34 UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY • While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, INSTRUCTIONS discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it Please read these safety instructions before by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other part attempting to use the machine. - Page 4 • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs For additional product information, visit our web with the fuse cover omitted. site at www.brother.com • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..... 1 BASIC STITCHING .......... 30 Basic stitching ............31 BLIND HEM STITCHING ......... 31 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING BUTTONHOLE SEWING ......... 33 MACHINE ........... 4 Button sewing ............35 ACCESSORIES ........... 4 ZIPPER INSERTION ......... 36 Included accessories .......... -
Page 6: Knowing Your Sewing Machine
10 Needle set XC8834-021 • This foot controller can be used on the machine 11 Twin needle 131096-121 with product code 885-E33/E34. The product Ball point needle XD0360-021 code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. (gold colored) • The screw of the presser foot holder is available... -
Page 7: Optional Accessories
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For models equipped with an open type flat bed Optional accessories attachment Open the compartment as illustrated below. The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. Depending on the model you purchased, the following accessory may be included. -
Page 8: Names Of Machine Parts And Their Functions
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE D Foot controller (page 9) NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS E Foot controller jack/socket (page 9) AND THEIR FUNCTIONS F Feed dog position lever (page 36 and 41) G Presser foot lever (page 16) The illustrations in this operation manual may differ H Thread guide (page 11 and 17) from the actual machine. -
Page 9: Operation Buttons
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) Operation buttons The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) The operation buttons differ depending on the (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed sewing machine model. -
Page 10: Using Your Sewing Machine
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Storing the spool cap USING YOUR SEWING The included spool cap (large, medium, small) MACHINE can be stored by attaching it to the spool pin as illustrated below. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. -
Page 11: Power Supply
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply CAUTION • When connecting the foot controller, be sure Insert the plug into a wall outlet. to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Depress the foot controller to start sewing, and adjust the sewing speed by changing the pressing force. -
Page 12: Changing The Needle Stop Position
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the needle stop position Cancelling the operation beep Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time a key is pressed. This setting can be needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. - Page 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION CAUTION • Only use the bobbin that comes with this • If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned machine or bobbins of the same type (part correctly, the thread may become tangled code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).
- Page 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note • When using the foot controller to operate the sewing machine, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. • When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button is disabled (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). 3 Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-tension disk.
- Page 15 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo Pull the thread and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat. • When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound;...
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Page 16: Lower Threading
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE (For models equipped with the sewing speed Slide the button and open the cover. controller) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position. Memo 1 Cover 2 Slide button • When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in around the bobbin, the machine will make a... -
Page 17: Upper Threading
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Memo • The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) Note • If the thread is not correctly inserted Raise the needle to its highest position... - Page 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION CAUTION • When threading the upper thread, carefully • Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, follow the instructions. If the upper threading otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. is not correct, the thread may become tangled • Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding or the needle may bend or break.
- Page 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo Pass the thread as illustrated below. • If the needle is not raised, the thread take- up lever cannot be threaded. Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take-up lever.
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Page 20: Drawing Up The Lower Thread
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Using the needle threader (for models Release the needle threader lever. Then pull equipped with the needle threader) the loop of the thread. CAUTION • The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. -
Page 21: Replacing The Needle
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions 1 Turn the handwheel so 2 Press the Needle position that the mark on the button (for the models Be sure to observe the following precautions wheel points up. -
Page 22: Checking The Needle
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo Replacing the needle • The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. Raise the needle in the following way. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. -
Page 23: Sewing With The Twin Needle
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE • Do not apply strong force when loosening or CAUTION tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be • Use only twin needles that have been made for damaged. this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break, and damage the machine. -
Page 24: Replacing The Presser Foot
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Thread the upper thread for the right needle Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to in the same way as the left needle. each other. Without passing the thread through the Note needle bar thread guide, manually thread the • When using the twin needle, the stitches may become right needle. -
Page 25: Removing The Presser Foot Holder
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If the sewing machine has been turned on, Raise the presser foot lever to check that the turn it off. presser foot is securely attached. CAUTION Removing the presser foot holder • Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the... -
Page 26: Sewing Basics
SEWING BASICS SEWING Selecting a stitch When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight Basic sewing operations are described below. stitch ( left needle position) is selected. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Turn on the sewing machine. CAUTION (For models equipped with the stitch category • While the machine is in operation, pay special... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Stitch Length And Width
SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch length and Starting to sew width Raise the needle in the following way. ■ [Example] Selecting stitch . Press (stitch selection keys) to select stitch 04. 1 Turn the handwheel so 2 Press the Needle position that the mark on the button (for the models wheel points up. -
Page 28: Thread Tension
SEWING BASICS ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching, pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. 1 Sewing speed controller Start sewing in the following way. -
Page 29: Useful Sewing Tips
SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your 1 Wrong side sewing projects are described below. Refer to these 2 Surface tips when sewing your project. 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on Trial sewing surface of fabric Solution... -
Page 30: Sewing Curves
SEWING BASICS While holding zigzag foot “J” level, hold the Sewing curves presser foot locking pin pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever. Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. 1 Presser foot locking pin (black button) When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag... -
Page 31: Sewing Thin Fabrics
SEWING BASICS Make sure that the needle passes through the hook- Stitching cylindrical pieces and-loop fastener by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to before sewing. And then, sew the edge of the hook- sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs, or and-loop fastener at a slow speed. -
Page 32: Utility Stitches
UTILITY STITCHES Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric OVERCASTING STITCHES against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. -
Page 33: Basic Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES CAUTION BLIND HEM STITCHING • Be sure to turn off the main power before You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, may occur if the foot controller or (start/ without the stitch showing. - Page 34 UTILITY STITCHES Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Desired edge of 1 Arm 5 5 mm (3/16 inch) 6 Basting...
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Page 35: Buttonhole Sewing
UTILITY STITCHES <Normal fabric> Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No. Buttonhole stitch 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric ■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle does not catch the hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the “-”... - Page 36 UTILITY STITCHES Use chalk to mark the position and length of Select a stitch. the buttonhole on the fabric. Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.
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Page 37: Button Sewing
UTILITY STITCHES Note ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics • If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use does not feed, sew with the coarser (longer) a gimp thread. stitch. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot “A”... -
Page 38: Zipper Insertion
UTILITY STITCHES Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle the feed dog position lever to the side. correctly goes into the two holes of the button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes. -
Page 39: Attach Zigzag Foot "J
UTILITY STITCHES CAUTION CAUTION • Be sure to turn off the main power before • Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries needle does not hit the presser foot before you may occur if the foot controller or (start/ start sewing. -
Page 40: Sewing Stretch Fabrics And Elastic Tape
UTILITY STITCHES SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. 1 Elastic tape 2 Pin Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No. Attach zigzag foot “J”. Stretch stitch Select a stitch. 3-point zigzag stitch Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while... -
Page 41: Appliqués
UTILITY STITCHES Memo Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No. • Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of stitching. Joining stitch CAUTION • Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You Hand-look may also be injured. -
Page 42: Quilting
UTILITY STITCHES • For a seam allowance on the left side CAUTION Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch • Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the presser foot and cause injury. -
Page 43: Free-Motion Quilting
UTILITY STITCHES CAUTION • Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the disc-shaped screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break. Slide the feed dog position lever to Free-motion quilting With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. -
Page 44: Reinforcement Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES • A bar tack with a maximum length of about REINFORCEMENT 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn. STITCHING Attach buttonhole foot “A”. Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Select stitch . -
Page 45: Decorative Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the needle and the presser foot lever, Decorative stitch remove the fabric, and cut the thread. Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. -
Page 46: Scallop Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES Select stitch or . Smocking Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch). The decorative stitch created by stitching or (Refer to page 25.) embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The Sew with the center of the presser foot smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric. -
Page 47: Shell Tuck Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of 1 Wrong side of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. fabric 2 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance Fold the fabric along the bias. -
Page 48: Sewing Characters (For Models Equipped With Character Stitches)
UTILITY STITCHES Press the stitch category selection key CAUTION twice and confirm that the character stitch indicator lights up. • Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. • After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. - Page 49 UTILITY STITCHES If you would like to only sew this single After checking the entered characters, start character, start sewing. sewing. If you would like to sew a sequence of • For details on sewing characters, refer to characters, see the following procedure. “Sewing the character stitches”...
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Page 50: Checking Characters
UTILITY STITCHES Select the first character of the new combination. The last character will be deleted. Memo • Repeat step to delete more characters. • You can only delete the last character in a Press the “+” side of (stitch width combination. adjustment key). -
Page 51: Adjusting Stitches (For Models Equipped With Character Stitches)
UTILITY STITCHES Select No. 59 (for making adjustments). ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches) Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, The LCD goes into the stitch adjustment depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the mode. -
Page 52: Appendix
APPENDIX STITCH SETTINGS Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches and mirror image stitches (for models equipped with mirror image stitches) in the following table. CAUTION • When using the twin needle, select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. - Page 53 APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Pattern Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 5.0 (3/16) 0.5 (1/32) Satin scallop Yes* Scallop stitching 2.5–7.0 0.1–1.0 Reinf. stitch ( J ) (3/32–1/4) (1/64–1/16) 4.0 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) Yes* Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0...
- Page 54 APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Pattern Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 6.0 (15/64) 1.5 (1/16) Auto Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 3.0–6.0 1.0–3.0 Reinf.** (1/8–15/64) (1/16–1/8) 5.0 (3/16) 2.0 (1/16) Auto Bound buttonholes 0.0–6.0 0.2–4.0 Reinf.** (0–15/64) (1/64–3/16)
- Page 55 APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Pattern Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 7.0 (1/4) 1.6 (1/16) For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 Reinf. (0–1/4) (1/64–3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 2.0 (1/16) For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 Reinf. (0–1/4) (1/64–3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 (3/32)
- Page 56 APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Pattern Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 7.0 (1/4) 0.4 (1/64) Yes* For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.1–1.0 Reinf. ( J ) (0–1/4) (1/64–1/16) 7.0 (1/4) 0.4 (1/64) Yes* For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.1–1.0 Reinf.
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Page 57: Mirror Image Stitches (For Models Equipped With Mirror Image Stitches)
APPENDIX Mirror image stitches (for models equipped with mirror image stitches) Pattern Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 1.0 (1/16) 2.5 (3/32) Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative Stretch stitch 1.0–3.0 1.0–4.0 Reinf. -
Page 58: Character Stitches (For Models Equipped With Character Stitches)
APPENDIX Pattern Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 7.0 (1/4) 2.0 (1/16) – For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 Reinf. (0–1/4) (1/64–3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 (3/32) Decorative stitch – – For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 Reinf. -
Page 59: Maintenance
APPENDIX MAINTENANCE CAUTION Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are • Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric described below. shock or be injured. Restrictions on oiling Raise the needle and the presser foot. In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
• Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, You can solve most problems by yourself. If you otherwise the upper thread may become need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center tangled, the needle may break or sewing offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit performance may suffer. -
Page 61: Upper Thread Tightened Up
APPENDIX • Looking under the fabric, there is tangled Upper thread tightened up thread in the bobbin case. ■ Symptom • The upper thread appears as a single continuous line. • The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric. (Refer to the illustration below.) • The upper thread has tightened up, and comes out when pulled. -
Page 62: Fabric Is Caught In The Machine And Cannot Be Removed
APPENDIX Symptom 1 Symptom 3 • When the upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric, turn the dial clockwise. Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 1 Lower side of fabric 2 Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric 3 Upper thread If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and cannot... - Page 63 APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. If the fabric cannot be removed, even after completing these steps, contact your nearest If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove authorized service center. them. Remove any threads in the race and around the feed dogs. Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.
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Page 64: Error Message "E6" Appears In The Lcd
APPENDIX Slowly turn the handwheel toward you CAUTION (counterclockwise) and check that the needle bar and feed dogs operate correctly. • Never use bent needles. Bent needles can If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. plate, the machine may be malfunctioning;... - Page 65 APPENDIX Note Turn off the machine. • If the needle is not raised, the upper thread Remove the fabric from the machine. cannot be threaded correctly. Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before • Refer to “Fabric is caught in the machine and threading the upper thread.
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Page 66: List Of Symptoms
APPENDIX List of symptoms ■ Before sewing Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The needle Raise the needle either by turning threader cannot be the handwheel toward you You have not moved the needle holder used. (counterclockwise) so that the mark on page 16 to its highest position. - Page 67 APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference Fabric being sewn Thread is tangled below the needle Lift up the fabric and cut the threads with the machine page 60 plate. below it, and clean the race. cannot be removed. The spool or spool cap is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool cap.
- Page 68 APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. * There is a notch on Replace the needle plate. the left side of the Contact your retailer or the nearest –...
- Page 69 APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in Remove the needle plate cover and page 57 the race. clean the plate and the race. You have not threaded the upper thread Correct the upper threading.
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Page 70: Error Messages
APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 26, 59 The stitch is not The thread is tangled, for example, in Remove the tangle thread. If the thread page 57, 59 sewn correctly. -
Page 71: Index
APPENDIX INDEX Numerics 3-point zigzag stitch ..............38 operation beep ..............68 operation buttons ..............7 operation panel ..............7 accessories ................4 optional accessories ............... 5 adjusting stitches ..............49 overcasting stitches .............. 30 appliqués................39 patchwork stitching ...............39 bar tack .................42 piecing ..................39 basic stitching ..............30, 31 presser foot ................ - Page 72 Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 885-E33/E34 Printed in China XG5911-001...