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Brother 888-G12 Operation Manual

Brother 888-G12 Operation Manual (212 pages)

Embroidery and Sewing Machine

Brand: Brother | Category: Sewing Machine | Size: 13.2 MB

Table of Contents

Trademarks
6
What You Can Do with this Machine
7
Table of Contents
8
Basic Operations
11
Chapter 1 GETTING READY

12
- Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
  12
- Machine
  12
- Needle and Presser Foot Section
  13
- Embroidery Unit
  13
- Operation Buttons
  14
- Operation Panel and Operation Keys
  14
- Using the Flat Bed Attachment
  15
- Included Accessories
  16
- Optional Accessories
  17
- Using the Utility Stitch Tables in the "Sewing" Section
  18
- Turning the Machine On/Off
  19
- Turning on the Machine
  20
- Turning off the Machine
  20
- Select Machine Setting for the First Time
  20
- LCD Operation
  21
- Viewing the LCD
  21
- Using the Settings Key
  23
- Adjusting Input Sensitivity for Operation Keys
  26
- Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Flash Drive
  27
- Checking Machine Operating Procedures
  27
- Winding/Installing the Bobbin
  28
- Winding the Bobbin
  28
- Installing the Bobbin
  31
- Upper Threading
  34
- Threading the Upper Thread
  34
- Threading the Needle
  36
- Threading the Needle Manually (Without Using the Needle Threader)
  37
- Pulling up the Bobbin Thread
  37
- Using the Twin Needle
  38
- Replacing the Needle
  40
- Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
  40
- Checking the Needle
  41
- Replacing the Needle
  41
- Replacing the Presser Foot
  43
- Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot Holder
  44
Chapter 2 STARTING to SEW

45
- Sewing
  45
- Stitch Types
  45
- Sewing a Stitch
  45
- Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
  48
- Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
  48
- Setting the Stitch
  50
- Setting the Stitch Width
  50
- Setting the Stitch Length
  50
- Setting the "L/R Shift
  51
- Setting the Thread Tension
  51
- Saving Stitch Settings
  52
- Useful Functions
  53
- Automatically Cutting the Thread
  53
- Mirroring Stitches
  53
- Adjusting the Presser Foot Pressure
  53
- Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)
  54
- Pivoting
  54
- Sewing with Free Motion Mode
  55
- Hands-Free Raising and Lifting of the Presser Foot
  56
- Stitch Setting Chart
  57
Chapter 3 STARTING to EMBROIDER

62
- Embroidery Step by Step
  62
- Attaching the Embroidery Foot
  63
- Attaching the Embroidery Unit
  64
- Embroidery Attractive Finishes
  66
- Preparing the Fabric
  67
- Attaching Iron-On Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric
  67
- Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
  68
- Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges
  70
- Attaching the Embroidery Frame
  71
- Selecting Embroidery Patterns
  72
- Copyright Information
  72
- Embroidery Pattern Types
  72
- Selecting an Embroidery Pattern
  72
- Confirming the Pattern Position
  73
- Checking the Pattern Position
  73
- Previewing the Selected Pattern
  73
- Embroidering
  74
- Embroidering a Pattern
  74
- Changing the Thread Color Display
  75
- Sewing
  77
- Chapter1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES
  77
- Sewing Tips
  78
- Trial Sewing
  78
- Changing the Sewing Direction
  78
- Sewing Curves
  78
- Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
  78
- Sewing an Even Seam Allowance
  79
- Sewing Various Fabrics
  80
- Sewing Thick Fabrics
  80
- Sewing Thin Fabrics
  80
- Sewing Stretch Fabrics
  81
- Sewing Leathers or Vinyl Fabrics
  81
- Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener Tape
  81
- Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES
  82
- Basic Stitching
  82
- Basting
  82
- Blind Hem Stitching
  84
- Overcasting Stitches
  87
- Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Overcasting Foot "G
  87
- Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Zigzag Foot "J
  88
- Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using the Side Cutter (Sold Separately with some Models)
  88
- Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
  90
- Buttonhole Sewing
  90
- Button Sewing
  93
- Zipper Insertion
  95
- Inserting a Centered Zipper
  95
- Inserting a Side Zipper
  96
- Zipper/Piping Insertion
  99
- Inserting a Centered Zipper
  99
- Inserting a Piping
  100
- Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
  101
- Stretch Stitching
  101
- Elastic Attaching
  101
- Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
  102
- Appliqué Stitching
  102
- Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching
  103
- Piecing
  103
- Quilting
  105
- Free Motion Quilting
  106
- Satin Stitching Using the Sewing Speed Controller
  110
- Reinforcement Stitching
  111
- Triple Stretch Stitching
  111
- Bar Tack Stitching
  111
- Darning
  112
- Eyelet Stitching
  114
- Stitch Number
  114
- Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves
  115
- Zigzag Stitch
  115
- Stitch
  115
- Decorative Stitching
  117
- Fagoting
  117
- Patchwork Join Stitch
  117
- Patchwork Double Overlock Stitch 2-08 43
  117
- Couching Stitch 2-09 44
  117
- Scallop Stitching
  118
- Smocking
  118
- Shell Tuck Stitching
  119
- Joining
  119
- Heirloom Stitching
  120
- Decorative Sewing
  123
- Chapter 1 CHARACTER / DECORATIVE STITCHES
  124
- Selecting Stitch Patterns
  124
- Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
  124
- Characters
  124
- Sewing Stitch Patterns
  126
- Sewing Attractive Finishes
  126
- Basic Sewing
  126
- Making Adjustments
  127
- Editing Stitch Patterns
  129
- Changing the Size
  131
- Changing the Length (for 7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
  131
- Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
  131
- Sewing a Pattern Continuously
  131
- Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
  132
- Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern
  132
- Checking the Image
  133
- Combining Stitch Patterns
  134
- Before Combining
  134
- Combining Various Stitch Patterns
  134
- Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns
  134
- Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns
  135
- Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length
  135
- Making Step Stitch Patterns
  136
- Using the Memory Function
  137
- Stitch Data Precautions
  137
- Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory
  137
- Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Flash Drive
  138
- Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory
  139
- Recalling from USB Flash Drive
  139
- Chapter 2 MY CUSTOM STITCH
  141
- Designing a Stitch
  141
- Entering Stitch Data
  143
- Editing a Built-In Sample Pattern
  145
- Using Stored Custom Stitches
  146
- Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
  146
- Retrieving Stored Stitches
  146
- Embroidering
  147
- Chapter 1 EMBROIDERY
  148
- Selecting Patterns
  148
- Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Floral Alphabet Patterns
  148
- Selecting Character Patterns
  148
- Selecting Frame Patterns
  150
- Editing Patterns
  151
- Moving the Pattern
  152
- Changing the Size of the Pattern
  152
- Rotating the Pattern
  152
- Changing the Thread Color
  153
- Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
  153
- Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only)
  153
- Deleting the Pattern
  153
- Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnification
  154
- After Editing
  154
- Editing Character Patterns
  155
- Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns
  155
- Switching between Text Written Vertically and Horizontally
  155
- Changing the Font of Entered Characters
  156
- Changing Character Spacing
  156
- Reducing Character Spacing
  156
- Separating Combined Character Patterns
  156
- Editing Single Characters
  157
- Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns
  158
- Combining Patterns
  159
- Editing Combined Patterns
  159
- Embroidering Combined Patterns
  160
- Editing All Patterns
  161
- Moving the Pattern
  161
- Rotating the Pattern
  161
- Aligning the Pattern and the Needle
  161
- Embroidering Linked Characters
  162
- Embroidery Applications
  164
- Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué
  164
- Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
  166
- Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
  167
- Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns
  168
- Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
  169
- If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread
  169
- If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
  170
- Restarting from the Beginning
  170
- Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power
  170
- Making Embroidery Adjustments
  172
- Adjusting Thread Tension
  172
- Adjusting the Bobbin Case (with no Color on the Screw)
  173
- Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (END COLOR TRIM)
  174
- Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM)
  174
- Adjusting the Embroidery Speed
  174
- Changing the "Embroidery Frame Display
  175
- Selecting/Displaying Patterns According to the Embroidery Frame Size
  176
- Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns
  176
- Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails
  177
- Using the Memory Function
  178
- Embroidery Data Precautions
  178
- Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine's Memory
  179
- Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Flash Drive
  180
- Retrieving Patterns from the Machine's Memory
  180
- Recalling from USB Flash Drive
  181
Appendix

183
- Chapter 1 MAINTENANCE and TROUBLESHOOTING
  184
- Care and Maintenance
  184
- Restrictions on Oiling
  184
- Precautions on Storing the Machine
  184
- Cleaning the LCD Screen
  184
- Cleaning the Machine Surface
  184
- Cleaning the Race
  184
- About the Maintenance Message
  186
- Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
  186
- Operation Beep
  186
- Troubleshooting
  187
- Frequent Troubleshooting Topics
  187
- Upper Thread Tightened up
  187
- Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric
  188
- Incorrect Thread Tension
  189
- Fabric Is Caught in the Machine and Cannot be Removed
  190
- When the Thread Became Tangled under the Bobbin Winder Seat
  193
- List of Symptoms
  195
- Error Messages
  201
- Specifications
  203
- Upgrading Your Machine's Software Using USB Flash Drive
  204
- Index
  205

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