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Important Safety Instructions

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
This machine is intended for household use.

DANGER

- To reduce the risk of electric shock

Always

unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning,

when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the
machine unattended.

WARNING

- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Always

unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual

• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp

the plug and pull it out of the electrical 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.

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 examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

Always

keep your work area clear:

• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the

sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

•

Do not

store objects on the foot controller.

•

Do not

use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.

•

Never

drop or insert

any

object into

any

opening.

•

Do not

operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

Summary of Contents for Innov-is 1000

Page 1: ...Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Operation Manual CPS5XV Y GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX ...

Page 2: ...ut of the electrical 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 servic...

Page 3: ...er iron halogen lamp or other hot objects Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies the presser feet needle or other parts to assure correct installation 8 For repair or adjustment If the Light unit is damaged it ...

Page 4: ...e Bobbin 23 Bobbin precautions 23 Winding the bobbin 23 Installing the bobbin 27 Upper Threading 29 About the spool of thread 29 Threading the upper thread 29 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle 34 Pulling up the bobbin thread 36 Replacing the Needle 38 Needle precautions 38 Needle types and their uses 39 Checking the nee...

Page 5: ...ing stitching 71 Saving stitch settings 73 Overcasting Stitches 74 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G 74 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 75 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 76 Basic Stitching 78 Basting 78 Basic stitching 78 Blind Hem Stitching 80 Buttonhole Stitching 82 Buttonhole sewing 83 Button sewing 87 Zipper Insertion 89 Inserting ...

Page 6: ...ching the Embroidery Unit 136 Embroidery unit precautions 136 Attaching the embroidery unit 136 Removing the embroidery unit 138 Replacing the bobbin case 138 Preparing the Fabric 139 Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric 139 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 140 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 143 Attaching the embroidery frame 143 Removing the embroidery frame 144 Selecting Embro...

Page 7: ...IX 163 Care and Maintenance 164 Cleaning the machine surface 164 Cleaning the race 164 Troubleshooting 166 Error messages 171 Adjusting the LCD 174 Operation beep 174 Canceling the operation beep 175 Index 176 ...

Page 8: ...Machine Features a Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 23 b Built in stitches You can select from the built in stitches available including utility stitches and decorative stitches page 66 c Quick set bobbin You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 27 d Automatic thread cutting The thread can be cut automatically after sewing page...

Page 9: ...ting foot G XC3098 051 18 Spool cap small 130013 154 3 Monogramming foot N X53840 351 19 Extra spool pin XC4654 051 4 Zipper foot I X59370 051 20 Spool net XA5523 050 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 051 21 Foot controller XD0501 021 EU area XD8816 021 other areas 6 Blind stitch foot R X56409 051 22 Operation manual XD0486 051 7 Button fitting foot M 130489 001 23 Quick reference guide XD0487 051...

Page 10: ...879 002 10 Embroidery set medium H 10 cm X W 10 cm H 4 inches X W 4 inches SA443 EF83 EF83 XD0599 002 2 Quilting guide SA132 F016N XC2215 002 11 Embroidery set extra large multi position H 30 cm X W 18 cm H 12 inches X W 7 inches SA445 EF85 EF85 XD0601 002 3 Walking foot SA140 F033N XC2214 103 12 Wide table SA545 WT5 XC9567 152 4 Quilting foot SA129 F005N XC1948 002 5 Embroidery bobbin thread whit...

Page 11: ...over Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin g Operation panel From the operation panel stitch settings can be viewed and edited and operations for using the machine can be displayed page 13 h Embroidery unit connector slot Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit i Presser foot lever Raise and lower the pr...

Page 12: ...holder The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Right side rear view a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine b Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be exchanged D...

Page 13: ...osition button to raise or lower the needle Pressing the button twice sews one stitch d Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 54 e Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed CAUTION Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if ...

Page 14: ...ot displayed on the LCD e Memory key Press to enter character embroidery combined stitch patterns My Custom Stitch patterns etc into the sewing machine memory f Utility stitch key Press this key to select a utility stitch or decorative stitch or to design a stitch pattern using the My Custom Stitch function g Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery h Settings key Press to set the needle st...

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Page 16: ...autions 23 Winding the bobbin 23 Installing the bobbin 27 Upper Threading 29 About the spool of thread 29 Threading the upper thread 29 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle 34 Pulling up the bobbin thread 36 Replacing the Needle 38 Needle precautions 38 Needle types and their uses 39 Checking the needle 40 Replacing the ne...

Page 17: ...storms 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 first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not all...

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

Page 19: ...ead tension h Number of the selected stitch i Number of stitches contained in the selected stitch type j Horizontal mirror image k Automatic thread cutting l Automatic reverse reinforcement m Single twin needle sewing and needle stop position Stitch type selection screen Press Utility stitch key to display the screen for selecting the stitch type The details are explained in Selecting stitching pa...

Page 20: ...mbroidery tension Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering only for embroidering 8 to 8 Max embroidery speed Specifies the maximum embroidering speed Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with each operation page 175 Opening screen Sets whether or not to display the opening screen when the power is turned on There are models where this cannot be changed Initial needle position Selec...

Page 21: ...s Settings key on the display panel X The settings screen appears c Press the item to be set Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key The items shown in reverse highlighting are the settings at the time of purchase Example Changing the needle stop position ...

Page 22: ...ttachment embroidery foot attachment presser foot replacement on the LCD a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Press Sewing machine help key on the display panel X The sewing machine help screen appears c Press the item to be displayed a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment f Embroidery frame attachment g Embroidery fo...

Page 23: ...f you press Previous page key you return to the previous page Example Upper threading e After you finish looking press Back key two times X The initial stitch screen appears again Note z For details on each topic refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual ...

Page 24: ...h in the bobbin Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into place a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring d Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of the arrow until it snaps into place Start stop button lights up in orange 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 inc...

Page 25: ...ecome tangled around the spool pin g 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 1 2 If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin causing the needle to break Three spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best ...

Page 26: ...f the spool a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin h While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand as shown pull the thread with your left hand and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front a Thread guide cover i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate and then pull it to the right a Thread guide plate j Pass the thread under the hook on the threa...

Page 27: ...obbin p Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin from the shaft q Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the spool pin and then close the top cover 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 woun...

Page 28: ...cated by marks around the bobbin case Be sure to thread the machine as indicated e Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand 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 mod...

Page 29: ...ead a Tension adjusting spring g Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side X The bobbin threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading page 29 Memo z You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before sta...

Page 30: ...Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot a Presser foot lever Note z If the presser foot is not raised the sewing machine cannot be threaded When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break Three spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that bes...

Page 31: ... Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom CAUTION g 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 h While holding the thread lightly with your right hand pull the thread with your left hand and the...

Page 32: ...sser foot and open the shutter before threading the machine In addition before removing the upper thread be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter z This machine is equipped with a window that allows you to check the position of the take up lever Look through this window and check that the thread is correctly fed through the take up lever k Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread...

Page 33: ... the cutter on the left side of the machine a Cutter Note z If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly lower the presser foot so that the thread is held in place before cutting the thread If this operation is performed skip step c z 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 ins...

Page 34: ... press Needle position button to raise the needle before using the needle threader Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader When using special thread thread with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker the wing needle or the twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader thread the needle as described below a Thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide For details ...

Page 35: ...ith the upper thread Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle If the needle threader is used with the twin needle the sewing machine may be damaged d Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Insert the extra spool pin so that it is perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft a Bobbin winder shaft e Swing down t...

Page 36: ... Attach zigzag foot J For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the Presser Foot page 42 CAUTION j Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch For stitch selection see Selecting stitching page 49 See Stitch Setting Chart page 66 for stitches that use a twin needle CAUTION k Press X The screen for setting the twin needle appears l Press X displays in reverse highlight If presse...

Page 37: ... the bobbin into the bobbin case Refer to steps a through e of Installing the bobbin page 27 b Pass the bobbin thread through the slot Do not cut the thread with the cutter c While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand press Needle position button twice to raise the needle a Needle position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up d Carefully...

Page 38: ...out 10 15 cm 4 5 inches of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine f Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side 1 2 ...

Page 39: ... 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 40: ...urchased CAUTION Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Satin Silk thread 50 80 Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30 50 90 14 100 16 Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 Tweed Silk thread...

Page 41: ...e 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 If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a ...

Page 42: ... of the 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 2 1 1 Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and s...

Page 43: ...resser foot is raised d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot 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 machin...

Page 44: ... 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 presser foot and then select the desired stitch again ...

Page 45: ...o Replacing the presser foot page 42 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 Raise the presser foot lever b Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar c Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using th...

Page 46: ...ewing making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs a Pull the flat bed attachment off to 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 ...

Page 47: ...GETTING READY 46 ...

Page 48: ...6 Adjusting the stitch width 56 Adjusting the stitch length 57 Adjusting the thread tension 57 Useful Functions 59 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches 59 Automatically cutting the thread 60 Mirroring stitches 61 Useful Sewing Tips 62 Trial sewing 62 Changing the sewing direction 62 Sewing curves 62 Adjusting the presser foot pressure 62 Sewing thick fabrics 63 Sewing thin fabrics 6...

Page 49: ...e 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 Selecting stitching page 49 3 Attach the presser foot Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presse...

Page 50: ...he stitch number and settings are displayed e If necessary specify the setting for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc Memo z Uses of stitches and other stitch selections are explained in UTILITY STITCHES page 65 z Automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and other settings are explained in Useful Functions page 59 z The procedures for specifying the thread ...

Page 51: ...n 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 of the stitching e Lower the pr...

Page 52: ...rt stop button X The machine starts sewing If you continue to hold the 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 in the fabric d When you have finished sewing press Needle position button X The needle is raised e Cut the th...

Page 53: ...rts sewing too quickly X The machine starts sewing f When the end of the stitching is reached completely release the foot controller X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric g When you have finished sewing press Needle position button X The needle is raised h Cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 54 Memo z When the foot controller is plugged in Start ...

Page 54: ...itch button Keep Reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching The machine sews at a slow speed when Reverse reinforcement stitch button is held down a Reverse reinforcement stitch button X While Reverse reinforcement stitch button is held down reverse stitches are sewn d After sewing back to the beginning of the stitching release Reverse reinforcemen...

Page 55: ...tomatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching For details refer to Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches page 59 Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing cut the threads Using the thread cutter button a When you wish to finish the stitching press Thread cutter button once a Thread cutter button X The threads are cut and the needle...

Page 56: ... cut the threads a When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped press Needle position button once to raise the needle a Needle position button 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 1 a 1 ...

Page 57: ... make the stitch wider or narrower Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower Each press of makes the zigzag stitch wider Memo z Press to return the setting to its default z If the straight stitch left needle position or triple stretch stitch was selected changing the stitch width changes the needle position Increasing the width moves the needle to the right reducing the width moves the needle...

Page 58: ...fabric Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fa...

Page 59: ...e of the fabric the upper thread is too loose a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread e The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric Each press of makes the thread tension tighter Memo z Press to return the setting to its default 5 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 60: ...n automatic reverse reinforcement stitching off press When the sewing machine is turned off the automatic reverse reinforcement 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 reinforc...

Page 61: ...ng off press d Set the fabric in place and press Start stop button once a Start stop button X Stitching starts after reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching e Once you have reached the end of the stitching press Reverse reinforcement stitch button once If stitching such as buttonholes and bar tacking that includes reinforcement stitching has been selected this operation is unnecessary X After...

Page 62: ...ch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 49 c Press on the screen For stitches other than utility stitches X It turns to and the pattern is mirrored To turn the mirrored stitching off press Memo z Mirroring is not possible for buttonholes and other stitches where shows z When the sewing machine is turned off the mirroring setting is cancelled ...

Page 63: ... same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction a When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the 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 t...

Page 64: ...o its highest position If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot J is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level a Sewing direction a When you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot raise the presser foot lever b Press the black button presser foot holding pin on the left side of zigzag foot J Keep the but...

Page 65: ...ance is to the right of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed 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 plat...

Page 66: ...ch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 94 Stretch stitching 94 Elastic attaching 94 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 96 Appliqué stitching 96 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 98 Piecing 98 Quilting 99 Free motion quilting 101 Satin stitching 102 Reinforcement Stitching 103 Triple stretch stitching 103 Bar tack stitching 103 Darning 105 Eyelet Stitching 107 Decorative Stitching 108 Fagoting 109 Scallop s...

Page 67: ...o Zigzag stitch Center 7 J Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes J Reverse No Right 8 J Beginning sewing from the right needle position 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Yes 2 point zigzag stitch 9 J Overcasting on mediumweight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0...

Page 68: ...7 0 1 32 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No Quilting stitch for stippling 26 J Quilting background stitching stippling 7 0 1 4 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No Satin scallop stitch 27 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 28 J Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 4 0 3 16...

Page 69: ...tive hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement No 43 N Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement No 44 N Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fabrics heirlo...

Page 70: ...16 No Automatic reinforcement No Darning stitch 58 A Darning mediumweight fabrics 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 No Automatic reinforcement No 59 A Darning thick fabrics 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 No Automatic reinforcement No Bar tack stitch 60 A Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose 2 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 0 4 1 64 0 3 1 ...

Page 71: ...Needle Adjustable Pattern Length Width Left Right Flipping Decorative stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Satin stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N Yes Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 Cross stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 72: ... satin stitches You can sew combinations of multiple decorative stitches d My Custom Stitch You can design original stitches For details refer to Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch page 124 e Cross stitches Can be combined You can select from 14 cross stitches You can sew combinations of multiple decorative stitches f Combined utility stitches Can be combined You can sew with combinations from 3...

Page 73: ...attern e If necessary specify the setting for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches refer to the following pages Note z When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears on the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong press...

Page 74: ...mm d Press To reset the selected stitch pattern to its default settings press and then press X The confirmation message is displayed e Press Note z The next time that the same straight stitch is selected the stitch length is set to 2 0 mm z All stitch settings stitch width zigzag width stitch length thread tension programmed thread cutting and automatic reverse reinforcement stitching etc are save...

Page 75: ...For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 c Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Guide d Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide a Needle drop point Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch 1...

Page 76: ...eventing fraying center baseline reverse stitching 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 J Zigzag stitch right needle position 8 Preventing fraying right baseline reinforcement stitching 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 2 point zigzag stitch 9 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 stit...

Page 77: ...ed 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 Auto Manual Auto Manual Side Cutter 63 Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 S 64 Sewing zigzag...

Page 78: ...n the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter a Guide plate If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut i 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 63 the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 16 inch a 5 mm 3 16 inch Memo z The side cutter c...

Page 79: ...he needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting stitch 6 Temporarily securing 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 J Straightstitch left needle position 1 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reverse stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 2 Ba...

Page 80: ...When the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position is set to its standard setting 0 0 mm the distance from the needle position to the right side 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...

Page 81: ...wrong side facing up a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 e 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 Pattern Ap...

Page 82: ...tch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of 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 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 refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 56 g Sew with the fol...

Page 83: ...0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 51 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized 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 52 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 53 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 54 Bound buttonholes 5 0 3 16 0 0 6 0 0 15 64 2 0 1 16 0...

Page 84: ...stitching 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 ...

Page 85: ...te should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale a 10 mm 3 8 inch b 15 mm 9 16 inch X The size of the buttonhole is set c Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 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 th...

Page 86: ...osition j Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut a Pin k Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole a Seam ripper For keyhole 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 usi...

Page 87: ...fabric Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics use a gimp thread a Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot A shown in the illustration b It fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it c Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 d Select stitch 52 or 53 e Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the g...

Page 88: ... foot M For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 d Select stitch 61 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 Since the end of the thread will be tied off later do not set the sewing machine for programmed thread cutting e Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button f Place the button in the position where it will be sewn and...

Page 89: ... as seen from the rear of the machine to raise the feed dogs Memo z The feed dog position switch is normally set to the right side 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 securely a Place the button into button sew...

Page 90: ...s of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 78 c Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c 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 Stitch Name Pattern Appl...

Page 91: ...page 42 h Select stitch 3 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 CAUTION i Topstitch around the zipper a Stitching b Right side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening CAUTION j Remove the basting stitching 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 2 1 I When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to ch...

Page 92: ...abric 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 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 ...

Page 93: ... side of the zipper to the fabric a Basting stitching m 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 g change it to the left pin a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise...

Page 94: ...c Reverse stitches d Beginning of stitching e Basting stitching CAUTION o When you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever p Remove the basting stitching open the zipper and then continue sewing When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or...

Page 95: ...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 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser ...

Page 96: ...he fabric 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 ...

Page 97: ...h 19 Attaching appliqués 3 5 1 8 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 25 Attaching appliqués and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 7 0 1 32 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch 21 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 22 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowanc...

Page 98: ...gzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 e Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 f 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 sewing around corners stop the machine with the needle in the fabric just outside of the appli...

Page 99: ...h 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 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select stitch 21 or 22 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 The piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD d Sew with the side of the presser foot aligne...

Page 100: ...emove the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder page 44 c Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw d Lower the presser foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver a Presser foot holder screw X The walking foot is attached CAUTI...

Page 101: ...peed between slow and medium z When quilting use a 90 14 home sewing machine needle Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced a Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder Walking foot Presser foot holder b Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guide aligns wit...

Page 102: ... foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION d Slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine a Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine X The feed dogs are lowered e Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch For details refer to Selecting s...

Page 103: ...set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller If the stitch width control setting is set to ON for stitch width will change to sewing speed controller icon e Press Back key X The initial screen appears again f Select stitch 24 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 g While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width Slide the cont...

Page 104: ... 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 Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot ...

Page 105: ...e the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size a Do not reduce the gap e 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 f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinf...

Page 106: ...oot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Length of darning c 5 mm 3 16 inch d 7 mm 1 4 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn b Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select stitch 58 or 59 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm 1 16 inch in front ...

Page 107: ...sitioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot a Buttonhole lever b Bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and then cut the threads h Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Memo z If the fabr...

Page 108: ...ning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever e Start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops f Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Memo z If thin thread is used the s...

Page 109: ...ing stitch 31 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 32 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 33 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Scallop stitch 27 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 Decorative stitch 39 Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 3 5 1 8 ...

Page 110: ... 42 d Select stitch 32 or 33 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 56 f Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric g After sewing is finished remove the paper Decorative stitch 46 Heirloom stitching etc 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4...

Page 111: ...ted 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 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 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 t...

Page 112: ...itching The gathers that look like shells are called shell tucks They are used to decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics a Fold the fabric along the bias b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select stitch 20 and then increase the thread tension For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 and Adjusting the thread tension pa...

Page 113: ...y quilt a Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 b Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances a Wrong side of fabric b 7 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance c Straight stitch c Select stitch 28 29 or 30 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew ...

Page 114: ...nt to the back For details refer to Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader page 33 b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 or 47 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 When sewing with the wing needle select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch ...

Page 115: ...b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select stitch 39 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed section e Press on the LCD X The pattern is mirrored f Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching g Press and set...

Page 116: ... of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch a 4 mm 3 16 inch b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select stitch 42 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d Sew along the center of the unfrayed section 1 N ...

Page 117: ...e type and thickness 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 Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser ...

Page 118: ...you press it the number changes You can select from Realigning the pattern The pattern may not be sewn correctly depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed If this occurs adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project a Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 b Press Utility st...

Page 119: ...tern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly the pattern is correctly aligned If the pattern is not sewn correctly follow the steps below to adjust the sewing f Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears g Press for vertical pattern adjustment X Make the necessary adjustments according to how the pattern is sewn Press to increase the vertical space in the desig...

Page 120: ... in Decorative Patterns 119 3 h Press Back key X It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern i Select once again start the sewing machine and check the stitching Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly ...

Page 121: ...itch cross stitch or combined utility stitch types b Select the first pattern X The first pattern is selected and appears in on the screen When the sewing is started the selected pattern is sewn repeatedly until the sewing machine is stopped c Select the next pattern X The combined pattern appears on the screen To remove a selected pattern press on the screen The pattern that was selected last is ...

Page 122: ...has been completed Use the following operations to sew a combined pattern repeatedly a After the patterns have been combined press If pressed again it turns to single sewing X turns to and you can now sew the specified pattern repeatedly Mirroring a pattern image a After a single pattern has been selected press to mirror the pattern image horizontally ...

Page 123: ...Storing patterns Combined patterns can be stored for later use Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off they can be recalled at any time Up to 10 patterns can be stored Storing a pattern a Create the combined pattern that you wish to store For details refer to Combining patterns page 120 b Press Memory key in the operation panel X Saving appears while the pattern i...

Page 124: ...ss to check a pattern that is not displayed completely X The stored pattern is recalled X The pattern selection screen appears and you can sew the pattern you have recalled Deleting a stored pattern Stored pattern in the pockets can be deleted a Press Recall key b Select the pocket where the pattern you wish to delete is stored indicates pockets where patterns are already stored X The selected poc...

Page 125: ...rn as one continuous line and with the start point and the end point of the design at the same height b If the pattern will be repeated determine the space between the repeating patterns c Mark the points in the pattern that are positioned at intersections in the grid and then link those points with a continuous straight line d Determine the sewing order For a more attractive stitch close the patt...

Page 126: ... pattern appears d Check the grid sheet set and specify the coordinates of the first point Specify the coordinates using and press e Specify whether single stitching or triple stitching will be sewn between the points is single stitching and gives triple stitching f Specify the coordinates of the second point and then press g Repeat steps e through f to specify each point If you make a mistake ent...

Page 127: ...arious stitching settings such as reverse reinforcement stitching in the same way as with other stitches To revise the pattern press Memo z The pattern you entered can be stored for later use For details refer to Storing patterns page 122 ...

Page 128: ... 35 11 27 6 3 8 35 8 28 10 2 9 37 12 29 5 0 10 35 14 30 10 2 11 32 14 31 16 1 12 30 11 32 19 0 13 30 5 33 23 0 14 29 3 34 22 6 15 26 8 35 17 10 16 24 10 36 22 6 17 18 13 37 23 0 18 13 14 38 19 0 19 12 14 39 42 0 20 13 12 Point Point 1 0 0 21 16 10 2 3 5 22 18 12 3 5 8 23 21 13 4 8 11 24 25 14 5 12 13 25 28 14 6 17 14 26 33 13 7 20 14 27 37 11 8 24 13 28 41 8 9 27 12 29 43 5 10 29 11 30 44 0 11 31 ...

Page 129: ...128 UTILITY STITCHES ...

Page 130: ...c 139 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 140 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 143 Attaching the embroidery frame 143 Removing the embroidery frame 144 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 145 Copyright information 145 Embroidery pattern types 145 LCD liquid crystal display operation 146 Selecting alphabet characters 148 Selecting an embroidery pattern 149 Selecting a frame pattern 150 Using an embr...

Page 131: ...ery designs We recommend stabilizer material for embroidery Use a water soluble sheet on thin materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels For details refer to Optional accessories page 9 Embroidery thread For the upper thread use the embroidery thread or country thread For the bobbin thread use the embroidery bobbin thread For details refer to Optional accessories page 9 Note z For g...

Page 132: ...urchased z When replacing the needle refer to Replacing the needle page 40 CAUTION Other Embroidery frames small medium and extra large multi position are optional For details refer to Optional accessories page 9 Since ball point needles gold colored are needles for fabrics where stitches are easily skipped such as pattern stitching and stretch fabrics be absolutely sure not to use them for embroi...

Page 133: ...in thread wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place For details on setting up the bobbin thread refer to Winding Installing the Bobbin page 23 6 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in an embroidery frame For details on preparing the fabric refer to Preparing the Fabric page 139 7 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery...

Page 134: ...up b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised At the time of purchase the presser foot lever is up d Press and hold the black button on the back of the presser foot holder to detach the presser foot a Black button b Presser foot holder Always use the embroidery foot Q when embroidering If the wrong presser foot is used the...

Page 135: ...the presser foot bar a Embroidery foot bar b Needle clamp screw h Secure the embroidery foot with the presser foot holder screw Set the embroidery foot perpendicular i Tighten the presser foot holder screw Turn the screwdriver toward the front CAUTION a b c a a b Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot Q when attaching it The needle may break or cause injury Be sure to tighte...

Page 136: ...machine c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised d While pressing in the lever at the back of the embroidery foot with your finger loosen the presser foot holder screw and then remove embroidery foot Q Turn the screwdriver toward the back e Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Attaching the presser foot holder page 44 1 a ...

Page 137: ...e it It may cause malfunctions Attaching the embroidery unit Get the included embroidery unit ready a Turn off the sewing machine b Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left c Slide the tab on the cover of the connection port in the direction of the arrow to open the cover Note z Be sure to close the cover of the connection port when the embroidery unit is not being used Do not move the sewing ...

Page 138: ...ch the screen with your finger X The carriage moves to its initial position a Carriage CAUTION Note z If the machine is initialized with hands or objects near the carriage the screen may return to the initial display After removing whatever is near the carriage turn the power on again X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed For details on the embroidery patterns refer t...

Page 139: ... embroidery unit to the left a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine CAUTION Replacing the bobbin case Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine page 9 When using other kinds of embroidery bobbin thread use the optional alternate bobbin case pink marking The bobbin case originally installed in the machine has a green marking For details on how...

Page 140: ...stabilizer material that is larger than the embroidery frame being used a Fabric b Size of embroidery frame c Stabilizer material b If you are using stabilizers with adhesive place the adhesive surface of the stabilizer material against the wrong side of the fabric and iron it with a steam iron a Stabilizer material b Fabric wrong side c Attached surface When it cannot be ironed or placed in the h...

Page 141: ...es can be sewn This is used for letters and other small embroidery There are patterns for which embroidery frame small cannot be used Embroidery frame extra large multi position option Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of up to 30 cm 12 inches and a width of up to 13 cm 5 inches This is used to embroider connected or combined characters or patterns or large patterns CAUTION a Loosen ...

Page 142: ...c right side d Stabilizer material e Ledge of outer frame Press down firmly until the inner frame is securely pressed against the ledge of the outer frame g Tighten the adjustment screw while removing any slack in the fabric by hand The goal is to have a drum like sound when the stretched fabric is struck lightly Using embroidery sheets If the embroidery sheet attached to the embroidery frame is u...

Page 143: ...efer to page 140 e Remove the embroidery sheet Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame When small pieces of fabric that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame or thin pieces like ribbon are being embroidered use stabilizer material as a base to stretch on the frame We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery a Stabilizer material b Tack or spray glue c Fab...

Page 144: ...en further CAUTION d While lightly holding the lever on the frame holder to the left align the two pins on the embroidery frame holder with the mounting bracket on the frame and then press the frame into the embroidery frame holder until a click is heard a Lever b Pins Be sure to insert both pins If only the forward or the back pin is inserted the pattern may not turn out correctly CAUTION Do not ...

Page 145: ... lever a Presser foot lever b While pushing the lever of the embroidery frame holder to the left lift the embroidery frame up to remove it a Lever c Pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot while raising the presser foot lever even further CAUTION Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery frame It may cause injury or needle breakage a 1 ...

Page 146: ...stored in the machine s memory Character pattern There are 6 types of characters European characters upper case lower case numbers symbols For details refer to Selecting alphabet characters page 148 Embroidery patterns Embroidery patterns Additional embroidery patterns There are total 136 patterns The patterns are completed by changing the upper thread according to the instructions displayed on th...

Page 147: ...IRA POLY THREAD MADEIRA RAYON THREAD SULKY POLY THREAD ROBISON ANTON POLY THREAD DISPLAY UNIT The measurement units that are displayed can be selected mm inch EMBROIDERY TENSION The thread tension for embroidering can be adjusted 8 to 8 MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED SPM The maximum embroidering speed can be selected 650SPM 350SPM Returns to the previous screen When there are patterns that are not displayed...

Page 148: ...cter patterns only Press this key to adjust the pattern Press this key when you want to change the color character by character in character embroidery Since the sewing machine stops at the end of each character the upper thread is changed as you sew Press this key again to cancel multi color The needle progresses one color or one stitch if pressed continuously 9 stitches to 20 stitches at a time ...

Page 149: ...ry frame is displayed no more characters can be input z Characters from different fonts sans serif and serif etc cannot be combined a Select the alphabet characters b Select the font c Enter the characters If a character is pressed by mistake press Example Welcome Switch between uppercase lowercase Switch among large medium small sizes ...

Page 150: ... Memo z Refer to Embroidery Pattern Color Change Table in the Quick reference guide for samples of completed patterns and the thread used a Select the type of the embroidery pattern X The pattern selection screen is displayed b Select the pattern Switch the screen using Previous page key and Next page key When is pressed the display of patterns moves backward forward 10 patterns X When a pattern i...

Page 151: ...s and stitches a Press the frame pattern X The frame shape selection screen is displayed b Select the frame shape Switch the screen using Previous page key Next page key and select from the ten types X The stitch selection screen is displayed c Select the stitch Switch the screen using Previous page key Next page key and select from the 12 stitches X When a stitch is selected it can be embroidered...

Page 152: ...in use keep them in their storage cases z Use only embroidery cards manufactured for this machine Using unauthorized cards may cause your machine to operate incorrectly z Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine a Turn off the sewing machine b Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery card slot on the right side of the sewing machine Face the arrow on the e...

Page 153: ...splayed for the thread colors can be changed Press Settings key and then change the setting in the settings screen For details refer to LCD liquid crystal display operation page 146 Example Embroidery thread number selected b Set the embroidery thread and thread the needle Refer to Threading the upper thread page 29 and Threading the needle page 32 Note z Before using the needle threader be sure t...

Page 154: ... very difficult to deal with the thread after the pattern is finished Trim the thread at the beginning h Press Start stop button again X The embroidery begins again X Stitching stops automatically with reinforcement after one color has been completed When automatic thread cutting is set the thread is cut i Set up embroidery thread for the next color and repeat steps a through h j Cut the excess th...

Page 155: ...ill be displayed on the screen d Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame and cut it out along the cut out line Cut carefully along the stitching and remove the thread If it is not cut right on the stitching it will not be finished neatly e Stretch the base fabric on the embroidery frame f Set up the thread for appliquéing g Lower the presser foot lever and press Start stop button X The positio...

Page 156: ...Start stop button Note z When APPLIQUE MATERIAL APPLIQUE POSITION and APPLIQUE are displayed a specific color thread does not appear Use a proper color thread to match the appliqué piece j Follow the instructions on the screen and change thread colors as you sew ...

Page 157: ... g Rotation key h Horizontal mirror image key i Distance from the center j Embroidery size cm k Starting point key If you make a note of the values in the lower part of screen when you change the size and position you can sew with the same size and layout even if you have to turn the power back on in the middle of your work Embroidery frame size These flash if the pattern was resized the layout wa...

Page 158: ... pattern 1 degree to the right Returns the pattern to its original position Horizontal mirror image key Mirrors the pattern left and right Starting point key Moves the needle start position to align the needle with the pattern position Moves the needle to the position of the selected needle start position Moves the frame to check the pattern position Never lower the needle when the embroidery fram...

Page 159: ...sewing machine s memory Since the stored patterns will not be erased when the power is turned off you can always recall them for embroidery This is convenient for storing names and the like You can store up to 12 patterns or 512 KB of data Storing a pattern a After selecting the pattern to be stored press Memory key X After the pattern is stored the initial screen appears again Do not turn off the...

Page 160: ... the machine in order to retrieve the memory saved from the embroidery card Adjusting the thread tension If embroidery fails it is difficult to undo the thread and the fabric may be damaged Before embroidering use a scrap of the same fabric to check the adjustment of the thread tension etc To adjust the thread tension press Settings key Press to weaken the thread tension Press to tighten the threa...

Page 161: ...vious color e Set up the correct color for the upper thread f Press Start stop button to continue the design Thread runs out partway through a design When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while sewing the sewing machine stops Move the needle back about 10 stitches and resume sewing a Set up the upper or bobbin thread b Press c Press d Press Back one stitch to move the needle back abo...

Page 162: ...chine b Check the current needle count on the screen and make a note of it If the needle count is not displayed press Settings key and then use to display the following screen Press Back key to return to the embroidery screen c Press Embroidery key X The confirmation message is displayed d Press X The selected pattern is turned off and it returns to the initial embroidery screen e Turn off the sew...

Page 163: ...ginning of the color you want to embroider j Press Forward one stitch to increase the needle count If is pressed continuously it moves forward 1 9 30 stitches Move forward to about 10 stitches before the total number of stitches confirmed in b k Restart the embroidery ...

Page 164: ...ooting procedures are described in this chapter Care and Maintenance 164 Cleaning the machine surface 164 Cleaning the race 164 Troubleshooting 166 Error messages 171 Adjusting the LCD 174 Operation beep 174 Canceling the operation beep 175 Index 176 ...

Page 165: ...s in the bobbin case therefore it should be cleaned periodically a Turn off the sewing machine b Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the sewing machine CAUTION c Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either is attached d Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is remov...

Page 166: ...ns with the spring a Projection b Spring a Bobbin case h Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on a Needle plate cover CAUTION a a b a b a b a Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XC3153 051 green marking XC...

Page 167: ...abric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 39 The presser foot that is used 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 66 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 57 The ...

Page 168: ...rrectly install the needle The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the needle plate Contact your retailer 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 retailer or the nearest authorized service center The bobbin case is scratched or has a bur...

Page 169: ...orrectly installed Correctly install the presser foot holder page 44 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 57 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine page 23 The fabric is wrinkled The upper thread was not threaded correctly or the bobbin is in...

Page 170: ...een raised to the correct position Press the needle position button page 32 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 40 The stitch is not sewn correctly 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 66 The thread tension is incorre...

Page 171: ...up clean the race page 164 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 159 Objects are placed near the carriage or embroidery frame If the embroidery unit carriage or embroidery frame bumps into objects the pattern will be misaligned Do not place objects within the range of embroidery frame motion page 137 Material coming out of the embroidery frame is causing probl...

Page 172: ...ither the start stop button or the reverse reinforcement stitch button was pushed at a LCD screen other than the sewing LCD screen The start stop button reverse reinforcement stitch button or thread cutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised on the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted A card that cannot be used with this product has been inserted and you tried to select a pat...

Page 173: ...cted while a pattern that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected The start stop button was pressed without connecting the foot controller while the setting for adjusting the stitch width using the sewing speed controller is set to ON You have selected a pattern for which width control cannot be used You pressed the back key or the utility stitch key or the embroidery key while a pattern w...

Page 174: ...y mode and the combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery frame You can rotate the pattern 90 degrees and continue combining characters The machine is deleting a previously saved pattern while in embroidery edit mode This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying to initialize while the embroidery foot is lowered You tried to create a design with too many points with ...

Page 175: ...F the sewing machine then turn it ON again Operation beep Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep If an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps If a key is pressed correct operation One beep sounds If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps sound If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine beeps for four seco...

Page 176: ...ed This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings LCD appears c Press Next page key three times d Press OFF for the buzzer X The LCD for changing the beep setting appears e Press Back key X The initial stitch LCD appears again ...

Page 177: ... 8 cleaning machine surface 164 combining patterns 120 concealed seams 89 country thread 19 crazy quilt stitching 98 cross stitches 71 116 cuffs 45 curve sewing 62 custom stitches 124 cutting thread 54 cutting thread automatically 60 cylindrical pieces 45 D darning 105 darning stitch 103 decorative stitches patterns 71 116 deleting stored pattern 123 design examples 127 designing stitch patterns 1...

Page 178: ...dle set 8 needle threader 32 needle threader lever 10 needle threading 32 needle types sizes uses 39 needles 38 next page key 13 O operation beep 174 operation buttons 10 12 51 operation keys 13 146 operation panel 10 13 operation problems 166 operations 21 optional accessories 9 overcasting stitches 74 75 P pant legs 45 parallel stitches 34 part names functions 10 patchwork 96 98 pattern combinat...

Page 179: ...d 29 spool pin 8 stabilizer material 139 start stop button 12 51 stippling 96 stitch length adjustment 57 stitch selection 49 66 71 stitch settings 66 stitch type selection screen 18 stitch types 71 stitch width adjustment 56 stopping embroidering 161 storing patterns 122 straight stitch 66 78 89 98 stretch fabrics 64 94 stretch stitch 94 T thick fabrics 63 thin fabrics 64 thread cutter 10 55 thre...

Page 180: ...Index 179 5 ...

Page 181: ...English 882 U10 XD0486 051 Printed in Taiwan ...

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