Brother 888-G00 Manuals

Table of Contents

• • 3

    Important Safety Instructions
  • 6

    Trademarks
  • 7

    What You Can Do with This Machine
  • 8

    Table of Contents
  • 11

    Basic Operations

• 12

  Chapter 1 GETTING READY

  • 12

    Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
  • 12

    Machine
  • 12

    Front View
  • 13

    Needle and Presser Foot Section
  • 13

    Embroidery Unit
  • 14

    Operation Buttons
  • 14

    Operation Panel and Operation Keys
  • 15

    Using the Flat Bed Attachment
  • 16

    Included Accessories
  • 17

    Optional Accessories
  • 18

    Using the Utility Stitch Tables in the "Sewing" Section
  • 19

    Turning the Machine On/Off
  • 20

    Turning On the Machine
  • 20

    Turning Off the Machine
  • 20

    Select Machine Setting for the First Time
  • 21

    LCD Operation
  • 21

    Viewing the LCD
  • 23

    Using the Settings Key
  • 24

    Embroidery Settings
  • 26

    Adjusting Input Sensitivity for Operation Keys
  • 27

    Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Flash Drive
  • 27

    Checking Machine Operating Procedures
  • 28

    Winding/Installing the Bobbin
  • 28

    Winding the Bobbin
  • 31

    Installing the Bobbin
  • 34

    Upper Threading
  • 34

    Threading the Upper Thread
  • 36

    Threading the Needle
  • 37

    Threading the Needle Manually (Without Using the Needle Threader)
  • 37

    Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
  • 38

    Using the Twin Needle
  • 40

    Replacing the Needle
  • 40

    Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
  • 41

    Checking the Needle
  • 41

    Replacing the Needle
  • 43

    Replacing the Presser Foot
  • 44

    Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot Holder

• 45

  Chapter 2 STARTING to SEW

  • 45

    Sewing
  • 45

    Stitch Types
  • 45

    Sewing a Stitch
  • 48

    Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
  • 48

    Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
  • 50

    Setting the Stitch
  • 50

    Setting the Stitch Width
  • 50

    Setting the Stitch Length
  • 51

    Setting the "L/R Shift
  • 51

    Setting the Thread Tension
  • 52

    Saving Stitch Settings
  • 53

    Useful Functions
  • 53

    Automatically Cutting the Thread
  • 53

    Mirroring Stitches
  • 53

    Adjusting the Presser Foot Pressure
  • 54

    Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)
  • 54

    Pivoting
  • 55

    Sewing with Free Motion Mode
  • 56

    Hands-Free Raising and Lifting of the Presser Foot
  • 57

    Stitch Setting Chart

• 62

  Chapter 3 STARTING to EMBROIDER

  • 62

    Embroidery Step By Step
  • 63

    Attaching the Embroidery Foot
  • 64

    Attaching the Embroidery Unit
  • 66

    Embroidery Attractive Finishes
  • 67

    Preparing the Fabric
  • 67

    Attaching Iron-On Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric
  • 68

    Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
  • 69

    Using the Embroidery Sheet
  • 70

    Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges
  • 71

    Attaching the Embroidery Frame
  • 72

    Selecting Embroidery Patterns
  • 72

    Copyright Information
  • 72

    Embroidery Pattern Types
  • 72

    Selecting an Embroidery Pattern
  • 73

    Confirming the Pattern Position
  • 73

    Checking the Pattern Position
  • 73

    Previewing the Selected Pattern
  • 74

    Embroidering
  • 74

    Embroidering a Pattern
  • 75

    Changing the Thread Color Display
  • 77

    Sewing

• 77

  Chapter1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES

  • 78

    Sewing Tips
  • 78

    Trial Sewing
  • 78

    Changing the Sewing Direction
  • 78

    Sewing Curves
  • 78

    Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
  • 79

    Sewing an Even Seam Allowance
  • 80

    Sewing Various Fabrics
  • 80

    Sewing Thick Fabrics
  • 80

    Sewing Thin Fabrics
  • 81

    Sewing Stretch Fabrics
  • 81

    Sewing Leathers or Vinyl Fabrics
  • 81

    Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener Tape

• 82

  Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES

  • 82

    Basic Stitching
  • 82

    Basting
  • 83

    Changing the Needle Position
  • 84

    Blind Hem Stitching
  • 87

    Overcasting Stitches
  • 87

    Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Overcasting Foot "G
  • 88

    Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Zigzag Foot "J
  • 88

    Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using the Side Cutter (Sold Separately with Some Models)
  • 90

    Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
  • 90

    Buttonhole Sewing
  • 93

    Button Sewing
  • 95

    Zipper Insertion
  • 95

    Inserting a Centered Zipper
  • 96

    Inserting a Side Zipper
  • 99

    Zipper/Piping Insertion
  • 99

    Inserting a Centered Zipper
  • 100

    Inserting a Piping
  • 101

    Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
  • 101

    Stretch Stitching
  • 101

    Elastic Attaching
  • 102

    Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
  • 102

    Appliqué Stitching
  • 103

    Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching
  • 103

    Piecing
  • 105

    Quilting
  • 106

    Free Motion Quilting
  • 110

    Satin Stitching Using the Sewing Speed Controller
  • 111

    Reinforcement Stitching
  • 111

    Triple Stretch Stitching
  • 111

    Bar Tack Stitching
  • 112

    Darning
  • 114

    Eyelet Stitching
  • 115

    Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves
  • 117

    Decorative Stitching
  • 117

    Fagoting
  • 118

    Scallop Stitching
  • 118

    Smocking
  • 119

    Shell Tuck Stitching
  • 119

    Joining
  • 120

    Heirloom Stitching
  • 123

    Decorative Sewing

• 124

  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
  • 125

    Deleting Characters
  • 126

    Sewing Stitch Patterns
  • 126

    Sewing Attractive Finishes
  • 126

    Basic Sewing
  • 127

    Making Adjustments
  • 129

    Editing Stitch Patterns
  • 131

    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
  • 132

    Changing Thread Density (For Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
  • 132

    Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern
  • 133

    Checking the Image
  • 134

    Combining Stitch Patterns
  • 134

    Before Combining
  • 134

    Combining Various Stitch Patterns
  • 134

    Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns
  • 135

    Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns
  • 135

    Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length
  • 136

    Making Step Stitch Patterns
  • 137

    Using the Memory Function
  • 137

    Stitch Data Precautions
  • 137

    Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory
  • 138

    Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Flash Drive
  • 139

    Retrieving Stitch Patterns From the Machine's Memory
  • 139

    Recalling From USB Flash Drive

• 141

  Chapter 2 MY CUSTOM STITCH

  • 141

    Designing a Stitch
  • 143

    Entering Stitch Data
  • 144

    Moving a Point
  • 145

    Editing a Built-In Sample Pattern
  • 146

    Using Stored Custom Stitches
  • 146

    Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
  • 146

    Retrieving Stored Stitches
  • 147

    Embroidering

• 148

  Chapter 1 EMBROIDERY

  • 148

    Selecting Patterns
  • 148

    Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Floral Alphabet Patterns
  • 148

    Selecting Character Patterns
  • 150

    Selecting Frame Patterns
  • 151

    Editing Patterns
  • 152

    Moving the Pattern
  • 152

    Changing the Size of the Pattern
  • 152

    Rotating the Pattern
  • 153

    Changing the Thread Color
  • 153

    Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
  • 153

    Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only)
  • 153

    Deleting the Pattern
  • 154

    Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnification
  • 154

    After Editing
  • 155

    Editing Character Patterns
  • 155

    Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns
  • 155

    Switching Between Text Written Vertically and Horizontally
  • 156

    Changing the Font of Entered Characters
  • 156

    Changing Character Spacing
  • 156

    Reducing Character Spacing
  • 156

    Separating Combined Character Patterns
  • 157

    Editing Single Characters
  • 158

    Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns
  • 159

    Combining Patterns
  • 159

    Editing Combined Patterns
  • 160

    Embroidering Combined Patterns
  • 161

    Editing All Patterns
  • 161

    Moving the Pattern
  • 161

    Rotating the Pattern
  • 161

    Aligning the Pattern and the Needle
  • 162

    Embroidering Linked Characters
  • 164

    Embroidery Applications
  • 164

    Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué
  • 166

    Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
  • 167

    Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
  • 168

    Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns
  • 169

    Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
  • 169

    If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread
  • 170

    If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
  • 170

    Restarting From the Beginning
  • 170

    Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power
  • 172

    Making Embroidery Adjustments
  • 172

    Adjusting Thread Tension
  • 173

    Adjusting the Bobbin Case (With No Color On the Screw)
  • 173

    Correct Tension
  • 174

    Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (END COLOR 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
  • 177

    Embroidery Data Precautions
  • 178

    Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine's Memory
  • 178

    If the Memory Is Full
  • 179

    Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Flash Drive
  • 179

    Retrieving Patterns From the Machine's Memory
  • 180

    Recalling From USB Flash Drive

• 183

  Appendix

• 184

  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
  • 186

    About the Maintenance Message
  • 186

    Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
  • 186

    Operation Beep
  • 187

    Troubleshooting
  • 187

    Frequent Troubleshooting Topics
  • 187

    Upper Thread Tightened Up
  • 188

    Tangled Thread On Wrong Side of Fabric
  • 189

    Incorrect Thread Tension
  • 190

    Fabric Is Caught in the Machine and Cannot Be Removed
  • 193

    When the Thread Became Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat
  • 195

    List of Symptoms
  • 201

    Error Messages
  • 203

    Specifications
  • 204

    Upgrading Your Machine's Software Using USB Flash Drive
  • 205

    Index