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    Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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    Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 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
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    to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children. • The plastic bag
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    first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use accessories recommended by
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    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Accessory compartment ...7 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 8 The main parts ...8 Needle and presser foot section ...9 Operation buttons ...9
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    Shell tuck stitching ...71 Joining ...71 Heirloom stitching ...72 4. APPENDIX ...73 STITCH SETTINGS ...73 Utility stitches ...73 MAINTENANCE ...78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread tightened up
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    foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is on machine.) SA156 SFB 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle
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    No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N XZ5051-001 Accessory compartment The accessories are
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    foot. r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. s Thread guide cover (pages 16 and 22) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. t Handle Carry the sewing machine
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    can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin. a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 25) b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. c Presser foot holder The
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    the front of the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Spool pin As shown, press down on the spool pin lever with your finger to raise the spool pin. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to be
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    cover on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to its storage position. If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine the spool pin, and then the hole on the back of the machine, as fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration,
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    bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to Set the main power switch to "I". b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine
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    is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. Turn off the sewing machine. a Faster You
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156,
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    . If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the back to the front. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the
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    when the thread is wound around the bobbin. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible. Turn on the sewing machine. i While holding the end of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or
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    to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models CAUTION equipped with the sewing speed controller.) ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m stop
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    k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button
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    on quick-set bobbin, see page 20. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off the sewing machine. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Slide the button and open the cover. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly
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    position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in f place (see arrow a), and then press
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    While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b). Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in
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    YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 25. a Spool pin b Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread
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    pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin before use. If the spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the
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    the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand. a Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the needle is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded. Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take-up lever. a Thread guide cover 24
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    "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine without using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you
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    hook will pull the thread through the needle. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 26
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    , and leave it there without cutting it. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be removed. Draw up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to 4. Replace the bobbin cover. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 27
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    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. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions
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    is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop
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    SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever. c With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to prevent the needle
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    the twin needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 73
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    be sewn with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 73). a Thread guide cover • For details, refer to step a through l of "Upper threading" (page 22). Without passing the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Pass the thread through the eye of
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    stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that have been designed to be used with this machine. Using other any presser feet may cause an accident or injury. Replacing
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    when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder. Remove the presser foot. a • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33). Use
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    holder screw Note ● If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. CAUTION ● Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw, otherwise the presser foot holder may fall off and the needle may strike it, causing the needle to bend or break. 35
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    appropriate for the stitch. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33). ↓ 4 Start sewing. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, cut the threads. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 39). 36
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    selection keys, select the desired stitch. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left needle position) is selected. Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD. c The display location of the presser foot type differs depending on the model. This manual shows, as an example
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    ) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking. 38
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    point of the stitching. 2 or a Mark b Needle position button Raise the presser foot lever. b a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. Lower the
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    if the needle stop position has been set to the raised position (page 13). Raise the presser foot lever. j Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads upward from below through the thread cutter to cut them. ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other
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    . 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below. If the thread is not shown as below, the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. For details, refer to
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    projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. After you select a stitch, the machine automatically sets the stitch width and length for the stitch that is selected. However, a trial piece of fabric
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    into the hook-and-loop fastener before sewing. And then, sew the edge of the hookand-loop fastener at a slow speed. If the needle does not pass through the hook-andloop fastener, replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics (page 28). a Presser foot locking pin (black button) Release the
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    , place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs, or hard
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    Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials
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    the handwheel toward you d (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Sew with the edge of the fabric against the e presser foot guide. 1 a Needle drop point CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and
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    Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing
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    Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem stitch R 09 09
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    on free-arm sewing, refer to "Stitching cylindrical pieces" (page 44). Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the i arm, make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. a Arm Position the fabric with the edge of the folded j hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then
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    side of fabric b Right side of fabric • For details on changing the stitch width, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 37). Sew with the fold of the hem against the l presser foot guide. Remove the basting stitching and turn the m fabric right side up. 1 2 a Wrong side of
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    BUTTONHOLE SEWING Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch
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    UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 2 5 ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length.
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    sewn and the fabric does not feed, sew with the coarser (longer) stitch. X Once sewing is completed, the 3 machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the needle and the presser foot lever, i remove the fabric, and cut the thread. Raise the buttonhole lever to its
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    Memo ● Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric. Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp g thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it. With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the h gimp thread remaining at
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    so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. 3 a Feed dog position lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that
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    the needle may bend or break. Start sewing. i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Pull the upper thread at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Use
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    (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch (center) Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - gathers or pintucks
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    a Pin on the right side b Needle drop point Select stitch . f CAUTION ● Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. If you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. You may also be injured. With
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    Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing
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    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. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 60
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    Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch
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    , do not apply glue to areas that will be sewn with the machine. If glue is attached to the needle or race, the machine may be damaged. Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select stitch . c Sew along the edge of the fabric with the d needle dropping off the edge at the right. Remove the basting, if necessary
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    the machine to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot. If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may result. Select stitch , or . d Place one hand on each side of the presser e foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. Note ● Only use the walking foot with straight
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    optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Free-motion quilting With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The optional quilting foot is
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    on the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). a Feed dog position lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) X The feed dogs are lowered. Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a e stitch. Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, then f move the fabric to follow
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    Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew
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    lever b Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in f your left hand, and then start sewing. a Do not reduce the gap. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the needle and the presser foot lever, g remove the fabric, and cut the
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    can be sewn with this sewing machine. Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement
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    Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative
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    foot "N". a Select stitch . b Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm c (3/8 inch). 1 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread. Pull the bobbin threads
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    made of thin fabrics. Fold the fabric along the bias. a Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 37). Sew while making sure that the needle drops d slightly off the edge of the fabric. 1 Joining Decorative
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    the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to "Upper threading" (page 22). Insert the wing needle. a • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle. • For details on inserting a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle
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    machine may be damaged. Utility stitches Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse
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    Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09
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    40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Buttonhole stitch Bar tack stitch Piecing straight stitch Hand-look quilting N 26
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    Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Quilting stippling J 43 43 - - Quilting
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    Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52
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    the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release Remove the bobbin case. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in
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    the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break. 4 a Needle plate cover b Tab
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    , slide the needle plate cover i back into position. a Needle plate cover CAUTION ● If the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine as shown below, remove the needle plate cover (step d), and then install it again (steps h and i). Sewing while the needle plate cover is not
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    solutions.brother.com]. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Frequent troubleshooting topics Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting topics are described below. Be sure to refer to this before contacting us. ■ Upper thread tightened
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    the quick-set bobbin, pull the thread to pass it through the slit in the needle plate, then cut it with the cutter. • After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue. • Looking under the fabric, there is tangled thread in the bobbin case. c Slit d Cutter Sewing with the
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    then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand. a Presser foot lever • If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel e toward you (counterclockwise) so that the a Thread guide cover mark on the
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    illustration below. Sewing is possible only if the thread is securely hooked on the thread take-up lever. a Thread take-up lever • Make sure that the thread is securely hooked on the thread take-up lever. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread j guide above the needle. The thread can easily be
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    . The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the type of fabric sewn and the thread thickness. If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used, the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly, causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches. • Refer
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    foot d holder. • Refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33) and "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 34). Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it. e If the fabric can be removed, remove it. Continue with the following steps to clean the bobbin case. Remove the needle plate cover
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    authorized service center. Remove any threads in the bobbin case and l around the feed dogs. Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs. m Align the two screw holes in the needle plate n with the two holes at the needle plate mounting base, and then fit the needle plate onto the machine. a Correct
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    thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break. Attach the needle plate cover according
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    bobbin and presser foot. • Refer to "Lower threading" (page 19) and "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33). Turn on the machine. a Select (middle needle position stitch). b Note ● Do not yet install the presser foot and thread. Correctly thread the machine. g • For details on threading the machine
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    . Correctly install the needle. The sewing light does not come on. The sewing lamp is damaged. The machine is not turned on. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Turn on the machine. The thread is not passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly. Correctly
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    . Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Replace the bobbin case. The bobbin case is
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    of stitch. The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. The thread is tangled, for example, in the bobbin case. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. The needle
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    type of stitch that you want to sew. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you want to sew. page 78, 82 page 73 The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 29
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    designed for this machine. Bobbin is set incorrectly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The presser foot you are using is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you want to sew. The thread tension is incorrect. The thread is tangled, for example, in the bobbin case. How to put
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    (p.82). After cleaning the bobbin case, insert the bobbin case properly. If the needle is bent or broken, replace the needle. Then, thread the upper thread properly, and continue the operation. Note ● If error message "F1" through "F9" appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the
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    foot 9 33 , presser foot holder 9 34 , presser foot lever 9 22 Q quick-set bobbin 9, 20, 27 quilting 63 quilting foot 64 , quilting guide 63 64 R reinforcement stitching 40 , reverse/reinforcement stitch button 9 40 S scallop stitching 70 seam ripper 54 sewing machine needles 28 , sewing
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    thread tension 41 trial sewing 42 triple stretch stitch 47 troubleshooting 81 twin needle 30, 31 U upper tension-control dial 8, 41, 85 upper threading 22 W walking foot 63 wing needle 72 Z zigzag stitch 42, 45, 61 zipper foot 57 zipper insertion 57 4 97
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APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
Operation
Manual
Computerized Sewing Machine
Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and
answers to frequently asked questions
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FAQs
)
.
Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62