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SEWING BASICS

The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.

Sewing.....................................................................................................................48

Setting the Stitch .....................................................................................................57

Useful Functions......................................................................................................61

Useful Sewing Tips ..................................................................................................65

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Страница 1: ...TILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at http solutions brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Operation Manual 885 V31 V33 PANTONE 285 Black _Ccombo_BrotherE_cover ...

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Страница 3: ...electrical outlet Do not pull on the cord Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center f...

Страница 4: ...achine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation Do not use outdoors 7 For a longer service life When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects Use only neutral soaps or de...

Страница 5: ...ace the fuse cover Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not intended to be used by young children and assistance may be required if used by a person with a disability ...

Страница 6: ...ating procedures 21 Winding Installing the Bobbin 22 Bobbin precautions 22 Winding the bobbin 22 Installing the bobbin 27 Upper Threading 31 About the spool of thread 31 Threading the upper thread 32 Using the twin needle 36 Replacing the Needle 39 Needle precautions 39 Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 39 Checking the needle 40 Replacing the needle 41 Replacing the Pre...

Страница 7: ...tches using overcasting foot G 74 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 75 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 76 Basic Stitching 78 Basting 78 Basic stitching 78 Blind Hem Stitching 80 Buttonhole Stitching 83 Buttonhole sewing 84 Button sewing 88 Zipper Insertion 90 Inserting a centered zipper 90 Inserting a side zipper 92 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 9...

Страница 8: ...ry frame 131 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 132 Copyright information 132 Embroidery pattern types 132 LCD liquid crystal display operation 133 Selecting alphabet characters 136 Selecting an embroidery pattern 137 Selecting a frame pattern 137 Using an embroidery card 138 Embroidering 139 Embroidering a pattern 139 Appliquéing 141 Editing and Saving Patterns 143 Adjusting the layout and the size 14...

Страница 9: ... variety of fabric weights page 11 e Quick set bobbin You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 27 f Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on dark fabrics g Lighting Start Stop button When the green light is on the machine is ready to sew A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is warming up page 12 h Easy to use needle threader You ca...

Страница 10: ...chine with product code 885 V31 V33 The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate z The securing screw on the side of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer Part code 132730 122 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 28 2 29 30 31 2 32 33 1 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 14 2 needles Ball point needle gold colored 2 ...

Страница 11: ...controller XD0501 021 EU area XC8816 021 other areas 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 031 22 Scissors XC1807 121 6 Blind stitch foot R XC4051 031 23 Disc shaped screwdriver XC1074 051 7 Button fitting foot M XE2137 001 24 Embroidery foot Q XD0474 051 8 Seam ripper X54243 051 25 Embroidery set medium H 10 cm X W 10 cm H 4 inches X W 4 inches SA432 EF62 XA6628 102 9 Bobbin 4 SA156 SFB XA5539 151 26...

Страница 12: ...ppear in the LCD f Operation panel page 13 Use the keys on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns or check how to use the sewing machine etc g Embroidery unit connector slot page 123 Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit h Presser foot lever page 50 Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot i Operation buttons page 12 Use these buttons to oper...

Страница 13: ...Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching i Presser foot holder page 45 The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Right side rear view a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine b Handwheel page 50 Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch c Embroidery card slot page 138 In...

Страница 14: ...se stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other For details refer to Securing the stitching page 53 d Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 55 CAUTION N...

Страница 15: ...he LCD d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD e Memory key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted etc into the sewing machine memory f Utility stitch key Press this key to select a utility stitch g Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery h Settings key Press to set the needle sto...

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Страница 17: ...ore starting to sew are described in this chapter Turning the Machine On Off 16 LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation 18 Winding Installing the Bobbin 22 Upper Threading 31 Replacing the Needle 39 Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 46 ...

Страница 18: ...es not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power firs...

Страница 19: ...ation be sure to turn it off a Make sure that the machine is not sewing b Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to turn the machine off set it to X The light LCD and Start stop button go off when the machine is turned off c Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord d Unplug the power cord fro...

Страница 20: ... message displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen the following utility stitch selection screen is displayed a Selected stitch b Presser foot to be used c Stitches d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h Number of stitches contained i Horizontal mirror image j Automatic thread cutting k Automatic reverse reinforcement...

Страница 21: ...color Time to embroider Needle count Thread number 123 When Thread No 123 is selected Embroidery Country Madeira poly Madeira rayon Sulky Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that are displayed only for embroidering page 134 mm INCH Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with each operation page 163 Initial needle position Selects whether 1 Straight stitch left or 3 ...

Страница 22: ...een using Previous page key and Next page key The following screens show their default settings Example Changing the needle stop position d When settings are complete press Back key X The initial stitch screen appears again Memo z NO is the individual number for the sewing machine z VERSION is the program version which is installed in the sewing machine z Settings that are changed are saved even i...

Страница 23: ...help screen appears c Press the item to be displayed X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears d Press Next page key to switch to the next page If you press Previous page key you return to the previous page Press Back key to return to the item selection screen Example Upper threading e After you finish viewing press Back key two times X The initial stitch screen ap...

Страница 24: ... Bobbin winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Only use the Bobbin part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the included bo...

Страница 25: ...and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom Memo z For embroidering use the embroidery bobbin thread Note z If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin f Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and return the spool pin to its original position Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown with the rounde...

Страница 26: ... Adjusting the thread tension page 59 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin g Pull the thread from the spool and pass the thread under the hook of thread guide a Thread guide h Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand pull the thread with your left hand as shown below a Thread guide cover i Pull the thread to ...

Страница 27: ...s displayed on the LCD screen Note z Do not get away from the machine while winding the bobbin Make sure that the bobbin thread is being winded correctly If the bobbin thread is winded incorrectly press Start stop button or operate the foot controller immediately to stop the bobbin winding n When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow press Start stop button once to stop the machine When the foo...

Страница 28: ...assed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winding thread guide correctly the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat In such a case wind off the thread according to the following procedure a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION a If the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat press Start stop button once to stop the bobbin winding When the foot controller is plugged in...

Страница 29: ...winding thread guide correctly page 24 Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread CAUTION Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that surround the bobbin case a Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The included bobbin was designed ...

Страница 30: ...p the bobbin f Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your right hand Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly CAUTION g Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand h Pass the thread through the slot as shown and then pull the thread out toward the front a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread a b a b Be sure to insert the bobbin and de...

Страница 31: ... motion quilting pull up the bobbin thread by following the procedure in When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary When making gathers or before free motion quilting first pull up the bobbin thread as described below a Thread the upper thread Refer to Upper Threading page 31 b Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case Refer to steps c throug...

Страница 32: ...bin thread f Pull out about 10 15 cm 4 5 inches of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine g Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side a Tab b Lower left corner 1 2 a b ...

Страница 33: ...0 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle If the needle threader cannot be used refer to Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader page 36 Never use the thread of No 20 or lower Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination For details on the correct combination of needles and thr...

Страница 34: ...sed when the mark on the handwheel is at the top as shown below Check the handwheel and if this mark is not at this position press Needle position button until it is a Mark on handwheel d Pick up the spool pin and remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin a Spool pin b Spool cap e Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizont...

Страница 35: ...he presser foot lever is lowered Note z When passing the thread behind the thread guide cover be sure to use both hands If you do not hold the thread with your right hand the thread will be loose and you cannot hang the thread on the thread guide spring correctly It may cause incorrect thread tension z Make sure that the presser foot lever is raised before passing the thread behind the thread guid...

Страница 36: ... thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand as shown a Needle bar thread guide l Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot a Presser foot lever m Pull the end of the thread which has been passed through the needle bar thread guide to the left then pass the thread through the notch of the thread guide 1 and then firmly pull the thread from the front and inser...

Страница 37: ...threader For details refer to step c of Threading the upper thread page 32 z p Raise the needle threader lever slowly a Needle threader lever q Raise the presser foot lever and carefully pull the loop of the thread through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread CAUTION r Pass the end of the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread toward the ...

Страница 38: ... quality Be sure to use the twin needle and the extra spool pin For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Setting Chart page 70 a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION a Install the twin needle For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 41 b Thread the upper thread for the left needle eye For details refer to steps a through k of T...

Страница 39: ...the right needle Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front CAUTION g Attach zigzag foot J For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the Presser Foot page 43 CAUTION h Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch For stitch selection see Selecting stitching page 49 See Stitch Setting Chart page 70 for stitches that use a twin needle CAUTION The needle threader...

Страница 40: ...arting to sew page 51 X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Note z When changing the sewing direction press Needle position button to raise the needle from the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to select the twin needle setting otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Do not try turning...

Страница 41: ...damage the machine z Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 90 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 90 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Satin Silk thread 50 Thick fabri...

Страница 42: ...th a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION z The appropriate fabric thread and needle combinations are shown in the table page 39 If the combinati...

Страница 43: ...o the holes in the needle plate d Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever e Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you counterclockwise to remove the needle a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be dam...

Страница 44: ...rewdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same way CAUTION z Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver Otherwise the needle may break or damage may result ...

Страница 45: ...n b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot cau...

Страница 46: ...t is attached g Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Note z When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong presser foot is installed turn off the sewing machine attach the correct presser foot and then select the desired ...

Страница 47: ...resser bar Attaching the presser foot holder a Raise the presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised b Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar a Presser bar b Presser foot holder c Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder CAUTION z Before at...

Страница 48: ...t easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs a Remove the flat bed attachment a Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed free arm sewing is possible b Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top a Arm c When you have finished free arm sewing install the flat bed attachment back in its original position a a ...

Страница 49: ...2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Sewing 48 Setting the Stitch 57 Useful Functions 61 Useful Sewing Tips 65 ...

Страница 50: ...ch that you wish to sew Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 2 Turn on the machine Turn on the sewing machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 17 3 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selec...

Страница 51: ...umber of selected stitch the stitch width and the stitch length are displayed e If necessary specify the settings for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches refer to Stitch Setting Chart page 70 Note z When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears on the screen Check th...

Страница 52: ...n c Place the fabric under the presser foot Memo z If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way d While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching e Lower the pr...

Страница 53: ... controller to the right to sew at a faster speed a Sewing speed controller b Press Start stop button once a Start stop button X The machine starts sewing Memo z The machine will sew at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing z If you press and hold the Start stop button while sewing the machine will sew at a slow speed If you use this function at the point just before the position where you want ...

Страница 54: ...lower speed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed a Sewing speed controller X The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller s maximum sewing speed e Once you are ready to start sewing slowly press down on the foot controller Pressing down on the foot controller increases the sewing speed releasing the pressure on the foot controller decreases ...

Страница 55: ... reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread a Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever b Press Start stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if Start stop button is held down the machine sews at a slow speed For details refer to Starting to sew page 51 a Start stop button X The machine starts sewing ...

Страница 56: ...the normal sewing direction f When the end of the stitching is reached press Reverse reinforcement stitch button Keep Reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are sewn X While Reverse reinforcement stitch button is held down reverse stitches are sewn g After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn release Reverse reinforcement stitch button X The machine stops sew...

Страница 57: ...hen you wish to finish the stitching press Thread cutter button once a Thread cutter button X The threads are cut and the needle is raised Note z The thread cutter button cannot be used when the presser foot lever is raised b Raise the presser foot lever then remove the fabric a Presser foot lever CAUTION Memo z The machine can be set so that the threads will be cut automatically when sewing is fi...

Страница 58: ...to cut the threads a When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped press Needle position button once to raise the needle a Needle position button b Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever c Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them a Thread cutter a a a ...

Страница 59: ...r or narrower Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower Each press of makes the zigzag stitch wider Memo z means the setting cannot be adjusted z If the straight stitch left needle position or triple stretch stitch was selected changing the stitch width changes the needle position Increasing the width moves the needle to the right reducing the width moves the needle to the left For details re...

Страница 60: ...tting X The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller Memo z If the stitch width control setting is set to ON for stitch width will change to sewing speed controller icon e Press Back key X The initial screen appears again f Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 g While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjus...

Страница 61: ...bin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight Note z If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too tight In this case refer to Installing the bobbin page 27...

Страница 62: ...r thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric Turn the thread tension dial to the right to tighten the upper thread Memo z If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension If the correct thread tension cannot be achieved rethread the upper thread and insert the bobbin correctly z The level 4 on t...

Страница 63: ...et for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching Memo z To turn automatic reverse reinforcement stitching off press z When the sewing machine is turned off the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching setting is cancelled z When the stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn d Position the fabric under the presser foot and t...

Страница 64: ...t to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching This is called programmed thread cutting If programmed thread cutting is set automatic reverse reinforcement stitching is also set a Turn on the machine X The LCD comes on b Press the stitch selection For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 49 c Press on the screen X You get and the sewing machine is set for...

Страница 65: ... cutting Press Reverse reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching a Stop the machine and change the sewing direction b Start the machine again c The thread is cut here z If the power is turned off programmed thread cutting will be turned off Mirroring stitches You can sew the mirror image of a stitch horizontally left and right a Turn on the machine X The LCD comes on b Select a stitc...

Страница 66: ...t the stitch length to 2 0 mm d Press To reset the selected stitch patterns to its default settings press and then press X The confirmation message is displayed e Press X The next time that the same straight stitch is selected the stitch length is set to 2 0 mm Note z All stitch settings stitch width zigzag width stitch length programmed thread cutting and automatic reverse reinforcement stitching...

Страница 67: ... layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction a When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing press Needle position button to lower the needle b Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fab...

Страница 68: ...and lower the needle into the hook and loop fastener before sewing And then sew the edge of the hook and loop fastener at a slow speed If the needle does not pass through the hook and loop fastener replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics page 39 a Edge of the hook and loop fastener Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not f...

Страница 69: ...edge of the fabric a Seam b Presser foot Memo z If the straight stitch left needle position triple stretch stitch basting stitch etc is selected you can change the distance between the seam and the right edge of the presser foot by changing the stitch width For details refer to Changing the needle position page 79 Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate sho...

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Страница 71: ... Stitch Setting Chart 70 Overcasting Stitches 74 Basic Stitching 78 Blind Hem Stitching 80 Buttonhole Stitching 83 Zipper Insertion 90 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 95 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 97 Reinforcement Stitching 103 Eyelet Stitching 108 Decorative Stitching 109 ...

Страница 72: ...o Zigzag stitch Center 7 J Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes J Reverse No Right 8 J Beginning sewing from the right needle position 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Yes 2 point zigzag stitch 9 J Overcasting on mediumweight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0...

Страница 73: ...3 5 1 32 1 8 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No Quilting stitch for stippling 26 J Quilting background stitching stippling 7 0 1 4 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No Satin scallop stitch 27 N Scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinforcement No Joining stitch 28 J Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 4 0 3 16...

Страница 74: ...tive hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement No 43 N Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement No 44 N Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fabrics heirlo...

Страница 75: ... 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement No Darning stitch 58 A Darning mediumweight fabrics 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 No Automatic reinforcement No 59 A Darning thick fabrics 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 No Automatic reinforcement No Bar tack stitch 60 A Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose 2 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 0 4 1 64 ...

Страница 76: ...49 c Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Guide d Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide a Needle drop point Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch 11 Preventing fraying in medium weight and thin...

Страница 77: ...ng fraying center baseline reverse stitching 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 J Zigzag stitch right needle position 8 Preventing fraying right baseline reinforcement stitching 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 2 point zigzag stitch 9 Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and stretch fabrics 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 3 point zigzag stitch 10 Overcasting stitc...

Страница 78: ... notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presser foot lever a Notch in presser foot holder b Pin X The side cutter is attached Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Side cutter 63 Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 S 64 Sewing zigzag stitches w...

Страница 79: ... fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter a Guide plate Memo z If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut i Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn Memo z If the stitching is sewn in a straight line 63 the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 16 inch a 5 mm 3 16 inch z The side cutt...

Страница 80: ... page 49 Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting stitch 6 Temporarily securing 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 J Straight stitch left needle position 1 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reverse stitching 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 2 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reinforceme...

Страница 81: ...b Straight stitch center needle position When the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position is set to its standard setting 0 0 mm the distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm 1 2 inch If the stitch width is changed between 0 and 7 0 mm 1 4 inch the needle position will also change By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of ...

Страница 82: ...of fabric b Right side of fabric c Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm 3 16 inch from the edge of the fabric and then baste it a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Basting stitching e 5 mm 3 16 inch Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch 17 Blind hem stitching on mediumwei...

Страница 83: ...ent and make free arm sewing possible For details on free arm sewing refer to Free arm sewing page 46 i Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm make sure that the fabric feeds correctly and then start sewing a Arm j Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Wrong side of fabric b Fold of hem c Guide k ...

Страница 84: ...e needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right Press to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric Memo z For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 57 l Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide m Remove the basting stitching and reverse the fabric a Wrong side...

Страница 85: ...on areas that are subject to strain 50 Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics 51 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics 52 Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 53 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 54 Bound buttonholes 5 0 3 16 0 0 6 0 0 15 64 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 55 Keyhole buttonholes ...

Страница 86: ... foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm 3 16 inch f Bracket a Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole a Marks on fabric b Buttonhole sewing 1 1 1 1 Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the pressor foot Otherwise injuries may occur if Start stop...

Страница 87: ...or a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1inch on the scale a 10 mm 3 8 inch b 15 mm 9 16 inch X The size of the buttonhole is set c Attach buttonhole foot A For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 e P...

Страница 88: ...ne automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops h Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and then cut the threads i Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position j Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut a Pin k Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole a Seam ripper ...

Страница 89: ...ok the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot A shown in the illustration b It fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it c Attach buttonhole foot A For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 d Select stitch 52 or 53 e Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread f Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then star...

Страница 90: ...e the end of the thread will be tied off later do not set the sewing machine for programmed thread cutting e Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button f Place the button in the position where it will be sewn and lower the presser foot lever a Button X The button is held in place Memo z When attaching four hole buttons first sew the two holes clo...

Страница 91: ...de of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching When you are finished attaching the button slide the drop feed lever to to the right as seen from the rear of the machine j When you have finished attaching the button slide the drop feed lever to to the right as seen from the rear of the machine and ...

Страница 92: ...rse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 78 c Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length...

Страница 93: ...the presser foot page 43 h Select stitch 3 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 CAUTION i Topstitch around the zipper a Stitching b Right side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening CAUTION j Remove the basting stitching 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 I a b When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the handwheel toward you count...

Страница 94: ...ewing to the edge of the fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric e Press the seam allowance so that the right side the side that will not be stitched has an extra 3 mm 1 8 inch a Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1 8 inch f Align the zipper teeth with the pressed ...

Страница 95: ... other side of the zipper to the fabric a Basting stitching m Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in step g change it to the left pin a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclo...

Страница 96: ... Reverse stitches d Beginning of stitching e Basting stitching CAUTION o When you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever p Remove the basting stitching open the zipper and then continue sewing When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or ...

Страница 97: ...retching it Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch 4 Stretch fabrics 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 J Stretch stitch 5 Stretch fabrics 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 2 pointzigzag stitch 9 Attaching elastic 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 3 point...

Страница 98: ...mly positioned on the fabric a Elastic tape b Pin b Attach zigzag foot J For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 c Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d 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 han...

Страница 99: ...g 1 5 1 16 0 5 3 5 1 32 1 8 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch 21 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 22 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the left edge of the presser foot 1 5 1 16 Joining stitch 28 Patchwork stitching 4 0...

Страница 100: ...to a Basting stitching d Attach zigzag foot J For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 e Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 f Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué When sewing around corners stop the...

Страница 101: ... piece together b Attach zigzag foot J For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 c Select stitch 21 or 22 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 Memo z The piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD d Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the pr...

Страница 102: ...r to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder page 45 c Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw d Lower the presser foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver a Presser foot holder screw X The walking foot is attached CAUTION e Select a stitch For details refer to Sele...

Страница 103: ...ide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced a Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder Walking foot Presser foot holder b Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn ...

Страница 104: ...drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine a Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine X The feed dogs are lowered e Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch 3 or 24 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 f Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut and then move the fabric at a consistent pace i...

Страница 105: ...et corners and openings As an example the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch 4 Reinforcing the seams of sleeves and inseams 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 J Bar tack stitch 60 Reinforcing the ends of openings such as ...

Страница 106: ...itch 60 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the pocket opening a 2mm 1 16 inch Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot Note z When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foo...

Страница 107: ...ing machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and then cut the threads h Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Memo z If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 59 ...

Страница 108: ...th of darning c 5 mm 3 16 inch d 7 mm 1 4 inch Memo z A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn b Attach buttonhole foot A For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 c Select stitch 58 or 59 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the area to be ...

Страница 109: ... on the buttonhole foot a Buttonhole lever b Bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the sewing machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and then cut the threads h Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Memo z If the fabric does not feed for...

Страница 110: ...wing is completed the sewing machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops f Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Memo z If thin thread is used the stitching may be too open If this occurs sew the eyelet twice before removing ...

Страница 111: ... 3 16 30 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Shell tuck stitch 20 Shell tuck stitching on collars and curves 4 0 3 16 2 5 3 32 Smocking stitch 31 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 32 2 5 3 32 33 2 5 7 0 3 25 1 4 Satin scallop stitch 27 Scallop stitching 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 3 16 N Decorative stitch 39 Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom st...

Страница 112: ...ser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 d Select stitch 32 or 33 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 57 Decorative stitch 46 Heirloom stitching etc 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 N 47 5 0 3 16 35 Decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 0 1 8 2 0 4 0 ...

Страница 113: ... blouses and to decorate the edges of projects a Attach monogramming foot N For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 b Select stitch 27 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 c Stitch along the edge of the fabric making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric Memo z For better results apply spray starch onto the fabric and press wit...

Страница 114: ...l up the bobbin thread For details refer to When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary page 29 For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 59 and Adjusting the thread tension page 59 c Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3 8 inch a 1cm 3 8 inch At the end of the stitching the thread is pulled out about 5 cm 2 inches Note z Do not use reverse reinforcement stitching or thr...

Страница 115: ... along the bias b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 c Select stitch 20 and then increase the thread tension For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 and Adjusting the thread tension page 59 d Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric a Needle drop point e Unfold the fabric and then iron the tucks down to one s...

Страница 116: ...he seam a Right side of fabric Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics a Install the wing needle For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 41 Memo z Use a 130 705H 100 16 wing n...

Страница 117: ...1 a Pull out several threads from the fabric b Attach monogramming foot N For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 c Select stitch 39 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed section When sewing with the wing needle select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or ...

Страница 118: ...ntal mirror image key back to OFF Drawnwork Example 2 a Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch a 4 mm 3 16 inch b Attach monogramming foot N For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 c Select stitch 42 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d Sew along the center of the ...

Страница 119: ...ed in this chapter Embroidering Neatly 118 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 120 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 123 Preparing the Fabric 126 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 130 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 132 Embroidering 139 Editing and Saving Patterns 143 ...

Страница 120: ... to Optional accessories page 9 Memo z For good quality embroidery designs be sure to use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines z Before starting to sew be sure there is enough bobbin thread If you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is low the thread may become tangled Needle Use a 75 11 home sewing machine needle When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim use a 90 14 ...

Страница 121: ...nding Installing the Bobbin page 22 5 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in an embroidery frame For details on preparing the fabric refer to Preparing the Fabric page 126 6 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit For details on attaching the embroidery frame refer to Attaching the Embroidery Frame page 130 7 Pattern sele...

Страница 122: ...top Check the handwheel mark is at the top position b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised d Press and hold the black button on the back of the presser foot holder to detach the presser foot a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot Always use the embroidery foot Q when em...

Страница 123: ...er foot bar a Presser bar b Needle clamp screw c Embroidery foot bar h Secure the embroidery foot with the presser foot holder screw Set the embroidery foot perpendicular a Presser foot holder screw i Tighten the presser foot holder screw Turn the screwdriver toward the front a Screwdriver CAUTION b a c d a a c b Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot Q when attaching it The...

Страница 124: ...n the lever at the back of the embroidery foot with your finger loosen the presser foot holder screw and then remove embroidery foot Q Turn the screwdriver toward the back a Screwdriver e Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder page 45 z Before removing the embroidery foot be sure to turn off the sewing machine Otherwise injuries may occur...

Страница 125: ...cefully move it It may cause malfunctions a Carriage Attaching the embroidery unit Get the included embroidery unit ready a Turn off the sewing machine Note z Always turn off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit It may cause malfunctions b Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left a Flat bed attachment Do not move the sewing machine with the embroidery unit in place The embro...

Страница 126: ...sewing machine X The confirmation message is displayed e Be sure that no objects or hands are near the embroidery unit and press X The carriage moves to its initial position a Carriage CAUTION Note z If the machine is initialized with hands or objects near the carriage the screen may return to the initial display After removing whatever is near the carriage turn the power on again X The screen for...

Страница 127: ...dery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved c Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION d Hold the release button on the bottom left of the embroidery unit and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine CAUTION Always turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit It may cause malfunctions if removed...

Страница 128: ...rame being used a Fabric b Size of embroidery frame c Stabilizer material b If you are using stabilizers with adhesive place the adhesive surface of the stabilizer material against the wrong side of the fabric and iron it with a steam iron a Stabilizer material b Fabric wrong side c Attached surface When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop For fabrics such as towels which cannot be ironed or...

Страница 129: ...me large option Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of up to 17 cm 6 7 10 inch and a width of up to 10 cm 4 inch This is used to embroider multiple patterns without changing the fabric position in the frame CAUTION a Loosen the embroidery frame adjustment screw and remove the inner and outer frames placing the outer frame on a flat surface Separate the inner and outer frame by removing...

Страница 130: ...e inner frame is securely pressed against the ledge of the outer frame g Tighten the adjustment screw while removing any slack in the fabric by hand The goal is to have a drum like sound when the stretched fabric is struck lightly Using embroidery sheets If the embroidery sheet attached to the embroidery frame is used the embroidery can be sewn in exactly the right position on the fabric a Make a ...

Страница 131: ...efer to page 127 e Remove the embroidery sheet Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame When small pieces of fabric that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame or thin pieces like ribbon are being embroidered use stabilizer material as a base to stretch on the frame We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery a Stabilizer material b Tack or spray glue c Fab...

Страница 132: ...he embroidery frame guide into the embroidery carriage frame holder from the top Line up the embroidery frame guide tabs and the embroidery carriage frame holder slots and push in until it clicks and stops a Embroidery frame guide tabs b Embroidery carriage frame holder slots X The embroidery unit is attached Note z Be sure to insert both pins If only the forward or the back pin is inserted the pa...

Страница 133: ... Press the part of the embroidery frame holder in the figure to the left side and raise the embroidery frame a Press here to remove X The embroidery frame will separate from the embroidery frame holder d Pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot while raising the presser foot lever even further e Remove the embroidery frame CAUTION a a 1 Do not touch a button If a button is accidentally pre...

Страница 134: ...erns are completed by changing the upper thread according to the instructions displayed on the screen For details refer to Selecting an embroidery pattern page 137 b Character pattern There are 5 types of characters upper case lower case numbers symbols European characters For details refer to Selecting alphabet characters page 136 c Frame patterns 10 shapes such as squares and circles can be comb...

Страница 135: ...ypical color name TIME Time required for embroidering a When there are patterns that are not displayed on the screen when or is displayed the previous patterns subsequent patterns are displayed b Returns to the previous screen c Returns to the type selection screen The selected pattern is cancelled d Press this key to adjust language or change the thread color display or other settings e Press to ...

Страница 136: ...STER THREAD COUNTRY COTTON THREAD MADEIRA POLY THREAD MADEIRA RAYON THREAD SULKY THREAD ROBISON ANTON POLY THREAD DISPLAY UNIT The measurement units that are displayed can be selected mm inch LCD button Example Selecting alphabet characters When a specific pattern is selected press this key and then press to switch the display The sewing settings such as the specified alphabet character string and...

Страница 137: ... the end of each character the upper thread is changed as you sew Press this key again to cancel multi color The needle progresses one color or one stitch if pressed continuously 9 stitches to 30 stitches at a time and changes the position for starting the embroidery This is used when a specific color is not sewn or when restarting the sewing machine after power has been turned off in the middle o...

Страница 138: ...m different fonts sans serif and serif etc cannot be combined a Select the alphabet characters b Select the font c Enter the characters Memo z If a character is pressed by mistake press z To enter a space press _ Example Come on Memo z The characters you entered can be saved for later use For details refer to Saving patterns page 150 Switch between uppercase lowercase Switch among large medium sma...

Страница 139: ...revious page key and Next page key When is pressed the display of patterns moves backward forward 10 patterns X When a pattern is selected it can be embroidered Selecting a frame pattern 10 shapes such as squares and circles can be combined with 12 stitch types Memo z Refer to Frame patterns in the Quick reference guide for frame pattern shapes and stitches a Press X The frame shape selection scre...

Страница 140: ...an embroidery card in the embroidery card slot z When embroidery cards are not in use keep them in their storage cases z Use only embroidery cards manufactured for this machine Using unauthorized cards may cause your machine to operate incorrectly z Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine a Turn off the sewing machine b Insert the embroidery card in the embro...

Страница 141: ... color number set displayed for the thread colors can be changed Press Setting key and then change the setting in the setting screen For details refer to LCD liquid crystal display operation page 133 Example Embroidery thread number selected b Set the embroidery thread and thread the needle Refer to Threading the upper thread page 32 Note z Before using the needle threader be sure to lower the pre...

Страница 142: ...d at the beginning h Press Start stop button again X The embroidery begins again X Stitching stops automatically with reinforce ment after one color has been completed When automatic thread cutting is set the thread is cut i Set up embroidery thread for the next color and repeat steps b through h X When the last color is sewn Finished sewing will appear on the display Press and the display will re...

Страница 143: ...tton X The cut out for the appliqué piece is sewn and the sewing machine stops a Cut out line b Appliqué piece fabric X APPLIQUE POSITION will be displayed on the screen d Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame and cut it out along the cut out line Cut carefully along the stitching and remove the thread If it is not cut right on the stitching it will not be finished neatly e Stretch the base ...

Страница 144: ...ser foot lever and press Start stop button X The position for the appliqué is stitched and the sewing machine stops Memo z When APPLIQUE MATERIAL APPLIQUE POSITION and APPLIQUE are displayed a specific color thread does not appear Use a proper color thread to match the appliqué piece j Follow the instructions on the screen and change thread colors as you sew ...

Страница 145: ...just the layout a Layout within the frame b Display unit cm INCH c Available embroidery frames d Change position keys e Size key Layout key f Rotation key g Horizontal mirror image key h Trial key i Starting point key j Distance from the center k Embroidery size CAUTION Embroidery frame size The size of embroidery frame that can be used is displayed When the smaller mark is grayed out in the displ...

Страница 146: ... Returns to original size When the pattern was moved with the change position keys it returns to its original position Increases size Change position keys Moves the embroidery position up down left and right Layout key Press this key to move to rotation screen Rotation key Rotates the pattern 1 degree 10 degrees or 90 degrees at a time Press Back key to return to the previous screen Rotates the pa...

Страница 147: ...per thread is just visible on back of the fabric a Right side of fabric b Wrong side of fabric Upper thread is too tight The lower thread will be visible on the front of the fabric In this instance decrease the upper thread tension a Right side of fabric b Wrong side of fabric Upper thread is too loose The upper thread has slack In this instance increase the upper thread tension a Right side of fa...

Страница 148: ... X The stitching starting point is set to lower left of the design g Lower the presser foot and then press Start stop switch to begin sewing h When embroidering is finished trim the thread leaving the end of the thread longer than usual Then reset the fabric in the embroidery frame in a position where you can sew DEF a Embroidery start position b Embroidery end position i Enter DEF and press j Pre...

Страница 149: ... you have finished embroidering cut the thread Resewing When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn it can be resewn with the correct color a Press Start stop button to stop the sewing machine b Press c Press d Press Back one color to return to the beginning of the mistaken color Press one more time to go to previous color e Set up the correct color for the upper thread f Press Start stop butt...

Страница 150: ...e needle back about 10 stitches Forward one stitch increases the stitch number e Restart the embroidery Stopping while embroidering If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete check the current needle count and layout before turning off the sewing machine Memo z When the sewing machine is turned off the embroidery size and layout return to the original setting If you have changed the layout...

Страница 151: ... embroidery size and or layout before turning off the machine make the same setting changes again before restarting embroidering For details refer to Adjusting the layout and the size page 143 g Press h Press i Press Forward one color to move to the beginning of the color you want to embroider j Press Forward one stitch to increase the needle count If is pressed continuously it moves forward 1 9 3...

Страница 152: ... After the pattern is saved the initial screen appears again Note z Do not turn off the sewing machine while the pattern is being saved otherwise the pattern data may be lost Retrieving a pattern a Press Retrieve key X The saved patterns are displayed b Select the pattern you wish to retrieve Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key a Total amount of memory used Total amount of mem...

Страница 153: ...5 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Care and Maintenance 152 Troubleshooting 154 Index 165 ...

Страница 154: ...right side of the sewing machine CAUTION c Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either is attached d Loosen the presser foot holder screw and remove the presser foot holder page 45 and then loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle page 41 a Presser foot holder b Presser foot holder screw c Needle clamp screw e Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide...

Страница 155: ...ection c Spring Memo z Move the bobbin case right and left to make sure that the right side of the projection touches the spring and there is a space on the left side of the projection i Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on a Needle plate cover CAUTION a b c a b c b c Never use a bobbin case that is scratched Otherwise the upper thread ma...

Страница 156: ...age 41 The needle clamp screw is loose Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 39 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew Attach the presser foot ...

Страница 157: ... the presser foot is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the presser foot Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center The bobbin case is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the bobbin case Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin designed s...

Страница 158: ...ncorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine page 22 The upper thread is too tight The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread page 27 The fabric is wrinkled The upper thread was not threaded correctly or the bobbin is incorrectly installed Correctly thread the upper thread and correctly install the bobbin threa...

Страница 159: ...sh to sew page 70 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 59 The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the race page 152 The fabric does not feed The feed dogs are lowered Slide the drop feed lever to the right page 102 The stitch is too fine Lengthen the stitch length page 59 ...

Страница 160: ...thread guide cover page 32 page 33 The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread page 27 Objects are placed near the carriage or embroidery frame If the embroidery unit carriage or embroidery frame bumps into objects the pattern will be misaligned Do not place objects within the range of embroidery frame motion page 124 Material coming out of the embroidery frame i...

Страница 161: ...foot controller when the setting for adjusting the stitch width using the sewing speed controller is set to ON You have selected a pattern for which the stitch width control cannot be used page 58 4 The twin needle setting is selected while a pattern that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected 5 Upper thread broken Upper thread not set up correctly Upper thread has run out CAUTION Be sure...

Страница 162: ...tton was pressed while the presser foot was raised 12 The memory is full and the pattern cannot be saved 13 You pressed the back key or the embroidery key when a pattern was selected or the utility stitch key when a stitch is selected 14 You changed the stitch pattern settings and then tried to save them by pressing the manual memory key 15 You tried to select an embroidery pattern or change the l...

Страница 163: ...stop button or reverse reinforcement stitch button was pressed when no pattern is selected 21 Bobbin thread has run out Little bobbin thread remains 22 When the embroidery unit is attached 23 You tried to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame 24 The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case and the needle is bent and hitting the needle plate etc so the sewing m...

Страница 164: ...gn data saved in a hoop size not compatible with your machine has been selected 27 You try to retrieve a pattern downloaded as one for a different machine 28 The start stop button the embroidery key or the memory key is pressed in embroidery mode but the embroidery unit is not attached The embroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not attached 29 The bobbin winder is winding the bobbi...

Страница 165: ...hear two or four beeps If a key is pressed correct operation One beep sounds If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps sound If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew Canceling the operation beep Whe...

Страница 166: ...164 APPENDIX d Press OFF for the buzzer X The screen for changing the beep setting appears e Press Back key X The initial stitch screen appears again ...

Страница 167: ...read 19 134 crazy quilt stitching 99 cuffs 46 curve sewing 65 cutting thread 55 cutting thread automatically 62 cylindrical pieces 46 D darning 106 darning stitch 103 drop feed lever 11 E elastic tape 95 embroidering 118 139 embroidering pattern 139 embroidering steps 119 embroidery bobbin thread 9 embroidery card 138 embroidery card slot 11 138 embroidery character selection 136 embroidery foot i...

Страница 168: ... positioning fabric 50 power supply cord 17 power supply jack 11 17 power switch 11 17 preparations for embroidering 118 presser foot 11 presser foot holder 11 45 presser foot holder installation 45 presser foot holder removal 45 presser foot lever 10 presser foot replacement 43 previous page key 13 pulling up bobbin thread 29 Q quick reference guide 9 quilting 100 quilting guide 101 quilting stip...

Страница 169: ...automatic 62 thread guide 10 24 33 thread guide cover 10 24 33 thread guide disk 11 34 thread spools 31 thread take up lever 10 34 thread tension adjustment 59 145 threading 31 threading bobbin 22 threading needle 31 threading needle manually 36 tips 65 touch panel 13 trial sewing 65 triple stretch stitch 78 95 103 troubleshooting 154 turning machine on off 16 twin needle 9 twin needle sewing 36 U...

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