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    Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-V60/V61/V62/V63/V64/V65 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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    in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord. • Always
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    soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation. 2
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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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    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 pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power
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    UTILITY STITCHES 45 OVERCASTING STITCHES 45 Using zigzag foot ...45 Using overcasting foot ...46 BASIC STITCHING ...47 Basic stitching ...47 BLIND HEM STITCHING 48 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 51 Button sewing ...55 ZIPPER INSERTION ...57 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 59 Stretch stitching ...59
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    1 needle 14. 15. No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting
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    accessory may be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1 No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code Americas Others SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 No. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet
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    . i Spool pin (page 10, 15 and 23) 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
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    appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. i Quick-set bobbin (for models
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    on the front of the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. Spool pin As shown, press down on the spool pin lever with your finger to raise the spool pin. CAUTION ● Do not grab the
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    pin 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
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    for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an
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    (only for models equipped 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
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    on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection key). Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). X The initial needle position changes
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    Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the bobbin c 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. Memo ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a
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    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 press (start/ stop button) (for
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (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
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    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) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. Note ● If the sewing machine is
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    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. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in
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    needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). 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
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    YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter (c). Replace the bobbin cover
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    once or twice to raise the needle. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Be sure to turn the handwheel
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the spool pin lever d with your finger. X The spool pin swings up. Fully insert the spool for the upper thread f onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom.
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    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 25
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    feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) a Needle bar thread guide Turn off the sewing machine. m CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine without using the needle threader (for
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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. 27
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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 28
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    needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle
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    (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or 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 30 CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn
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    the e rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. 1 a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to prevent the needle from falling into the hole in the needle plate. Hold the needle with your left hand
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    with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 73). 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
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    with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 73). 1 CAUTION a Thread guide cover • For details, refer to step a through l of "Upper threading" (page 23). Without passing the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Pass the thread through the eye
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    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 foot holder Place a different presser foot below the holder e so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the shank in the holder. Position the presser
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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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    not 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
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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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    , refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 73). 1 a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged in, start/ stop button cannot be used to start sewing (for models equipped with the start/stop button). ● When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set
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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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    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 (counterclockwise) or by pressing (needle position button) once (for models
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    does not pass through the hook-andloop fastener, replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics (page 29). a Presser foot locking pin (black button) Release the presser foot locking pin (black d button). X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed. a Edge of the hook
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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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    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 "J". a Select a stitch. b • For details
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    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 check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. a Check
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    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 sewing is finished, cut the thread. f • For details
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    HEM STITCHING Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches mod Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project
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    f Basting 1 5 2 R 1 a Needle drop point When you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width. Stitch width Attach blind hem foot "R". f Select a stitch. g Remove the flat bed attachment and make h free-arm
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    Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric • For details on changing the stitch width, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (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 b Right
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    stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Pattern No. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual
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    of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". c Select a stitch. d Pass the upper thread down through the hole e in the presser foot. A X The size of the buttonhole is set. 52
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    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 original
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    buttonhole k stitching 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
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    four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide 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
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    the button holes. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise 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
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    Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle. Pattern No. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual
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    to the left side of the pin on zipper foot "I" in step e. I a Left side of the pin b Needle drop point When you have finished sewing, remove the h basting stitching. a Stitching b Right side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening Sew the stitching in order, from a to c. CAUTION
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    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 stitching operations. Stretch
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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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    not use reverse stitching. **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. 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. 61
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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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    . Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the a hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder. † Walking foot † Presser foot holder Remove the presser foot and the presser foot a holder. • For details, refer to "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 35). Align the quilting
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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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    ) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Determine the desired length of the bar tack. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length
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    sewn with the correct size. a Buttonhole 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
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    50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Pattern No. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual
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    model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch N 31 31 31 28 28 28 - Decorative hemming on
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    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 to create gathers. d Smooth the gathers by ironing
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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 a stitch" (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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    a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or 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
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    are listed for utility stitches in the following table. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may
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    50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 10 10 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on
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    stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming
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    Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Hand-look quilting Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Appliqué stitch (for quilting) Quilting stippling Decorative stitch Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto
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    stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual
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    APPENDIX Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application N 80 75 68 59 53 43 35 For
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    stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual
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    out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. 80 a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release
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    before installing the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise 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
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    c Hole • Check that the needle plate cover is flush with the top surface of the machine. 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
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    not change even after the thread tension is adjusted. Turn off the sewing machine. a Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case. b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the correct direction. • Hold the bobbin with your right hand with the thread unwinding to the left, and
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    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 correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been
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    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 wheel points up, or press (needle position button) (for models
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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 holder" (page 35). 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 race. Remove the needle plate cover. f Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove g the bobbin. Remove the bobbin case. h If threads
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    nearest authorized service center. Remove any threads in the race and around l 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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    ■ Checking machine operations If the needle plate has been removed, check machine operations to confirm that installation has been completed correctly. Turn off the machine, and then install the f bobbin and presser foot. • Refer to "Lower threading" (page 20) and "Replacing the presser foot" (page
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    button) once or twice. 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
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    stitch that you want to you want to sew. sew. The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 73 page 41 You are pulling the fabric too much. Lightly guide the fabric. - The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. Replace the needle plate. Contact
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    hole in the needle plate is scratched. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. The bobbin case
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    or Remove the needle plate cover and in the race. clean the plate and the race. page 80 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Correct the upper threading. page 23 There is a high- pitched noise while sewing. The bobbin case is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your
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    that has been designed 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 race, clean
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    button. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. The motor locked up because the thread is tangled. Clean the race to remove the tangled thread (p.84). After cleaning the race, insert the bobbin case properly. If the needle is bent or broken, replace the needle. Then, thread
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    point zigzag stitch 45 59 A accessories 6 appliqués 61 B bar tack 66 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 bobbin 20 bobbin case 21 bobbin , cover 9 20, 21 bobbin winder 8, 15, 18, 92, 93, 97 button sewing 55 , buttonhole foot 52 66 buttonhole , lever 9 53, 67 buttonhole sewing 51
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    fabrics 44 thread cutter 40 thread tension 41 trial sewing 42 triple stretch stitch 47 troubleshooting 83 , twin needle 31 32 U upper tension-control dial 8, 41, 87 upper threading 23 W walking foot 63 wing needle 72 Z zigzag , stitch 42 45, 61 zipper foot 57 zipper insertion 57
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    English 885-V60/V61/V62/V63/V64/V65 XF0213-001 Printed in China
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APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
Operation Manual
Product Code: 885-V60/V61/V62/V63/V64/V65
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