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Adjustment of tapered stitches

You can adjust the shape of the tapered stitch pattern.

Press the tapering adjustment key.

The dialog box will open.
 

q

 Tapering adjustment key

Tapering shape

Select the shape of the tapering for the beginning and the 

end of the stitch patterns by pressing the tapering shape 
keys.

The keys on the top 

w

 are for start tapering pattern 

r

.

The keys on the bottom 

e

 are for end tapering pattern 

t

.

 

w

  Tapering shape keys (for start tapering pattern)

 

e

  Tapering shape keys (for end tapering pattern)

The numbers in the tapering shape keys indicate the 
degree of tapering. You can apply the tapering alignment 
from left, center, right or off. The start and end of the stitch 
patterns can be aligned separately.

Pattern body length

The keys on the middle 

y

 are for pattern body length 

u

.

The machine sews the pattern body as long as the auto-
lock key is pressed when the free length key

 

i

 is turned 

on. However, you can set the number of the pattern body 
to be sewn by pressing the pattern length key 

o

.

 

u

  Pattern body

 

i

  Free length key

 

o

  Pattern length key

Press the pattern length key.
Press the “+” 

!0

 or “–” 

!1

 key to set the number to repeat 

the pattern body.
 

o

  Pattern length key

r

t

q

w

e

y

i

u

o

o

!0

!1

Содержание Memory Craft 9450QCP

Страница 1: ...Instruction Book Memory Craft 9450QCP...

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Страница 3: ...grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and or cutting blade 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong pl...

Страница 4: ...grade foot HP2 38 Sewing with the Professional grade foot HP 39 Zigzag Stitches 40 Variety of Overcasting Stitches 41 Manual Stitch Settings 42 Adjusting Thread Tension 43 Adjusting Foot Pressure Con...

Страница 5: ...mum Zigzag Width Adjustment 103 Ruler Work 104 CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS Machine Setting Mode 105 Common Setting Mode 105 108 Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode 108 110 Language Selection Mode 111 Correc...

Страница 6: ...ing dial Knee lifter socket Speed control slider Visual touch screen Lower thread guide Needle clamp screw Needle bar thread guide Needle Zigzag foot A Needle plate Hook cover release button Hook cove...

Страница 7: ...osed toe foot QC 859836009 16 Free motion quilting open toe foot QO 859837000 17 Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV 859812009 18 Variable zigzag open toe foot QZ 862895006 19 Ruler work foot QR 86289...

Страница 8: ...4 U K 830377008 Australia 830314018 Continental Europe 830335004 42 Dust cover 858802058 43 Stitch composer 863809006 44 Instructional DVD 865811007 45 Cloth guide 858401008 46 Extra wide table 865806...

Страница 9: ...knees or elbows e Free arm e w q Accessory Storage The accessories can be conveniently stored in the compartment of the extension table and the compartment under the top cover To store the accessories...

Страница 10: ...tscrew B e Washer e w e q q w q q z x c x Turn the base plate 180 degrees c Attach the foot control and thread cutter switch with the setscrews and the washers e Tighten the setscrews A q and B w Be s...

Страница 11: ...sition of the thread cutter switch z Remove the setscrews q and washers w x Move the switch to forward or backward and attach the switch to the desired position e and fix it with the setscrews q and w...

Страница 12: ...Setscrew t Table top v Remove the extension table b Place the assembled table on the machine n Adjust the height of the table top by turning the adjusting screw To remove To remove the legs from the...

Страница 13: ...on z First make sure the power switch q is off x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord into the machine socket e c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t and turn the power...

Страница 14: ...ower supply cable into the machine socket e c Draw out the cord from the foot control and insert the pin connector r into the jack t on the machine v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outle...

Страница 15: ...turn the power switch q on q Power switch w Cable tie e Pin connector r Thread cutter switch jack t Machine plug y Machine socket u Power supply plug i Wall outlet After sewing depress the thread cut...

Страница 16: ...er the machine runs NOTE The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdown safety featu...

Страница 17: ...on to start or stop the machine The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider The machine runs slowly as long as this button is...

Страница 18: ...y to lockout the machine when threading the machine replacing the accessories etc To reduce the risk of injury all the buttons except the lock key and presser foot lifter button are deactivated To unl...

Страница 19: ...the right and remove the hook cover plate q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder e Bobbin NOTE Use the J plastic bobbins for horizontal hook marked w...

Страница 20: ...bin winder spindle to its original position Remove the bobbin Cut the thread with bobbin thread cutter B i i Bobbin thread cutter B NOTE For safety purposes the machine will automatically stop 1 5 min...

Страница 21: ...ath marked 1 Make sure that the thread comes out from the side notch of the bobbin holder u Guide path 1 i Side notch NOTE If the thread does not come out from the side notch rethread from step z v Co...

Страница 22: ...und the corner of the guide Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right channel until the thread snaps r Corner of the guide t Right channel v Draw the thread down along the right channel and ar...

Страница 23: ...mended Do not use thread size 30 or thicker The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle z Press the needle up down button to raise the needle Press the lockout key to lock the machine q Ne...

Страница 24: ...d rethread the bobbin holder according to the instructions on page 19 but leave a 10 cm 4 tail of bobbin thread as shown q Bobbin thread NOTE Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter w Thre...

Страница 25: ...rom the clamp w Needle clamp screw Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear e Flat side When inserting the needle into the needle clamp push it up against...

Страница 26: ...needle Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing fine fabrics In general use the same thread for both needle and bobbin Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine fabrics stretch fabrics tricot a...

Страница 27: ...Needle up down button w Lockout key r u Raise the presser foot lifter e Presser foot lifter y t w e Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder The presser foot will drop off r Lever Place t...

Страница 28: ...holder Raise the needle by pressing the needle up down button Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter q Needle up down button w Lockout key e Presser foot lifter...

Страница 29: ...mbscrew securely with the screwdriver q w Attaching the Darning foot PD H or the Darning foot open toe PD H Attach the darning foot PD H or the darning foot open toe PD H to the presser bar by putting...

Страница 30: ...NOTE When the straight stitch needle plate or the professional grade plate is attached to the machine the patterns not suitable for the straight stitch needle plate or the professional grade plate can...

Страница 31: ...n the extra lifted position q Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered for sewing on buttons free motion quilting etc Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lower the feed dog q Drop feed le...

Страница 32: ...e your knee controls the presser foot Attaching the knee lifter Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter q Knee lifter w Rib e Knee lifte...

Страница 33: ...Utility stitches Buttonholes and speciality stitches You can select utility stitches U buttonholes and speciality stitches B in this category q A Q BR H S D L PL P w Decorative and quilting stitches...

Страница 34: ...page 43 w Twin needle key Press this key to set the stitch width for twin needle sewing refer to page 70 e Dual feed key Press this key for dual feed sewing refer to pages 37 38 r Startover key If you...

Страница 35: ...y to sew a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern The key is grayed out if the selected pattern cannot be turned over refer to page 71 i Delete key Press this key to delete the pattern from t...

Страница 36: ...Lower the foot while pushing in the black button The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping After a few stitches the black button is released automatically w Black button Changin...

Страница 37: ...the ends of seams press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button q Reverse button Press the reverse button once...

Страница 38: ...forward When you press the reverse button at the end of the seam the machine will sew several locking stitches in place then stop sewing automatically U4 Straight stitch in left needle position Use t...

Страница 39: ...al feed balancing dial should be set at 0 however you may need to adjust the dual feed balance depending on the type of fabric Check the feed balance by test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric you...

Страница 40: ...ge the dual feed device Replace the needle plate with the professional grade needle plate when using AcuFeed flex professional grade foot HP2 See page 28 for how to attach the professional grade needl...

Страница 41: ...oot Replace the needle plate with the professional grade needle plate when using professional grade foot See page 28 for how to attach the professional grade needle plate Attach the professional grade...

Страница 42: ...U8 U9 Zigzag stitches Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs including overcasting These stitches can be used on most woven fabrics A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique U10...

Страница 43: ...ic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and sew For better results use the zigzag foot A and sew l...

Страница 44: ...pattern Press the setting bar again to shrink the manual setting window q Setting bar w Manual setting window e Default key Altering needle drop position straight stitches Press the key to move the n...

Страница 45: ...ad tension to suit your preference q Press the key if the tension is too loose w Press the key if the tension is too tight Adjusting Foot Pressure Control The presser foot pressure is automatically op...

Страница 46: ...nogram mode Example To change the preset value of the needle drop position from 4 5 to 5 0 Turn the Favorite Stitch Adjustment option ON refer to page 110 Select stitch pattern U1 Press the setting ba...

Страница 47: ...s hard to guide the fabric while pressing the reverse button The machine sews in reverse without pressing the reverse button so that you can guide the fabric with both hands U18 Visible hemming Select...

Страница 48: ...e the stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add stitch interest U21 U23 Shell Tuck Refer to page 89 for sewing instruction U19 U20 Blind Hem Refer to page 88 89 for...

Страница 49: ...silk B5 Keyhole buttonhole The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons B6 Rounded keyhole buttonhole This buttonhole is...

Страница 50: ...of 1 cm 3 8 to 2 5 cm 1 in diameter When selecting the buttonholes the visual touch screen advise you to lower the buttonhole lever NOTE It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match ce...

Страница 51: ...er NOTE Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front stopper otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap i No gap o Starting point 0 Sewing gap b Start sew...

Страница 52: ...the buttonhole is finished the machine will stop automatically with the needle in the up position Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric Double layer buttonhole To make a sturdy buttonho...

Страница 53: ...sity can be adjusted from 0 20 to 1 00 w Altering buttonhole opening width Press the key to make the buttonhole opening wider Press the key to make the buttonhole opening narrower e Altering buttonhol...

Страница 54: ...he sewing procedure is exactly the same as that for B1 sensor square buttonholes Using the Stabilizer Plate The stabilizer plate holds and supports the fabric so it is helpful when sewing buttonholes...

Страница 55: ...he buttonhole lever If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot R use satin stitch foot F NOTE The opening width can be adjusted from 0 2 to 2 0 The...

Страница 56: ...hine sews the front bartack and right side of the buttonhole Stop the machine when you reach the ending point Then press the reverse button q v Start sewing again and machine sews the back bartack and...

Страница 57: ...m 0 2 to 2 0 The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 5 6 to 9 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 20 to 1 00 B8 B10 Stretch and Antique buttonholes The sewing procedure is the same as B1 squ...

Страница 58: ...lted buttonhole on both fabrics together Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the patch out through the slit to the other side q Wrong side of patch w Right side of garment fabric e Rig...

Страница 59: ...16 5 8 away from the hole The corners should be cut rounded off as shown e Right side of patch r Wrong side of garment fabric 0 Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment fabric Mark the 4 corn...

Страница 60: ...er on the buttonhole foot Hook a filler cord on the spur on the front of the foot Bring the ends of cord toward the back and under the foot Bring up the ends of the cord and insert both ends between t...

Страница 61: ...ength is 2 cm 3 4 and the maximum width is 0 9 cm 3 8 To sew the same size darning When finished sewing a confirmation message will appear Simply start the machine to sew another layer of darning stit...

Страница 62: ...correct the shape of an eyelet If the eyelet is open press the key If the eyelet overlaps press the key NOTE The shape can be adjusted within S1 to S3 default setting is S2 q B15 Fly Stitch The fly s...

Страница 63: ...into 10 groups These patterns are programmable and you can make a pattern combination Applique stitches A 2 pages Stitches in this group are for applique Refer to page 99 Heirloom stitches H 4 pages T...

Страница 64: ...62 Quilting stitches Q 8 pages Stitches in this group are for patchwork and quilting Refer to pages 67 68 100 104...

Страница 65: ...e stitches BR 1 page Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches after a stitch pattern The number beside the stitch image on the straight stitch key indicates the stitch count of a progr...

Страница 66: ...64 Decorative stitches D 8 pages 79 attractive patterns are available in this group...

Страница 67: ...es Patterns in this group are ideal for decorating garments and for adding border trims Pictograph stitches P 4 pages Play stitches PL 1 page There are many cute designs fancy motifs and calligraphy a...

Страница 68: ...66 Created stitches CS In this section you can select original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer Refer to page 69 for how to transfer created stitch patterns from the PC to the machine...

Страница 69: ...d q Broken line NOTE Use the solid lines when piecing the patchwork pieces with the zigzag foot A Align the edge of the fabric to the 1 4 seam guide line w Solid line e 1 4 seam guide line q q q q w w...

Страница 70: ...corative Satin Stitches Elongation Ratio Patterns S1 to S24 are decorative satin stitches for which the pattern length can be elongated without changing the stitch density Press the setting bar q to e...

Страница 71: ...ginal stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer are saved in this group Insert the USB flash drive containing the original stitch patterns and press the open file key q Open file key Select the USB...

Страница 72: ...he needle hole Make sure that the two strands of thread from the spools do not get tangled NOTE Threading from points z to v is the same as for a single needle refer to page 20 The needle threader can...

Страница 73: ...a mirror image press the vertical mirror key or horizontal mirror key Select the desired patterns to create the mirror image Press the vertical or horizontal mirror key again to cancel the mirror ima...

Страница 74: ...f a combination press the cursor key to select the pattern you wish to delete The stitch image of the selected pattern turns blue Press the delete key to delete the selected pattern e Cursor key r Sel...

Страница 75: ...combination over from the beginning When you stop sewing a pattern combination the startover key is activated Current pattern startover If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the current pa...

Страница 76: ...dout measure the actual length and enter the nearest value by pressing the or key In this case the theoretical value is 51 mm However if the actual length e is 40 mm enter 40 mm by pressing key Press...

Страница 77: ...ft column shows the start tapering pattern y The center column shows the pattern body u The right column shows the end tapering pattern i t Edit box y Start tapering pattern u Pattern body i End taper...

Страница 78: ...pressing the corresponding auto lock keys on the visual touch screen q Initial lock stitch key w End lock stitch key e Initial lock stitch r End lock stitch t Lock stitch key ON y Lock stitch key OFF...

Страница 79: ...apering pattern The numbers in the tapering shape keys indicate the degree of tapering You can apply the tapering alignment from left center right or off The start and end of the stitch patterns can b...

Страница 80: ...aved as JCS file To save or open the file refer to page 83 84 4 Save file key You can also set the number to repeat the pattern body by pressing the numeric pad key Press the numeric pad key and the n...

Страница 81: ...K key u b Press the foot up key o 0 Number of the body pattern n Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you want to start sewing Start sewing Sew until the machine stops The machine stops...

Страница 82: ...ers symbols and European letters are available on pages 2 5 through 5 5 MONOGRAMMING You can program letters and symbol designs for monogramming Press the Monogram key and the font selection window wi...

Страница 83: ...hread tension adjustment to all letters together you do not need to select the letters Press the unified thread tension key w Press or to adjust the thread tension The adjusted thread tension is appli...

Страница 84: ...lizer to fine fabrics or stretch fabrics Test sew to check the sewing results Programming a Monogram Simply enter the characters by pressing the corresponding keys to program a monogram Example 1 Quil...

Страница 85: ...rename key and the keyboard window will open e Rename key Enter a new name and press the OK key to change the file name Press the OK key and the file is saved under the new name Creating a new folder...

Страница 86: ...the other pages Opening a Pattern Combination You can open the pattern combination and monogram saved in the machine s internal memory or a USB flash drive Press the open file key and the open file w...

Страница 87: ...ions Press the sewing application key and the sewing application menu will open The 12 sewing applications are as follows q Seaming w Overedge e Blind Hem Shell Tuck r Rolled Hem t Zipper Sewing y Gat...

Страница 88: ...aming 1 Straight stitches for seaming regular woven fabrics w Stretch Knit Seaming 2 Narrow stretch stitches for seaming stretch or knit fabrics e Curve Seaming 3 Short straight stitches for seaming c...

Страница 89: ...s For better results use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the stitches refer to page 41 e Woven Overlock stitch similar to a p...

Страница 90: ...nished open the fabric flat The seam on the right side of the fabric is almost invisible Adjusting the needle drop position Press the setting bar to expand the manual setting window Press the key u in...

Страница 91: ...row q Shell Tuck Select Shell Tuck The following 3 options are available q Small Narrow shell tuck stitch w Medium Medium width shell tuck stitch e Large Regular shell tuck stitch To sew Use a light w...

Страница 92: ...the hem edge with the guide of the foot Turn the hand wheel to lower the needle to the starting point Lower the foot and sew several stitches slowly while pulling on the threads to assist feeding the...

Страница 93: ...g step icon and the machine setting will automatically adjust to suit each sewing step Zipper Sewing q Lapped zipper Lapped zipper application with the zipper foot E w Concealed zipper Concealed zippe...

Страница 94: ...f the zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge of the foot Sew through all layers next to t...

Страница 95: ...itch through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot Stop about 5 cm 2 from the top of the zipper Lower the needle into the fabric raise the foot and rem...

Страница 96: ...ft seam allowance to the bodice Open the zipper and put it on the right seam allowance with the back side up y Zipper teeth u Fold i Left seam allowance Prepare a concealed zipper 2 cm 3 4 longer than...

Страница 97: ...e zipper bottom Stitching tape Raise the foot and close the zipper Replace the foot with the zipper foot E Turn and fold the bodice to the right Seam along the edge of the left zipper tape and reverse...

Страница 98: ...mm 1 8 apart along the edge of the sleeve top Pull the bobbin threads to contract the sleeve top carefully matching it with the armhole size Make sure not to make gathers in the sleeve top z Pull both...

Страница 99: ...n Lower the foot to hold the button in place aligning the direction of the button e Button shank plate Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the needle bar swings to the right Press the or k...

Страница 100: ...nd belt carriers where extra strength is needed There are 3 auto tacking sizes and manual tacking available Attach the satin stitch foot F Auto tacking Lower the needle at the starting point and start...

Страница 101: ...ot automatically goes up when the machine stops Press the foot up key to turn on this option w Foot up key NOTE Make sure to stop the machine with the needle dropped at the outer edge of the applique...

Страница 102: ...with right sides together Place the patchwork pieces under the foot so that the edge of the fabric matches the guide on the presser foot q Edges of fabric w Guide on the 1 4 seam foot O When you stop...

Страница 103: ...automatically stops with the needle in up position when completed Straight Stitches with dual feed Straight stitches in this section are suitable for seaming quilt layers using the dual feed foot ref...

Страница 104: ...to attach the darning foot Select the Straight Stitch 2 or Zigzag Stitch 2 for flatter quilts and use the free quilting foot QC QO or QV Refer to page 97 button sewing foot for how to attach the free...

Страница 105: ...ct e M or e L using the satin stitch foot for sewing variable zigzag stitches The fabric is fed by the feed dog and the stitch width can be varied with the knee lifter Attach a stabilizer to the wrong...

Страница 106: ...quilts select Light w You can fine adjust the presser foot height by pressing the e or r key NOTE A ruler quilting template for ruler work sewing is required Use the ruler quilting template for high s...

Страница 107: ...language selection mode key to enter the language selection mode In this mode you can select the desired language for the screen messages To browse pages in each mode press the next page key or previ...

Страница 108: ...memory press the machine icon key and a confirmation message will appear Press the OK key to format To format a USB flash drive press the USB icon and the confirmation window will open Press the OK k...

Страница 109: ...tly turn on this option so the signal sound and start up sewing speed will be set at the lowest levels The quiet mode setting overrules any previous settings for these parameters Press the next page k...

Страница 110: ...le in the down position if Foot up key option is turned on even if the needle stop position is set to up position Press the next page key to show the next menu e 1 Background Color You can select from...

Страница 111: ...cally go up when the machine stops The height of the foot in the up position can be adjusted by pressing the key or key in accordance with thickness of the fabrics y Foot pressure The foot pressure is...

Страница 112: ...Auto Lock The machine automatically trims the threads after sewing locking stitches when this option is turned on 0 Resume Mode Turn on this option when you wish to resume the last pattern sewn before...

Страница 113: ...feed balancing dial at the neutral position for normal sewing q Feed balancing dial w Neutral position Stretch stitch pattern Q24 If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direc...

Страница 114: ...Auto thread cutter device v Clean the hook race with a soft cloth y Soft cloth CARE AND MAINTENANCE q q w y r t w i u q z x c b WARNING Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning...

Страница 115: ...once a month z Remove the needle thread and remove the thread guide plate by pulling it up q Thread guide plate x Clean the area around and under the pre tension leaf with the lint brush w Pre tensio...

Страница 116: ...win needle sign is indicated on the LCD screen Replace the twin needle with a single needle and press the OK key The machine is started without lowering the feed dog with button sewing selected Lower...

Страница 117: ...e foot pressure is not adjusted properly 6 A stabilizer is not used when sewing very fine fabrics Page 43 Page 20 Page 24 Make stitch shorter Page 43 Apply a stabilizer The fabric is not feeding smoot...

Страница 118: ...116 Stitch Chart Stitch patterns marked with grey can be flipped vertically Horizontal mirror image Utility U Buttonhole B Applique A Heirloom H Quilt Q Satin S Bridge BR Decorative D Long L...

Страница 119: ...titches for the straight stitch needle plate Stitch Chart Quilt Q Utility U Stitches for the professional grade needle plate Quilt Q Utility U Stitch patterns marked with grey can be flipped verticall...

Страница 120: ...118 Stitch Chart Monogram Block Script...

Страница 121: ...119 Block 9mm Stitch Chart Monogram Broadway...

Страница 122: ...Ltd Address 1463 Hazama machi Hachioji shi Tokyo 193 0941 Japan This machine complies with the following regulations EN 60335 2 28 2003 A1 EN 60335 1 2012 A11 EN 62233 2008 EN 55014 1 2006 A1 A2 EN 55...

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