Brother 888-P10 Sewing and Embroidery Machine User Guide

Introduction

Before using your machine for the first time, please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" in the Operation Manual. Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instructions. In this guide, English screens are used for basic explanations. For details on the built-in embroidery patterns, refer to the Embroidery Design Guide.

Wireless Network Connection Functions

This section details how to connect your Brother 888-P10 sewing and embroidery machine to a wireless network.

Operations available with a wireless network connection

You can wirelessly transfer embroidery patterns from your computer to the machine using the dedicated Windows application (Design Database Transfer). You can also transfer embroidery patterns edited on the machine back to PE-DESIGN software (version 11 or later).

When an updated version of the software is available on our website, the wireless LAN key appears as ?.

When you first turn on the machine, a message about a wireless LAN connection appears. To set up a connection, touch the screen and then continue with the setup steps.

Diagram: Illustrates wireless transfer of embroidery patterns from a computer to the machine using Design Database Transfer software.

Diagram: Illustrates wireless transfer of embroidery patterns between a computer with PE-DESIGN software and the sewing machine.

Step 1: Find your security information (SSID and network key) and note it down.

Step 2: Touch the [arrow symbol] next to the SSID that was noted in step 1. If displaying next or previous pages, touch the [left arrow] or [right arrow] key to search for the SSID.

Step 3: Enter the network key (password) that was noted, and then touch [OK button].

Step 4: Touch [OK button] to exit the setup.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

Follow the steps below in numerical order. Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instructions.

Use the plastic bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type.

Diagrams 1-19: Illustrate the process of winding thread onto a bobbin and installing it into the machine. This includes placing the bobbin on the winder spindle, threading the thread through guides, securing the end, starting the winder, cutting the thread, and placing the wound bobbin into the bobbin case.

Upper Threading

Follow the steps below in numerical order. Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instructions.

Diagrams 1-7: Illustrate the process of threading the upper thread through the machine, including passing through thread guides, tension discs, the needle threader, and the needle.

Selecting and Sewing Stitches

This section covers selecting and sewing various types of stitches.

Utility Stitches

Diagrams 1-13: Show how to select different types of utility stitches from the machine's interface and how to perform the sewing operation.

Decorative Stitches

Diagrams 1-5: Show examples of decorative stitches and how to select them.

Summary of Stitch Patterns

This section provides an overview of available stitch patterns.

Utility Stitches

Diagrams display various utility stitch patterns categorized by numbers (e.g., 1-01 to 1-30).

Decorative Stitches

Diagrams display various decorative stitch patterns categorized by numbers (e.g., 5-01 to 8-05).

Preparing to Embroider

This section guides you through the steps to prepare the machine for embroidery.

Diagrams 1-11: Show steps for preparing the machine for embroidery, such as attaching the embroidery unit, selecting patterns, and preparing the fabric.

Diagrams 12-25: Continue the steps for preparing the machine and fabric for embroidery, including hooping the fabric and attaching the hoop to the machine.

Selecting Embroidery Patterns

This section explains how to select embroidery patterns on the machine.

Diagrams 1-9: Show how to navigate the machine's interface to select embroidery patterns.

Diagrams 10-15: Continue the steps for selecting and preparing embroidery patterns, including cutting threads and placing the hoop.