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Brother 888-K02 Operation Manual (208 pages)

Embroidery and Sewing Machine

Brand: Brother | Category: Sewing Machine | Size: 21.44 MB

Important Safety Instructions

3
Trademarks

6
What You Can Do with this Machine

7
- Table of Contents
  8
Basic Operations

11
Chapter 1 GETTING READY

12
- Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
  
  12
  - Machine
    12
  - Front View
    12
  - Needle and Presser Foot Section
    13
  - Embroidery Unit
    13
  - Operation Buttons
    14
  - Operation Panel and Operation Keys
    14
  - Using the Flat Bed Attachment
    15
  - Included Accessories
    16
  - Optional Accessories
    17
  - Using the Utility Stitch Tables in the "Sewing" Section
    18
- Turning the Machine On/Off
  
  19
- LCD Operation
  
  21
- Winding/Installing the Bobbin
  
  28
  - Winding the Bobbin
    28
  - Installing the Bobbin
    31
- Upper Threading
  
  34
- Replacing the Needle
  
  40
  - Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
    40
  - Checking the Needle
    41
  - Replacing the Needle
    41
- Replacing the Presser Foot
  
  43
  - Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot Holder
    44
Chapter 2 STARTING to SEW

45
- Sewing
  
  45
  - Stitch Types
    45
  - Sewing a Stitch
    45
  - Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
    48
  - Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
    48
- Setting the Stitch
  
  50
  - Setting the Stitch Width
    50
  - Setting the Stitch Length
    50
  - Setting the "L/R Shift
    51
  - Setting the Thread Tension
    51
  - Saving Stitch Settings
    52
- Useful Functions
  
  53
- Stitch Setting Chart
  
  57
Chapter 3 STARTING to EMBROIDER

62
- Embroidery Step by Step
  
  62
- Attaching the Embroidery Foot
  
  63
- Attaching the Embroidery Unit
  
  64
- Embroidery Attractive Finishes
  
  66
- Preparing the Fabric
  
  67
- Attaching the Embroidery Frame
  
  71
- Selecting Embroidery Patterns
  
  72
- Confirming the Pattern Position
  
  73
  - Checking the Pattern Position
    73
  - Previewing the Selected Pattern
    73
- Embroidering
  
  74
  - Embroidering a Pattern
    74
  - Changing the Thread Color Display
    75
Sewing

77
- Chapter1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES
  77
- Sewing Tips
  
  78
  - Changing the Sewing Direction
    78
  - Sewing Curves
    78
  - Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
    78
  - Trial Sewing
    78
  - Sewing an Even Seam Allowance
    79
- Sewing Various Fabrics
  
  80
  - Sewing Thick Fabrics
    80
  - Sewing Thin Fabrics
    80
  - Sewing Stretch Fabrics
    81
  - Sewing Leathers or Vinyl Fabrics
    81
  - Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener Tape
    81
  - Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES
    82
- Basic Stitching
  
  82
  - Basting
    82
  - Changing the Needle Position
    83
- Blind Hem Stitching
  
  84
- Overcasting Stitches
  
  87
  - Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Overcasting Foot "G
    87
  - Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Zigzag Foot "J
    88
    
    Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using the Side Cutter (Sold Separately with some Models)
    88
- Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
  
  90
  - Buttonhole Sewing
    90
  - Button Sewing
    93
- Zipper Insertion
  
  95
  - Inserting a Centered Zipper
    95
  - Inserting a Side Zipper
    96
- Zipper/Piping Insertion
  
  99
  - Inserting a Centered Zipper
    99
  - Inserting a Piping
    100
- Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
  
  101
  - Stretch Stitching
    101
  - Elastic Attaching
    101
- Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
  
  102
  - Appliqué Stitching
    102
  - Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching
    103
  - Piecing
    103
  - Quilting
    105
  - Free Motion Quilting
    106
  - Satin Stitching Using the Sewing Speed Controller
    110
- Reinforcement Stitching
  
  111
  - Triple Stretch Stitching
    111
  - Bar Tack Stitching
    111
  - Darning
    112
- Eyelet Stitching
  
  114
- Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves
  
  115
- Decorative Stitching
  
  117
  - Fagoting
    117
  - Scallop Stitching
    118
  - Smocking
    118
  - Shell Tuck Stitching
    119
  - Joining
    119
  - Heirloom Stitching
    120
Decorative Sewing

123
- Chapter 1 CHARACTER / DECORATIVE STITCHES
  124
- Selecting Stitch Patterns
  
  124
- Sewing Stitch Patterns
  
  126
  - Sewing Attractive Finishes
    126
  - Basic Sewing
    126
  - Making Adjustments
    127
- Editing Stitch Patterns
  
  129
- Combining Stitch Patterns
  
  134
- Using the Memory Function
  
  137
- Designing a Stitch
  
  141
- Entering Stitch Data
  
  143
  - Moving a Point
    144
  - Editing a Built-In Sample Pattern
    145
- Using Stored Custom Stitches
  
  146
  - Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
    146
  - Retrieving Stored Stitches
    146
Embroidering

147
- Chapter 1 EMBROIDERY
  148
- Selecting Patterns
  
  148
- Editing Patterns
  
  151
  - Moving the Pattern
    152
  - Changing the Size of the Pattern
    152
  - Rotating the Pattern
    152
  - Changing the Thread Color
    153
  - Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
    153
  - Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only)
    153
  - Deleting the Pattern
    153
  - Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnification
    154
  - After Editing
    154
- Editing Character Patterns
  
  155
- Combining Patterns
  
  159
  - Editing Combined Patterns
    159
  - Embroidering Combined Patterns
    160
- Editing All Patterns
  
  161
  - Moving the Pattern
    161
  - Rotating the Pattern
    161
  - Aligning the Pattern and the Needle
    161
  - Embroidering Linked Characters
    162
- Embroidery Applications
  
  164
- Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
  
  169
- Making Embroidery Adjustments
  
  172
- Using the Memory Function
  
  177
Appendix

183
- Chapter 1 MAINTENANCE and TROUBLESHOOTING
  184
- Care and Maintenance
  
  184
  - Restrictions on Oiling
    184
  - Precautions on Storing the Machine
    184
  - Cleaning the LCD Screen
    184
  - Cleaning the Machine Surface
    184
  - Cleaning the Race
    184
  - About the Maintenance Message
    186
  - Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
    186
  - Operation Beep
    186
- Troubleshooting
  
  187
  - Frequent Troubleshooting Topics
    187
  - Upper Thread Tightened up
    187
  - Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric
    188
  - Incorrect Thread Tension
    189
  - Fabric Is Caught in the Machine and Cannot be Removed
    190
  - When the Thread Became Tangled under the Bobbin Winder Seat
    193
  - List of Symptoms
    195
  - Error Messages
    201
- Specifications
  
  203
- Upgrading Your Machine's Software Using USB Flash Drive
  
  204
- Index
  
  205

Brother 888-K02 Operation Manual (208 pages)

Brand: Brother | Category: Sewing Machine | Size: 9.98 MB

Trademarks
6
What You Can Do with this Machine
7
Table of Contents
8
Basic Operations
11
Chapter 1 GETTING READY

12
- Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
  12
- Machine
  12
- Needle and Presser Foot Section
  13
- Embroidery Unit
  14
- Operation Buttons
  14
- Operation Panel and Operation Keys
  15
- Using the Flat Bed Attachment
  15
- Included Accessories
  16
- Optional Accessories
  17
- Using the Utility Stitch Tables in the "Sewing" Section
  18
- Turning the Machine On/Off
  19
- Turning on the Machine
  20
- Turning off the Machine
  20
- Select Machine Setting for the First Time
  20
- LCD Operation
  21
- Viewing the LCD
  21
- Using the Settings Key
  23
- Adjusting Input Sensitivity for Operation Keys
  25
- Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Flash Drive
  26
- Checking Machine Operating Procedures
  26
- Winding/Installing the Bobbin
  27
- Winding the Bobbin
  27
- Installing the Bobbin
  30
- Upper Threading
  33
- Threading the Upper Thread
  33
- Threading the Needle
  35
- Threading the Needle Manually (Without Using the Needle Threader)
  36
- Pulling up the Bobbin Thread
  37
- Using the Twin Needle
  37
- Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
  40
- Replacing the Needle
  41
- Checking the Needle
  41
- Replacing the Presser Foot
  43
- Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot Holder
  44
Chapter 2 STARTING to SEW

46
- Sewing
  46
- Stitch Types
  46
- Sewing a Stitch
  46
- Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
  49
- Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
  49
- Setting the Stitch
  51
- Setting the Stitch Width
  51
- Setting the Stitch Length
  51
- Setting the "L/R Shift
  52
- Setting the Thread Tension
  52
- Saving Stitch Settings
  53
- Useful Functions
  54
- Automatically Cutting the Thread
  54
- Mirroring Stitches
  54
- Adjusting the Presser Foot Pressure
  55
- Hands-Free Raising and Lifting of the Presser Foot
  55
- Stitch Setting Chart
  56
Chapter 3 STARTING to EMBROIDER

61
- Embroidery Step by Step
  61
- Attaching the Embroidery Foot
  62
- Attaching the Embroidery Unit
  64
- Embroidery Attractive Finishes
  67
- Preparing the Fabric
  68
- Attaching Iron-On Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric
  68
- Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
  68
- Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges
  71
- Attaching the Embroidery Frame
  72
- Selecting Embroidery Patterns
  74
- Copyright Information
  74
- Embroidery Pattern Types
  74
- Selecting an Embroidery Pattern
  74
- Confirming the Pattern Position
  75
- Checking the Pattern Position
  75
- Previewing the Selected Pattern
  75
- Embroidering
  76
- Embroidering a Pattern
  76
- Changing the Thread Color Display
  77
- Sewing
  79
- Chapter1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES
  79
- Sewing Tips
  80
- Trial Sewing
  80
- Changing the Sewing Direction
  80
- Sewing Curves
  80
- Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
  80
- Sewing an Even Seam Allowance
  81
- Sewing Various Fabrics
  82
- Sewing Thick Fabrics
  82
- Sewing Thin Fabrics
  83
- Sewing Stretch Fabrics
  83
- Sewing Leathers or Vinyl Fabrics
  83
- Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener Tape
  84
- Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES
  85
- Basic Stitching
  85
- Basting
  85
- Blind Hem Stitching
  87
- Overcasting Stitches
  90
- Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Overcasting Foot "G
  90
- Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Zigzag Foot "J
  91
- Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using the Side Cutter (Sold Separately with some Models)
  91
- Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
  93
- Buttonhole Sewing
  93
- Button Sewing
  96
- Zipper Insertion
  98
- Inserting a Centered Zipper
  98
- Inserting a Side Zipper
  99
- Zipper/Piping Insertion
  102
- Inserting a Centered Zipper
  102
- Inserting a Piping
  103
- Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
  104
- Stretch Stitching
  104
- Elastic Attaching
  104
- Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
  105
- Appliqué Stitching
  105
- Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching
  106
- Piecing
  106
- Quilting
  108
- Free Motion Quilting
  109
- Satin Stitching Using the Sewing Speed Controller
  110
- Reinforcement Stitching
  111
- Triple Stretch Stitching
  111
- Bar Tack Stitching
  111
- Darning
  112
- Eyelet Stitching
  114
- Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves
  115
- Zigzag Stitch
  115
- Stitch
  115
- Decorative Stitching
  117
- Fagoting
  117
- Patchwork Join Stitch
  117
- Patchwork Double Overlock Stitch
  117
- Couching Stitch
  117
- Stitch
  117
- Scallop Stitching
  118
- Smocking
  118
- Shell Tuck Stitching
  119
- Joining
  119
- Heirloom Stitching
  120
- Decorative Sewing
  123
- Chapter 1 CHARACTER / DECORATIVE STITCHES
  124
- Selecting Stitch Patterns
  124
- Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
  124
- Characters
  124
- Sewing Stitch Patterns
  126
- Sewing Attractive Finishes
  126
- Basic Sewing
  126
- Making Adjustments
  127
- Editing Stitch Patterns
  129
- Changing the Size
  130
- Changing the Length (for 7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
  130
- Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
  130
- Sewing a Pattern Continuously
  131
- Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
  131
- Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern
  131
- Checking the Image
  132
- Combining Stitch Patterns
  133
- Before Combining
  133
- Combining Various Stitch Patterns
  133
- Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns
  133
- Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns
  134
- Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length
  134
- Making Step Stitch Patterns
  135
- Using the Memory Function
  136
- Stitch Data Precautions
  136
- Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory
  136
- Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Flash Drive
  137
- Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory
  138
- Recalling from USB Flash Drive
  138
- Chapter 2 MY CUSTOM STITCH
  140
- Designing a Stitch
  140
- Entering Stitch Data
  142
- Editing a Built-In Sample Pattern
  144
- Using Stored Custom Stitches
  145
- Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
  145
- Retrieving Stored Stitches
  145
- Embroidering
  147
- Chapter 1 EMBROIDERY
  148
- Selecting Patterns
  148
- Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Floral Alphabet Patterns
  148
- Selecting Character Patterns
  148
- Selecting Frame Patterns
  150
- Editing Patterns
  151
- Moving the Pattern
  152
- Changing the Size of the Pattern
  152
- Rotating the Pattern
  153
- Changing the Thread Color
  153
- Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
  153
- Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only)
  154
- Deleting the Pattern
  154
- Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnification
  154
- After Editing
  154
- Editing Character Patterns
  155
- Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns
  155
- Switching between Text Written Vertically and Horizontally
  155
- Changing the Font of Entered Characters
  156
- Changing Character Spacing
  156
- Separating Combined Character Patterns
  156
- Editing Single Characters
  157
- Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns
  158
- Combining Patterns
  159
- Editing Combined Patterns
  159
- Embroidering Combined Patterns
  160
- Editing All Patterns
  161
- Moving the Pattern
  161
- Rotating the Pattern
  161
- Aligning the Pattern and the Needle
  161
- Embroidering Linked Characters
  162
- Embroidery Applications
  164
- Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué
  164
- Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
  166
- Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
  167
- Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns
  168
- Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
  169
- If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread
  169
- If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
  170
- Restarting from the Beginning
  170
- Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power
  170
- Making Embroidery Adjustments
  172
- Adjusting Thread Tension
  172
- Adjusting the Bobbin Case (with no Color on the Screw)
  173
- Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (END COLOR TRIM)
  174
- Adjusting the Embroidery Speed
  174
- Changing the "Embroidery Frame Display
  174
- Selecting/Displaying Patterns According to the Embroidery Frame Size
  175
- Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns
  176
- Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails
  176
- Using the Memory Function
  177
- Embroidery Data Precautions
  177
- Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine's Memory
  178
- Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Flash Drive
  179
- Retrieving Patterns from the Machine's Memory
  180
- Recalling from USB Flash Drive
  180
Appendix

183
- Troubleshooting
  184
- Care and Maintenance
  184
- Restrictions on Oiling
  184
- Precautions on Storing the Machine
  184
- Cleaning the LCD Screen
  184
- Cleaning the Machine Surface
  184
- Cleaning the Race
  184
- About the Maintenance Message
  186
- Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
  186
- Operation Beep
  186
- Troubleshooting
  187
- Frequent Troubleshooting Topics
  187
- Upper Thread Tightened up
  187
- Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric
  188
- Incorrect Thread Tension
  189
- Fabric Is Caught in the Machine and Cannot be Removed
  190
- If the Thread Becomes Tangled under the Bobbin Winder Seat
  193
- List of Symptoms
  195
- Error Messages
  202
- Upgrading Your Machine's Software Using USB Flash Drive
  204
- Index
  205

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Brother 888-K02 Operation Manual (208 pages)

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Trademarks

What You Can Do with this Machine

Basic Operations

Chapter 1 GETTING READY

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

Turning the Machine On/Off

LCD Operation

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

Upper Threading

Replacing the Needle

Replacing the Presser Foot

Chapter 2 STARTING to SEW

Sewing

Setting the Stitch

Useful Functions

Stitch Setting Chart

Chapter 3 STARTING to EMBROIDER

Embroidery Step by Step

Attaching the Embroidery Foot

Attaching the Embroidery Unit

Embroidery Attractive Finishes

Preparing the Fabric

Attaching the Embroidery Frame

Selecting Embroidery Patterns

Confirming the Pattern Position

Embroidering

Sewing

Sewing Tips

Sewing Various Fabrics

Basic Stitching

Blind Hem Stitching

Overcasting Stitches

Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing

Zipper Insertion

Zipper/Piping Insertion

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching

Reinforcement Stitching

Eyelet Stitching

Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves

Decorative Stitching

Decorative Sewing

Selecting Stitch Patterns

Sewing Stitch Patterns

Editing Stitch Patterns

Combining Stitch Patterns

Using the Memory Function

Designing a Stitch

Entering Stitch Data

Using Stored Custom Stitches

Embroidering

Selecting Patterns

Editing Patterns

Editing Character Patterns

Combining Patterns

Editing All Patterns

Embroidery Applications

Adjustments During the Embroidery Process

Making Embroidery Adjustments

Using the Memory Function

Appendix

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Upgrading Your Machine's Software Using USB Flash Drive

Index

Brother 888-K02 Operation Manual (208 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 GETTING READY

Chapter 2 STARTING to SEW

Chapter 3 STARTING to EMBROIDER

Appendix

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