Brother VX880 Operating instructions

how to use and enjoy your
Sewing
Machine

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: WHEN LEAVING THE SEWING MACHINE UNAlTENDED, THE PLUG MUST BE :
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: MACHINE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLY BY REMOVING :
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CONTENTS
PRINCIPAL PARTS ............ 2
MACHINECOVER
............. 3
ACCESSORIES
............... 4
OPERATING YOUR SEWING
MACHINE
.................. 5
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Connecting plugs 5
Controllingsewing speed ......... 5
VARIOUS CONTROLS .......... 6
Pattern dial
................ 6
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Stitch length knob : ...... 6
Stitch width knob
............. 7
Needle posit~onselector
......... 7
Reverse sewing button
.......... 7
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PRESSER FOOT 8
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NEEDLE 8
Howtochange the needle
........ 8
Knowing Your Sewing
Machine
2
Howtocheck the needle .........
8
Twin needle
................ 9
RELATIVECHARTOF SEWING
MATERIAL. NEEDLE ANDTHREAD
. 9
PRESSURE ADJUSTER
.......... 10
SEW.LIGHT ................. 11
Sew-light switch button
......... 11
Howtochange the bulb
......... 11
FREE-ARMSEWING ........... 11
UPPER (NEEDLE) THREAD
....... 12
LOWER (BOBBIN)THREAD
....... 13
Howtowind bobbin
........... 13
Howtoremove and insert bobbin
case
..................... 14
Howtothread bobbincase
....... 14
Howtopull uplower thread
....... 15
THREADTENSION
............ 16
Upper thread tension
........... 16
Lower thread tension
........... 16
1 3 . ( Zigzag Stitching 20
Simple zigzag stitch ............ 20
Satin stitch
................. 20
1 4.1 Decorative Stitches
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1 5.1 Built-in Stitches
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Triple stretch stitch ............ 22
Shell stitch
................. 22
Blindstitch
................ 23
Elastic stitch
................ 24
Linkstitch
................. 25
Elastic overlock stitch
.......... 25
Scallop stitch
............... 26
Lightingstitch
............... 26
Buttonholes
................ 27
Button sewing
............... 29
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1 7.1 Attachments - .- . 34
Buttonholes and
Button Sewing
27
Zipper insertion .............. 30
[ 8.1 Various Other Stitches
31 1
Gathering ................. 31
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Attaching lace 31
Appliqueing
................ 32
Cording
................... 32
Darning
................... 32
Monogramming and embroidering
... 33
1 2 . 1 Straight Stitching 18
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Howtostart sewing ............ 18
Howtochange sewing direction
..... 18
... Howtofinish your sewing project 19 Cleaning .................. 34
Howtoremove final sewing from Howtooil sewing machine
....... 35
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machine 19 Check list for better sewing ....... 37
Howtosew very thin material
...... 19 Repackingthe machine .......... 38
Howtoguide your material
....... 19 l ndex .................... 39
Maintenance and Care
of Your Machine
34

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20. Thread Guide and Bobbin Winder Disc 24. Stop Motion Knob
21. Spool Pin 25. 3-prongSocket
22. Bobbin Winder Device 26. Presser Foot Lifter
23, ' BalanceWheel
I Machine Cover 1
You may find machine cover in shipping box. For dust free storage, suggest you placethis cover
after your job.
1. Lower the presser foot and press the spool pin into machine.
2. Place the foot controller on the machinebed.
3. For front side of machine, insert two tabs into machineas illustrated.
4. Then for back side, button up at back of machinewith two hook buttons as illustrated.
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Accessories -
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The following accessories are providedw~thyour sewlng machine.
They are designed to help you do many klnds of sewlng easily and perfectly.
Formore deta~ls,see each page I~sted.
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1. Stra~ghtSt~tchFoot
1 pce. 18
2. Buttonhole & ButtonSew~ngFoot I pce.
27,29
3. Z~pperFoot
1 pce. 30
4. Darn~ngPlate
1 pce. 32
5. Needle Pack
(Regular S~ngleNeedle No.
14 ...... 3 pcs.)
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(Twin Needle ................................ 1 pce.)
6. Bobb~ns
3 pcs. 13
7.
Seam R~pper
1 pce. 28
8. Screw Dr~ver(Large & Small)
2 pcs.
9. O~ler
1 pce. 35
10.
Extra Spool Pin
1 pce. 9
The above illustrated accessories are provided with this machine.

I Operating Your Sewing Machine
CONNECTING PLUGS
1. First connect the three-prong plug into
the machine.
2. Then connect the electric supply plug
intoa wall outlet.
Caution
When changing needle, bobbin or
light bulb, or when sewing machine is
not in use,
it is recommended that
electrical supply plug is disconnected
toavoid electrical hazards.
Remark:
The illustration on this page depict-
ing the use of two pin plug is not
applicable touse in
U.K.
CONTROLLINGSEWING SPEED
Place foot on foot control as shown in
illustration.
When foot control is pushed down lightly,
machine will runat a lowspeed.
When pressure on foot control is increased,
machine will pick upspeed.
When foot control is released, machine will
stop.
NOTE:
1. Care should be taken that nothingis placed on foot controller when machine is not in use.
2. A ney sewing machine or one that has not been in use for a long period of time should
be oiled as per instruct~onon page
35 & 36. After oiling, be sure towiper upany excess oil.

I Various Controls
PATTERN DIAL
8 = AC- o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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STITCH LENGTH KNOB
Your built-inpatternsewingmachineenables
you to obtain perfect buttonholes and
various utility stitches, such as triple stretch
stitch, elastic stitch, etc., by simply select.
ingthe pattern on this dial.
1. Raise needle toits highest position.
2. Simply turn the dial and set the pattern
you desire at the setting point.
NUMBERS AND STITCH OF PATTERN
1. General Zigzag Stitch and Straight Stitch.
2. Triple Stretch Stitch.
3. BlindStitch.
4. Elastic Stitch.
5. Shell Stitch.
6. LinkStitch.
7. Elastic Overlock Stitch.
8. Scallop Stitch.
9. LightningStitch.
A-6-C-D. Automatic Buttonhole.
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The st~tchlength IS regulated by turnlng
the st~tchlength knob
Numerals above the dtal represent the
stltch length. THE HIGHER THE NUM-
BER, THE LONGER THE STITCH.
The
"0" means that the mater~al IS not fed.
The
"F" area Is used for maklng a SATIN
STITCH (a close zlgzag st~tch)and thts
Stltch 1s used for maktngdecorattve patterns
The dtal posltlon needed to obtatn the sattn
stttch IS varted accord~ngto the mater~al
and thread bang used. To determine exact
dtal wsltlon, you must observe the feedlng
of the material.

STITCH WIDTH KNOB
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The zlgzag w~dth IS regulated by operating
the stitch width knob.
Numerals above the knob represent the
width of stitch. THE HIGHER THE
NUMBER, THE WIDER THESTITCH.
The
"0" means straight stitch only.
NOTE:
1. Do not move the knob while
the needle is inthe material.
2. When using twin needle, knob
should always be set at under
"3".
By shifting this lever to L (left), M (middle)
or R (right), you will be able tosew straight
and zigzag stitches as the base line.
When you sew close tothe edge of material,
select
L or R so that you can obtain better
feeding of the material.
For almost all stitching, this selector to
be set at M (middle) but set other position
for following application.
1. Button sewing (page29)
2. Decorative stitches (page
21 )
NOTE: 1. Do not move the selector while
needle is inthe material.
2. Set the selector always at M
when you use twin needle.
REVERSE SEWING BUTTON
To sew in reverse, push sewing button
as far as
it will allow. Hold button in this
position until you wish to sew forward.
When button is released it will spring back
in position and you will sew in forward
direction.
Reverse sewing is used for back-tackingand
reinforcement.

Presser Foot
A / 1 You will find various kinds of presser feet
for special use inthe extension table.
Accord~ngto your sewing needs, it may be
necessary to change presser foot.
TO CHANGE THE PRESSER FOOT
1. Raise needle to its highest position.
2. Ra~sepresser foot.
3. Loosen presser foot thumb screw and
remove presser foot.
4. Place grooved s~deof the new presser
foot agalnst the flat of the presser bar.
5. T~ghtenthumb screw.
I Needle
HOW TO CHANGE THE NEEDLE
1. Raise needle to its highest posit~on.
2. Loosen needle clamp screw and remove
old needle.
3. Insert new needle up into needle clamp
hole as far as
~t will go against the needle
stop. Make sure the flat side of the
needle faces toward the back and the
longgroove toward you.
4. Tighten needle clamp screw securely.
HOW TO CHECK THE NEEDLE
1. The sewing needle must always be
straight and sharp for smooth sewing.
I 0 -- 0 - 1 2. To check if needle is bent, place flat side
of needle down as shown In illustration
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at left.