TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I – Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names .............................................................................. 2
Standard Accessories ............................................................. 4
Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions .............................. 6-8
How to Attach Stitch Chart Brackets ..................................... 10
Stitch Chart ............................................................................ 10
Write ‘n Clip Board ................................................................. 10
Quilt Table .............................................................................. 12
Knee Lifter ............................................................................. 12
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .................................. 14
Main Function of Keys ........................................................... 16
Keyboard Selection Keys ................................................ 18-22
Setting Quick Resumption, Sound and
Language Modes ........................................................ 24-26
Controlling Sewing Speed ..................................................... 26
Foot Pressure Dial ................................................................. 26
How to Drop the Feed Dog .................................................... 28
Presser Foot Lever ................................................................ 28
Additional Presser Foot Clearance ....................................... 28
Attaching and Removing Presser Feet ................................. 30
Attaching and Removing Shank ............................................ 30
Setting for Dual Feed Sewing .......................................... 32-34
Seam Allowance Lines .......................................................... 36
Centimeter/Inch Quick Measurements .................................. 36
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension ......................................... 38
Using the Fine Adjustment Screw ......................................... 40
SECTION II
–
Getting Ready to Sew
Selecting the Correct Needle for Fabrics .............................. 42
Changing Needles ................................................................. 42
Needle Definitions ................................................................. 44
Winding a Bobbin ............................................................ 46-48
Inserting the Bobbin .............................................................. 50
Threading the Machine .................................................... 52-54
Built-in Needle Threader ....................................................... 56
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ............................................ 58
SECTION III – Basic Sewing
How to Select a Stitch ........................................................... 60
Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 60
Starting to Sew ...................................................................... 60
Finishing Off a Seam ............................................................. 60
Cutting the Threads ............................................................... 62
Changing Sewing Direction ................................................... 62
Adjusting Needle Position ..................................................... 62
Adjusting Stitch Length ........................................................ 64
Programming My Personal Settings ................................ 64-66
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics ...................................................... 68
Gathering ............................................................................... 68
Zipper Insertion ............................................................... 70-72
Rolled Hem ........................................................................... 74
Zigzag Stitch .......................................................................... 76
Overcasting ............................................................................ 76
Satin Stitch Appliqué ............................................................. 78
3-Step Zigzag ........................................................................ 78
Mending a Tear ...................................................................... 80
Serpentine Stitch – Applying Elastic ..................................... 80
Blind Hem Stitches ................................................................ 82
Buttonhole Variations ............................................................ 84
Sensor Buttonholes ......................................................... 86-92
Corded Buttonhole ................................................................ 94
Classic Buttonhole (4 Step Memory) .............................. 96-98
Bound Buttonhole (4 Step Memory) ........................... 100-102
How to Sew on a Button ...................................................... 104
Triple Seam .......................................................................... 106
Shell Tuck ............................................................................. 106
Stretch Seam ....................................................................... 106
Super Overlock Stitch .......................................................... 108
Super Stretch Stitch ............................................................ 108
Double Overlock Stitch ........................................................ 108
Overcast Stitch .................................................................... 110
Arrowtack ............................................................................. 110
Bartacks ............................................................................... 112
Darning ................................................................................ 114
Eyelets ................................................................................. 116
SECTION IV - Quilting
Piecing Fabrics Together ..................................................... 118
Perfect Start Angle Lines ..................................................... 118
Quilt Stitches ....................................................................... 118
Straight Stitch (Dual Feed Foot: AD) ................................... 120
Quilt Guide ........................................................................... 122
Straight Stitch Needle Plate ................................................ 122
Buttonhole Appliqué ............................................................ 124
Patchwork ............................................................................ 126
Free Motion Quilting or Stippling ......................................... 126
Stippling Stitches ................................................................. 128
Basting Stitch ....................................................................... 128
SECTION V – Heirloom
Pintucks ............................................................................... 130
Bridging (Fagoting) .............................................................. 130
Hemstitches ......................................................................... 132
Fringing ................................................................................ 134
Drawn Work ......................................................................... 134
Smocking ............................................................................. 136
SECTION VI – Decorative Sewing
French Knots ....................................................................... 138
Scallop Edges ...................................................................... 138
Corded Trim ......................................................................... 140
Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric ............................ 140
Twin Needle Sewing .................................................... 142-144
Satin Stitches – Elongation ................................................. 146
Face to Face ........................................................................ 146
Mirror Image ........................................................................ 146
SECTION VII – Programming Combinations
Single Repeat with Memory Auto-Lock ............................... 148
Combining Sequence .......................................................... 150
Inserting a Second Color ............................................ 150-152
Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning ........................... 152
Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning of
Incomplete Stitch ............................................................ 152
Combining Letters ............................................................... 154
How to Preview the Combined Sequence .......................... 156
Editing .................................................................................. 156
Uniformly Adjusting Stitch Width or Length ........................ 158
Individually Adjusting Stitch Width or Length ...................... 160
Alignment of Stitches within a Sequence ........................... 160
Permanent Memory
Saving, Overwriting, Recalling and Deleting .......... 162-164
SECTION VIII – Taking Care of Your Machine
Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog .............................. 166
Replacing the Bobbin Case ................................................. 168
Changing the Light Bulb ...................................................... 168
Stitch Chart ......................................................................... 170
Optional Accessories .......................................................... 172
Warning Messages ...................................................... 175-176
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 181
INDEX .......................................................................... 184-185
NOTE: Information found in this instruction manual is current
at the time of printing. We reserve the right to change and
update specifications and information as needed.
