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UTILITY STITCHES

The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter.

Stitch Setting Chart .................................................................................................72

Overcasting Stitches................................................................................................78

Basic Stitching .........................................................................................................82

Blind Hem Stitching ................................................................................................84

Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing........................................................................87

Zipper Insertion.......................................................................................................94

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape ..................................................................99

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ..............................................................101

Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................................108

Eyelet Stitching......................................................................................................113

Decorative Stitching..............................................................................................114

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns ...................................................122

Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch)................................................................131

Содержание 885-V95

Страница 1: ... READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Be sure to read this document before using the machine We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference ...

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Страница 3: ...e plug and pull it out of the 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 Electrical Hazards This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter If you are not sure what ...

Страница 4: ...ents in the needle area Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate as it could cause the needle to break Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break 7 This machine is not a toy Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children The plastic bag that this ...

Страница 5: ... supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and 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 Children shall not play with the app...

Страница 6: ... 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 Presser Foot 43 Presser foot precautions 43 Replacing the presser foot 43 Removing and at...

Страница 7: ...Hem Stitching 84 Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 87 Buttonhole sewing 88 Button sewing 92 Zipper Insertion 94 Inserting a centered zipper 94 Inserting a side zipper 96 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 99 Stretch stitching 99 Elastic attaching 100 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 101 Appliqué stitching 102 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 103 Piecing 103 Quilting 104 Free motion quil...

Страница 8: ...ng Embroidery Patterns 150 Copyright information 150 Embroidery pattern types 150 LCD liquid crystal display operation 151 Selecting alphanumeric characters 154 Selecting an embroidery pattern 155 Selecting a frame pattern 155 Using an embroidery card 156 Embroidering 157 Checking the pattern before embroidering 157 Embroidering a pattern 158 Appliquéing 160 Editing and Saving Patterns 162 Adjusti...

Страница 9: ...in the machine and cannot be removed 183 When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat 186 List of symptoms 188 Error messages 193 Adjusting the LCD 197 Operation beep 197 Upgrading Your Machine s Software Using USB Media 198 Index 199 ...

Страница 10: ...nd of the thread wound onto the bobbin from loosening Bobbin clips can be stored inside of the accessory case cover g Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on dark fabrics h Seven point feed dogs Ensure smooth even feeding of multiple fabric layers and a variety of fabric weights page 12 i Quick set bobbin You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 27 j Eas...

Страница 11: ... cap small 130013 124 3 Monogramming foot N XD0810 031 19 Extra spool pin XE2241 001 4 Zipper foot I X59370 021 20 Spool net XA5523 020 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XZ5134 001 21 Foot controller XD0501 021 EU area XC8816 071 other areas 6 Blind stitch foot R XE2650 001 22 Scissors XC1807 121 7 Button fitting foot M XE2137 001 23 Disc shaped screwdriver XC1074 051 8 Seam ripper XZ5082 001 24 Embroide...

Страница 12: ...t authorized dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Embroidery bobbin thread black SAEBT999 EBT CEBN 2 Embroidery card 3 Embroidery set small H 2 cm W 6 cm H 1 inch W 2 1 2 inches SA431 EF61 4 Embroidery set large H 17 cm W 10 cm H 6 7 10 inches W 4 inches SA434 EF71 5 Water soluble stabilizer SA52...

Страница 13: ...ppear in the LCD f Operation panel page 14 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 141 Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit h Presser foot lever page 54 Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot i Operation buttons page 13 Use these buttons to oper...

Страница 14: ...er 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 54 Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch c Embroidery card slot page 156 Insert the embroidery card d USB port for a USB flash drive USB flash memory In orde...

Страница 15: ...hes 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 57 d Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 59 CAUTION No...

Страница 16: ...t page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD e Memory key Press to save character embroidery combined stitch patterns My Custom Stitch patterns etc in the sewing machine s memory f Utility stitch key Press this key to select a utility stitch or decorative stitch or to design a stitch pattern using the My Custom Stitch function g Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery h Se...

Страница 17: ...ting 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 and Large Pieces 46 ...

Страница 18: ...use When the machine does 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 ...

Страница 19: ...ion be sure to turn it off a 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: ...needle stop position Memo z Press Utility stitch key to display the screen for selecting the stitch type The details are explained in Stitch types page 51 z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached The details are explained in Selecting an embroidery pattern page 155 z Refer to Error messages page 193 for messages displayed on the LCD z Depending on the model of sewing ...

Страница 21: ...r or not to display the opening screen when the power is turned on There are models where this cannot be changed Initial needle position Selects whether 1 Straight stitch left or 3 Straight stitch middle that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on Language Allows the language used in the screens to be changed English German French Italian Dutch Spanish Japanese Danish Norwegian Fi...

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: ...in thread a Bobbin winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin Only use the Bobbin part code SA156 SFB 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: ...nd 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 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 round...

Страница 26: ...Adjusting the thread tension page 62 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin g 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: ...ad is displayed on the LCD screen Note z Do not get away from the machine while winding the bobbin Make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly If the bobbin thread is wound incorrectly press Start stop button or operate the foot controller immediately to stop the bobbin winding n n When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow press Start stop button once to stop the machine When the foot...

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 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 ...

Страница 29: ...obbin 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 des...

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: ...ee 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 a Thread the upper thread Refer to Upper Threading page 31 b Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case Refer to steps c th...

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: ...r 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 a thread weight of 130 20 or lower Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination For details on the correct combination of needles and ...

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: ...resser 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 will not be able to secure the thread in the thread spring guide It may cause incorrect thread tension z Make sure that the presser foot lever is raised before passing the thread behind the thread gui...

Страница 36: ...our 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 Turn off the machine n 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 fron...

Страница 37: ...pper thread page 32 z q Raise the needle threader lever slowly a Needle threader lever r 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 s Pass the end of the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread toward the rear of the machine a 5cm 2 inches X The upper threadin...

Страница 38: ...nd the extra spool pin For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Setting Chart page 72 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 Threading the upper thread page 32 c Manua...

Страница 39: ...ight 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 51 See Stitch Setting Chart page 72 for stitches that use a twin needle CAUTION The needle threader cann...

Страница 40: ...to Starting to sew page 55 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 tu...

Страница 41: ...amage 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 fabric...

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: ... in the needle plate d 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 damaged f Wi...

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: ...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 causing the ...

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: ... 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 attaching re...

Страница 48: ...d 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 reconnect the flat bed attachment Using extension table The cover of the embroidery unit can be used as the extension table This is useful for sewing large pieces a Cover of embroidery unit extension table CAUTION a Remove the ...

Страница 49: ...t stops Memo If the extension table is not stable or its height is improper adjust its height by turning the rubber ends of legs d When you have finished sewing remove the extension table by pulling it to the left Then reinstall the flat bed attachment to its original position e Turn back the extension table and then store the two legs in their original positions Memo When you do not use the exten...

Страница 50: ...48 GETTING READY ...

Страница 51: ...2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Sewing 50 Setting the Stitch 61 Useful Functions 64 Useful Sewing Tips 68 ...

Страница 52: ... stitch 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 ...

Страница 53: ...tiple decorative stitches h Combined utility stitches Can be combined You can sew with combinations from 39 utility stitches i Decorative satin stitches Can be combined There are 9 decorative satin stitches j Cross stitches Can be combined You can select from 7 cross stitches You can sew combinations of multiple decorative stitches k Patterns saved in the machine s memory You can retrieve a saved ...

Страница 54: ...ecify 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 Chapter3 UTILITY STITCHES which begins from page 72 Note z When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears on the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wr...

Страница 55: ...ting stitching page 51 to display the screen where a stitch type can be selected b Select the character style c Select the characters If a wrong character was selected press to erase the character and then select the correct character To select a different character style press and then select the desired character style Press to view a sample of the selected pattern Example BUS ...

Страница 56: ... 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 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 p...

Страница 57: ...r 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 to stop th...

Страница 58: ...slower 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 59: ... reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread a a Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching then lower the presser foot 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 55 a Start stop button X The machine starts sewing z Do not...

Страница 60: ...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 61: ...n 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 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 thread will be cut automatically when sewing is fin...

Страница 62: ...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 63: ...ider 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...

Страница 64: ... 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 an...

Страница 65: ...upper 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 ...

Страница 66: ...ng machine is set 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 d Position the fabric under the p...

Страница 67: ...et 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 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 51 c Press on the screen X You get and the sewing machine is set ...

Страница 68: ...rcement 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 a Turn on the machine X The LCD comes on b Select a stitch For details on selecting ...

Страница 69: ...c Set 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 stitc...

Страница 70: ...bric 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 fabric Turn the ...

Страница 71: ...wing the fabric to be fed After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to its original angle CAUTION Sewing hook and loop fastener CAUTION Note z Before starting to sew baste the fabric and hook and loop together Make sure that the needle passes through the hook and loop fastener by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook and loop fastener before sewing And then sew the edg...

Страница 72: ...the needle plate Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot aligned with a fixed distance from the 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 stit...

Страница 73: ... Stitching 82 Blind Hem Stitching 84 Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 87 Zipper Insertion 94 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 99 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 101 Reinforcement Stitching 108 Eyelet Stitching 113 Decorative Stitching 114 Sewing the Various Built in Decorative Patterns 122 Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch 131 ...

Страница 74: ...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 75: ... 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 0 0 7 0 0...

Страница 76: ...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 77: ... 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 78: ... 10 N No No Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Satin stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N Yes No Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 Cross stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 N No No Yes Not possible Yes Decorative satin stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 N No Yes Yes length only Yes Combined utility stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No No Yes length only Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2...

Страница 79: ... 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Character stitches Script font 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Large No No Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Character stitches Outline style 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Large Small No No Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21...

Страница 80: ... 51 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 thi...

Страница 81: ...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 82: ...e 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 ...

Страница 83: ...he 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 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 ...

Страница 84: ... page 51 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 85: ...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 86: ...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 mediumweight fabrics 00 3m o3 2 0 1 16 1 0...

Страница 87: ...t a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 h Remove the flat bed attachment and make free arm sewing possible For details on free arm sewing refer to Free arm sewing page 46 i Slide the item 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 f...

Страница 88: ...at the needle slightly catches the fold Thick fabric Normal fabric If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle does not catch the hem fold press to adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold Thick fabric Normal fabric Memo z For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 61 l l Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide m Remove the bast...

Страница 89: ...A 49 Horizontal buttonholes 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 ...

Страница 90: ...nhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Reference marks 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 presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if Start stop but...

Страница 91: ...ample For 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...

Страница 92: ... button X The threads are cut and the needle is raised i Raise the presser foot lever and then remove the fabric Memo z If programmed thread cutting is set the sewing machine will sew reinforcement stitching and then cut the thread automatically at the end of the stitching Refer to Automatically cutting the thread page 65 z When you cut the threads by using the thread cutter on the side of the mac...

Страница 93: ...ty of the stitching Adjust the stitch length Memo z For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 62 z If the fabric does not feed for example if it is too thick decrease the density of the stitching Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width Memo z For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 61 z Before sewing buttonholes check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial...

Страница 94: ...e a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine Buttons with two or with four holes can be attached a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached b Raise the presser foot lever and then slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the ...

Страница 95: ... Start sewing Set the sewing speed controller to the left so that the speed will be slow X The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches Note z Do not press Thread cutter button i i Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the be...

Страница 96: ... stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 82 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 mm...

Страница 97: ...the presser foot page 43 h Select stitch 3 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 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 98: ...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 99: ... other side of the zipper to the fabric a Basting stitching m Attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the left pin in step g change it to the right 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 countercloc...

Страница 100: ... 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 101: ...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 102: ...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 51 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 103: ...nding 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...

Страница 104: ...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 51 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 105: ... 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 51 Memo z The piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD d 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 ...

Страница 106: ...d b Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder For details refer 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 walk...

Страница 107: ...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 108: ...the 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 51 f Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut and then move the fabric at a consistent pa...

Страница 109: ... 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 e Press Back key X The initial screen appears again f Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 g While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width Slide the...

Страница 110: ...rners 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 the c...

Страница 111: ...ct stitch 60 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 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 presse...

Страница 112: ...ent stitching and then cut the thread automatically at the end of the stitching Refer to Automatically cutting the thread page 65 z When you cut the threads by using the thread cutter on the side of the machine or scissors first press Needle position button once to raise the needle then raise the presser foot lever and pull the fabric to the left side of the machine and then cut the threads Refer ...

Страница 113: ...Length 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 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 51 d Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the area ...

Страница 114: ... cut and the needle is raised h Raise the presser foot lever and then remove the fabric Memo z If programmed thread cutting is set the sewing machine will sew reinforcement stitching and then cut the thread automatically at the end of the stitching Refer to Automatically cutting the thread page 65 z When you cut the threads by using the thread cutter on the side of the machine or scissors first pr...

Страница 115: ...ewing 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 116: ...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 stitc...

Страница 117: ...e presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 d Select stitch 32 or 33 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 51 e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 61 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 ...

Страница 118: ...ouses 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 51 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 with a...

Страница 119: ...ull 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 62 and Adjusting the thread tension page 62 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 t...

Страница 120: ...ong 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 51 and Adjusting the thread tension page 62 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 side...

Страница 121: ... the 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...

Страница 122: ...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 51 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 le...

Страница 123: ...izontal 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 51 d Sew along the center of t...

Страница 124: ...or not stabilizer material is used the desired result may not be achieved Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project In addition while sewing be sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order to prevent the fabric from slipping Sewing patterns a Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 43 b Select a stitch For details refer to steps ...

Страница 125: ...ging the pattern size The size of character stitches in the Gothic font and outline style can be switched between large and small However the size of other patterns cannot be changed a Select a stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 51 b Press until the desired size is selected c Repeat steps a and b Memo z The large pattern size is the default If the small patt...

Страница 126: ...from Adjusting the character spacing The space between alphanumeric characters can be adjusted a Press Utility stitch key on the operation panel and then select characters b Press Setting key c Press for character spacing Press to increase the character spacing Press to decrease the character spacing Memo z The default setting is 00 The number less than 00 cannot be set z The result of adjusting t...

Страница 127: ...ch key on the operation panel and select Decorative stitch X The screen containing the various decorative stitches appears c Select X The pattern alignment stitch is selected d Start sewing X The pattern for making the adjustment is sewn X The sewing machine stops after sewing the pattern has finished e Check the sewn pattern If the part of the pattern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniform...

Страница 128: ...n be combined a Touch Utility stitch key on the operation panel and select the stitch type Select any one of the decorative stitch satin stitch cross stitch decorative satin stitch characters or combined utility stitch types b Select the first pattern X The first pattern is selected and appears on the screen When the sewing is started the selected pattern is sewn repeatedly until the sewing machin...

Страница 129: ...mbined pattern can be saved for later use For details refer to Saving patterns page 129 Repeating patterns When multiple stitches are combined the sewing machine stops when the pattern displayed on the screen has been completed Use the following operations to sew a combined pattern repeatedly a a After the patterns have been combined press X turns to and you can now sew the specified pattern repea...

Страница 130: ...attern When the specified pattern is not displayed on the screen check the pattern using the following steps a Press X The screen for checking the pattern is displayed b Press and confirm the pattern c Press Back key X The initial screen appears again Memo z The combined pattern can be saved for later use For details refer to Saving patterns page 129 ...

Страница 131: ...rn is saved the initial screen appears again 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 Recall the saved pattern X The screen for selecting a pocket appears b Select the pocket where the combined pattern you wish to retrieve is saved indicates pockets where patterns are already saved X The selected pocket ...

Страница 132: ... where the pattern you wish to delete is saved indicates pockets where patterns are already saved X The selected pocket is shown in reverse highlighting and the saved pattern is displayed c Check the contents and then press X The confirmation message is displayed d Press X The saved pattern and the pocket are deleted ...

Страница 133: ... the pattern as one continuous line and with the start point and the end point of the design at the same height b If the pattern will be repeated determine the space between the repeating patterns c Mark the points in the pattern that are positioned at intersections in the grid and then link those points with a continuous straight line d Determine the sewing order For a more attractive stitch clos...

Страница 134: ...ives triple stitching e Specify the coordinates of the second point and then press f Repeat steps d through e to specify each point If you make a mistake entering a point press and the previous point is erased Memo z If you want to edit the pattern press You can insert delete and move points if you have entered at least two points For details refer to Editing the pattern data page 133 g g After al...

Страница 135: ...e point Inserting a new point You can add a new point halfway between the selected point and the next point a Select the point just before the position you want to insert a new point using or Press to jump to the first point Press to jump to the last point b Press X A new point is inserted halfway between the selected point and the next point a Selected point b Next point c New point Memo z If you...

Страница 136: ... 3 8 35 8 28 10 2 9 37 12 29 5 0 10 35 14 30 10 2 11 32 14 31 16 1 12 30 11 32 19 0 13 30 5 33 23 0 14 29 3 34 22 6 15 26 8 35 17 10 16 24 10 36 22 6 17 18 13 37 23 0 18 13 14 38 19 0 19 12 14 39 42 0 20 13 12 Point Point 1 0 0 21 16 10 2 3 5 22 18 12 3 5 8 23 21 13 4 8 11 24 25 14 5 12 13 25 28 14 6 17 14 26 33 13 7 20 14 27 37 11 8 24 13 28 41 8 9 27 12 29 43 5 10 29 11 30 44 0 11 31 9 12 32 6 1...

Страница 137: ...ter Embroidering Neatly 136 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 138 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 141 Preparing the Fabric 144 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 148 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 150 Embroidering 157 Editing and Saving Patterns 162 Using the Memory Function 169 ...

Страница 138: ... to Optional accessories page 10 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 139: ...er to Winding 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 144 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 148 7 Patt...

Страница 140: ...he handwheel mark is at the top position b 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 embroiderin...

Страница 141: ...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 142: ...r 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 if one of...

Страница 143: ...ay cause malfunctions a Carriage Attaching the embroidery unit Remove the cover of the embroidery unit and get the embroidery unit ready a a Turn off the sewing machine Note z Always turn off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit It may cause malfunctions b b Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left a Flat bed attachment Do not move the sewing machine with the embroidery unit...

Страница 144: ... 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 fo...

Страница 145: ... step is skipped the carriage will not move into a correct position you cannot put the embroidery cover on the embroidery unit c 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 b...

Страница 146: ...frame 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 o...

Страница 147: ...e 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 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 removin...

Страница 148: ...he 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 149: ...efer to page 145 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 150: ...y 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 pattern may not turn out correctly CAUTION Do ...

Страница 151: ...der 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 Do not touch the start stop button needle position button or reverse reinforcement stitch button I...

Страница 152: ...55 b Alphanumeric character patterns There are 6 types of characters upper case lower case numbers symbols European characters For details refer to Selecting alphanumeric characters page 154 c Frame patterns 10 shapes such as squares and circles can be combined with 12 stitch types For details refer to Selecting a frame pattern page 155 d Embroidery card Press when selecting patterns from an embro...

Страница 153: ...ical 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 ge...

Страница 154: ... 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 alphanumeric characters When a specific pattern is selected press this key and then press to switch the display The sewing settings such as the specified alphanumeric character string...

Страница 155: ... 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 156: ... different fonts sans serif and serif etc cannot be combined a a Select the alphanumeric 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 174 Switch between uppercase lowercase Switch among large mediu...

Страница 157: ...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 a Press X The frame shape selection sc...

Страница 158: ...n 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 a Turn off the sewing machine b Insert the embroidery card in the embr...

Страница 159: ...cate the embroidering position Closely watch the frame to check that the pattern will be sewn at the correct place a After selecting the embroidery pattern press X The embroidery screen is displayed b Press X The layout screen is displayed c Press X The frame moves to indicate the entire embroidering area CAUTION Make sure the needle is up when the embroidery frame is moving If the needle is down ...

Страница 160: ...Setting key and then change the setting in the setting screen For details refer to LCD liquid crystal display operation page 151 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 presser foot c c Pass the thread through the embroidery foot hole and hold...

Страница 161: ...ad at the beginning h h Press Start stop button again X The embroidery begins again X Stitching stops automatically with reinforcement 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 ...

Страница 162: ...on 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 fa...

Страница 163: ...sser 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 j Follow the instructions on the screen and change thread colors as you sew ...

Страница 164: ...st 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 display...

Страница 165: ...screen Decreases size 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 ...

Страница 166: ...rect when upper 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 Righ...

Страница 167: ...turn it to 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 p...

Страница 168: ...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 button to cont...

Страница 169: ...ch to move the 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 chang...

Страница 170: ...y 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 162 g 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 30 stitch...

Страница 171: ...emo z Letters and numerals can be used in folder names and file names In addition if the folder or file name contains no more than eight characters the entire name will appear on the screen If the name is more than eight characters long only the first six characters followed by and a number appear as the name This applies to folders and dst embroidery data files only Precautions on Using the Compu...

Страница 172: ...nnot be transferred to the machine because the machine cannot recognize the contents of the USB media In this case reduce the number of files including folders saved in the USB media In addition if the embroidery designs contain too many colors this number may vary within the designs themselves it may not be possible to transfer an embroidery pattern to the machine even if there are less than 200 ...

Страница 173: ...s may not be retrieved into the machine correctly b Insert the USB media into the USB port on the computer a USB port on the computer b USB media c The Removable Disk icon appears in Computer My computer on the computer d Copy the embroidery data folders and or pattern files e Safely remove the USB media from the USB port on the computer Refer to Caution below a USB port on the computer b USB medi...

Страница 174: ...ical order z pes files are displayed in thumbnail size image and dst files are displayed by its name file format and file size Note z If the message Reduce the number of patterns appears the USB media may contain either more than 200 patterns including folders or the embroidery designs may contain too many colors although there may be no more than 200 patterns In this case unplug the USB media fro...

Страница 175: ...hen you have selected a folder X Pattern files in the folder are displayed Go to step i When you have selected a pattern X The pattern is shown in reverse highlighting Skip to step j i Select the pattern you wish to retrieve a Folder name Displayed in up to 6 characters only when a folder is selected To return to the root directory press j Press 1 The display of this part differs depending on the ...

Страница 176: ...d 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 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 ...

Страница 177: ... APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Care and Maintenance 176 Troubleshooting 178 Upgrading Your Machine s Software Using USB Media 198 Index 199 ...

Страница 178: ...posed to extremely low temperatures Exposed to extreme temperature changes Exposed to high humidity or steam Near a flame heater or air conditioner Outdoor or exposed to direct sunlight Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments Note z In order to extend the life of this machine periodically turn it on and use it Storing this machine for an extended period of time without using it may reduce ...

Страница 179: ... may not operate correctly h Insert the bobbin case so that the U mark on the bobbin case aligns with the mark on the race Align the U and marks a U mark b mark c Bobbin case Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case 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 a a b c a b N...

Страница 180: ...er side of fabric b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower thread Cause Incorrect lower threading If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the lower thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For this reason the thread is visible from the upper side of the fab...

Страница 181: ... noise is made and sewing cannot continue Looking under the fabric there is tangled thread in the bobbin case Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy check details Remove the tangled thread and then correct...

Страница 182: ... 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 f 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 b Thread guide spring c Thread d When th...

Страница 183: ...d behind the needle bar thread guide The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand as shown a Needle bar thread guide j Next use the needle threader to thread the needle Continue with the procedure in Threading the upper thread page 34 a a ...

Страница 184: ... thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches Refer to Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types page 39 to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are being used Cause 3 The setting selected for the upper thread tension is not appropriate Refer to Adju...

Страница 185: ...e needle out of the fabric and then remove the needle Refer to Checking the needle page 40 d Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder Refer to Replacing the Presser Foot page 43 and Removing and attaching the presser foot holder page 45 e Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it If the fabric can be removed remove it Continue with the following steps to clean the race f Remove the ne...

Страница 186: ...es at the needle plate mounting base and then fit the needle plate onto the machine o Lightly finger tighten the screw on the right side of the needle plate Then use the disc shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the left side Finally firmly tighten the screw on the right side Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in the ...

Страница 187: ... the needle contacts the needle plate remove the needle plate and then install it again starting with step C in Removing the fabric from the machine page 184 a Hole in the needle plate b Handwheel d Select stitch 7 At this time increase the stitch length and width to their maximum settings For details on changing the settings refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 61 and Adjusting the stitch len...

Страница 188: ...e 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 remove your foot from the foot contr...

Страница 189: ...bbin from the shaft k Hold the thread end with your left hand and wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your right hand as shown below l Wind the bobbin again Note z Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the bobbin winding thread guide correctly page 24 ...

Страница 190: ...re 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 that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 72 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 62 The fabric is pulled too much Lightly guide the fabric The spool is incorrec...

Страница 191: ...t 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 specifically for this machine page 22 Bobbin threa...

Страница 192: ...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 193: ...sh to sew page 72 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 62 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 176 The fabric does not feed The feed dogs are lowered Slide the drop feed lever to the right page 106 The stitch is too fine Lengthen the stitch length page 62 ...

Страница 194: ...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 142 Material coming out of the embroidery frame i...

Страница 195: ...ng 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 107 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 to rethread the machine If you press Start...

Страница 196: ...n while no USB media is connected You tried to use imcompatible USB media 14 The start stop button reverse reinforcement stitch button or thread cutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised 15 The buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised 16 You tried to combine more than 70 decorative stitches satin...

Страница 197: ...sage will appear if embroidery patterns containing many colors have been saved on the USB media even if it contains data for no more than 200 patterns including folders 23 The start stop button was pressed after selecting a pattern which is saved in the machine s memory or entered from the USB port without pressing Retrieve key 24 The reverse reinforcement stitch button needle position button or t...

Страница 198: ...s machine Design data saved in a hoop size not compatible with your machine has been selected 33 The utility stitch key or the reverse reinforcement stitch button was pressed while the embroidery unit is attached 34 You try to retrieve a pattern downloaded as one for a different machine 35 The start stop button the embroidery key or the memory key is pressed in embroidery mode but the embroidery u...

Страница 199: ...p 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 When the sewing machine is purchased it is set to beep each time an ope...

Страница 200: ... are erased However saved embroidery patterns are not erased a Press and hold the Settings key while turning on the machine X The following screen appears b Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine The media device should only contain the upgrade file a USB port for media b USB media Note z When using USB media equipped with an access indicator the access indicator will begin flashing...

Страница 201: ...oss stitches 51 122 cuffs 46 curve sewing 68 custom stitches 131 cutting thread 59 cutting thread automatically 65 D darning 111 darning stitch 108 decorative stitches patterns 122 deleting saved pattern 130 design examples 134 designing stitch patterns 131 drop feed lever 12 92 E elastic tape 99 embroidering 136 158 embroidering pattern 158 embroidering steps 137 embroidery bobbin thread 9 embroi...

Страница 202: ...ccessories 10 overcasting stitches 78 P pant legs 46 parallel stitches 36 patchwork 103 pattern combinations 126 pattern embroidery 158 pattern realignment 125 pattern repetition 127 pattern retrieving 129 174 pattern saving 129 pattern sewing 122 123 pattern size 123 pattern deleting 130 piecing 103 piecing straight stitch 101 plug 17 positioning fabric 54 power supply cord 17 power supply jack 1...

Страница 203: ...61 107 stopping embroidering 167 straight stitch 72 82 94 stretch fabrics 99 stretch stitch 99 T thick fabrics 68 thin fabrics 70 thread cutter 11 thread cutter button 13 59 thread cutting 59 thread cutting automatic 65 thread guide 11 24 33 thread guide cover 11 24 33 thread guide disk 12 34 thread spools 31 thread take up lever 11 34 thread tension adjustment 62 164 threading 31 threading bobbin...

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