Baby Lock Tempo, BLTP Instruction And Reference Manual

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CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING

OUR MACHINE

Your machine is the most advanced computerized household sewing machine. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

For safe operation

1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread takeup lever, needle, or other moving parts.

2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:

• Operation is completed

• Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts

• A power failure occurs during use

• Maintaining the machine

• Leaving the machine unattended.

3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.

4. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.

For a longer service life

1. When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

3. Do not drop or hit the machine.

4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

For repair or adjustment

In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer.

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.babylock.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning,

when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the

machine unattended.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual:

• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp

the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.

• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.

3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has

been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest

authorized retailer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical 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.

4 Always 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.

• Do not store objects on the foot controller.

• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine,

power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.

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5 Special care is required when sewing:

• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.

• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

• Switch the sewing machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments

in the needle area.

• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.

• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand

stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.

6 This machine is not a toy:

• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

• Do not use outdoors.

7 For a longer service life:

• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store

the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders

can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet,

needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

8 For repair or adjustment:

• If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized retailer.

• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table

in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer.

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.babylock.com

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220-240V

COUNTRIES AND MEXICO

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 1

Contents ..............................................................................................................................3

Introduction ........................................................................................................................6

Sewing Machine Features ....................................................................................................6

Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 7

Included accessories .........................................................................................................................................7

Optional accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ..................................................................... 9

Front view ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Needle and presser foot section ...................................................................................................................... 10

Right-side/rear view ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Operation buttons ........................................................................................................................................... 11

Operation panel ..............................................................................................................................................12

GETTING READY ............................................................................................13

Turning the Machine On/Off .............................................................................................14

Power supply precautions ............................................................................................................................... 14

Turning on the machine .................................................................................................................................. 15

Turning off the machine .................................................................................................................................. 15

Winding/Installing the Bobbin ........................................................................................... 16

Bobbin precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 16

Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................ 16

Installing the bobbin ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Upper Threading ............................................................................................................... 22

Threading the upper thread ............................................................................................................................. 22

Threading the needle ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) ................................................................ 26

Using the twin needle ..................................................................................................................................... 27

Pulling up the bobbin thread ...........................................................................................................................29

Replacing the Needle ........................................................................................................ 30

Needle precautions .........................................................................................................................................30

Needle types and their uses ............................................................................................................................. 30

Checking the needle ....................................................................................................................................... 31

Replacing the needle ....................................................................................................................................... 32

Replacing the Presser Foot ................................................................................................ 33

Presser foot precautions .................................................................................................................................. 33

Replacing the presser foot ...............................................................................................................................33

Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot ........................................................................................................ 34

Removing the presser foot holder .................................................................................................................... 35

Using the optional walking foot ...................................................................................................................... 35

Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces .................................................................................... 37

Stitching cylindrical pieces .............................................................................................................................. 37

Sewing large pieces of fabric ........................................................................................................................... 37

SEWING BASICS .............................................................................................39

Sewing ...............................................................................................................................40

General sewing procedure .............................................................................................................................. 40

Positioning the fabric ...................................................................................................................................... 41

Starting to sew ................................................................................................................................................. 42

Securing the stitching ......................................................................................................................................44

Cutting the thread ........................................................................................................................................... 45

Adjusting the Thread Tension ............................................................................................ 46

Changing the tension of the upper thread ........................................................................................................ 46

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Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ..............................................................................47

Adjusting the stitch width ................................................................................................................................ 47

Adjusting the stitch length ............................................................................................................................... 48

Useful Functions ................................................................................................................ 49

Changing the needle stop position ..................................................................................................................49

Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches .......................................................................................49

Changing the initial needle stop position ......................................................................................................... 50

Useful Sewing Tips ............................................................................................................51

Trial sewing .................................................................................................................................................... 51

Changing the sewing direction ........................................................................................................................ 51

Sewing curves ................................................................................................................................................. 51

Sewing thick fabrics ........................................................................................................................................ 52

Sewing thin fabrics ..........................................................................................................................................53

Sewing stretch fabrics ...................................................................................................................................... 53

Sewing an even seam allowance ..................................................................................................................... 53

UTILITY STITCHES ..........................................................................................55

Selecting Stitching .............................................................................................................56

Selecting stitching ........................................................................................................................................... 56

Overcasting Stitches .......................................................................................................... 58

Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” ................................................................................... 58

Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” ............................................................................................. 59

Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter ............................................................................... 60

Basic Stitching ...................................................................................................................62

Basic stitching .................................................................................................................................................62

Blind Hem Stitching .......................................................................................................... 63

Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing .................................................................................. 65

Buttonhole sewing .......................................................................................................................................... 66

Button sewing ................................................................................................................................................. 69

Zipper Insertion ................................................................................................................. 72

Inserting a centered zipper .............................................................................................................................. 72

Inserting a side zipper ..................................................................................................................................... 73

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape ............................................................................76

Stretch stitching ............................................................................................................................................... 76

Elastic attaching .............................................................................................................................................. 76

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching .......................................................................... 78

Appliqué stitching ........................................................................................................................................... 79

Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ..................................................................................................................... 80

Piecing ............................................................................................................................................................ 80

Quilting .......................................................................................................................................................... 81

Free-motion quilting ........................................................................................................................................82

Reinforcement Stitching ....................................................................................................83

Triple stretch stitching ..................................................................................................................................... 83

Bar tack stitching .............................................................................................................................................83

Eyelet Stitching .................................................................................................................. 85

Decorative Stitching .......................................................................................................... 86

Fagoting .......................................................................................................................................................... 87

Scallop stitching .............................................................................................................................................. 88

Smocking ........................................................................................................................................................88

Joining ............................................................................................................................................................ 89

Heirloom stitching .......................................................................................................................................... 90

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APPENDIX .......................................................................................................93

Stitch Settings .................................................................................................................... 94

Utility stitches ................................................................................................................................................. 94

Care and Maintenance .................................................................................................... 100

Cleaning the machine surface ....................................................................................................................... 100

Cleaning the race .......................................................................................................................................... 100

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................102

Error messages .............................................................................................................................................. 105

Operation beep .............................................................................................................................................106

Index ...............................................................................................................................107

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (page 1), and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.

Sewing Machine Features

1 Easy upper threading

Since the spool can be installed at the front of the sewing machine, the upper thread can easily be threaded. In addition, the needle can be threaded with a simple operation (page 22).

2 One-touch lower threading

You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 20).

3 Simple bobbin-winding

The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread (page 16).

4 Built-in stitches

You can select from the built-in stitches available, including utility stitches and decorative stitches (page 56).

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Accessories

After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer.

Included accessories

The following items should also be included in the box.

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.

* 75/11 2 needles

90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored)

No. Part Name Part Code No. Part Name Part Code

1 Buttonhole foot “A” XC2691-023 15 Screwdriver (small) X55468-021 2 Overcasting foot “G” XE6305-101 16 Spool cap (large) 130012-024 3 Monogramming foot “N” XD0810-031 17 Spool cap (medium)(2) XE1372-001 4 Zipper foot “I” X59370-021 18 Spool cap (small) 130013-124 5 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XC3021-031 19 Extra spool pin XC4654-051 6 Blind stitch foot “R” XE2650-001 20 Spool net XA5523-020 7 Button fitting foot “M” XE2643-001 21 Foot controller XC6651-221 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 22 Operation manual XE8868-001

9 Bobbin (4) X52800-120 23 Quick reference guide XE8869-001 10 Needle set X58358-021 24 Hard case XC9701-053 11 Twin needle X59296-121 25 Accessory bag XC4487-021 12 Cleaning brush X59476-021 26 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051 13 Eyelet punch XZ5051-001 27 Stitch pattern plate XE8866-001 14 Screwdriver (large) XC8349-021

Note

(For U.S.A. only)

● Foot controller: Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model BLTP.

● The screw for the presser foot holder is available through your authorized retailer. (Part code: XA4813-051)

● The organized accessory tray is available through your authorized retailer. (Part code: XC4489-051)

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■ Attaching the stitch pattern plate

The stitch pattern plate shows the stitches and the stitch numbers. A letter (A, G, J, N or R) indicating the presser foot that should be used appears below the stitch number. Attach the stitch pattern plate to the handle as shown in the illustration below.

Optional accessories

The following are available as optional accessories.

Memo

● Visit your Baby Lock retailer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6. 7.

8. 9. 10. 11.

No. Part Name Part Code No. Part Name Part Code

1 Side cutter FA10 7 Non stick foot FA8 2 Quilting guide FA11 8 Open toe foot FA7 3 Extension table BLR-ET 9 Stitch guide foot “P” FA6 4 Walking foot BLG-WI 10 1/4 inch quilting foot FA1 5 Quilting foot FA2

1/4 inch quilting foot with guide

ESG-QGF

6 Adjustable zipper/piping foot FA9

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Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.

Front view

1 Thread guide plate

Pass the thread under the thread guide plate.

2 Thread guide cover

Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover when threading the upper thread.

3 Spool pin

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

4 Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk

Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread.

5 Top cover

Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin.

6 Bobbin winder

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

7 Operation panel

Use for stitch selection and various stitch functions (page 12).

8 Operation buttons and sewing speed controller

Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine (page 11).

9 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment

Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment.

0 Thread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

A Needle threader lever

Use the needle threader to thread the needle.

B Thread take-up lever check window

Look through the window to check the position of the take-up lever.

C Thread tension dial

Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the upper thread.

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Needle and presser foot section

1 Buttonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes.

2 Thread guide disk

Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle.

3 Needle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.

4 Needle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams.

5 Needle plate cover

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race.

6 Bobbin cover

Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.

7 Feed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

8 Presser foot

The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch.

9 Presser foot holder

The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder.

Right-side/rear view

1 Presser foot dial

Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric.

2 Handle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine.

3 Handwheel

Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle. The handwheel should be turned towards you (counterclockwise).

4 Air vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.

5 Main power switch

Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF.

6 Foot controller jack

Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack.

7 Power supply jack

Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply jack.

8 Feed dog position switch

Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.

9 Presser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot.

Memo

● Refer to pages 9 through 12 while you are learning to use your machine.

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Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 11

Operation buttons

The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.

1 “Start/Stop” button /

Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is depressed. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 42). The button lights up in green, red or orange, depending on how the sewing machine is being operated.

Green: When the machine is ready to start

sewing or while it is sewing

Red: When the machine is not ready to start

sewing

Orange: When the bobbin winder shaft is moved

to the right for winding the bobbin thread onto the bobbin

2 “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button

Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. For details, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 44).

3 “Needle Position” button

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise or lower the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

4 Sewing speed controller

Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.

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Operation panel

The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of various buttons and sliders for specifying how the stitch will be sewn.

1 Stitch width adjustment slider / 2 Stitch width adjustment button

These are used to adjust the width of the stitch or the needle position. After pressing the stitch width adjustment button, use the stitch width adjustment slider to adjust the stitch width.

3 Stitch length adjustment slider / 4 Stitch length adjustment button

These are used to adjust the length of the stitch. After pressing the stitch length adjustment button, use the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length.

5 Needle mode selection key (single/twin)

Press the needle mode selection key to select the twin needle sewing setting. Each time this key is pressed, the setting switches between that for single needle sewing and for twin needle sewing.

6 Needle stop position key

This is used to change the position of the needle when the sewing machine is stopped. If the key is lit, the sewing machine will stop with the needle raised. If the key is not lit, the sewing machine will stop with the needle lowered.

7 Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key

Press the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of stitching.

8 Stitch selection key

Press the stitch selection key to select the number for the stitch that you wish to use. 80 stitches are available. For details, refer to “Selecting Stitching” (page 56).

9 Stitch indicator

This displays the number, width and length of the currently selected stitch. Press the stitch number display key (0), stitch width display key (A) or the stitch length display key (B) to display the corresponding information. In addition, error messages for incorrect operation appear in the stitch indicator.

0 Stitch number display key

Press the stitch number display key to display the number of the currently selected stitch. When the stitch number is displayed, the stitch number display key lights up.

A Stitch width display key

Press the stitch width display key to display the width of the currently selected stitch. When the stitch width is displayed, the stitch width display key lights up.

B Stitch length display key

Press the stitch length display key to display the length of the currently selected stitch. When the stitch length is displayed, the stitch length display key lights up.

9 A

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1 GETTING READY

The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.

Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................14

Power supply precautions ..................................................................................14

Turning on the machine ..................................................................................... 15

Turning off the machine ..................................................................................... 15

Winding/Installing the Bobbin ................................................................................16

Bobbin precautions ............................................................................................ 16

Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................... 16

Installing the bobbin .......................................................................................... 20

Upper Threading ..................................................................................................... 22

Threading the upper thread................................................................................ 22

Threading the needle..........................................................................................25

Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader).................. 26

Using the twin needle ........................................................................................ 27

Pulling up the bobbin thread..............................................................................29

Replacing the Needle ..............................................................................................30

Needle precautions ............................................................................................30

Needle types and their uses................................................................................ 30

Checking the needle...........................................................................................31

Replacing the needle ..........................................................................................32

Replacing the Presser Foot ...................................................................................... 33

Presser foot precautions ..................................................................................... 33

Replacing the presser foot .................................................................................. 33

Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot ..........................................................34

Removing the presser foot holder ...................................................................... 35

Using the optional walking foot .........................................................................35

Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces..........................................................................37

Stitching cylindrical pieces................................................................................. 37

Sewing large pieces of fabric..............................................................................37

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Turning the Machine On/Off

This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off.

Power supply precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.

●

Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

• Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine.

• Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.

● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:

• When you are away from the machine

• After using the machine

• When the power fails during use

• When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection

• During electrical storms

● Use only the power cord included with this machine.

● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to

them. Fire or electric shock may result.

● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.

● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to

remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.

● Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted,

or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized retailer for repairs before continuing use.

● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a

fire may result.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Turning the Machine On/Off 15

Turning on the machine

Make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “O”), and then plug the power cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine.

Insert the plug of the power cord into a household electrical outlet.

1 Power supply jack

Press the right side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine (set it to “|”).

X The sewing lamp comes on when the

machine is turned on.

Turning off the machine

When you are finished using the sewing machine, turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing machine to another location, be sure to turn it off.

Make sure that the machine is not sewing.

Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine (set it to “{”).

X The sewing lamp goes off when the

machine is turned off.

Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Grasp the plug when unplugging the power cord.

Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack.

Note

● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. only)

● This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Winding/Installing the Bobbin

This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread.

Bobbin precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin.

Winding the bobbin

Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread.

1 Bobbin winder

Memo

● The order that the machine should 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: X52800-150) designed specifically for this sewing machine.

Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine.

● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other

models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: X52800-150).

CAUTION

Actual size

This model Other model

11.5 mm

(7/16 inch)

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Winding/Installing the Bobbin 17

Turn on the sewing machine.

Open the top cover.

Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin. Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into place.

1 Notch 2 Bobbin winder shaft spring

Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of the arrow until it snaps into place.

• / (“Start/Stop” button) lights up in

orange.

Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin.

1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap

Place the spool of thread for the bobbin 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.

• If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin.

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.

● If the spool or the spool cap is not

positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle may 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 too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool and the needle may break.

CAUTION

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Memo

● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.

1 Spool cap (small) 2 Spool (cross-wound thread) 3 Space

● When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool. When the spool net is used, the tension of the upper thread will slightly increase. Be sure to check the thread tension. For details, refer to “Changing the tension of the upper thread” (page 46).

1 Spool net 2 Spool 3 Spool cap 4 Spool pin

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.

1 Thread guide cover

Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right.

1 Thread guide plate

Pass the thread under the hook on the thread guide, and then wind it counterclockwise under the pretension disk.

1 Thread guide and pretension disk

Note

● Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk.

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While holding the thread with your left hand, wind the thread that was pulled out clockwise around the bobbin five or six times with your right hand.

Note

● Make sure that the thread between the spool and the bobbin is pulled tight.

● Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin, otherwise the thread will become wrapped around the bobbin winder shaft.

Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to the right to cut it.

Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter)

X The thread is cut to a suitable length.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the right to increase the bobbin winding speed and slide to left to decrease.

1 Sewing speed controller

Press / (“Start/Stop” button) once.

1 “Start/Stop” button

• When the bobbin winding becomes slow,

press

/ (“Start/Stop” button) once

to stop the machine.

•

Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around the bobbin.

Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left.

Remove the bobbin from the shaft.

Memo

● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.

● Be sure to cut the thread as described. If

the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin and the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.

CAUTION

● When the bobbin winding becomes slow,

stop the machine, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged.

CAUTION

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Installing the bobbin

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

Memo

● The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks around the bobbin case. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

1 Bobbin cover 2 Latch

X The bobbin cover opens.

Remove the bobbin cover.

Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left.

• Be careful not to drop the bobbin.

Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that the thread unrolls to the left.

• Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.

•

Memo

● The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks around the bobbin case. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

● 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 included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: X52800-150).

CAUTION

Actual size

This model Other model

11.5 mm

(7/16 inch)

● Be sure to install the bobbin so that the

thread unwinds in the correct direction, otherwise the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

CAUTION

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Winding/Installing the Bobbin 21

Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand.

Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and then pull the thread out toward the front.

1 Cutter

X The cutter cuts the thread.

Note

● Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted correctly, reinsert the thread.

1 Tension-adjusting spring

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 lower threading is finished.

Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the procedure in “Upper Threading” (page 22).

Memo

● You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up the thread according to the procedure in “Pulling up the bobbin thread” (page 29).

● When installing the bobbin, be sure to

hold it down with your finger. If the bobbin is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.

CAUTION

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Upper Threading

In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described.

Memo

● The order that the machine should be threaded is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

Threading the upper thread

Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine.

Turn on the sewing machine.

Raise the presser foot lever.

1 Presser foot lever

Note

● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded.

● 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 and break.

CAUTION

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Upper Threading 23

Press (“Needle Position” button) once or twice to raise the needle.

1 “Needle Position” button

• The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top, as shown below. Check the handwheel and, if this mark is not at this position, press (“Needle Position” button) until it is.

1 Mark on handwheel

Open the top cover.

Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin.

1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap

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.

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.

● If the spool or the spool cap is not

positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle may break.

● Three spool cap sizes are available (large,

CAUTION

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While holding the thread lightly with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front.

1 Thread guide cover

Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it up.

1 Thread guide plate

While using your right hand to lightly hold the thread passed under the thread guide plate, pass the thread through the thread path in the order shown below.

1 Shutter

Note

● If the presser foot has been lowered and the shutter is closed, the machine cannot 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.

● 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.

Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide.

The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown.

1 Needle bar thread guide

Next, use the needle threader to thread the needle. Continue with the procedure in “Threading the needle” (page 25).

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Upper Threading 25

Threading the needle

This section describes how to thread the needle.

Note

● The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16.

● Thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader.

● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle.

● If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to “Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)” (page 26).

Pull the end of the thread passed through the needle bar thread guide to the left, and then pass the thread through the thread guide disk from the front.

1 Thread guide disk

Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side of the machine.

1 Cutter

Note

● 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 3.

●

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, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks (marked “7”).

1 80 mm (3 inches) or more

Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot.

1 Presser foot lever

Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the machine until it clicks, and then slowly return the lever to its original position.

1 Needle threader lever

X The thread is passed through the eye of the

needle.

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Note

● If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread.

Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine.

1 5 cm (2 inches)

X The upper threading is finished.

Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished, you are ready to begin sewing.

Note

● If the needle is not raised, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure 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.

Thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide.

• For details, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 22).

Lower the presser foot lever.

1 Presser foot lever

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back.

Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine.

● When pulling out the thread, do not pull

it with extreme force, otherwise the needle may break or bend.

CAUTION

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Upper Threading 27

Using the twin needle

With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to use the twin needle, the extra spool pin and the spool cap. For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 94).

Install the twin needle.

• For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 32).

Thread the upper thread for the left needle eye.

• For details, refer to steps

1 through a of

“Threading the upper thread” (page 22).

Manually thread the left needle with 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.

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.

1 Bobbin winder shaft

Swing down the spool pin so that it is horizontal.

Place the upper thread spool for the needle on the right side onto the extra spool pin, and then secure it with the spool cap.

The thread should unroll from the top front of the spool.

1 Spool cap 2 Spool

Thread the upper thread for the right side in the same way that the upper thread for the left side was threaded.

1 Thread guide cover

• For details, refer to step 8 through 0 of

“Threading the upper thread” (page 22).

● Only use the twin needle (part code:

X59296-151). 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.

CAUTION

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Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle.

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.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Turn on the sewing machine.

Select a stitch.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting Stitching” (page 56).

• For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 94).

Press (Needle mode selection key).

X (Needle mode selection key) lights up,

and the twin needle can now be used.

• To return to single needle sewing, press (Needle mode selection key) until the key is no longer lit.

• Even after the sewing machine is turned off, the twin needle setting is not cancelled.

Start sewing.

• For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 42).

X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to

each other.

●

When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly

turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

● When using the twin needle, be sure to

select an appropriate stitch, 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 fabric with the twin needle left down in the fabric, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

CAUTION

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Upper Threading 29

Pulling up the bobbin thread

When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.

Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

• Refer to steps

1 through 5 of “Installing the

bobbin” (page 20).

Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.

Do not cut the thread with the cutter.

While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand with the needle in the upposition, press (“Needle Position” button) twice to lower and raise the needle.

1 “Needle Position” button

X The bobbin thread is looped around the

upper thread and can be pulled up.

Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread.

Pull out about 10-15 cm (4-5 inches) of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine.

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.

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Replacing the Needle

This section provides information on sewing machine needles.

Needle precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the 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.

Needle types and their uses

The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.

● 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.

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

65/9–75/11Georgette Synthetic thread

Challis, Satin Silk thread 50

Thick

fabrics

Denim Cotton thread

–50

90/14–100/16

Corduroy Synthetic thread

Tweed Silk thread

Stretch

fabrics

Jersey

Thread for knits

–60

Ball point needle

(golden colored)

75/11–90/14

Tricot

Easily frayed fabrics

Cotton thread

50–80

65/9–90/14Synthetic thread

Silk thread 50

For top-stitching

Synthetic thread

30 90/14–100/16

Silk thread

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Memo

● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread, and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle.

● Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur.

● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn.

● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.

Checking the needle

Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even.

1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking

■ Correct needle

1 Flat surface

■ Incorrect needle

If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use a bent needle.

1 Flat surface

● The appropriate fabric, thread and

needle combinations are shown in the table on page 30. If the combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.

CAUTION

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Replacing the needle

Replace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in “Checking the needle”.

Press (“Needle Position” button) once or twice to raise the needle.

1 “Needle Position” button

Turn off the sewing machine.

Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover the hole in the needle plate.

Note

● Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine.

Lower the presser foot lever.

1 Presser foot lever

Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.

1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw

• Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged.

With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper.

1 Needle stopper

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.

●

Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if

/ (“Start/

Stop” button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

● Be sure to insert the needle until it

touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result.

CAUTION

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Replacing the Presser Foot

The presser foot presses down on the fabric.

Presser foot precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet.

Replacing the presser foot

Replace the presser foot as described below.

Press (“Needle Position” button) once or twice to raise the needle.

1 “Needle Position” button

X The needle is raised.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Raise the presser foot lever.

1 Presser foot lever

X The presser foot is raised.

Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder.

1 Black button 2 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 machine. Use of any other presser

foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine.

CAUTION

● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure

to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if

/ (“Start/

Stop” button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

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Place a different presser foot below the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the notch in the holder.

Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (A, G, I, J, M, N or R) is positioned to be read.

1 Presser foot holder 2 Notch 3 Pin

Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder.

1 Presser foot lever

X The presser foot is attached.

Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached.

Note

● For details on the presser foot that should be used with the selected stitch, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 94).

Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot

The presser foot pressure (the amount of pressure applied to the fabric by the presser foot) can be adjusted. For best results, increase the pressure when sewing thin fabrics, and decrease the pressure when sewing thick fabrics.

Lower the presser foot lever.

1 Presser foot lever

Turn the presser foot pressure dial at the back of the machine to adjust the pressure of the presser foot.

The presser foot pressure can be set to one of four levels (between 1 and 4). The larger the setting, the stronger the pressure. Use setting 1 or 2 for thick fabrics, use setting 3 or 4 for thinner fabrics.

1 Strong 2 Weak

When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 (standard).

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Removing the presser foot holder

Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder.

■ Removing the presser foot holder

Remove the presser foot.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 33).

Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw.

1 Screwdriver 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot holder screw

■ Attaching the presser foot holder

Align the presser foot holder with the lowerleft side of the presser bar.

Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand, and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.

1 Screwdriver

Note

● If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.

Using the optional walking foot

With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting. Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot.

■ Attaching the walking foot

Remove the presser foot holder.

• For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (at the left).

Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw.

1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw

Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver.

1 Presser foot holder screw

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Note

● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium.

■ Removing the walking foot

Press (“Needle Position” button) once or twice to raise the needle.

1 “Needle Position” button

X The needle is raised.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Raise the presser foot lever.

1 Presser foot lever

X The presser foot is raised.

With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove the walking foot.

1 Presser foot holder screw

Attach the presser foot holder.

• For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 35).

Memo

● Only the straight stitch (with reinforcement

stitching) and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot. For details on the stitches, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 94).

Note

● The optional walking foot is available

through your Baby Lock retailer.

● Be sure to securely tighten the screw

with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break.

●

Before starting to sew, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

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Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces

When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment.

Stitching cylindrical pieces

Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs.

Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.

X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-

arm sewing is possible.

Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm, and then sew from the top.

When you are finished with free-arm sewing, install the flat bed attachment back in its original position.

Sewing large pieces of fabric

The optional extension table makes sewing large pieces of fabric easier.

Open up the legs at the bottom of the extension table.

Pull out the four legs until they snap into place.

Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.

X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-

arm sewing is possible.

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Install the extension table.

Keeping the extension table level, fully slide it into place. The lower right corner section of the extension table extends over the front section of the sewing machine bed.

1 Lower right corner 2 Sewing machine bed

Note

● The optional extension table is available through your Baby Lock retailer.

Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to adjust their height so the extension table will be level with the sewing machine bed.

When you are finished using the extension table, remove it.

While slightly lifting up the extension table, pull it off to the left.

Install the flat bed attachment back in its original position.

Memo

● With the legs folded up, the extension table can be stored attached to the hard case.

● Do not move the sewing machine while

the extension table is attached, otherwise damage or injuries may occur.

CAUTION

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2 SEWING BASICS

The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.

Sewing.....................................................................................................................40

General sewing procedure .................................................................................40

Positioning the fabric ......................................................................................... 41

Starting to sew ................................................................................................... 42

Securing the stitching.........................................................................................44

Cutting the thread ..............................................................................................45

Adjusting the Thread Tension..................................................................................46

Changing the tension of the upper thread .......................................................... 46

Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length.................................................................... 47

Adjusting the stitch width .................................................................................. 47

Adjusting the stitch length.................................................................................. 48

Useful Functions .....................................................................................................49

Changing the needle stop position ..................................................................... 49

Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches ........................................ 49

Changing the initial needle stop position ........................................................... 50

Useful Sewing Tips ..................................................................................................51

Trial sewing........................................................................................................51

Changing the sewing direction ...........................................................................51

Sewing curves .................................................................................................... 51

Sewing thick fabrics ...........................................................................................52

Sewing thin fabrics............................................................................................. 53

Sewing stretch fabrics ........................................................................................53

Sewing an even seam allowance ........................................................................ 53

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Sewing

Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.

General sewing procedure

Follow the basic procedures below to sew.

●

While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur.

● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the

needle may break.

● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or

bend.

Turn on the

machine.

Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Turning on the machine” (page 15).

↓

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 56).

↓

Attach the presser

foot.

Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

↓

4 Position the fabric.

Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot. Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. For details on positioning the fabric, refer to “Positioning the fabric” (page 41).

↓

5 Start sewing.

Start sewing. For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 42).

↓

6 Cut the thread.

Cut the thread at the end of sewing. For details on cutting the thread, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 45).

CAUTION

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Positioning the fabric

Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly.

Turn on the sewing machine.

The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected.

Press (“Needle Position” button) once or twice to raise the needle.

1 “Needle Position” button

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.

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.

Lower the presser foot lever.

1 Presser foot lever

X The fabric is now positioned to be sewn.

Memo

● To adjust the pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric, refer to “Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot” (page 34).

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Starting to sew

Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the sewing speed controller or the foot controller.

Note

●

When the foot controller is plugged in,

(“Start/Stop” button) cannot be used

to start or stop sewing.

■ Using the operation buttons

Sewing can be started and stopped using the

operation button

/ (“Start/Stop” button).

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.

1 Sewing speed controller

Press / (“Start/Stop” button) once.

1 “Start/Stop” button

X The machine starts sewing.

• If you continue to hold / (“Start/ Stop” button) after the sewing starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed.

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).

When you are finished sewing, raise the needle, and then cut the threads.

• For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 45).

■ Using the foot controller

Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller.

Turn off the sewing machine.

When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started.

Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the side of the sewing machine.

1 Foot controller jack

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Turn on the sewing machine.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.

1 Sewing speed controller

• The speed set using the sewing speed controller will be the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.

Once you are ready to start sewing, slowly press down on the foot controller.

Pressing down on the foot controller increases the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed.

• Slowly press down on the foot controller. Pressing it down hard starts sewing too quickly.

X The machine starts sewing.

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).

When you are finished sewing, raise the needle, and then cut the threads.

• For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 45).

Memo

● If (Needle stop position key) is lit, the

sewing machine will stop with the needle raised. If the key is not lit, the sewing machine will stop with the needle lowered. The needle position setting selected with the needle stop position key does not change if the sewing machine is turned off.

● When the foot controller is plugged in,

/ (“Start/Stop” button) cannot be

used to start or stop sewing.

Slower

Faster

● Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate

in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.

●

Do not place objects on the foot controller, otherwise damage to the machine or injuries may occur.

● If the machine is not to be used for a long

period of time, unplug the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.

CAUTION

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Securing the stitching

When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever.

Press / (“Start/Stop” button) or press down on the foot controller.

At this time, if

/ (“Start/Stop” button) is

held down, the machine sews at a low speed.

1 “Start/Stop” button

• For details, refer to refer to “Starting to sew” (page 42).

X The machine starts sewing.

After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press (“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button).

Keep (“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button) held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching.

1 “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button

X While (“Reverse/Reinforcement

Stitch” button) is held down, reverse stitches are sewn.

After sewing back to the beginning of the stitching, release (“Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button).

X The machine stops sewing.

Press / (“Start/Stop” button), or press down on the foot controller.

X The machine starts sewing in the normal

sewing direction.

When the end of the stitching is reached, press

(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”

button).

Keep (“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button) held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are sewn.

X While (“Reverse/Reinforcement

Stitch” button) is held down, reverse stitches are sewn.

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After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, release (“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button).

X The machine stops sewing.

Press / (“Start/Stop” button), or press down on the foot controller.

At this time, if

/ (“Start/Stop” button) is

held down, the machine sews at a slow speed.

X The machine starts sewing in the normal

sewing direction.

After sewing to the end of the stitching, the sewing machine stops.

Press

/ (“Start/Stop” button) or release

foot controller.

1 Beginning of stitching 2 End of stitching

■ Sewing reinforcement stitches

When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching, pressing (“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other.

1 Reverse stitching 2 Reinforcement stitching

Memo

● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement

stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 94).

Cutting the thread

When you have finished sewing, cut the threads.

When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped, press (“Needle Position” button) once to raise the needle.

1 “Needle Position” button

• The needle is raised.

Raise the presser foot lever.

1 Presser foot lever

Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

1 Thread cutter

1 2

5 6

/ /

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Adjusting the Thread Tension

The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal.

Changing the tension of the upper thread

You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used.

■ Correct thread tension

The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. 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.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 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.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of

the fabric.

Turn the thread tension dial to the left to loosen the upper thread.

■ Upper thread is too loose

If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of

the fabric.

Turn the thread tension dial to the right to tighten the upper thread.

Note

● If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension. If the correct thread tension cannot be achieved, rethread the upper thread and insert the bobbin correctly.

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Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length

The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. For details on the range of values within which the width and length can be set, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 94).

Adjusting the stitch width

The stitch width (zigzag width) can be adjusted to make the stitch wider or narrower.

Note

● When (Stitch width display key) is pressed, the currently specified stitch width (needle position for the straight stitch (left needle position) or triple stretch stitch) appears in the stitch indicator. This allows the specified setting to be checked while it is being changed.

1 Stitch width display key

When the stitch width is displayed, stitch width display key lights up.

Press the stitch width adjustment button in the operation panel.

X The stitch width adjustment button lights up.

Slide the stitch width adjustment slider up and down.

Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider up makes the stitch width wider; sliding the slider down makes the stitch width narrower.

1 Stitch width adjustment slider 2 Stitch width adjustment button

■ Changing the needle position

With the straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider up moves the needle to the right; sliding the slider down moves the needle to the left.

• To automatically select the stitch width most appropriate for the selected stitch, press the stitch width adjustment button again.

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly

turn the handwheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

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Adjusting the stitch length

The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch longer or shorter.

Note

● When (Stitch length display key) is pressed, the currently specified stitch length appears in the stitch indicator. This allows the specified setting to be checked while it is being changed.

1 Stitch length display key

When the stitch length is displayed, stitch length display key lights up.

Press the stitch length adjustment button in the operation panel.

X The stitch length adjustment button lights up.

Slide the stitch length adjustment slider up or down.

Sliding the stitch length adjustment slider up lengthens the stitch; sliding the slider down shortens the stitch.

1 Stitch length adjustment slider 2 Stitch length adjustment button 3 Straight stitch 4 Zigzag stitch

• To automatically select the stitch length most

appropriate for the selected stitch, press the stitch length adjustment button again.

● If the stitches are bunched together,

increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking.

CAUTION

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Useful Functions

Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below.

Changing the needle stop position

The sewing machine can be set to leave the needle in the fabric (lowered needle stop position) or leave the needle raised (raised needle stop position) when sewing is stopped.

Press (Needle stop position key) in the operation panel to switch between the two settings.

■ For the raised needle stop position

(Needle stop position key) is lit.

■ For the lowered needle stop position

(Needle stop position key) is not lit.

• When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to the lowered needle stop position.

Memo

● The needle stop position setting does not change if the sewing machine is turned off.

Automatically sewing rever se/ reinforcement stitches

The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching. Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 94).

Select a stitch.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Press (Automatic reverse/reinforcement

stitch key) in the operation panel.

This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn.

X (Automatic reverse/reinforcement

stitch key) lights up.

• To cancel automatic reverse/reinforcement

stitching, press (Automatic reverse/

reinforcement stitch key) until the key is no longer lit.

• When the sewing machine is turned off, the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching setting is cancelled.

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Position the fabric under the presser foot, and then press

/ (“Start/Stop” button)

once.

1 “Start/Stop” button

X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are

sewn, the machine starts sewing.

After reaching the end of the stitching, press

(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”

button) once.

This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn.

1 “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button

X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are

sewn, the sewing machine stops.

Memo

● Reverse/reinforcement stitches WILL NOT

be sewn until (“Reverse/Reinforcement

Stitch” button) is pressed. / (“Start/ Stop” button) may be pressed to stop

stitching when needed such as for pivoting corners.

Changing the initial needle stop position

The needle position when the machine is turned on can be switched between a position on the left or at the center.

While holding pressed the for the first digit (tens) from the stitch selection keys, turn on the sewing machine.

1 Up key for the first digit (tens) from the stitch

selection keys

X The needle position switches between that

on the left and that at the center.

• Each time the operation described in step

is performed, the needle position switches between that on the left and that at the center.

Memo

● As a default, the initial needle stop position

is on the left.

● The specified initial needle stop position is

maintained even after the machine is turned off.

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Useful Sewing Tips

Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project.

Trial sewing

After you have set up the machine with the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn, the machine automatically sets the thread tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected. However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be achieved. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project.

Changing the sewing direction

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.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric.

Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.

Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.

Sewing curves

Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. For details on sewing with an even seam allowance, refer to “Sewing an even seam allowance” (page 53).

When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch.

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Sewing thick fabrics

■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot

If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position.

■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching

Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level.

1 Sewing direction

When you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot lever.

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.

1 Presser foot holding pin

Note

●

The presser foot needs to be in a level position before pressing the black button (presser foot holding pin) on the left side of zigzag foot “J”.

Release the button. The foot will lock in place level with the seam, allowing the fabric to feed.

X Once the trouble spot has been passed, the

foot will return to its normal position.

● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch)

thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break.

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Sewing thin fabrics

When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.

1 Stabilizer material or paper

Sewing stretch fabrics

First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.

1 Basting

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.

■ Aligning the fabric with the presser foot

Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric.

1 Seam 2 Presser foot

■ Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking

The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch (left needle position). Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the needle plate. The distance between the markings in the upper scale is 1/8 inch (3 mm) and the distance between the markings in the grid is 5 mm (3/16 inch).

1 Seam 2 Presser foot 3 Centimeters 4 Inches 5 Needle plate 6 16 mm (5/8 inch)

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3 UTILITY STITCHES

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

Selecting Stitching ................................................................................................... 56

Selecting stitching ..............................................................................................56

Overcasting Stitches................................................................................................58

Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”..................................... 58

Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” .............................................. 59

Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter .................................60

Basic Stitching.........................................................................................................62

Basic stitching .................................................................................................... 62

Blind Hem Stitching ................................................................................................63

Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing ....................................................................... 65

Buttonhole sewing..............................................................................................66

Button sewing .................................................................................................... 69

Zipper Insertion ......................................................................................................72

Inserting a centered zipper ................................................................................ 72

Inserting a side zipper ........................................................................................73

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape.................................................................. 76

Stretch stitching .................................................................................................76

Elastic attaching .................................................................................................76

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ................................................................ 78

Appliqué stitching .............................................................................................. 79

Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ....................................................................... 80

Piecing ............................................................................................................... 80

Quilting..............................................................................................................81

Free-motion quilting........................................................................................... 82

Reinforcement Stitching ..........................................................................................83

Triple stretch stitching ....................................................................................... 83

Bar tack stitching ............................................................................................... 83

Eyelet Stitching........................................................................................................85

Decorative Stitching................................................................................................86

Fagoting ............................................................................................................. 87

Scallop stitching .................................................................................................88

Smocking............................................................................................................ 88

Joining................................................................................................................89

Heirloom stitching ............................................................................................. 90

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Selecting Stitching

You can select any of the various types of stitching available.

Selecting stitching

Using the operation panel keys, select the desired stitch. Immediately after turning on the machine, the straight stitch (left needle position) is selected. The machine can also be set to select the straight stitch (center needle position). For details, refer to “Changing the initial needle stop position” (page 50). The stitch pattern plate shows the stitches and the stitch numbers. A letter (A, G, J, N or R) indicating the presser foot that should be used appears below the stitch number.

1 Stitch pattern plate

Determine the stitch that you wish to use.

• Refer to the stitch pattern plate.

Determine which presser foot should be used with the selected stitch.

The presser feet are stored in the accessory compartment.

• For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 94).

Attach the presser foot.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Turn on the sewing machine.

X When the machine is first turned on, “00”

will be displayed.

Press (Stitch selection key). The number of the selected stitch is displayed.

Each press of increases the number by one. After “9” ( “7” for the number on the left) is

reached, the number returns to “0”. Each press

of decreases the number by one. After “0”

is reached, the number returns to “9” (“7” for the number on the left).

Pressing on the right changes the

second digit (ones), and pressing on the

left changes the first digit (tens).

X The stitch is selected.

If necessary, specify the setting for automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length, etc.

• For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches, begin on page 58.

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■ [Example] Selecting stitch

Press (Stitch selection key)

select stitch 04.

Select “0” with or on the left, and then

select “4” with or on the right.

To adjust the stitch width, slide the stitch width adjustment slider up or down.

Press the stitch width adjustment button, and then slide the stitch width adjustment slider to adjust the stitch width.

1 Stitch width adjustment slider 2 Stitch width adjustment button 3 Wide 4 Narrow

To adjust the stitch length, slide the stitch length adjustment slider up or down.

Press the stitch length adjustment button, and then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length.

1 Stitch length adjustment slider 2 Stitch length adjustment button 3 Long 4 Short

Memo

● When (Stitch length display key) or

(Stitch width display key) is pressed, the currently specified stitch length or width appears in the stitch indicator. This allows the specified setting to be checked while it is being changed.

1 Stitch length display key 2 Stitch width display key

When the stitch length is displayed, (Stitch length display key) lights up. When the stitch width is displayed, (Stitch width display key) lights up.

● For details on adjusting the stitch width and length, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length” (page 47).

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Overcasting Stitches

Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent fabric from fraying. Seven stitches are available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the presser foot that is used.

Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”

Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot “G”.

Attach overcasting foot “G”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.

1 Guide

Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide.

1 Needle drop point

Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Presser

Foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Overcasting

stitch

Preventing fraying in medium weight and thin fabrics

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and fabrics that fray easily

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

5.0

(3/16)

3.5–5.0

(1/8–3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly

turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

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Overcasting Stitches 59

Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”

Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J”.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Sew along the edge of the fabric with the needle dropping off the edge at the right.

1 Needle drop point

Memo

● For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot. For details, refer to “Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot” (page 34).

Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Presser

Foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Zigzag stitch

Preventing 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)

3-point

zigzag stitch

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)

Overcasting

stitch

Preventing fraying in stretch fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.5–4.0

(1/32–3/16)

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Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter

Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. The following four stitches can be used to sew overcasting. When the side cutter is attached, be sure to use the settings in the ranges listed below.

Remove the presser foot.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle.

• The needle threader cannot be used. If the needle threader is used with the side cutter, the sewing machine may be damaged.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw.

1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw

Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder, and then slowly lower the presser foot lever.

1 Notch in presser foot holder 2 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

Overcasting

stitch

Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Preventing fraying in thin and medium weight fabrics while cutting the fabric

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Preventing fraying in thick fabrics while cutting the fabric

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

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Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached.

Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine.

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.

1 2 cm (3/4 inch)

Position the fabric in the side cutter.

The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter.

1 Guide plate

• If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will not be cut.

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, the seam allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch).

1 5 mm (3/16 inch)

Memo

● The side cutter can cut as much as one layer

of 13-oz. denim.

● After using the side cutter, clean it by

removing any lint or dust.

● If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric,

use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter.

● The optional side cutter is available through

your Baby Lock retailer.

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly

turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

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Basic Stitching

Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching.

Basic stitching

Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.

Start sewing.

• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 42).

• For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 44).

When sewing is finished, cut the thread.

• For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 45).

■ Changing the needle position

Memo

● The stitch width adjustment button needs to be lit before using the slider to change the needle position.

Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Presser

Foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Straight

stitch (left

needle

position)

Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (left baseline/ reverse stitching)

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Straight

stitch

(center

needle

position)

Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (center baseline/reverse stitching)

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Triple

stretch

stitch

Reinforcing seams and sewing stretch fabrics

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

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Blind Hem Stitching

Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching.

Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure.

Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and then baste it about 5 mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting stitching 3 Desired edge of hem 4 5mm (3/16inch)

Fold back the fabric along the basting, and then position the fabric with the wrong side facing up.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting

Attach blind hem foot “R”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Fold of hem 3 Guide

Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Presser

Foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Blind hem

stitch

Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics

00 (0)

-3 – 3-

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.5

(1/16–1/8)

Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics

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Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.

1 Needle drop point 2 Wider stitch 3 Narrower stitch

■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold

If the needle catches too much of the hem fold, move the stitch width adjustment lever down. This makes the stitch narrower to move the needle away from the fold.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric

■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold

If the needle does not catch enough of the hem fold, move the stitch width adjustment lever up. This makes the stitch wider to move the needle closer onto the fold.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric

• For details on changing the stitch width, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length” (page 47).

Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide.

Remove the basting stitching.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric

Memo

● For best results when sewing stretch fabrics,

decrease the pressure of the presser foot. For details, refer to “Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot” (page 34).

1 2

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Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing

Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Seven stitches are available for sewing one-step buttonholes and one stitch for sewing on buttons.

Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Presser

Foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Buttonhole

stitch

Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium weight 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)

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)

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)

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)

Keyhole buttonholes for thick or plush fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8–1/4)

0.5

(1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thickfabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8–1/4)

0.5

(1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Horizontal buttonhole for thick or plush fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8–1/4)

0.5

(1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Button-

sewing stitch

Button sewing

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–4.5

(3/32–3/16)

––M

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Buttonhole sewing

The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.

The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below.

1 Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Pin 4 Marks on buttonhole foot 5 5mm (3/16inch)

Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole.

1 Marks on fabric

Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot “A”, and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole.

1 Reinforcement stitching

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■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate

Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of buttonhole

(Diameter + thickness of button)

3 5mm (3/16inch)

Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale.

1 10 mm (3/8 inch) 2 15 mm (9/16 inch)

X The size of the buttonhole is set.

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.

1 Mark on fabric (front) 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot

Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot.

• When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size.

1 Do not reduce the gap.

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible.

1 Buttonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.

1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket

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

Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and then cut the threads.

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Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position.

Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut.

1 Pin

Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole.

1 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.

1 Eyelet punch

• When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric.

■ Changing the density of the stitching

Press the stitch length adjustment button, and then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length.

1 Stitch length adjustment slider 2 Stitch length adjustment button

• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch length” (page 48).

• If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is too thick), decrease the density of the stitching.

■ Changing the stitch width

Press the stitch width adjustment button, and then slide the stitch width adjustment slider to adjust the stitch width.

1 Stitch width adjustment slider 2 Stitch width adjustment button

• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” (page 47).

Memo

● Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch

length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.

● When opening the buttonhole with the

seam ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting direction, otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips.

CAUTION

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■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread.

Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select stitch

Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread.

Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.

When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack.

Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it.

With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole.

Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.

Button sewing

Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.

Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the left as seen from the rear of the machine).

1 Drop feed lever

(as seen from the rear of the machine)

X The feed dogs are lowered.

Attach button-sewing foot “M”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button.

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Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”.

1 Button

X The button is held in place.

• When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way.

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button.

If it seems as if the needle will hit the button, remeasure the distance between the holes in the button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes.

Start sewing.

Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so that the speed will be slow).

X The sewing machine automatically stops

after sewing reinforcement stitches.

• If additional strength is needed to secure the button, perform the button-sewing operation twice.

Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching.

Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread.

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.

1 Drop feed lever

(as seen from the rear of the machine)

Memo

● The feed dog position switch is normally set

to the right side (as seen from the rear of machine).

● The feed dogs come up when you start

sewing again.

● When sewing, be sure that the needle

does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

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■ Attaching a shank to a button

To sew the button with a shank, attach the button with space between it and the fabric, and then wind the thread by hand. This attaches the button securely.

Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”, and then pull the shank lever toward you.

1 Shank lever

After sewing is finished, cut the upper thread with plenty of excess, wind it around the thread between the button and the fabric, and then tie it to the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching.

Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at the end and at the beginning of the stitching on the wrong side of the fabric.

Cut off any excess thread.

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Zipper Insertion

A zipper can be sewn in place.

There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below.

Inserting a centered zipper

Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted against each other.

1 Right side of fabric 2 Stitching 3 End of zipper opening

Attach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening.

With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening.

• For details, refer to “Basic Stitching” (page 62).

Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the edge of the fabric.

1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening

Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric.

1 Wrong side of fabric

Align the seam with the center of the zipper, and then baste the zipper in place.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting stitching 3 Zipper

Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I”.

1 Pin on the right side 2 Needle drop point

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Presser

Foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Straight

stitch

(center needle

position)

Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

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Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Topstitch around the zipper.

1 Stitching 2 Right side of fabric 3 Basting stitching 4 End of zipper opening

Remove the basting stitching.

Inserting a side zipper

Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper application for side openings and back openings.

1 Stitching 2 Right side of fabric 3 End of zipper opening

The following procedure will describe how to stitch on the left side, as shown in the illustration.

Attach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening.

With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening.

• For details, refer to “Basic Stitching” (page 62).

Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the edge of the fabric.

1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening

Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric.

1 Wrong side of fabric

● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to

select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

● When sewing, be sure that the needle

does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

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Press the seam allowance so that the right side (the side that will not be stitched) has an extra 3 mm (1/8 inch).

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 3 mm (1/8 inch)

Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), and then baste or pin the zipper in place.

1 Zipper teeth 2 Basting stitching

Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I”.

If the stitching will be sewn on the right side, attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of the zipper foot.

1 Pin on the right side 2 Needle drop point

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base of the zipper.

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.

● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to

● When sewing, be sure that the needle

does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

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Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric.

1 Basting stitching

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

6, change it to the left pin.

1 Pin on the left side 2 Needle drop point

Topstitch around the zipper.

Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot.

1 Right side of fabric 2 End of zipper opening 3 Reverse stitches 4 Beginning of stitching 5 Basting stitching

Remove the basting stitching.

●

When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

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Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape

Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.

Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations.

Stretch stitching

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Sew the fabric without stretching it.

Elastic attaching

When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used.

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.

1 Elastic tape 2 Pin

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Presser

Foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Stretch

stitch

Stretch fabrics

1.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

3-point

zigzag stitch

Attaching elastic

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

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Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric.

While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand.

●

When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching

The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.

Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Presser

Foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Zigzag stitch

Attaching appliqués (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)

Appliqué quilting, free-motion quilting, satin stitching

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

Appliqué

stitch

Attaching appliqués

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.6–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

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)

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

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)

Piecing straight stitching (with a seam allowance of 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from the left edge of the presser foot)

1.5

(1/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Joining

stitch

Patchwork stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.2

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.2

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Mock hand

quilting

stitch

Straight stitch quilting that looks hand quilting

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Quilting

stippling

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)

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Appliqué stitching

Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch).

1 Seam allowance

Place a pattern made of thick paper or stabilizer on the back of the appliqué, and then fold over the seam allowance using an iron.

• Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance.

Turn the fabric over, and then baste or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to.

1 Basting stitching

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué.

When sewing around corners, stop the machine with the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqué, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric as needed to change the sewing direction.

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Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching

Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece.

Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans over both pieces.

Piecing

Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a

6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.

Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric.

■ For a seam allowance on the right side

Align the right side of the presser foot with the

edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch

1 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

■ For a seam allowance on the left side

Align the left side of the presser foot with the

edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch

1 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

Memo

● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” (page 47).

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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 81

Quilting

Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide.

Baste the fabric to be quilted.

Attach the walking foot.

• For details, refer to “Using the optional walking foot” (page 35).

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Place one hand on each side of the presser foot, and hold fabric taut while sewing.

Note

● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at

a speed between slow and medium.

● The optional walking foot is available

through your Baby Lock retailer.

■ Using the optional quilting guide

Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced.

Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder.

 Walking foot

 Presser foot holder

Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn.

Note

● The optional quilting guide is available through your Baby Lock retailer.

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Free-motion quilting

With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting.

Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder.

• Refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 35).

Secure the quilting foot with the presser foot holder screw.

The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw.

1 Pin on quilting foot 2 Presser foot holder screw 3 Needle clamp screw

Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.

1 Presser foot holder screw

Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the left as seen from the rear of the machine).

1 Feed dog position switch

(as seen from the rear of the machine)

X The feed dogs are lowered.

Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, and then move the fabric to follow the pattern.

Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing.

1 Pattern

After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed lever to (to the right as seen from the rear of the machine) to raise the feed dogs.

• Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the right.

1 Drop feed lever

(as seen from the rear of the machine)

Note

● The optional quilting foot is available

through your Baby Lock retailer.

● Be sure to securely tighten the screws

with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break.

CAUTION

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Reinforcement Stitching 83

Reinforcement Stitching

Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.

Triple stretch stitching

Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Start sewing.

• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 42).

Bar tack stitching

Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below.

Determine the 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).)

1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of bar tack 3 5 mm (1/8 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

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Triple

stretch

stitch

Reinforcing the seams of sleeves and inseams

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Bar tack

stitch

Reinforcing the ends of openings, such as the corners of pockets

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

0.4

(1/64)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

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Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening.

1 2mm (1/16inch)

Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot.

•

When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size.

1 Do not reduce the gap.

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible.

1 Buttonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.

1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket

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.

Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and cut the threads.

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position.

Memo

● If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it is too thick, increase the stitch length. For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch length” (page 48).

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Eyelet Stitching 85

Eyelet Stitching

Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch).

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size.

• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” (page 47).

Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever.

Start sewing.

X Once sewing is completed, the machine

automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops.

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

● If light weight thread is used, the stitching

may be sparse. If this occurs, sew the eyelet twice before removing the fabric, one on top of the other.

Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Presser

Foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Eyelet stitch

Sewing eyelets, for example, on belts

7.0

(1/4)

7.0, 6.0 or 5.0 (1/4, 15/64

or 3/16)

––N

7 mm

(1/4 inch)

6 mm

(15/64 inch)

5 mm

(3/16 inch)

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Decorative Stitching

The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches.

Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Presser

Foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Fagoting

stitch

Sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open seam

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–7.0

(3/25–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Joining

stitch

Decorative bridging stitches

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.2

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.2

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Shell tuck

stitch

Shell tuck stitching on collars and curves

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Smocking

stitch

Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

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

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)

Hemstitching

Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.

3.5

(1/8)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.6–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

6.0

(15/64)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

3.0

(1/8)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Decorative hemming and heirloom stitching, etc. on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

3.5

(1/8)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

4.0

(3/16)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

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Decorative Stitching 87

Fagoting

Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used.

Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along their seams.

Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by about 4 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.

If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is easier.

1 Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer 2 Basting stitching 3 4mm (3/16inch)

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).

• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” (page 47).

Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric.

After sewing is finished, remove the paper.

Ladder

stitch

Decorative stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

3.0

(1/8)

2.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Rick-rack

stitch

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Decorative

stitch

5.5

(7/32)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.6

(1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Serpentine

stitch

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Presser

Foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

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Scallop stitching

The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs.

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.

• For better results, apply spray starch to the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn.

Trim along the stitches.

• Be careful not to cut the stitches.

Smocking

The decorative stitch created 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.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

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 stitch length” (page 48) and “Changing the tension of the upper thread” (page 46).

Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 inch).

1 1 cm (3/8 inch)

• It is not necessary to sew reverse/ reinforcement stitches.

• At the end of the stitching, the thread is pulled out about 5 cm (2 inches).

Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

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Decorative Stitching 89

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Stitch between the straight stitches.

Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance 3 Straight stitch

Select stitch

22, 23

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam.

1 Right side of fabric

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Heirloom stitching

When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.

Note

● If the thread becomes tangled, use stabilizer material.

Install the wing needle.

• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

• For details on installing a needle, refer to

“Replacing the needle” (page 32).

• The needle threader cannot be used with the

wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 33).

Select a stitch.

The stitches that can be used are 31, 32,

33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”

(page 56).

• Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch)

or less.

Start sewing.

Partially removing threads is called “drawnwork”. This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a loose weave. Two ways to create drawnwork are described below.

■ Drawnwork (Example 1)

The fabric is turned and sewn twice.

Pull out several threads from the fabric.

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm

(15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly

turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

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Decorative Stitching 91

Select stitch 31.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew along the right edge of the frayed section.

Turn the fabric around to sew the opposite side.

Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching.

■ Drawnwork (Example 2)

Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch).

1 4mm (3/16inch)

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

Select stitch

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 56).

Sew along the center of the unfrayed section.

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Page 95

4 APPENDIX

The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter.

Stitch Settings..........................................................................................................94

Utility stitches ....................................................................................................94

Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................................100

Cleaning the machine surface ..........................................................................100

Cleaning the race .............................................................................................100

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................102

Error messages ................................................................................................. 105

Operation beep ................................................................................................106

Index ..................................................................................................................... 107

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Stitch Settings

Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table.

Utility stitches

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Walking Foot

Side cutter

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Straight

stitch

Left

Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reverse No Yes

Center

J/I

Attaching zippers, basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reverse No No

Triple stretch

stitch

Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

Stretch stitch

Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching

1.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

Zigzag stitch

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 No

3-point zigzag

stitch

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

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

Overcasting

stitch

Overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No Yes

Overcasting on thick fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No Yes

Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and fabrics that fray easily

5.0

(3/16)

3.5–5.0

(1/8–3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No Yes

Overcasting on stretch fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.5–4.0

(1/32–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

Blind hem stitch

Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics

00 (0)

-3 – 3-

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.5

(1/16–1/8)

No Reinforcement No No

Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics

00 (0)

-3 – 3-

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.5

(1/16–1/8)

No Reinforcement No No

Appliqué stitch

J Appliqué stitching

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.6–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

Shell tuck edge

J Shell tuck stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

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Stitch Settings 95

Piecing straight

stitch

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)

No Reinforcement No No

Piecing straight stitching (with a seam allowance of 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from the left edge of the presser foot)

1.5

(1/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement Yes No

Straight stitch

that looks

hand-sewn

(for quilting)

Straight stitch quilting that looks hand-sewn

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

Zigzag stitch (for quilting)

Appliqué quilting, freemotion quilting, satin stitching

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

No Reinforcement Yes Yes

Appliqué stitch

(for quilting)

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)

No Reinforcement No No

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)

No Reinforcement No No

Quilting stitch

(for stippling)

Quilting background stitching (stippling)

7.0

(1/4)

1.0–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.6

(1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

Satin scallop

stitch

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 No

Joining stitch

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 No

Patchwork stitching, decorative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabric, such as with tricot

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching

5.0

(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 No

Fagoting stitch

Fagoting and decorative stitching

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

Fagoting and decorative stitching

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Walking Foot

Side cutter

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Ladder stitch

J Decorative stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

3.0

(1/8)

2.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

Rick-rack stitch

J Decorative stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

Decorative

stitch

J Decorative stitching

5.5

(7/32)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.6

(1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

Serpentine

stitch

Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

Reinforcement No No

Hemstitching

Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.

3.5

(1/8)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.6–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

Decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.

6.0

(15/64)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

3.0

(1/8)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

3.5

(1/8)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

4.0

(3/16)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

Decorative hemming, ribbon threading, heirloom stitching, 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)

No Reinforcement No No

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 No

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 No

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Walking Foot

Side cutter

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Buttonhole

stitch

Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium weight 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)

Automatic reinforcement

No No

Secured buttonholes for fabrics that have backings

5.0

(3/16)

3.0–5.0

(1/8–3/16)

0.4

(1/64)

0.2–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Automatic reinforcement

No No

Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics

6.0

(15/54)

3.0–6.0

(1/8–15/64)

1.0

(1/16)

0.5–2.0

(1/32–1/16)

Automatic reinforcement

No No

Buttonholes for stretch fabrics

6.0

(15/54)

3.0–6.0

(1/8–15/64)

1.5

(1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

Automatic reinforcement

No No

Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8–1/4)

0.5

(1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Automatic reinforcement

No No

Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8–1/4)

0.5

(1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Automatic reinforcement

No No

Horizontal buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8–1/4)

0.5

(1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Automatic reinforcement

No No

Bar tack stitch

Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

0.4

(1/64)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Automatic reinforcement

No No

Button-sewing

stitch

M Button sewing

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–4.5

(3/32–3/16)

––No

Automatic reinforcement

No No

Eyelet stitch

Sewing eyelets, for example, on belts

7.0

(1/4)

7.0, 6.0, 5.0 (1/4, 15/64, 3/16)

–

Automatic reinforcement

No No

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Walking Foot

Side cutter

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Decorative

stitch

N For decoration, etc.

2.5

(3/32)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

3.0

(1/8)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.6

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.6

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.6

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No Reinforcement No No

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Walking Foot

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