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PANTONE 285

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885-V14

XE2408-001

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Operation Manual

Operation Manual

Computerized Sewing Machine

GETTING READY

SEWING BASICS

UTILITY STITCHES

APPENDIX

885-V14

Summary of Contents for Innov-i-s 80

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Computerized Sewing Machine GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX ...

Page 2: ...rical 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 it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for ex...

Page 3: ...und the machine needle Switch the sewing machine to the symbol O position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate as it could cause the needle to break Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break 6 This machine is not...

Page 4: ...inspect and adjust the machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your local authorized Brother dealer Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Save these instructions The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice For additiona...

Page 5: ...lace the fuse cover Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not intended to be used by young children and assistance may be required if used by a person with a disability ...

Page 6: ...ons 22 Winding the bobbin 22 Installing the bobbin 26 Upper Threading 28 Threading the upper thread 28 Threading the needle 31 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle 33 Pulling up the bobbin thread 36 Replacing the Needle 37 Needle precautions 37 Needle types and their uses 38 Checking the needle 39 Replacing the needle 39 Replacing the Presser Foo...

Page 7: ...zag foot J 72 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 73 Basic Stitching 75 Basic stitching 75 Blind Hem Stitching 77 Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 79 Buttonhole sewing 80 Button sewing 84 Zipper Insertion 86 Inserting a centered zipper 86 Inserting a side zipper 88 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 Stretch stitching 91 Elastic attaching 91 Appliqué Patchwork and Q...

Page 8: ...attern 115 Realigning the pattern 116 APPENDIX 119 Stitch Settings 120 Utility stitches 120 Other stitches 124 Care and Maintenance 126 Cleaning the machine surface 126 Cleaning the race 126 Removing the needle plate 127 Troubleshooting 128 Error messages 132 Nothing appears in the LCD 134 Operation beep 134 Cancelling the operation beep 134 Index 136 ...

Page 9: ...Sewing Machine Features a Easy upper threading Since the spool can be installed at the front of the sewing machine the upper thread can easily be threaded In addition the needle can be threaded with a simple operation page 28 b One touch lower threading You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 26 c Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread p...

Page 10: ...nhole foot A XC2691 033 16 Spool cap large 130012 054 2 Overcasting foot G XC3098 031 17 Spool cap medium XE1372 001 3 Monogramming foot N XD0810 031 18 Spool cap small 130013 154 4 Zipper foot I X59370 021 19 Extra spool pin XE2241 001 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 051 20 Spool net XA5523 020 6 Blind stitch foot R X56409 051 21 Foot controller XD0501 021 EU area 7 Button fitting foot M 130489...

Page 11: ...ect at the time of printing The part codes are subject to change without notice z Visit your Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 No Part Name Part Code No Part Name Part Code U S A Canada Others U S A Canada Others 1 Side cutter SA177 F054 XC3879 002 7 Non stick foot SA114 F007N XC1949 002 2 Quilting guide SA132 F016N XC2...

Page 12: ... attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs h Operation buttons page 12 Use these buttons and the slider to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle i Operation panel page 13 Use to select stitches and various other stitch settings j Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to sew one stitch or to raise or lower the needle k Main power switch page 17 Use this swit...

Page 13: ... presser foot m Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations a Start stop button Press the start stop button to start or stop sewing The machine sews at a low speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is continuously pressed When sewing is stopped the need...

Page 14: ...tch length setting Stitch mode keys h j h Preset utility stitch saved pattern key Press this key to select the utility stitch assigned to a numeric key or to retrieve a pattern that has been saved Each time this key is pressed the machine switches between the preset utility stitch mode and the saved pattern mode i Utility stitch key Press this key to select a straight stitch zigzag stitch buttonho...

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Page 16: ...bbin 22 Installing the bobbin 26 Upper Threading 28 Threading the upper thread 28 Threading the needle 31 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle 33 Pulling up the bobbin thread 36 Replacing the Needle 37 Needle precautions 37 Needle types and their uses 38 Checking the needle 39 Replacing the needle 39 Replacing the Presser Foot 41 Presser foot pre...

Page 17: ...es 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 many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power firs...

Page 18: ...chine is not sewing b Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to X The sewing lamp and the LCD go off when the machine is turned off c Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power cord d Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated...

Page 19: ...ns are performed incorrectly The LCD displays the following information a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Twin needle needle stop position d Automatic reverse reinforcement stitches e Selected stitch f Stitch length mm g Stitch width mm Memo z For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly refer to Error messages page 132 1 2 7 3 4 6 5 ...

Page 20: ... below a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears c Press or Stitch length keys until the stitch or machine attribute that you wish to set is displayed a Stitch length keys d Press or Stitch width keys until the desired setting is selected X The setting is changed e Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch ...

Page 21: ...images patterns along a vertical axis page 113 Repeated single sewing Specifies whether the pattern will be sewn once or repeatedly page 112 Initial needle position Select the straight stitch that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on Stitch width control Allows the stitch width to be adjusted with the sewing speed controller page 98 Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is soun...

Page 22: ...operation panel and then press or Stitch length keys until is displayed X The screen for changing the brightness of the LCD appears b To make the LCD brighter press Stitch width key To make the LCD darker press Stitch width key X The brightness of the LCD is changed c Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again ...

Page 23: ...that the machine 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 SA156 SFB XA5539 151 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobb...

Page 24: ... horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin f Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown with the rounded side on the left CAUTION a b a b If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the threa...

Page 25: ...r right hand pull the thread with your left hand and then pass the thread under the thread guide a Thread guide h Pass the thread under the thread guide cover from the back to the front Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand a Thread guide cover i Pull the thread to th...

Page 26: ...achine CAUTION o Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin from the shaft p Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction Be sure to cut the thread as described If the bobbin is wou...

Page 27: ...ld the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left Be careful not to drop the bobbin Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The 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...

Page 28: ...d is correctly passed through the flat spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted correctly reinstall the thread a Flat spring h Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover A and then lightly press down on the right side B X The lower threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading page 28 Memo z You c...

Page 29: ...g the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 Use appropriate thread and needle combinations For details on appropriate needle and thread combinations refer to Needle types and their uses page 38 Thread with a t...

Page 30: ...thread unwinds to the front at the bottom CAUTION f Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown with the rounded side on the left CAUTION a a b If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle may break If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thre...

Page 31: ...ad along the path indicated by the number on the machine j Pass the thread into the thread take up lever from the right to the left a Thread take up lever Memo z If the needle is not raised the thread take up lever cannot be threaded Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take up lever k Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide The thr...

Page 32: ...eader page 33 a Pull the end of the thread which has been passed through the needle bar thread guide to the left A and then firmly pull it from the front B through the slit in the thread guide disk a Thread guide disk b Thread guide b Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side of the machine a Thread cutter Note z When using thread that quickly winds off the spool such as metallic thre...

Page 33: ... the thread CAUTION d Raise the presser foot lever pass the end of the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread toward the rear of the machine a 5 cm 2 inches X The upper threading is finished Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished you are ready to begin sewing Note z If the needle is not raised the needle threader cannot thread the...

Page 34: ...h two different threads Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality Be sure to use the twin needle the extra spool pin and the spool cap For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 120 a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION a Install the twin needle For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 39 b Thre...

Page 35: ...r For details refer to step h through j of Threading the upper thread page 28 g Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide manually thread the right needle Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front h Attach zigzag foot J For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 CAUTION i Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on...

Page 36: ...come bunched together depending on the types of thread and fabric that are used If this occurs increase the stitch length For details on adjusting the stitch length refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 59 CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot t...

Page 37: ...hread with your left hand with the needle in the up position press needle position button twice to lower and raise the needle a Needle position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up d Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread e Pull out about 10 15 cm 4 5 inches of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the ...

Page 38: ...ing of the needle Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous for example if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below CAUTION Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries ...

Page 39: ...fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 80 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Satin Silk thread 50 Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30 50 90 14 100 16 Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 60 Tweed Silk thread Stretch fabrics Jersey Thread for knits 50 60 Ball point needle golden colored 75 1...

Page 40: ...lat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle a Press needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle position button b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever CAUTION 1 2 1 1 Before ...

Page 41: ...he sewing machine may be damaged e With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper a Needle stopper f While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same way CAUTION b a a Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and secure...

Page 42: ...eedle a Needle position button X The needle is raised b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine ...

Page 43: ...er a Presser foot lever X The presser foot 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 Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong presser foot is installed turn off the sewing machine attach the correct ...

Page 44: ... to Replacing the presser foot page 41 b Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Attaching the presser foot holder a Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar a Presser bar b Presser foot holder b Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw u...

Page 45: ... the presser foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION Note z When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium Removing the walking foot a Press needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle position button X The needle is raised b Turn off the sewing machine c Rais...

Page 46: ...rew e Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 43 Memo z Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot For details on the stitches refer to Stitch Settings page 120 z The optional walking foot is available through your Brother dealer a ...

Page 47: ...the left X With the flat bed attachment removed free arm sewing is possible b Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top c When you are finished with free arm sewing install the flat bed attachment back in its original position Sewing large pieces of fabric The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces of fabric easier a Open up the legs at the bottom of the wid...

Page 48: ...tional wide table is available through your Brother dealer d Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to adjust their height so the wide table will be level with the sewing machine bed CAUTION e When you are finished using the wide table remove it While slightly lifting up the wide table pull it off to the left f Install the flat bed attachment back in its original position Do not move the sewing ...

Page 49: ...GETTING READY 48 ...

Page 50: ...hanging the tension of the upper thread 57 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 58 Adjusting the stitch width 58 Adjusting the stitch length 59 Useful Functions 60 Changing the needle stop position 60 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches 60 Useful Sewing Tips 62 Trial sewing 62 Changing the sewing direction 62 Sewing curves 62 Sewing thick fabrics 62 Sewing thin fabrics 63 Sewing s...

Page 51: ...r foot be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if the start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing 1 Turn on the machine Turn on the sewing machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 17 2 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selecting a stitch refer to Se...

Page 52: ...aise the needle a Needle position button c Place the fabric under the presser foot 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 the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point...

Page 53: ...ed controller 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 If you continue to hold start stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed c When the end of the stitching is reached press start stop button once X The machine stops sewing with the needle down ...

Page 54: ...ight to sew at a faster speed a Sewing speed controller The speed set using the sewing speed controller will be the foot controller s maximum sewing speed e Once you are ready to start sewing slowly press down on the foot controller Pressing down on the foot controller increases the sewing speed releasing the pressure on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed a Slower b Faster Slowly press...

Page 55: ... an opening or where seams do not overlap use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread a Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever b Press start stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if start stop button is held down the machine sews at a low speed a Start stop button For deta...

Page 56: ...eld down reverse stitches are sewn g After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn release reverse reinforcement stitch button X The machine stops sewing h Press start stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if start stop button is held down the machine sews at a slow speed X The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction i After sewing to the end of the stitching th...

Page 57: ...e stitching and the sewing machine is stopped if the needle is not raised press needle position button once to raise the needle a Needle position button X The needle is raised b Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever c Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them a Thread cutter a a ...

Page 58: ...ible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread e The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric Turn the thread tension dial to the left to loosen the upper thread Upper thread is too loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric the upper thread is too loose ...

Page 59: ...r press Stitch width key To make the stitch width wider press Stitch width key X The stitch width is changed If the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased Memo z To reset the stitch width to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value z If the straight stitch left needle position or triple stretch stitch was selected changing the sti...

Page 60: ...ndard settings highlighted appear c To make the stitch length shorter press Stitch length key To make the stitch length longer press Stitch length key X The stitch length is changed If the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased Memo z To reset the stitch length to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value z indicates that the setti...

Page 61: ...n the raised position To return the machine to the setting where the needle is stopped in the lowered position press Needle position key until the icon changes to or Even after the sewing machine is turned off the needle stop position setting is not cancelled Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at ...

Page 62: ...cement stitching setting is cancelled d Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press start stop button once a Start stop button X After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the machine starts sewing e After reaching the end of the stitching press reverse reinforcement stitch button once This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is sel...

Page 63: ...s that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction a When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing press needle position button to lower the needle b Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot c Lower the presser foot...

Page 64: ... the left side of zigzag foot J c Release the button The foot will lock in place level with the seam allowing the fabric to feed X Once the trouble spot has been passed the foot will return to its normal position CAUTION Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly If this occurs place thin paper or stabilizer material under ...

Page 65: ...xed distance from the edge of the fabric a Seam b Presser foot Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch left needle position Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the needle plate The distance between the markings in the upper scale is 1 8 inch 3 m...

Page 66: ... Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 Stretch stitching 91 Elastic attaching 91 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 Appliqué stitching 94 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 95 Piecing 95 Quilting 96 Free motion quilting 97 Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller 98 Reinforcement Stitching 100 Triple stretch stitching 100 Bar tack stitching 100 Eyelet Stitching 102 Decorative Sti...

Page 67: ... by in the lower left corner of the screen press the Preset utility stitch saved pattern key Each press of Preset utility stitch saved pattern key switches the mode between the preset utility stitch mode and saved pattern mode a Preset utility stitch saved pattern key b Numeric keys Preset utility stitch The most frequently used utility stitches have been assigned to the numeric keys These stitche...

Page 68: ...stitching Using the operation panel keys select the desired stitch Ten of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the numeric keys Right after turning the power on the straight stitch left needle position is selected The machine can also be set to select the straight stitch center needle position For details refer to Changing the settings page 19 a Determine the stitch th...

Page 69: ...een and does not appear in the center of the screen Example preset utility stitch b Press the key assigned with the stitch to select the stitch Continue with step f on page 69 With number selection There are three modes of stitches that can be selected by number utility stitch mode character stitch mode and utility decorative stitch mode a Press the stitch mode key for the stitch that you wish to ...

Page 70: ...d the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong presser foot is installed turn off the sewing machine attach the correct presser foot and then select the desired stitch again Memo z For details on adjusting the stitch width and length refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 58 ...

Page 71: ... erased so that a new stitch can be selected A screen similar to the one shown below appears allowing you to confirm whether or not to erase the stitches To erase the stitch and select a different one press OK key and then change the stitch mode To stop the current stitch from being erased press Cancel clear key to return to the previous screen Memo z After changing stitch settings such as the sti...

Page 72: ...bric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Guide e Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide a Needle drop point CAUTION Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch 08 Preventing fraying in medium weight and thin fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 3...

Page 73: ... Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch center needle position 05 Preventing 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 2 point zigzag stitch 06 Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and stretch fabrics 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 3 point zigzag stitch 07 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Overcasti...

Page 74: ...g fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw e Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin is aligned with the 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 Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Aut...

Page 75: ...ric will not be cut k Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 16 inch a 5 mm 3 16 inch Memo z The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13 oz denim z After using the side cutter clean it by removing any lint or dust z If the side cutter can no l...

Page 76: ...einforcement stitches refer to Securing the stitching page 54 g When sewing is finished cut the thread For details refer to Cutting the thread page 56 Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Straightstitch left needle position 01 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reverse stitching 0 0 0 0...

Page 77: ... the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm 1 2 inch If the stitch width is changed between 0 and 7 0 mm 1 4 inch the needle position will also change By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric a seam allowance can be sewn with a fixed width a Stitch width setting b Distance from the needle position to...

Page 78: ...rong side of fabric b Basting c Turn on the sewing machine d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 e Attach blind stitch foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 f Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Wrong side of fabric b Fold of hem c Guide Stitch Name Pa...

Page 79: ...the hem a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right Press of the Stitch width keys 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 fabric For details on changing the stitch width refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 58 h Sew with ...

Page 80: ...thick fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 45 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 46 Buttonholes for stretch or knit 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 47 Buttonholes for 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 48 Bound buttonholes 5 0 3 ...

Page 81: ...ching The names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm 3 16 inch a Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole a Marks on fabric b Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will be put through the ...

Page 82: ...is set c Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 e Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Mark on fabric b Red marks on buttonhole foot Pass the upper thread down thr...

Page 83: ...yhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole a Eyelet punch When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric CAUTION Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting the...

Page 84: ...hen loosely tie it b Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 46 or 47 d Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 e Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread f Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing g When sewing is finished gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack h Use a handsewing needle to p...

Page 85: ...esser foot page 41 f Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button g Place the button into button fitting foot M a Button X The button is held in place When attaching four hole buttons first sew the two holes closest to you Then slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine and then sew them in the...

Page 86: ...feed dogs a Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine Memo z The feed dog position switch is normally set to the right side as seen from the rear of machine z The feed dogs come up when you start sewing again Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank attach the button with space between it and the fabric and then wind the thread by hand This attaches the button secure...

Page 87: ...after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 75 c Baste the two pieces up 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 fabric e Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place a Wrong side...

Page 88: ...t side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening CAUTION i Remove the basting stitching When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break ...

Page 89: ...opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 75 d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric e Press the seam allowance so that the right side the side that will not be stitched has an extra 3 mm 1 8 inch a Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1 8 inch f Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch and then baste ...

Page 90: ...ng k Close the zipper turn over the fabric and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric a Basting stitching l Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in step h change it to the left pin a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point m Topstitch around the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper ...

Page 91: ...hen you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever and then open the zipper and continue sewing o Remove the basting stitching ...

Page 92: ...cessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used a Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric a Elastic tape b Pin b Turn on the sewing machine c Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Application Stitch Wi...

Page 93: ...c while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break J ...

Page 94: ... 1 8 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 23 Attaching appliqués and binding 1 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 18 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 19 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the left edge of th...

Page 95: ...ic that it will be attached to a Basting stitching d Turn on the sewing machine e Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 f Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 g Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué When sew...

Page 96: ...t stitch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot a Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together b Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 18 or 19 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 d Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 e Sew with the side of the presser foot ali...

Page 97: ...ottom layers of fabric is called quilting Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide a Baste the fabric to be quilted b Turn on the sewing machine c Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting Stitching page 66 d Attach the walking foot For details refer to Using the optional walking foot page 44 e Place one hand on each side of the presser foot an...

Page 98: ...the fabric can be moved freely in any direction The optional quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting a Turn off the sewing machine b Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder Refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 43 c Secure the quilting foot with the presser foot holder screw The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw a Pin on quiltin...

Page 99: ...n from the rear of the machine Normally the drop feed lever is positioned at the right Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the sewing speed controller the stitch width can quickly and easily be adjusted In this case the sewing spee...

Page 100: ... 67 i While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider a Narrower b Wider Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller j When you are finished sewing set the stitch width control setting back to OFF Memo z Although the stitching result differs depending...

Page 101: ...ure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below a Determine the desired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn b Turn on t...

Page 102: ... in the front of the presser foot otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size g Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot a Buttonhole lever b Bracket h Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automa...

Page 103: ...nto the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever f Start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Memo z I...

Page 104: ...4 0 1 64 3 16 Smocking stitch 29 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 30 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 40 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Scallop stitch 25 Satin scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 N Hemstitching 36 Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitchin...

Page 105: ...ewing machine d Select stitch 29 or 30 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 e Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 f Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 58 g Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric h After sewing is finished remove the pa...

Page 106: ...ocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric a Turn on the sewing machine b Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length ...

Page 107: ...o decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics a Fold the fabric along the bias b Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 17 and then increase the thread tension For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 d Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 e Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric a Ne...

Page 108: ...re enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics CAUTION a Insert the wing needle Use a 130 705H 100 16 wing needle For details on inserting a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 39 b Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 32 36 37 38 39 40 or 41 d Attach monogramming foot ...

Page 109: ...abric b Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 36 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 d Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 e With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed section f Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears g Press or Stitch length keys until is displa...

Page 110: ... looks like the previous stitching k Set the mirror image pattern setting back to 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 Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch 39 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 67 d Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the pres...

Page 111: ... of the fabric being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is used the desired result may not be achieved Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project In addition while sewing be sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order to prevent the fabric from slipping Sewing patterns a Turn on the sewing machine b Select a stitch For details refer to steps d through f of Sel...

Page 112: ... Cancel clear key in the operation panel The pattern that was selected last is removed c Repeat steps b d After all of the desired patterns are selected start sewing a Sewing direction X The order that the patterns appear in the LCD is the order that they will be sewn Note z When the combined pattern is sewn at least one time sewing of the combined pattern is temporarily stopped Typing in the numb...

Page 113: ... width keys e Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again and the machine is set to repeatedly sew the selected pattern a Single b Repeated Note z If repeated sewing is set the pattern is repeatedly sewn until the sewing machine is stopped z If the sewing machine is turned off the repeated single sewing setting returns to its default setting Checking the selected pat...

Page 114: ...h the pattern to the right If the key is pressed while only the rightmost last pattern is displayed a beep sounds d Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again Mirror imaging the pattern The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis a Select a stitch b Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears c Press or Stitch length keys until...

Page 115: ...names that will be used often Utility stitches can also be saved Up to three patterns can be saved a Create the combined pattern that you wish to save Otherwise display the pattern to be saved For details refer to Combining patterns page 111 b Press Memory key in the operation panel X The machine enters pattern memory mode and appears in the upper left corner of the screen c Press the numeric key ...

Page 116: ...machine enters retrieve pattern mode and appears in the lower left corner of the screen Memo z Each time Preset utility stitch saved pattern key is pressed the machine switches between the preset utility stitch mode and the saved pattern mode For details on the preset utility stitch mode refer to Selecting stitch types and patterns page 66 b Press the numeric key 1 to 3 for the pocket where the pa...

Page 117: ...n alignment stitch is selected c Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 d Start sewing X The pattern for making the adjustment is sewn X The sewing machine stops after it has finished sewing the pattern e Check the sewn pattern If the part of the pattern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly the pattern is correctly aligned If the pattern is no...

Page 118: ...rn is sewn Press Stitch width key to increase the adjustment setting Press Stitch width key to decrease the adjustment setting i Start sewing again and then check the pattern Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly j When the pattern is sewn correctly press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again ...

Page 119: ...UTILITY STITCHES 118 ...

Page 120: ...this chapter Stitch Settings 120 Utility stitches 120 Other stitches 124 Care and Maintenance 126 Cleaning the machine surface 126 Cleaning the race 126 Troubleshooting 128 Error messages 132 Nothing appears in the LCD 134 Operation beep 134 Cancelling the operation beep 134 Index 136 ...

Page 121: ... on medium weight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Yes 3 point zigzag stitch 07 J Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement No Overcasting stitch 08 G Overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics 3 5 1 ...

Page 122: ...No Reinforcement No Quilting stitch for stippling 24 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 No Satinscallop stitch 25 N Scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinforcement No Joining stitch 26 J Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16...

Page 123: ...cement No Buttonhole stitch 42 A Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement No 43 A Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement No 44 A Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 ...

Page 124: ...0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 61 N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 62 N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 63 N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 64 N For decoration etc 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No...

Page 125: ... 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 77 N For decoration etc 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 78 N For decoration etc 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 79 N For decoration etc 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No 80 N For decoration etc 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 ...

Page 126: ...titch Type Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping Utility decorative stitches 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 11 J 2 Yes Not possible J Yes Yes 12 13 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 08 09 10 G 2 No No 14 15 R 2 No No 19 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 N No Not impossible Yes 36 37 38 39 40 41 N No Yes 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 62 1 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 N Yes J Yes 57 58 5...

Page 127: ...e sewing machine CAUTION c Remove the flat bed attachment d Loosen the presser foot holder screw and remove the presser foot holder and then loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle e Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is removed f Remove the bobbin case Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out a Bobbin...

Page 128: ... Remove the needle plate by removing the screws with the included screwdriver c Remove the tangled thread from the needle plate d Return the needle plate to its original position and then tighten the screws with the included screwdriver Note z Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the two holes on the machine e Follow steps g through j page 126 127 Never use a bobbin case that is scra...

Page 129: ...ric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 38 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 120 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 57 The f...

Page 130: ...te is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the needle plate Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the presser foot Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center The bobbin case is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the bobbin case Contact your dealer or the nearest author...

Page 131: ... the bobbin thread page 26 page 28 The spool is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool page 28 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 38 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 39 If thin fabrics are being sewn the stitch is too long Shorten the stitch length or sew wit...

Page 132: ...ate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 120 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 57 The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the race page 126 The fabric does not feed The feed dogs are lowered Slide the drop feed lever to the right as seen from the rear of the...

Page 133: ...moved to the right The start stop button was pressed while the foot controller was connected A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised The start stop button or reverse reinforce...

Page 134: ...e was changed This icon appears when the current pattern is to be deleted The selected setting cannot be changed with the selected pattern A pattern is being saved Otherwise the stitch settings are being saved Error Message Probable Cause ...

Page 135: ...sounded For a correct operation One beep is sounded If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine continues to beep for four seconds The machine automatically stops Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew Cancelling the operation beep When the sewi...

Page 136: ...ng 135 4 d Press or Stitch width keys to select To return to press or Stitch width keys X The machine is now set so that it will not beep e Press Cancel clear key or OK key X The initial stitch screen appears again ...

Page 137: ...e 126 changing machine settings 19 changing sewing direction 62 changing the settings 19 character stitches 67 110 124 character utility decorative stitch key 13 checking patterns 112 cleaning 126 cleaning brush 9 126 combining patterns 111 crazy quilt stitching 95 cross stitch 110 cross stitches 110 124 curves 62 cylindrical pieces 46 D decorative satin stitches 110 124 decorative stitches 110 12...

Page 138: ...lting foot 10 97 quilting guide 10 96 R race 126 realigning 116 realigning patterns 116 reinforcement stitching 54 60 100 repeat sewing patterns 112 replacing the needle 37 39 retrieving a pattern 115 reverse stitching 54 reverse reinforcement stitch button 12 S safety instructions 1 satin stitches 110 124 satin stitching 98 saved patterns 66 68 saving patterns 114 scallop stitching 105 screwdrive...

Page 139: ...er thread tension 57 upper threading 8 28 utility decorative stitches 67 110 125 utility stitch key 13 utility stitches 66 120 W walking foot 10 44 96 wide table 10 46 wing needle 107 Z zigzag foot 9 72 zipper foot 9 zipper insertion 86 ...

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