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Sewing Machine
Product Code: 885-S61
Operation Manual
GETTING READY
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
APPENDIX
Read when additional
information is required.
Read before use.
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
2
Enclosed Accessories
2
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
3
Front View
3
Needle and Presser Foot Section
4
Right-Side/Rear View
4
Operation Buttons
5
Operation Panel
6
Optional Accessories
7
Introduction
8
Sewing Machine Features
8
Table of Contents
9
Important Safety Instructions
12
Getting Ready
15
Turning the Machine On/Off
16
Power Supply Precautions
16
Turning on the Machine
17
Turning off the Machine
17
Understanding the LCD Screens
18
Checking Machine Operating Procedures
19
Changing the Machine Settings
20
Changing the Settings
20
Changing the Needle Stop Position
22
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD
22
Changing the Screen Language
23
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
24
Bobbin Precautions
24
Winding the Bobbin
24
Installing the Bobbin
28
Upper Threading
30
Threading the Upper Thread
30
Threading the Needle
33
Threading the Needle Manually (Without Using the Needle Threader)
34
Using the Twin Needle
34
Using Thread that Winds off Quickly
37
Pulling up the Bobbin Thread
37
Replacing the Needle
39
Needle Precautions
39
Needle Types and Their Uses
39
Checking the Needle
40
Replacing the Needle
41
Replacing the Presser Foot
43
Presser Foot Precautions
43
Adjusting the Pressure of the Presser Foot
45
Removing the Presser Foot Holder
45
Using the Walking Foot
46
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces
48
Stitching Cylindrical Pieces
48
Sewing Large Pieces of Fabric
48
Sewing Basics
51
Sewing
52
General Sewing Procedure
53
Positioning the Fabric
54
Starting to Sew
55
Securing the Stitching
57
Cutting the Thread
59
Adjusting the Thread Tension
60
Changing the Tension of the Upper Thread
60
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
61
Adjusting the Stitch Width
61
Adjusting the Stitch Length
62
Useful Functions
63
Automatically Sewing Reverse/Reinforcement Stitches
63
Automatically Cutting the Thread
65
Saving Stitch Settings
66
Useful Sewing Tips
68
Trial Sewing
68
Changing the Sewing Direction
68
Sewing Curves
68
Sewing Thick Fabrics
69
Sewing Thin Fabrics
70
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
70
Sewing Leathers or Vinyl Fabrics
70
Sewing an Even Seam Allowance
70
Utility Stitches
73
Selecting Stitching
74
Stitch Types
74
Overcasting Stitches
76
Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Overcasting Foot "G
76
Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Zigzag Foot "J
77
Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using the Optional Side Cutter
78
Basic Stitching
80
Basting
80
Blind Hem Stitching
82
Buttonhole Stitching
84
Buttonhole Sewing
85
Button Sewing
88
Zipper Insertion
91
Inserting a Centered Zipper
91
Inserting a Side Zipper
92
Zipper/Piping Insertion
95
Inserting a Centered Zipper
95
Inserting a Piping
96
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
97
Stretch Stitching
97
Elastic Attaching
97
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
99
Appliqué Stitching
99
Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching
101
Piecing
101
Quilting
102
Free-Motion Quilting
103
Satin Stitching
104
Reinforcement Stitching
106
Triple Stretch Stitching
106
Bar Tack Stitching
106
Darning
108
Eyelet Stitching
110
Decorative Stitching
111
Fagoting
112
Scallop Stitching
113
Smocking
113
Shell Tuck Stitching
114
Joining
115
Heirloom Stitching
116
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
119
Sewing Beautiful Patterns
119
Sewing Patterns
119
Combining Patterns
120
Repeat Sewing Patterns
121
Checking the Selected Pattern
122
Changing the Pattern Size
123
Changing the Stitch Density
124
Changing the Pattern Length
124
Mirror Imaging the Pattern
125
Storing a Pattern
126
Realigning the Pattern
127
Designing a Pattern
129
Drawing a Sketch of the Pattern
129
Entering the Pattern Data
130
Design Exampled
132
Appendix
133
Stitch Settings
134
Utility Stitches
134
Other Stitches
139
Maintenance
141
Restrictions on Oiling
141
Cleaning the Machine Surface
141
Cleaning the Shuttle Race
141
Troubleshooting
143
Error Messages
147
Nothing Appears in the LCD
148
Operation Beep
148
Cancelling the Operation Beep
149
Removing the Upper Cover
149
Index
150
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Brother Simplicity SB3129 Specifications
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Brand
Brother
Model
Simplicity SB3129
Category
Sewing Machine
Language
English
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