K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G
User’s Guide
415, 425
Page 1: ...K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G User s Guide 415 425 ...
Page 2: ...to the nearest authorised dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the Sewing machine needle Alway...
Page 3: ...25 16 17 Infodisplay Model 415 18 19 Stitch selection 20 Memory Model 425 20 Programming Model 425 21 22 Mirror image 23 Satin taper and darning stitches 23 List of contents Sewing 24 43 Buttonholes Buttonhole knife 24 25 Sewing buttons 26 Straight stitch 27 Needle positions 27 Zipper 28 Gathering with straight stitches 29 Reinforced straight stitches 30 Stretch stitch Zigzag 30 Lace edging 31 Thr...
Page 4: ...ser foot 9 Free arm 10 Bobbin cover 11 Base plate 12 Drop feed dial 13 Needle plate 14 Presser bar and Presser foot ankle 15 Needle clamp screw 16 Presser foot lifter 17 Thread tension 18 Thread guide for bobbin winding 19 Spool pin Spool holders 20 Recess for additional spool pin 21 Thread cutter for bobbin winding 22 Handwheel 23 Bobbin spindle Bobbin stop 24 Infodisplay 25 Function selector but...
Page 5: ...efore sewing Unpacking 1 Unplug the cords from the wall socket and the machine 2 Wind the cords around your hand and place the foot control cord in the foot control storage space and the main cord in the pocket of the carrying case the cover There is also space provided for the instruction book 3 Check to ensure that all accessories are in the accessory tray Slide it onto the machine behind the fr...
Page 6: ...ide of the machine 2 Connect the main cord to the back socket on the bottom right side of the machine 3 When you press the power switch both the machine and the light are switched on On the underside of the machine you will find information about the power supply V and the frequency Hz Check the power supply setting in the machine to ensure that this agrees with the main supply before you connect ...
Page 7: ...Store the presser feet and the bobbins in the tray from the beginning so they are always easily accessible refer to the figure Extended sewing surface 1 Keep the Accessory Tray on the machine to provide a larger flat work surface 2 Slide the Accessory Tray to the left when you wish to remove it and use the free arm 3 To facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems use the free arm 4 To replace t...
Page 8: ...se large thread spools the large holder c is placed in front of the thread Slide the correct size spool holder in place so the flat side is pressed firmly against the spool No space between spool holder and spool There is also a separate spool pin d to be attached onto the machine The fingers on the extra spool pin fit into the two holes to the right of the fixed spool pin Push downward to snap in...
Page 9: ...e thread in the direction of the arrow under the thread guide a and over the thread guide b 3 Bring the thread down between the thread tension discs 4 Continue threading by drawing the thread from the right into the slot on the take up lever 5 Thread last guide just above needle 6 The needle is threaded from front to back The white on the presser foot ankle makes it easy to see the eye of the need...
Page 10: ...to ensure that the thread lies between the inner thread tension discs inside the lowest thread guide Thread left needle 4 Attach the extra spool pin onto the machine Place a spool holder under the thread 5 Place the bobbin with the second thread on the spool pin 6 Thread the machine as before but this thread should lie between the outer thread tension discs outside the lowest thread guide Thread r...
Page 11: ...ed Make sure that the presser foot is up and the needle is in the highest posi tion Note Do not use a plastic presser foot when bobbin winding 1 Place your empty bobbin with the small mark outwards on the bobbin spindle on the front of the machine 2 Pull the thread from the needle under the presser foot and to the right over the thread guide c 3 Start from above and wind a few turns of thread arou...
Page 12: ... the left of the bobbin The bobbin will then rotate counter clockwise while drawing out the thread 3 Hold the bobbin and draw the thread to the right passing a 4 Hold the bobbin to keep it from turning and pull the thread to the left so that the thread clicks into the tension spring Continue threading around b and to the right of the thread knife c Replace the cover and slide it into position Then...
Page 13: ...ion to 7 9 Correct and incorrect thread tension To understand the correct thread tension sew a few sample stitches at different settings 1 Begin with a tension that is too loose i e set at 1 The lower thread will lie straight and the upper thread will be drawn down on the underside 2 If you set the tension at the highest number the opposite will occur and the seam may pucker 3 The correct thread t...
Page 14: ...presser foot is raised and lowered with the presser foot lever The presser foot must be lowered when sewing For thick fabrics lift the presser foot lever as far as it goes and hold it there The lift of the presser foot is increased by several millimeters Changing the presser foot 1 Make sure that the needle is in the highest position Pull the presser foot down and towards you 2 Line up the cross p...
Page 15: ...es of system 130 705H Lowering the feed teeth The feed teeth are lowered when you turn the dial to the left to Turn the dial to the right to if you wish to raise the feed teeth The feed teeth will not come up until you begin to sew The feed teeth are lowered when sewing buttons and for free hand work By lowering the feed teeth it is easier to get thick garments under the presser foot Do not forget...
Page 16: ...ch length by pressing either the or button Certain stitches have a limited stitch length STOP The STOP button is used to finish a stitch i e the machine fastens the thread and stops automatically when the stitch has been completed The symbol on the display indicates that STOP is selected STOP is cancelled when you press the button again or by selecting a new stitch Mirror image You can mirror a st...
Page 17: ...cking stitches See page 20 Model 425 has one memory holding up to 30 stitches FIX By using the FIX button you can tie off a stitch at the beginning and or at the end The symbol flashing on the display indicates that FIX is selected CLR Deleting stitches This button is used while in PROG if you wish to delete what you have programmed See page 22 Recommended presser foot The letter shows which press...
Page 18: ...ch length by pressing either the or button Certain stitches have a limited stitch length STOP The STOP button is used to finish a stitch i e the machine fastens the thread and stops automatically when the stitch has been completed The symbol on the display indicates that STOP is selected STOP is cancelled when you press the button again or by selecting a new stitch Mirror image You can mirror a st...
Page 19: ...y FIX By using the FIX button you can tie off a stitch at the beginning and or at the end The symbol flashing on the display indicates that FIX is selected Recommended presser foot The letter shows which presser foot is correct for the stitch you have selected The corresponding letter is on the presser foot Recommended thread tension The numbers above the symbol show the recommended setting of the...
Page 20: ...y pressing the stitch selection buttons With left button you get tens and with right button you get 1 9 The number of the selected stitch is displayed to the very right See Stitch table page 42 43 Stitch selection Model 415 MEMORY Model 425 The machine has one stitch program memory The memory holds up to 30 stitches You can combine any stitches you wish with the exception of stitches 26 29 Use the...
Page 21: ...t stitches according to your own taste and imagination With the button you can go backwards to see what you have programmed To sew your program touch FUNC to REP The machine will begin at the first programmed stitch Also see Quick Info on the machine Programming with stitch changes In PROG position you can change stitch length and width or mirror stitches Certain stitches however have a limited st...
Page 22: ...ch the FUNC button to return to PROG The machine will be positioned at the first programmed stitch 4 Touch CLR CLR deletes the program of stitches If you touch CLR by mistake simply touch CLR again to bring back the balance of your program as long as you have not used another button When the program memory is empty the stitch length and width is shown as 0 0 0 0 on the display Mirror images Model ...
Page 23: ...es are stored 1 Sew until the stitch has reached the desired length 2 Touch the button The ma chine now completes the stitch 3 When you have the result you wish touch STOP 4 The stitch will now repeat in succession and the machine will stop automatically when the stitch is completed If you wish to sew another stitch and then return to your stitch you only select this stitch and touch STOP The repe...
Page 24: ...e buttonhole location on your fabric When sewing stretch fabrics use a fusible stabilizer or a cord The buttonhole foot has guide lines to determine buttonhole length The middle mark on foot C gives a buttoning edge Place the button on the presser foot against the needle which mark on the foot corresponds to the button Sew until the first buttonhole column reaches this mark For better visibility y...
Page 25: ...off stitches in the left column of the buttonhole and then stop Sew the next buttonhole in the same manner There is a small finger at the back of the presser foot For a corded buttonhole loop your cord around the finger as illustrated Stitch the buttonhole as described Always stitch a sample buttonhole on scraps of the garment fabric If needed adjust the stitch setting Use the stitch width and len...
Page 26: ...the needle also goes into the right hole 9 Sew as many stitches as you consider necessary 10 Touch STOP The machine will then tie off in one of the holes and stop 11 Touch STOP to cancel it Move to the next pair of holes or the next button If you have a button with a different hole spacing you can adjust this by presssing one of the stitch width buttons or Button with a thread shank Use the hin en...
Page 27: ...h 6 is left needle position width 6 mirror imaged is right needle position To return to center posi tion use the stitch width button and step back to 0 Adjust the width between 0 6 for additional positions To edge stitch you should take advantage of the possibility to set the needle to the left or the right position To sew about 2 mm from the edge snap on presser foot A when sewing light fabrics a...
Page 28: ...under approximately 0 5 cm from the basted seam 3 Place the zipper under the folded seam allowance with the teeth as near to the fold as possible and stitch zipper to fabric close to fold Begin sewing at the bottom of the zipper Before reaching the zipper pull lift the presser foot and slide the zipper pull down past the zipper foot Lower the foot and sew to the top of the zipper 4 Snap on the zip...
Page 29: ... each other or match notches 2 Pull both bobbin threads from the same direction and distribute the gathering evenly When half the distance is gathered wind the threads around a pin Then gather the other half from the other direction Distribute the gathering evenly 3 Join the pieces with straight stitch the gathered material facing up Sew between the straight gathering rows Hold the gathering with ...
Page 30: ... you select the zigzag the machine will automatically set stitch length 2 and width 3 You can change this setting by pressing either the or button on the width and or length Experi ment until you reach the best setting for your actual work Zigzag The reinforced straight stitch is stronger than ordinary straight stitch due to the fact that it is a triple and elastic stitch The reinforced straight s...
Page 31: ...ide of fabric matching edges Sew along inner edge of lace with zigzag stitch length 1 5 stitch width 1 5 2 Press seam allowance towards fabric Sew with satin stitch stitch width 2 0 on the right side over the zigzag seam 3 Cut off the seam allowance up to the stitching on the wrong side ...
Page 32: ...he fusible web so that it sticks to the wrong side of the appliqué material 3 Cut out the appliqué Remove the paper layer from the fusible web Fuse the appliqué to the back ground material Place stabilizer under background fabric 4 Satin stitch stitch width 2 0 around the edges Sew all design lines using the same satin stitches ...
Page 33: ...ew the edges down against the garment on the wrong side with three step zigzag Even though the stitching goes right through to the right side of the garment it is nearly invisible and even the wrong side looks neat The stitching will also be considerably stronger Necklines and armholes are finished in a similar way Three step zig zag can be utili zed for mending and darning A thread bare spot is m...
Page 34: ... single hem to the wrong side and sewing the flatlock from the right side Trim excess hem to stitching from the wrong side To sew an overlapped seam lap one piece of fabric over the other piece and sew flatlock stitch over the fabric edge on the right side Trim from the wrong side or sew another seam from the right side Narrow belts and bands Fold the fabric in thirds and sew in the center Trim ex...
Page 35: ...c rides in the groove under the right side of the presser foot Practice using a scrap of material and compare with the illustrations 1 If the stitch does not catch the folded edge increase the stitch width 2 If the stitch catches too much of the fold decrease the stitch width 3 For an invisible hem the needle catches a single thread of the folded edge ...
Page 36: ...s Gather the shirring by pulling the elastic threads Seam and overcast Some stitches can be used for seaming and overcasting directly on the edge where a 5 mm 1 4 seam is allowed Place the fabric so that the inside right toe of the presser foot follows the edge of the fabric Overlock is chiefly used for sewing heavy stretch fabric Snap on presser foot B Overcast stitch may be used to sew light and...
Page 37: ...nd fastens the thread 3 Touch STOP Move the fabric so that the needle is right over the last stitch Repeat as many times as you need to cover the hole Automatic taper stitch Model 425 The tapered satin stitch is a tapered zigzag which makes it suitable for sewing monograms and other embellishments Use presser foot B 1 Trace the monogram on the fabric and sew over the lines 2 Select 3 Sew until the...
Page 38: ... be produced with these scallop stitches Sew inside the edge with stabilizer underneath then trim close to the stitching Lower stitch Only Model 425 Decorative stitches These stitches are mainly used as decorative stitches Examples These stitches sew entredeux and hemstitches when using a wing needle option only Model 425 ...
Page 39: ...ams One side of the plate is thicker than the other Use the side that suits the thickness of the seam best to level the presser foot as you sew over the fhickness Sewing on belt loops Use presser foot B and lower the feed teeth Fold in about 1 cm on the short ends Place the belt loop on the garment and under the presser foot Set a wide zigzag stitch Sew a bartack from the outer edge to the center ...
Page 40: ...nds see page 30 Presser foot A 04 Three step zigzag For overcasting mending sewing on patches see page 33 and elastics Presser foot J B 05 Overcast stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the edge see page 36 or trim later For light stretch and non stretch Presser foot J fabrics 06 Overlock Seam and overcast in one step along the edge see page 36 or trim later For medium and heavy stretch Press...
Page 41: ...ges Sew 15 mm from the edge see page 38 and trim close to the stitching Presser foot B 22 25 Decorative stitches For decorating clothes tablecloths and curtains see page 38 Presser foot B 26 Bartack Buttonhole Suitable in medium and heavy fabrics see page 24 25 Use stabilizer under light fabrics Presser foot C 27 Keyhole buttonhole For tailored garments suitable in compact see page 24 25 woollen c...
Page 42: ...ge 30 Presser foot A 03 Zigzag For lace edging and sewing on bands see page 30 Presser foot A 04 Three step zigzag For overcasting mending sewing on patches see page 33 and elastics Presser foot J B 05 Overcast stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the edge see page 36 or trim later For light stretch and non stretch Presser foot J fabrics 06 Overlock Seam and overcast in one step along the ed...
Page 43: ...s rounded edge sewing on laces see page 31 33 and bands Presser foot B 12 Decorative edging For decorative edges Sew 15 mm from the edge see page 38 and trim close to the stitching Presser foot B 13 Decorative stitch For decorative stitching see page 38 Presser foot B 14 Bartack Buttonhole Suitable in medium and heavy fabrics see page 24 25 Use stabilizer under light fabrics Presser foot C 15 Darn...
Page 44: ... hole around the bulb Do not turn the bulb just pull it down to remove the bulb When inserting place the rubber sheath with its shallow hole around the new bulb insert the bulb by pushing it up Use light bulb designed as indicated on the front of the machine Care of the machine To keep your sewing machine operating satisfactorily it requires regular cleaning No lubrication oiling is needed ...
Page 45: ...ch plate Insert the stitch plate opener into the recess and pull the brush toward you to pop the stitch plate off Cleaning When necessary the feed teeth and the bottom of the bobbin area must be cleaned with the brush which you will find with the accessories Replacing the stitch plate Replace the stitch plate about 5 mm in front of the rear edge and push it backward Replace the bobbin cover Raise ...
Page 46: ...have sharp edges which cut the thread If so change the needle See page 15 The upper thread is incorrectly threaded See page 9 The upper thread may have too much tension Refer to page 13 The hole in the stitch plate may be chipped and have sharp edges We recommend that you replace it The bobbin thread breaks The bobbin thread may be incorrect ly threaded See page 12 The stitch plate hole is damaged...
Page 47: ...ay have switched off Shut off the main switch wait about a minute Then turn on the machine Expert assistance Have your machine tuned up regularly by your dealer If you have followed the preceding points and still do not get satisfactory results you should contact the dealer where you bought the machine When the machine is being checked it is a great help if it can be test sewn under conditions tha...
Page 48: ...dle changing 15 Needle positions 27 Overcast stitch 36 Overcasting 33 Overlock 36 Packing the machine 5 Presser foot changing 14 Presser foot recommended 17 19 Presser foot lever 14 Presser foot pressure 14 Programming Model 425 21 22 Reinforced straight stitch 30 Reverse 16 18 Satin stitch 32 Satin taper 23 37 Seam and overcast 36 Setting up the machine 5 6 Sewing hints 39 Sewing surface 7 Shirri...
Page 49: ...Instruction book Freesia 415 425 49 Vertical spool pin 8 Wing needle 38 Zigzag 30 31 Zippers 28 ...
Page 50: ...iking reserves the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice or make modifications to the performance or design Such modifications however will always be to the benefit of the user and the product ...
Page 51: ...Instruction book Freesia 415 425 51 ...
Page 52: ...proof hook 1961 First color coded stitch selection 1965 First snap on presser foot system 1971 First to eliminate the need for oiling 1980 First programmable lettering A writing sewing machine First programmable stitching 1981 First with dual lights 1982 First Sewing Advisor A thinking sewing machine 1983 First thinking and writing sewing machine 1989 First LCD Infodisplay A built in instruction b...
