Brother FS210 Operation Manual

APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Operation Manual
Product Code: 885-E42/E43/E47/E51
Sewing Machine
Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
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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 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 Electrical Hazards:
• This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician.
• This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only.
4 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 dealer 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.
• When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.
• When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your back or knees.
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5 Always keep your work area clear:
• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the 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.
• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries.
6 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 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.
7 This machine is not a toy:
• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.
• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.
• Do not use outdoors.
8 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.
9 For repair or adjustment:
• If the light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.
• 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 Brother dealer.
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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.brother.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is intended for household use.
FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
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.
FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND
CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the
mark, rating as marked on plug.
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.
• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................1
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..........................................................6
ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................... 6
Included accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Optional accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Accessory compartment ................................................................................................................................... 7
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ....................................................8
The main parts ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Needle and presser foot section ...................................................................................................................... 9
Operation buttons ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Operation panel .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Spool pin ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Flip chart ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ...................................................................................13
Power supply precautions .............................................................................................................................. 13
Power supply .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Foot controller ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button) ..................................................... 15
Changing the needle stop position ................................................................................................................. 15
Changing the initial needle position ............................................................................................................... 15
Cancelling the operation beep ....................................................................................................................... 16
THREADING THE MACHINE ............................................................................................ 17
Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Lower threading ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Upper threading ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Drawing up the lower thread .......................................................................................................................... 30
REPLACING THE NEEDLE .................................................................................................31
Needle precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Needle types and their uses ........................................................................................................................... 31
Checking the needle ...................................................................................................................................... 32
Replacing the needle ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Sewing with the twin needle ........................................................................................................................... 34
REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT ......................................................................................36
Replacing the presser foot ............................................................................................................................. 36
Removing the presser foot holder .................................................................................................................. 37
2. SEWING BASICS ...........................................................................................38
SEWING ............................................................................................................................38
General sewing procedure ............................................................................................................................. 38
Selecting a stitch ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Adjusting the stitch length and width .............................................................................................................. 40
Starting to sew ............................................................................................................................................... 41
Thread tension ............................................................................................................................................... 43
USEFUL SEWING TIPS ......................................................................................................44
Trial sewing .................................................................................................................................................... 44
Changing the sewing direction ....................................................................................................................... 44
Sewing curves ................................................................................................................................................ 44
Sewing thick fabrics ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape .............................................................................................................. 45
Sewing thin fabrics ......................................................................................................................................... 46
Sewing stretch fabrics .................................................................................................................................... 46
Stitching cylindrical pieces ............................................................................................................................. 46
3. UTILITY STITCHES ........................................................................................47
OVERCASTING STITCHES ................................................................................................47
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Using zigzag foot ............................................................................................................................................ 47
Using overcasting foot .................................................................................................................................... 48
BASIC STITCHING ............................................................................................................49
Basic stitching ................................................................................................................................................ 49
BLIND HEM STITCHING ..................................................................................................50
BUTTONHOLE SEWING ...................................................................................................53
Button sewing ................................................................................................................................................. 57
ZIPPER INSERTION ...........................................................................................................59
SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE ............................................................61
Stretch stitching .............................................................................................................................................. 61
Elastic attaching ............................................................................................................................................. 61
APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING ........................................................ 63
Appliqués ....................................................................................................................................................... 64
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ..................................................................................................................... 64
Piecing ........................................................................................................................................................... 64
Quilting ........................................................................................................................................................... 65
Free-motion quilting ....................................................................................................................................... 66
REINFORCEMENT STITCHING ......................................................................................... 68
Triple stretch stitching .................................................................................................................................... 68
Bar tack stitching ............................................................................................................................................ 68
DECORATIVE STITCHING ................................................................................................70
Fagoting ......................................................................................................................................................... 71
Scallop stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 72
Smocking ....................................................................................................................................................... 72
Shell tuck stitching ......................................................................................................................................... 73
Joining ............................................................................................................................................................ 73
Heirloom stitching ........................................................................................................................................... 74
SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches) ............................75
Sewing beautiful patterns ............................................................................................................................... 75
Selecting characters ....................................................................................................................................... 76
Checking characters ...................................................................................................................................... 79
Deleting characters ........................................................................................................................................ 79
Sewing the character stitches ........................................................................................................................ 79
ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches) .............................80
4. APPENDIX .....................................................................................................82
STITCH SETTINGS .............................................................................................................82
Utility stitches ................................................................................................................................................. 82
Satin stitches .................................................................................................................................................. 89
Mirror image stitches ...................................................................................................................................... 90
Character stitches .......................................................................................................................................... 93
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................ 95
Restrictions on oiling ...................................................................................................................................... 95
Precautions on storing the machine ............................................................................................................... 95
Cleaning the machine surface ........................................................................................................................ 95
Cleaning the race ........................................................................................................................................... 95
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................... 98
Frequent troubleshooting topics ..................................................................................................................... 98
Upper thread tightened up ............................................................................................................................. 98
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric .......................................................................................................... 99
Incorrect thread tension ............................................................................................................................... 102
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ............................................................................. 103
Error message “E6” appears in the LCD ...................................................................................................... 107
List of symptoms .......................................................................................................................................... 109
ERROR MESSAGES ..........................................................................................................114
Operation beep ............................................................................................................................................ 114
INDEX ............................................................................................................................. 115
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ACCESSORIES
Included accessories
After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer.
Note
(For U.S.A. only)
Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 885-E42/E43/E47/E51. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate.
The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122)
The included accessories vary depending on the machine model.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10.
75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle
16. 17. 18. 19.
No. Part Name
Zigzag foot “J” (on machine)
1 2 Buttonhole foot “A” XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-031 4 Monogramming foot “N” XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot “R” XE2650-001 7 Button fitting foot “M” XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001
Bobbin (4)
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(One is on machine.)
10 Needle set XC8834-021
Part Code
Americas
XZ5134-001
SA156
Others
SFB:
XA5539-151
Memo
About zigzag foot “J”; Press the black button on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for thick seams to be fed, for example, at the beginning of sewing thick fabrics. (page 45)
11. 12.
90/14 1 needle
No. Part Name
13. 14. 15.
Part Code
Americas
11 Twin needle 131096-121
Ball point needle
12
(gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush X59476-021 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051 15 Spool cap (large) 130012-024
Spool cap (medium) 16
(on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 130013-124 18 Extra spool pin XE2241-001
Foot controller
19
XD0501-121 (EU area)
XC8816-071 (Other areas)
Others
XD0360-021
XE1372-001
aBlack button
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Optional accessories
The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. Depending on the model you purchased, the following accessory may be included with your machine.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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No. Part Name
1 Walking foot SA140
2 Quilting foot SA129
3 1/4-inch quilting foot SA125
Americas
Part Code
Others
F033N:
XC2214-052
F005N:
XC1948-052
F001N:
XC1944-052
Accessory compartment
The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. Open the compartment as shown in the figure below.
No. Part Name
4 Quilting guide SA132
5 Eyelet punch XZ5051-001
Americas
Part Code
Others
F016N:
XC2215-052
a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment
Note
Store the accessories in the compartment when they are not used.
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The illustrations in this operation manual may differ from the actual machine.
The main parts
a Bobbin winder (page 17)
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.
b Upper tension-control dial (page 43)
This controls the tension of the upper thread.
c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc
(page 19)
Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pre-tension disc when winding the bobbin thread.
d Thread take-up lever (page 27) e Thread cutter (page 42)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
(page 7 and 46)
g Operation buttons (page 9)
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.
h Operation panel (page 10)
This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model.
i Spool pin (page 11, 17 and 25)
This holds the spool of thread.
j Handwheel
This is used to manually raise and lower the needle.
k Air vent
This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.
l Main power and sewing light switch (page 14)
You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off.
m Jack/socket connector (page 14)
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector.
n Foot controller (page 14)
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing.
o Foot controller jack/socket (page 14)
Plug in the foot controller plug.
p Feed dog position lever (page 57 and 67)
Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.
q Presser foot lever (page 25)
This is used to raise and lower the presser foot.
r Thread guide (page 18 and 27)
This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.
s Thread guide cover (page 18 and 27)
Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
t Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine.
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Needle and presser foot section
e Presser foot
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching.
f Needle plate cover release
Use when removing the needle plate cover.
g Needle plate cover
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race.
h Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick-
set bobbin)
You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.
j Bobbin cover
Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.
a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle
threader) (page 28)
b Buttonhole lever
Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.
c Presser foot holder
The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.
d Presser foot holder screw
Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place.
k Needle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams.
l Needle bar thread guide
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.
m Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot.
n Needle clamp screw
Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place.
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Operation buttons
The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.
a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button
Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. For details, refer to “Sewing reinforcement stitches” (page 42).
b 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 pressed. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 41).
c Needle position button
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. Be sure to raise the needle before threading the needle. Use this button to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in small areas. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.
d Sewing speed controller
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.
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Keys and indicators
Operation panel
The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model.
a LCD (liquid crystal display)
1 The number of the selected stitch 2 The presser foot type to be used 3 The selected stitch type number 4 The stitch length (mm) 5 The stitch width (mm) 6 The auto reverse/reinforcement
b Stitch selection keys
Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that you wish to use. For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
c Stitch length adjustment key
Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch length; press the “+” side to increase the stitch length.)
d Stitch width adjustment key
Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch width; press the “+” side to increase the stitch width.)
e Utility stitch key
Press this key to select the desired type of utility stitches. Press this key once or more until the desired stitch type number is displayed on the LCD. For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
f Utility stitch indicator
This indicator lights up when the utility stitch is selected.
g Character stitch key
Press this key to select the desired font type of character stitches. Press this key once or more until the desired stitch type number is displayed on the LCD. For details, refer to “Selecting characters” (page 76).
h Character stitch indicator
This indicator lights up when the character stitch is selected.
f
e
g
h
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Storing the spool pin
Spool pin
As shown, press down on the spool pin lever with your finger to raise the spool pin.
When placing the cover on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to its storage position. Remove the spool from the spool pin, and then fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration, until it snaps into place to secure it.
CAUTION
Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.
Storing the spool cap
The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small) can be stored by attaching it to the spool pin as shown in the illustration. When attaching the spool cap, position it with the rounded side toward the spool pin.
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Installing the spool pin
Flip chart
If the spool pin has been removed from the
a
machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into the hole on the back of the machine, as shown.
a Hole b Tab
Push the spool pin down until it locks into
b
place.
You can check the pattern numbers of the stitches using the flip chart on the machine.
Hold the notch with your finger to flip the chart.
For models equipped with a flip chart on the top panel
For models equipped with a flip chart on the front panel
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a Notch
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USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Power supply precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.
WARNING
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. Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.
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
CAUTION
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 dealer 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.
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Power supply
Insert the plug into a wall outlet.
a
2
1
a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector
Set the main power switch to “I”.
b
X The sewing light comes on when the
machine is turned on.
Memo
When the machine is turned on, the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move; this is not a malfunction.
Foot controller
Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of the sewing machine.
a Foot controller jack/socket
CAUTION
When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started.
When you press the foot controller down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. When you press harder, the machine’s speed will increase. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop.
To turn off the machine, set the main power
c
switch to “
{”.
X The sewing light goes off when the
machine is turned off.
Note
If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply 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 electric 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.
Slower
Faster
You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use.
CAUTION
Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.
Note
When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button).
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Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button)
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or
a
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.
a Sewing speed controller
• The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.
Changing the needle stop position
Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped.
Changing the initial needle position
Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on. The machine can be set so that the straight stitch (center needle position) is automatically selected when it is turned on.
Turn off the sewing machine.
a
Hold down the “+” side of (stitch selection
b
key) on the left and turn on the sewing machine.
After turning on the sewing machine, release
the “+” side of (stitch selection key).
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Turn off the sewing machine.
a
Hold down the “–” side of (stitch selection
b
key) on the left and turn on the sewing machine.
After turning on the sewing machine, release
the “–” side of (stitch selection key).
X The needle stop position changes to the
raised position.
Memo
• Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position to the lowered position.
X The initial needle position changes to
the center needle position.
Memo
The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned off.
Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position to the left needle position.
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Cancelling the operation beep
When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time a key is pressed. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep.
Turn off the sewing machine.
a
Hold down the “–” side of (stitch width
b
adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine.
After turning on the sewing machine, release the “-” side of (stitch width adjustment key).
X The machine is now set so that it will
not beep.
Memo
Perform the same operation to change the setting so that machine beeps.
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THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the bobbin
This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin.
• For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 20.
a Bobbin-winding
thread guide
b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin
CAUTION
Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine.
We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).
Actual size
1
11.5 mm
(7/16 inch)
As shown, press down on the spool pin lever
a
with your finger.
X The spool pin swings up.
CAUTION
Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.
This model Other models
Remove the spool cap.
b
a Spool pin b Spool cap
CAUTION
Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. The thread may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin.
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Fully insert the spool of thread for the bobbin
c
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.
Memo
When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.
Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
d
With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left, slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is moved to the right end of the spool pin.
c
a
a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space
While holding the spool with your right hand,
e
and then pass the thread under the thread guide.
b
CAUTION
If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged.
Three spool cap sizes are available, 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 or the machine may be damaged.
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a Thread guide
Pass the thread under the thread guide cover
f
from the back to the front.
Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand.
a Thread guide cover
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Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the
g
hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible.
a Bobbin-winding thread guide
Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-tension disk.
b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in as far as possible.
CAUTION
Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may occur when the thread is wound around the bobbin.
Turn on the sewing machine.
i
While holding the end of the thread, gently
j
press the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/ stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine.
Note
If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine.
When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button).
1
Note
Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the pre-tension disk, otherwise the bobbin may not be wound cleanly.
Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft
h
and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the notch in the bobbin.
• Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4
inches) of thread from the hole on the bobbin.
a Spring on the shaft b Notch c 7 – 10 cm (3 – 4 inches)
Trim the excess thread above the bobbin.
k
• Pull 1 cm (1/2 inch) of thread from the hole on the bobbin.
1
a 1 cm (1/2 inch)
CAUTION
Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.
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1
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right
l
(to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.)
a Sewing speed controller
CAUTION
Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.
Press the foot controller or press (start/
m
stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start.
When the bobbin seems full and begins
n
spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button).
Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft
o
to the left and remove the bobbin.
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its
p
original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller).
Memo
When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.
The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.
2
a Wound evenly b Wound poorly
For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system
Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft
a
so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin.
a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring
Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.
b
Follow steps a through g of the procedure
c
in “Winding the bobbin” to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 17).
While holding the thread that wraps around the
d
pre-tension disk with your left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times.
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1
Pull the thread to the right and pass it through
e
the slit in the bobbin winder seat.
a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter)
X The thread is cut to a suitable length.
CAUTION
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 or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right
f
(to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller).
Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft
j
to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft.
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its
k
original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller).
CAUTION
Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.
1
a Sewing speed controller
Turn on the sewing machine.
g
Press the foot controller or press (start/
h
stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start.
Note
If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine.
When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button).
When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take
i
your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button).
2
a Wound evenly b Wound poorly
Memo
When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.
The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.
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1
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
a
Lower threading
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
• For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 23.
CAUTION
Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury.
2
a Wound evenly b Wound poorly
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 enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).
Actual size
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever.
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Slide the button and open the cover.
c
a Cover b Slide button
Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in
d
the direction shown by the arrow.
12
11.5 mm
(7/16 inch)
This model Other models
CAUTION
Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured.
Memo
The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.
CAUTION
Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.
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1
Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin
e
down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown.
• If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 43).
a Tension-adjusting spring
Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in
f
place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
a
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever.
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Slide the button and open the cover.
c
a Cover b Slide button
Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the
d
end of the thread is on the left, and then, after pulling the thread firmly around the tab with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit.
12
1
• Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram).
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
Memo
The direction for feeding the bobbin thread
is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.
a Tab
CAUTION
Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.
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1
While lightly holding down the bobbin with
e
your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (
a and b).
• At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise.
Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter (
a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.)
c).
Note
If the thread is not correctly inserted
through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 43).
Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in
f
place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place.
Memo
You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to the procedure in “Drawing up the lower thread” (page 30).
a Tension-adjusting spring
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Upper threading
Set the upper thread and thread the needle.
• For details on the needle threader, see page 28.
a Spool pin b Mark on the handwheel
1
CAUTION
When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.
Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower.
Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the correct combination of
needles and threads, refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page 31).
Turn on the sewing machine.
a
Raise the presser foot using the presser foot
b
lever.
a Presser foot lever
CAUTION
If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
c
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up, or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.
or
a Mark b Needle position button
• If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine.
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As shown, press down on the spool pin lever
d
with your finger.
X The spool pin swings up.
CAUTION
Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.
Remove the spool cap.
e
Fully insert the spool for the upper thread
f
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.
g
With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left, slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is moved to the right end of the spool pin.
a Spool pin b Spool cap
CAUTION
Be sure to raise the spool pin before use. If the spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.
CAUTION
If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break.
Three spool cap sizes are available, 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 or the needle may break.
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Feed the upper thread as shown in the
Memo
When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.
b
c
a
a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space
While holding the spool with your right hand,
h
and then pass the thread under the thread guide.
j
illustration below.
Make sure you guide the thread through the
k
thread take-up lever from right to left as shown in the illustration below.
1
a Thread guide
Pass the thread under the thread guide cover
i
from the back to the front. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand.
a Thread guide cover
a Thread take-up lever
Memo
If the needle is not raised, the thread take­up lever cannot be threaded. Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take-up lever.
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Put the thread behind the needle bar thread
l
guide above the needle.
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.
1
Note
If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take-up lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread.
If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems.
Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader)
CAUTION
a Needle bar thread guide
Turn off the sewing machine.
m
CAUTION
The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used.
Thread with a thickness of 130/120 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 “Upper threading” (page 25).
Follow steps a through m of the procedure
a
in “Upper threading” to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide.
Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine without using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured.
Thread the needle from front to back and pull
n
out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread.
a 5 cm (2 inches)
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Lower the presser foot lever.
b
While lowering the needle threader lever,
c
hook the thread onto the guide.
a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide
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Fully lower the needle threader lever.
d
X The end of the needle threader rotates
toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle.
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.
e
Pull the loop of the thread passed through the
g
eye of the needle toward the rear of the machine.
a Loop of thread
CAUTION
Be careful not to pull on the thread with force or it may bend the needle.
If the thread does not pass through the eye of the needle, start from step
Raise the presser foot lever.
h
c again.
1
a Hook b Thread
While lightly holding the thread, release the
f
needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the needle.
a Presser foot lever
Pass the end of the thread through the presser
i
foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine.
a 5 cm (2 inches)
Note
If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems.
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Drawing up the lower thread
Lightly hold the end of the upper thread.
a
a Upper thread
While holding the end of the upper thread,
b
raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice.
or
Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both
d
threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot.
a Upper thread b Lower thread
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in.
Pass the thread along the slit in the direction
a
of the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it.
a Mark b Needle position button
Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower
c
thread.
a Upper thread b Lower thread
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• The bobbin cover should still be removed.
Draw up the lower thread as described in
b
steps a to d.
Replace the bobbin cover.
c
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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. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.
CAUTION
Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine.
Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury.
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.
Fabric Type/Application
Medium weight
fabrics
Thin fabrics
Thick fabrics
Stretch fabrics
Easily frayed fabrics
For top-stitching
Type Size
Broadcloth Cotton thread
Taffeta Synthetic thread
Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread 50
Lawn Cotton thread
Georgette Synthetic thread
Challis, Satin Silk thread 50
Denim Cotton thread
Corduroy Synthetic thread
Tweed Silk thread
Jersey
Tricot
Thread for knits 50–60
Cotton thread
Silk thread 50
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
Thread
Size of Needle
60–90
60–90
30 100/16
50
50–60
50–90
30 100/16
50–60 75/11–90/14
75/11–90/14
65/9–75/11
90/14–100/16
Ball point needle
75/11–90/14
(gold colored)
65/9–90/14Synthetic thread
1
Note
Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It may cause malfunctions.
Memo
The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle.
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Ball point needle
Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Use the ball point needle for best results when sewing patterns using monogramming foot “N”. The factory recommended needle is “HG-4BR” (Organ). Schmetz needles “JERSEY BALL POINT” 130/705H SUK 90/14 may be used as a substitute.
Transparent nylon thread
Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread.
CAUTION
The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on the previous page. 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.
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
a Flat surface
Replacing the needle
Replace the needle as described below. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in “Checking the needle”.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
a
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.)
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
2
a Flat side b Needle type marking
Correct needle
1
or
a Mark b Needle position button
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
CAUTION
Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
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a Flat surface
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Lower the presser foot lever.
c
a Presser foot lever
CAUTION
Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to prevent the needle from falling into the hole in the needle plate.
Hold the needle with your left hand, and then
d
use a disc-shaped screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle.
Note
The needle can be removed by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn. (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much, the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much.)
With the flat side of the needle toward the
e
rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper.
a Needle stopper
While holding the needle with your left hand,
f
use the disc-shaped screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise.
Install the twin needle in the same way.
1
a Disc-shaped screwdriver b Needle clamp screw
• Do not apply strong force when loosening or
tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged.
CAUTION
Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the disc-shaped screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result.
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Sewing with the twin needle
We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “STITCH SETTINGS” (page 82).
a Twin needle b Extra spool pin
CAUTION
Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break, and damage the machine.
Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you.
You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand,
from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine.
When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
Install the twin needle.
a
• For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 32).
Thread the upper thread for the left needle.
b
• For details, refer to steps “Upper threading” (page 25).
Manually thread the left needle with the
c
upper thread.
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.
a through l of
Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the
d
bobbin winder shaft.
a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool
Install the thread spool and thread the upper
e
thread.
Memo
When setting the thread spool, set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool.
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Thread the upper thread for the right side in
f
the same way that the upper thread for the left side was threaded.
a Thread guide cover
• For details, refer to step h through k of
“Upper threading” (page 25).
Without passing the thread through the
g
needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle.
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.
Select a stitch.
j
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to
“Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
• For details on the stitches that can be sewn
with the twin needle, refer to “STITCH SETTINGS” (page 82).
CAUTION
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.
Start sewing.
k
For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 41).
X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel
to each other.
1
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
h
• For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 36).
Note
Models equipped with a needle threader
You cannot use the needle threader to
thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine.
CAUTION
When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
Turn on the sewing machine.
i
Note
When using the twin needle, the stitches may become bunched together, depending on the types of thread and fabric that are used. If this occurs, increase the stitch length. For details on adjusting the stitch length, refer to “Adjusting the stitch length and width” (page 40).
CAUTION
When changing the sewing direction, be sure 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.
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REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT
CAUTION
Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will start and you may be injured.
Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.
Only use presser feet that have been designed to be used with this machine. Using other any presser feet may cause an accident or injury.
Press the black button at the back of the
d
Replacing the presser foot
Replace the presser foot as described below.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
a
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.)
presser foot holder to release the presser foot.
or
a Mark b Needle position button
If the sewing machine has been turned on,
b
turn it off.
CAUTION
Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Raise the presser foot lever.
c
a Black button b Presser foot holder
Place a different presser foot below the holder
e
so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the shank in the holder.
Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is positioned to be read.
a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin
Note
The presser foot to be used with each stitch appears in the LCD. To select a stitch, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
a Presser foot lever
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Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the
f
presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the presser foot holder.
a Presser foot lever b Presser foot holder c Shank d Pin
X The presser foot is attached.
Raise the presser foot lever to check that the
g
presser foot is securely attached.
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to loosen the
b
presser foot holder screw.
a Disc-shaped screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw
Attaching the presser foot holder
Align the presser foot holder with the lower-
a
left side of the presser bar.
a Presser foot holder b Presser bar
Hold the presser foot holder in place with your
b
right hand, and then tighten the screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver in your left hand.
1
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 disc-shaped screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder.
Remove the presser foot.
a
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 36).
a Disc-shaped screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw
Note
If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.
CAUTION
Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw, otherwise the presser foot holder may fall off and the needle may strike it, causing the needle to bend or break.
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2 SEWING BASICS
SEWING
Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.
CAUTION
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.
General sewing procedure
Follow the basic procedures below to sew.
Turn on the
1
machine.
2 Select the stitch.
Attach the presser
3
foot.
4 Start sewing.
Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Power supply” (page 14).
Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 36).
Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, cut the threads. For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 41).
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Press (stitch selection keys). The
Selecting a stitch
Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired stitch. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left needle position) is selected.
Turn on the sewing machine.
a
d
number of the selected stitch is displayed.
Press the “+” or “–” side of to increase or
reduce the number by one. Pressing on the
right changes the digit on the right and pressing
on the left changes the digit on the left.
2
Confirm that the utility stitch indicator is lit. If
b
it is not lit, press the utility stitch key to turn on the utility stitch indicator.
a
b
a Utility stitch key b Utility stitch indicator
Confirm that the desired stitch type number is
c
displayed on the LCD. If it is not, press the utility stitch key once or more until the desired stitch type number is displayed on the LCD.
a Utility stitch key b Stitch type number
Stitch type
number
1 Utility stitches
2 Satin stitches
3 Mirror image stitches
Stitch type
a
X The stitch is selected.
Memo
The pattern numbers of the stitches are displayed on the machine.
Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD.
e
a Presser foot type
• For details, refer to
foot” (page 36)
“Replacing the presser
.
Memo
The presser foot to be used is indicated by the letter (J, A, etc.) that appears above or beside the stitch number.
If necessary, adjust the stitch length and
f
width.
• For details on sewing with each of the stitches,
refer to the following example.
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Adjusting the stitch length and width
[Example] Selecting stitch . Press the stitch selection keys to select stitch 05.
a
With on the right, select “5”, and with
on the left, select “0”.
Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch
b
length adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch length.
a Stitch length b Stitch length adjustment key c Short d Long
Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch width
c
adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch width.
CAUTION
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.
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.
a Stitch width b Stitch width adjustment key c Narrow d Wide
Note
When the stitch length or stitch width is changed from the standard setting, around or disappears from the LCD. When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back to the standard setting, reappears around or in the LCD.
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While holding the end of the thread and the
d
Starting to sew
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
a
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.)
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.
or
Lower the presser foot lever.
e
a Mark b Needle position button
Raise the presser foot lever.
b
a Presser foot lever
2
a Presser foot lever
Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass
c
the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine.
a 5 cm (2 inches)
On models equipped with a sewing speed
f
controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed. Refer to “Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button)” (page 15).
a Sewing speed controller
Slowly press down on the foot controller.
g
(With models equipped with (start/stop button), if the foot controller is not connected, press once.)
or
aStart/stop button
X The machine starts sewing.
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Take your foot off the foot controller, or press
h
(start/stop button) once (if the machine was started by pressing (start/stop button)) (for models equipped with the start/stop button).
X The machine stops sewing.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
i
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.)
This procedure is not necessary if the needle stop position has been set to the raised position (page 15).
Raise the presser foot lever.
j
Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine,
k
and then pass the threads upward from below through the thread cutter to cut them.
1
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.
a Reverse stitching b 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 82).
a Thread cutter
Memo
When the foot controller is plugged in, start/ stop button cannot be used to start sewing (for models equipped with the start/stop button). When sewing is stopped, the needle remains
lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is stopped, refer to “Changing the needle stop position” (page 15).
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Thread tension
The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread.
Memo
We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.
Correct tension
Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric.
1
a Wrong side
2
3
4
Upper tension is too tight
Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.
Note
If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to (page 22)
2
3
Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to a lower number.
and rethread the bobbin thread.
1
5
4
b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread
“Lower threading”
a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on
surface of fabric
4
3
5
Memo
When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below. If the thread is not shown as below, the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. For details, refer to page 22, 23.
Upper tension is too loose
Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.
Note
If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to threading” (page 25) thread.
1
5
2
3
4
Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to a higher number.
“Upper
and rethread the upper
a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on
wrong side of fabric
2
4
3
5
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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.
Lower the presser foot lever and continue
c
Trial sewing
sewing.
After you select a stitch, the machine automatically sets the stitch width and length 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
a
sewing machine.
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle was raised, lower the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or by pressing (needle position button) once (for models equipped with the needle position button).
Sewing curves
Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve.
When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch.
Sewing thick fabrics
CAUTION
When using the twin needle, be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break.
Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the
b
fabric.
Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
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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.
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If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching
The fabric may not feed when thick seams are being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown below. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot “J”) so that the presser foot remains level while sewing, allowing the fabric to be fed smoothly.
CAUTION
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.
a Sewing direction
Raise the presser foot lever.
a
Align the beginning of stitching, and then
b
position the fabric.
While holding zigzag foot “J” level, hold the
c
presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot locking pin (black button)
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape
CAUTION
Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener tape which is designed for sewing. When glue adheres to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction.
If the hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn with the thin needle (65/9 – 75/11), the needle may bend or break.
Note
Before start sewing, baste together the fabric and the hook-and-loop fastener tape.
Make sure that the needle passes through the hook­and-loop fastener tape by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener tape before sewing. And then, sew the edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow speed. If the needle does not pass through the hook-and­loop fastener tape, replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics (
page 31
).
2
Release the presser foot locking pin (black
d
button).
X The presser foot remains level, allowing
the fabric to be fed.
• After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its original angle.
a Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape
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Sewing thin fabrics
When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. Move the needle (be to use a fine needle) to the furthest left or righthand position so that the fabric does not get pulled down into the feed dog area. 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.
a Stabilizer material or paper
Sewing stretch fabrics
First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.
Stitching cylindrical pieces
Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs, or hard-to-reach areas.
Pull the flat bed attachment to the left to
a
release it.
a Flat bed attachment
X With the flat bed attachment removed,
free-arm sewing is possible.
• When sewing cylindrical pieces, follow the next step.
Note
When you are finished with free-arm
sewing, install the flat bed attachment back in its original position.
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a Basting
Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the
b
arm, and then sew from the top.
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3 UTILITY STITCHES
OVERCASTING STITCHES
You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials.
)
/
)
Reinf.
(
Rev.
(
Walking Foot
Reverse
Reinforcement
*
Rev.
Stitch Name
Zigzag stitch J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués
3-point zigzag
stitch
Overcasting
stitch
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
J06
G07
G 08 Overcasting on thick fabrics
G09
J 10 Overcasting on stretch fabrics
J11
J12
Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darning, etc.
Overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics
Overcasting on thick fabrics and decorative stitching
Overcasting on thick or stretch fab­rics
Overcasting on stretch fabrics and decorative stitching
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
5.0 (3/16)
3.5–5.0
(1/8–3/16)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
1.4 (1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
4.0 (3/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
*Do not use reverse stitching. **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
Twin Needle
**
Yes
Yes
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
Stitching
3
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Sew to the edge of the fabric.
Using zigzag foot
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
a
Select a stitch.
b
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
c
a Needle drop point
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Using overcasting foot
Attach overcasting foot “G”.
a
Select stitch , or .
b
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric
c
against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.
a Guide
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
d
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the
e
presser foot guide.
1
a Needle drop point
CAUTION
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.
a Check that the needle does not touch the
presser foot.
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BASIC STITCHING
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching.
Walking Foot
)
/
)
Reinf.
(
Rev.
(
Reverse
Reinforcement
*
Rev.
*
Reinf.
*
Rev.
Stitch Name
Left
Straight
Center
Triple stretch
stitch
Pattern
Presser Foot
J00
J01
J02
J03
Pattern
No.
Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.
Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks
Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.
Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and decora­tive stitching
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
*Do not use reverse stitching. **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Twin Needle
**
**
**
**
Yes
Yes
Yes
No Reinf.
Stitching
3
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
Basic stitching
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select a stitch.
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
d
beginning of the stitching.
Start sewing.
e
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 41).
• For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “Sewing reinforcement stitches” (page 42).
f
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 41).
Changing the needle position
With the straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. Pressing the “+” side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the right; pressing the “–” side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the left.
a Stitch width b Stitch width adjustment key c Left needle position d Right needle position
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BLIND HEM STITCHING
You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing.
)
/
)
Reinf.
(
Rev.
(
Walking Foot
Reverse
Reinforcement
Stitch Name
Blind hem stitch
Pattern
Presser Foot
R13
R14
Pattern
No.
Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics
Blind hem stitching on stretch fab­rics
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
0 (0)
-3← →3
0 (0)
-3← →3
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.5
(1/16–1/8)
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.5
(1/16–1/8)
Twin Needle
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Memo
When selecting stitch or . Stitch numbers “0”, “-1”, “-2” or “-3” may be displayed on the LCD by
pressing “-” side of the stitch width adjustment key, then the needle drop point will be changed to the left. Stitch numbers “0”, “1”, “2” or “3” may be displayed on the LCD by pressing “+” side of the stitch width adjustment key, then the needle drop point will be changed to the right.
When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved.
Stitching
Reverse the skirt or pants.
a
1
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Bottom side
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2
4
Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the
b
hem, and press.
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem
4
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
<Seen from the side>
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Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm
c
(3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it.
a Wrong side of fabric
2
2
2
6
b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem e 5 mm (3/16 inch)
4
f Basting
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem
6
e 5 mm (3/16 inch) f Basting g Basting point
3
5
1
1
1
<Seen from the side>
Fold back the fabric inside along the basting.
d
3
5
4
1
2
1
7
<Thick fabric>
1
<Normal fabric>
<Seen from the side>
Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the
e
fabric with the wrong side facing up.
Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the
i
arm, make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing.
a Arm
Position the fabric with the edge of the folded
j
hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.
R
a Wrong side of fabric b Fold of hem c Guide
Adjust the stitch width until the needle
k
slightly catches the fold of the hem.
3
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric
4
6
1
1
1
1
1
<Seen from the side>
Attach blind hem foot “R”.
f
Select a stitch.
g
Remove the flat bed attachment and make
h
free-arm sewing possible.
c Edge of fabric
3
d Desired edge of hem e Basting point f Basting
<Thick fabric>
5 2
<Normal fabric>
• For details on free-arm sewing, refer to
“Stitching cylindrical pieces” (page 46).
R
a Needle drop point
When you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width.
Stitch width
a Thick fabric b Normal fabric
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If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the “+” side of the stitch width adjustment key.
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
1
2
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
If the needle does not catch the hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the “-” side of the stitch width adjustment key.
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric
• For details on changing the stitch width, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
Sew with the fold of the hem against the
l
presser foot guide.
Remove the basting stitching and turn the
m
fabric right side up.
1
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric
2
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING
Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.
Stitch Name
Pattern
Buttonhole stitch
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
A37
A38
A39
A 40 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics
A 41 Bound buttonholes
A42
A43
Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium weight fabrics
Secured buttoholes for fabrics that have backings
Buttonholes for stretch or knit fab­rics
Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics
Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
5.0 (3/16)
3.0–5.0
(1/8–3/16)
5.0 (3/16)
3.0–5.0
(1/8–3/16)
6.0 (15/64)
3.0–6.0
(1/8–15/64)
6.0 (15/64)
3.0–6.0
(1/8–15/64)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–6.0
(0–15/64)
7.0 (1/4)
3.0–7.0
(1/8–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
3.0–7.0
(1/8–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
0.5 (1/32)
0.2–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.2–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.5–2.0
(1/32–1/16)
1.5 (1/16)
1.0–3.0
(1/16–1/8)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.3–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.3–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
)
/
)
Reinf.
(
Rev.
(
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse
Reinforcement
No No*Auto
No No*Auto
No No*Auto
No No*Auto
No No*Auto
No No*Auto
No No*Auto
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Stitching
3
Zigzag stitch (for quilting)
A44
J49
Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics
Appliqué quilting, freemotion quilt­ing, satin stitching, button sewing
7.0 (1/4)
3.0–7.0
(1/8–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
0.5 (1/32)
0.3–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
No No*Auto
No Yes
*Auto Reinf.: Automatic Reinforcement
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts 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.
1
1
1
a Reinforcement stitching
Reinf.
Reinf.
1
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The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used to create buttonholes, are indicated below.
1
2
5
3
4
A
a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm (3/16 inch)
Use chalk to mark the position and length of
a
the buttonhole on the fabric.
2
1
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
2
3
a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole
(Diameter + thickness of button)
c 5 mm (3/16 inch)
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
2
a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch)
a Marks on fabric b Buttonhole sewing
Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole
b
foot “A”, and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole.
X The size of the buttonhole is set.
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Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
c
Select a stitch.
d
Pass the upper thread down through the hole
e
in the presser foot.
A
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Position the fabric with the front end of the
f
buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.
1
2
2
A
a Mark on fabric b Red marks on buttonhole 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.
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in
h
your left hand, and then start sewing.
Note
If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed, sew with the coarser (longer) stitch.
X Once sewing is completed, the
machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops.
Raise the needle and the presser foot lever,
i
remove the fabric, and cut the thread.
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original
j
position.
3
a Do not reduce the gap.
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as
g
possible.
a Buttonhole lever
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.
a Buttonhole lever b Bracket
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Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole
k
stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole.
2
1
a Seam ripper b Pin
For keyhole buttonholes, use a commercial 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
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread.
Hook the gimp thread onto the part of
a
buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
b
Select a stitch or .
c
a 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.
CAUTION
When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips. Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended.
Memo
Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.
Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the
d
gimp thread.
Lower the presser foot lever and the
e
buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.
When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp
f
thread to remove any slack.
Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp
g
thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it.
With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the
h
gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole.
Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.
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Place a button between the presser foot and
d
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
a
button to be attached.
Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the
b
feed dog position lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine).
the fabric.
• 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.
Select a stitch . (With models not provided
e
with stitch , select stitch .)
3
a Feed dog position lever
(as seen from the rear of the machine)
X The feed dogs are lowered.
Attach presser foot “M”.
c
1
a Button fitting foot “M”
Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as
f
the distance between the holes in the button.
Set the stitch length to the shortest setting by
g
pressing the stitch length adjustment key.
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Turn the handwheel toward you
h
(counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button.
Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes.
CAUTION
When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
Start sewing.
i
• After sewing for about 10 seconds at low
speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches.
Pull the upper thread at the end of the
j
stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread.
Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching.
When you are finished attaching the button,
k
slide the feed dog position lever to (to the left as seen from the front of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs.
• Normally, the feed dog position lever is positioned at .
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ZIPPER INSERTION
You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle.
)
/
)
Reinf.
(
Rev.
(
Walking Foot
Reverse
Reinforcement
*
Rev.
Stitch Name
Straight stitch
(center)
Pattern
Presser Foot
I02
Pattern
No.
Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes ( J )
Twin Needle
**
Yes
*Do not use reverse stitching. **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Stitching
3
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
a
Place the two pieces of fabric with their right
b
sides facing each other.
Sew basic stitches to the end of the zipper
c
opening, and then sew reverse stitches at the end of the stitching.
• Use basting stitching to sew the zipper opening (where the zipper will be inserted).
a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening
• Refer to “Basic stitching” on page 49.
Open the seam allowance, press it from the
d
wrong side of the fabric with an iron, align the center of the zipper with the stitching, and then baste the zipper in place.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric c Basting stitching d Zipper
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UTILITY STITCHES ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Attach the presser foot holder to the right side
e
of the pin on zipper foot “I”.
CAUTION
Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper
I
a Pin on the right side b Needle drop point
Select stitch .
f
CAUTION
Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. If you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. You may also be injured.
during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper, the needle may break and you may be injured.
Memo
If the presser foot contacts the zipper slider, leave the needle lowered (in the fabric) and raise the presser foot. After moving the slider so it will not contact the presser foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
To sew with the zipper on the left side of the presser foot, attach the presser foot holder to the left side of the pin on zipper foot “I”
e.
in step
I
With the right side of the fabric facing up,
g
continue sewing with the zipper on the right side of the presser foot.
a Stitching b Right side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening
Sew the stitching in order, from a to c.
a Left side of the pin b Needle drop point
When you have finished sewing, remove the
h
basting stitching.
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SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE
Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.
Stitch Name
Stretch stitch J04
3-point
zigzag stitch
Elastic-attaching
stitch
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
J06
J 24 Attaching elastic to stretch fabrics
Application
Sewing stretch fabrics and decora­tive stitching
Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darning, etc.
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
1.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.0
(1/16–1/8)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
No Reinf.
*
No Reinf.
*
No Reinf.
*Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations.
Stretch stitching
Elastic attaching
)
/
)
Reinf.
(
Rev.
(
Stitching
Reverse
Reinforcement
3
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
a
Select stitch .
b
Sew the fabric without stretching it.
c
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
a
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
2
a Elastic tape b Pin
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select a stitch.
c
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Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while
d
stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric.
While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand.
CAUTION
When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
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APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING
The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.
Walking Foot
*
Rev.
)
/
)
Reinf.
(
Rev.
(
Reverse
Reinforcement
Stitch Name
Zigzag stitch J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués
Zigzag stitch (for quilting)
Appliqué stitch J 15 Appliqué stitching
Appliqué stitch
(for quilting)
Piecing straight
stitch
Joining stitch
Hand-look
quilting
Quilting
stippling
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
J49
J 50 Attaching appliqués and binding
J 51 Attaching appliqués and binding
J46
J47
J18
J19
J20
J48
J52
Appliqué quilting, freemotion quilt­ing, satin stitching
Piecing straight stitching (with a seam allowance of 6.5mm from the right edge of the presser foot)
Piecing straight stitching (with a seam allowance of 6.5mm from the left edge of the presser foot)
Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching
Patchwork stitching, decorative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as with tricot
Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching
Straight stitch quilting that looks hand-sewn
Quilting background stitching (stip­pling)
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
1.5 (1/16)
0.5–3.5
(1/32–1/8)
1.5 (1/16)
0.5–3.5
(1/32–1/8)
5.5 (7/32)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
1.5 (1/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
1.0–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
1.4 (1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.6–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.8 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.8 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.2 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.2 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
*Do not use reverse stitching. **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
Twin Needle
**
Yes
Yes
( J )
No Yes Reinf.
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No Yes Reinf.
No Yes Reinf.
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
Stitching
3
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
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Remove the basting, if necessary.
Appliqués
You can create an appliqué by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration.
Baste the cut design to the fabric.
a
e
Memo
Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of stitching.
CAUTION
If glue is used to hold the cut design in place on the fabric, do not apply glue to areas that will be sewn with the machine. If glue is attached to the needle or race, the machine may be damaged.
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select stitch .
c
Sew along the edge of the fabric with the
d
needle dropping off the edge at the right.
CAUTION
Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You may also be injured.
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching
Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and
a
place it over the lower piece.
Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the
b
pattern spans both pieces.
a Appliqué fabric b Needle drop point
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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
a
fabric that you wish to piece together.
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select stitch or
c
.
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Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned
d
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
a 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
a 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 “Changing the needle position” (page 49).
Baste the fabric to be quilted.
a
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot
b
holder.
• For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 37).
Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot
c
onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then use the presser foot holder screw to attach the walking foot to the presser bar.
a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw c Presser foot holder screw
CAUTION
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the presser foot and cause injury.
Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the front of the machine to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot. If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may result.
3
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.
Note
Only use the walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches. Do not use other patterns. Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot.
Models equipped with a needle threader
Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader.
Select stitch , or .
d
Place one hand on each side of the presser
e
foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing.
Note
When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium.
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Using the optional quilting guide
Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that
Free-motion quilting
are equally spaced.
With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting.
Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the
a
hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder.
Walking foot
Note
Models equipped with a needle threader
Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot
Presser foot holder
a
after threading the needle using the needle threader.
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder.
Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that
b
the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn.
• For details, refer to “Removing the presser
foot holder” (page 37).
Align the quilting foot with the lower-left side
b
of the presser bar.
The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw.
a Pin on quilting foot b Presser foot holder screw c Needle clamp screw
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Hold the quilting foot in place with your right
c
hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver in your left hand.
a Presser foot holder screw
CAUTION
Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the disc-shaped screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break.
Slide the feed dog position lever, located at the
d
rear of the machine on the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine).
Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, then
f
move the fabric to follow the pattern.
Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing.
a Pattern
After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog
g
position lever to (to the left as seen from the front of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs.
• Normally, the feed dog position lever is positioned at .
3
a Feed dog position lever
(as seen from the rear of the machine)
X The feed dogs are lowered.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a
e
stitch.
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REINFORCEMENT STITCHING
Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.
Stitch Name
Triple stretch
stitch
Bar tack stitch A45
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
J03
Application
Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and decora­tive stitching
Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.0
(1/16–1/8)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.5 (3/32)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
0.4 (1/64)
0.3–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
No No*Auto
*Auto Reinf.: Automatic Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Determine the desired length of the bar tack.
a
Triple stretch stitching
Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams.
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
a
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
/
)
Rev.
(
Reverse
Reinf.
)
Reinf.
(
Stitching
Reinforcement
Select stitch .
b
Start sewing.
c
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 41).
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.
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2
3
a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm (3/16 inch)
• A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn.
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
b
Select stitch .
c
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Position the fabric so that the opening of the
d
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
a 2 mm (1/16 inch)
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.
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as
e
possible.
a Buttonhole lever
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.
a Buttonhole lever b Bracket
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in
f
your left hand, and then start sewing.
3
a Do not reduce the gap.
X Once sewing is completed, the
machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops.
Raise the needle and the presser foot lever,
g
remove the fabric, and cut the thread.
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original
h
position.
Memo
If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it is too thick, increase the stitch length. For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
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DECORATIVE STITCHING
Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.
Stitch Name
Fagoting stitch
Joining stitch
Shell tuck stitch J 16 Shell tuck stitching
Smocking stitch J21
Satin scallop
stitch
Decorative stitch
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
J22
J23
J18
J19
J20
N 17 Scallop stitching
J 25 Decorative stitching
J 26 Decorative stitching
J 27 Decorative stitching
N
N29
N30
N31
N32
N33
Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching
Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching
Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching
Patchwork stitching, decorative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as with tricot
Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching
Smocking stitching and decorative stitching
Decorative stitching and elastic-
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attaching
Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.5 (7/32)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/64–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.2 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.2 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.1–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
3.0 (1/8)
2.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.6–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
3.0 (1/8)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
3.5 (1/8)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
4.0 (3/16)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
/
)
Rev.
(
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse
*
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
*
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
*
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
*
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
*
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
*
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
*
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
*
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
No No Reinf.
*
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
*
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
*
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
)
Reinf.
(
Stitching
Reinforcement
*Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
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Stitch Name
Decorative stitch
Pattern
Presser Foot
N34
N35
N36
Pattern
No.
Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative stitching, smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative stitching, smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.0 (1/16)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).
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
a
along their seams. Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by
b
about 4.0 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.
e
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
Sew with the center of the presser foot
f
aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric.
)
/
)
Reinf.
(
Rev.
(
Stitching
Reverse
Reinforcement
3
3
a Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer b Basting stitching c 4 mm (3/16 inch)
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
Select stitch or .
d
2
1
After sewing is finished, remove the paper.
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Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm
c
Scallop stitching
The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like
(3/8 inch).
1
shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs.
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
a
Select stitch .
b
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making
c
sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
• For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn.
Trim along the stitches.
d
a 10 mm (3/8 inch)
• Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread.
Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
d
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
Select stitch or .
e
Stitch between the straight stitches.
f
• 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”.
a
Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the
b
stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension.
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39) and “Thread tension” (page 43).
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Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.
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Shell tuck stitching
The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.
Fold the fabric along the bias.
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select stitch , and then increase the thread
c
tension.
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
Sew while making sure that the needle drops
d
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
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”.
a
Sew together the right sides of the two pieces
b
of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.
2
1
1
3
a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch
Select stitch , or .
c
3
1
a Needle drop point
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
e
down to one side.
Turn the fabric over so that the right side
d
faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam.
a Right side of fabric
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Start sewing.
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.
d
CAUTION
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. For details, refer to “Upper threading” (page 25).
Insert the wing needle.
a
• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.
• For details on inserting a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 32).
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
b
Select stitch , , , , , , or .
c
CAUTION
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.
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SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches)
55 characters can be sewn by following the procedure below.
Sewing beautiful patterns
In order to sew the patterns correctly, the following must be considered.
Fabric
Before sewing stretch or thin fabrics or fabrics with a coarse weave, affix stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric or place a thin sheet of paper, such as tracing paper, under the fabric. Since material puckering or bunched stitches may occur when satin stitches are sewn, be sure to affix stabilizer material to the fabric.
Needles and threads
When sewing thin, mediumweight or stretch fabrics, use the ball point needle. When sewing thick fabrics, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. In addition, #50 to #60 thread should be used.
Trial sewing
Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is used, the desired result may not be achieved. Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project. In addition, while sewing, be sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order to prevent the fabric from slipping.
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Press (stitch selection keys) to select
Selecting characters
d
pattern No. 03.
Selecting a character [Example] Selecting stitch “C” (No. 03).
Turn on the sewing machine.
a
Confirm that the character stitch indicator is
b
lit. If it is not lit, press the character stitch key to turn on the character stitch indicator.
b
a
a Character stitch key b Character stitch indicator
Memo
When you select a character, check that there are no characters in memory.
a This indicator shows that no character is stored.
If there are any characters in memory, delete them. (For details, refer to “Deleting characters”
(page 79)
.)
• For details, refer to step stitch” (page 39)
.
d of
“Selecting a
Press the “+” side of (stitch width
e
adjustment key) to enter the selected character.
a Stitch width adjustment key
X The following display is shown on the
LCD.
a Selected pattern No. b The position of the selected pattern No. c The total number of entered characters
Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD.
f
Confirm that the desired stitch type number is
c
displayed on the LCD. If it is not, press the character stitch key once or more until the desired stitch type number is displayed on the LCD.
a Character stitch key b Stitch type number
Stitch type
number
1 Character stitches (Gothic font)
2 Character stitches (Script font)
3 Character stitches (Outline style)
Stitch type
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a
a The presser foot to use
• For details, refer to foot” (page 36)
If you would like to only sew this single
g
character, start sewing.
“Replacing the presser
.
If you would like to sew a sequence of characters, see the following procedure.
• For details on sewing characters, refer to “Sewing the character stitches” (page 79).
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Combining characters
You can easily sew names, messages, etc. by combining the character stitches. Up to 35 characters can be combined.
[Example] Selecting stitches “COME” (No. 03)+(No. 15)+(No. 13)+(No. 05)
Follow steps a through f in “Selecting a
a
character” (page 76) to select the first character “C” (No. 03).
Press (stitch selection keys) to select the
b
next character, “O” (No. 15).
Press the “+” side of (stitch width
c
adjustment key) to enter the selected character.
After checking the entered characters, start
f
sewing.
• For details on sewing characters, refer to “Sewing the character stitches” (page 79).
Memo
The combination of characters will be
stored in memory even if you turn off the machine.
3
a Stitch width adjustment key
Repeat steps b and c to add “M” (No. 13)
d
and “E” (No. 05).
Memo
To enter a space, select “_” (No. 30).
When you have finished combining
e
characters, check the entered characters and their order.
• For details on checking characters, refer to “Checking characters” (page 79).
Memo
A new character can only be added next to
the last character. You cannot insert a new character between characters or before the first character of the sequence.
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Adding new characters after sewing
After sewing a combination of characters, you can add characters to the combination using the following method.
Memo
When you have finished sewing, the pattern
No. of the first character in the current combination is shown on the LCD.
Press the utility stitch key.
a
(Do not skip this step.)
a
a Utility Stitch key
Press the character stitch key and confirm that
b
the character stitch indicator is lit.
b
a
Add new characters by following the
d
procedure described in “Combining characters” (page 77).
X New characters are added next to the
last character of the combination.
Making a new combination of characters after sewing
Memo
When you have finished sewing, the pattern No. of the first character in the current combination is shown on the LCD.
Select the first character of the new
a
combination.
a Character stitch key b Character stitch indicator
If necessary, press the character stitch key
c
once or more to select the desired stitch type (until the target stitch type number is displayed on the LCD.)
a Character stitch key b Stitch type number
a
Press the “+” side of (stitch width
b
adjustment key).
a Stitch width adjustment key
X The old combination of characters is
cleared from memory, and the pattern No. shown in the LCD is entered as the first character of a new combination.
Add characters by following the procedure
c
described in “Combining characters” (page 77).
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Checking characters
You can check the characters in a combination with following method.
Press the “+” or “-” side of (stitch length
a
adjustment key) repeatedly.
This will display the characters that have been entered one by one on the LCD. You can check the pattern No. and position of each character.
a Stitch length adjustment key b The position of the selected pattern No. c The total number of characters in the
combination
d Selected pattern No.
Deleting characters
You can delete characters from the combination.
Sewing the character stitches
All character stitches are sewn with monogramming foot “N”.
Select a character stitch.
a
• For details, refer to “Selecting characters”
(page 76).
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
b
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 36).
Start sewing.
c
3
Press “-” side of (stitch width
a
adjustment key) to delete the last character in the combination.
a Stitch width adjustment key
X The last character will be deleted.
Memo
Repeat step a to delete more characters.
You can only delete the last character in a
combination.
X The stitch is sewn in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Memo
When sewing characters, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches for each character.
While sewing, the LCD shows the pattern No. currently being sewn.
When you have finished sewing, use scissors
d
to trim off any excess threads at the beginning of the stitching and between the characters.
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ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches)
Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing, and adjust the stitch pattern as shown below.
Select No. 59 (for making adjustments).
Memo
The character stitches “034” (No. 31 + No. 34+ No. 35) are used for making adjustments.
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
a
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 36).
Combine the character stitches “034” (No. 31
b
+ No. 34 + No. 35).
• For details, refer to “Combining characters”
(page 77).
X When you have finished creating the
combination, the following is displayed on the LCD.
d
X The LCD goes into the stitch adjustment
mode. The total number of combined characters (1) changes to
Adjust the character stitches by pressing
e
(stitch length adjustment key).
Each press of “+” or “-” side of (stitch length adjustment key) widens or narrows the stitches.
a No. for making adjustments b The stitch adjustment level c Widens the stitches d Narrows the stitches
If the pattern is bunched (B)
Press the “+” side of (stitch length adjustment key) to widen the stitch.
--.
Sew the combination of characters and check
c
how it turns out.
• For details, refer to “Sewing the character
stitches” (page 79).
A
B
C
A: Correctly sewn
(with proper spaces between characters)
B: Bunched or shapeless
(There is no space between characters.)
C: Overstretched
(The stitch “0” has a gap.)
If the pattern you sewed does not look like A, use the following steps to adjust the stitches.
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If the pattern is overstretched
(The stitch “0” has a gap.) (C)
Press the “-” side of (stitch length adjustment key) to narrow the stitch.
Memo
The stitch adjustment level can be set between -9 and 9.
The setting is saved in memory even if you turn off the machine.
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Sew the characters “034” again.
f
Memo
You can sew when you are in the stitch adjustment mode.
If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, adjust the stitch again. Adjust the stitch until the stitch pattern comes out correctly.
After you have finished adjusting the pattern,
g
press the stitch category selection key three times.
X The display returns to the normal
character stitching mode.
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4 APPENDIX
STITCH SETTINGS
Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility and mirror image stitches in the following table.
CAUTION
When using the twin needle, select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
Utility stitches
Stitch Name
Left
Straight
Center
Triple stretch
stitch
Stretch stitch J04
Zigzag stitch J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués
3-point zigzag
stitch
Overcasting
stitch
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
J00
J01
J02
J03
J06
G07
G 08 Overcasting on thick fabrics
G09
Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.
Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks
Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.
Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching
Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching
Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darning, etc.
Overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics
Overcasting on thick fabrics and decorative stitching
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
1.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.0
(1/16–1/8)
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
5.0 (3/16)
3.5–5.0
(1/8–3/16)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0–4.0 (0–3/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
*Do not use reverse stitching. **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
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)
Rev.
(
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse
**
Yes
**
Yes
**
Yes
**
No Reinf.
No Reinf.
**
Yes
**
No Reinf.
*
Rev.
*
Reinf.
*
Rev.
*
Rev.
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
)
Reinf.
(
Stitching
Reinforcement
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Stitch Name
Overcasting
stitch
Blind hem stitch
Appliqué stitch J 15 Appliqué stitching
Shell tuck stitch J 16 Shell tuck stitching
Satin scallop
stitch
Joining stitch
Smocking stitch J21
Fagoting stitch
Elastic-attaching
stitch
Decorative stitch
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
J 10 Overcasting on stretch fabrics
J11
J12
R13
R14
N 17 Scallop stitching
J18
J19
J20
J22
J23
J 24 Attaching elastic to stretch fabrics
J 25 Decorative stitching
J 26 Decorative stitching
J 27 Decorative stitching
Overcasting on thick or stretch fabrics
Overcasting on stretch fabrics and decorative stitching
Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics
Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics
Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching
Patchwork stitching, decorative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as with tricot
Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching
Smocking stitching and decorative stitching
Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching
Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching
Application
**Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
0 (0)
-3← →3
0 (0)
-3← →3
3.5 (1/8)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.5 (7/32)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.5 (3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
4.0 (3/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.5
(1/16–1/8)
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.5
(1/16–1/8)
2.5 (3/32)
1.6–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.1–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
1.2 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.2 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
3.0 (1/8)
2.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
/
)
Rev.
(
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
No No Reinf.
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
)
Reinf.
(
Reinforcement
83
Stitching
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APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Stitch Name
Pattern
Decorative stitch
Buttonhole stitch
Bar tack stitch A45
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
28
N
N29
N30
N31
N32
N33
N34
N35
N36
A37
A38
A39
A 40 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics
A 41 Bound buttonholes
A42
A43
A44
Application
Decorative stitching and elastic­attaching
Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative stitching, smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative stitching, smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc.
Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium weight fabrics
Secured buttonholes for fabrics that have backings
Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics
Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics
Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics
Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics
Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/64–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
3.0–5.0
(1/8–3/16)
5.0 (3/16)
3.0–5.0
(1/8–3/16)
6.0 (15/64)
3.0–6.0
(1/8–15/64)
6.0 (15/64)
3.0–6.0
(1/8–15/64)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–6.0
(0–15/64)
7.0 (1/4)
3.0–7.0
(1/8–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
3.0–7.0
(1/8–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
3.0–7.0
(1/8–1/4)
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.0
(1/16–1/8)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
1.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.6–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
3.0 (1/8)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
3.5 (1/8)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
4.0 (3/16)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.2–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.2–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.5–2.0
(1/32–1/16)
1.5 (1/16)
1.0–3.0
(1/16–1/8)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.3–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.3–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.3–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
0.4 (1/64)
0.3–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
/
)
Rev.
(
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No
No No
No No
No No
No No
No No
No No
No No
No No
Auto
Reinf.
Auto
Reinf.
Auto
Reinf.
Auto
Reinf.
Auto
Reinf.
Auto
Reinf.
Auto
Reinf.
Auto
Reinf.
Auto
Reinf.
)
Reinf.
(
Reinforcement
Stitching
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
**Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. ***Auto Reinf.:Automatic Reinforcement
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Stitch Name
Piecing straight
stitch
Hand-look
quilting
Zigzag stitch (for quilting)
Appliqué stitch
(for quilting)
Quilting stippling
Decorative stitch
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
Piecing straight stitching (with a seam
J46
J47
J48
J49
J 50 Attaching appliqués and binding
J 51 Attaching appliqués and binding
J52
N53
N 54 For decoration, etc.
N 55 For decoration, etc.
N 56 For decoration, etc.
N 57 For decoration, etc.
N 58 For decoration, etc.
N 59 For decoration, etc.
N 60 For decoration, etc.
N 61 For decoration, etc.
N 62 For decoration, etc.
N 63 For decoration, etc.
allowance of 6.5mm from the right edge of the presser foot)
Piecing straight stitching (with a seam allowance of 6.5mm from the left edge of the presser foot)
Straight stitch quilting that looks hand-sewn
Appliqué quilting, freemotion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing
Quilting background stitching (stippling)
Decorative stitching, smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
5.5 (7/32)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
1.5 (1/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
1.5 (1/16)
0.5–3.5
(1/32–1/8)
1.5 (1/16)
0.5–3.5
(1/32–1/8)
7.0 (1/4)
1.0–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
3.0 (1/8)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0–4.0 (0–3/16)
1.8 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.8 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
/
)
Rev.
(
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse
No Yes Reinf.
No Yes Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No Yes Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
)
Reinf.
(
Stitching
Reinforcement
4
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Stitch Name
Decorative stitch
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
N 64 For decoration, etc.
N 65 For decoration, etc.
N 66 For decoration, etc.
N 67 For decoration, etc.
N 68 For decoration, etc.
N 69 For decoration, etc.
N 70 For decoration, etc.
N 71 For decoration, etc.
N 72 For decoration, etc.
N 73 For decoration, etc.
N 74 For decoration, etc.
N 75 For decoration, etc.
N 76 For decoration, etc.
N 77 For decoration, etc.
N 78 For decoration, etc.
N 79 For decoration, etc.
N 80 For decoration, etc.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
/
)
Rev.
(
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
)
Reinf.
(
Stitching
Reinforcement
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Stitch Name
Decorative stitch
Cross-stitches
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
N 81 For decoration, etc.
N 82 For decoration, etc.
N 83 For decoration, etc.
N 84 For decoration, etc.
N 85 For decoration, etc.
N 86 For decoration, etc.
N 87 For decoration, etc.
N 88 For decoration, etc.
N 89 For decoration, etc.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
/
)
Rev.
(
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
)
Reinf.
(
Stitching
Reinforcement
4
N 90 For decoration, etc. - - No No Reinf.
N 91 For decoration, etc. - - No No Reinf.
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Stitch Name
Decorative satin
stitches
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
N 92 For decoration, etc. -
N 93 For decoration, etc. -
N 94 For decoration, etc. -
N 95 For decoration, etc. -
N 96 For decoration, etc. -
N 97 For decoration, etc. -
N 98 For decoration, etc. -
N 99 For decoration, etc. -
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
/
)
Rev.
(
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
)
Reinf.
(
Stitching
Reinforcement
88
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Satin stitches
Pattern Length*
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63
64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
Presser foot: N Application: For decoration, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch)]
Auto: 7.0 (1/4) Manual: 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4)
Stitch Length [mm (inch)]
Auto: 0.4 (1/64)
Manual: 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Twin Needle: **Yes (J) Walking Foot: No Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching: Reinforcement
Pattern No.
Pattern
4
(Standard)
Shorter Longer
*: Pattern Length Icon definition **: Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
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Mirror image stitches
Stitch Name
Stretch stitch J00
Overcasting
stitch
Appliqué
stitch
Shell tuck
stitch
Satin scallop
stitch
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
J01
J02
J03
J 04 Appliqué stitching
J 05 Shell tuck stitching
N 06 Scallop stitching
Application
Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching
Overcasting on stretch fabrics
Overcasting on thick or stretch fabrics
Overcasting on stretch fabrics and decorative stitching
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
1.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.0
(1/16–1/8)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
4.0 (3/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.6–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.1–1.0
(1/64–1/16)
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Yes ( J )
Twin Needle
**
**
**
**
**
**
/
)
Rev.
(
Reverse
Walking Foot
No Reinf.
No Reinf.
No Reinf.
No Reinf.
No Reinf.
No Reinf.
No Reinf.
)
Reinf.
(
Reinforcement
Stitching
J 07 Decorative stitching
Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative
stitch
N08
N 09 For decoration, etc.
N 10 For decoration, etc.
N 11 For decoration, etc.
N 12 For decoration, etc.
N 13 For decoration, etc.
N 14 For decoration, etc.
**Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
5.5 (7/32)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.6–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
**
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
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Stitch Name
Decorative
stitch
Pattern
Pattern
No.
Presser Foot
N 15 For decoration, etc.
N 16 For decoration, etc.
N 17 For decoration, etc.
N 18 For decoration, etc.
N 19 For decoration, etc.
N 20 For decoration, etc.
N 21 For decoration, etc.
N 22 For decoration, etc.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Auto
Manual
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
/
)
Rev.
(
Twin Needle
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
Reverse
Walking Foot
)
Reinf.
(
Stitching
Reinforcement
4
N 23 For decoration, etc.
N 24 For decoration, etc.
N 25 For decoration, etc. - - No No Reinf.
N 26 For decoration, etc. -
N 27 For decoration, etc. -
N 28 For decoration, etc. -
N 29 For decoration, etc. -
7.0 (1/4)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
0.0–7.0 (0–1/4)
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
0.3 (1/64)
0.2–0.4
(1/64–1/64)
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
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Stitch Name
Pattern Length*
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
Satin
stitches
54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61
62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69
Presser foot: N Application: For decoration, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch)]
Auto: 7.0 (1/4) Manual: 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4)
Stitch Length [mm (inch)]
Auto: 0.4 (1/64)
Manual: 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Twin Needle: **Yes (J) Walking Foot: No Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching: Reinforcement
Pattern No.
Pattern
(Standard)
Shorter Longer
*: Pattern Length Icon definition **: Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
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Character stitches
Stitch Type
Character stitches
(Gothic font)
Stitch Type
Pattern No.
Presser Foot
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
N
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55
Pattern No.
Presser Foot
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Twin Needle
No -
Twin Needle
Stitch Length
Stitch Width/
Stitch Length
Stitch Width/
4
Character stitches
(Script font)
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
N
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55
No -
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Stitch Type
Character stitches
(Outline style)
Pattern No.
Presser Foot
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
N
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55
Twin Needle
No -
Stitch Width/
Stitch Length
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MAINTENANCE
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
Restrictions on oiling
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary.
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
Precautions on storing the machine
Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the machine may result, for example, rust caused by condensation.
• Exposed to extremely high temperatures
• Exposed to extremely low temperatures
• Exposed to extreme temperature changes
• Exposed to high humidity or steam
• Near a flame, heater or air conditioner
• Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight
• Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments
Cleaning the race
Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the race therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.
Switch the machine off and unplug it.
a
CAUTION
Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or be injured.
Raise the needle and the presser foot.
b
Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle
c
clamp screw to remove the presser-foot holder and the needle.
4
Note
In order to extend the life of this machine, periodically turn it on and use it. Storing this machine for an extended period of time without using it may reduce its efficiency.
Cleaning the machine surface
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
CAUTION
Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur.
Slide the needle plate cover release toward
d
you to remove the needle plate cover.
a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release
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Remove the bobbin case.
e
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
a Bobbin case
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to
f
remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area.
a Cleaning brush b Race
Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on
g
the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the machine.
• Align the S and z marks.
Note
Do not put oil on the race.
a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case
• Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case.
CAUTION
Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center.
Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break.
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As shown, insert the tab on the needle plate
h
cover into the hole in the needle plate, and then correctly position of the needle plate cover.
a Needle plate cover b Tab c Hole
• Check that the needle plate cover is flush with the top surface of the machine.
From the front, slide the needle plate cover
i
back into position.
a Needle plate cover
CAUTION
If the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine as shown below, remove the needle plate cover (step then install it again (steps h and i). Sewing while the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine may cause the needle plate cover to come off of the machine, resulting in injuries if your fingers touch the race.
d), and
4
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://support.brother.com/ If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
Frequent troubleshooting topics
Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting topics are described below. Be sure to refer to this before contacting us.
Upper thread tightened up page 98
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric page 99
Incorrect thread tension page 102
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed page 103
Error message “E6” appears in the LCD page 107
” .
Upper thread tightened up
Symptom
• The upper thread appears as a single continuous line.
• The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric. (Refer to the illustration below.)
• The upper thread has tightened up, and comes out when pulled.
• The upper thread has tightened up, and wrinkles appear in the fabric.
• The upper thread tension is tight, and the results do not change even after the thread tension is adjusted.
a Lower side of fabric b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower thread
Cause Incorrect lower threading
If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded, instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the lower thread, it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up. For this reason, the thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric.
Remedy/check details
Correctly install the lower thread.
Turn off the sewing machine.
a
Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case.
b
Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that
c
the thread unwinds in the correct direction.
• Hold the bobbin with your right hand with the thread unwinding to the left, and hold the end of the thread with your left hand. Then, with your right hand, place the bobbin in the bobbin case.
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If the bobbin is inserted with the thread unwinding in the wrong direction, sewing will be done with an incorrect thread tension.
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