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SEWING BASICS

The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.

Sewing.....................................................................................................................48

Setting the Stitch .....................................................................................................57

Useful Functions......................................................................................................61

Useful Sewing Tips ..................................................................................................65

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Page 2: ...hen storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or deterg...

Page 3: ...ectrical outlet Do not pull on the cord Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3 Never operate this machine if...

Page 4: ...ept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation Do not use outdoors 7 For a longer service life When storing this machine avo...

Page 5: ...te radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will...

Page 6: ...22 Installing the bobbin 27 Upper Threading 31 About the spool of thread 31 Threading the upper thread 32 Using the twin needle 36 Replacing the Needle 39 Needle precautions 39 Selecting the needle de...

Page 7: ...nhole Stitching Button Sewing 83 Buttonhole sewing 84 Button sewing 88 Zipper Insertion 90 Inserting a centered zipper 90 Inserting a side zipper 92 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 95 Stretch...

Page 8: ...roidery pattern 137 Selecting a frame pattern 137 Using an embroidery card 138 Embroidering 139 Embroidering a pattern 139 Appliqu ing 141 Editing Patterns 143 Adjusting the layout and the size 143 Ad...

Page 9: ...makes it easy to work on dark fabrics f Seven point feed dogs Ensure smooth even feeding of multiple fabric layers and a variety of fabric weights page 11 g Quick set bobbin You can start sewing with...

Page 10: ...2241 001 3 Monogramming foot N XD0810 031 20 Spool net XA5523 020 4 Zipper foot I X59370 021 21 Foot controller XC8816 021 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 031 22 Scissors XC1807 121 6 Blind stitch f...

Page 11: ...your authorized retailer for availability of embroidery cards or visit the Baby Lock website at www babylock com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No Part Name Part Code 1 Embroidery bobbin thread black BBT B Embroider...

Page 12: ...pear in the LCD f Operation panel page 13 Use the keys on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns or check how to use the sewing machine etc g Embroidery unit connector slot page 123 Plug...

Page 13: ...ected i Presser foot holder page 45 The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Right side rear view a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine b Hand...

Page 14: ...es are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other For details refer to Securing the stitchi...

Page 15: ...e LCD d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD e Memory key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or...

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Page 17: ...re starting to sew are described in this chapter Turning the Machine On Off 16 LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation 18 Winding Installing the Bobbin 22 Upper Threading 31 Replacing the Needle 39 Repla...

Page 18: ...not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with man...

Page 19: ...ion be sure to turn it off a Make sure that the machine is not sewing b Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to turn the machine off set it to X The light LCD...

Page 20: ...screen is displayed a Selected stitch b Presser foot to be used c Stitches d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h Number of stitch s...

Page 21: ...the measurement units that are displayed only for embroidering page 134 mm INCH Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with each operation page 167 Opening screen Sets whether or not to di...

Page 22: ...en using Previous page key and Next page key The following screens show their default settings Example Changing the needle stop position d When settings are complete press Back key X The initial stitc...

Page 23: ...elp screen appears c Press the item to be displayed X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears d Press Next page key to switch to the next page If you press Previous pa...

Page 24: ...hine should be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated Only use the Bobbin part code X52800 120 designed specific...

Page 25: ...nd the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom Memo z For embroidering use the embroidery bobbin thread Note z If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly the thread may beco...

Page 26: ...Adjusting the thread tension page 59 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin g Pull the thread from the spool and pass the thread under the hook of thread guide a Thread guide h Pass the thread be...

Page 27: ...the foot controller a Start stop button X The bobbin starts winding and Winding bobbin thread is displayed on the LCD screen Note z Do not get away from the machine while winding the bobbin Make sure...

Page 28: ...assed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winding thread guide correctly the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat In such a case wind off the thread according to the following pr...

Page 29: ...thread guide correctly page 24 Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread CAUTION Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks...

Page 30: ...the bobbin f Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your right hand Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly CAUTION g Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread a...

Page 31: ...ee motion quilting pull up the bobbin thread by following the procedure in When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary When making gathers or...

Page 32: ...in thread f Pull out about 10 15 cm 4 5 inches of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine g Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bob...

Page 33: ...thicker cannot be used with the needle threader The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle If the needle threader cannot be used refer to Threading the needle manually...

Page 34: ...ed when the mark on the handwheel is at the top as shown below Check the handwheel and if this mark is not at this position press Needle position button until it is a Mark on handwheel d Pick up the s...

Page 35: ...esser foot lever is lowered Note z When passing the thread behind the thread guide cover be sure to use both hands If you do not hold the thread with your right hand the thread will be loose and you w...

Page 36: ...thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand as shown a Needle bar thread guide l Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot a Presser foot lever m Pull the end of...

Page 37: ...pper thread page 32 z p Raise the needle threader lever slowly a Needle threader lever q Raise the presser foot lever and carefully pull the loop of the thread through the eye of the needle to pull ou...

Page 38: ...d the extra spool pin For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Setting Chart page 70 a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION a Install the twin needle For deta...

Page 39: ...ht needle Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front CAUTION g Attach zigzag foot J For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the Presser Foot page 43 CAUTION h Tur...

Page 40: ...o Starting to sew page 51 X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Note z When changing the sewing direction press Needle position button to raise the needle from the fabric and then r...

Page 41: ...or damage the machine z Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Co...

Page 42: ...h a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the dis...

Page 43: ...in the needle plate d Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever e Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you counterclockwise to...

Page 44: ...ewdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same way CAUTION z Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp scre...

Page 45: ...f the sewing machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder a Black button b Presser f...

Page 46: ...is attached g Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Note z When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen...

Page 47: ...Attaching the presser foot holder a Raise the presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised b Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar a Presser bar b Presser foot h...

Page 48: ...wing making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs a Remove the flat bed attachment a Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed free arm sewing is poss...

Page 49: ...2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Sewing 48 Setting the Stitch 57 Useful Functions 61 Useful Sewing Tips 65...

Page 50: ...h that you wish to sew Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 2 Turn on the machine...

Page 51: ...e When 11 is selected X The number of selected stitch the stitch width and the stitch length are displayed e If necessary specify the settings for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust...

Page 52: ...c Place the fabric under the presser foot Memo z If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way d While holding...

Page 53: ...to the right to sew at a faster speed a Sewing speed controller b Press Start stop button once a Start stop button X The machine starts sewing Memo z The machine will sew at a slow speed at the begin...

Page 54: ...the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed a Sewing speed controller X The speed set using the sewing speed co...

Page 55: ...reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread a Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching then lower the presser foot b Press Start stop button or press down on the...

Page 56: ...he normal sewing direction f When the end of the stitching is reached press Reverse reinforcement stitch button Keep Reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are sew...

Page 57: ...you wish to finish the stitching press Thread cutter button once a Thread cutter button X The threads are cut and the needle is raised Note z The thread cutter button cannot be used when the presser...

Page 58: ...o cut the threads a When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped press Needle position button once to raise the needle a Needle position button b Raise the presser foot leve...

Page 59: ...or narrower Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower Each press of makes the zigzag stitch wider Memo z means the setting cannot be adjusted z If the straight stitch left needle position or tri...

Page 60: ...ting X The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller Memo z If the stitch width control setting is set to ON for stitch width will change to sewing...

Page 61: ...in thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible fro...

Page 62: ...thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric Turn the thread tension dial to the right to tighten the upper thread Memo z If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not ins...

Page 63: ...ewing machine is set for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching Memo z To turn automatic reverse reinforcement stitching off press z When the sewing machine is turned off the automatic reverse rein...

Page 64: ...to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching This is called programmed thread cutting If programmed thread cutting is set automatic reverse reinforcement stitching is also set a Turn...

Page 65: ...forcement stitch button at the end of the stitching a Stop the machine and change the sewing direction b Start the machine again c The thread is cut here z If the power is turned off programmed thread...

Page 66: ...the stitch length to 2 0 mm d Press To reset the selected stitch patterns to its default settings press and then press X The confirmation message is displayed e Press X The next time that the same st...

Page 67: ...fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction a When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the...

Page 68: ...lower the needle into the hook and loop fastener before sewing And then sew the edge of the hook and loop fastener at a slow speed If the needle does not pass through the hook and loop fastener repla...

Page 69: ...ge of the fabric a Seam b Presser foot Memo z If the straight stitch left needle position triple stretch stitch basting stitch etc is selected you can change the distance between the seam and the righ...

Page 70: ...SEWING BASICS 68...

Page 71: ...Setting Chart 70 Overcasting Stitches 74 Basic Stitching 78 Blind Hem Stitching 80 Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 83 Zipper Insertion 90 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 95 Appliqu Patchwo...

Page 72: ...Zigzag stitch Center 7 J Overcasting and attaching appliqu s 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes J Reverse No Right 8 J Beginning sewing from the right needle position 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3...

Page 73: ...1 32 1 8 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No Quilting stitch for stippling 26 J Quilting background stitching stippling 7 0 1 4 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement...

Page 74: ...ive hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement No 43 N Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight...

Page 75: ...64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement No Darning stitch 58 A Darning mediumweight fabrics 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 No Automatic reinforcement No 59 A Darning thick fabrics 7 0...

Page 76: ...49 c Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Guide d Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guid...

Page 77: ...g fraying center baseline reverse stitching 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 J Zigzag stitch right needle position 8 Preventing fraying right baseline reinforcement stitching 2 5 5 0 3 32...

Page 78: ...notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presser foot lever a Notch in presser foot holder b Pin X The side cutter is attached Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch St...

Page 79: ...he fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter a Guide plate Memo z If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut i Lower the presser foot lever and then...

Page 80: ...page 49 Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting stitch 6 Temporarily securing 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 J Straight stitch left...

Page 81: ...Straight stitch center needle position When the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position is set to its standard setting 0 0 mm the distance from the needle position to the right side...

Page 82: ...de of fabric b Right side of fabric c Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm 3 16 inch from the edge of the fabric and then baste it a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabri...

Page 83: ...ment and make free arm sewing possible For details on free arm sewing refer to Free arm sewing page 46 i Slide the item that you wish to sew onto the arm make sure that the fabric feeds correctly and...

Page 84: ...needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right Press to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of...

Page 85: ...49 Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 50 Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics 51 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics 52 Buttonholes for stretch o...

Page 86: ...hole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Reference marks e 5 mm 3 16 inch f Bracket a Use chalk to mark on the fabric the...

Page 87: ...mple For a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1inch on the scale a 10 mm 3 8 inch b 15 mm 9 16 inch X The size of...

Page 88: ...e automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops h Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and then cut the threads i Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position j Insert a pin al...

Page 89: ...mp thread a Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot A shown in the illustration b It fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it c Attach buttonhole foot A For details on replacing the...

Page 90: ...the end of the thread will be tied off later do not set the sewing machine for programmed thread cutting e Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the butt...

Page 91: ...ong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching When you are finished attaching the button sl...

Page 92: ...stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 78 c Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wron...

Page 93: ...he presser foot page 43 h Select stitch 3 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 CAUTION i Topstitch around the zipper a Stitching b Right side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper...

Page 94: ...wing to the edge of the fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of f...

Page 95: ...other side of the zipper to the fabric a Basting stitching m Attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the left pin in step g change it...

Page 96: ...Reverse stitches d Beginning of stitching e Basting stitching CAUTION o When you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and th...

Page 97: ...etching it Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch 4 Stretch fabrics 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0...

Page 98: ...ly positioned on the fabric a Elastic tape b Pin b Attach zigzag foot J For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 c Select a stitch For details refer to Sel...

Page 99: ...5 1 16 0 5 3 5 1 32 1 8 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch 21 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 3 16 0 0...

Page 100: ...o a Basting stitching d Attach zigzag foot J For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 e Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 f...

Page 101: ...piece together b Attach zigzag foot J For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 c Select stitch 21 or 22 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 Me...

Page 102: ...to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder page 45 c Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw d Lower the presser foot le...

Page 103: ...ually spaced a Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder Walking foot Presser foot holder b Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so th...

Page 104: ...oot holder screw CAUTION d Slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine a Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the m...

Page 105: ...t corners and openings As an example the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Aut...

Page 106: ...tch 60 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm 1 1...

Page 107: ...ng machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and then cut the threads h Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Memo z I...

Page 108: ...h of darning c 5 mm 3 16 inch d 7 mm 1 4 inch Memo z A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn b Attach buttonhole foot A For details on replacing the presser foot refer...

Page 109: ...on the buttonhole foot a Buttonhole lever b Bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the sewing machine automatically sews r...

Page 110: ...ing is completed the sewing machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops f Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the eyelet punch place thick paper...

Page 111: ...3 16 30 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Shell tuck stitch 20 Shell tuck stitching on collars and curves 4 0 3 16 2 5 3 32 Smocking stitch 31 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 5 0...

Page 112: ...er foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 d Select stitch 32 or 33 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting t...

Page 113: ...blouses and to decorate the edges of projects a Attach monogramming foot N For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 b Select stitch 27 For details refer to...

Page 114: ...up the bobbin thread For details refer to When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary page 29 For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 59 and Adjusting the thread tension page 59...

Page 115: ...along the bias b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 c Select stitch 20 and then increase the thread tension For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 a...

Page 116: ...eirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics i...

Page 117: ...a Pull out several threads from the fabric b Attach monogramming foot N For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 c Select stitch 39 For details refer to S...

Page 118: ...tal mirror image key back to OFF Drawnwork Example 2 a Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch a 4 mm 3 16 inch b Attach monog...

Page 119: ...chapter Embroidering Neatly 118 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 120 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 123 Preparing the Fabric 126 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 130 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 132 Embroi...

Page 120: ...factor in a successful embroidery design The thread strength consistency and weight all affect the design results These qualities determine how well the machine will sew and the number of thread brea...

Page 121: ...ding Installing the Bobbin page 22 5 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in an embroidery frame For details on preparing the fabric refer to Preparing the Fabric...

Page 122: ...he handwheel mark is at the top position b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised d Press and hold the black button on the...

Page 123: ...r foot bar a Presser bar b Needle clamp screw c Embroidery foot bar h Secure the embroidery foot with the presser foot holder screw Set the embroidery foot perpendicular a Presser foot holder screw i...

Page 124: ...at the back of the embroidery foot with your finger loosen the presser foot holder screw and then remove embroidery foot Q Turn the screwdriver toward the back a Screwdriver e Attach the presser foot...

Page 125: ...may cause malfunctions a Carriage Attaching the embroidery unit Remove the cover of the embroidery unit and get the embroidery unit ready a Turn off the sewing machine Note z Always turn off the sewin...

Page 126: ...ewing machine X The confirmation message is displayed e Be sure that no objects or hands are near the embroidery unit and press X The carriage moves to its initial position a Carriage CAUTION Note z I...

Page 127: ...ery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved c Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION d Hold the release button on the bottom left of the embroidery unit and slowly pull the embroidery unit t...

Page 128: ...e embroidery frame being used a Fabric b Size of embroidery frame c Stabilizer material b If you are using stabilizers with adhesive place the adhesive surface of the stabilizer material against the w...

Page 129: ...e large option Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of up to 17 cm 6 7 10 inch and a width of up to 10 cm 4 inch This is used to embroider multiple patterns without changing the fabric posi...

Page 130: ...inner frame is securely pressed against the ledge of the outer frame g Tighten the adjustment screw while removing any slack in the fabric by hand The goal is to have a drum like sound when the stret...

Page 131: ...fer to page 127 e Remove the embroidery sheet Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame When small pieces of fabric that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame or thin...

Page 132: ...carriage frame holder from the top Line up the embroidery frame guide tabs and the embroidery carriage frame holder slots and push in until it clicks and stops a Embroidery frame guide tabs b Embroid...

Page 133: ...er in the figure to the left side and raise the embroidery frame a Press here to remove X The embroidery frame will separate from the embroidery frame holder d Pass the embroidery frame under the pres...

Page 134: ...reen For details refer to Selecting an embroidery pattern page 137 b Alphanumeric character patterns There are 5 types of characters upper case lower case numbers symbols European characters For detai...

Page 135: ...cal color name TIME Time required for embroidering a When there are patterns that are not displayed on the screen when or is displayed the previous patterns subsequent patterns are displayed b Returns...

Page 136: ...THREAD COUNTRY COTTON THREAD MADEIRA POLY THREAD MADEIRA RAYON THREAD SULKY THREAD ROBISON ANTON POLY THREAD DISPLAY UNIT The measurement units that are displayed can be selected mm inch LCD button Ex...

Page 137: ...the end of each character the upper thread is changed as you sew Press this key again to cancel multi color The needle progresses one color or one stitch if pressed continuously 9 stitches to 30 stitc...

Page 138: ...different fonts sans serif and serif etc cannot be combined a Select the alphanumeric characters b Select the font c Enter the characters Memo z If a character is pressed by mistake press z To enter...

Page 139: ...evious page key and Next page key When is pressed the display of patterns moves backward forward 10 patterns X When a pattern is selected it can be embroidered Selecting a frame pattern 10 shapes such...

Page 140: ...n embroidery card in the embroidery card slot z When embroidery cards are not in use keep them in their storage cases z Use only embroidery cards manufactured for this machine Using unauthorized cards...

Page 141: ...color number set displayed for the thread colors can be changed Press Setting key and then change the setting in the setting screen For details refer to LCD liquid crystal display operation page 133 E...

Page 142: ...at the beginning h Press Start stop button again X The embroidery begins again X Stitching stops automatically with reinforcement after one color has been completed When automatic thread cutting is s...

Page 143: ...ton X The cut out for the appliqu piece is sewn and the sewing machine stops a Cut out line b Appliqu piece fabric X APPLIQUE POSITION will be displayed on the screen d Remove the fabric from the embr...

Page 144: ...lever and press Start stop button X The position for the appliqu is stitched and the sewing machine stops Memo z When APPLIQUE MATERIAL APPLIQUE POSITION and APPLIQUE are displayed a specific color th...

Page 145: ...out a Layout within the frame b Display unit cm INCH c Available embroidery frames d Change position keys e Size key Layout key f Rotation key g Horizontal mirror image key h Trial key i Starting poin...

Page 146: ...eases size Returns to original size When the pattern was moved with the change position keys it returns to its original position Increases size Change position keys Moves the embroidery position up do...

Page 147: ...read is just visible on back of the fabric a Right side of fabric b Wrong side of fabric Upper thread is too tight The lower thread will be visible on the front of the fabric In this instance decrease...

Page 148: ...X The stitching starting point is set to lower left of the design g Lower the presser foot and then press Start stop switch to begin sewing h When embroidering is finished trim the thread leaving the...

Page 149: ...ve finished embroidering cut the thread Resewing When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn it can be resewn with the correct color a Press Start stop button to stop the sewing machine b Press c...

Page 150: ...he needle back about 10 stitches Forward one stitch increases the stitch number e Restart the embroidery Stopping while embroidering If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete check the curren...

Page 151: ...dery size and or layout before turning off the machine make the same setting changes again before restarting embroidering For details refer to Adjusting the layout and the size page 143 g Press h Pres...

Page 152: ...design systems to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets the specifications Do not create folders in Removable Disk on a computer If embroidery data is saved in a folder in Removable Disk that...

Page 153: ...ing saved After the pattern is saved the initial screen appears again Note z Do not turn off the sewing machine while the pattern is being saved otherwise the pattern data may be lost Retrieving a pat...

Page 154: ...ns can be retrieved with or without the embroidery unit attached to the machine b The Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer on the computer c Copy the pattern data to Removable Disk X Pattern dat...

Page 155: ...here are 13 or more patterns saved in Removable Disk the patterns cannot be displayed When the message Reduce the number of patterns Only up to 12 patterns can be handled appears delete patterns from...

Page 156: ...154 EMBROIDERY...

Page 157: ...5 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Care and Maintenance 156 Troubleshooting 158 Upgrading Your Machine s Software 168 Index 169...

Page 158: ...ight side of the sewing machine CAUTION c Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either is attached d Loosen the presser foot holder screw and remove the presser foot holder page 45...

Page 159: ...ojection c Spring Memo z Move the bobbin case right and left to make sure that the right side of the projection touches the spring and there is a space on the left side of the projection i Insert the...

Page 160: ...Replace the needle The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 39 The presser foot that is used i...

Page 161: ...ler The bobbin case is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the bobbin case Contact your authorized retailer A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Incorrect bobbins will not wor...

Page 162: ...d page 22 The fabric is wrinkled The upper thread was not threaded correctly or the bobbin is incorrectly installed Correctly thread the upper thread and correctly install the bobbin thread page 22 pa...

Page 163: ...tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the race page 156 The fabric does not feed The feed dogs are lowered Slide the drop feed lever to the right page 102 The stitch is too...

Page 164: ...ly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread page 22 Objects are placed near the carriage or embroidery frame If the embroidery unit carriage or embroidery frame bumps into objects the pattern wil...

Page 165: ...sing the sewing speed controller is set to ON You have selected a pattern for which the stitch width control cannot be used page 58 4 The twin needle setting is selected while a pattern that cannot be...

Page 166: ...tton was pressed while the presser foot was raised 13 The memory is full and the pattern cannot be saved 14 You pressed the back key or the embroidery key when a pattern was selected or the utility st...

Page 167: ...ssed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right 21 A pattern is being saved 22 The start stop button or reverse reinforcement stitch button was pressed when no pattern is selected 23 Bobbin t...

Page 168: ...a hoop size not compatible with your machine has been selected 29 The utility stitch key or the reverse reinforcement stitch button was pressed while the embroidery unit is attached 30 You try to ret...

Page 169: ...sounds If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps sound If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine autom...

Page 170: ...ed the buzzer will not sound when a key is pressed a While holding Settings key pressed turn on the machine X The following screen appears b Plug the USB cable connectors into the corresponding USB po...

Page 171: ...ead 19 134 crazy quilt stitching 99 cuffs 46 curve sewing 65 cutting thread 55 cutting thread automatically 62 D darning 106 darning stitch 103 drop feed lever 11 E elastic tape 95 embroidering 118 13...

Page 172: ...stitch 97 plug 17 positioning fabric 50 power supply cord 17 power supply jack 11 17 power switch 11 17 preparations for embroidering 118 presser foot 11 presser foot holder 11 45 presser foot holder...

Page 173: ...ing automatic 62 thread guide 10 24 33 thread guide cover 10 24 33 thread guide disk 11 34 thread spools 31 thread take up lever 10 34 thread tension adjustment 59 145 threading 31 threading bobbin 22...

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