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Mode 1

Turn the stitch width adjusting dial clockwise to move the

needle drop position to the right.
Turn the stitch width adjusting dial counterclockwise to

move the needle drop position to the left.

Adjusting the Needle Drop Position

The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be

altered by turning the stitch width adjusting dial.

NOTE:

The value in brackets

indicates the preset setting.

The needle drop position can be adjusted for the

following straight stitch patterns.

Mode 2

Adjusting the Stitch Length

The stitch length can be altered by turning the stitch

length adjusting dial.

NOTE:

The value in the brackets

indicates the preset

setting.

Turn the stitch length adjusting dial clockwise to increase

the stitch length.
Turn the stitch length adjusting dial counterclockwise to

decrease the stitch length.

Stitch length

Summary of Contents for Memory Craft 6650

Page 1: ...Instruction Book Memory Craft 6650...

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Page 3: ...grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and or cutting blade 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong pl...

Page 4: ...C SEWING Straight Stitch 37 39 Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric 37 Changing Sewing Direction 37 Turning a Square Corner 37 Securing Seams 38 Cutting Threads 38 Needle Plate Guides 38 Adjusting the...

Page 5: ...ge Stitches 88 89 Uniform Stitch Adjustment 89 Individual Stitch Adjustment 90 MONOGRAMMING Entering Monogram Letters with Jog Dials 91 Selecting a character style 91 Selecting a letter character 92 P...

Page 6: ...ate Needle threader lever Lower thread guide Needle cramp screw Needle bar thread guide Needle Zigzag foot A Hook cover release button Hook cover plate Bobbin thread cutter Needle plate Feed dog Foot...

Page 7: ...ning foot PD H 859839002 10 Convertible free motion quilting foot QB S 858820018 11 Close toe foot 858820111 12 Open toe foot 858821019 13 Clear view foot 202002521 14 Bobbin X 5 1 set on the machine...

Page 8: ...Name Part No 26 Stitch reference chart 866629009 27 Stitch chart bracket 846285007 28 Setscrew X 2 000163600 29 Dust cover 767805001 30 Instruction book 866800408 31 Instructional DVD 866809005 32 Pow...

Page 9: ...slots The back slots q on the bracket are for store position Slide stitch chart down between the back slots until the stitch chart stops The front slots w on the brackets are for view position Pull u...

Page 10: ...wer switch q is off x Insert the pin connector r into the jack t on the machine c Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord into the machine socket e v Insert the power supply plug y into the...

Page 11: ...ing speed The harder you press the foot control the faster the machine runs NOTE The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed You can...

Page 12: ...e thread cutter on the face plate if the thread is 30 or thicker refer to page 38 There will be particular functions of the reverse key when the patterns shown above are selected Refer to pages 42 62...

Page 13: ...key refer to page 80 Press this key when sewing with a twin needle r Mirror image key refer to pages 85 86 Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected pattern t Elongation key refer to page 7...

Page 14: ...he machine replacing the accessories etc To reduce the risk of injury all keys except the lockout key are deactivated To unlock the machine press this key again 3 Set key refer to page 33 Press this k...

Page 15: ...eedle key when the presser foot is in extra lifted position It may cause damage to the presser foot Knee Lifter Option The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing patchwork quilting etc since it...

Page 16: ...se the needle by pressing the needle up down key Press the lockout key q Needle up down key w Lockout key x Raise the presser foot lifter e Presser foot lifter c Press the black lever on the back of t...

Page 17: ...ey w Lockout key e Presser foot lifter Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder r Setscrew t Foot holder Attaching the foot holder Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear Tighten...

Page 18: ...r bar by putting the pin on the needle clamp screw q Pin w Needle clamp screw Tighten the setscrew firmly with the screwdriver Attaching the Professional Grade Foot HP Option Attach the professional g...

Page 19: ...vy weight Denim Tweed Coating Quilting Silk 30 50 Cotton 40 50 Synthetic 40 50 Red tip needle Purple tip needle Universal needle 14 90 16 100 Fabric and Needle Chart For general sewing use red tip nee...

Page 20: ...astic bobbins for horizontal hook marked with J r Using other bobbins such as pre wound paper bobbins may cause stitching problems and or damage to the bobbin holder Setting the spool of thread Place...

Page 21: ...d You can use both spool pins when you need to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project Place a spool of thread on the spool pin and fix the spool with the spool...

Page 22: ...the free end of the thread in your hand and press the bobbin winding key Press the bobbin winding key again to stop the bobbin when it has wound several layers and cut the thread close to the hole in...

Page 23: ...ad to the left to pass it into the guide path marked 1 Make sure that the thread comes out from the side notch of the bobbin holder u Guide path 1 i Side notch NOTE If the thread does not come out fro...

Page 24: ...m behind r Thread guide bar c Pass the thread through the right thread guide t Right thread guide v Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown and slip it under the thread guide plate y Thread gui...

Page 25: ...er 2 Eye of the take up lever Then pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide 3 Lower thread guide Slide the thread from the right of the needle bar thread guide to...

Page 26: ...eedle threader can be used with a 11 to 16 needle Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended Do not use thread size 30 or thicker The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle z Press the needle up...

Page 27: ...bin holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according to the instructions on page 21 but leave a 10 cm 4 tail of bobbin thread as shown q Bobbin thread NOTE Do not cut the bobbin thread with the t...

Page 28: ...n the straight stitch needle plate or the professional grade plate HP option is attached to the machine the patterns not suitable for the straight stitch needle plate or the professional grade plate H...

Page 29: ...ay be needed depending on the sewing materials layers of fabric and other sewing conditions Turn the tension control dial to set the desired number at the setting mark Consult information on the LCD s...

Page 30: ...the feed dog lowered a message will appear on the LCD screen The message A indicates the feed dog has been lowered You do not have to raise the feed dog if you do not want to feed the fabric with the...

Page 31: ...e the mode The following 3 sewing modes are available 1 Mode key Mode 1 Direct pattern selection mode The 10 most commonly used stitches can be selected directly You can also register your favorite st...

Page 32: ...Direct pattern reference window w Numeral keys Direct pattern reference window Press the stitch display key to hide the direct pattern reference window The stitch width and length values are displayed...

Page 33: ...y c Enter the stitch number of the desired stitch pattern Press 0 2 and 3 keys in order Press the memory key NOTE You can also select the desired pattern by turning the jog dials or pressing the arrow...

Page 34: ...Example Selecting pattern 098 in mode 2 z Press the mode key to select mode 2 x Press the stitch display key and the pattern selection window appears q Stitch display key c To turn the page turn the...

Page 35: ...tart up speed z Press the set key and the LCD screen will show the machine setting mode q Machine setting mode w Set key x To turn the page turn the stitch width adjusting dial The page number will be...

Page 36: ...hen the auto thread cutting function is turned on the thread cutter mark appears on the upper right corner of the LCD screen Press the memory key to set the change q Memory key Needle stop position pa...

Page 37: ...Press the memory key to resume the last pattern q Memory key Bobbin winding speed page 3 3 The bobbin winding speed can be adjusted from 1 to 5 The preset speed is 5 Turn the jog dial or press the arr...

Page 38: ...vailable in EU countries and some regions which use 200 240 voltage standards Reset all to default page 3 3 The following customized settings can be reset to the original settings factory settings Scr...

Page 39: ...Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you want to start sewing Lower the foot while pushing in the black button The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping After a fe...

Page 40: ...eams For fastening the ends of seams press the reverse key and sew several reverse stitches The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse key q Reverse key Press the reverse ke...

Page 41: ...y turning the stitch width adjusting dial NOTE The value in brackets q indicates the preset setting The needle drop position can be adjusted for the following straight stitch patterns Mode 2 Adjusting...

Page 42: ...refer to page 35 the last saved customized stitch settings are automatically assigned when the stitch pattern is selected NOTE Favorite stitch option cannot be used in monogram mode mode 3 Restoring t...

Page 43: ...ge 16 for how to attach the professional grade foot Replace the needle plate with the professional grade needle plate when using professional grade foot Attach the professional grade foot HP See page...

Page 44: ...titches Straight Stitch in Center Needle Position q Pattern MODE 1 1 or MODE 2 001 w Presser foot Zigzag foot A e Thread tension 2 6 r Foot pressure 3 This unique stitch is used where an invisible loc...

Page 45: ...A e Thread tension 2 6 r Foot pressure 3 This strong durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability Use it to reinforce areas su...

Page 46: ...with a 2 cm 5 8 seam allowance Reverse stitch to lock the seams Manually increase the stitch length to 5 0 and baste the zipper opening with the thread tension loosened to 1 3 t End of the zipper ope...

Page 47: ...pper teeth next to the fold and pin in place Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting q 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 margin w Zipper teeth e Fold r End of the zipper opening t Openin...

Page 48: ...tch across the end of the opening 0 7 1 cm 3 8 and turn the fabric 90 degrees 0 0 7 1 cm 3 8 n Stitch through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot Stop...

Page 49: ...ing both thread to the back e Threads c Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl of the foot Lower the foot and th...

Page 50: ...4 apart Knot the threads at the beginning c Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric v Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers evenly b Prepare the fabric to attach the g...

Page 51: ...depress the foot control The machine will make one stitch and stop automatically Slide the fabric to the rear for the next stitch NOTE Use foot control for your convenience when basting Basting q Pat...

Page 52: ...tch width adjusting dial NOTE The value in brackets q indicates the preset setting Turn the stitch width adjusting dial clockwise to increase the stitch width Turn the stitch width adjusting dial coun...

Page 53: ...ion 3 6 r Foot pressure 3 This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Place the fabric edge n...

Page 54: ...and sew q Guide w Edge of fabric NOTE The stitch width cannot be changed Double Overcasting Stitch q Pattern MODE 2 015 w Presser foot Overcasting foot M e Thread tension 3 7 r Foot pressure 3 This is...

Page 55: ...the foot Lower the presser foot Adjust the position of the needle swing with the stitch width adjusting dial so that the needle just pierces the folded edge of the fabric when the needle comes over t...

Page 56: ...he needle drop position to the left q Left needle drop position w Right needle drop position e Guide on foot r Distance between the left needle position and the guide NOTE The stitch width of patterns...

Page 57: ...shelled edge You may need to increase the needle thread tension q Bias w Folded edge e Right needle drop position If you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows at least 1 5 cm 5 8 apart You can als...

Page 58: ...ric buttonhole This buttohhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine delicate fabrics such as fine silk 027 Keyhole buttonhole The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fab...

Page 59: ...selecting the buttonholes the LCD screen advise you to lower the buttonhole lever NOTE It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads Make...

Page 60: ...o u Buttonhole lever NOTE Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front stopper otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap i No gap o Starting point 0 Sewi...

Page 61: ...ttonhole is finished the machine will stop automatically with the needle in the up position Press the thread cutter key and remove the fabric Double layer buttonhole To make a sturdy buttonhole sew an...

Page 62: ...ser r Buttonhole density t Denser buttonhole y Less dense buttonhole Adjusting the buttonhole width The buttonhole width can be adjusted by turning the stitch width adjusting dial Turn the stitch widt...

Page 63: ...ng NOTE The sewing procedure is exactly the same as that for 023 sensor square buttonholes Using the Stabilizer Plate The stabilizer plate holds and supports the fabric so it is helpful when sewing bu...

Page 64: ...buttonhole longer than the size permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot R use satin stitch foot F NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 6 to 9 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0...

Page 65: ...s automatically To sew another buttonhole in a different size press the startover key r c Start sewing again and the machine sews the front bartack and right side of the buttonhole Stop the machine wh...

Page 66: ...an eyelet punch to open the keyhole buttonhole NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 5 6 to 9 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 20 to 1 00 The sewing procedure is the same as that o...

Page 67: ...foot Bring the ends of cord toward the back and under the foot Bring up the ends of the cord and insert both ends between the ribs and metal plate q Spur w Metal plate Set the stabilizer plate as nece...

Page 68: ...nd continue until the machine stops automatically Cut the all threads leaving at least 10 cm 4 tails Remove the fabric from the machine Pass the needle thread at the end of stitching through the left...

Page 69: ...width is 0 9 cm 3 8 To adjust the evenness of darning stitches You can correct unevenness of darning stitches by turning the stitch length adjusting dial If the left corner is lower than the right sid...

Page 70: ...s the reverse key The required length has been determined Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically q Starting point w Required length e Tack length r Reverse key Sewing the same size tack...

Page 71: ...yelet with an awl puncher or pointed scissors To correct the shape of an eyelet If the eyelet is open w turn the stitch length adjusting dial counterclockwise S1 If the eyelet overlaps e turn the stit...

Page 72: ...fixed center needle drop position The stitch width changes symmetrically C The patterns number 039 to 047 in mode 2 have a fixed right needle drop position When you change the stitch width the left ne...

Page 73: ...rawn work uses the same method as fringing Choose a firm woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily z Carefully cut the fabric on the grain Determine the width of the drawn work and r...

Page 74: ...fore starting to sew Use the thread cutter on the face plate x Sew down the left side guiding the fabric so the right hand stitches fall in open space After finishing the left side press the mirror im...

Page 75: ...each side After finishing sewing tear away the paper Sew scallops 1 cm 3 8 from the fabric edge Trim the allowance close to the stitches Make sure not to cut the stitches Fagoting q Pattern MODE 2 06...

Page 76: ...o 080 in mode 2 are special stitches for seaming patchwork pieces Patterns 079 and 080 are for patchwork piecing with 1 4 and 7 mm seam allowances respectively Use the zigzag foot A Place the patchwor...

Page 77: ...w Quilting guide bar e Space between seams Sewing Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting guide bar Quilting q Pattern MODE 1 1 or MODE 2 001 w Presser foot Zigzag foot A e Thread tensio...

Page 78: ...foot This foot comes with the closed toe foot attached however it is convertible to the open toe foot and clear view foot To change the foot raise the foot and turn the round nut to bring the foot to...

Page 79: ...is the same as the free motion quilting 1 refer to page 76 77 Free Motion Quilting 2 q Pattern MODE 1 5 or MODE 2 006 w Presser foot Darning foot PD H e Thread tension 3 7 r Foot pressure 1 t Feed dog...

Page 80: ...l pattern length X1 original length to X5 q Elongation key w Elongation ratio The stitch length and width can also be changed The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times their original l...

Page 81: ...the left spool and pass them through the threading points from z and c to n Slip the thread through the slit of the lower thread guide m behind the lower needle guide hole then pass through points an...

Page 82: ...nd presser foot then turn the fabric Use the thread cutter on the face plate when cutting threads To sew The stitches patterns in mode 2 shown on the left can be sewn with a twin needle Select the des...

Page 83: ...y pressing the startover key and start sewing r Startover key If you press the auto lock key in the middle of sewing the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern sew locking stitches and sto...

Page 84: ...reen indicate that there is the rest of the combination in that direction q Right arrow key w Left arrow key e Cursor r Arrow mark NOTE Pressing and holding the clear key will delete the entire patter...

Page 85: ...sor w Arrow key Inserting a Pattern z Press the arrow keys to move the cursor where you want to insert a pattern q Cursor w Arrow keys x Enter the desired pattern to insert Press the memory key to ins...

Page 86: ...t sewing Pattern 112 and auto lock stitch will be sewn automatically The auto lock stitch will be sewn to the beginning and end of the stitch pattern e Auto lock stitch Automatic Thread Cutting To cut...

Page 87: ...the pattern cannot be flipped horizontally e Horizontal mirror sign v Press the mirror image key again to flip the pattern vertically and horizontally The mirror image vertical and horizontal sign is...

Page 88: ...key x Select pattern 113 again Press the memory key c Press the left arrow key to move the cursor w under the pattern you want to turn over Press the mirror image key The pattern will be flipped and t...

Page 89: ...ttern Combination from the Beginning Example Pattern combination 113 114 and 112 in mode 2 z Program the pattern combination 113 114 and 112 in mode 2 Start sewing x Sewing stopped q Stopped position...

Page 90: ...raight stitch are added to pattern 052 w Bridge stitch NOTE The number e on the right of the stitch image indicates stitch counts to be inserted The stitch length and needle drop position of following...

Page 91: ...stitches or stretch stitches etc have been programmed The stitch width of the programmed patterns will be adjusted uniformly q Original width w Uniformly adjusted width Needle drop position of progra...

Page 92: ...pattern you want to adjust q Left arrow key x Turn the stitch width adjusting dial to adjust the width to 3 5 NOTE To view the stitch settings of each pattern shift the cursor under the desired patte...

Page 93: ...ters 1 2 Upper case European letters 2 3 Lower case European letters 1 4 Lower case European letters 2 5 Cursor character style selection Entering Monogram Letters with Jog Dials You can enter the mon...

Page 94: ...tch length adjusting dial clockwise or counterclockwise to move the cursor for selecting letter x After selecting the desired letter with the cursor press the memory key 9 Cursor letter selection 0 Me...

Page 95: ...ed v Press the stitch display key Turn the stitch width adjusting dial and stitch length adjusting dial to select the letter Press the memory key b The letter has been registered Turn the stitch width...

Page 96: ...h the arrow key and turn the stitch width adjusting dial counterclockwise The stitch width the height of character is set at 6 0 w q Arrow key Spacing To enter the space in monogramming select one of...

Page 97: ...w appears c You can select the address where you want store the pattern combination Turn the stitch width adjusting dial to turn the address pages Turn the stitch length adjusting dial to move the cur...

Page 98: ...ddress page r Cursor Deleting a Stored Combination z Select the memory address storing the pattern combination you want to delete by turning the jog dials Press the numeral key 3 x The confirmation me...

Page 99: ...stitch pattern Example Pattern 095 Mode 2 If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of St...

Page 100: ...th the lint brush r Feed dog t Auto thread cutter device v Clean the hook race with a soft cloth y Soft cloth CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before clean...

Page 101: ...while depressing the foot control Release the foot control The machine is turned on with the needle in the down position Turn the handwheel to raise the needle The machine is started without lowering...

Page 102: ...he machine is started without lowering the feed dog with basting or button sewing selected Lower the feed dog The machine is started with the feed dog lowered Raise the feed dog The needle plate is re...

Page 103: ...1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn 4 The stitch length is too long for the fabric 5 The foot pres...

Page 104: ...102 Stitch Chart Stitch patterns marked with grey can be flipped vertically Horizontal mirror image Mode 1 Mode 2 Straight Stitch Needle Plate Professional Grade Needle Plate Option...

Page 105: ...103 Stitch Chart Monogram Mode 3 Block...

Page 106: ...Ltd Address 1463 Hazama machi Hachioji shi Tokyo 193 0941 Japan This machine complies with the following regulations EN 60335 2 28 2003 A1 EN 60335 1 2012 A11 EN 62233 2008 EN 55014 1 2006 A1 A2 EN 5...

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