CONTENTS
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Chapter 1 GETTING READY
9
Names of Machine Parts....................................... 9
Included accessories ............................................................ 12
Optional accessories ............................................................ 13
Turning the Machine On/Off.............................. 14
LCD Operation ................................................... 16
Viewing the LCD.................................................................. 16
Settings screen...................................................................... 18
Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys........................ 20
Wireless Network Connection Functions............ 20
Operations available with a wireless network connection .... 20
Enabling a wireless network connection ............................... 21
Using the wizard to set up the wireless network
connection ........................................................................... 21
Winding/Installing the Bobbin............................ 23
Winding the bobbin ............................................................. 23
Installing the bobbin............................................................. 25
Upper Threading ................................................ 27
Threading the upper thread .................................................. 27
Pulling up the bobbin thread ................................................ 29
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations.................. 30
Replacing the Needle.......................................... 31
Checking the needle............................................................. 31
Replacing the needle ............................................................ 31
Replacing the Presser Foot.................................. 32
Replacing the presser foot .................................................... 32
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder ................... 33
Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS
35
Sewing ................................................................ 35
Stitch types ........................................................................... 35
Basic sewing ........................................................................ 35
Combining stitch patterns..................................................... 37
Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches .................................. 38
Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching ............................ 38
Automatic thread cutting ...................................................... 39
Automatic presser foot lowering function ............................. 40
Automatic fabric sensor system (Automatic presser foot
pressure)............................................................................... 40
Pivoting ................................................................................ 41
Setting the stitch width/stitch length/“L/R Shift” .................... 42
Adjusting the Thread Tension ............................. 42
Useful Sewing Tips ............................................. 43
Sewing tips ........................................................................... 43
Sewing an even seam allowance .......................................... 44
Sewing various fabric ........................................................... 45
Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot ................... 47
Chapter 3 VARIOUS STITCHES
49
Stitch Chart ........................................................ 49
Utility Stitches .................................................... 56
Overcasting stitches ............................................................. 56
Blind hem stitching .............................................................. 58
Buttonhole sewing................................................................ 60
Button sewing ...................................................................... 62
Zipper insertion.................................................................... 63
Zipper/piping insertion ......................................................... 65
Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching ............................... 66
Other stitching applications.................................................. 73
Making step stitch patterns ................................................... 79
Making Adjustments ........................................... 80
Using the Memory Function ............................... 81
Saving stitch patterns ............................................................ 81
Retrieving stitch patterns ...................................................... 82
Chapter 4 EMBROIDERY
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Embroidering Preparation .................................. 83
Attaching the embroidery foot.................................................... 83
Attaching the embroidery unit ............................................. 84
Embroidering attractive finishes ........................................... 85
Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame ........................ 86
Attaching the embroidery frame........................................... 88
Embroidering ..................................................... 89
Selecting an embroidery pattern .......................................... 89
Embroidering a pattern ........................................................ 93
Embroidery foot auto down ................................................. 95
Adjusting thread tension ...................................................... 95
Adjusting the bobbin case (with no color on the screw) ....... 96
Using the automatic thread cutting function
(End Color Trim) .................................................................. 97
Using the thread trimming function (Jump Stitch Trim)......... 97
Embroidering the appliqué patterns ..................................... 98
Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué.......................... 99
Split embroidery patterns ................................................... 100
Editing Patterns (Pattern Editing Screen).......... 100
Editing Patterns (Embroidery Settings
Screen)............................................................. 102
Aligning the pattern and the needle position...................... 103
Embroidering linked characters.......................................... 103
Thread color sorting........................................................... 104
Using the Memory Function............................. 105
Saving embroidery patterns................................................ 105
Retrieving embroidery patterns .......................................... 106
Chapter 5 APPENDIX
107
Care and Maintenance ..................................... 107
Cleaning the LCD .............................................................. 107
Cleaning the machine surface............................................ 107
Restrictions on oiling ......................................................... 107
Precautions on storing the machine ................................... 107
Cleaning the race............................................................... 107
Touch panel is malfunctioning........................................... 108
Troubleshooting ............................................... 109
Upper thread tightened up................................................. 109
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric.............................. 109
Incorrect thread tension ..................................................... 110
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ... 110
If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder
seat.................................................................................... 112
List of symptoms ................................................................ 113
Error messages ................................................................... 116
How can I find the wireless security information
(SSID and network key)...................................................... 119
Operation beeps ................................................................ 119
Specifications................................................... 120
Updating Your Machine’s Software ................. 120
Index................................................................ 121
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