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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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    dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord. • When transporting
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    , the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always
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    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 the manufacturer
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    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 Operation panel ...10 Spool
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    ...47 BLIND HEM STITCHING 48 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 51 Button sewing ...55 ZIPPER INSERTION ...57 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 59 73 MAINTENANCE ...78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread
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    point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra spool pin 19 Foot controller Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others 131096-121 XD0360-021 X59476-021 XC1074-051 130012-024 XE1372
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    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 stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left
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    , 14 and 22) This holds the spool of thread. j Handwheel This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You
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    bar thread guide. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations
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    panel The operation panel, located on 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
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    When placing the 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, insert the tab on the spool pin into Remove the spool from the spool pin, and then the hole on
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    use. ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a fire may result. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off. 12
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    with the start/stop button). Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn on the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). X The needle stop position changes to the raised position. Memo • Perform the same
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    . Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the spool pin lever a with your finger. X The spool pin swings up. Remove the spool cap. b CAUTION ● Do not
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    guide. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap
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    , injuries may occur 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
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    controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar
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    models equipped with the start/stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when
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    ) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured. Memo ● The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41).
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    inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to the procedure in "Drawing up
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    KNOWING 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
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    not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. Remove the spool cap. e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. g With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left, slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right
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    SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. cb Feed the upper thread as shown in the j illustration below. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool guide
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    , refer to Turn off the sewing machine. m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). Follow steps a through m of the procedure a in "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
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    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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    inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw
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    these precautions is extremely dangerous. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in
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    needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle". Raise the needle by turning the surface 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
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    screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw
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    needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 73). 1 a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you
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    (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 the needle foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Turn on the sewing machine. i Note ● When using the twin needle, the
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    Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will start and you by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on, b turn it off. a Black button b Presser
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    foot pin snaps into the shank in the presser foot holder. Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder 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
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    Hold the presser foot holder in place with b your right hand, and then tighten the screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver in your left hand. 1 a Disc-shaped screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread
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    strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 12). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Select the stitch
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    the presser foot type differs depending on the model. This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above the number of the selected stitch. Turn on the sewing machine. a 2 Press (stitch selection keys). The b number of the selected
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    SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch length and width ■ [Example] Selecting stitch . Press the stitch selection keys to 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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    ) of thread toward the rear of the machine. Lower the presser foot lever. e a Presser foot lever On models equipped with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed. Refer to "Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the
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    your foot off the foot controller, or press h (start/stop button) once (if the machine was started by pressing (start/stop button)) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). X The machine stops sewing. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel i toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark
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    puckers on your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as 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 page 19, 20.
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    a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle was raised, lower the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you
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    sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown below. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is for sewing. If the glue is attached to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the
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    misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, 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
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    . ** Rfc. CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Using zigzag foot Sew with the edge of the fabric. c Attach zigzag foot
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    turn 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
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    reverse stitching. CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Basic stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. a When
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    Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing
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    "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 lower the presser foot lever
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    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 fabric
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    Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on thin and medium power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing
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    5 mm (3/16 inch) Use chalk to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks on fabric b Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole. 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of
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    the correct size. Note ● If thick seams are being 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
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    to prevent the stitching from being cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole. 2 ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of a buttonhole foot "A" shown in the
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    the button 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
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    sewing. i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. When you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever to (to the left as seen from the front of the machine
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    reverse stitching. 3 CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Place the two pieces of fabric with
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    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 will not contact the presser foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing. ● To sew with the zipper on the left side of the presser foot,
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    less. 3 CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following
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    UTILITY STITCHES Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while d stretching the tape so that it is the same 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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    Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Appliqué stitch J 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) **** Yes ( J ) *** Yes * Rev. J 40 40 - Appliqué quilting, - freemotion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing
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    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 stitching. CAUTION ● Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You may also be injured. Patchwork (crazy
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    injury. ● Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the front of the machine to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot. If the needle 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 or zigzag stitches
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    STITCHES ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. over the needle clamp screw. Adjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt b guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn. a Pin on quilting foot b Presser foot
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    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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    Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- J 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing
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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
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    UTILITY STITCHES DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches 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
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    [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on N 25 25 25 - thin power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing
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    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 to create gathers. d Smooth the gathers by ironing them. • For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot
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    side of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch Select stitch , or . c Turn the fabric over so that the right side d faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam. a Needle drop point Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
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    medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise 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
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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 stitching, and sewing - gathers or pintucks, etc. Attaching sleeves, sew- J 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and
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    Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on 16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) **** Yes ( J ) No Lace sewing, decorative N 23 23 23 22 hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/
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    (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Buttonhole stitch Bar tack stitch Piecing ) J 40 40 - Appliqué quilting, free- motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) No Yes ** Rfc. Appliqu
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    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 background stitching (stippling) 7.0 (1/4) 1.0-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No ** Rfc
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    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 42 - For decoration, etc. N 58 - - - For decoration, etc. N 59 53 43 35 For decoration, etc. N 60
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    CAUTION ● Unplug 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
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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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    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 flush with the surface of the
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    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
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    continue. • Looking under the fabric, there is tangled thread in the bobbin case. c Slit d Cutter Sewing with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the bobbin case. ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded
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    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 position button Pull some thread off the spool, and then pass f the thread under the thread guide. a Thread guide 83
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    shown in the 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
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    wrong side of fabric" (page 82) to correct the upper threading. † Cause 2 A needle and thread appropriate for the 4 fabric are not being used. 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
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    nearest authorized service center. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine Immediately stop the sewing machine. a Turn off the sewing machine. b Remove and then remove g the bobbin. Remove the bobbin case. h If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or
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    side. Note ● Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine. Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any k tangled threads, and even after completing these steps, contact your nearest authorized service center. Remove any threads in the bobbin case and l around the feed dogs. Turn the
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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. Attach the needle plate cover
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    it again, starting with step m in "Removing the fabric from the machine" (page 87). Note ● Incorrect sewing may be the result of incorrect upper threading or sewing thin fabrics. If there are poor results from the trial 4 sewing, check the upper threading or the type of fabric being used
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    service center. Turn on the machine. The thread is not passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly. Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide. Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the bobbin. Bobbin spins slowly. (for models equipped with the sewing
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    below the needle Lift up the fabric and cut the threads machine cannot plate. below it, and clean the bobbin case. page 86 4 be removed. The spool or spool cap is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. cap. page 23 The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct
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    has been designed for this machine. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. You have not threaded the upper thread Thread the upper thread and wind properly or fitted the bobbin properly. the bobbin thread properly. The spool or spool cap is incorrectly Correctly install
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    page 22 There is a high- pitched noise while sewing. The bobbin case is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 4 You have not used bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use
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    for this machine. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Correct the upper threading. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you want to sew. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case
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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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    -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 speed controller 9 13 sleeve holes 66 smocking 70 spool cap 6 10
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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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    English 885-V60/ V61/ V62 XE6528-1011 Printed in China
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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