Necchi NC-204D Instruction Manual Download | Manualshive

Page: 45 / 92

background image

37

Manual

Auto

Manual

Width(mm)

Length(mm)

Presser

Foot

Auto

Fuctions

Decorative

StitchPattern

085
086
087
088
089
090
091
092
093
094
095
096
097
098
099
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109

110

111

112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119

120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128

5

7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
7.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
6.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0

3.5~7.0
3.0~7.0
3.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
3.0~7.0
3.0~7.0
2.5~7.0
4.0~7.0
4.0~7.0
3.0~7.0
3.0~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
3.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
3.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
3.0~7.0
5.0~7.0
4.0~7.0
2.5~7.0
1.0~7.0
4.0~7.0
3.5~7.0
4.0~7.0
2.5~7.0
3.5~7.0
4.0~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
3.5~7.0
3.0~7.0
4.0~7.0
2.5~7.0
3.5~7.0
4.0~7.0
4.0~7.0
3.0~7.0
3.5~7.0

1

2.5
2.5
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
2.0
1.5
3.0
1.5
3.0
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.5
1.5
2.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.0
2.0

1.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
2.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
2.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
2.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~4.5
1.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
2.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~4.0
2.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
2.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
2.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
2.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
2.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.5~3.0
2.0~3.0

A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
A
A
A
A
A
T
T
T
T
A
A
T
T
T
A
A
A
T
T
A
A
A
T
A
A
T
T
T
T
A
T
A
A
A
A
A

«
...
43
44
45
46
47
...
»

Summary of Contents for NC-204D

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual NC 204D ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ... persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved 6 Children shall not play with the appliance 7 Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision 8 Always switch off the machine if you car...

Page 4: ...bstances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain damaging your health and well being 21 When replacing old appliances with new ones the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge 22 The appliance is not to be used by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and...

Page 5: ...e 14 Matching needle fabric thread 15 Changing the presser foot 16 Remove the presser foot 16 Attach the presser foot 16 Remove and insert the presser foot holder 16 Insert the edge quilting guide 16 To raise or drop the feed dogs 17 Thread tension 18 Instruction LCD screen 20 Operation buttons 21 Selecting stitch 28 Memory function buttons 29 Memory program 30 Combine stitches 30 Recalling and se...

Page 6: ...50 Blind Hem 51 Buttonhole stitch 52 Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics 55 Bar tack stitch 56 Darning stitch 57 Eyelet stitch 59 Button sewing 60 Zipper insertion 61 Inserting a centered zipper 61 Inserting a side zipper 62 Satin stitch sewing 63 Gathering 64 Gathered fabric 64 To gather and attach gathered fabric in one step 64 Smocking 65 Free motion darning embroidery and monogramming 66 Pr...

Page 7: ...rding 72 Narrow hemming 73 Walking foot 74 Twin needle 75 Maintenance and Trouble shooting Maintenance 78 Clean the hook 78 Clean the machine surface 78 Warning Function 79 Warning beeping sound 79 Instruction message display 79 Trouble shooting guide 80 V ...

Page 8: ...Machine Introduction ...

Page 9: ...Pattern group switch button Operation buttons Quick reference plate Needle threader Needle plate Needle clamp screw Presser foot Bobbin cover Horizontal spool pin Second spool pin hole Handwheel Main power switch Power cord socket Foot control connector Bobbin thread guide Upper thread guide Handle Electronic buttonhole foot socket Presser foot lifter Drop feed lever Principal parts of the machine...

Page 10: ...n stitch foot Button sewing foot Blind hem foot Overcasting foot Hemmer foot Gathering foot Cording foot Quilting foot Darning embroidery foot Bobbin 4x 1x already installed Spool holder Large Spool holder Small Spool pin felt Second spool pin L screwdriver Edge quilting guide Pack of Needle 3x single needles 75 11 90 14 100 16 Seam ripper brush Twin needle 80 12 2 5mm distance Electronic buttonho...

Page 11: ... 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 fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way v v Foot control When the machine is off insert the foot control plug into its connector on the machine...

Page 12: ...Machine Setup ...

Page 13: ...Note The needle must always be at the highest position Two step presser foot lifter Sewing table Hold the sewing table horizontally then pull toward the left to remove it from the machine Attach the sewing table and then push it to the right The inside space of the sewing table is used as an accessory box v v Free arm Free arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuf...

Page 14: ... pressure by turning the dial counter clockwise If kept turning the dial it could be take out By that time just turn the screw clockwise it could be locked back and readjust the pressure For heavy fabric increase the pressure by turning it clockwise Once dial could not be moved any further it has been reached the bottom please do not turn any more Pull the sewing table and accessory box off by sli...

Page 15: ... spool holder 2 Draw the thread from the spool and place the thread in between the upper thread guide 4 Place the thread end through one of the inner holes as illustrated and place the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle Then align the notch with bobbin winder spindle spring Notch Bobbin winder spindle spring 5 Push the bobbin to the right When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the righ...

Page 16: ... the foot control or press the start stop button to stop the machine then push the bobbin winder spindle to the left 8 Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin Note When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right position it s in bobbin winding mode and the machine is not allowed to sew and the handwheel will not be able to turn To start sewing push the bobbin winder spindle back to the lef...

Page 17: ...t the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counter clockwise direction arrow Pull the thread through the slit A With a finger hold gently on top of the bobbin please follow the arrow markings and draw the thread into the bobbin thread guide from A to B Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from B to C To cut off excessive thread pull it back to ...

Page 18: ... problems will occur ON OFF 2 1 1 Turn the power switch to on I Raise the presser foot lifter 2 Press the needle up down position button to bring the needle and take up lever to highest position 3 Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin For better sewing quality choose a proper size of the spool holder for the thread and attach it next to to the thread Large spool holder Small spool h...

Page 19: ...guide the thread into the silver discs to keep the thread in proper tension 7 Pass the thread under the take up spring then pull it upwards as arrow marks illustrated 8 Pull the thread to the top then pass the thread through the slotted eye of the take up lever Guide the thread down afterwards 9 Pass the thread behind the flat horizontal thread guide Use the needle threader to thread the needle ...

Page 20: ...e threading position and the hook pin passes through the needle eye Hook pin Needle 13 Take the thread in front of the needle Hook pin 14 Hold the thread loosely and release the lever slowly The hook turns and passes the thread through the needle eye forming a loop Pull the thread through the needle eye Note Your machine is threaded and ready for sewing follow the instructions on Starting to sew c...

Page 21: ...ad with your left hand Turn the handwheel towards you counter clockwise to lower the needle down below the needle plate then raise it to bring the bobbin thread up Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole The bobbin thread will come up in a loop Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot ...

Page 22: ...rew Needles must be in perfect condition When inserting a new needle keep the flat side of the shaft to the back Push the needle into the clamp until it touches the pin and stops Then secure it by tightening the needle clamp screw Flat side of the shaft Pin Change the needle regularly especially when it shows signs of wear or if it causes problems Problems can occur with Bent needles Blunt needles...

Page 23: ...terrycloth denims 100 16 Heavyweight fabrics canvas woolens outdoor tent and quilted fabrics denims upholstery material light to medium Note 1 In general fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics thicker threads and needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics 2 Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing 3 Use the same thread for...

Page 24: ...r Raise the presser foot lifter Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar Hold the presser foot holder then tighten the screw using the enclosed screwdriver Presser foot bar Presser foot holder v v Insert the edge quilting guide Insert the edge quilting guide in the slot as illustrated Adjust the needed width according to your sewing applications Slot Edge quilting ...

Page 25: ... lower or raise the feed dogs When lever is in raised position the feed dog will arise automatically when you are sewing Drop feed lever Lowered position Raised position Note When you finish the work e g button sewing free motion darning embroidery and monogramming please move the drop feed lever to raised position for general sewing purpose 2 3 1 ...

Page 26: ...rface Wrong side Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing To increase the tension press the button Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing To reduce the tension press the button 4 3 1 2 Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering Correct thread tension is when a small ...

Page 27: ...Instruction ...

Page 28: ... stop Twin needle mode Mirror Bobbin winding Amount of elongation Buzzer on Buzzer off Stitch number stitch Tension Stitch length Needle position or Stitch width Suggested presser foot Memory group Edit mode Number of current unit Total number of unit Repeat sewing Memory mode ...

Page 29: ...ber 1 5 or Regular Pattern Group number 000 is selected the machine will sew reverse at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed The machine will sew forward after the button is released When the Direct Pattern Group number 6 9 or Regular Pattern Group number 001 009 or 027 128 is selected the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the reverse button is pressed then automatically...

Page 30: ...l sew 3 stitches in the same position then stop During machine is sewing When Direct Pattern Group number 1 5 or Regular Pattern Group number 000 is selected the machine will sew 3 locking stitches if the auto lock button pressed Then it will stop automatically During machine is sewing When Direct Pattern Group number 6 9 or Regular Pattern Group number 001 009 or 027 128 is selected the machine w...

Page 31: ...osition Press the button so that the arrow points downward the machine stops with the needle in the lowest position Speed adjustment slider The speed adjustment slider can control the sewing speed To increase the speed slide the lever to the right To decrease the sewing speed slide the lever to the left The sewing speed can be adjusted without foot controller Pattern group switch button When machi...

Page 32: ...up1 4 or Regular Pattern Group 000 is selected the needle position can be changed by adjusting the stitch width The pre set position is 3 5 center position Press the button the needle position will be moved to the right Press the button the needle position will be moved to the left Stitch length adjustment button When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch le...

Page 33: ...wn beside the number buttons Under Regular Pattern Group and Alphabet Group Patterns refer to the stitch pattern plate and use the number buttons 0 9 to select the preference stitches Elongation button When the satin stitch is selected Regular Pattern Group 027 046 can be elongated up to 5 times its normal size by pressing the elongation button The LCD screen will display the elongation icon and t...

Page 34: ...f the stitch changed Normal stitch Mirror image stitch 1 2 Buttonhole adjustment button When the buttonhole stitch is selected Direct Pattern Group number 0 or Regular Pattern Group number 010 021 the LCD screen will display the buttonhole width size Continuously press the elongation button to adjust buttonhole size from M L S Note Use the seam ripper to cut the center of the buttonhole being care...

Page 35: ... for 2 seconds and when you hear the machine delivering a short beep the sound will be turned off Buzzer turn on When machine is in silent mode press the button for 2 seconds and it will deliver two short beeps to remind you that the sound is turned on now ...

Page 36: ...itch mode Pattern group switch button Press 2 or 3 digits under the pattern group which selection Direct Pattern Group Use the numeric buttons 0 9 to select the most often used stitches Regular Pattern Group Refer to stitch pattern plate use the number buttons 0 9 to select the preference stitches Alphabet Group Block style Script style Outline style Refer to stitch pattern plate use the number bu...

Page 37: ...memory mode Memory stitch selecting button Use the stitch width adjustment button or to selected the memorized stitch Clear button Press the clear button to delete the stitch that you want to clear and the next stitch in the back will move forward Edit button Press the edit button to enter the edit mode to edit the stitch length stitch width mirror and elongation of the stitches ...

Page 38: ... machine has 2 modules of program memory and each module can retain 40 units of stitches Direct Pattern Group and Regular Pattern Group 010 026 can not be memorized v v Combine stitches Turn the power switch to on I Press the memory button to enter the memory mode Memory button A sub screen appears Select a number 1 or 2 of the memory module in the cursor flashing The memory screen appears automat...

Page 39: ...stitches and start to sew Memory button n n Attention The selected stitch will be cleared from the memory program after closing the machine if you do not press the memory button again when you have completed your selection v v Recalling and sewing the memorized stitches Press the memory button to enter the memory mode and select the stored memory module 1 or 2 in the cursor flashing Scroll stitch ...

Page 40: ...on of the stitches can be adjusted manually depending on each stitch settings For details on the stitches limitation refer to the operation buttons introduction pages Page 25 to 26 Edit mode Press the edit button to leave the edit mode v v Inserting stitches Use the stitch width adjustment button or move prior to the stitch you left out Then select the pattern group and stitch you would like to ad...

Page 41: ...an be sewn continuously if the icon appeared Press the reverse button again to cancel repeat sewing function the icon will be disappeared on LCD screen Note The repeat sewing function setting returns to off as its default setting while leave the memory mode During machine is sewing the machine will sew 3 locking stitches at the end of the current stitch if the auto lock button pressed Then it will...

Page 42: ...Stitch Chart ...

Page 43: ...arning Satin Button sewing Eyelet 1 5 3 0 0 5 4 5 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 3 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 3 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 5 2 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 2 5 1 0 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 1 5 2 5 3 0 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 1 5 0 4 1 0 1 5 0 5 2 0 2 0 0 4 0 4 0 ...

Page 44: ...1 0 3 0 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 2 5 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 5 1 0 1 5 1 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 0 1 5 2 2 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 2 5 2 5 1 5 2 5 2 5 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 5 2 0 3 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 3 0 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 5 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 ...

Page 45: ...3 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 3 0 7 0 5 0 7 0 4 0 7 0 2 5 7 0 1 0 7 0 4 0 7 0 3 5 7 0 4 0 7 0 2 5 7 0 3 5 7 0 4 0 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 7 0 3 5 7 0 3 0 7 0 4 0 7 0 2 5 7 0 3 5 7 0 4 0 7 0 4 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 5 7 0 1 2 5 2 5 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 2 0 2 0 2 5 2 0 2 5 2 0 1 5 1 5 2 0 2 0 2 5 1 5 2 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 2 5 2 5 2 5 3 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 2 0 2 0 2 5 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 ...

Page 46: ...23 025 020 026 027 022 028 029 030 031 032 034 035 033 039 038 040 041 042 037 043 045 047 044 046 049 050 051 052 053 055 054 048 036 058 057 056 059 060 061 000 002 001 003 007 009 005 004 006 008 090 091 092 093 095 096 094 089 088 099 098 097 065 067 068 069 070 071 072 074 075 076 066 062 064 073 063 078 077 086 087 079 080 081 082 083 084 085 010 012 015 014 016 011 017 018 013 019 021 024 0...

Page 47: ...Sewing Basics ...

Page 48: ...r the fabric thread and needle the longer the stitch length should be Using the all purpose foot v v Changing the needle position The needle position for straight stitches can be changed by adjusting the stitch width adjustment button The pre set position is 3 5 center position Press the stitch width adjustment button the needle position will be moved to the right Press the stitch width adjustment...

Page 49: ...wn in igure The width can be adjusted between 0 0 7 0 as you press the stitch width adjustment button or Press the stitch length adjustment button or to adjust the stitch length Neat zig zag stitches are usually achieved at 2 5 or below Closed up zigzag stitches are referred to as a satin stitch ...

Page 50: ...hread under the presser foot and then pull out about 10cm of thread toward the rear of the machine 10cm 5 Turn the handwheel toward you counter clockwise to lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching Make sure you follow the needle fabric thread combinations and use the suggested presser foot before sewing 6 Lower the presser foot lifter 1 Turn the power switch to on I ON O...

Page 51: ...g for back tacking and reinforcing seams by pressing the reverse button Please refer to Useful skills chapter for more information 8 Press the needle up down position button to raise the needle Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the fabric 9 Press the thread cutter button to trim the threads Or guide both threads to the side of the face plate and into the thread cutter to cut them Thread cut...

Page 52: ... stitch length and width Since the results differ depending on types of stitching and layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project v v Sewing curves Slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch v v Rev...

Page 53: ...v v Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitches may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly If this occurs place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric When you have finished sewing tear off any excess paper Stabilizer material or paper v v Sewing stretch fabrics Baste the pieces of fabric together and then sew without st...

Page 54: ...ams when hemming jeans When you reach the point of an increased thickness lower the needle and raise the presser foot lifter Press the toe of the foot to the horizontal line and push in the black button then lower the foot and continue sewing The black button releases automatically after sewing few stitches You also can place another piece of fabric with the same thickness at the back of the seam ...

Page 55: ...Utility Stitches ...

Page 56: ...v Straight stretch stitch Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams v v Zigzag stretch stitch Triple zigzag stretch stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim poplin etc Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics It s good for joining durable fabric such as denims These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitches Stretch stitch Straigh...

Page 57: ...ew points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric Pin Elastic tape Wrong side 6 2 0 3 0 2 5 5 0 Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand Note When sewing be...

Page 58: ... overcasting foot Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot Needle drop point Guide Attach the all purpose foot Sewing the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the needle drops over the edge of the fabric on the right side Needle drop point v v Using the all purpose foot v v Using the overcasting foot 2 1 1 ...

Page 59: ... the foot Turn the handwheel forwards until the needle swings fully to the left It should just pierce the fold of the fabric If it does not adjust the stitch width accordingly Adjust the guide by turning the knob so that the guide just rests against the fold Knob Guide Needle drop point Sew slowly guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the guide Turn over the fabric Wrong side Right side F...

Page 60: ... tuning adjuster provides a precise setting for buttonhole and the buttonhole adjustment button Page 26 allows to adjust the buttonhole size from Small to Large Buttonhole fine tuning adjuster 0 014 015 016 013 012 010 011 017 019 Using the electronic buttonhole foot 0 012 For thin or medium fabric 015 016 For suits or overcoats 010 014 Heavy duty buttonholes with vertical bar tacks 011 013 Reinfo...

Page 61: ...ed for thick button adjust the pointer toward to for fine tuning Thick button The buttonhole length may need to be decreased for thin button adjust the pointer toward to for fine tuning Thin button Attach the electronic buttonhole foot and plug the cord into the socket above the presser foot bar The upper thread should be passed through the hole of electronic buttonhole foot and bring the upper th...

Page 62: ...start sewing Pull two lines together Note Gently feed the fabric by hand Before stopping the machine will automatically sew a reinforcement stitch after the buttonhole is sewn When you finish sewing raise the presser foot lifter and cut the thread To sew over the same buttonhole raise the presser foot lifter Position the fabric under the presser foot so that the centerline s mark is aligning with ...

Page 63: ...uttonhole foot and plug the cord into the socket above the presser foot bar Bring the gimp thread ends to the front of the foot and insert them into the grooves then tie them there temporarily Lower the presser foot lifter 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 Cross the gimp in front o...

Page 64: ...ocket above the presser foot bar The upper thread should be passed through the hole of electronic buttonhole foot and bring the upper thread to the front of electronic buttonhole foot Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm in front of where you want the sewing to start and then lower the presser foot lifter 2mm Starting point Slightly hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing Bar ta...

Page 65: ...e electronic buttonhole foot Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm in front of the area to be darned and then lower the presser foot lifter 2mm Slightly hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing 1 Extend the button holder plate and set to the desire length Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density Button holder plate Attach the electronic button...

Page 66: ... presser foot to the back as shown Note If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length If the sewing range is too big to sew then we suggest you can sew several times or cross sew to get better sewing result ...

Page 67: ...he stitching and then lower the presser foot lifter Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops 2 3 1 Make a hole at the center using an eyelet punch Eyelet punch is not included with the machine 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 us...

Page 68: ...lect the buttonhole sewing stitch and adjust the stitch width 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 holes of the button For buttons with 4 holes sew through the front two holes first push work forward and then sew through the back two holes When you finish the work move the drop feed lever to r...

Page 69: ...ace the right sides of the fabric together Sew a bottom seam 2cm from the right edge of the zipper bottom stop position Sew few reverse stitches for fixed Increase the stitch length to maximum set the tension below 2 and baste the remaining length of the fabric Press open the seam allowance Place the zipper face down on the seam allowance with the teeth against the seam line Baste the zipper tape ...

Page 70: ...r the right the seam allowance to form a 3mm fold Wrong side 2cm 5mm Basting Reverse stitches 3mm Attach the zipper foot Attach the right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3mm starting from the end of the zipper Stop the machine about 5cm from the top of the zipper Lowered the needle into the fabric raise the presser foot lifter and the...

Page 71: ...nd width of the stitch Experiment with fabric scraps until you get the desired length and width Using the satin stitch foot Note When sewing very lightweight fabrics it is recommended that you use interfacing or stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric Turn the fabric right side out Attach the left pin for sewing the rightside of the zipper Stitch across the lower end and the right side of the z...

Page 72: ... step Look closely at the gathering foot to see a slot on the bottom When using the slot you can gather the bottom layer of the fabric while attaching it to a flat top layer such as the waistband on a dress bodice 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...

Page 73: ...e fabric Increase the stitch length to maximum set the tension below 2 and basting lines 1cm across the area to be smocked 1cm Basting Knot the threads along one edge Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly Secure the threads at the other end Bobbin thread Reduce the tension if necessary and sew decorative stitches between the straight seams Pull out the basting Using the satin s...

Page 74: ...crew Draw the desired lettering or design on the surface of the fabric Stretch the fabric between the embroidery hoop as firmly as possible Place the fabric under the needle Make sure the presser foot bar is down to its lowest position Turn the handwheel towards you to bring up the bobbin thread through the fabric Sew a few securing stitches at the starting point Hold the hoop with thumb and foref...

Page 75: ...hreads and not form big gaps between the threads 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 to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric v v Embroidery Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop When sewing make sure to maintain a constant speed Fill in ...

Page 76: ...w the first row and move over the fabric to sew successive rows with the guide riding along the previous row of stitching Using the Quilting foot with edge quilting guide n n Attension Only center straight stitches are applicable while using quilting foot Using the all purpose foot v v Joining the pieces of the fabric Place the two pieces of fabric with the right side together and sew with the str...

Page 77: ...itching Place the two fabrics right sides together and sew using a straight stitch Open the seam allowance and press it flat Wrong side Working on the right side of the fabric place the center of the presser foot on the seam line of the joined fabrics and stitch over the seam 1 1 ...

Page 78: ...he fabric Sew slowly around the edge of the design Basting Trim the excess material outside the stitching Make sure not to cut any stitches Remove the basting Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water soluble stabilizer sheet 4mm Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer Basting Align the center of the presser foot with the cen...

Page 79: ... better results apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn Trim the fabric close to the stitching taking care not to cut the stitches v v Scallop hem Fold the fabric right side together Sew along the folded edge as illustrated Cut the fabric along the seam leaving an allowance of 3mm for seaming Notch the allowance Turn the fabric over and push out the curved se...

Page 80: ...e length of the cord in place while the stitches are being form over the cord Select the stitch and adjust the stitch width so that the stitches are just covering the cord Lower the presser foot lifter and sew slowly guiding the cord over the design Using the cording foot v Striple cording Mark the design on the fabric Insert the cord in the center groove of the cording foot from the right side op...

Page 81: ...1 5 3 0 3 0 3 5 1 1 Insert the needle into the fold by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot lifter Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot lifter Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening of hemmer foot Move fabric back and forth until the fold forms a scroll shape Scroll shape of the hemmer foot 1 Lower the presser foot lifter and start sewing slowly guiding th...

Page 82: ...he walking foot equalizes the feeding of the upper and lower layers of fabric and improves the matching of plaids stripes and stitches It also helps to prevent uneven feeding of very difficult fabrics 1 Draw the bobbin thread up and place both bobbin thread and needle thread behind the walking foot attachment Using the walking foot Remove the presser foot holder and attach the walking foot The lev...

Page 83: ...left needle Set the second spool pin into the hole on the top of the machine Thread through remaining points making certain to omit the thread guide above the needle and pass thread through the right needle Thread each needle separately 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 Select a stitch for twin needle Please refe...

Page 84: ...d slowly and make sure to maintain a low speed to insure quality stitching When twin needle sewing has been selected it will remain active even the stitch is changed Twin needle function cannot be used under memory mode If the sewing machine is turned off the sewing function returns to its default setting ...

Page 85: ...Maintenance and Trouble shooting ...

Page 86: ...in with a dry cloth Do not use any organic solvents or detergents Clean the feed dogs and bobbin case with a brush And also use a soft and dry cloth to clean them v v Clean the hook If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary Remove the needle presser foot and presser...

Page 87: ...hear 3 short beeps by pressing any button until you push the spindle to the left Return the bobbin winder spindle to the left Note If the problem is still not solved please contact your local dealer n n Attention During sewing if the thread has been jammed inside the hook and needle movement stops If you continue to sew the machine will stop automatically due to safety If machine stops please turn...

Page 88: ...edle flat side towards the back 14 2 The needle is damaged 2 Insert a new needle 14 3 The wrong size needle has been used 3 Choose a needle to suit the thread 15 4 The presser foot is not attached correctly 4 Check and attach it correctly 16 5 The machine is not threaded correctly 5 Rethread the upper thread 10 Needle breaks 1 The needle is damaged 1 Insert a new needle 14 2 The needle is not corr...

Page 89: ...e stitch length shorter 24 5 Sewing on thin fabric 5 Sew with a stabilizer material under the fabric 43 stitches are distorted 1 The presser foot is not suited for the stitch 1 Select the correct foot 2 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 Loosen the thread tension 18 Thread has jammed 1 Thread is caught in the hook Remove the upper thread and bobbin case turn the handwheel backwards and forwa...

Page 90: ...e sewing machine doesn t operate 1 The machine is not turned on 1 Turn on the machine 3 2 The presser foot lifter is raised 2 Lower the presser foot lifter 5 3 The machine is not plugged in 3 Connect the power cord to the electric outlet 3 ...

Page 91: ......

Page 92: ...tion systems available If electrical appliances 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 appliances with new ones the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge IM_NC 204D H73D EN ...

Reviews:

No comments

Related manuals for NC-204D

Brand: GBC Pages: 12

Brand: Fimap Pages: 56

FLEX-A-LITE 2600

Brand: B&G Pages: 4

Powr-Flite M1200-3

Brand: Tacony Pages: 8

Brand: MyBinding Pages: 7

Brand: GBC Pages: 25

Brand: Singer Pages: 2

Brand: Philips Pages: 2

Brand: Philips Pages: 3

Gaggia RI8154/80

Brand: Philips Pages: 3

Brand: Philips Pages: 3

Brand: Panasonic Pages: 6

Brand: Panasonic Pages: 56

Brand: Panasonic Pages: 56

Brand: Panasonic Pages: 56

Brand: Panasonic Pages: 64

Brand: Panasonic Pages: 68

Brand: Panasonic Pages: 57

Brands by name

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Popular brands

Load more brands