Brother 885-E35 User Manual

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APPENDIX

UTILITY STITCHES

SEWING BASICS

KNOWING YOUR

SEWING MACHINE

Operation Manual

Product Code: 885-E35

Sewing Machine

Be sure to read this document before using the machine.

We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

English

885-E35

Printed in China

XG6295-001

Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product

support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Default Chapter1
- Default Chapter1
  - Sewing Machine1
- Important Safety Instructions3
  - Table of Contents5
1 Knowing Your Sewing Machine6
- Accessories6
- Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions8
- Using Your Sewing Machine11
- Threading the Machine13
- Replacing the Needle22
- Replacing the Presser Foot25
  - Removing the Presser Foot Holder26
2 Sewing Basics27
- Sewing27
- Useful Sewing Tips31
3 Utility Stitches34
- Overcasting Stitches34
- Using Zigzag Foot34
- Using Overcasting Foot34
Basic Stitching35
Blind Hem Stitching35
Buttonhole Sewing37
- Button Sewing40
Zipper Insertion41
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape42
- Stretch Stitching42
- Elastic Attaching42
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching43
- Appliqués43
- Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching43
- Piecing44
- Quilting44
- Free-Motion Quilting45
Reinforcement Stitching46
- Triple Stretch Stitching46
- Bar Tack Stitching46
Decorative Stitching47
- Fagoting48
- Scallop Stitching48
- Smocking48
- Shell Tuck Stitching49
- Joining49
- Heirloom Stitching50
SEWING CHARACTERS (for Models Equipped with Character Stitches)50
- Sewing Beautiful Patterns50
- Selecting Characters50
- Checking Characters53
- Deleting Characters53
- Sewing the Character Stitches53
ADJUSTING STITCHES (for Models Equipped with Character Stitches)54
4 Appendix55
Stitch Settings55
- Utility Stitches55
- Satin Stitches60
- Character Stitches (for Models Equipped with Character Stitches)61
Maintenance62
- Restrictions on Oiling62
- Precautions on Storing the Machine62
- Cleaning the Machine Surface62
- Cleaning the Race62
Troubleshooting63
- Frequent Troubleshooting Topics63
- Upper Thread Tightened up64
- Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric64
- Incorrect Thread Tension64
- Fabric Is Caught in the Machine and Cannot be Removed65
- Error Message "E6" Appears in the LCD67
- List of Symptoms69
Error Messages73
- Operation Beep73
Index74

Questions and Answers:

J
johnsonjasonAug 10, 2025
What to do if fabric is caught in my Brother 885-E35?
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  anthonychristensenAug 10, 2025
  If the fabric gets caught in your Brother Sewing Machine, carefully try to remove the material. Then, check the machine for any obstructions that may have caused the issue.
S
Stacey BrooksAug 25, 2025
How to fix incorrect thread tension on a Brother 885-E35?
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  Thomas Williams IIIAug 25, 2025
  To correct incorrect thread tension on your Brother Sewing Machine, adjust the thread tension settings to the level recommended in your manual.