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Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine

Operation Manual

GETTING READY

SEWING BASICS

UTILITY STITCHES

EMBROIDERY

APPENDIX

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XE6410-001

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Operation Manual

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Summary of Contents for Innov-is 1250D

Page 1: ...GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Operation Manual 1 2 3 4 5 ...

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Page 3: ...ine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual such as an odor heat discoloration or deformation stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord When transporting the sewing machine be sure to carry it by its handle Lifting the sewing machine by any o...

Page 4: ... high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater 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 correc...

Page 5: ...lug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220 240V COUNTRIES AND MEXICO This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance b...

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Page 7: ...Installing the bobbin 29 Upper Threading 31 About the spool of thread 31 Threading the upper thread 31 Threading the needle 34 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 35 Using the twin needle 36 Pulling up the bobbin thread 38 Replacing the Needle 40 Needle precautions 40 Needle types and their uses 41 Checking the needle 42 Replacing the needle 42 Replacing the Presser Foo...

Page 8: ...zigzag foot J 82 Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter 83 Basic Stitching 85 Basting 85 Basic stitching 85 Blind Hem Stitching 87 Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 89 Buttonhole sewing 90 Button sewing 94 Zipper Insertion 96 Inserting a centered zipper 96 Inserting a side zipper 98 Zipper piping Insertion 101 Inserting a centered zipper 101 Inserting a piping 102 Sewing Stretch Fabric...

Page 9: ...aring the Fabric 153 Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric 153 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 154 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 157 Attaching the embroidery frame 157 Removing the embroidery frame 158 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 159 Copyright information 159 Embroidery pattern types 159 LCD liquid crystal display operation 160 Selecting an embroidery pattern 162 Selecting ch...

Page 10: ... 184 Cleaning the machine surface 184 Cleaning the race 184 Troubleshooting 186 Error messages 191 Adjusting the LCD 194 Operation beep 194 Canceling the operation beep 195 Upgrading Your Machine s Software Using USB Media 196 Index 197 ...

Page 11: ...can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 25 b Built in stitches You can select from the built in stitches available including utility stitches and decorative stitches page 70 c Quick set bobbin You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 29 d Automatic thread cutting The thread can be cut automatically after sewing page 62 e Embroidery You can embroider built in embroide...

Page 12: ...e used on this machine model NV1250D z The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer Part code 132730 122 z The organized accessory tray is available through your authorized dealer Part code XC4489 051 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 14 2 ...

Page 13: ...35793 001 23 Screwdriver large XC8349 021 24 Screwdriver small X55468 021 25 Spool cap large 130012 024 No Part Name Part Code U S A Canada Others 26 Spool cap medium 2 XE1372 001 27 Spool cap small 130013 124 28 Extra spool pin XC4654 051 29 Spool net XA5523 020 30 Foot controller XD0501 021 EU area XC8816 021 other areas 31 Operation manual XE6584 001 32 Quick reference guide XD1237 121 33 Embro...

Page 14: ...iler for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 No Part Name Part Code U S A Canada Others 1 Embroidery bobbin thread white SA EBT EBT CEN Embroidery bobbin thread black SAEBT999 EBT CEBN 2 Embroidery card 3 Embroidery set small H 2 cm W 6 cm H 1 inch W 2 1 2 inches SA442 EF82 EF82 4 Embroidery set medium H 10 cm W 10 cm H 4 inches W 4 inches SA443 EF83...

Page 15: ...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 16 h Knee lifter mounting slot Plug the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot i Embroidery unit connector slot Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit j Presser foot lever Raise and ...

Page 16: ...ndle 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 USB port for a USB flash drive USB flash memory In order to import patterns from a USB flash drive USB flash memory plug the USB media directly into the USB port e Air vent The air vent allows the air surro...

Page 17: ...ton Press the needle position 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 56 e Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed CAUTION Note z Do not press the th...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...autions 25 Winding the bobbin 25 Installing the bobbin 29 Upper Threading 31 About the spool of thread 31 Threading the upper thread 31 Threading the needle 34 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 35 Using the twin needle 36 Pulling up the bobbin thread 38 Replacing the Needle 40 Needle precautions 40 Needle types and their uses 41 Checking the needle 42 Replacing the ne...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...e 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 se...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...INCH Embroidery tension Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering only for embroidering 8 to 8 Maxembroidery speed Specifies the maximum embroidering speed Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with each operation page 195 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 ...

Page 24: ... Settings key on the operation 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 25: ...tachment 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 operation 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 f...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...to the notch 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 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The inc...

Page 28: ...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 29: ... net is too long fold it to fit the size of 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 P...

Page 30: ...bin a Start stop button When the bobbin winding becomes slow press Start stop button once to stop the machine CAUTION o Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around the bobbin 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 start...

Page 31: ...as indicated e Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand CAUTION 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...

Page 32: ...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 31 Memo z You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before sta...

Page 33: ...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 34: ... 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 35: ...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 36: ... 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 37: ... 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 38: ...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 39: ...eplacing the Presser Foot page 44 CAUTION j Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch For stitch selection see Selecting stitching page 51 See Stitch Setting Chart page 70 for stitches that use a twin needle Note z When using the pintuck foot sold separately to sew straight pintucks with the twin needle select the stitch with the center needle position CAUTION k Press X The screen for setting...

Page 40: ... the bobbin into the bobbin case Refer to steps a through e of Installing the bobbin page 29 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 41: ...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 42: ... 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 43: ...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 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 Tweed Silk thread...

Page 44: ...eedle a Press Needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle position button b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover the hole in the needle plate Note z Before replacing the needle cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine d Lower the presser foot lever a Press...

Page 45: ... of the sewing machine may be damaged f 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 g 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 46: ...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 47: ... 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 presser foot and then select the desired stit...

Page 48: ...o Replacing the presser foot page 44 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 49: ...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 50: ...GETTING READY 48 ...

Page 51: ... stitch length 59 Adjusting the thread tension 59 Useful Functions 61 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches 61 Automatically cutting the thread 62 Mirroring stitches 63 Useful Sewing Tips 64 Trial sewing 64 Changing the sewing direction 64 Sewing curves 64 Adjusting the presser foot pressure 64 Sewing thick fabrics 65 Sewing thin fabrics 66 Sewing stretch fabrics 66 Sewing leathers o...

Page 52: ...details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 19 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 51 3 Attach the presser foot Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch Be sure to turn off the machine before replacing the presser foot For details on replacing the presser f...

Page 53: ...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 69 z Automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and other settings are explained in Useful Functions page 61 z The procedures for specifying the thread ...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...ching 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 56 Memo z When the foot controller is plugged in Start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing z When sewing is stopped t...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...utomatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching For details refer to Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches page 61 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 needl...

Page 59: ... 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 60: ...ag width can be adjusted to 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...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...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 Note z If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension If the correct thread tension cannot be achieved rethread the upper thread and insert the bobb...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...titch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 51 c Press on the screen X It turns to and the pattern displayed at the top of the screen 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 66: ...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 lever and cont...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...inyl fabrics When sewing the fabrics that may stick to the presser foot such as leathers or coated fabrics change the presser foot to the non stick foot a Leather Sewing an even seam allowance To sew an even seam start sewing so that the seam allowance 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...

Page 69: ...c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate f 1 6 cm 5 8 inch Hands free raising and lifting of the presser foot Using the knee lifter you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee leaving both hands free to handle the fabric Installing the knee lifter a Turn off the sewing machine b Insert the knee lifter into the mounting slot on the front of the sewing machine in the lower right corner Alig...

Page 70: ...ee press the knee lifter to the right Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right X The presser foot is raised c Release the knee lifter X The presser foot is lowered CAUTION While sewing keep your knee away from the knee lifter If the knee lifter is pressed while the sewing machine is operating the needle may break or the machine may be damaged ...

Page 71: ...astic Tape 103 Stretch stitching 103 Elastic attaching 103 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 105 Appliqué stitching 106 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 107 Piecing 107 Quilting 109 Free motion quilting 110 Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller 111 Reinforcement Stitching 113 Triple stretch stitching 113 Bar tack stitching 113 Darning 115 Eyelet Stitching 117 Horizontal Stitching 1...

Page 72: ...nforcement No 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 ...

Page 73: ...3 5 1 32 1 8 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No Quilting stitch for stippling 26 J Quilting background stitching stippling 7 0 1 4 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement 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 74: ... 16 Yes J Reinforcement No 45 N Decorative hemming ribbon threading heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 0 1 8 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement No 46 N Decorative stitching smocking stitching heirloom stitching etc 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No 47 N Decorative stitching smocking stitching heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 ...

Page 75: ...matic reinforcement No Side cutter 63 S 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 No Reinforcement No 64 S Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 No Reinforcement No 65 S Overcasting on thin and mediumweight fabrics while cutting the fabric 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 1...

Page 76: ...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 Not possible Large No Yes Not possible Yes Not possible 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Cross stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Large No Yes Not possible Yes 11 12 13 14 15 Decorative satin stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Large Small Yes Yes length only Yes Combined utility stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 77: ... 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 Character stitches Script font 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Large No No Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57...

Page 78: ...27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 Stitch Type Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping ...

Page 79: ... be combined There are 97 characters including letters symbols and numbers in the outline style f Decorative stitches Can be combined You can select from 31 decorative stitches including leaves flowers and hearts You can sew combinations of multiple decorative stitches g Satin stitches Can be combined You can select from 18 satin stitches You can sew combinations of multiple decorative stitches h ...

Page 80: ...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 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 r...

Page 81: ...cific settings for a stitch so that they can be used later press after changing the settings to save the new settings with the selected stitch This feature can be used only with utility stitches To use a stitch length of 2 0 mm for the straight stitch a Select a straight stitch b Press Memo z The default stitch length is 2 5 mm c Set the stitch length to 2 0 mm d Press To reset the selected stitch...

Page 82: ...orcement stitching etc are saved not just the setting that was changed When the same stitch pattern is selected the last settings saved are displayed even if the machine was turned off If the settings are changed again or if is pressed to reset the setting to its default the new settings are not saved unless is pressed another time Even if is pressed the settings for programmed thread cutting and ...

Page 83: ...ch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 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 stitc...

Page 84: ...nting 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 stitch ...

Page 85: ...h 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 stitc...

Page 86: ...he 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 can ...

Page 87: ...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 20 3 4 5 30 3 16 1 3 16 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 3...

Page 88: ...er needle position When the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position is set to its standard setting 0 0 mm the distance from the needle position to the right side 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 align...

Page 89: ...he 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 44 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 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...

Page 90: ... 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 58 g Sew with the fold o...

Page 91: ...s 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 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...

Page 92: ...tching 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 93: ... guide plate 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 44 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 e Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole f...

Page 94: ...de 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 using the eyelet punch place thick paper...

Page 95: ... piece of 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 44 d Select stitch 52 or 53 e Adjust the stitch width to the thicknes...

Page 96: ...ot M For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 44 d Select stitch 61 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 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 lo...

Page 97: ...attaching the button slide the drop feed lever to to the right 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 a...

Page 98: ... of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 85 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 Appli...

Page 99: ... page 44 h Select stitch 3 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 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 c...

Page 100: ...bric 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 t...

Page 101: ...r 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 counterclockwis...

Page 102: ... 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 103: ... the screw that holds the presser foot If the screw is loose the needle may break and cause injures c Select stitch 1 d Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot a Positioning screw e Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed dog f Change the needle position so that the needle does not touch the presser foot For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 58...

Page 104: ...ide out as shown below a Fabric b Piping c Fabric b Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable zipper piping foot on the previous page c Sew along the piping d After sewing turn them over After adjusting the needle position slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check the needle does not touch counterclockwise the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or br...

Page 105: ...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 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 44 Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm ...

Page 106: ...e elastic tape to the 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 107: ...4 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 25 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 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 allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the left edge of the p...

Page 108: ...l be attached to a Basting stitching d Attach the open toe foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 44 e Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 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 wit...

Page 109: ... 7 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 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 44 c Select stitch 21 or 22 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 The piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD d Sew with the side of the presse...

Page 110: ... foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 44 c Select stitch 3 d Align the mark at the upper edge of the 1 4 inch quilting foot with the upper edge of the fabric Align the right edge of the fabric with the right edge of the narrow part of the 1 4 inch quilting foot a Mark on 1 4 inch quilting foot b Beginning of stitching When sewing with a seam allowance align the left edge of th...

Page 111: ... and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver a Presser foot holder screw X The walking foot is attached CAUTION e Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 f Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing Note z When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium z When quilting use a 90 14 home sewing m...

Page 112: ...ed lever so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction When free motion quilting use the following instructions with the quilting foot a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder Refer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder page 46 b Secure the quilting foot with the presser foot holder screw The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp scr...

Page 113: ...roller 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 speed is adjusted with the foot controller a Connect the foot controller For details refer to Starting to sew page 53 b Attach zigzag ...

Page 114: ...ft to make the width narrower Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller h When you are finished sewing set the stitch width control setting back to OFF Memo z Although the stitching result differs depending on the type of fabric being sewn and the thickness of the thread being used for best results adjust the stitch length to between...

Page 115: ... 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 116: ...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 117: ...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 44 c Select stitch 58 or 59 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 d Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm 1 16 inch in front ...

Page 118: ...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 119: ...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 120: ...the beginning of the stitching and then start sewing Lower the needle at the upper right corner X The fabric is fed toward the back of the machine as usual e After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 68 f Start sewing X The fabric is fed to the right g After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 1 Stitch Name Pattern Appli...

Page 121: ...o the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 69 j Start sewing X The fabric is fed to the left k After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 1 again l After sewing 3 to 5 stitches at the beginning of the stitching stop the sewing machine Memo z The feeding direction of the fabric differs depending on the stitch that is selected Be sure to guide t...

Page 122: ...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 123: ... 44 d Select stitch 32 or 33 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 58 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 124: ...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 44 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 125: ...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 44 c Select stitch 20 and then increase the thread tension For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 and Adjusting the thread tension pa...

Page 126: ...y quilt a Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 44 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 51 d Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew ...

Page 127: ...nt to the back For details refer to Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader page 35 b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 44 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 51 When sewing with the wing needle select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch ...

Page 128: ...ming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 44 c Select stitch 39 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 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 displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored f Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitchi...

Page 129: ... 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 44 c Select stitch 42 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 d Sew along the center of the unfrayed section 1 N ...

Page 130: ... 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 foot page 44 b Select a stitch For details re...

Page 131: ...e is the default If the small pattern size is selected small patterns can be combined and connected z If multiple patterns have been combined the size of each selected pattern can be specified Changing the stitch density If a decorative satin stitch has been selected the stitch density can be changed a Press Utility stitch key on the operation panel and select Decorative satin stitch b Select a de...

Page 132: ... for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations a Press Utility stitch key on the operation panel and select Satin stitch b Select a satin stitch pattern c Press X It turns to and the pattern is longer Each time you press it the number changes You can select from ...

Page 133: ...llowing you to create a step shaped pattern This is called a step pattern As an example the procedure for creating the following pattern is described below a Press Utility stitch key on the operation panel and select Satin stitch b Select a satin stitch pattern c Press X The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right d Select the same pattern ...

Page 134: ...You can sew with combinations of stitches from character stitches decorative stitches satin stitches combined utility stitches decorative satin stitches and cross stitches a Touch Utility stitch key on the operation panel and select the stitch type 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 repeate...

Page 135: ...lected patterns displayed in the LCD have been sewn To repeatedly sew the combined pattern refer to Repeating patterns z The combined pattern can be stored for later use For details refer to Storing patterns page 135 Repeating patterns When multiple stitches are combined the sewing machine stops when the pattern displayed on the screen has been completed Use the following operations to sew a combi...

Page 136: ...he pattern When the specified pattern is not displayed on the screen check the pattern using the following steps a Press X The screen for checking the pattern is displayed b Press and confirm the pattern c Press Back key X The initial screen appears again Memo z The combined pattern can be stored for later use For details refer to Storing patterns ...

Page 137: ...s stored the initial screen appears again Do not turn off the sewing machine while the pattern is being stored otherwise the pattern data may be lost Recalling a pattern a Press Recall key Recall the stored pattern X The screen for selecting a pocket appears b Select the pocket where the combined pattern you wish to recall is stored indicates pockets where patterns are already stored X The selecte...

Page 138: ...played d Press X The stored pattern and the pocket are deleted 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 44 b Press...

Page 139: ...ction If the pattern appears as shown below the stitching is misaligned in the horizontal direction If the pattern is not sewn correctly follow the steps below to adjust the sewing f Press Settings key on the operation panel X The settings screen appears g Press To adjust the vertical position press for vertical pattern adjustment To adjust the horizontal position press for horizontal pattern adju...

Page 140: ...izontal space in the design Press to decrease the horizontal space in the design 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 141: ...w the pattern 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 clo...

Page 142: ... and specify the coordinates of the first point Specify the coordinates using and press d Specify whether single stitching or triple stitching will be sewn between the points is single stitching and gives triple stitching e Specify the coordinates of the second point and then press f Repeat steps d through e to specify each point If you make a mistake entering a point press and the previous point ...

Page 143: ...ecify the various 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 135 ...

Page 144: ... 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 9 12 32 6 1...

Page 145: ...emoving the embroidery frame 158 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 159 Copyright information 159 Embroidery pattern types 159 LCD liquid crystal display operation 160 Selecting an embroidery pattern 162 Selecting characters 163 Selecting a frame pattern 164 Using an embroidery card sold separately 165 Embroidering 166 Sewing attractive finishes 166 Embroidering a pattern 167 Appliquéing 169 Editing Pa...

Page 146: ...dery 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 12 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 12 Note z Fo...

Page 147: ...ng machine is purchased z When replacing the needle refer to Replacing the needle page 42 CAUTION Other Embroidery frames small and medium are optional For details refer to Optional accessories page 12 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 embroidery The ne...

Page 148: ...or the bobbin 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 25 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 153 7 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the...

Page 149: ...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 150: ...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 Firmly tighten the presser foot holder screw Turn the screwdriver toward the front CAUTION a b c a 1 2 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 tig...

Page 151: ...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 46 1 a ...

Page 152: ...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 153: ...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 154: ...rriage moves into a position where it can be stored c Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION d Hold the release button on the bottom left of the embroidery unit and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine CAUTION Always turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit It may cause malfunctions if removed when ...

Page 155: ... 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 ...

Page 156: ...inches 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 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 the...

Page 157: ...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 158: ...efer to page 154 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 159: ...ft align the two pins on the embroidery frame holder with the mounting brackets on the frame and then press the frame into the embroidery frame holder until a click is heard After pressing the front mounting bracket onto the pin so that it clicks into place press the back mounting bracket into place a Lever a Mounting brackets b Pins Note z Be sure to insert both pins If only the forward or the ba...

Page 160: ...y frame holder to the left lift the embroidery frame up to remove it Remove the back mounting bracket from the pin and then remove the front mounting bracket from the pin a Lever a Mounting brackets b Pins c Pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot while raising the presser foot lever even further CAUTION a 1 1 2 1 2 3 Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery frame It may c...

Page 161: ...d on the screen For details refer to Selecting an embroidery pattern page 162 Alphabet patterns There are 6 types of characters European characters upper case lower case numbers symbols For details refer to Selecting characters page 163 Frame patterns 10 shapes such as squares and circles can be combined with 12 stitch types For details refer to Selecting a frame pattern page 164 Embroidery card s...

Page 162: ...MADEIRA POLY THREAD MADEIRA RAYON THREAD SULKY THREAD ROBISON ANTON POLY THREAD DISPLAY UNIT The measurement units that are displayed can be selected mm inch 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 163: ...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 164: ...nce 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 forward or backward in increments of 10 designs X When a pattern is selected it can be embroidered 70 Embroidery patterns...

Page 165: ...splayed no more characters can be input z Characters of different styles sans serif serif and outline etc cannot be combined a Select the character stitches b Select the character style c Select the characters If a wrong character was selected press To enter a space press _ Example Welcome Switch between uppercase lowercase Switch among large medium small sizes ...

Page 166: ...patterns in the Quick reference guide for frame pattern shapes 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 ...

Page 167: ...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 z Large patterns supplied on embroidery cards may be difficult to view on the screen a Turn off the sewing machine b Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery card slot on the right...

Page 168: ...bin the thread may tangle z Do not leave objects in the range of motion of the embroidery frame The frame may strike the object and cause a poor finish to the embroidery pattern z When embroidering on large garments especially jackets or other heavy fabrics do not let the fabric hang over the table Otherwise the embroidery unit cannot move freely and the pattern may not turn out as planned Thread ...

Page 169: ...d then change the setting in the settings screen For details refer to LCD liquid crystal display operation page 160 Example Embroidery thread number selected b Set the embroidery thread and thread the needle Refer to Threading the upper thread page 31 and Threading the needle page 34 Note z Before using the needle threader be sure to lower the presser foot c Pass the thread through the embroidery ...

Page 170: ...ery 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 thre...

Page 171: ...g machine stops a Cut out line b Appliqué piece fabric X APPLIQUE POSITION will 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 appliqué...

Page 172: ...art 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 173: ...rame b Available embroidery frames c Display unit cm INCH d Change position keys e Size key f Layout key g Rotation key h Horizontal mirror image key i Distance from the center j Embroidery size k Starting point key Embroidery frame size These flash if the pattern was resized the layout was adjusted or the recommended embroidery frame size was changed Embroidery frame icons that appear in gray can...

Page 174: ...tates the pattern 1 degree to the left Rotates the 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 Press this key to move the embroidery frame and check the embroidering position or to change the needle position before embroidering The screen below appears when this key is pressed Moves the...

Page 175: ...e 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 thread tension Correct thread tension The thread tension is correct when upper thread is just visible on back of the fabric a Right side b Wrong side Upper thread is too tight The lower thread will be visible on the front of the fabric I...

Page 176: ...ng side of fabric a Right side b Wrong side Bobbin thread is too loose Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric a Right side b Wrong side If this occurs turn the slotted screw clockwise being careful not to over tighten the screw approximately 30 45 degrees to increase bobbin tension Bobbin thread is too tight Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be lifting looping a...

Page 177: ...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 about 10 stitches For...

Page 178: ...urrent 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 deleted and the screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed e Turn off the sew...

Page 179: ...e beginning 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 180: ...y and a number appear as the file name This applies to dst embroidery data files only z Only the names of dst files are displayed Precautions on Using the Computer To Create and Save Data If the file name of embroidery data cannot be identified for example because the name contains special characters the file will not be displayed If this occurs change the name of the file We recommend using the 2...

Page 181: ...the Memory Function 179 4 Tajima dst Embroidery Data When a dst file is imported the only way that you can view the design is by selecting the pattern file name Then press to display the design on the screen ...

Page 182: ...le the pattern is being stored otherwise the pattern data may be lost Recalling a pattern a Press Recall key X The stored patterns are displayed b Select the pattern you wish to recall Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key a Total amount of memory used b Total amount of memory space c Number of the currently displayed page from the total number of pages X The selected pattern is...

Page 183: ...n 200 embroidery patterns that have been saved on the USB media In this case also reduce the number of designs saved on the USB media z Save the patterns in the root directory of the USB media If embroidery data is saved in a folder on USB media that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine a Insert the USB media into the USB port on the computer a USB port on the computer b USB media b ...

Page 184: ...s at a time from the USB media Close the error message on the machine and then repeat procedures starting from step e Memo z The pattern file names appear in alphabetical order z Only the names of dst files are displayed g Select the pattern you wish to recall Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key a Number of the currently displayed page from the total number of pages When is pr...

Page 185: ...ibed in this chapter Care and Maintenance 184 Cleaning the machine surface 184 Cleaning the race 184 Troubleshooting 186 Error messages 191 Adjusting the LCD 194 Operation beep 194 Canceling the operation beep 195 Upgrading Your Machine s Software Using USB Media 196 Index 197 ...

Page 186: ...wer 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 removed e Remove the bobbin case Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out a Bobbin case f Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner ...

Page 187: ...n slide the cover back on a Needle plate cover CAUTION a b 1 2 1 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 221 green marking XC8167 451 no color on the screw contact your nearest authorized service center Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed othe...

Page 188: ...abric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 41 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 70 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 59 The ...

Page 189: ...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 190: ...orrectly installed Correctly install the presser foot holder page 46 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 59 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 25 The fabric is wrinkled The upper thread was not threaded correctly or the bobbin is in...

Page 191: ...een raised to the correct position Press the needle position button page 34 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 42 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 70 The thread tension is incorre...

Page 192: ...up clean the race page 184 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 173 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 151 Material coming out of the embroidery frame is causing probl...

Page 193: ... cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected Press to cancel the twin needle setting If the twin needle is installed replace it with a single needle Then select the pattern again Press to return to the previous screen Upper thread broken Upper thread not set up correctly Upper thread has run out CAUTION Be sure to rethread the machine If you press the start stop button without rethreading the ...

Page 194: ...stitch key or the embroidery key while a pattern was selected You changed the stitch pattern settings and then tried to save them by pressing the manual memory key You tried to select an embroidery pattern or change the layout when the needle was down The machine is turned on while the needle is lowered and the embroidery unit is attached This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is tryin...

Page 195: ...y unit is attached A card that cannot be used with this product has been inserted and you tried to select a pattern from the card An embroidery pattern incompatible with this machine was selected The utility stitch or character stitch key was pressed while the embroidery unit is attached You try to retrieve a pattern downloaded as one for a different machine The machine is in embroidery mode and t...

Page 196: ... 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 secon...

Page 197: ...d 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 on the operation panel X The settings screen appears c Press Next page key three times d Press OFF for the buzzer X The screen for changing the beep setting appears e Press Back key X The initial screen appears again ...

Page 198: ... are erased However saved embroidery patterns are not erased a Press and hold the Settings key while turning on the machine X The following screen appears b Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine The media device should only contain the upgrade file a USB port for media b USB media Note z When using USB media equipped with an access indicator the access indicator will begin flashing...

Page 199: ...80 checking needle 42 cleaning bobbin case 184 cleaning brush 11 cleaning machine surface 184 combining patterns 132 concealed seams 96 country thread 21 crazy quilt stitching 107 cross stitches 77 128 cuffs 47 curve sewing 64 custom stitches 139 cutting thread 56 cutting thread automatically 62 cylindrical pieces 47 D darning 115 darning stitch 113 decorative satin stitches 77 128 decorative stit...

Page 200: ...e marking 67 needle position button 15 needle position changing 86 needle replacement 42 needle set 11 needle threader 34 needle threader lever 13 needle threading 34 needle types sizes uses 41 needles 40 next page key 16 non stick foot 11 66 O open toe foot 11 operation beep 194 operation buttons 13 15 53 operation keys 16 160 operation panel 13 16 operation problems 186 operations 23 optional ac...

Page 201: ...pool pin 11 stabilizer material 153 start stop button 15 53 step pattern 131 stippling 105 stitch density 129 stitch guide foot 11 66 stitch length adjustment 59 stitch selection 51 70 77 stitch settings 70 stitch type selection screen 20 stitch types 77 stitch width adjustment 58 stopping embroidering 176 storing patterns 135 180 straight stitch 70 85 96 107 stretch fabrics 66 103 stretch stitch ...

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