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STITCH-L100
Page 1: ...MODEL STITCH L MODEL STITCH L100...
Page 2: ...p ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewin...
Page 3: ...Cutting the Thread Matching Needle Fabric and Thread How to Choose Your pattern Straight Stitching and Needle Position Zigzag Stitches Blind Hem Lingerie Stitch Overlock Stitches Sewing on Buttons Ho...
Page 4: ...esser Foot Pressure 3 Thread Take Up Lever 4 Thread Cutter 5 Presser Foot 6 Needle Plate 7 Sewing Table and Accessory Box 8 Bobbin Stopper 9 Stitch Length Dial 10 Stitch Width Dial 11 Stitch Display 1...
Page 5: ...Principal Parts 14 Upper Thread Guide 15 Presser Foot Lever 16 Handle 17 Bobbin Winder 18 Spool Pin 19 Handwheel 20 Pattern Selector Dial 21 Power Switch 22 Main Plug Socket 23 Bobbin Thread Guide 3...
Page 6: ...river c Seam Ripper Brush d Lubricating Oil e 3 x Needles f 3 x Bobbins g Twin Needle h Small Screwdriver i Large Screwdriver j Edge Quilting Guide k Embroidering Darning Plate l Spool Holder m All Pu...
Page 7: ...irection of the arrow Pic 1 The inside of the snap in sewing table can be utilised as an accessory box To open lift it up at the point of the arrow Pic 2 Fitting the Spool Pin 1 Take out the spool pin...
Page 8: ...cated above the terminal box Your machine will not operate unless this switch is on l Pic 1 Sewing light turns on automatically when the main switch is on l To start the machine press the foot control...
Page 9: ...The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre set and requires no particular readjustment according to the type of fabric light or heavy weight However if you need to adjust the presser foot...
Page 10: ...oot bar a Pic 1 Attaching the Presser Foot Lower the presser foot holder b until the cut out c is directly above the pin d The presser foot f will engage automatically Pic 2 Removing the Presser Foot...
Page 11: ...in to the right towards the bobbin winding position Pic 1 and Pic 2 Turn the machine on and press the foot control gently The bobbin will stop winding when it is full Push the bobbin to the left to se...
Page 12: ...th one hand on the latch and insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction Pic 2 Pull the thread through the slot down and to the left until it enters the delivery eyelet rectangu...
Page 13: ...n Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at the highest position Loosen the needle clamp screw A The flat side of the needle shaft should be facing away from you B Push the needle up C int...
Page 14: ...to properly engage the thread in any of the thread guides the machine will not sew properly Pic 1 to 5 Continue to draw the thread down and into the needle bar thread guide Use the automatic needle t...
Page 15: ...ly swings to the threading position B Take the thread around the hook C Take the thread in front of the needle round the hook D from the bottom to the top Pic 1 Release lever A and pull the thread thr...
Page 16: ...ead will unwind by about an inch or two If the tension is too tight it will not unwind If the tension is too loose the thread will unwind for more than two inches To adjust turn the small screw on the...
Page 17: ...down and comes up again to its highest position Pic 1 Lightly draw the needle thread forming a loop with the bobbin thread The upper thread should have caught the lower thread in a loop Pull the needl...
Page 18: ...and the machine will sew forwards again A Turn the handwheel towards you to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position Raise the presser foot and draw the fabric away from you Hold the th...
Page 19: ...n the top and bottom Medium weight fabrics cotton duck woollen heavier knits terrycloth denims Heavyweight fabrics canvas woollens outdoor tent and quilted fabrics denims upholstery material light to...
Page 20: ...pattern selector dial and adjust the stitch width with the stitch width dial To obtain any of the patterns on the second row turn the stitch length dial to S1 select the pattern desired with the patte...
Page 21: ...the thicker the fabric thread and needle the longer the stitch should be Whilst using the straight stitch the needle position can be changed using the stitch width dial 1 from 0 to 5 1 Stitch Width Di...
Page 22: ...handwheel through the entire stitch and adjust the width accordingly before sewing Pic 1 Function of Stitch Length Dial for Zigzag Stitch The density of zigzag stitches increases as the setting of the...
Page 23: ...fabric under the foot Turn the handwheel forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left The needle should just pierce the fold of the fabric if it does not adjust the stitch width accordin...
Page 24: ...e adjusted to suit the fabric Stretch Overlock For fine knits jerseys neck edges ribbing Pic A Double Overlock Stitch For fine knits handknits seams Pic B All overlock stitches are suitable for sewing...
Page 25: ...r dial on zigzag stitch Adjust the stitch width to 3 to 5 according to the distance between the two holes of the button Turn the handwheel to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right...
Page 26: ...e centre line marked on the fabric aligns with the centre of the buttonhole foot Adjust the stitch length dial between 0 5 to 1 to set the stitch density Note Density varies according to the fabric Al...
Page 27: ...ccording to the thickness of the fabric The zipper foot can be inserted right or left depending on which side of the foot you are going to sew Pic 1 To sew past the zipper pull lower the needle into t...
Page 28: ...he letter A for the straight stitch position At the beginning of the hem turn under the edge by about 3mm and sew 4 to 5 stitches to secure Pull the thread slightly towards the back Insert the needle...
Page 29: ...tter C for the 3 step zigzag stitch position Place the patch in position The stitch length can be shortened to produce very close stitches Pic 1 When mending tears it is advisable to use a piece of ba...
Page 30: ...dial to S1 The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards This gives triple reinforcement Triple Zigzag Stitch Pic 2 and Pic 4 This stitch is useful for hard wearning seams hems and d...
Page 31: ...1 Set the machine as illustrated Turn the pattern selector dial so that the stitch display shows the letter C for the smocking stitch position Turn the stitch length dial to S1 Set the stitch width d...
Page 32: ...lay shows the letter B for the zigzag stitch position Various stitches are suitable for sewing on cord e g zigzag triple zigzag and decorative stitches Insert the cord between the spring covering the...
Page 33: ...t clamp Pic 2 Attach the darning foot to the presser foot bar The lever A should be behind the needle clamp screw B Press the darning foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the...
Page 34: ...ive edges on sheer fine and stretch fabrics The larger stitch should go just over the edge of Crescent Stitch K Suitable for a delicate edge finish along the edge of fabric Stitch length should be set...
Page 35: ...position and select the centre needle position Position the fabric to be darned under the presser foot together with the under laying fabric to be used Lower the presser foot and alternately sew forw...
Page 36: ...ight stitch position and select the centre needle position Fold in the edge of the fabric approximately 6mm Place the lace under the folded edge of the fabric allowing it to under lap the fabric sligh...
Page 37: ...n Select a narrow zigzag width Cut out the appliqu design and either tack it to the fabric by hand or adhere it using a fabric adhesive Sew slowly around the edge of the design Trim any excess materia...
Page 38: ...ollow instructions for single needle threading Thread each needle separately Turn the stitch length dial to the desired stitch length Select a stitch width setting of 2 5 y as a single needle The flat...
Page 39: ...isplay shows the letter A for the straight stitch position Insert the quilting guide in presser foot holder and set the space as desired refer to page 8 Move the fabric over and sew successive rows wi...
Page 40: ...row or multiple rows of straight stitches 3 If more gathering is required loosen the upper thread tension to below 2 so that the lower thread lies on the under side of the material 4 Pull the lower th...
Page 41: ...by hand leaving a small space between them 2 Turn the pattern selector dial so that the stitch display shows the letter G Turn the stitch length dial to S1 3 Stitch along the edge pulling both threads...
Page 42: ...se and use the brush supplied to clean the whole area Pic 2 Cleaning and Lubricating the Hook Remove the bobbin case Snap the two hook retaining arms a outwards Remove the hook race cover b and the ho...
Page 43: ...finer needle 2 Readjust the stitch length 3 Loosen the thread tension 1 The needle is too thick for the fabric 2 The stitch length is wrongly adjusted 3 The thread tension is too tight Loose stitches...
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