Brother 885-S25/S27 User Manual

XL_brother_cover_EngENGLISH885-S25/S27XC6771-021Printed in China654321Operation ManualSEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONSBUILT-IN STITCHESAPPENDIXUSING ATT

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————8Main Power and Sewing Light SwitchThis switch turns the main power and sew

914Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle.1 Screwdriver2

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————103Put a different presser foot on the needle plate so that the bar on the

111THE CONTROLSPattern Selection DialTo choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction. The next section shows recommende

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————12Patterns and Stitch Names* The stitch can also be sewn when the stitch le

131PatternStitch NameRecommendedWidth(mm (inch))Recommended Length(mm (inch))InstructionManual Page35 Stitches 25 StitchesELASTIC OVERLOCK STITCH3-5(1

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————14Stitch Length DialDepending on the selected stitch, you may need to adjus

151Stretch Stitching 35 StitchesSelecting a Stretch StitchSetting the stitch length dial to “ ” or “ ” changes the selected pattern to a stretch stit

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————16THREADING THE MACHINEWinding the Bobbin1Pre-tension disk2Bobbin winder sh

1714While holding the end of the thread, gently press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine.5Tri

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:Read all instructions b

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————18Lower Threading• For more details on using the quick-set bobbin, see page

1914Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown.5Reattach the bobbin cover.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————201Follow steps 1 and 2 from “Lower Threading”.2Put the bobbin in, feed the

211Upper Threading1 Spool pin2 Thread guide (back)3 Thread guide (front)4 Thread take-up lever5 Mark on the handwheel1IMPORTANT:Raise the presser foot

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————226Put the thread behind the guide above the needle.• The thread can easily

2314Pull down the needle threader lever as much as possible, and then turn the lever toward the back of the machine (away from you). Make sure that th

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————24Drawing up the Lower Thread1While lightly holding the end of the upper th

251 Attaching the Twin NeedleAttach the twin needle in the same way as a single needle (see page 8). The flat side of the needle should face toward t

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————26FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONSMemo● For clear nylon thread, alwa

272STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHINGPlease Read Before SewingStraight Stitching*Turn the stitch width dial to adjust the needle position. Setting the dial

1FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYIf this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following.IMPO

STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING ———————————————————————————————————————————————28 Changing Sewing Direction1Stop the machine at the point where you wan

293BUILT-IN STITCHESBlind Hem StitchingYou can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without t

BUILT-IN STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————304Sew at a slow speed.Elastic StitchingYou can use the Elastic Stitch for me

313Double Action StitchingThese stitches are used for joining two pieces of fabric, such as when making patchwork. Set the pattern selection dial to t

BUILT-IN STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————32You can use these stitches to join together seams and finish them in one op

333Decorative StitchingThese stitches can be used for decorative top stitching and for smocking. Set the pattern selection dial to the Triangle Stitch

SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS ————————————————————————————————————————————34SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONSMaking a ButtonholeMemo● We recommend that

3543Cut an opening in the middle of the buttonhole with the seam ripper tool. Be careful not to cut through any stitches.Adjusting Buttonholes If the

SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS ————————————————————————————————————————————36Sewing Buttons1Measure the distance between the buttonholes and set the p

375USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONSZipper InsertionYou can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the

2UNPACKING/REPACKING INSTRUCTIONSKeep the carton and packing materials. You may have to take or send the machine to be repaired. If you do not pack it

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ———————————————————————————————————————————38Gathering1Set the pattern selection dial to Straight Stitch.2Loosen th

395AppliquésYou can create an applique by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration.1Baste the cut design to the f

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ———————————————————————————————————————————407Grip the hoop with your thumbs and forefingers while pressing the fab

415OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESUsing the Walking FootThis foot is very useful for sewing materials such as vinyl cloth, synthetic leather, thin leather, etc.

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ———————————————————————————————————————————42Note● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at medium to low speeds.U

4357Use both hands to keep the fabric firmly stretched and move the fabric to sew over the drawn design. 1 Quilting design8The length of the stitch de

APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————44APPENDIXMAINTENANCEChanging the Light Bulb1Remove the power supply plug from the

4565Using a coin, remove the two screws.Lift up the needle plate as shown in the illustration, and then slide the needle plate to the left to remove i

APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————46TroubleshootingIf the machine stops working properly, check the following possib

476The upper thread breaks.The area around the hole in the nee-dle plate is scratched.Replace the needle plate.Contact your retailer or the nearest au

3CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ...5THE MAIN PARTS ...

APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————48Stitches are skipped.You have not threaded the upper thread properly.Correct the

49INDEXNumerics1/4-inch quilting foot ...43AAccessories ...

XL_brother_cover_EngENGLISH885-S25/S27XC6771-021Printed in China654321Operation ManualSEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONSBUILT-IN STITCHESAPPENDIXUSING ATT

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51KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINETHE MAIN PARTS1 Bobbin winder (Page 16)This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.2 Spool pin (Pa

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————6ACCESSORIESThe following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment

71USING YOUR SEWING MACHINEConnecting Plugs1Connect the foot controller plug to the machine. 2Connect the power supply plug to a wall outlet.Note● Whe