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Brother 888-E35 User Manual

Brother 888-E35
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APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
Operation Manual
Product Code: 888-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
888-E35
Printed in Vietnam
XG6295-101
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Table of Contents

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Brother 888-E35 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBrother
Model888-E35
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

DANGER

Critical safety warnings to prevent severe injury or death.

WARNING

Serious safety warnings to prevent injury or damage.

Electrical Hazards

Precautions related to electrical connections and power sources.

General Safety Precautions

General safety guidelines for operating the sewing machine.

Knowing Your Sewing Machine

Included Accessories

Lists and describes included sewing machine accessories.

Optional Accessories

Lists and describes optional sewing machine accessories.

Accessory Compartment

Location for storing sewing machine accessories.

Flip Chart

Information about the flip chart feature on some models.

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

Identifies and explains the function of each part of the sewing machine.

Operation Buttons

Explains the function and operation of buttons on the control panel.

Operation Panel

Describes the display and controls on the operation panel.

Spool Pin

Instructions for installing, using, and storing the spool pin.

Changing the Needle Stop Position

How to set the needle to stop either raised or lowered.

Changing the Initial Needle Position

How to set the default needle position when the machine starts.

Cancelling the Operation Beep

How to disable or enable the audible key press beep.

Threading the Machine

Instructions for threading the machine.

Winding the Bobbin

Step-by-step guide to winding thread onto the bobbin.

Lower Threading

Instructions for threading the lower (bobbin) thread correctly.

Upper Threading

Detailed steps for threading the upper thread through the machine.

Using the Needle Threader

How to use the automatic needle threader.

Drawing Up the Lower Thread

How to draw the bobbin thread up to the needle area.

Sewing Basics

Sewing

Basic sewing operations and general procedures.

Selecting a Stitch

How to choose and select the appropriate stitch for sewing.

Adjusting the Stitch Length and Width

Instructions for adjusting stitch length and width settings.

Thread Tension

How to adjust and check thread tension for quality stitches.

Starting to Sew

Step-by-step guide on how to begin sewing.

Trial Sewing

Importance of test sewing on scrap fabric before project.

Changing the Sewing Direction

How to change sewing direction at corners.

Sewing Curves

Techniques for sewing smooth curves.

Sewing Thin Fabrics

Tips for sewing delicate thin fabrics.

Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener Tape

Instructions for sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape.

Sewing Thick Fabrics

Tips for sewing through thick materials.

Stitching Cylindrical Pieces

How to sew cuffs, pant legs, and hard-to-reach areas.

Sewing Stretch Fabrics

How to sew stretchy materials.

Replacing the Needle

Needle Precautions

Important safety precautions when handling sewing machine needles.

Needle Types and Their Uses

Guide to selecting the correct needle for different fabrics and threads.

Checking the Needle

How to check if a needle is bent or damaged.

Replacing the Needle

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the sewing machine needle.

Sewing with the Twin Needle

Guidance on using a twin needle for decorative stitches.

Replacing the Presser Foot

Replacing the Presser Foot

Instructions for safely changing the presser foot.

Removing the Presser Foot Holder

Steps to remove and reattach the presser foot holder.

Utility Stitches

Overcasting Stitches

Using overcasting stitches for seams and finishing.

Using Overcasting Foot

How to use the overcasting foot for stitches.

Using Zigzag Foot

How to use the zigzag foot for overcasting.

Basic Stitching

Information on straight and triple stretch stitches.

Blind Hem Stitching

How to sew a blind hem stitch for neat finishes.

Changing the Needle Position

Adjusting the needle position for straight and triple stretch stitches.

Buttonhole Sewing

Steps for sewing buttonholes and buttons.

Sewing Buttonholes on Stretch Fabrics

Techniques for sewing buttonholes on stretchy materials.

Button Sewing

Instructions for sewing buttons onto fabric.

Zipper Insertion

How to insert zippers into fabric.

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape

Sewing with stretch fabrics and attaching elastic tape.

Stretch Stitching

How to perform stretch stitching.

Elastic Attaching

Steps to attach elastic tape to fabric.

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching

Stitches for appliqués, patchwork, and quilting.

Appliqués

Creating appliqués using fabric shapes.

Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching

Techniques for patchwork and crazy quilt stitching.

Piecing

Sewing fabric pieces together.

Quilting

Methods for quilting using special feet.

Free-motion Quilting

Techniques for free-motion quilting.

Reinforcement Stitching

Reinforcing stitches for strain points.

Triple Stretch Stitching

Using triple stretch stitching for reinforcement.

Bar Tack Stitching

How to sew bar tacks for reinforcement.

Decorative Stitching

Exploring various decorative stitches.

Fagoting Stitch

Sewing fagoting stitches for decorative seams.

Scallop Stitching

Creating scallop patterns for decoration.

Smocking Stitch

Techniques for smocking stitches.

Shell Tuck Stitching

Creating shell tucks for decorative trims.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches for joining fabrics.

Heirloom Stitching

Creating decorative lace-like stitches with a wing needle.

Sewing Beautiful Patterns

Considerations for correctly sewing patterns.

Selecting Characters

How to select and sew individual characters.

Combining Characters

Sewing sequences of characters to create messages.

Adding New Characters After Sewing

Adding characters to an existing sequence.

Making a New Combination of Characters After Sewing

Creating a new character sequence after sewing.

Checking Characters

How to review entered characters in a combination.

Deleting Characters

Removing characters from a combination.

Sewing the Character Stitches

Procedure for sewing selected character stitches.

Adjusting Stitches (for models equipped with character stitches)

Adjusting stitch width and length for character stitches.

Appendix

Stitch Settings

Table of utility and satin stitches with settings.

Satin Stitches

Reference for satin stitch patterns and their settings.

Character Stitches (for models equipped with character stitches)

Index of available character stitches and their patterns.

Maintenance

Routine maintenance procedures for the sewing machine.

Restrictions on Oiling

Information on the machine's self-lubrication and user oiling restrictions.

Precautions on Storing the Machine

Guidelines for safely storing the sewing machine.

Cleaning the Machine Surface

How to clean the exterior of the sewing machine.

Cleaning the Race

Procedure for cleaning the needle plate race.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common sewing machine problems.

Frequent Troubleshooting Topics

List of common issues and their corresponding page numbers for solutions.

Upper Thread Tightened Up

Troubleshooting steps for tight upper thread.

Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric

Troubleshooting steps for tangled thread on the fabric's underside.

Incorrect Thread Tension

Diagnosing and correcting incorrect thread tension.

Fabric is Caught in the Machine and Cannot be Removed

Procedure to remove fabric caught in the machine.

Error Message 'E6' Appears in the LCD

Troubleshooting steps for specific error messages.

Operation Beep

Explanation of operation beep sounds and their meaning.

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