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Select stitch no. 22 to get the darning stitch.

Change the presser foot to the buttonhole
foot.

Pull the button holder to rear.

Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot
to the desired length.

Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric
together. Select the needle position. Lower
the presser foot over the center of the tear.

The size of one darn cycle is variable.

However, the maximum stitch length is 2.6
cm (1 inch) and the maximum stitch width is
7 mm (9/32 inch).

a. The length of sewing.

b. The width of sewing.

3.5~7.0

1.0~2.0

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Darning stitch

D

22

Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a fine
thread in a color as close as possible to your garment.

Stop

Start

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Summary of Contents for sparrow 20

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Page 3: ... their safety 2 Do not use this machine as a toy Close attention is necessary when this machine is used by children near children or people with reduced sensation 3 Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer 4 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine 5 Never operate this machine i...

Page 4: ...he foot control is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an appropriate service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid endangerment 18 Never place anything on the foot control 19 When replacing the light bulb always use the same type 20 The machine may only be used in combination with a foot control of the type C 8001 21 The sound pressure level during normal operation ...

Page 5: ...es and alterations at any time The accessory included can differ from country to country If electrical machines are disposed of in landfills or dumps hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain damaging your health and well being When replacing old machines with new ones the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old machine for professional disposal fre...

Page 6: ...THE THREAD 17 BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE 18 20 STITCH CHART 21 USEFUL SKILLS 22 23 STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION 24 ZIGZAG STITCHES 24 STRETCH STITCHES 25 OVERLOCK STITCHES 26 BLIND HEM LINGERIE STITCH 27 BUTTON SEWING 28 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING 29 31 MAKING A BUTTONHOLE ON STRETCH FABRICS 32 EYELET STITCH 33 DARNING STITCH 34 35 ZIPPER INSERTION 36 37 NARROW HEMMING 38 CORDING 39 Connecting the ...

Page 7: ...46 SCALLOP STITCH 46 TWIN NEEDLE 47 WALKING FOOT 48 WARNING FUNCTIONS 49 MAINTENANCE 50 51 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 52 53 QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART 54 55 Triple cording 39 Darning 43 Embroidery 44 Monogramming 44 Warning beeping sound 49 Cleaning the screen 50 Cleaning the sewing machine surface 50 Cleaning the hook 50 51 Contents V ...

Page 8: ... for second spool pin Needle up down position button Auto lock button Reverse button Start stop button Bobbin cover plate Sewing table and accessory box Speed limiting adjustment lever Bobbin winder spindle Buttonhole lever Needle threader Thread cutter Direct stitch selection buttons Stitch width adjustment buttons Stitch length adjustment buttons Number display Mode selection button Thread tensi...

Page 9: ...5 Blindstitch foot 6 Embroidery foot 7 Button sew on foot 8 Bobbins 9 Spool holder large 10 Spool holder small 11 Spool pin felt 12 Spool pin long V 13 L Screwdriver 14 Right seam guide 15 Brush seam ripper 16 Needle set 17 Spool net 18 Dust cover 19 Hemmer foot 20 Cording foot 21 Quilting foot 22 Darning Embroidery foot 23 Gathering foot 24 Walking foot 25 Twin needle Standard Optional P D A E I ...

Page 10: ...ting etc PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION Inserting zippers Blindstitch foot Blind hem stitching Satin stitch sewing Button sewing Embroidery foot NEEDLE NEEDLE Hemmer foot Optional Narrow hemming Gathering foot Optional Gathering Quilting foot Optional Quilting Cording foot Optional Cording Optional Walking foot Optional This foot helps to prevent uneven feeding of very difficult fabrics Buttonhole sewin...

Page 11: ...off immediately after switching off the power This is a normal phenomenon for an energy efficient appliance To disconnect turn the power switch to the off position then remove plug from outlet Polarized plug information This appliance has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other to reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not...

Page 12: ...and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine Foot control Start stop button The machine will start running when Start stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time The machine will rotate slowly at the beginning of the sewing The speed limiting adjustment lever can control the sewing speed To increase the speed sli...

Page 13: ...The inside of the sewing table is used as an accessory box When using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool attach a net to the spool before using ut the net to match the size of the spool If the net is too long c Spool pin Thread Spool net Using the spool net Spool holder ...

Page 14: ... to the spool or use the small spool holder Bobbin winding 5 4 3 2 4 3 10 1 2 1 2 1 Snap the thread into the thread guide 2 Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder tension discs contrary 3 Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the bobbin as illustrated and place empty bobbin on the spindle 4 Push the bobbin to right 5 ...

Page 15: ...ss on the foot control or the Start stop button to start winding the bobbin 8 After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin Continue filling the bobbin until it is full Once the spool is full it rotates slowly Release the pedal or stop the machine Push the bobbin winder spindle to left 9 Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin 10 When the ...

Page 16: ... Open the Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction arrow With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from A to B Draw Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from B to C bobbin cover plate To cut off excess thread pull thread back over the cutt...

Page 17: ...st position and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs 4 1 2 3 1 Lift up the spool pin Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread comes from the left side of the spool then place the spool cap at the end of the spool pin 1 Note In order to prevent tangling of the thread please use a spool net The net is especially usefull to work from large or loose wound spool...

Page 18: ...r and pull out about 10 cm of thread You could use the needle threader to thread the needle On the next page Thread the tension module by passing the thread between the silver discs Threading the upper thread Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the thread through the pre tension spring as illustrated 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 At the top of this movement pass the thread from right to the left th...

Page 19: ... the thread loosely and release the lever slowly The hook will turn and pass the thread through the needle eye forming a loop Pull the thread through the needle eye When using thin needles the needle threader might not be applicable Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated ...

Page 20: ...e used for actual sewing project Use the same thread for needle and bobbin Use a stabilizer for fine or stretchy fabrics Heavy duty thread carpet thread 16 100 11 14 80 90 Medium weight fabrics cotton satin sailcloth double knits lightweight woollens Medium weight fabrics cotton duck woolen heavier knits terrycloth denims Heavyweight fabrics canvas woolens outdoor tent and quilted fabrics denims u...

Page 21: ... cut out c is directly above the pin d Press the black lever e Lower the presser foot holder b and the presser foot f will engage automatically Attaching the presser foot Raise the presser foot bar a Remove and attach the presser foot holder b as illustrated Removing and Attaching the presser foot holder Attach the right seam guide g in the slot as illustrated Adjust according to need for hems ple...

Page 22: ...an be seen on the base at the rear side of the sewing machine To raise or drop the feed dog Sliding the lever to b will lower the feed dog for example during button sewing or monogramming If you wish to continue sewing normally slide the lever to a in order to raise the feed dog The feed dog will not rise up if you do not turn the handwheel even if the lever is slid to position a make a complete t...

Page 23: ... sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing Turn dial to higher number Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing Turn dial to lower number Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing Normal thread tension for straight stitch sew...

Page 24: ...hread up through the stitch plate hole The bobbin thread will come up in a loop Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot Raise the presser foot Remove the fabric draw the threads to the left side of the face cover and cut using the thread cutter The threads are cut at the proper length to start the next seam Raising up the lower thread Cutting the thread 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 25: ...ased When the stitches 23 80 are selected the machine will sew a reinforcement stitch immediately if the reverse button is pressed The machine will stop sewing after the button is released Auto lock button If the button is pushed before sewing the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches While sewing the stitches 01 05 the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto lock b...

Page 26: ...le shall stop in the up position or in the material when you stop sewing Please Note If you press this button during sewing the function will not work It will only stop the machine Mode selection button The LED light will be set at mode when the machine is turned on The light will run by the sequence of stitch width and stitch length mode Utility and decorative mode stitch stitches T stitches stit...

Page 27: ...stitch press the button The stitch width can be adjusted between 0 0 7 0 Certain stitches have a limited stitch width When the setting is at the auto position the number display will blink 3 times When MODE is set on stitch selection press s or for unit position between 0 9 titch width adjustment buttons Direct pattern selection buttons Frequently used patterns are available by the direct pattern ...

Page 28: ...54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 30 31 32 29 26 28 27 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Stitch chart The marked in gray on the chart show the single portions below unit of each stitch A Direction Patterns B Patterns 21 76 77 78 79 80 ...

Page 29: ...he button is released Sewing corners 1 Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner 2 Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up down button once 3 Raise the presser foot 4 Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric 5 Lower the presser foot and resume sewing Free arm fabrics Free arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular such as pant hems and cuffs 5 2 2 1 4 3 ...

Page 30: ...g multiple layers of fabric such as sewing over seams when hemming jeans When you reach the point of an increased thickness lower the needle and raise the presser foot Press the toe of the foot and push in the black button then lower the foot and continue sewing higher The black button releases automatically after sewing few stitches You can also place another piece of fabric with the same thickne...

Page 31: ...For a longer stitch length press the stitch length adjustment button Generally speaking the thicker the fabric thread and needle the longer the stitch should be Adjusting the stitch width The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is 7 0 however the width can be reduced on any stitches The width increases as you press the stitch width adjustment button from 0 0 7 0 Adjusting the stitch l...

Page 32: ...sy to ravel and knit fabrics It is also good for joining durable fabric such as denims These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitch Triple zigzag stretch stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim poplin duck etc Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams A Straight stretch stitch Straight stitch 25 Stretch stitches 03 04 08 03 04...

Page 33: ...ange the presser foot to the overlock foot E Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overlock foot Attention The overlock foot should be used to sew with stitches 06 and 09 only and do not set the stitch width narrower than 5 0 It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other stitches and width 2 5 4 5 2 0 3 0 06 09 07 10 Sew overlock stitches ...

Page 34: ... fabric If it does not adjust the stitch width accordingly Then fold as shown in the right picture Adjust the guide b by turning the knob a so that the guide just rests against the fold Sew slowly guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the guide Turn over the fabric Blind hem lingerie for firm fabrics Blind hem for stretch fabrics 11 12 5mm 5mm Overcasting stitches Reverse side Reverse sid...

Page 35: ...s cleanly into the left and right holes of the button 06 2 5 4 5 Change the presser foot to the button sew on foot If a shank is required place a darning needle on top of the button and sew Pull end of the upper thread to the left side of the fabric then tie it with the bobbin thread For buttons with 4 holes sew through the front two holes first push work forward and then sew through the back two ...

Page 36: ...e hole in the presser foot then be placed under the foot 29 Buttonhole stitching 16 For thin or medium fabric 17 For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts made from thin or medium fabric 18 For suits or overcoats 19 For thin or medium fabric 20 For jeans or stretch fabric with a coarse weave 3 0 7 0 1 0 2 0 D 16 17 19 18 20 Please Note Before sewing a buttonhole on your project practice on a test ...

Page 37: ...er the buttonhole is sewn 30 Pull the buttonhole lever all the way down and position it behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot Buttonhole stitching Select the buttonhole stitch Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density Position the fabric under the presser foot with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the center line on the buttonhole foot ...

Page 38: ... to its original position After sewing the buttonhole stitch raise the buttonhole lever until it stops Cut the center of the buttonhole being careful not to cut any stitches on either side Use a pin as a stopper at the bar tack so you do not cut too much 31 16 17 19 18 20 Please Note When cutting the buttonhole with the seam ripper do not place your hands in the cutting direction otherwise injurie...

Page 39: ...esser foot Bring the two gimp thread ends to the front of the foot and insert them into the grooves then temporarily tie them there Lower the presser foot and start sewing Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread Once sewing is completed pull the gimp thread gently to remove any slack then trim off any excess Please Note It is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside...

Page 40: ...ot included with the machine 21 33 Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Please Note When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric If thin thread is used th...

Page 41: ...t the needle position Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear The size of one darn cycle is variable However the maximum stitch length is 2 6 cm 1 inch and the maximum stitch width is 7 mm 9 32 inch a The length of sewing b The width of sewing 3 5 7 0 1 0 2 0 34 Darning stitch D 22 Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment Choose a fine thread in a color...

Page 42: ...mes or cross sew to get a better sewing result Darning stitches are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown 35 Darning stitch Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm 1 16 inch in front of the area to be darned then lower the presser foot lever 22 2mm Please Note When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the darning will not be ...

Page 43: ...r foot Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper Inserting a centered zipper Attention Zipper foot should be used for sewing straight stitch with center needle position only It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot a...

Page 44: ... the left seam allowance Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3mm 1 8 inch fold Attach the zipper foot Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to top Turn the fabric right side ...

Page 45: ...e fabric fold into the spiral opening of hemmer foot Move fabric back and forth until the fold forms a scroll shape Lower the presser foot and start sewing slowly guiding the raw edge of the fabric in front of the hemmer foot evenly into the scroll of the foot 3 5 1 5 3 0 Narrow hemming The Hemmer foot accessory is optional It is not included with this machine 01 The hemmer foot is used to stitch ...

Page 46: ...behind the foot The grooves under the foot will hold the length of the cord in place while the stitches are being formed over the cord Select the stitch and adjust the stitch width so that the stitches are just covering the cord Lower the foot and sew slowly guiding the cord over the design Place the cord under the grooves of the cording foot and p Mark the design on the fabric Insert three cords ...

Page 47: ...over the thickness of the already sewn stitches To tailor the satin or decorative stitch pattern you may adjust the length and width of the pattern by pressing the stitch length and width adjustment buttons Experiment with fabric scraps until you get the desired length and width 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 Please Note When sewing very thin fabrics it is suggested that you use stabilizer on the backsid...

Page 48: ...g it to a flat top layer such as the waistband on a The Gathering foot accessory is optional It is not included with this machine Remove the presser foot holder and attach gathering foot Place the fabric to be gathered with right side up under the foot Place top layer of the fabric right side down in the slot Guide the two layers as illustrated 01 The Gathering Foot is used for gathering fabrics I...

Page 49: ...ecure the threads at the other end Reduce the tension if necessary and sew decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams Pull out the gathering basting Bobbin thread A Smocking 14 15 The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric ...

Page 50: ...t sew over the hole in a constant and continuous movement Turn the work by 1 4 turn and sew over the first stitching moving the work slowly over the hole to separate the threads and not form big gaps between the threads Darning 3 5 5 0 Please Note Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator It is necessary...

Page 51: ... slowly Secure the work with reinforcement stitches at the end by pressing the Auto lock button Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired Sew at a constant speed moving the hoop slowly along the lettering When the letter is finished Secure the work with reinforcement stitches at the end by pressing the Auto lock button Embroidery hoop is not included with the machine ...

Page 52: ...goting Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm 1 8 inch and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water soluble stabilizer sheet Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing After sewing remove the paper 13 Patchworkstich 13 14 15 34 Stitching across an open seam is called fagoting It is used on blouses and children s...

Page 53: ...e edge of the fabric Trim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the stitches For better results apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn 01 03 55 25 Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called Quilting The top layer is usually formed by multiple geometrically shaped pieces of materials joined together The wave shaped repeating ...

Page 54: ...e Twin needle Thread each needle separately Please Note Make sure that the two threads used to thread the twin needle are of the same weight You can use one or two colors Please Note When sewing with twin needle always proceed slowly and make sure to maintain a low speed to insure quality stitching Select a stitch pattern and start sewing Utility and decorative patterns 01 15 23 80 can be used Sew...

Page 55: ...older by unscrewing counterclockwise the presser bar attaching screw Attach the Walking Foot to the machine as follows The arm a should fit into the needle screw of the needle holder clamp b Slide the plastic attaching head c from your left to right so that it is fitted into the presser foot bar Lower the presser foot bar Replace and tighten clockwise the presser bar attaching screw Make sure both...

Page 56: ...ugh the Trouble shooting guide on page 52 53 to find the solution After the problem has been solved the machine will continue to sew Warning beeping sound Please Note If the problem is still not solved please contact your local dealer Return bobbin winder spindle to left If you press any button on the machine when the bobbin is full or the bobbin winder spindle is in the right position then the ma...

Page 57: ...e with the smooth operation of the machine Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary Attention Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance Maintenance If the front panel is dirty wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth Do not use any organic solvents or detergents Cleaning the screen If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty lightly soak ...

Page 58: ...1 Remove the needle presser foot and presser foot holder Remove the screws holding the stitch plate and remove the stitch plate Clean the feed dog and bobbin case with a brush Also clean them using a soft dry cloth ...

Page 59: ...se is not threaded correctly 3 Needle fabric thread combination is wrong 4 Thread tension is wrong 1 The needle is too thick for the fabric 2 The stitch length is adjusted wrong 3 The thread tension is too tight 1 Select a finer needle 2 Readjust the stitch length 3 Loosen the thread tension 1 Check the threading 2 Thread the bobbin case as illustrated 3 The needle size must suit the fabric and th...

Page 60: ...ns The machine is noisy 1 Fluff or oil have collected on the hook or needle bar 2 The needle is damaged 1 Clean the hook and feed dog as described 2 Replace the needle Uneven stitches uneven feed 1 Poor quality thread 2 The bobbin case is not threaded correctly 3 Fabric has been pulled 1 Select a better quality thread 2 Remove the bobbin case the thread and reinsert correctly 3 Do not pull on the ...

Page 61: ...7 0 2 5 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 5 0 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 0 1 0 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 0 1 0 2 5 2 5 2 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 1 0 2 0 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 0 1 0 1 5 1 0 2 5 2 5 0 0 4 5 0 0 4 5 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 0 3 4 5 0 3 4 5 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 0 5 4 5 0 5 4 5 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 ...

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