Janome 3622S, Instruction Book

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts .................................................... 6
Standard Accessories ......................................... 8
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .............. 10
Before Using Your Sewing Machine .................. 10
For Your Safety .................................................. 10
Polarized Plug ................................................... 10
Controlling Sewing Speed ................................. 10
Extension Table ................................................. 12
Free Arm Sewing ............................................... 12
Accessory Storage Box ..................................... 12
Presser Foot Lifter ............................................. 12
Changing Presser Foot ..................................... 14
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder ............ 14
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ....................... 14
Changing Needle ............................................... 16
Fabric and Needle Chart ................................... 16
Reverse Stitch Control ...................................... 18
Setting Spool Pins ............................................. 18
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ........... 18
Winding the Bobbin ...........................................20
Inserting Bobbin ................................................20
Threading the Machine......................................22
Needle Threader ...............................................22
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ............................... 24
Balancing Needle Thread Tension .................... 24
Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension ..................... 26
Pattern Selector Dial .........................................26
Stitch Length Dial ..............................................26
Stitch Width Dial ................................................26
Using Even Feed Foot ....................................... 28
Attaching the Darning Foot ...............................30
BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing ....................................... 32
To Change Sewing Direction ............................. 32
Use the Seam Guides ....................................... 32
Variable Needle Position ...................................34
Zigzag Sewing ...................................................34
UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting .......................................................34
Tricot Stitch ........................................................36
Knit Stitch ..........................................................36
Straight Stretch ..................................................38
Rick-rack Stretch ...............................................38
Button Sewing ...................................................40
Automatic Buttonhole ...................................42-44
Corded Buttonhole ............................................46
Zipper Application .............................................48
Free-motion Quilting ..........................................50
Blind Stitch Hemming ........................................ 52
Rolled Hem ........................................................54
Stretch Stitch Patterns .......................................56
Smocking ...........................................................56
Applique ............................................................58
Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns ........................58
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Hook ..........60
Cleaning the Feed Dog .....................................60
Sewing Light ...................................................... 62
Oil the Machine .................................................62
Troubleshooting .................................................64