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SEWING THE STITCHES

tili
ty

tit

Pull the bobbin threads to create the desired
amount of gather, and then smooth the
gathers by ironing them.

Press

or .

Sew between the straight stitches.

Pull out the straight stitch threads.

Fagoting

Stitching across an open seam is called fagoting. It is
used on blouses and children’s clothing.

Separate the two pieces of fabric by about
4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch), and baste them
onto thin paper.

4 mm

Thin paper

Basting

Press

, and then set the stitch width

to the maximum (7.0 mm).

Attach presser foot “J”, and then sew with the
presser foot centered between the two pieces
of fabric.

Basting

When you are finished sewing, gently tear off
the paper.

Memo

For details on the stitches, refer to the “STITCH
SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.

Memo

For details on the stitches, refer to the “STITCH
SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.

Memo

This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is
used.

Summary of Contents for Symphony BLSY

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Page 3: ...and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the main switch to the symbol position which represents off then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all...

Page 4: ...ug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized retailer to obtain the correct lead FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220 240V COUNTRIES AND MEXICO This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning use of the appliance...

Page 5: ... is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the ...

Page 6: ...ed or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized retailer or service cen ter for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment For a longer service life 1 When 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...

Page 7: ... addition to operations such as combining and editing patterns to rotate or resize them and storing combined patterns Parts related to operations described in the procedures are highlighted in gold Perform the operations while comparing the screens in the procedures with those that appear on the machine If while using the machine you have questions about an operation or you would like to know more...

Page 8: ...ting 83 Tape or Elastic Attaching 84 Heirloom Stitching 85 Buttonhole Stitches 87 Bar Tacks 92 Button Sewing 94 Eyelets 95 Multi Directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch 96 Zipper Insertion 97 Chapter 4 Character Decorative Stitches 101 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS 102 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns 7 mm Decorative Stitch Patterns Satin Stitch Patterns 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Cro...

Page 9: ...7 1 2 3 4 5 ERROR MESSAGES 133 SPECIFICATIONS 136 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE 137 STITCH SETTING CHART 139 INDEX 147 ...

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Page 11: ...d and edited and operations for using the machine can be displayed and error messages appear in the LCD k Spool pin Place a spool of thread on the spool pin l Spool cap Use the spool cap to hold the spool in place m Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin n Supplemental spool pin Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread while sewing or to sew with the twin needle o Thread g...

Page 12: ...r Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race h Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams i Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide j Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place Measurements on the needle plate bobbin cover and needle plate cover The measurements on the ...

Page 13: ... needle position Press this button twice to sew a single stitch d Thread Cutter button Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread e Presser Foot Lifter button Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric Press this button again to raise the presser foot f Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to ad...

Page 14: ...16 17 1 18 1 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 0 11 needle 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 1 45 1 46 1 47 1 48 1 49 1 1 See Instruction and Reference Guide Addendum for detailed instructions 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 14 2 needles Ball point needle gold colored ...

Page 15: ... X55468 021 29 Spool cap small 130013 154 30 Spool cap medium 2 One is on the machine X55260 153 31 Spool cap large 130012 054 32 Spool felt X57045 051 33 Disc shaped screwdriver XC1074 051 34 Spool net XA5523 050 35 Foot controller XC8816 051 36 Touch pen stylus XA9940 051 37 Knee lifter XA6941 052 38 USB cable XD0745 051 39 Instruction and Reference Guide XE8666 001 40 Quick Reference Guide XE86...

Page 16: ...ot with guide BLG BSGF 5 Adjustable zipper piping foot BLG AZF 6 Non stick foot FA8 7 Open toe walking foot See note 8 Spool stand BLG STS Memo All specifications are correct at the time of printing Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice Note Visit your authorized Baby Lock retailer for complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine ...

Page 17: ... 22 LOWER UPPER THREADING 23 Winding the Bobbin 23 Using the Supplemental Spool Pin 23 Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin 25 Setting the Bobbin 26 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 26 Upper Threading 27 Using the Twin Needle 30 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 32 Removing the Presser Foot 32 Attaching the Presser Foot 32 CHANGING THE NEEDLE 33 Checking the Needle 33 About the Needle 35 Fabric Thread Needl...

Page 18: ...ith wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn the main power to OFF first Always grab the power cord plug or power cord connector to remove it from the wall outlet or power cord jack connector Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do...

Page 19: ...ormal characteristic of the display and is not a malfunction Be sure to sit in front of the display while using it When the machine is turned on the opening screen appears The machine can be set so that the opening screen is not displayed see page 20 Lightly press the display with your finger Depending on the setting either Q 01 Piecing stitch Middle 1 01 Straight stitch Left or 1 03 Straight stit...

Page 20: ...ns for using the machine 21 3 Presser foot Needle exchange key Press this key when changing the needle or presser foot Pressing this key locks all keys and operation buttons so that parts can safely be changed Press this key again to unlock the keys and buttons When machine operations are displayed the screen for the needle presser foot replacement mode is not displayed 32 33 4 Utility stitch key ...

Page 21: ...ent stitches at the beginning and end of stitching depending on the selected stitch reverse stitches may be sewn Press this key again to cancel the setting 43 m Automatic thread cutting key Press this key to select the automatic thread cutting setting If you select this setting before sewing the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches or reverse stitches depending on the selected sti...

Page 22: ...ng is selected see page 45 Adjust the presser foot to one of the three heights 3 2 mm 5 0 mm and 7 5 mm b Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode see page 60 c Adjust the presser foot pressure between 1 light and 4 firm Set the pressure to 3 for normal sewing d When set to ON the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by an internal senso...

Page 23: ...ts and Their Functions Sewing Basics Troubleshooting Presser foot lever Sewing speed controller Handwheel Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Knee lifter Foot controller Upper threading Bobbin winding Changing the needle Changing the presser foot Setting the bobbin Main Buttons Useful Functions Maintenance Thread Cutter button Presser Foot Lifter button Start Stop button Reverse Reinfor...

Page 24: ...ss to view the next page e When you are finished with the instructions press Press or to scroll through additional information for that page Using the Pattern Explanation Key To learn more about the uses for a stitch select the stitch and then press to see a description of the selected stitch Example Displaying information on the use for a Select and then press Uses for appear b When you are finis...

Page 25: ...far as possible onto the supplemental spool pin to secure the thread spool a Supplemental spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool CAUTION The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code X52800 150 Actual size This model Other models 11 5...

Page 26: ...r seat i Slide the bobbin holder to the left until it snaps into place When the bobbin holder is set to the left it works as a switch to make the bobbin wind automatically a Bobbin holder switch The bobbin stops spinning automatically when it is full and the bobbin holder returns to its original position j Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin CAUTION Be sure to follow the process described If...

Page 27: ... unwinds from the front a Spool cap b Thread spool c Spool pin e Slide the spool cap as far as possible onto the spool pin and then return the spool pin to its original position f While holding the thread from the spool with both hands pull the thread through the lower notch in the thread guide plate then through the upper notch a Lower notch in the thread guide plate b Upper notch in the thread g...

Page 28: ... the thread completely through the groove pull it toward you to cut it with the cutter a Cutter g Attach the bobbin cover by inserting the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover then lightly press down on the right side of the cover until it snaps into place a Tab Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread There may be some sewing applications where you may want to pull up the bobbin thread for exampl...

Page 29: ...section describes how to thread the machine and the needle The machine is marked with numbers that indicate the threading order a Turn on the machine b Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the presser foot The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded a Upper thread shutter Note Do not cut the thread with the cutter Do not attach the bobbin cover a b CAUTION Be sure to thr...

Page 30: ...hread down up then down through the groove as shown in the illustration a Upper thread shutter a Upper thread shutter b Thread take up lever check window i Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide marked 6 Hold the thread with both hands and fully pass it through the guide as shown in the illustration a Needle bar thread guide Note If you try to thread the needle with the needle threade...

Page 31: ...er button to lower the presser foot before starting to sew Note When using thread that quickly winds off the spool such as metallic thread it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut Therefore instead of using the thread cutter pull out about 80 mm approx 3 inches of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks marked 7 a 80 mm or more Note If the needle threader lever ...

Page 32: ...Set the supplemental spool pin in the up position a Supplemental spool pin e Place the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front Then slide the spool cap as far as possible onto the supplemental spool pin to secure the thread spool a Spool cap b Supplemental spool pin c Thread spool f While holding the thread from the spool in your right han...

Page 33: ...tch width becomes narrower than with single needle sewing a Single needle twin needle setting appears l Press the Start Stop button after lowering the presser foot lever Note The needle threader cannot be used Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front If the needle threader is used damage to the machine may result Note If appears as after a stitch is selected the twin n...

Page 34: ...er foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the holder a Notch b Pin b Press or press in the screen All keys and operation buttons are unlocked and the previous screen is displayed c Raise the presser foot lever CAUTION Always press in the operation panel before changing the presser foot If is not pressed and the Start Stop button or another button is pressed the machine wil...

Page 35: ... to raise the needle b Press The screen changes and all keys and operation buttons are locked CAUTION Always press in the operation panel before changing the needle If is not pressed and the Start Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally the machine will start and injury may result Use only sewing machine needles made for home use Other needles may bend or break and may caus...

Page 36: ...ole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle e Press or press in the screen All keys and operation buttons are unlocked and the previous screen is displayed Note Do not apply extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise damage to the machine may result CAUTION Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw w...

Page 37: ... various fabrics Please refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use Fabric Thread Size of needle Type Size Medium weight fabric Broadcloth Cotton 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic mercerized 60 80 Flannel Gabardine Silk or silk finished 50 Lightweight fabric Lawn Batiste Cotton 60 80 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic mercerized 60 80 Challis Satin Silk 50 H...

Page 38: ... height Make sure that the extension table is either at the same level or slightly lower than the surface of the needle plate e When you are finished using the extension table remove it While slightly lifting up the extension table to release the mounting hook pull the table off to the left f Install the flat bed attachment back in its original position CAUTION Do not move the sewing machine while...

Page 39: ...ot Fit under the Presser Foot 41 If the Fabric Does Not Feed 41 Sewing Lightweight Fabric 41 ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS 42 Adjusting the Stitch Width 42 Adjusting the Stitch Length 42 Adjusting the Thread Tension 43 Correct Thread Tension 43 Upper Thread Is Too Tight 43 Upper Thread Is Too Loose 43 USEFUL FUNCTIONS 43 Automatic Reinforcement Stitching 43 Automatic Thread Cutting 44 Pivoting 45 Auto...

Page 40: ...Slow b Fast g Lightly place your hands on the fabric to guide it and then press the Start Stop button to start sewing CAUTION To avoid injury pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing Doing so may lead to injury Do not use bent or broken needles Doing...

Page 41: ...hread may tangle possibly resulting in damage Note When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon thread or other decorative threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine Memo When the Thread Cutter button is pressed the feed dogs are automatically lowered so the fabric can easily be removed and then they are raised when sewing is started Note This machine is equipped with a bobbin thread se...

Page 42: ... the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is kept pressed With reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches are sewn at the same place With reverse stitches the stitching is sewn at a low speed in the opposite direction In addition this machine can be set to sew reinforcement stitches or reverse stitches automatically For details see Automatic Reinforcement Stitching on page 43 Sewing Curves Sew slowly w...

Page 43: ... lever to its highest position so that the fabric can be placed under the presser foot If the Fabric Does Not Feed If the fabric does not feed when starting to sew or when sewing thick seams press the black button on the left side of presser foot J a Raise the presser foot lever b While keeping the black button on the left side of presser foot J pressed in lower the presser foot lever The presser ...

Page 44: ...h can be adjusted to make the stitch longer or shorter Each press of makes the stitch shorter Each press of makes the stitch longer Press to return the setting to its default Note Settings for some stitches cannot be changed See STITCH SETTING CHART at the end of this manual If a stitch setting is changed but not saved the stitch setting returns to its default when the machine is turned off or a d...

Page 45: ...fabric b Upper thread c Bobbin thread d Locks appear on the surface of the fabric Upper Thread Is Too Loose If the upper thread can be seen on the wrong side of the fabric press Each press of the key increases the setting and tightens the upper thread tension a Wrong side of fabric b Locks appear on the wrong side of the fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread Press to return the setting to its defa...

Page 46: ...d of stitching This is useful when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks a Select a stitch b Press to select the automatic thread cutting setting The key appears as c Place the fabric under the presser foot with the needle at the starting point of the stitching and then press the Start Stop button The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches and then begin sewing a Reve...

Page 47: ... the presser foot has been raised Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle otherwise injuries may occur Memo When the pivot setting is selected the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped can be changed according to the type of fabric being sewn Press and then display PIVOTING HEIGHT on P 2 of the machine settings screen Press or to select one of the three heights ...

Page 48: ...ress the Start Stop button The presser foot is automatically lowered and sewing continues Automatic Fabric Sensor System Automatic Presser Foot Pressure The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor while sewing so the fabric can be fed smoothly The fabric sensor works continuously while sewing This function is...

Page 49: ...ile large pieces of fabric or other projects are being sewn The screen can be locked while sewing utility stitches and character decorative stitches a Select a stitch b If necessary adjust any settings such as the stitch width and stitch length c Press The key appears as d Sewing begins e When you are finished sewing press to unlock the screen Note When the screen is locked no key other than and t...

Page 50: ...USEFUL FUNCTIONS 48 ...

Page 51: ...cks 71 Zigzag Stitches 72 Overcasting 72 Appliqués 72 Patchwork Crazy Quilts 73 Sewing Curves 73 Using the Cord Guide Bobbin Cover 73 Elastic Zigzag Stitches 74 Tape Elastic Attaching 74 Overcasting 74 Overcasting 75 Overcasting Using Presser Foot G 75 Overcasting Using Presser Foot J 76 Overcasting Using the Optional Side Cutter 77 When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Optional Side Cutte...

Page 52: ...LECTING A UTILITY STITCH Stitch Selection Screens Press to display the previous or next page Quilting Stitches Straight Overcasting Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes Bar tacks Multi Directional Sewing ...

Page 53: ...t settings for the stitch width zigzag width stitch length thread tension automatic thread cutting automatic reverse reinforcement stitching etc However if you wish to save specific settings for a stitch so that they can be used later press after changing the settings to save the new settings with the selected stitch Example Using a stitch length of 2 0 mm for the straight stitch a Press and then ...

Page 54: ...lected the stitch length is set to 2 0 mm All stitch settings stitch width stitch length thread tension automatic thread cutting automatic reverse reinforcement stitching mirror image and twin needle settings are saved not just the setting that was changed When the same stitch is selected the last settings saved are displayed even if the machine was turned off If the settings are changed again and...

Page 55: ...ed stitch are displayed d Follow the directions to sew the stitch Press or to scroll the page Press to display the next page Press to return to the previous screen e When you have finished sewing press Memo The feed dogs are automatically raised or lowered depending on the stitch selected from the sewing type selection screen For example when a stitch from the following sewing types is selected th...

Page 56: ...1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 20 0 3 4 5 0 30 0 3 16 1 3 16 NO Stem stitch Reinforced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqué quilt pieces 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Right Start from right needle position zigzag sew at left 3 5 1 8 2...

Page 57: ...16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Smocking stitch Smocking decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Rick rack stitch Decorative top stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching and appliqué 6 0 15 64 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 5 5 7 32...

Page 58: ...7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Hand look quilting Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting stitch 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqué quilt pieces 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 NO Quilting appliqué stitch Quilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching binding 1 5 1 1...

Page 59: ...s called quilting You can sew the quilt with the walking foot to keep the quilt top batting and backing from sliding The walking foot has a set of feed dogs that move together with the feed dogs in the needle plate during sewing a Follow the steps on page 32 to remove the presser foot b Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder c Set the operation lever of the w...

Page 60: ...mm b Cut a piece of thick paper or stabilizer to the finished size of the appliqué design place it on the back of the appliqué and then fold over the seam allowance using an iron c Turn the applique over and remove the stabilizer or paper Pin or bast the applique on to the main fabric d Press and then attach the open toe foot Note Sew at slow to medium speed Do not sew in reverse or use stitches t...

Page 61: ...he sewing speed will be adjusted using the foot controller f Press g While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width a Narrower b Wider h When you are finished sewing set WIDTH CONTROL back to OFF CAUTION Be careful that the needle does not strike a basting pin during sewing Striking a pin can cause the needle to break resulting in injury Memo A stitch length between 0 3 ...

Page 62: ...quilting foot in place with your right hand and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION With free motion quilting control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed the needle may break or other damage may result When using free motion quilting foot C be...

Page 63: ...t C is indicated in the upper left corner of the screen When the other stitches are selected free motion open toe quilting foot O is indicated in the screen c Remove the presser foot holder see page 57 d Attach free motion quilting foot O by positioning the pin of the quilting foot above the needle clamp screw and aligning the lower left of the quilting foot and the presser bar a Pin b Needle clam...

Page 64: ... at a consistent speed Free motion echo quilting foot E measurement a 6 4 mm approx 1 4 inch b 9 5 mm approx 3 8 inch CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver Otherwise the needle may touch the quilting foot causing it to bend or break CAUTION With free motion quilting control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed If the fabric is moved faster than th...

Page 65: ... to remove the presser foot d Loosen the presser foot holder screw and then remove the screw and the presser foot holder e Position the free motion echo quilting foot E on the left side of the presser bar with the holes in the quilting foot and presser bar aligned f Tighten the screw g Using the measurement on the quilting foot as a guide sew around the motif a 6 4 mm approx 1 4 inch Finished proj...

Page 66: ...e General sewing gather pintuck etc Reinforcement stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Triple stretch stitch General sewing for reinforcement and decorative topstitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Stretch stitch Reinforced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 ...

Page 67: ...e stitches f At the end of the stitching hold the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button pressed to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches g Press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threads If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing the machine will automatically sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches at the beginning of stitching When the Reverse Reinforcemen...

Page 68: ...d when sewing with a straight stitch in the middle center needle position Needle plate cover marks are used when sewing with a straight stitch in the left position a 5 8 inch approx 16 mm b For stitches with a middle center needle position c For stitches with a left needle position d Middle center needle position inch e Middle center needle position cm f Middle center needle position inch g Left n...

Page 69: ...the seam guide into the screw hole to the right of the needle plate a Screw hole for seam guide b Thumbscrew c Slide the seam guide to match the desired seam mark with the center of the screw and then securely tighten the thumbscrew d Guide the right edge of the fabric lightly against the seam guide with your hands while sewing Memo This is easy to do if the foot controller is used see page 39 Not...

Page 70: ...ser foot and turn the main power to OFF b Remove the flat bed attachment c Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you a Needle plate cover d Grasp the bobbin case and gently pull it out a Bobbin case e Use the disc shaped screwdriver included with the machine to unscrew and remove the regular needle plate f Set the straight stitch needle plate in place and use the scre...

Page 71: ... be sewn at the beginning of the stitching a Basting c Without sewing reverse stitches at the end of the stitching pull out 50 mm approx 1 15 16 inches of the threads cut them and then tie the two ends together d Insert the ends of the thread into the dart with a sewing needle e Iron the dart to one side 1 Memo When using the straight stitch needle plate all straight stitches become middle needle ...

Page 72: ...hering and then tie the threads f Smooth the gathers by ironing them g Sew along the seam line and then remove the basting stitch Flat Fell Seams Use flat fell seams to reinforce seams and finish edges neatly a Press and then attach presser foot J b Align the fabric with right sides together sew the seam line and then cut off half the seam allowance from the side on which the flat fell seam will l...

Page 73: ...fabric b Turn the fabric over and then iron only the folds with the tip of the iron a Surface of fabric c Press and then attach presser foot I d Attach the pin on the right side of presser foot I to the presser foot holder and then sew along the folds If the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are selected before sewing reverse stitches will automaticall...

Page 74: ...g Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 OK J Zigzag stitch Middle For overcasting mending Reinforcement stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 OK J Zigzag stitch Right Start from right needle position zigzag sew at left 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16...

Page 75: ...n the cord guide bobbin cover from top to bottom Position the thread in the notch at the back of the cord guide bobbin cover For easy thread flow through the notch the gimp thread should not exceed 1 5 mm approx 1 16 inch in diameter a Notch b Gimp thread c Snap the cord guide bobbin cover into place making sure that the gimp thread can be fed freely Make sure there are no restrictions when feedin...

Page 76: ...itch to sew overcasting on the edge of stretch fabrics Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual 2 step elastic zigzag For overcasting medium weight and stretch fabrics attaching tape and elastic 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2...

Page 77: ...ength mm inch Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of light and medium weight fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric 5 0 3 16 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium heavyweight and easily frayed fabrics or decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 ...

Page 78: ...g of medium stretch fabric and heavyweight fabric decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 5 4 0 1 32 3 16 OK J Overcasting stitch Reinforcement of stretch fabric or decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Overcasting stitch Stretch knit seam 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Single diamond overcast Reinforcement and seaming stre...

Page 79: ...hread the needle manually when using the side cutter or only attach the side cutter after threading the needle using the needle threader Stitch Key Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual With side cutter Straight stitch while cutting fabrics 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO With side cutter Zigzag stitc...

Page 80: ...hing is sewn When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Optional Side Cutter The seam margin should be approximately 5 mm approx 3 16 inch a Seam margin a a b b a Note If the width has been adjusted turn the handwheel by hand to check that the needle does not touch the side cutter If the needle touches the side cutter it might cause the needle to break Memo The fabric will not be cut if the who...

Page 81: ... foot so that the presser foot guide is flush against the fold of the fabric a Presser foot guide b Fold e Sew while keeping the fold in the fabric against the presser foot guide a Needle position b Presser foot guide Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch Hemming woven fabrics 00 3 3 2 0 1 16...

Page 82: ... and then sew along the edge of the appliqué making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge a Appliqué a Needle drop point Memo Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the needle does not catch the fold on the left side However if the needle catches too much of the fold the fabric cannot be unfolded and too much of the seam will appear on the surface of the fabric leaving an unattractive fin...

Page 83: ... along the bias ÅB d Attach presser foot J and then sew along the edge of the fabric making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge a Needle drop point e Unfold the fabric and then iron the tucks down to one side Scalloping Scallop stitching wave shaped running stitching can be used to decorate the edges of blouse collars and handkerchiefs a Press and then attach presser foot N Memo For d...

Page 84: ... sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam Select one of the following stitches a Surface of fabric Smocking The decorative stitching created by sewing over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs a Select a straight stitch and then attach presser foot J b Set the stitch length to 4 0 mm approx 3 16 inch and the thread tensi...

Page 85: ... about 4 mm approx 3 16 inch and baste them onto thin paper a 4 mm b Thin paper c Basting b Press or and then set the stitch width to the maximum 7 0 mm c Attach presser foot J and then sew with the presser foot centered between the two pieces of fabric a Basting d When you are finished sewing gently tear off the paper Memo For details on the stitches refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART at the end o...

Page 86: ...elastic tape evenly positioned on the gathers a Elastic tape f Press or g While pulling the elastic tape so that it is about the same length as the fabric pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand and feed the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand according to the feeding speed h Pull out the threads for the straight stitches Note Make sure ...

Page 87: ...spun fabrics with a slight stretch Note The needle threader cannot be used with a wing needle Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front If the needle threader is used damage to the machine may result CAUTION The needle threader cannot be used Thread the wing needle by hand from front to back Using the needle threader may result in damage to the machine A more attractive...

Page 88: ...ds from both sides of a 4 mm approx 3 16 inch area left unopened as shown in the illustration a Pulled out thread b Pulled out area c Approximately 4 mm approx 3 16 inch remaining b Press c Attach presser foot N and then sew along the center of the unopened area Memo For details on the stitches refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART at the end of this manual Memo Drawn work can also be sewn using the w...

Page 89: ... 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Round double ended buttonhole Buttonholes for fine medium to heavyweight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Narrow squared buttonhole Buttonholes for light to medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Stretch buttonhole Buttonholes for stretch or woven fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 N...

Page 90: ...n the buttonhole foot a Mark on fabric b Marks on presser foot e Pull down the buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot as shown in the illustration a Buttonhole lever a Metal bracket Memo The maximum buttonhole length is 28 mm approx 1 1 6 inches diameter thickness of the button Note Pass the thread under the presser foot a Note Sl...

Page 91: ...nhole and cut towards the pin a Pin b Seam ripper For keyhole buttonholes use the included eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole Then insert a pin along the inside of the bar tack insert a seam ripper into the hole made with the eyelet punch and then cut towards the pin a Pin b Eyelet punch Note If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick press in the...

Page 92: ... the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric d Tie the ends together and then trim the excess After using the seam ripper to cut the threads sewn over the buttonhole trim the threads Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the size of the buttonhole The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm approx 3 16 inc...

Page 93: ...it aligns with the area to be darned Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inch Twin Needle Auto Manual Auto Manual Darning Darning of medium weight fabric 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 1 16 NO Darning Darning of heavyweight fabric 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 1 16 NO a a Memo The maximum length for darning is 28 m...

Page 94: ...train such as ends of pocket openings and slits a Press b Set the scale on buttonhole foot A to the desired length of the darning and then attach the buttonhole foot a Presser foot scale b Finished measurement c 5 mm approx 3 16 inch a a a Note If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick press in the length display to increase the stitch length Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Fo...

Page 95: ...sews reinforcement stitches then stops If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing the machine will automatically cut the thread at the end of stitching Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot and allow for easier feeding a Presser foot b Thick fabric Note Slide the outside frame of the b...

Page 96: ...ally cut the thread at the end of stitching f With scissors cut the upper and bobbin threads at the beginning of the stitching pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Note Make sure that the automatic thread cutting setting is not selected when sewing on buttons Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch ...

Page 97: ...d for making belt holes and other similar applications a Press and then attach presser foot N b Press or in the width display or or in the length display to set the size of the eyelet c Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing Reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn at the end of the stitching If the automatic threa...

Page 98: ...fabric c Press and then attach presser foot N d Insert the needle into the fabric at the starting point of the stitching and then sew seam 1 a Starting point of stitching e Press and then sew seam 2 The fabric will move sideways so guide the fabric with your hands to sew straight f Press and then sew seam 3 Memo Pass the free arm through the tubular piece of fabric and then sew in the order shown ...

Page 99: ...ser foot J sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening and then sew basting stitches to the top of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric b End of zipper opening c Basting d Reverse stitching c Press open the seam allowance align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Zipper teeth Memo Zigzag stitches can also be used with multi d...

Page 100: ...tching d Wrong side of fabric c Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the zipper while maintaining 3 mm approx 1 8 inch of sewing space a Zipper pull tab b Zipper teeth c End of zipper opening d 3 mm approx 1 8 inch e Wrong side of fabric CAUTION When using zipper foot I make sure the straight stitch middle center needle position is selected Turn the handwheel t...

Page 101: ... left side of the zipper foot to the presser foot holder a Right side b Left side c Needle drop point j Set the fabric so that the left edge of the presser foot touches the edge of the zipper teeth k Sew reverse stitches at the closed end of the zipper then continue sewing l Stop sewing about 50 mm approx 2 inches from the edge of the fabric leave the needle in the fabric and remove the basting st...

Page 102: ...SEWING THE STITCHES 100 ...

Page 103: ...rns Only 110 Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern 111 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 112 Before Combining Patterns 112 Combining Patterns from Different Categories 112 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes 114 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations 115 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths 116 Creating Step Patterns 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only 117 Examples of Patte...

Page 104: ...ns f Utility decorative stitch patterns g Alphabet patterns gothic font h Alphabet patterns handwriting font i Alphabet patterns outline style Note When the screen is locked no key other than and the keys can be operated c f i a b d g e h k a Decorative stitch patterns b 7 mm decorative stitch patterns c Satin stitch patterns d 7 mm satin stitch patterns e Cross stitch patterns f Utility decorativ...

Page 105: ...ge Press to display the previous page Press to return to the screen of pattern categories An image of the selected stitch pattern is displayed below the symbol of the appropriate presser foot c To combine patterns select the next pattern Press to check the selected pattern combination If the wrong pattern was selected press to erase the pattern and then select the new stitch pattern Alphabet Patte...

Page 106: ...ected press to erase the character and then select the new character To select a different character style press and then select the new character style Press to check the selected characters An image of the selected characters is displayed below the symbol of the appropriate presser foot Example To select Bus a Press b Press c Press d Press then Bus appears A maximum of 70 characters can be combi...

Page 107: ...erial to the fabric While sewing guide the fabric with your hands so that it will be fed straight Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics lightweight fabrics or fabrics with coarse weaves attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric If you do not wish to do so place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper Thread 50 60 Needle With lightweight regular or stretch fabrics Ballpoint needle ...

Page 108: ...s and then press on P 12 of the screen b Attach presser foot N and then sew a single pattern c Compare the sewn pattern with the following illustration Memo When sewing character stitch patterns the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches at the end of the stitching then stops The machine is automatically set to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of each character After ...

Page 109: ... HORIZ display Each press of the key increases the value and moves the pattern to the right If the pattern is skewed to the right Press in the FINE ADJUST HORIZ display Each press of the key decreases the value and moves the pattern to the left e Sew the pattern again If the pattern still is not sewn correctly adjust it again Continue making adjustments until the pattern is sewn correctly f After ...

Page 110: ... the selected stitch pattern 109 f Vertical mirror image key Press this key to create a vertical mirror image of the selected stitch pattern 109 g Needle mode selection key single twin Press this key to select the setting for twin needle sewing Each time this key is pressed the setting switches between that for single needle sewing and for twin needle sewing 30 h Elongation key If a 7 mm satin sti...

Page 111: ...the zigzag width or stitch length After selecting a stitch pattern press to select one of the five settings available Creating a Vertical Mirror Image After selecting a stitch pattern press to flip the pattern vertically Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image After selecting a stitch pattern press to flip the pattern horizontally Memo Stitch patterns entered after the pattern size was changed are adde...

Page 112: ...le sewing the key changes to and the machine will sew one copy of the pattern then automatically stop CAUTION If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to return the thread density to If you continue sewing when the stitches are bunched the needle may bend or break Memo Stitch patterns entered after the stitching density was changed are added at the selected density until it is changed ...

Page 113: ...sewn incorrectly a Press the Start Stop button to stop the machine and then press Sewing returns to the beginning of the selected pattern W from the point where sewing was stopped b Press the Start Stop button to continue sewing Memo This function is not available for the sititches in the category Memo If this key is pressed when sewing is stopped patterns can be added at the end of a combined sti...

Page 114: ...h patterns are combined the machine is automatically set to sew the pattern once To repeatedly sew the combined stitch patterns combine the patterns and then press so that it appears as You cannot change settings such as the size and orientation for stitch patterns once they have been combined To resize or reorient the patterns specify the settings for each pattern as it is added to the combinatio...

Page 115: ...sew the pattern combination press so that it appears as Memo Press to erase the last pattern entered Patterns are erased one at a time If the entire combined pattern cannot be displayed press to view an image of the pattern Press to return to the previous screen The image of the pattern appears ...

Page 116: ...Example a Press b Press The larger size pattern appears c Press again and then press so that it appears as The second pattern is displayed in the smaller size d To repeatedly sew the pattern combination press so that it appears as The combination appears as a repeating pattern ...

Page 117: ...itch Patterns of Different Orientations Example a Press b Press c Press again and then press so that it appears as The second pattern is flipped horizontally d To repeatedly sew the pattern combination press so that it appears as The combination appears as a repeating pattern ...

Page 118: ...ss once so that it appears as The pattern is displayed with a length of 4 c Press again and then press three times so that it appears as The second pattern is displayed with a length of 2 d To repeatedly sew the pattern combination press so that it appears as The combination appears as a repeating pattern ...

Page 119: ... be created by using and to shift 7 mm satin stitch patterns Press once to move the stitch pattern to the left by half the width of the stitch pattern Press once to move the stitch pattern to the right by half the width of the stitch pattern Example a Press b Press and then press The next pattern is moved to the right c Press again and then press d Press so that it appears as The combination appea...

Page 120: ...COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 118 Examples of Pattern Combinations ...

Page 121: ...o use the upper and lower case letters the numbers 0 through 9 the dash and the underline _ Do not use comma period in the file name Do not create folders in Removable Disk on a computer If stitch data is stored in a folder that stitch data cannot be displayed by the machine Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and Windows...

Page 122: ...hold the currently selected stitch pattern To save the stitch pattern in the machine s memory you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern a Press to continue Press to return to the previous screen without saving the stitch pattern b Select a stitch pattern to be deleted Press to display the next page Only the first entry of each stitch pattern is displayed in the memory Press to view the ...

Page 123: ... The USB cable can be plugged into the USB ports on the computer and machine whether or not they are turned on a USB port b USB cable connector The Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer on the computer b Press Note Do not turn off the machine while the Saving screen is displayed otherwise you may lose the stitch pattern that you are saving Note The connectors on the USB cable can only be inse...

Page 124: ...ress The pocket selection screen appears b Select a stitch pattern to be retrieved Press to display the next page Press to view the entire stitch pattern Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving the stitch pattern a Saved stitch patterns Note Do not turn off the machine while the Saving screen is displayed otherwise you may lose the data Since the files are only temporarily saved ...

Page 125: ...n the computer open My Computer and then go to Removable Disk c Move copy the pattern data to Removable Disk Stitch pattern data in Removable Disk is written to the machine d Press The stitch patterns in the computer are displayed in the selection screen Memo A maximum of 24 stitch patterns or 476 KB can be moved or copied to Removable Disk Note While data is being written do not disconnect the US...

Page 126: ...ble disk has been removed safely disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the machine In case of Windows Vista With Windows 98 SE check that the Access lamp is not flashing before disconnecting the USB cable from the computer and the machine Note Be sure to perform the operation described above before disconnecting the USB cable from the computer and the machine otherwise the computer may ma...

Page 127: ...asing 126 Cleaning the Race 126 Cleaning the Bobbin Case 127 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN 128 Screen Visibility Is Low 128 Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning 128 TROUBLESHOOTING 130 ERROR MESSAGES 133 Alarm 135 SPECIFICATIONS 136 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE 137 STITCH SETTING CHART 139 INDEX 147 ...

Page 128: ... not operate Keep the machine clean for best results a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle b Raise the presser foot c Turn off the machine d Remove the needle presser foot and presser foot holder see page 32 through 34 e Remove the flat bed attachment f Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you a Needle plate cover g Grasp the bobbin case and then pul...

Page 129: ... Using a piece of paper of adequate thickness and sturdiness slide the paper between the tension plate base and the tension spring and also slide the paper behind the notch of the spring to remove any dirt or dust a Tension plate base b Notch c Paper e g business card type d Tension spring e Bobbin case projection stopper c Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and dust from inside th...

Page 130: ... c Turn the machine off then on again Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning If the screen does not respond correctly when a key is pressed the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation follow the procedure described below to make the proper adjustments a Turn off the machine hold your finger anywhere on the screen and then turn the machine on The BRIGHTNESS OF LCD screen app...

Page 131: ...case repeat the steps above d After making the necessary touch panel adjustment turn the machine off then on again Note Only use the included touch pen to touch the screen Do not use a mechanical pencil screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object Do not apply a strong force to the display otherwise damage to the display may result Note If you finish the touch panel adjustment and the screen stil...

Page 132: ...onsult your authorized retailer There are scratches on the race bobbin case Replace the race bobbin case or consult your authorized retailer Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin correctly 28 There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesn t rotate properly Replace the bobbin The thread is tangled Use scissors etc to cut the tangled thread and remove it from the race bobbin...

Page 133: ...clamp screw 36 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle with a new one 35 The thread or needle is not suitable for the type of fabric being sewn Check the table of fabric thread and needle combinations and select the appropriate combination 37 The wrong presser foot was used Attach the correct presser foot 139 The upper thread tension is too strong Adjust the thread tension 45 The fabric is ...

Page 134: ...elected the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is raised This is due to the needle bar release mechanism At these times the machine will make a sound different from that made during normal sewing This is not the sign of a malfunction If the power is disconnected during sewing Turn the main power to OFF and unplug the machine If you restart the machine follow the instructions for operat...

Page 135: ...er thread is broken or not threaded correctly and the Start Stop button or the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed This message is displayed when a buttonhole stitch is selected and the Start Stop button or the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised This message is displayed when the Start Stop button Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button Threa...

Page 136: ... selected This message is displayed when the needle is in the down position and the needle threader is lowered This message is displayed when a stitch other than a buttonhole stitch is selected and the Start Stop button or the Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered This message is displayed when the Start Stop button is pressed while the foot controlle...

Page 137: ... a middle needle position stitch while the single hole needle plate is installed This message is displayed when the needle plate is removed with the machine on This message is displayed when the Start Stop button Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button or the Thread Cutter button is pressed while the presser foot is raised This message is displayed when the Start Stop button is pressed while the sewin...

Page 138: ...cm W 30 5 cm H 25 8 cm D approx 20 1 8 inches W 12 inches H 10 1 8 inches D Case dimensions 58 2 cm W 31 9 cm H 28 4 cm D approx 22 7 8 inches W 12 1 2 inches H 11 1 8 inches D Weight 11 3 kg 24 9 lb Sewing speed 70 to 1000 stitches per minute Needle Home sewing machine needles HA 130 ...

Page 139: ...t the USB cable appears d When the screen shown in step a appears again press The message Saving the upgrade file Do not turn main power to OFF appears The download takes about 3 minutes e When the following screen appears the first upgrade file is downloaded f Copy the second upgrade file to Removable Disk g When the screen shown in step a appears again press The message Saving the upgrade file D...

Page 140: ... is completed i Disconnect the USB cable and turn the machine off then on again Note If an error occurred an error message appears At this time turn the machine off and then start the procedure again from step a Press LOAD after saving the upgrade file in the machine Upgrade complete ...

Page 141: ...3 16 NO Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqué quilt pieces 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Right Start from right needle position zigzag sew at left 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 6 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Left Start from left needle position zigzag sew at right 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 6 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3...

Page 142: ...0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Smocking stitch Smocking decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Rick rack stitch Decorative top stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching and appliqué 6 0 15 64 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0...

Page 143: ... Basting 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 20 0 3 4 5 0 30 0 3 16 1 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Middle For overcasting mending Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 OK J Zigzag stitch Middle For overcasting mending Reinforcement stitch is sewn while pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 ...

Page 144: ...rcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Piecing stitch Right Piecework patchwork 6 5 mm approx 1 4 inch right seam allowance 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Piecing stitch Middle Piecework patchwork 2 0 1 16 0 2...

Page 145: ... 64 1 16 OK J Smocking stitch Smocking decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Feather stitch Fagoting decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Fagoting cross stitch Fagoting bridging and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 OK J Tape attaching Attaching tape to seam in stretch fabric 4 0 3 ...

Page 146: ... 0 1 16 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 4 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Honeycomb stitch Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO Honeycomb stitch Heirloom decorative hems 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 5 1 8 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 NO ...

Page 147: ...1 64 1 16 NO Stretch buttonhole Buttonholes for stretch or woven fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 NO Heirloom buttonhole Buttonholes for heirloom and stretch fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 NO Bound buttonhole The first step in making bound buttonholes 5 0 3 16 0 0 6 0 0 15 64 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 NO Keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes i...

Page 148: ...ieces of fabric NO Diagonally left down Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Forward Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Diagonally right down Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Sideways to left Zigzag For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric NO ...

Page 149: ...2 editing character decorative stitches 108 elastic zigzag stitches 74 elongation key 109 error messages 133 extension table 36 eyelets 95 F fabrics fabric thread needle combinations 35 sewing heavyweight fabric 41 sewing lightweight fabric 41 sewing stretch fabrics 90 fagoting 83 feed dogs 10 60 flat fell seams 70 flatbed attachment with accessory compartment 9 11 foot controller 39 foot controll...

Page 150: ...ad cutting 44 LCD density 20 128 stitch length 42 thread tension 43 zigzag width 42 sewing speed controller 9 11 38 sewing type selection key 52 shell tuck stitching 81 side cutter 77 single repeat sewing key 110 size key 109 smocking 82 specifications 136 spool cap 9 Spool net 13 spool pin 9 start stop button 11 38 step patterns 117 stitch guide foot 67 stitch length 42 stitch width 42 stitching ...

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