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Brother 885-U20 Operation Manual

Brother 885-U20 Operation Manual

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GETTING READY
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SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
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APPENDIX
Computerized Sewing Machine
Product Code: 885-U20
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  • Page 1 GETTING READY Read before use. SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Read when additional information is required. APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-U20 Operation Manual...

  • 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 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................1 Contents ..........................3 Introduction ........................6 Sewing Machine Features ....................6 Accessories .......................... 7 Included accessories ............................7 Optional accessories ............................8 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ..............9 Front view ................................. 9 Needle and presser foot section ........................
  • Page 6 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Adjusting the Thread Tension ....................
  • Page 7 APPENDIX .......................93 Stitch Settings ........................94 Utility stitches ..............................94 Care and Maintenance ....................100 Restrictions on oiling ............................. 100 Cleaning the machine surface ........................100 Cleaning the race ............................100 Troubleshooting ......................102 Frequent troubleshooting topics ........................102 Upper thread tightened up ..........................102 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ......................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine.

  • Page 9: 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 N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model NX-250.

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    10 1/4 inch quilting foot SA125 (XC1948-052) (XC1944-052) F036N F057 Adjustable zipper/piping foot SA161 11 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide SA185 (XC1970-052) (XC7416-252) Memo ● Visit your Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine.

  • Page 11: Names Of Machine Parts And Their Functions

    Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view 1 Thread guide plate 8 Operation buttons and sewing speed controller...

  • Page 12: Needle And Presser Foot Section

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section...

  • Page 13: Operation Buttons

    Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 2 “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button 1 “Start/Stop” button Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop sewing. The reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sewing while the button is depressed.

  • Page 14: Operation Panel

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of various buttons and sliders for specifying how the stitch will be sewn.

  • Page 15: Getting Ready

    GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off ..................14 Power supply precautions ..................14 Turning on the machine ..................15 Turning off the machine ..................15 Winding/Installing the Bobbin ................16 Bobbin precautions ....................16 Winding the bobbin ...................16 Installing the bobbin ..................20 Upper Threading .....................22...

  • Page 16: Turning The Machine On/Off

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off.

  • Page 17: Turning On The Machine

    Turning on the machine Turning off the machine When you are finished using the sewing machine, Make sure that the sewing machine is turned turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing off (the main power switch is set to “O”), and machine to another location, be sure to turn it off.

  • Page 18: Winding/Installing The Bobbin

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread.
  • Page 19 Turn on the sewing machine. Place the spool of thread for the bobbin 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. Open the top cover. •...
  • Page 20 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Pass the thread under the thread guide plate Memo...
  • Page 21 While holding the thread with your left hand, Press (“Start/Stop” button) once. wind the thread that was pulled out clockwise When the foot controller is plugged in, press around the bobbin five or six times with your down on the foot controller. right hand.

  • Page 22: Installing The Bobbin

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Remove the bobbin cover.
  • Page 23 Memo Note ● The order that the bobbin thread should be ● Make sure that the thread is correctly passed through the bobbin case is indicated inserted through the tension-adjusting by marks around the bobbin case. Be sure spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted to thread the machine as indicated.

  • Page 24: Upper Threading

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described.
  • Page 25 Press (“Needle Position” button) Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin. once or twice to raise the needle. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 “Needle Position”...
  • Page 26 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY While holding the thread lightly with your right hand, pull the thread with your left...

  • Page 27: Threading The Needle

    Threading the needle Note ● If the thread is pulled through and cannot This section describes how to thread the needle. be cut correctly, lower the presser foot so that the thread is held in place before Note cutting the thread. If this operation is ●...

  • Page 28: Threading The Needle Manually (Without Using The Needle Threader)

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Threading the needle manually Note...

  • Page 29: Using The Twin Needle

    Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin Using the twin needle winder shaft. Insert the extra spool pin so that it is With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft. of the same stitch with two different threads. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality.
  • Page 30 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Without passing the thread through the Press...

  • Page 31: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread

    Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of the bobbin Pulling up the bobbin thread thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine. When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Needle

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles.

  • Page 33: Checking The Needle

    Checking the needle Note ● Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous may cause malfunctions. since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance Memo between the needle and the flat surface is even.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Needle

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Hold the needle with your left hand, and then Replacing the needle...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Presser Foot

    Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric. 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 ●...

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Pressure Of The Presser Foot

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Place a different presser foot below the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the...

  • Page 37: Removing The Presser Foot Holder

    Removing the presser foot Using the optional walking holder foot Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser does not use the presser foot holder, such as the foot.
  • Page 38 For details on the Turn off the sewing machine. stitches, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 94). Note ● The optional walking foot is available through your Brother dealer.

  • Page 39: Sewing Cylindrical Or Large Pieces

    The lower right corner section of the wide table extends over the front section of the sewing machine bed. 1 Lower right corner 2 Sewing machine bed Note ● The optional wide table is available through your Brother dealer. Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces...
  • Page 40 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to adjust their height so the wide table will be...

  • Page 41: Sewing Basics

    SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing........................40 General sewing procedure .................40 Positioning the fabric ..................41 Starting to sew ....................42 Securing the stitching..................44 Cutting the thread ....................45 Adjusting the Thread Tension..................46 Changing the tension of the upper thread ............46 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length..............47 Adjusting the stitch width ..................47 Adjusting the stitch length..................48...

  • Page 42: Sewing

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — SEWING BASICS Sewing Basic sewing operations are described below.

  • Page 43: Positioning The Fabric

    Positioning the fabric 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. Turn on the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected.

  • Page 44: Starting To Sew

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — SEWING BASICS When the end of the stitching is reached, Starting to sew...
  • Page 45 Turn on the sewing machine. When you are finished sewing, raise the needle, and then cut the threads. • For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 45). Memo ● If (Needle stop position key) is lit, the Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or sewing machine will stop with the needle right to select the desired sewing speed.

  • Page 46: Securing The Stitching

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — SEWING BASICS After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press Securing the stitching...

  • Page 47: Cutting The Thread

    After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, Cutting the thread release (“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button). When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. The machine stops sewing. When you wish to finish the stitching and the Press (“Start/Stop” button), or press down sewing machine is stopped, press on the foot controller.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Thread Tension

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — SEWING BASICS Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Stitch Width And Length

    Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. For details on the range of values within which the width and length can be set, refer to “Stitch Settings”...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Stitch Length

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — SEWING BASICS CAUTION Adjusting the stitch length...

  • Page 51: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Changing the needle Automatically sewing reverse/ stop position reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to leave the needle The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew in the fabric (lowered needle stop position) or leave reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning the needle raised (raised needle stop position) when...

  • Page 52: Changing The Initial Needle Stop Position

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — SEWING BASICS Position the fabric under the presser foot, and Changing the initial needle...

  • Page 53: Useful Sewing Tips

    Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing Sewing curves After you have set up the machine with the thread Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being direction to sew around the curve.

  • Page 54: Sewing Thick Fabrics

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — SEWING BASICS Release the presser foot locking pin (black Sewing thick fabrics...

  • Page 55: Sewing Thin Fabrics

    Sewing thin fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under allowance is to the right of the presser foot, and the the fabric and sew it together with the fabric.

  • Page 56: Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fasteneeerer

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — SEWING BASICS Sewing hook-and-loop fastener...

  • Page 57: Utility Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting Stitching....................56 Selecting stitching ....................56 Overcasting Stitches....................58 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”........58 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” ..........59 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter .........60 Basic Stitching......................62 Basic stitching ....................62 Blind Hem Stitching ....................63...

  • Page 58: Selecting Stitching

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Selecting Stitching You can select any of the various types of stitching available.
  • Page 59 ■ [Example] Selecting stitch To adjust the stitch length, slide the stitch length adjustment slider up or down. Press (Stitch selection key) to Press the stitch length adjustment button, and select stitch 04. then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length.

  • Page 60: Overcasting Stitches

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent fabric from fraying.

  • Page 61: Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Zigzag Foot "J

    Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J”. Stitch Width Stitch Length Presser [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Pattern Application Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Preventing fraying (center 0.0–7.0 0.0–4.0 Zigzag stitch...

  • Page 62: Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using The Optional Side Cutter

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off.
  • Page 63 ● If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric, use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter. ● The optional side cutter is available through your Brother dealer. Overcasting Stitches...

  • Page 64: Basic Stitching

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams.

  • Page 65: Blind Hem Stitching

    Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Stitch Width Stitch Length Presser [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Pattern Application Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics Blind hem...
  • Page 66 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES ■...

  • Page 67: Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing

    Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Seven stitches are available for sewing one-step buttonholes and one stitch for sewing on buttons. Stitch Width Stitch Length Presser [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Pattern Application Foot Auto...

  • Page 68: Buttonhole Sewing

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button).
  • Page 69 ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide Pass the upper thread down through the hole plate in the presser foot. Add together the diameter and thickness of • When lowering the presser foot, do not push the button, and then set the button guide in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the plate to the calculated length.
  • Page 70 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES ■...

  • Page 71: Button Sewing

    ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot “A”...
  • Page 72 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”.
  • Page 73 ■ Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank, attach the button with space between it and the fabric, and then wind the thread by hand. This attaches the button securely. Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”, and then pull the shank lever toward you.

  • Page 74: Zipper Insertion

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place.

  • Page 75: Inserting A Side Zipper

    Select stitch Inserting a side zipper • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use (page 56). this type of zipper application for side openings and back openings. CAUTION ● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check...
  • Page 76 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Press the seam allowance so that the right side CAUTION...
  • Page 77 Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric. end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered (in the fabric), raise the presser foot lever, and then open the zipper and continue sewing.

  • Page 78: 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.
  • Page 79 Select stitch • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56). Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric. While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand.

  • Page 80: Appliqué, Patchwork And Quilt Stitching

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.

  • Page 81: Appliqué Stitching

    Select a stitch. Appliqué stitching • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56). Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam Turn the handwheel toward you allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (counterclockwise), and then begin sewing (1/8 and 3/16 inch). around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué.

  • Page 82: Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned Patchwork (crazy quilt)

  • Page 83: Quilting

    • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56). Place one hand on each side of the presser foot, and hold fabric taut while sewing. Note ● The optional quilting guide is available through your Brother dealer. Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching...

  • Page 84: Free-Motion Quilting

    (as seen from the rear of the machine) CAUTION ● Be sure to securely tighten the screws Note with the screwdriver, otherwise the ● The optional quilting foot is available needle may touch the presser foot, through your Brother dealer. causing it to bend or break.

  • Page 85: Reinforcement Stitching

    Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Stitch Width Stitch Length Presser [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Pattern Application Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple Reinforcing the seams of sleeves 0.0–7.0 1.5–4.0 stretch...
  • Page 86 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

  • Page 87: Eyelet Stitching

    Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch). Stitch Width Stitch Length Presser [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Pattern Application Foot Auto...

  • Page 88: Decorative Stitching

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches.

  • Page 89: Fagoting

    Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Presser Stitch Name Pattern Application Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Ladder 0.0–7.0 2.0–4.0 stitch (3/16) (0–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16) Rick-rack 0.0–7.0 1.0–4.0 stitch (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) Decorative stitching Decorative 0.0–7.0 1.0–4.0 stitch (7/32) (0–1/4) (1/16)

  • Page 90: Scallop Stitching

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitching Smocking...

  • Page 91: Joining

    Select stitch Joining • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the (page 56). seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. Stitch between the straight stitches. Attach zigzag foot “J”. •...

  • Page 92: Heirloom Stitching

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES Start sewing.
  • Page 93 Attach monogramming foot “N”. Select stitch • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56). With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew along the right edge of the frayed section. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot”...
  • Page 94 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — UTILITY STITCHES...

  • Page 95: Appendix

    APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Stitch Settings......................94 Utility stitches ....................94 Care and Maintenance ..................100 Restrictions on oiling..................100 Cleaning the machine surface ................100 Cleaning the race .....................100 Troubleshooting ....................102 Frequent troubleshooting topics...............102 Upper thread tightened up................102 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric............103 Incorrect thread tension...................105 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed .........106...

  • Page 96: Stitch Settings

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX Stitch Settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in...
  • Page 97 Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Pattern Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Piecing straight stitching (with a seam 0.0–7.0 0.2–5.0 allowance of 6.5 mm No Reinforcement (7/32) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (1/4 inch) from the right edge of the presser foot) Piecing straight stitch Piecing straight...
  • Page 98 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length...
  • Page 99 Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Pattern Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes 3.0–5.0 0.2–1.0 Automatic on thin and medium (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) reinforcement weight fabrics Secured buttonholes for 3.0–5.0 0.2–1.0 Automatic fabrics that have (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64)
  • Page 100 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length...
  • Page 101 Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Pattern Application Auto Manual Auto Manual 2.5–7.0 0.1–1.0 For decoration, etc. Reinforcement (1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) 2.5–7.0 0.1–1.0 For decoration, etc. Reinforcement (1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) 2.5–7.0 0.1–1.0 For decoration, etc. Reinforcement (1/4) (3/32–1/4)

  • Page 102: Care And Maintenance

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX Care and Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
  • Page 103 Remove the bobbin case. Install the needle plate cover. Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. The needle plate cover is installed differently depending on the model. ■ If there is a screw in the needle plate cover Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back 1 Bobbin case...

  • Page 104: 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 105: Tangled Thread On Wrong Side Of Fabric

    While holding the bobbin in place with your Tangled thread on wrong finger, pass the thread through the slit in the needle plate. side of fabric • Hold down the bobbin with your right hand, ■ Symptom and then pull the end of the thread around •...
  • Page 106 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX Raise the presser foot using the presser foot Pass the thread under the thread guide plate,...

  • Page 107: Incorrect Thread Tension

    Incorrect thread tension ■ Symptoms • Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric. • Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight line on the upper side of the fabric. • Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric. •...

  • Page 108: Fabric Is Caught In The Machine And Cannot Be Removed

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove Fabric is caught in the...
  • Page 109 Use the enclosed disc-shaped screwdriver to Turn the handwheel to check that the feed loosen the two screws on the needle plate. dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in the needle plate. Note ● Be careful not to drop the removed screws 1 Correct position of feed dogs in the machine.
  • Page 110 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX Select stitch CAUTION...

  • Page 111: When The Thread Became Tangled Under The Bobbin Winder Seat

    Correctly thread the machine. CAUTION • For details on threading the machine, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 22). ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under Note the bobbin winder seat. It may result in ●...
  • Page 112 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft.

  • Page 113: List Of Symptoms

    List of symptoms Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 15 The “Start/Stop” button was not Press the “Start/Stop” button. page 42 pressed. – The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever. The sewing machine does Do not use the “Start/Stop”...
  • Page 114 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX Symptom Probable Cause...
  • Page 115 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Adjust the tension of the upper The fabric is The thread tension is incorrect. page 46 wrinkled. thread. The upper thread was not threaded Correct the upper threading. page 22 correctly. Select a thread and needle that are The combination of fabric, thread appropriate for the type of fabric page 30...
  • Page 116 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX Symptom Probable Cause...

  • Page 117: Error Messages

    Error messages (“Start/Stop” button) is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the stitch indicator. Follow the instructions that appear. The message may disappear if the operation is performed correctly. The message will disappear if (Stitch selection keys) is pressed while the message is displayed.

  • Page 118: Operation Beep

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX Operation beep Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation...

  • Page 119: Index

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Index Numerics extra spool pin ............7, 27...
  • Page 120 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX stitch number display key ..........12 stitch pattern plate ............7...
  • Page 124 Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 885-U20 Printed in China XE0433-201 2...

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