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SECTION 1. GETTING READY TO SEW
Name of Parts ............................................................... 4
Standard Accessories and Storage .............................. 6
Standard Accessories ................................................... 6
Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing ........................ 6
Free Arm Sewing .......................................................... 6
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .......................... 8
Controlling Sewing Speed ............................................. 8
Selecting Language ...................................................... 8
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ..................... 10
Dropping the Feed Dog .............................................. 10
Changing the Presser Foot ......................................... 10
Detaching and Attaching the Presser Foot Holder ........ 10
Changing Needles ...................................................... 12
Thread and Needle Chart ............................................ 12
Winding the Bobbin ..................................................... 14
Setting the spool ...................................................... 14
Extra spool pin ......................................................... 14
Removing the bobbin ............................................... 14
Winding the bobbin .................................................. 16
Inserting the bobbin ................................................. 18
Threading the Machine ............................................... 20
Needle Threader ......................................................... 22
Drawing up Bobbin Thread ......................................... 24
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension ......................... 24
Pattern Selector Dial ................................................... 26
Stitch Width Dial .......................................................... 26
Stitch Length Dial ........................................................ 26
Variable Needle Drop Positio
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Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ................................. 28
SECTION 2. UTILITY STITCHES
Straight Stitch ............................................................. 30
Finishing sewing ....................................................... 30
Use of the seam guides ........................................... 30
Turning a square corner ........................................... 30
Quilting guide ........................................................... 32
Zigzag Stitch ............................................................... 34
Overcasting ................................................................. 34
Bartacking ................................................................... 34
Multiple Zigzag Stitch .................................................. 34
Blind Hemming ............................................................ 36
Straight Stretch ........................................................... 38
Rick-rack Stretch ......................................................... 38
Serging ........................................................................ 38
Herring Bone Stretch ................................................... 40
Overcast Stretch Stitching ........................................... 40
Automatic Buttonhole .................................................. 42
Adjusting the buttonhole stitch balance .................... 44
Corded Buttonhole ...................................................... 44
Button Sewing ............................................................. 46
Zipper Application ................................................. 48, 50
SECTION 3. DECORATIVE STITCHES
Scallop Stitch ............................................................. 52
Fagoting ..................................................................... 52
Shell Tucking ............................................................. 52
Box Stitch ................................................................... 54
Smocking ................................................................... 54
Decorative Stitch Pattern ........................................... 54
Decorative Stretch Patterns ....................................... 54
Lace Work .................................................................. 56
Patchwork .................................................................. 56
Applique ..................................................................... 56
SECTION 4. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Bobbin Holder ....................................... 58
Replacing the Light Bulb ............................................ 60
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 62
