Contents
Introduction
Parts of your
select™
sewing machine .....4
Standard accessories
....................................5
Stitch overview
.............................................6
Stitch table - Non-elastic
......................... 6-7
Stitch table - Stretch stitches
................... 8-9
Operate your sewing machine
Lid ................................................................10
Connecting the foot control ......................10
Main switch .................................................10
Accessory tray
............................................11
Using the free arm ......................................11
Bobbin winding .................................... 12-15
Changing the bobbin .................................16
Threading .............................................. 17-18
Needle Threader (Model 4.2) ..................18
Threading the twin needle ......................18
Bringing up the bobbin thread .................19
Thread cutter...............................................19
Presser foot lifter ........................................20
Changing the presser foot .........................20
The
IDT™
system
(Integrated Dual Feed)
21
Setting the needle thread tension
............22
Dropping the feed dog
..............................22
Changing the needle ..................................22
Stitch width dial
.........................................23
Needle position dial ...................................23
Reverse sewing
...........................................24
Stitch length adjustment dial
....................24
Adjust stitch length ................................24
Buttonhole ..............................................24
Stretch stitches........................................24
Stitch selection - Easy Select System
.......25
Utility stitches ........................................25
Stretch stitches........................................25
Utility and stretch stitch combinations ..25
Utility stitches and practical sewing
Explanation of the sewing chart ..............26
Needle thread tension ..............................27
Topstitching ................................................27
Straight stitch
..............................................28
Zigzag stitch ................................................28
Blindhem stitch ..........................................29
Overlock stitch
............................................30
Elastic stitch ................................................31
Stabilizing edges
.........................................31
Hemming with the twin needle ...............32
Buttonholes ........................................... 33-34
Free Motion Sewing
...................................35
Sewing on buttons
................................ 35-36
Sewing on zippers
....................................36
Maintenance and trouble-shooting
Changing the needle plate ........................37
Cleaning and oiling ....................................37
Trouble-shooting .................................. 38-39
