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Stopping while embroidering

If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete, 
check the current needle count 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.

a

Press 

 (“Start/Stop” button) to stop the 

sewing machine. 

b

Check the current needle count on the screen 
and make a note of it.

If the needle count is not displayed, press 

 

(Settings key), and then use 

 to display 

the following screen.

Press 

 (Back key) to return to the 

embroidery screen. 

c

Press 

 (Embroidery key).

X

The confirmation message is displayed.

d

Press 

.

X

The selected pattern is deleted, and the 
screen for selecting the embroidery pattern 
type is displayed.

e

Turn off the sewing machine.

• Always detach the embroidery unit when you 

move the sewing machine. 

f

Turn on the sewing machine and select the 
pattern.

g

Press 

.

Содержание CPS5XVY

Страница 1: ...Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Operation Manual CPS5XV Y GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX ...

Страница 2: ...erence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Conne...

Страница 3: ... adjustment While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual such as an odor heat discoloration or deformation stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord 4Always keep your work area clear Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint dust and loose cloth D...

Страница 4: ...he machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your local authorized Brother dealer Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Use only the interface cable USB cable included with this machine Save these instructions The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are ...

Страница 5: ...nstalling the bobbin 27 Upper Threading 29 About the spool of thread 29 Threading the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle 34 Pulling up the bobbin thread 37 Replacing the Needle 38 Needle precautions 38 Needle types and their uses 39 Checking the needle 40 Replacing the needle 40 Replacing the Presser Foot...

Страница 6: ...zag foot J 80 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 81 Basic Stitching 83 Basting 83 Basic stitching 83 Blind Hem Stitching 85 Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 87 Buttonhole sewing 88 Button sewing 92 Zipper Insertion 94 Inserting a centered zipper 94 Inserting a side zipper 96 Zipper piping Insertion 99 Inserting a centered zipper 99 Inserting a piping 100 Sewing Stretch Fa...

Страница 7: ...ving the embroidery unit 150 Preparing the Fabric 151 Attaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric 151 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 152 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 155 Attaching the embroidery frame 155 Removing the embroidery frame 156 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 157 Copyright information 157 Embroidery pattern types 157 LCD liquid crystal display operation 158 Selec...

Страница 8: ...ntenance 180 Cleaning the machine surface 180 Cleaning the race 180 Troubleshooting 182 Error messages 187 Adjusting the LCD 190 Operation beep 190 Canceling the operation beep 191 Upgrading Your Machine s Software 192 Index 193 ...

Страница 9: ...can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 23 b Built in stitches You can select from the built in stitches available including utility stitches and decorative stitches page 68 c Quick set bobbin You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 27 d Automatic thread cutting The thread can be cut automatically after sewing page 60 e Embroidery You can embroider built in embroide...

Страница 10: ... can be used on this machine model NV1200 z The screw for the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer Part code XA4813 051 z The organized accessory tray is available through your authorized dealer Part code XC4489 051 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 14 2 needles B...

Страница 11: ... Adjustable zipper piping foot SA161 F036N XC1970 002 30 Embroidery set extra large multi position H 30 cm W 13 cm H 12 inches W 5 inches SA445 EF85 EF85 XD0601 002 10 Non stick foot SA114 F007N XC1949 002 11 Open toe foot SA147 F027N XC1964 002 31 Embroidery bobbin thread white SA EBT X81164 001 EBT CEN 12 Seam ripper X54243 051 13 Bobbin 4 SA156 SFB XA5539 151 32 Alternate bobbin case pink marki...

Страница 12: ...ry bobbin thread white SA EBT EBT CEN X81164 001 Embroidery bobbin thread black SAEBT999 EBT CEBN XC5520 001 2 Embroidery card 3 Embroidery set small H 2 cm W 6 cm H 1 inch W 2 1 2 inches SA442 EF82 EF82 XD0598 002 4 Embroidery set medium H 10 cm W 10 cm H 4 inches W 4 inches SA443 EF83 EF83 XD0599 002 5 Water solude stabilizer SA520 BM4 X81267 101 Stubilizer material for embroidery SA519 BM3 X811...

Страница 13: ...hen winding the bobbin g Operation panel From the operation panel stitch settings can be viewed and edited and operations for using the machine can be displayed page 14 h Knee lifter mounting slot Insert the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot i Embroidery unit connector slot Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit j Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to rai...

Страница 14: ... sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine b Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle The handwheel should be turned towards you counterclockwise c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card d USB port connector Plug the USB cable into the USB port connector e Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate Do not cover the...

Страница 15: ... button Press the Needle Position button to raise or lower the needle Pressing the button twice sews one stitch 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 54 e Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed CAUTION Note z Do not press Th...

Страница 16: ...ot displayed on the LCD e Memory key Press to enter character embroidery combined stitch patterns My Custom Stitch patterns etc into the sewing machine 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 Settings key Press to set the needle st...

Страница 17: ...autions 23 Winding the bobbin 23 Installing the bobbin 27 Upper Threading 29 About the spool of thread 29 Threading the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle 34 Pulling up the bobbin thread 37 Replacing the Needle 38 Needle precautions 38 Needle types and their uses 39 Checking the needle 40 Replacing the ne...

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: ...ne 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 sewing lamps and the LCD go off when the machine is turned off c Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power cord d Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing mac...

Страница 20: ...ead tension h Number of the selected stitch i Number of stitches contained in the selected stitch type j Horizontal mirror image k Automatic thread cutting l Automatic reverse reinforcement m Single twin needle sewing and needle stop position Stitch type selection screen Press Utility stitch key to display the screen for selecting the stitch type The details are explained in Selecting stitching pa...

Страница 21: ...e displayed only for embroidering mm INCH Embroidery tension Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering only for embroidering 8 to 8 Maxembroidery speed Specifies the maximum embroidering speed Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with each operation page 191 Opening screen Sets whether or not to display the opening screen when the power is turned on There are models where this canno...

Страница 22: ... Settings key on the operation panel X The settings screen appears c Press the item to be set Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key The items shown in reverse highlighting are the settings at the time of purchase Example Changing the needle stop position ...

Страница 23: ...tachment embroidery foot attachment presser foot replacement on the LCD a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Press Sewing machine help key on the operation panel X The sewing machine help screen appears c Press the item to be displayed a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment f Embroidery frame attachment g Embroidery f...

Страница 24: ...f you press Previous page key you return to the previous page Example Upper threading e After you finish looking press Back key two times X The initial stitch screen appears again Note z For details on each topic refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual ...

Страница 25: ...uld be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated 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 model...

Страница 26: ...e pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin g Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown with the rounded side on the left CAUTION 2 1 1 2 If the spool or the spool cap is not posi...

Страница 27: ...he upper thread will slightly increase Be sure to check the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the thread tension page 57 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin h While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand as shown pull the thread with your left hand and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front a Thread guide cover i Pass the thread unde...

Страница 28: ... Press Start Stop button once to start winding the bobbin a Start Stop button When the bobbin winding becomes slow press Start Stop button once to stop the machine CAUTION o Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around the bobbin p Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin from the shaft q Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the spool pin and then close...

Страница 29: ...icated e Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand CAUTION Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the i...

Страница 30: ...ead a Tension adjusting spring 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 X The bobbin threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading page 29 Memo z You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before sta...

Страница 31: ...of thread Information about the spools of thread is described below CAUTION When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break Three spool cap sizes are available large medium and small allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is...

Страница 32: ...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 Open the top cover e Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin a Spool pin b Spool cap f Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom CAUTION g ...

Страница 33: ...ot be threaded Be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter before threading the machine In addition before removing the upper thread be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter z This machine is equipped with a window that allows you to check the position of the take up lever Look through this window and check that the thread is correctly fed through the take up lever k Pass ...

Страница 34: ...cutter on the left side of the machine a Thread cutter Note z If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly lower the presser foot so that the thread is held in place before cutting the thread If this operation is performed skip step c z When using thread that quickly winds off the spool such as metallic thread it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut Therefore i...

Страница 35: ...e to press Needle Position button to raise the needle before using the needle threader Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader When using special thread thread with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker the wing needle or the twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader thread the needle as described below a Thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide For deta...

Страница 36: ...ith the upper thread Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle If the needle threader is used with the twin needle the sewing machine may be damaged d Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Insert the extra spool pin so that it is perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft a Bobbin winder shaft e Swing down t...

Страница 37: ...Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch For stitch selection see Selecting stitching page 49 See Stitch Setting Chart page 68 for stitches that use a twin needle Note z When using the pintuck foot sold separately to sew straight pintucks with the twin needle select the stitch with the center needle position CAUTION k Press X The screen for setting the twin needle appears When using the twin...

Страница 38: ...llel to each other 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 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 Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Do not try turning the f...

Страница 39: ...per thread with your left hand with the needle in the up position press Needle Position button twice to lower and raise the needle a Needle Position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up d Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread e Pull out about 10 15 cm 4 5 inches of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward...

Страница 40: ... needle Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous for example if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below CAUTION Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries ...

Страница 41: ...rchased CAUTION Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Needle Type Weight Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 80 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Satin Silk thread 50 Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30 50 90 14 100 16 Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 Tweed Silk threa...

Страница 42: ...eedle a Press Needle Position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle Position button b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever d Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover the hole in the needle plate Note z Before replacing the needle cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling int...

Страница 43: ... of the sewing machine may be damaged f With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper a Needle stopper g While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same way CAUTION 2 1 1 Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and s...

Страница 44: ...resser 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 needle to bend or break Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machin...

Страница 45: ... 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 stit...

Страница 46: ...er to Replacing the presser foot page 42 b Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Attaching the presser foot holder a Raise the presser foot lever b Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar c Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw usin...

Страница 47: ...ewing making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs a Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left 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 c When you are finished with free arm sewing install the flat bed attachment back in its original position ...

Страница 48: ...GETTING READY 46 ...

Страница 49: ...stitch length 57 Adjusting the thread tension 57 Useful Functions 59 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches 59 Automatically cutting the thread 60 Mirroring stitches 61 Useful Sewing Tips 62 Trial sewing 62 Changing the sewing direction 62 Sewing curves 62 Adjusting the presser foot pressure 62 Sewing thick fabrics 63 Sewing thin fabrics 64 Sewing stretch fabrics 64 Sewing leathers or...

Страница 50: ...details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 17 2 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 49 3 Attach the presser foot Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch Be sure to turn off the machine before replacing the presser foot For details on replacing the presser f...

Страница 51: ...he stitch number and settings are displayed e If necessary specify the setting for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc Memo z Uses of stitches and other stitch selections are explained in UTILITY STITCHES page 67 z Automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and other settings are explained in Useful Functions page 59 z The procedures for specifying the thread ...

Страница 52: ...n button c Place the fabric under the presser foot 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: ...rt Stop button X The machine starts sewing If you continue to hold the Start Stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed c When the end of the stitching is reached press Start Stop button once X The machine stops sewing with the needle down in the fabric d When you have finished sewing press Needle Position button X The needle is raised e Cut the th...

Страница 54: ... Pressing it down hard starts sewing too quickly X The machine starts sewing f When the end of the stitching is reached completely release the foot controller X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric g When you have finished sewing press Needle Position button X The needle is raised h Cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 54 Memo z When the foot contr...

Страница 55: ...itch button Keep Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching The machine sews at a slow speed when Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is held down a Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button X While Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button is held down reverse stitches are sewn d After sewing back to the beginning of the stitching release Reverse Reinforcemen...

Страница 56: ...to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching For details refer to Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches page 59 Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing cut the threads Using Thread Cutter button a When you wish to finish the stitching press Thread Cutter button once a Thread Cutter button X The threads are cut and the needl...

Страница 57: ... 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 X The needle is raised 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 1 a 1 ...

Страница 58: ...ag width can be adjusted to make the stitch wider or narrower Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower Each press of makes the zigzag stitch wider Memo z Press to return the setting to its default 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...

Страница 59: ... Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric and only the bobbin 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 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c...

Страница 60: ...upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric Each press of makes the thread tension tighter Memo z Press to return the setting to its default Note 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 bobb...

Страница 61: ... sewing machine is set for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching To turn automatic reverse reinforcement stitching off press When the sewing machine is turned off the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching setting is cancelled d Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press Start Stop button once a Start Stop button X After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the machine sta...

Страница 62: ... and press Start Stop button once a Start Stop button X Stitching starts after reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching e Once you have reached the end of the stitching press Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button once If stitching such as buttonholes and bar tacking that includes reinforcement stitching has been selected this operation is unnecessary X After the reverse stitching or reinforcemen...

Страница 63: ...titch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 49 c Press on the screen X It turns to and the pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored To turn the mirrored stitching off press Memo z Mirroring is not possible for buttonholes and other stitches where shows z When the sewing machine is turned off the mirroring setting is cancelled ...

Страница 64: ... 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 fabric using the needle as a pivot c Lower the presser foot lever and ...

Страница 65: ...ic does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot J is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level a Sewing direction a When you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot raise the presser foot lever b Press the black button presser foot holding pin on the left side of zigzag foot J Keep the button held in and lower the presser foot a Presser foot holding pin...

Страница 66: ...When sewing the fabrics that may stick to the presser foot such as leathers or coated fabrics change the presser foot to the non stick foot a Leather Sewing an even seam allowance To sew an even seam start sewing so that the seam allowance is to the right of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate Aligni...

Страница 67: ...rs d Inches e Needle plate f 1 6 cm 5 8 inch Hands free raising and lowering of the presser foot Using the knee lifter you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee leaving both hands free to handle the fabric Installing the knee lifter a Turn off the sewing machine b Insert the knee lifter into the mounting slot on the front of the sewing machine in the lower right corner Align the tabs...

Страница 68: ...ee press the knee lifter to the right Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right X The presser foot is raised c Release the knee lifter X The presser foot is lowered CAUTION While sewing keep your knee away from the knee lifter If the knee lifter is pressed while the sewing machine is operating the needle may break or the machine may be damaged ...

Страница 69: ...d Elastic Tape 101 Stretch stitching 101 Elastic attaching 101 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 103 Appliqué stitching 104 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 105 Piecing 105 Quilting 107 Free motion quilting 108 Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller 109 Reinforcement Stitching 111 Triple stretch stitching 111 Bar tack stitching 111 Darning 113 Eyelet Stitching 115 Horizontal Stitchi...

Страница 70: ...ent No 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 medium weight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 ...

Страница 71: ...ound 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 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement No 29 J Patchwork stitching decorative stitching...

Страница 72: ...tching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 0 1 8 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement No 46 N Decorative stitching smocking stitching 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 No Reinforcement No 47 N Decorative stitching smocking stitching heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No Buttonhole stitch 48 A Horizont...

Страница 73: ... Automatic reinforcement No Side cutter 63 S 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 No Reinforcement No 64 S Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 No Reinforcement No 65 S Overcasting on thin and medium weight fabrics while cutting the fabric 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4...

Страница 74: ...13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Satin stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N Yes Not possible Large No Yes Not possible Yes Not possible 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Cross stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Large No Yes Not possible Yes 11 12 13 14 15 Decorative satin stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Large Small Yes Yes length only Yes Combined utility stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Страница 75: ... 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 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 56 57...

Страница 76: ...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 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 Stitch Type Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping ...

Страница 77: ... be combined There are 97 characters including letters symbols and numbers in the outline style f Decorative stitches Can be combined You can select from 31 decorative stitches including leaves flowers and hearts You can sew combinations of multiple decorative stitches g Satin stitches Can be combined You can select from 18 satin stitches You can sew combinations of multiple decorative stitches h ...

Страница 78: ...ty stitches begin on page 79 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 wrong presser foot is installed turn off the sewing machine attach the correct presser foot and then select the desired stitch again Memo z For details on adjusting the stitch width and le...

Страница 79: ...cific settings for a stitch so that they can be used later press after changing the settings to save the new settings with the selected stitch This feature can be used only with utility stitches To use a stitch length of 2 0 mm for the straight stitch a Select a straight stitch b Press Memo z The default stitch length is 2 5 mm c Set the stitch length to 2 0 mm d Press To reset the selected stitch...

Страница 80: ...orcement stitching etc are saved not just the setting that was changed When the same stitch pattern is selected the last settings saved are displayed even if the machine was turned off If the settings are changed again or if is pressed to reset the setting to its default the new settings are not saved unless is pressed another time Even if is pressed the settings for programmed thread cutting and ...

Страница 81: ...tch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 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 stit...

Страница 82: ...nting 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 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 4 1 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 ...

Страница 83: ... with the 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 s...

Страница 84: ...he fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter a Guide plate 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 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 Memo z The side cutter can ...

Страница 85: ...he needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching 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 20 3 4 5 30 3 16 1 3 16 J Straightstitch left needle position 1 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reverse stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 3...

Страница 86: ...er 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 the presser foot align...

Страница 87: ...wrong side facing up a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 e 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 Stitch Name Pattern Ap...

Страница 88: ... width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric If the 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 For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 56 g Sew with the fold o...

Страница 89: ...abrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 51 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 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 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 54 Bound buttonholes 5 0 3 16 0 0 ...

Страница 90: ...tching The names of parts of buttonhole 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 a Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole a Marks on fabric b Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will be put through the...

Страница 91: ... guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch 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 refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 e Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole f...

Страница 92: ...tion 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 For keyhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole a Eyelet punch When using ...

Страница 93: ... piece of fabric Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics use a gimp thread a Hook 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 refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 d Select stitch 52 or 53 e Adjust the stitch width to the thicknes...

Страница 94: ...ot M For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 d Select stitch 61 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 Since 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 lo...

Страница 95: ...thread j When you are finished attaching the button slide the drop feed lever to to the right as seen from the rear of the machine to raise the feed dogs Memo z The feed dog position switch is normally set to the right side as seen from the rear of machine z The feed dogs come up when you start sewing again Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank attach the button with space b...

Страница 96: ... of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 83 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 Appli...

Страница 97: ... page 42 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 2 1 I When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to c...

Страница 98: ...bric 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 edge of the fabric having t...

Страница 99: ...r 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 counterclockwis...

Страница 100: ... c 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 raise the presser foot lever and then open the zipper and continue sewing p Remove the basting stitching When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or bre...

Страница 101: ...the screw that holds the presser foot If the screw is loose the needle may break and cause injures c Select stitch 1 d Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot a Positioning screw e Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed dog f Change the needle position so that the needle does not touch the presser foot For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 56 ...

Страница 102: ...ed inside out as shown below a Fabric b Piping c Fabric b Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable zipper piping foot on the previous page c Sew along the piping d After sewing turn fabric pieces After adjusting the needle position slowly turn the handwheel toward you and check the needle does not touch counterclockwise the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend...

Страница 103: ...cessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used a Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric a Elastic tape b Pin b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm ...

Страница 104: ...e elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break ...

Страница 105: ... 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 25 Attaching appliqués and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 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 7 32 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 p...

Страница 106: ...o the fabric that it will be attached to a Basting stitching d Attach the open toe foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 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 corn...

Страница 107: ... 7 mm 1 4 inch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot a Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select stitch 21 or 22 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 The piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD d Sew with the side of the presse...

Страница 108: ...ting foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select stitch 3 d Align the mark at the upper edge of the 1 4 inch quilting foot with the upper edge of the fabric Align the right edge of the fabric with the right edge of the narrow part of the 1 4 inch quilting foot a Mark on 1 4 inch quilting foot b Beginning of stitching When sewing with a seam allowance align the left edge o...

Страница 109: ...ot 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 Selecting stitching page 49 f Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and hold fabric taut while sewing Note z When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium z When quilting use a 90 14 home sewin...

Страница 110: ...wer the feed dogs using the drop feed lever so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction When free motion quilting use the following instructions with the optional quilting foot a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder Refer to Removing and attaching the presser foot holder page 44 b Secure the quilting foot with the presser foot holder screw The pin on the quilting foot sh...

Страница 111: ...roller A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the sewing speed controller the stitch width can quickly and easily be adjusted In this case the sewing speed is adjusted with the foot controller a Connect the foot controller For details refer to Starting to sew page 51 b Attach zigzag ...

Страница 112: ...ft to make the width narrower Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller h When you are finished sewing set the stitch width control setting back to OFF Memo z Although the stitching result differs depending on the type of fabric being sewn and the thickness of the thread being used for best results adjust the stitch length to between...

Страница 113: ...desired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot A...

Страница 114: ...e the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size a Do not reduce the gap e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket 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 machine automatically sews reinf...

Страница 115: ...between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Length of darning c 5 mm 3 16 inch d 7 mm 1 4 inch b Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 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 darned and then lo...

Страница 116: ...sitioned behind the bracket 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 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 fabr...

Страница 117: ...g of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever e Start sewing X Once sewing is completed the 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 light weight thread is used ...

Страница 118: ...the beginning of the stitching and then start sewing Lower the needle at the upper right corner X The fabric is fed toward the back of the machine as usual e After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 68 f Start sewing X The fabric is fed to the right g After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 1 Stitch Name Pattern Appli...

Страница 119: ...the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 69 j Start sewing X The fabric is fed to the left k After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 1 again l After sewing 3 to 5 stitches at the beginning of the stitching stop the sewing machine Memo z The feeding direction of the fabric differs depending on the stitch that is selected Be sure to guide the...

Страница 120: ...cking stitch 31 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 32 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 33 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Scallop stitch 27 Satin 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 N Hemstitching 39 Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 3 5 1 8 1 5...

Страница 121: ...r 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 56 f Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric g After sewing is finished remove the paper Hemstitching 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 1 5 7 0 1...

Страница 122: ... by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric a Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 b Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the ...

Страница 123: ...itching The gathers that look like shells are called shell tucks They are used to decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics a Fold the fabric along the bias b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select stitch 20 and then increase the thread tension For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 and Adjusting the thread tension pa...

Страница 124: ...y quilt a Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 b Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances a Wrong side of fabric b 7 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance c Straight stitch c Select stitch 28 29 or 30 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew ...

Страница 125: ... eye of the needle from the front to the back For details refer to Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader page 33 b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 or 47 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 When sewing with the wing needle select a sti...

Страница 126: ...ming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 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 e Press on the LCD X The pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored f Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitchi...

Страница 127: ... 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 refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 c Select stitch 42 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 49 d Sew along the center of the unfrayed section 1 N ...

Страница 128: ...n and whether 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 42 b Select a stitch For details r...

Страница 129: ...s the default If the small pattern size is selected small patterns can be combined and connected z If multiple patterns have been combined the size of each selected pattern can be specified Changing the stitch density If a decorative satin stitch has been selected the stitch density can be changed a Press Utility stitch key on the operation panel and select Decorative satin stitch b Select a decor...

Страница 130: ... for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations a Press Utility stitch key on the operation panel and select Satin stitch b Select a satin stitch pattern c Press X It turns to and the pattern is longer Each time you press it the number changes You can select from ...

Страница 131: ...ve the stitch pattern to the left by half the width of the stitch pattern Select once to move the stitch pattern to the right by half the width of the stitch pattern As an example the procedure for creating the following pattern is described below a Press Utility stitch key on the operation panel and select Satin stitch b Select a satin stitch pattern c Press X The next pattern selected is moved h...

Страница 132: ...You can sew with combinations of stitches from character stitches decorative stitches satin stitches combined utility stitches decorative satin stitches and cross stitches a Touch Utility stitch key on the operation panel and select the stitch type b Select the first pattern X The first pattern is selected and appears in on the screen When the sewing is started the selected pattern is sewn repeate...

Страница 133: ...elected patterns displayed in the LCD have been sewn To repeatedly sew the combined pattern refer to Repeating patterns z The combined pattern can be saved for later use For details refer to Saving patterns page 133 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 combin...

Страница 134: ...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 133 ...

Страница 135: ... 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 Retrieve the saved pattern X The screen for selecting a pocket appears b Select the pocket where the combined pattern you wish to retrieve is stored indicates pockets where patterns are already saved X The selected pocket...

Страница 136: ...d Press X The saved pattern and the pocket are deleted Realigning the pattern The pattern may not be sewn correctly depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed If this occurs adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project a Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 42 b Press Utility...

Страница 137: ...ction If the pattern appears as shown below the stitching is misaligned in the horizontal direction If the pattern is not sewn correctly follow the steps below to adjust the sewing f Press Settings key on the operation panel X The settings screen appears g Press To adjust the vertical position press for vertical pattern adjustment To adjust the horizontal position press for horizontal pattern adju...

Страница 138: ...izontal space in the design Press to decrease the horizontal space in the design h Press Back key X It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern i Select once again start the sewing machine and check the stitching Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly ...

Страница 139: ...w 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 clo...

Страница 140: ... and specify the coordinates of the first point Specify the coordinates using and press d Specify whether single stitching or triple stitching will be sewn between the points is single stitching and gives 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 ...

Страница 141: ...pecify the various stitching settings such as reverse reinforcement stitching in the same way as with other stitches To revise the pattern press Memo z The pattern you entered can be saved for later use For details refer to Saving patterns page 133 ...

Страница 142: ... 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 143: ...ame 155 Attaching the embroidery frame 155 Removing the embroidery frame 156 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 157 Copyright information 157 Embroidery pattern types 157 LCD liquid crystal display operation 158 Selecting characters 160 Selecting an embroidery pattern 161 Selecting a frame pattern 162 Using an embroidery card sold separately 163 Embroidering 164 Sewing attractive finishes 164 Embroider...

Страница 144: ...ry designs We recommend stabilizer material for embroidery Use a water soluble sheet on thin materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels For details refer to Optional accessories page 10 Embroidery thread For the upper thread use the embroidery thread or country thread For the bobbin thread use the embroidery bobbin thread For details refer to Optional accessories page 10 Note z For ...

Страница 145: ... machine is purchased z When replacing the needle refer to Replacing the needle page 40 CAUTION Other Embroidery frames small and medium are optional For details refer to Optional accessories page 10 Since ball point needles gold colored are needles for fabrics where stitches are easily skipped such as pattern stitching and stretch fabrics be absolutely sure not to use them for embroidery The need...

Страница 146: ...he bobbin thread wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place For details on setting up the bobbin thread refer to Winding Installing the Bobbin page 23 6 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 151 7 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the emb...

Страница 147: ...up b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised At the time of purchase the presser foot lever is up 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 Always use the embroidery foot Q when embroidering If the wrong presser foot is used the...

Страница 148: ...presser foot bar a Embroidery foot bar b Needle clamp screw h Secure the embroidery foot with the presser foot holder screw Set the embroidery foot perpendicular i Firmly tighten the presser foot holder screw Turn the screwdriver toward the front CAUTION a b c a 1 2 Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot Q when attaching it The needle may break or cause injury Be sure to tig...

Страница 149: ...machine c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised d While pressing in 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 e Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Attaching the presser foot holder page 44 1 a ...

Страница 150: ...e it It may cause malfunctions Attaching the embroidery unit Get the included embroidery unit ready a Turn off the sewing machine b Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left c Slide the tab on the cover of the connection port in the direction of the arrow to open the cover Note z Be sure to close the cover of the connection port when the embroidery unit is not being used Do not move the sewing ...

Страница 151: ...ch the screen with your finger 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 selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed For details on the embroidery patterns refer t...

Страница 152: ...rriage moves into a position where it can be stored 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 when ...

Страница 153: ...epare stabilizer material that is larger than the embroidery 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...

Страница 154: ...inches can be sewn This is used for letters and other small embroidery There are patterns for which embroidery frame small cannot be used Embroidery frame extra large multi position Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of up to 30 cm 12 inches and a width of up to 13 cm 5 inches This is used to embroider connected or combined characters or patterns or large patterns CAUTION a Loosen the...

Страница 155: ...c right side d Stabilizer material e Ledge of outer frame Press down firmly until the 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 u...

Страница 156: ...efer to page 152 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 157: ...ft align the two pins on the embroidery frame holder with the mounting brackets on the frame and then press the frame into the embroidery frame holder until a click is heard After pressing the front mounting bracket onto the pin so that it clicks into place press the back mounting bracket into place a Lever a Mounting brackets b Pins Note z Be sure to insert both pins If only the forward or the ba...

Страница 158: ...y frame holder to the left lift the embroidery frame up to remove it Remove the back mounting bracket from the pin and then remove the front mounting bracket from the pin a Lever a Mounting brackets b Pins c Pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot while raising the presser foot lever even further CAUTION a 1 1 2 1 2 3 Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery frame It may c...

Страница 159: ...he upper thread according to the instructions displayed on the screen For details refer to Selecting an embroidery pattern page 161 Alphabet patterns There are 6 types of characters European characters upper case lower case numbers symbols For details refer to Selecting characters page 160 Frame patterns 10 shapes such as squares and circles can be combined with 12 stitch types For details refer t...

Страница 160: ...EIRA POLY THREAD MADEIRA RAYON THREAD SULKY POLY THREAD ROBISON ANTON POLY THREAD DISPLAY UNIT The measurement units that are displayed can be selected mm inch EMBROIDERY TENSION The thread tension for embroidering can be adjusted 8 to 8 MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED SPM The maximum embroidering speed can be selected 650SPM 350SPM Returns to the previous screen When there are patterns that are not displaye...

Страница 161: ...cter patterns only Press this key to adjust the pattern Press this key when you want to change the color character by character in character embroidery Since the sewing machine stops at 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 20 stitches at a time ...

Страница 162: ...displayed no more characters can be input z Characters of different styles sans serif serif and outline etc cannot be combined a Select the character stitches b Select the character style c Select the characters If a wrong character was selected press Example Welcome Switch between uppercase lowercase Switch among large medium small sizes ...

Страница 163: ...emory Memo z Refer to Embroidery Pattern Color Change Table in the Quick reference guide for samples of completed patterns and the thread used a Select the type of the embroidery pattern X The pattern selection screen is displayed b Select the pattern Switch the screen using Previous page key and Next page key When is pressed the display of patterns moves backward forward 10 patterns X When a patt...

Страница 164: ...s and stitches a Press the frame pattern X The frame shape selection screen is displayed b Select the frame shape Switch the screen using Previous page key Next page key and select from the ten types X The stitch selection screen is displayed c Select the stitch Switch the screen using Previous page key Next page key and select from the 12 stitches X When a stitch is selected it can be embroidered...

Страница 165: ...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 z Large patterns supplied on embroidery cards may be difficult to view on the screen a Turn off the sewing machine b Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery card slot on the right...

Страница 166: ... sewing without enough thread in the bobbin the thread may tangle z Do not leave objects in the range of motion of the embroidery frame The frame may strike the object and cause a poor finish to the embroidery pattern z When embroidering on large garments especially jackets or other heavy fabrics do not let the fabric hang over the table Otherwise the embroidery unit cannot move freely and the pat...

Страница 167: ...d then change the setting in the settings screen For details refer to LCD liquid crystal display operation page 158 Example Embroidery thread number selected b Set the embroidery thread and thread the needle Refer to Threading the upper thread page 30 and Threading the needle page 32 Note z Before using the needle threader be sure to lower the presser foot c Pass the thread through the embroidery ...

Страница 168: ...ery difficult to deal with the thread after the pattern is finished Trim the thread at the beginning 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 a through h j Cut the excess thre...

Страница 169: ...g 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 fabric on the embroidery frame f Set up the thread for appliqué...

Страница 170: ...art Stop button Note 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 171: ...rame b Available embroidery frames c Display unit cm INCH d Change position keys e Size key f Layout key g Rotation key h Horizontal mirror image key i Distance from the center j Embroidery size k Starting point key Embroidery frame size These flash if the pattern was resized the layout was adjusted or the recommended embroidery frame size was changed Embroidery frame icons that appear in gray can...

Страница 172: ...e left Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the right Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the left Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the right Returns the pattern to its original position Horizontal mirror image key Mirrors the pattern left and right Starting point key Moves the needle start position to align the needle with the pattern position Moves the needle to the position of the selected needle start...

Страница 173: ...e fabric to check the adjustment of the thread tension etc To adjust the thread tension press Settings key Press to weaken the thread tension Press to tighten the thread tension Correct thread tension The thread tension is correct when upper thread is just visible on back of the fabric a Right side b Wrong side Upper thread is too tight The lower thread will be visible on the front of the fabric I...

Страница 174: ...he correct color for the upper thread f Press Start Stop button to continue the design Thread runs out partway through a design When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while sewing the sewing machine stops Move the needle back about 10 stitches and resume sewing a Set up the upper or bobbin thread b Press c Press d Press Back one stitch to move the needle back about 10 stitches Forward...

Страница 175: ...he current needle count on the screen and make a note of it If the needle count is not displayed press Settings key and then use to display the following screen Press Back key to return to the embroidery screen c Press Embroidery key X The confirmation message is displayed d Press X The selected pattern is deleted and the screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed e Turn off the...

Страница 176: ...ginning 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 stitches Move forward to about 10 stitches before the total number of stitches confirmed in b k Restart the embroidery ...

Страница 177: ...and the number of combined patterns exceeding the specified limits cannot be displayed Use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets the specifications Embroidery data stored in a folder created in USB media can be retrieved Do not create folders in Removable Disk on a computer If embroidery data is stored in a folder in Removable Disk that embroidery ...

Страница 178: ...hile the pattern is being saved otherwise the pattern data may be lost Retrieving a pattern a Press 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 b Total amount of memory space c Number of the currently displayed page from the total number of pages X The selected pattern is shown i...

Страница 179: ...chine whether or not they are turned on b The Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer on the computer c Copy the pattern data to Removable Disk X Pattern data in Removable Disk is written to the machine Note z While data is being written do not disconnect the USB cable z Do not create folders within Removable Disk Since folders are not displayed pattern data within folders cannot be retrieved z...

Страница 180: ...13 or more patterns saved in Removable Disk the patterns cannot be displayed When the message Reduce the number of patterns Only up to 12 patterns can be handled appears delete patterns from Removable Disk so that it contains no more than 12 patterns Then close the error message repeat the procedure starting from step d and then press to retrieve the pattern z If patterns copied to Removable Disk ...

Страница 181: ...re described in this chapter Care and Maintenance 180 Cleaning the machine surface 180 Cleaning the race 180 Troubleshooting 182 Error messages 187 Adjusting the LCD 190 Operation beep 190 Canceling the operation beep 191 Upgrading Your Machine s Software 192 Index 193 ...

Страница 182: ... the power supply jack on the right side of the sewing machine CAUTION c Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either is attached d Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is removed e Remove the bobbin case Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out a Bobbin case f Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum c...

Страница 183: ... then slide the cover back on a Needle plate cover CAUTION a b 1 2 1 Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XC3153 151 green marking XC8167 251 pink marking contact your nearest authorized service center Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed otherwise...

Страница 184: ...abric 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 that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 68 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 57 The ...

Страница 185: ...rrectly install the needle The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the needle plate Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the presser foot Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The bobbin case is scratched or has a bur...

Страница 186: ...correctly installed Correctly install the presser foot holder page 44 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 57 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 23 The fabric is wrinkled The upper thread was not threaded correctly or the bobbin is i...

Страница 187: ...e thread does not pass through the eye of the needle The needle has not been raised to the correct position Press the Needle Position button page 32 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 40 The stitch is not sewn correctly 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 ...

Страница 188: ...e bobbin case etc is plugged up Remove the tangled thread When the bobbin case is plugged up clean the race page 180 The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 171 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 emb...

Страница 189: ...ol cannot be used The twin needle setting is selected while a pattern that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected Upper thread broken Upper thread not set up correctly Upper thread has run out CAUTION Be sure to rethread the machine If you press the Start Stop button without rethreading the machine the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury You tried to creat...

Страница 190: ... a pattern was selected You changed the stitch pattern settings and then tried to save them by pressing the manual memory key You tried to select an embroidery pattern or change the layout when the needle was down The machine is turned on while the needle is lowered and the embroidery unit is attached This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying to initialize while the embroidery f...

Страница 191: ...lect a pattern from the card An embroidery pattern incompatible with this machine was selected The utility stitch or character stitch key was pressed while the embroidery unit is attached You try to retrieve a pattern downloaded as one for a different machine The machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery frame You can rotate the pattern 90 deg...

Страница 192: ... the sewing machine then turn it on again Operation beep Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep If an incorrect operation is performed you will 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 secon...

Страница 193: ...d This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Press Settings key on the operation panel X The settings screen appears c Press Next page key three times d Press OFF for the buzzer X The screen for changing the beep setting appears e Press Back key X The initial screen appears again ...

Страница 194: ...g USB ports on the computer and on the machine X The Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer on the computer c Copy the first upgrade file to Removable Disk X The message Connected to PC Do not disconnect the USB cable appears d When the screen shown in step a appears again press X The message Saving the upgrade file Do not turn main power to OFF appears e When the following screen appears the ...

Страница 195: ... retrieving 176 checking needle 40 cleaning bobbin case 180 cleaning brush 9 cleaning machine surface 180 combining patterns 130 concealed seams 94 country thread 19 crazy quilt stitching 105 cross stitches 75 126 cuffs 45 curve sewing 62 custom stitches 137 cutting thread 54 cutting thread automatically 60 cylindrical pieces 45 D darning 113 darning stitch 111 decorative satin stitches 75 126 dec...

Страница 196: ...arking 65 needle position button 13 needle position changing 84 needle replacement 40 needle set 9 needle threader 32 needle threader lever 11 needle threading 32 needle types sizes uses 39 needles 38 next page key 14 non stick foot 9 64 O open toe foot 9 operation beep 190 operation buttons 11 13 51 operation keys 14 158 operation panel 11 14 operation problems 182 operations 21 optional accessor...

Страница 197: ...pool net 9 25 spool of thread 29 spool pin 9 stabilizer material 151 start stop button 13 51 step pattern 129 stippling 103 stitch density 127 stitch guide foot 9 64 stitch length adjustment 57 stitch selection 49 68 75 stitch settings 68 stitch type selection screen 18 stitch types 75 stitch width adjustment 56 stopping embroidering 173 straight stitch 68 83 94 105 stretch fabrics 64 101 stretch ...

Страница 198: ...English 885 U11 XE0535 001 Printed in China ...

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