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- Page 1 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation Manual Computerized Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-V12/V13...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. - Page 4 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the foot controller. •...
- Page 5 Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use.
- Page 6 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. •...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................1 Introduction ........................8 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ..............8 Machine ................................8 Needle and presser foot section ........................9 Operation buttons ............................10 Operation panel .............................. 10 Flat bed attachment ............................10 Accessories ........................ - Page 9 Useful Sewing Tips ......................50 Trial sewing ..............................50 Changing the sewing direction ........................50 Sewing curves ..............................50 Sewing thick fabrics ............................50 Sewing thin fabrics ............................51 Sewing stretch fabrics ............................ 51 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ........................52 Pulling up the bobbin thread .......................... 52 3.
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Page 10: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for choosing this product. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read “Important Safety Instructions”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. -
Page 11: Needle And Presser Foot Section
Needle and presser foot section a Needle threader lever Use the needle threader to thread the needle. b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place. -
Page 12: Operation Buttons
Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. a Start/stop button For details, refer to“Securing the stitching” (page 46). Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a low speed at the beginning of sewing c Needle position button while the button is continuously pressed. -
Page 13: Accessories
Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Included accessories The following items should also be included in the box. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on this machine model NS40. -
Page 14: Optional Accessories
● To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact the nearest authorized dealership. ● All specifications are correct at the time of printing. The part codes are subject to change without notice. ● Visit your Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine. -
Page 15: Getting Ready
GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may ●... -
Page 16: Turning On The Machine
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Prepare the included power cord. -
Page 17: Preparing For Upper And Lower Threading
Preparing for Upper and Lower Threading Winding the bobbin Wind the thread onto the bobbin. a Hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide b Pretention disk c Bobbin winder shaft d Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. -
Page 18: Thread Guide
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. - Page 19 While using your left hand to hold the thread Press (start/stop button) once. that was passed through the bobbin-winding When the foot controller is plugged in, press thread guide, use your right hand to wind the down on the foot controller. end of the thread clockwise around the The bobbin starts spinning and the bobbin five or six times.
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Page 20: Installing The Bobbin
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turn off the sewing machine (set it to “... - Page 21 While lightly holding down bobbin with your Reattach the bobbin cover. right hand as shown, guide the thread through Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the the slit (1 and 2). bobbin cover (A), and then press down on the •...
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Page 22: Threading The Upper Thread
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Threading the upper thread In this section, the procedures for installing the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. - Page 23 Press (needle position button) once or Fully insert the spool for the upper thread twice to raise the needle. onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom.
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Page 24: Spool Pin
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. -
Page 25: Threading The Needle
Slide the thread into the thread take-up lever Threading the needle from the right to the left. This section describes how to thread the needle. ■ For models equipped with the thread guide disk Pull the end of the thread, which has been passed through the needle bar thread guide, to the left (A), and then firmly pull it from the front (B) through the slit in the thread guide... -
Page 26: Thread Cutter
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the Lower the needle threader lever on the left left side of the machine. - Page 27 Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. a Needle threader lever a 5 cm (2 inches) The upper threading is finished.
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Page 28: Threading The Needle Manually (Without Using The Needle Threader)
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Using the twin needle Threading the needle manually (without using the needle... - Page 29 Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the Attach zigzag foot “J”. bobbin winder shaft. • For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33). a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool CAUTION ●...
- Page 30 GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Start sewing.
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Page 31: Replacing The Needle
Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. -
Page 32: Needle Types And Their Uses
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. -
Page 33: Checking The Needle
Checking the needle Replacing the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous Replace the needle as described below. Use the since the needle may break while the machine is screwdriver and a correct needle, as described in being operated. “Checking the needle”. -
Page 34: Needle Clamp Screw
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove While holding the needle with your left hand, the needle. -
Page 35: Replacing The Presser Foot
Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet. CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break. -
Page 36: Removing The Presser Foot Holder
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Place the presser foot to be installed below the Raise the presser foot lever to check that the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned... -
Page 37: Using The Optional Walking Foot
■ Attaching the presser foot holder Using the optional walking Align the presser foot holder with the presser foot bar. With the optional walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot. -
Page 38: Needle Position Button
For details on the stitches, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 89). ● The optional walking foot is available through your Brother dealer. a Needle position button The needle is raised. Turn off the sewing machine. -
Page 39: Useful Functions
Useful Functions ■ When the needle stops in the raised position Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. The needle stops in the raised position when sewing ends. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. -
Page 40: Changing The Initial Needle Position
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is... -
Page 41: Sewing Cylindrical Or Large Pieces
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment. Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing large pieces of fabric Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs. - Page 42 Sewing machine bed Note ● The optional wide table is available through your Brother dealer. Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to adjust their height so the wide table will be level with the sewing machine bed.
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Page 43: Sewing Basics
SEWING BASICS Starting to Sew Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle, handwheel, and thread take-up lever, otherwise injuries may occur. -
Page 44: Selecting A Stitch
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selecting a stitch Adjusting the stitch length and width... -
Page 45: Positioning The Fabric
Press “+” or “–” side of (stitch width Positioning the fabric key) to adjust the stitch width. – Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. -
Page 46: Starting To Sew
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — While holding the end of the thread and the Starting to sew fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel... - Page 47 Press (start/stop button) once. Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the side of the sewing machine. a Start/stop button The machine starts sewing. a Foot controller jack Turn on the sewing machine. • If you continue pressing the (start/stop button) immediately after the sewing starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed.
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Page 48: Securing The Stitching
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Once you are ready to start sewing, slowly Securing the stitching press down on the foot controller. - Page 49 After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). release (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) The machine stops sewing. held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching.
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Page 50: Cutting The Thread
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Cutting the thread Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches... -
Page 51: Adjusting The Thread Tension
■ Correct thread tension After reaching the end of the stitching, press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button once. The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric. -
Page 52: Useful Sewing Tips
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better sewing results are described below. -
Page 53: Sewing Thin Fabrics
■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric CAUTION does not feed at the beginning of stitching The fabric may not feed when thick seams are ● The thickness of fabric differs depending on the being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as fabric type. -
Page 54: Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — While lightly holding the upper thread with Sewing hook-and-loop your left hand with the needle in the up-... -
Page 55: Utility Stitches
UTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Sew overcasting along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Six stitches are available for overcasting. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. -
Page 56: Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Zigzag Foot "J
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sewing overcasting Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot... -
Page 57: Basic Stitching
Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. -
Page 58: Blind Hem Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Blind Hem Stitching The bottoms of skirts and pants are hemmed. - Page 59 Position the fabric with the edge of the folded Memo hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. If the needle is incorrectly positioned, the stitching results will be as shown below. Correct each result as described below. ●...
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Page 60: Buttonhole Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn. - Page 61 Buttonholes with a maximum length of 30 mm (1-3/16 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button) can be sewn. Buttonholes are sewn as shown below. a Reinforcement stitching CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
- Page 62 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position Turn on the machine.
- Page 63 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at possible. the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut. a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.
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Page 64: Changing The Stitch Width
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■... -
Page 65: Button Sewing
Place the button into button fitting foot “M”. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached. a Button The button is held in place. - Page 66 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■...
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Page 67: Zipper Insertion
Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Reverse/ Stitch Name Application... -
Page 68: Inserting A Side Zipper
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Align the seam with the center of the zipper, Topstitch around the zipper. - Page 69 Turn on the machine. Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), Attach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight and then baste or pin the zipper in place. stitches up to the zipper opening. •...
- Page 70 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the Attach the presser foot holder to the other side extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base...
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Page 71: Sewing Stretch Fabrics And Elastic Tape
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. - Page 72 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — With the pattern selection dial, select stitch Attach zigzag foot “J”.
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Page 73: Appliqué, Patchwork And Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. -
Page 74: Appliqué Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. -
Page 75: Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching
Turn the handwheel toward you, and then Piecing begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called of the appliqué. “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. -
Page 76: Quilting
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■... -
Page 77: Free-Motion Quilting
Hold the quilting foot in place with your right Free-motion quilting hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the enclosed screwdriver in your With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using left hand. the feed dog position switch) so that the fabric is not fed. - Page 78 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then move the fabric to follow the pattern.
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Page 79: Reinforcement Stitching
Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. -
Page 80: Bar Tack Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — With the pattern selection dial, Bar tack stitching select stitch... - Page 81 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. a Buttonhole lever b Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing.
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Page 82: Decorative Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Decorative stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. -
Page 83: Fagoting
Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative hemming on thin, medium 1.5-7.0 1.5-4.0 N 36 36 32 weight and plain No No Reinforcement Hemstitching (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) weave fabrics, heir-... -
Page 84: Scallop Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Scallop stitching Smocking The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like... -
Page 85: Shell Tuck Stitching
Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. Shell tuck stitching Joining The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. -
Page 86: Heirloom Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■... - Page 87 Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching. ■ Drawnwork (Example 2) Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch). a 4 mm (3/16 inch) Attach monogramming foot “N”.
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Page 88: Using The Side Cutter (Optional)
UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Using the side cutter (optional) By using the optional side cutter, overcasting stitching can be sewn while the edge of the fabric is cut off. - Page 89 Position the side cutter so that the side cutter Position the fabric. pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder, and then slowly lower the presser Position the fabric so that the right side of the foot lever. cut is on top of the guide plate and the left side of the cut is underneath the presser foot.
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Page 91: Appendix
APPENDIX Stitch Settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. - Page 92 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No.
- Page 93 Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Quilting Quilting background 1.0–-7.0 1.0–4.0 J 21 21 17 17 No No Reinforcement stitch stitching (stippling) (1/4) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16) (for stippling) 2.5-7.0 0.1-1.0...
- Page 94 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No.
- Page 95 Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 N 45 45 - For decoration, etc. No No Reinforcement (1/4) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 N 46 46 39 - For decoration, etc.
- Page 96 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No.
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Page 97: Maintenance
Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Remove the flat bed attachment. Restrictions on oiling Loosen the presser foot holder screw and In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must remove the presser foot holder, and then not be oiled by the user. -
Page 98: Removing The Needle Plate
APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ▲... -
Page 99: Troubleshooting
If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://solutions.brother.com ” . -
Page 100: Tangled Thread On Wrong Side Of Fabric
APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — While holding the bobbin in place with your Tangled thread on wrong finger, pass the thread through the slit in the... - Page 101 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot Pass the thread under the thread guide cover lever. from the back to the front. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand.
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Page 102: Incorrect Thread Tension
APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Incorrect thread tension ■... -
Page 103: Fabric Is Caught In The Machine And Cannot Be Removed
Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove Fabric is caught in the the bobbin. machine and cannot be removed If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and cannot be removed, the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate. Follow the procedure described below to remove the fabric from the machine. -
Page 104: Bobbin Case
APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Use the enclosed disc-shaped screwdriver to Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the... - Page 105 Turn on the machine. CAUTION Select ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing Note performance may suffer. For a new bobbin ● Do not yet install the presser foot and case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your thread.
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Page 106: When The Thread Became Tangled Under The Bobbin Winder Seat
APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Correctly thread the machine. - Page 107 Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. Hold the thread end with your left hand, and wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your right hand as shown below. Wind the bobbin again.
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Page 108: List Of Symptoms
APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — List of symptoms Symptom Probable Cause... - Page 109 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was incorrectly threaded (for example, the spool is incorrectly installed or the thread has Correct the upper threading. page 20 come out of the needle bar thread guide). There are knots or tangles in the Remove any knots or tangles.
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- Page 111 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The thread does Press (needle position button) The needle was not raised. page 21 not pass through once or twice to raise the needle. the eye of the The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 31 needle.
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Page 112: Error Messages
APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Error Messages If the sewing machine is incorrectly operated or if the sewing machine malfunctions, an error message appears in the LCD. -
Page 113: Operation Beep
Operation Beep Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed, a beep is sounded. ■ For a correct operation One beep is sounded. ■ If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded. ■... -
Page 114: Index
Index Numerics 1/4 inch quilting foot............12 main power switch............14 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide ........12 maintenance ..............95 monogramming foot............11 accessory bag..............11 adjustable zipper/piping foot ..........12 needle ................29 appliques ...............72 needle position............... 55 attaching elastic tape............69 needle position button............18 needle set............... - Page 115 spool cap ...............11 spool net ................11 spool pin ................20 stitch guide foot..............12 stitch length..............42 stitch settings..............89 stitch width ..............42 straight stitch ..............55 stretch stitching ..............69 thread guide ..............20 thread tension ..............49 thread tension dial............49 triple stretch stitching .............77 twin needle .............11 upper thread..............20 walking foot .............12 wide table ...............12...
- Page 116 Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 885-V12/V13 Printed in China XE2417-201 3...