Brother PC 6500 User Manual

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SEWING MACHINE

OPERATION MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken,

including the following:

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after use and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug the machine before changing the light bulb. Replace the bulb with the same type (rated 12 V, 5 W).

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injuries:

1. Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

2. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or if it has been dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the machine with any of its air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any of the machine’s openings.

6. Do not use this machine outdoors.

7. Do not operate this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. To disconnect, set the main power switch to the “

O ” (off) position, and then remove the plug from the

outlet.

9. Do not unplug the cord by pulling on it. To unplug the power supply cord, grasp the plug, not the cord.

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

11.Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12.Do not use bent needles.

13.Do not push or pull the fabric while stitching. This may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14.Switch the machine to the “ O ” (off) position when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot.

15.Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or making any other user-serviceable adjustments mentioned in this operation manual.

16.This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

17.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use only.

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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA

AND CYPRUS ONLY

If your embroidery machine is fitted with a 3-pin non-rewireable BS plug, please read the following.

IMPORTANT

If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, the plug should be cut off and the cable should be fitted with an appropriate three-pin plug. With alternative plugs, an approved fuse must be installed in the plug.

Note

The plug severed from the power supply cord must be destroyed, as a plug with bare flexible wires is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. In the event that the plug fuse is replaced, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rated as marked on plug.

Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover removed.

WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL, WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue Neutral

Brown Live

As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured black or blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or coloured red or brown.

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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE PC-6500 COMPUTERIZED SEWING MACHINE

Your machine is the most advanced, computerized home-use sewing machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated into it, we suggest that you study this manual.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

For safe operation:

1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the pulley, thread take-up, needle, or other moving parts.

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

• operation is completed

• replacing or removing the needle or any other parts

• a power failure occurs during use

• maintaining the machine

• leaving the machine unattended

3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.

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

For a longer service life:

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

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

3. Do not drop or hit the machine.

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

For repair or adjustment:

In the event that a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of this operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest authorized service center.

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SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

Sewing using the straight stitch (left needle

position).........................................................38

USEFUL SEWING SKILLS..................................40

Sewing corners..............................................40

Sewing thick seams.......................................40

Sewing curves ...............................................40

Sewing thick fabric.........................................41

Sewing thin fabric ..........................................41

Using the needle plate...................................42

....................................................4

PRINCIPAL PARTS...............................................4

FLAT-BED-ATTACHMENT....................................5

Removing the flat-bed attachment...................5

Accessory compartment..................................5

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES...............................6

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES..................................7

POWER SUPPLY ..................................................8

CONTROLS...........................................................9

Selection keys..................................................9

Operation buttons............................................9

LCD screen....................................................10

LCD DENSITY .....................................................11

Adjusting the density with the main power

switch.............................................................11

Adjusting the density with the Operation

Guide.............................................................12

DISPLAY LANGUAGE.........................................13

PRESSER FEET / FEED DOGS..........................14

Changing the presser foot .............................14

Installing the presser foot adapter & the

walking foot....................................................15

Installing the optional side cutter ...................16

Installing the presser foot holder....................18

Raising/lowering the feed dogs......................18

FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS....19

NEEDLE...............................................................20

Checking the needle......................................20

Changing the needle......................................20

BOBBIN WINDING / LOWER THREADING........21

Winding the bobbin........................................21

Installing the bobbin.......................................23

UPPER THREADING...........................................24

Threading the upper thread...........................24

Needle threader.............................................26

Pulling up the bobbin thread..........................27

Extra spool pin...............................................27

Net.................................................................27

FOOT CONTROLLER..........................................28

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

SETTING UP

SEWING

..................................................29

STITCH SELECTION...........................................29

Selecting a utility stitch ..................................29

Selecting a stitch with the stitch guide

( )...29

Stitch width and length reference chart .........31

STITCH WIDTH & LENGTH ................................33

Adjusting the needle position (stitch width)....33

Adjusting the stitch length..............................33

THREAD TENSION .............................................34

Correct tension ..............................................34

Adjusting the upper thread tension................34

OPERATION GUIDE............................................35

AUTOMATIC REVERSE/REINFORCEMENT

STITCHING..........................................................36

AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING.......................37

BASIC SEWING...................................................38

UTILITY STITCHES

..................................................43

BASIC STITCHING..............................................43

Reinforced stitching of stretch fabric..............43

DART SEWING....................................................44

GATHERING........................................................45

ZIPPER INSERTING (CENTER AND SIDE

APPLICATIONS)..................................................46

Inserting a centered zipper............................46

Inserting a side zipper....................................47

PINTUCK SEWING..............................................49

FLAT-FELL SEAM SEWING................................50

BASTING .............................................................51

ZIGZAG STITCHING ...........................................52

Overcasting with a zigzag stitch ....................52

Appliqué sewing with a zigzag stitch .............52

Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...................52

OVERCASTING...................................................53

Sewing with , or ...............................53

BLIND HEM STITCHING.....................................54

Adjusting the needle position.........................55

BUTTONHOLE STITCHING................................56

Sewing order of buttonholes..........................58

Sewing stretch fabrics....................................58

Odd-shaped buttons that do not fit into the

button guide plate..........................................59

Adjusting the buttonhole width.......................59

Adjusting the stitch length of the buttonhole..59

BAR TACK STITCHING.......................................60

Sewing bar tacks on thick fabrics ..................61

Adjusting the bar tack width...........................61

Adjusting the stitch length of the bar tack......61

DARNING.............................................................62

Adjusting the darning width............................63

Adjusting the stitch length of the darning.......63

Darning stitch cycle........................................63

TAPE ATTACHING..............................................64

EYELET STITCHING...........................................65

BUTTON SEWING...............................................66

Attaching two-hole buttons ............................66

Attaching four-hole buttons............................67

Attaching a shank to the button.....................67

APPLIQUÉ STITCHING.......................................68

Sewing around corners of the appliqué.........68

APPLIQUÉ QUILT STITCHING...........................69

Sample patterns for appliqué quilts ...............69

SCALLOP STITCHING .......................................70

SMOCKING STITCHING.....................................71

PATCHWORK STITCHING .................................72

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CONTENTS

SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

FAGOTING ..........................................................73

DECORATIVE STITCHING .................................74

Shell tuck stitching ........................................74

HEIRLOOM STITCHING......................................75

Hemstitching with ......................................75

Hemstitching with ......................................76

EMBROIDERING

..................................................86

SETUP.................................................................86

Installing embroidery foot Q...........................86

Installing the embroidery unit.........................87

Initializing the embroidery unit.......................87

Embroidering screen......................................88

Removing the embroidery unit.......................88

Creating beautiful embroidery........................89

Attaching stabilizer material...........................89

Inserting the fabric in the embroidery frame..90 Attaching the embroidery frame to the

embroidery arm..............................................92

Removing the embroidery frame from the

embroidery arm..............................................92

EMBROIDERING.................................................93

Simple embroidering......................................93

Embroidering multi-color patterns..................93

EMBROIDERY PATTERNS.................................95

Creating text patterns ....................................95

Typing uppercase & lowercase characters....97

Changing the character size..........................97

Checking the text...........................................98

Editing text.....................................................99

Changing the color of each character in the

text.................................................................99

Creating frame patterns...............................100

Selecting one-point patterns........................101

Displaying the thread color names ..............102

Selecting patterns from a memory card.......102

CHANGING THE PATTERN SETTING.............104

Editing the layout of the pattern...................104

Changing the embroidering position............105

Changing the pattern direction.....................106

Mirror imaging patterns................................106

Embroidering from a specific starting point..107

CHAPTER 5

MAINTENANCE

................................................122

CLEANING.........................................................122

Cleaning the screen.....................................122

Cleaning the machine surface.....................122

Cleaning the shuttle.....................................122

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB..........................124

ERROR MESSAGES

................................................125

Warning messages......................................125

Operation messages....................................128

Troubleshooting...........................................129

Thread and stitch problems.........................130

Mechanical problems...................................131

PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE)

................................................135

Utility stitches...............................................135

Character embroidering...............................135

Frame pattern embroidering........................136

Floral alphabet.............................................136

One-point pattern embroidering...................137

SEWING CHART

................................................132

Checking the embroidery area.....................107

Changing the size of patterns......................108

Changing the thread density........................109

MEMORY...........................................................110

Saving character combinations

in the memory..............................................110

Retrieving a pattern which has been saved.111

ADJUSTMENTS WHILE EMBROIDERING.......112

Continuing embroidering..............................112

Embroidering again from the beginning.......113

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS........................114

Linking characters........................................114

Using the extra-large embroidery frame

(optional)......................................................115

Combining a frame pattern with a design....119

Embroidering appliqués

(using a frame pattern) ................................120

Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric

or in corners.................................................121

CHAPTER 4 MY CUSTOM STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS)

..................................................77

DESIGNING THE STITCH...................................77

ENTERING STITCH DATA..................................79

EDITING STITCH DATA......................................81

Moving a point ...............................................81

Moving part or all of the design......................82

Inserting new points.......................................82

STORING A STITCH DESIGN THAT YOU HAVE

CREATED............................................................84

RETRIEVING A STITCH DESIGN THAT HAS

BEEN SAVED......................................................85

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SETTING UP CHAPTER 1

PRINCIPAL PARTS

1 Handle 2 Bobbin winder 3 Selection keys (Refer to page 9 for more

details.) 4 Balance wheel 5 Sewing speed controller 6 Presser foot lever 7 Main power switch 8 Operation buttons (Refer to page 9 for more

details.) 9 Flat-bed attachment with accessory

compartment

10 Feed dog position switch 11 Bobbin cover 12 Feed dogs 13 Presser foot 14 Needle threader 15 Buttonhole lever 16 Thread cutter 17 Needle threader lever 18 LCD (liquid crystal display) 19 Thread guide for bobbin winding 20 Spool cap

CONTENTS

SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

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2A 1

876

III

I To open the accessory compartment, tilt its lid

toward you.

II Each presser foot is marked with a letter.

1 Presser foot code

III Compartment accessories

The location of each accessory is shown in figure III.

Only use the accessories designed for this

machine.

No. Part Name Part Code

Only use the plastic bobbins supplied in the accessory compartment or as additional accessories

FLAT-BED ATTACHMENT

1 Buttonhole foot A X57789-101 2 Embroidery foot Q XA5891-101 3 Overcasting foot G X51162-001 4 Monogramming foot N X53840-301 5 Zipper foot I X59370-051 6 Zigzag foot J 137748-101 7 Blind hem foot R X56409-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-001 9 Button sewing foot M 130489-001 0 Bobbins

* 136492-101

A Needle set X58358-001

Removing the flat-bed attachment

Accessory compartment

With the flat-bed attachment removed, sewing tubular pieces, such as sleeves and pant legs, or hard-to-reach areas of the garment is easier. To remove the flat-bed attachment, pull it straight out to the left of the sewing machine.

1 Flat-bed attachment

CONTENTS

SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

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No. Part Name Part Code

1 Presser foot adapter XA6027-001 2 Seam ripper X54243-001 3

Screwa(for securing presser foot)

XA5904-051

4 Scissors 184783-001 5 Chalk pen 184944-001 6 Cleaning brush XA4527-001 7 Eyelet punch 135793-001 8 Screwdriver (large) X55467-051 9 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051 0 Spool cap (small) 130013-003 A Spool cap (large) 130012-003 B Extra spool pin

XA3336-051

C Spool felt X57045-001 D Disc-shaped screwdriver XA2005-051 E Spool net

127610-000

F Embroidery set (large) SA423 G Screw (for securing adapter) XA4813-051 H Foot controller XA3931-051 I Grid sheet X80948-002 J Hard case XA5555-001 K Bobbin thread XA8375-002

L Embroidery cards

SA298 SA299

M Stabilizer material X81175-002

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES

123

456

789

:AB

CDE

KLM

Use the same screw for installing both the walking foot and the optional side cutter.

The extra spool pin provided as an accessory should be inserted onto the bobbin winder shaft when it is used.

When using the walking foot, refer to the instruction sheet included with this operation manual.

When using special threads that quickly wind off the thread spool, place a net over the spool before sewing.

Note (For U.S.A only)

Foot controller: Model N5V This foot controller can be used for this machine model PC6500.

CONTENTS

SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

No. Part Name Part Code

1 Side cutter X80943-001

Embroidery cards

No. 3 Dinosaur SA300 No. 6 Moskowitz’s World SA303 No. 7 Country Life SA304 No. 8 Holiday SA305 No. 9 Hobby Craft SA306 No. 10 Monogram Emblem

SA307

No. 11 Frame SA311

2 No. 12 Transportation SA312

No. 13 Sports Emblem SA313 No. 14 Large Floral SA314 No. 15 Cute Kids SA315 No. 16 Dogs & Cats SA316 No. 19 Marine SA319 No. 20 Petite Designs SA320 No. 21 Needlework SA321 No. 23 White on white SA323

This unit cannot be used together with memory card S1.

WARNING Embroidery cards purchased in other countries may not be compatible with your machine.

Refer to pages 115 through 118 for details on embroidering using the extra-large embroidery frame.

When using the walking foot, refer to page 15.

2 No. 25 Equestrian SA325

No. 27 Birds SA327 No. 28 Christmas SA328 No. 29 Lace SA329 No. 30 Wildlife animals SA330 No. 31 Large flower II SA331 No. 32 Musical instrument SA332 No. 33 Trees SA333 No. 35 Cats & dogs II SA335 No. 36 Fruits & vegetables SA336 No. 37 Appliqué alphabet SA337 No. 38 Angel SA338 No. 39 Doll face SA339 No. 40 Sports 3 SA340 No. 41 Renaissance SA341 No. 42 Farm SA342 No. 43 Victorian SA343 No. 44 Lace II SA344 No. 45 Chain Stitch SA345 No. 46 Australian Animal SA346 No. 47 Butterfly SA347 No. 48 Australian Flower SA348 No. 49 Folk Art SA349 No. 50 Fairy and Floral SA350

3 Extra-large frame

SA425

4 Walking foot

X81064-001

No. Part Name Part Code

CONTENTS

SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

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CONTENTS

SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

POWER SUPPLY

WARNING – When leaving the machine unattended or when it is not being used, turn off the main power

switch on the side of the machine, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.

CAUTION – Do not use this sewing machine with extension cords or multi-plug adapters, otherwise a fire or

an electric shock may occur.

– Do not use wet hands to remove the plug from the wall outlet, otherwise an electric shock may

occur.

– When unplugging the power cord, turn off the main power switch of the machine, and then

grasp the plug to unplug the cord. Pulling on the cord may damage it or cause a fire or an electric shock.

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

bundled. In addition, do not place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat, otherwise the cord may be damaged or a fire or an electric shock may occur. If the power cord or plug is damaged, contact your nearest authorized dealer or service center.

– When servicing the machine, or when removing covers or changing bulbs, unplug the sewing

machine or disconnect the electrical supply.

– If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord, otherwise a

fire may occur.

– 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 in 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.

1. Pull out the power supply cord and insert the plug into a wall outlet.

1 Power supply cord 2 Main power switch

2. To turn on the machine, set the main power switch to “ I ”. To turn off the machine, set the main power switch to “ O ”.

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1 Thread cutter button

Press this button to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads automatically.

2 Needle position button

Press this button to raise or lower the needle.

3 Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

Press this button to secure the end of the stitching by sewing either reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse stitches (straight stitches only) are sewn by stitching in the reverse direction. Reinforcement stitches (most other stitches) are made by sewing three stitches on top of each other.

4 Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop sewing. The needle drops to its lowest position when the machine is stopped. To sew at a low speed, keep this button pressed. This button lights up in green when the machine is ready to start sewing and while it is sewing or embroidering. If the machine is not ready to start sewing, the button lights up in red. The button lights up in orange when the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right in order to wind the bobbin thread onto the bobbin.

CONTROLS

1 SEWING key

Press this key to display a screen that allows you to select utility stitches for sewing straight stitches, buttonholes, etc. (Refer to page 29 for details.)

MY CUSTOM STITCH

(CREATE YOUR

OWN STITCH DESIGNS

)

key

You can use the “MY CUSTOM STITCH

TM”

(function for making own stitch) to sew patterns that you have drawn yourself. (Refer to page 77.)

3 EMBROIDERY key

When the embroidery unit is installed, press this key to display a screen that allows you to select letters and other decorative designs for embroidering. (Refer to page 95 for details.)

4 MEMORY key

When the embroidery unit is installed, press this key to display a screen that allows you to store or retrieve embroidery pattern combinations. (Refer to pages 110 and 111 for details.)

5 OPERATION GUIDE key

When the embroidery unit is not installed, press this key to see information on how to use machine functions such as upper threading, bobbin winding and bobbin thread setting. (Refer to page 35 for details.)

6 STITCH ADJUST (stitch adjustment) key

When the embroidery unit is not installed, press this key to display a screen that allows you to change the stitch width and length, and

Selection keys

Operation buttons

CONTENTS

SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

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CONTENTS

SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

Press a key on the screen with your finger to select the pattern displayed inside the key or to start the indicated function or operation.

Note

When the machine is turned on, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected.

CAUTION Be sure to press the key only with your finger. Never press a key with a hard, pointed instrument, such as a pencil or a screwdriver. Furthermore, do not press down too hard on the screen, otherwise it may be damaged.

1 Attach the presser foot indicated by the code that is displayed. 2 Press this key before sewing with the optional side cutter installed. 3 Press this key before sewing to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning

and end of stitching. (Refer to page 36 for more details.)

4 Press this key before sewing to automatically cut the threads after sewing. (Refer to page 37 for more

details.)

5 Press this key to display the stitch guide, which will help you select the best stitch for your specific

need.

6 Press this key to display the previous page. 7 Press this key to display the next page.

Other basic LCD keys END key

Press this key to stop using the current function.

CHECK key

If an error message appears, press this key to return to the previous screen.

LCD screen

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CONTENTS

SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

1. While pressing anywhere in the LCD, turn the sewing machine off, then back on again.

2. Adjust the density of the LCD. To make the LCD lighter, press either the SEWING key or the MY CUSTOM STITCH

key. To make the LCD darker, press either the OPERATION GUIDE or the STITCH ADJUST key. The density of the LCD changes each time one of these keys is pressed.

1 Press this key to make the density lighter. 2 Press one of these keys to make the

density darker.

3. After making the adjustment, turn the machine off, then back on again.

At times, changes in the ambient temperature may make all or part of the screen light or darker; this is not the sign of a malfunction. If the screen becomes difficult to read, adjust its density.

Note

The screen may become dark immediately after the power is turned on. This is a feature of the light that illuminates the screen, and is not the sign of a malfunction. The screen will return to its normal level of brightness after approximately 10 minutes.

LCD DENSITY

Adjusting the density with the main power switch

Adjust the screen density. After making the adjustment, turn the power off, then on again.

Light→

Dark→

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CONTENTS

SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

1. Press the OPERATION GUIDE key.

2. Press the NEXT key.

5. Adjust the density of the LCD. To make the LCD lighter, press the white key. To make the LCD darker, press the black key. The density of the LCD changes each time one of these keys is pressed.

1 Press this key to make the density lighter. 2 Press one of these keys to make the

density darker.

3 Press this key to finish adjusting the

density.

6. After making the adjustment, press the END key.

Adjusting the density with the Operation Guide

3. Press the BRIGHTNESS OF LCD key.

4. Press the NEXT key.

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CONTENTS

SETTING UP

SEWING

UTILITY

STITCHES

MY CUSTOM

STITCH

(CREATE YOUR OWN

STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED

IN MACHINE)

DISPLAY LANGUAGE

You can easily change the language of all the keys and messages displayed on the LCD.

1. Press the OPERATION GUIDE key.

2. Press the NEXT key.

3. Press the LANGUAGE SELECTION key.

4. Press the NEXT key until the desired language is displayed.

5. Press the key of the desired language. The language of all keys and messages displayed in the LCD are changed.

Note

– When the display language is changed, error

messages will also be displayed in the selected language.

– The display language can be set to one of 11

languages (English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish and Portuguese).

CAUTION – This function should not be used as a

translation function.

– Even when the sewing machine is turned

off, the current language setting will be retained.

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ERROR

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PRESSER FEET / FEED DOGS

1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle, and then turn off the sewing machine.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

3. Press the black button located at the back of the presser foot holder to release the foot.

1 Presser foot holder

4. Place the other presser foot below the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the slit in the holder.

5. Lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder.

1 Notch in presser foot holder 2 Presser foot pin

It may be necessary to change the presser foot depending on the stitch that is selected.

Changing the presser foot

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The walking foot is useful for sewing materials that are hard to feed, such as vinyl cloth, synthetic leather, thin leather, etc. This foot prevents such materials from crumpling, slipping or sticking by evenly feeding both pieces of fabric.

The walking foot can only be used to sew the straight stitches (

and ) and the zigzag stitch

( ).

1. Remove the installed presser foot and the presser foot holder.

2. Slide the presser foot adapter as high as possible up the presser foot bar, and then fasten it by firmly tightening the screw (for securing adapter) with the enclosed screwdriver or disc-shaped screwdriver. 1 Screw (for securing adapter)

Note

If the screw is not completely tightened, injuries may occur.

3. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then fasten the walking foot by firmly tightening the screw (for securing presser foot) with the enclosed screwdriver or disc-shaped screwdriver.

1 Connecting fork 2 Screw (for securing presser foot)

Note

– Before sewing, be sure to turn the balance wheel slowly

toward you to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot, otherwise injuries may occur.

– Sew at a slow to medium speed.

The presser foot adapter is used for attaching screw-on presser feet to this machine.

1 Adapter 2 Screw (for securing adapter) 3 Screw (for securing presser foot)

Installing the presser foot adapter & the walking foot

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1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle, and then turn off the sewing machine.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

3. Remove the installed presser foot and the presser foot holder.

4. Securely hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw.

1 Needle clamp screw 2 Connecting fork

5. While lifting the presser foot up, insert the screw (for securing presser foot) through the notch in the side cutter’s bracket and into the hole in the presser foot bar, and then lightly tighten the screw. Lower the presser foot lever, and then firmly tighten the screw with the enclosed screwdriver or disc-shaped screwdriver.

6. Select a pattern, and then press so that it appears as . Other necessary adjustments for using the side cutter will be carried out automatically.

Note

Pressing so that it changes back to turns off the side cutter operation.

Installing the optional side cutter

By installing the side cutter, you can cut the fabric while sewing, for example when sewing an overcasting stitch. To use the side cutter, select a pattern that displays on the LCD, and then press so that it appears as .

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7. Make a cut of about 25/32" (2.0 cm) long in the fabric. 1 25/32" (2.0 cm)

8. Raise the presser foot lever, and then thread the bobbin thread and the upper thread.

9. Position the fabric so that the right side of the cut goes over the guide plate and the left side of the cut is under the presser foot.

1 Guide plate (lower knife) 2 Presser foot

10. Thread the needle, pull out a long section of the upper thread, pass it under the presser foot, and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. (See figure B.)

2 Presser foot 3 Upper thread

Note

–The side cutter will not cut the fabric if the fabric

is simply spread out under the presser foot and the guide plate. Be sure to position the fabric as explained in step 9 before sewing.

– Always raise the needle before raising the

presser foot lever.

–The side cutter can cut one layer of 13-oz

denim.

– Clean the side cutter after using it, otherwise

dust and scraps of thread will build up in it.

– Add a small amount of oil as required to the

cutting edge of the cutter.

11.Lower the presser foot lever.

CAUTION After the stitch width is adjusted, turn the balance wheel toward you by hand and check that the needle does not touch the side cutter. If the needle hits the side cutter and breaks, injuries may occur.

When sewing straight stitches, the seam margin will be about 13/64" (5.0 mm).

1 Seam margin

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With the accessory compartment removed, the feed dog position switch can be seen at the base of the machine. To lower the feed dogs, for example when sewing buttons, slide the lever to the right. To continue sewing while the feed dogs feed the fabric, slide the lever to the left.

Note

When the embroidery unit is attached to the sewing machine, the feed dogs are automatically lowered.

Raising/lowering the feed dogs

Installing the presser foot holder

1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle, and then turn off the sewing machine.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

3. Remove the currently installed presser foot.

4. While pressing the black button on the left side of the presser foot holder, slide the holder as high as possible up the presser foot bar, and then release the button. 1 Presser foot holder

CAUTION Be careful not to touch the tip of the needle, otherwise injuries may occur.

Note

If the presser foot holder is not installed correctly, the thread tension may not be tight enough due to an improper presser foot height.

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FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS

Application

Thread

Size of needle

Medium weight

fabric

Thin fabric

Thick fabric

Broad cloth

Taffeta

Flannel, Gabardine

Lawn

Georgette

Challis, Satin

Denim

Corduroy

Tweed

Jersey

Tricot

Type

Cotton

Silk

Cotton

Silk

Cotton

Silk

Size

60-80

50-80

60-80

50-80

30-50

11-14

9-11

14-16

Synthetic

mercerized

Synthetic

mercerized

Synthetic

mercerized

Synthetic

mercerized

Thread for knitsStretch fabric

Golden needle

11-14

14-16For top stitching

Note

– For sewing on the popular variety of stretch fabrics, for embroidering and for decorative stitch sewing,

the golden needle should be used.

– There are many different types of needles to suit a variety of sewing needs. Therefore, be sure to

select the correct needle for your specific sewing application, for example when sewing denim or when sewing with metallic thread.

Select the appropriate thread and needle for the fabric that you are using.

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NEEDLE

Changing the needle

A 75/11 needle is installed in the machine when you purchase it.

1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle.

2. Turn off the sewing machine and lower the presser foot lever.

3. Loosen the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver.

4. Pull out the needle.

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

5. With the flat side of the needle facing toward the back, insert the needle as far up as possible so that it touches the needle stopper. Fasten the screw securely with a screwdriver. 1 Needle stopper

6. Turn the sewing machine on.

Checking the needle

Place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the needle is not bent up, down, or to either side. If the needle is bent, it should be thrown away to prevent damage to your project or to the machine. 1 Flat surface (needle plate, glass, ruler, etc.)

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BOBBIN WINDING / LOWER THREADING

Winding the bobbin

1. Plug the machine into the power supply and turn on the main power switch.

2. Place the spool on the spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool. Then, secure the spool on the spool pin using a spool cap with the size closest to the spool size.

1 Spool 2 Spool pin 3 Spool cap

Note

If using fine thread such as cross-wound thread, leave some space between the spool cap (small) and the spool of thread.

1 Cross-wound thread 2 Spool cap (small) 3 Gap

3. While holding the spool thread with your right hand, use your left hand to pass the thread through the guides as shown.

7, 8

2 4, 5

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(b)

(a)

4. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the groove in the top of the bobbin (a). Then, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right (b).

1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove in the bobbin

5. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five times (a), pass the thread through the slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull it as shown to cut it (b). 1 Bobbin winder seat

6. Slide the sewing speed controller to its maximum (as far as possible to the right).

7. Press the start/stop button. The bobbin stops spinning automatically when it is full.

8. After the bobbin has stopped spinning, press the start/stop button to stop the machine.

9. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin.

(a)

(b)

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Installing the bobbin

1. Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right, and then remove the bobbin cover.

1 Bobbin cover latch 2 Bobbin cover

2. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the thread unrolls as shown in the illustration.

3. Guide the thread through the groove, then pull the thread toward you to cut off any excess. 1 Built-in thread cutter

(a)

(b)

4. Reattach the bobbin cover by inserting the left end (a) and pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into place (b).

Note

You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

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UPPER THREADING

1. Raise the presser foot lever. (If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly.)

2. Press the needle position button to raise the needle.

3. Place the spool on the spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool. Then, secure the spool on the spool pin using a spool cap with the size closest to the spool size.

Threading the upper thread

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4. While holding the spool thread with your right hand, use your left hand to keep the thread taut while passing it through the guides as shown.

Note

Incorrect threading may cause damage.

5. Pass the thread through the wire loop, and then lower the presser foot lever. 1 Wire loop

Note

Lowering the presser foot lever engages the auto thread tension unit, allowing you to pull the thread taut as you continue. Be sure to raise the presser foot lever before removing the upper thread, otherwise the auto thread tension unit may be damaged.

6. Thread the needle manually or using the needle threader. (Refer to page 26 for more details on using the needle threader.)

1 Thread take-up lever

Pull the thread firmly into the guide.

7. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot, and then pull about 2" (5.0 cm) of the upper thread out toward the rear of the machine.

1 Upper thread 2 2" (5.0 cm)

Note

You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

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Needle Thread (cotton)

65/9 #30, 50, 60 75/11 #30 90/14 #30

100/16 #20

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Needle threader

5. Pull the thread through the eye of the needle out towards the rear of the machine.

6. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot, and then pull about 2" (5.0 cm) of the upper thread out toward the rear of the machine.

Note

You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

Note

– The needle threader cannot be used with the needle and

thread combinations shown at the left.

– The needle threader can be used with transparent nylon

thread and any size needle between 90/14 and 100/16.

4. While gently holding the thread, raise the needle threader lever.

1. Use your left index finger to lower the needle threader lever while gently pulling the thread to the left so that it catches on the large hook.

1 Needle threader lever 2 Large hook

2. Lower the needle threader lever to its lowest position and check that the thread is held by the large hook and that the small hook has passed through the eye of the needle. 1 Small hook

3. Pull the thread through the guides on each side of the needle so that the thread catches on the hook that passes through the eye of the needle.

2 Guides

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Extra spool pin

When embroidering with metallic thread, use the extra spool pin in order to prevent the thread from twisting as it unrolls from the spool.

Note

When using metallic thread, we recommend using a 90/14 home sewing machine needle.

1. Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winder shaft.

2. Place the spool felt on the spool pin.

3. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the front of the spool.

4. Thread the upper thread.

1 Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winder shaft. 2 Spool felt 3 Spool of thread

Net

When using special threads that quickly wind off the spool, place a net over the spool before sewing. Be sure to cut the net to match the size of the spool.

1 Net 2 Spool 3 Spool pin 4 Spool cap

1. Raise the presser foot lever.

2. Remove the bobbin cover, and insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the thread unrolls as shown in the illustration.

3. Guide the thread through the groove, and then leave it there without cutting it. 1 Bobbin

4. With the bobbin cover still removed, hold the upper thread, press the needle position button twice, and then pull up the bobbin thread.

5. Pull about 2" (5.0 cm) of the bobbin thread out toward the rear of the machine and reattach the bobbin cover.

Pulling up the bobbin thread

At some times, for example when making gathers, you may want to pull up the bobbin thread.

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This foot controller (model N5V) is designed for use with this sewing machine (model PC-6500).

Note

– When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button

cannot be used to start or stop sewing.

– The foot controller’s maximum sewing speed is set with the

sewing speed controller.

1. With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine.

1 Foot controller jack 2 Foot controller plug 3 Foot controller

2. Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing.

3. Release the foot controller to stop sewing.

CAUTION Do not allow fabric pieces or dust to collect in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.

FOOT CONTROLLER

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STITCH SELECTION

Selecting a utility stitch

1. Press the SEWING key.

2. Press the PREV or NEXT key until the desired stitch is displayed.

3. Press the key for the stitch that you wish to use.

This sewing machine is equipped with 78 built-in utility stitches.

SEWING CHAPTER 2

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Selecting a stitch with the stitch guide ( )

The stitch guide can provide beginning sewers with help in selecting the appropriate stitch for the desired sewing application. An example of how the stitch guide can be used is shown below.

1. If the utility stitch screen is not already displayed, press the SEWING key.

2. Press .

1 Press this key to display more sewing

applications.

3. Press the BUTTONHOLE key.

4. Press to select the buttonhole stitch for a shirt.

Example: To select a stitch for sewing a buttonhole on a shirt

5. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key.

For details on sewing using the selected utility stitch, refer to page 43.

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6. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key.

7. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key.

8. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key.

9. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key.

10. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key.

11. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key.

12. To turn on automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching, press so that it appears as . To turn on automatic thread cutting, press so that it appears as .

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5.0 0.0–6.0 2.0 0.2–5.0

(13/64) (0–15/64) (5/64)

(1/128–13/64)

7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0

(9/32) (1/8–9/32) (5/256)

(3/256–5/128)

Bar tack

2.0 1.0–3.0 0.4 0.3–1.0

(5/64) (5/128–1/8) (1/64)

(3/256–5/128)

Darning

7.0 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5

(9/32) (3/32–9/32) (5/64) (1/64–3/32)

Tape attaching

4.0 0.0–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0

(5/32) (0–9/32) (5/128)

(1/128–5/32)

Eyelet

7.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 5.0 6.0 7.0

(9/32)

(13/64–9/32)

(9/32)

(13/64–9/32)

Button sewing

3.5 2.5–4.5

––

(9/64)

(3/32–11/64)

Appliqué

3.5 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.6–2.5

(9/64)

(3/32–9/32)

(3/32) (1/16–3/32)

Scallop

5.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

stitch (13/64) (3/32–9/32) (1/64)

(1/256–5/128)

Smocking

5.0 1.5–7.0 1.6 0.2–4.0

stitch (13/64)

(15/256–9/32)

(1/16)

(1/128–5/32)

5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–3.5

(13/64) (3/32–9/32) (3/32)

(5/128–9/64)

Patchwork

4.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0

stitch (5/32) (0–9/32) (3/64)

(1/128–5/32)

5.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0

(13/64) (0–9/32) (3/64)

(1/128–5/32)

5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 2.5–4.0

Fagoting

(13/64) (0–9/32) (3/32)

(3/32–5/32)

5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–3.5

(13/64) (3/32–9/32) (3/32)

(5/128–9/64)

Applique

1.5 0.5–3.5 1.4 0.8–4.0

(15/256)

(5/256–9/64)

(14/256) (1/32–5/32)

Straight [0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0

(Left needle position)

(0)] (0–9/32) (3/32)

(1/128–13/64)

Straight

––

2.5 0.2–5.0

(Middle needle position)

(3/32)

(1/128–13/64)

Triple [0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.5–3.5

stretch stitch (0)] (0–9/32) (3/32)

(15/256–3/32)

Stretch 1.0 1.0–3.0 2.5 1.0–4.0

stitch (3/64) (5/128–1/8) (3/32)

(5/128–5/32)

Basting 0.0 0.0–7.0 20 5–30

stitch (0) (0–9/32) (25/32)

(13/64–1-3/16)

Zigzag 3.5 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.0–4.0

stitch (9/64) (0–9/32) (14/256) (0–5/32)

5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0

Elastic Zigzag

(13/64)

(15/256–9/32)

(5/128)

(1/128–5/32)

5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0

(13/64)

(15/256–9/32)

(5/128)

(1/128–5/32)

3.5 2.5–5.0 2.0 1.0–4.0

(9/64)

(3/32–13/64)

(1/16)

(5/128–5/32)

5.0 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0

(13/64)

(3/32–13/64)

(3/32)

(5/128–5/32)

5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.5–4.0

Overcasting

(13/64) (0–9/32) (3/32)

(5/256–5/32)

5.0 3.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0

(13/64)

(9/64–13/64)

(3/32)

(5/128–5/32)

5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.5–4.0

(13/64) (0–9/32) (3/32)

(5/256–5/32)

4.0 0.0–7.0 4.0 1.0–4.0

(5/32) (0–9/32) (5/32)

(5/128–5/32)

Blind hem

0.0 +3 – –3 2.0 1.0–3.5

stitch (0) (5/64)

(5/128–9/64)

5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0

(13/64) (1/8–13/64) (1/64)

(1/128–5/128)

5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0

(13/64) (1/8–13/64) (1/64)

(1/128–5/128)

5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0

(13/64)

(1/8–313/64)

(1/64)

(1/128–5/128)

Buttonhole

5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0

(13/64) (1/8–13/64) (1/64)

(1/128–5/128)

6.0 3.0–6.0 1.0 0.5–2.0

(15/64) (1/8–15/64) (5/128)

(5/256–5/64)

6.0 3.0–6.0 1.5 1.0–3.0

(15/64) (1/8–15/64) (15/256) (5/128–1/8)

Stitch width and length reference chart

STITCH

Stitch width [mm (inch)] Stitch length [mm (inch)]

Auto Manual Auto Manual

STITCH

Stitch width [mm (inch)] Stitch length [mm (inch)]

Auto Manual Auto Manual

–: Non-adjustable

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7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

Satin 7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0 stitch (9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 (0) (0–9/32) (3/32)

(5/128–5/32)

5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0

(13/64)

(15/256–9/32)

(5/128)

(1/128–5/32)

4.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0

Decorative

(5/32) (0–9/32) (3/32)

(5/128–5/32)

4.0 0.0–7.0 3.0 2.0–4.0

(5/32) (0–9/32) (1/8) (5/64–5/32)

5.5 0.0–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0

(7/32) (0–9/32) (1/16)

(5/128–5/32)

3.5 0.0–7.0 1.6 0.2–4.0

(9/64) (0–9/32) (1/16)

(1/128–5/32)

6.0 1.5–7.0 2.5 1.5–4.0

(15/64)

(15/256–9/32)

(3/32)

(15/256–5/32)

5.0 2.0–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0

(13/64)

(5/64–9/32)

(1/16)

(5/128–5/32)

Heirloom

5.0 1.5–7.0 4.0 1.5–4.0

(13/64)

(1/16–9/32)

(5/32)

(15/256–5/32)

3.5 1.5–7.0 3.0 1.6–4.0

(9/64)

(15/256–9/32)

(1/8)

(1/16–5/32)

5.0 3.0–7.0 3.5 2.0–4.0

(13/64) (1/8–9/32) (9/64)

(5/64–5/32)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

Satin 7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0 stitch (9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32

) (1/64)

(1/160–5/128)

7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0

(9/32)

(3/32–9/32)

(1/64)

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STITCH

Stitch width [mm (inch)] Stitch length [mm (inch)]

Auto Manual Auto Manual

–: Non-adjustable

STITCH

Stitch width [mm (inch)] Stitch length [mm (inch)]

Auto Manual Auto Manual

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STITCH WIDTH & LENGTH

Adjusting the needle position (stitch width)

1. Select a stitch, and then press the STITCH ADJUST key.

2. Adjust the needle position (stitch width). To move the needle toward the right (increase the stitch width), press the STITCH WIDTH key (wider). To move the needle toward the left (decrease the stitch width), press the STITCH WIDTH key (narrower). The stitch length setting changes each time one of these keys is pressed.

3. After making the adjustment, press the END key.

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Note

– The needle position cannot be changed for the straight

stitch (center needle position) ( ).

– The default stitch width setting for the selected stitch is

highlighted in black.

1 Needle moved toward the right (wider stitch) 2 Needle positioned in the center (standard stitch width) 3 Needle moved toward the left (narrower stitch)

Adjusting the stitch length

1. Select a stitch, and then press the STITCH ADJUST key.

2. Adjust the stitch length. To increase the stitch length, press the STITCH LENGTH key (longer). To decrease the stitch length, press the STITCH LENGTH key (shorter). The stitch length setting changes each time one of these keys is pressed.

3. After making the adjustment, press the END key.

Note

– When sewing straight stitches with 4.5 mm or 5.0 mm length

setting on fabric less than 5/128˝ (1.0 mm) thick, the stitch length automatically adjusts to 5/32˝ (4.0 mm) at the start of sewing in order to prevent gathering.

– The default stitch length setting for the selected stitch is

highlighted in black.

1 Longer stitch 2 Medium stitch length 3 Shorter stitch

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THREAD TENSION

Correct tension

The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross at about the center of the fabric. If the thread tension is incorrectly set, flat attractive stitches will not be sewn or the fabric will pucker. The thread tension for each stitch is preset to the most appropriate setting. However, in the following cases, the thread tension may need adjustment:

* when using special thread or sewing on

special fabric * when sewing gathers * when the preset settings do not give the

desired result

Note

Correct tension is important since too much or too little tension weakens the seams or causes the fabric to pucker.

Adjusting the upper thread tension

1. Select a stitch, and then press the STITCH

ADJUST key.

2. Adjust the thread tension.

To increase the thread tension (tighten the

upper thread), press the THREAD TENSION

key (stronger).

To decrease the thread tension (loosen the

upper thread), press the THREAD TENSION

key (weaker).

The thread tension setting changes each time

one of these keys is pressed.

3. After making the adjustment, press the END

key.

Note

The default thread tension setting (AUTO) is highlighted in black.

1 If the upper thread is too tight, locks appear

on the right side of the fabric.

2 Bobbin thread 3 Upper thread 4 Right side of fabric

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

1 If the upper thread is too loose, locks appear

on the wrong side of the fabric.

2 Bobbin thread 3 Upper thread 4 Wrong side of fabric

Upper thread is too tight:

Upper thread is too loose:

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OPERATION GUIDE

OPERATION

GUIDE

This sewing machine is equipped with a convenient guide that displays information and instructions on various operations, such as bobbin winding, upper threading, and LCD adjustment, making this machine easy to use.

Example: To display the instructions for installing the

bobbin

1. Press the OPERATION GUIDE key.

1 OPERATION GUIDE key

3. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key.

4. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key.

5. Follow the instructions, and then press the END key.

2. Press the SETTING BOBBIN key.

1 Press the NEXT key to display more options.

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AUTOMATIC REVERSE/REINFORCEMENT STITCHING

1. Select a stitch.

2. Turn on automatic reverse/reinforcement

stitching by pressing so that it appears as

1 Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching

turned on

Note

– Be sure to place the edge of the fabric at least

3 to 4 stitch lengths behind the presser foot so

that the reverse/reinforcement stitches can be

sewn. – Pressing so that it changes back to

turns off automatic reverse/reinforcement

stitching.

3. Press the start/stop button.

1 Reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn,

and then sewing starts.

Note

If the start/stop button had been pressed to pause sewing, the beginning reverse/ reinforcement stitches are not sewn.

4. When the end of the stitching is reached,

press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button

to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches and

stop sewing.

2 Reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn,

and then sewing stops automatically.

Before sewing, turn on automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching to sew reverse stitches (stitches sewn in the reverse direction when sewing straight stitches) or reinforcement stitches (three stitches sewn on top of each other when sewing stitches other than straight stitches) automatically at both the beginning and the end of the stitching to secure it.

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AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING

1. Select a stitch.

2. Turn on automatic thread cutting by pressing

so that it appears as .

1 Automatic thread cutting turned on

Note

– Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching

must also be used when automatic thread

cutting is turned on. – Pressing so that it changes back to

turns off automatic thread cutting.

3. Press the start/stop button.

1 Reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn,

and then sewing starts.

Note

If the start/stop button had been pressed to pause sewing, the beginning reverse/reinforcement stitches are not sewn.

4. When the end of the stitching is reached,

press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button

to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches, stop

sewing, and cut the threads.

2 Reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn,

sewing stops, and then the threads are cut automatically.

Before sewing, turn on automatic thread cutting to cut the threads automatically at the end of sewing. This function is convenient when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.

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2. Place the fabric under the presser foot.

3. While holding the thread end and the fabric with your left hand, turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching. 1 Upper thread

Note

– You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. – Be sure to place the edge of the fabric at least 3 to 4 stitch

lengths behind the presser foot so that the reverse/reinforcement stitches can be sewn.

BASIC SEWING

Sewing using the straight stitch (left needle position)

CAUTION – Be aware of the needle location

at all times while sewing, and keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle, balance wheel and thread take-up lever, otherwise injuries may occur.

– Do not pull or push the fabric

too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur.

– Never use bent needles. They

can easily break, which could result in injury.

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1. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected. 1 Attach the presser foot indicated by the code that is

displayed.

2 Press this key before sewing with the optional side cutter

installed.

3 Press this key before you start sewing to automatically

sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of stitching. (Refer to page 36 for more details.)

4 Press this key before you start sewing to automatically

cut the threads after sewing. (Refer to page 37 for more details.)

5 Press this key to display a stitch guide, which will help

you select the best stitch for your specific need.

6 Press this key to display the previous page. 7 Press this key to display the next page.

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4. Lower the presser foot lever.

5. Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches, and then press the start/stop button. The machine starts sewing at slow speed.

Note

– To pause sewing in order to turn or adjust the fabric, press

the start/stop button. To restart sewing, press the start/stop button again.

– If automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is turned on

before you start sewing, pressing just the start/stop button automatically sews reverse/reinforcement stitches before sewing.

7. When the end of the stitching is reached, press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches and stop the machine.

8. Press the thread cutter button to cut the threads.

Note

– Cut thick thread (thicker than #30) with the cutter on the side

of the machine as shown.

– If automatic thread cutting and automatic reverse/

reinforcement stitching are turned on before you start sewing, pressing the reverse/reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching automatically sews reverse/ reinforcement stitches, trims the threads and stops the machine.

6. Adjust the sewing speed using either the sewing speed controller or the foot controller.

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Sewing corners

When you reach the corner, leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric. Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.

Sewing thick seams

If the presser foot angles up as it approaches a thick seam, leave the needle in the fabric and raise the presser foot lever. After levelling off the sewing area by placing a piece of folded fabric or cardboard under the back of the presser foot, lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.

Sewing curves

Sewing a curve with a straight stitch

Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve.

For stitches that are shorter than 13/64" (5.0 mm):

Before you begin sewing, baste the corner. After turning the fabric at the corner, continue sewing while pulling the basting thread out toward the back.

USEFUL SEWING SKILLS

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Sewing thick fabric

1. Raise the presser foot lever, and then raise it even higher so thicker fabrics can be placed under the presser foot.

Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch

Select a short stitch length in order to obtain a fine stitch and sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve.

Note

For sharp corners, temporarily stop sewing while keeping the needle in the material, raise the presser foot lever, and then carefully turn the fabric while keeping the fabric edge aligned with the side of the presser foot. Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.

Sewing thin fabric

Place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric before sewing.

2. If the fabric does not feed at the beginning of sewing, place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard under the back of the presser foot to raise it.

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Using the needle plate

Align the edge of the material with a line on the needle plate to sew even seam allowances.

15 25 35

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BASIC STITCHING

1 Straight (Left) [straight stitch (left needle position)]: for

normal sewing

2 Straight (Mid) [straight stitch (center needle position)]: for

normal sewing

3 Triple stretch stitch: for reinforced stitching 4 Stretch stitch: for sewing stretch fabric

1. Baste or pin together the fabric pieces before sewing, attach presser foot J, and lower the presser foot lever.

2. Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches, and then press the start/stop button to continue sewing. 1 Reverse stitches at beginning

Note

– Be sure to place the edge of the fabric at least 3 to 4 stitch

lengths behind the presser foot so that the reverse/ reinforcement stitches can be sewn.

– If automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is turned on

before you start sewing, pressing just the start/stop button automatically sews reverse/reinforcement stitches before sewing.

3. Slow down the sewing speed near the end of the stitching, and then press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches and stop the machine.

4. Press the thread cutter button to cut the threads.

Note

If automatic thread cutting and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching are turned on before you start sewing, pressing the reverse/reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching automatically sews reverse/reinforcement stitches, trims the threads and stops the machine.

UTILITY STITCHES CHAPTER 3

1234

Baste the fabric beforehand and sew along the basting using a stretch stitch ( or ).

1 Basting

Note

Do not pull the fabric while sewing.

Reinforced stitching of stretch fabric

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DART SEWING

1. Attach presser foot J. Then, after sewing reverse stitches at the beginning of the dart, sew from the wide end to the narrow end without stretching the fabric.

1 Right side of fabric 2 Wrong side of fabric 3 Basting

Note

If automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is turned on before you start sewing, pressing just the start/stop button automatically sews reverse stitches before sewing.

2. Press the start/stop button to stop stitching without sewing reverse stitches at the end of the seam, cut the threads, leaving about 2" (5.0 cm) of thread on the ends, and then tie the two threads together at each end.

3. Insert the ends of the thread into the dart using a needle.

4. Iron the dart to one side so that it lays flat.

1 Straight (Left) [straight stitch (left needle position)]

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GATHERING

Create gathers on the waists of skirts or on shirt sleeves.

1. Set the stitch length to 5/32" (4.0 mm) and select a weak thread tension.

Note

If you pressed then GATHERING, the stitch length automatically adjusts to 5/32" (4.0 mm) and a weak thread tension is automatically selected.

2. Attach presser foot J, and pull out about 2" (5.0 cm) of both the upper and bobbin threads.

1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 About 2" (5.0 cm)

3. Turn off automatic thread cutting and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching, sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to the seamline, and then remove the fabric from the machine, leaving about 2” (5.0 cm) of thread on the ends.

1 Seamline 2 3/8" to 1/2" (1.0 to 1.5 cm) 3 About 2" (5.0 cm)

4. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then tie the thread ends together.

1 Straight (Left) [straight stitch (left needle position)]

5. Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

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1. Attach presser foot J, sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening, and then sew reverse stitches. Then, select a basting stitch and continue sewing to the edge of the fabric.

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

2. Press open the seam allowance, and then use the basting stitch to baste the zipper in place.

1 Zipper 2 Basting 3 Wrong side of fabric

3. Press [Straight (Mid)], and then press (presser foot I). The thread tension automatically adjusts for presser foot I.

Note

If you pressed then ZIPPER INSERTION, the thread tension is automatically adjusted.

4. Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of presser foot I, and topstitch around the zipper 25/64" (1.0 cm) from the edge of the pressed edge.

1 Presser foot holder attached to right pin of presser foot I 2 Right side of fabric

5. Remove the basting.

Inserting a centered zipper

ZIPPER INSERTING (CENTER AND SIDE APPLICATIONS)

1 Straight (Mid) [straight stitch (center needle position)]

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1. Attach presser foot J, sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening, and then sew reverse stitches. Then, select a basting stitch and continue sewing to the edge of the fabric.

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

2. Press open the seam allowance and align the pressed edge with the zipper teeth, leaving 1/8" (3.0 mm) of space for the stitching.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Leave 1/8" (3.0 mm) for stitching 3 Zipper teeth 4 Zipper pull tab 5 Zipper opening (base of zipper)

4. Attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of presser foot I, open the zipper, and then sew the bottom layer to the zipper from the top to base of the zipper.

Note

If automatic thread cutting and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching are turned on before you start sewing, pressing just the start/stop button automatically sews reverse stitches before sewing. In addition, pressing the reverse/reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching automatically sews reverse stitches, trims the threads and stops the machine.

Inserting a side zipper

3. Select [Straight (Mid)], and then press (presser foot I). The thread tension automatically adjusts for presser foot I.

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5. Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then sew the other side of the zipper to the fabric. 1 Wrong side of fabric

6. Turn the fabric over so that the right side of the fabric faces up, sew a straight stitch across the bottom of the zipper and along the left side to about 13/64" (5.0 cm) from the edge of the fabric.

7. Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot lever, and then remove the basting stitches. 1 Right side of fabric

8. Move the zipper pull tab out of the way and continue sewing to the edge of the fabric. 1 Right side of fabric

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PINTUCK SEWING

1. Mark the positions of the folds on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 Wrong side of fabric

2. Fold over the fabric and iron only along the folds. 1 Right side of fabric

3. Press [Straight (Mid)], and then press (presser foot I). The thread tension automatically adjusts for presser foot I.

Note

If you pressed then PINTUCK, the thread tension is automatically adjusted.

4. Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of presser foot I, and sew a straight stitch along each fold.

1 Width of pintuck 2 Wrong side of fabric 3 Right side of fabric

Note

1 Straight (Mid) [straight stitch (center needle position)]

5. Iron the folds toward the same direction.

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FLAT-FELL SEAM SEWING

1. Attach presser foot J, sew the seam, and then cut off half of the seam allowance from the one that will lie flat.

1 About 15/32" (1.2 cm) 2 Wrong side of fabric

Note

2. Spread out the fabric along the seamline.

1 Seamline 2 Wrong side of fabric

3. Iron both seam allowances toward the more narrow (cut) one. 1 Wrong side of fabric

4. Fold the longer seam allowance around the more narrow one, and sew the edge of the fold so that the seam appears as shown.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric

Sew flat-fell seams to reinforce seams and for neatly finishing edges.

1 Straight (Mid) [straight stitch (center needle position)]

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BASTING

1. Attach presser foot J and lower the presser foot lever.

2. Press the reverse/reinforcement button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning of the basting.

Note

– If you will not sew reinforcement stitches, raise the presser

foot lever, hold the end of the upper thread, and then turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to pull up the bobbin thread. Pull about 2" (5.0 cm) of both the upper and lower threads out toward the rear of the machine.

– The length of one stitch can be set between 13/64" and 1-

3/16" (5.0 and 30.0 mm).

1 Between 13/64" and 1-3/16" (5.0 and 30.0 mm)

3. Sew while keeping the fabric pulled tight.

4. End the basting with reinforcement stitches.

1 Basting stitch

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ZIGZAG STITCHING

1 Zigzag stitch: for normal zigzag sewing 2 Elastic zigzag: for sewing stretch fabric 3 Elastic zigzag: for sewing stretch fabric

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Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric with the needle dropping off the edge of the fabric at the right. 1 Needle drop point

Overcasting with a zigzag stitch

Before sewing an appliqué, attach it to the fabric either with adhesive or by basting it. Sew the zigzag stitch so that the needle drops off the edge of the appliqué.

Appliqué sewing with a zigzag stitch

Fold over the desired width of the top fabric and position it over the lower fabric. Then, sew the zigzag stitch so that the stitching bridges both pieces of fabric.

1 Upper fabric 2 Lower fabric

Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching

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OVERCASTING

Overcasting

1 for sewing thin and medium weight fabrics 2 for sewing thick fabrics 3 for sewing thick and medium weight stretch

fabrics

4 for sewing mediumweight stretch fabrics 5 for sewing stretch fabrics 6 for sewing stretch fabrics

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Attach presser foot G, lower the presser foot lever, and then sew the overcasting with the fabric edge against the guide of presser foot G. 1 Guide

Note

If automatic thread cutting and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching are turned on before you start sewing, pressing just the start/stop button automatically sews reinforcement stitches before sewing. In addition, pressing the reverse/reinforcement stitch button at the end of the stitching automatically sews reinforcement stitches, trims the threads and stops the machine.

CAUTION After the stitch width is adjusted, turn the balance wheel toward you by hand and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot and breaks, injuries may occur.

Sewing with , or

Attach presser foot J, and check that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric before sewing.

Note

Sewing with , or

Utility stitches that display can be sewn using the side cutter. For details on installing and using the side cutter, refer to page 16.

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BLIND HEM STITCHING

Blind hem stitch

1 for sewing fabric other than stretch fabric 2 for sewing stretch fabric

1. Fold the fabric and baste it as illustrated. Then, fold the fabric once again as shown.

1 3/16" (0.5 cm) 2 Right side of fabric 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 Basting stitch

2. Attach blind hem foot R, lower the presser foot lever, and position the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge of the folded hem touches the guide of the presser foot.

1 Guide 2 Folded hem

3. With the STITCH WIDTH keys, adjust the needle position so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem, and then sew the fabric. 1 Needle drop point

Note

4. Turn over the fabric and remove the basting stitch.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric

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Adjusting the needle position

Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH WIDTH keys and to adjust the needle position so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.

If the needle catches too much of the hem fold, press the STITCH WIDTH key to move the needle away from the fold.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric

If the needle does not catch enough of the hem fold, press the STITCH WIDTH key to move the needle closer to the fold.

1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric

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BUTTONHOLE STITCHING

Buttonhole

1 for thin and medium weight

fabrics (horizontal holes)

2 for jeans and trousers 3 for thick coats 4 for thin or medium weight

fabrics

5 for stretch fabric with

coarse weaves

6 for stretch fabrics 7 for making a bound

buttonhole

8 for suits and overcoats 9 for jeans and trousers 0 for thick coats

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1. Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric.

Note

– The maximum buttonhole length is 1-3/16" (3 cm) (diameter

+ thickness of the button).

– Thick thread (#30) cannot be used when sewing with

and

2. Attach buttonhole foot A and lower the presser foot lever, making sure that the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot.

3. Pull out the button guide plate and insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole. 1 Button guide plate

4. Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible as shown in the illustration at the left, making sure that there is no gap behind the part of the foot marked “A”.

Note

If the buttonhole foot is not slid back as far as possible, the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size.

5. Position the fabric under the buttonhole foot so that the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot align with the front end of the buttonhole marking and the red mark on the front of the foot is centered in the marking.

1 Mark on fabric indicating position of buttonhole 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot

6. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot.

1 Buttonhole lever 2 Metal bracket on the buttonhole foot

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7. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. Feed the fabric carefully by hand while the buttonhole is sewn. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then stops.

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– If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you start

sewing, both threads are automatically cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn.

– If the fabric does not feed (for example, because it is too

thick), press the STITCH LENGTH key to increase the stitch length.

6. Cut open the buttonhole.

For normal buttonholes and rounded buttonholes:

Insert a pin along the inside of one of the bar tacks, and then insert the seam ripper into the center of the buttonhole and cut towards the pin. 1 Pin

For keyhole buttonholes:

Use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole. Then, insert a pin along the inside of one of the bar tacks, insert a seam ripper into the hole made with the eyelet punch, and cut towards the pin.

1 Eyelet punch 2 Pin

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Sewing order of buttonholes

1 Reinforcement stitches

Sewing stretch fabrics

When sewing on stretch fabric with , sew the buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread.

1. Hook the gimp thread onto the front end of presser foot A so that it fits into the grooves, and then temporarily tie it there.

2. Lower the presser foot lever and start sewing.

Note

Set the stitch width to the width of the gimp thread.

3. Once sewing is completed, gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack, and trim off any excess.

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Add together the button diameter and its thickness, and then set the plate to the calculated value.

Example: For a button with a diameter of

19/32" (1.5 cm) and a thickness of 25/64" (1.0 cm), the scale should be set at 1" (2.5 cm)

1 Thickness [25/64" (1.0 cm)] 2 Diameter [19/32" (1.5 cm)] 3 Button guide plate 4 Scale 5 Diameter + thickness [1" (2.5 cm)] 6 13/64" (0.5 cm)

Odd-shaped buttons that do not fit into the button guide plate

Adjusting the stitch length of the buttonhole

Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH LENGTH keys and to adjust the stitch length of the

bar tacks. 1 Pressing STITCH LENGTH key lengthens the bar tack

stitch length.

2 Standard buttonhole stitch length 3 Pressing STITCH LENGTH key shortens the bar tack

stitch length.

Note

If the fabric does not feed (for example, because it is too thick), press the STITCH LENGTH key to increase the stitch length.

Adjusting the buttonhole width

Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH WIDTH keys and to adjust the width of the

buttonhole. 1 Pressing STITCH WIDTH key increases the width of

the buttonhole.

2 Standard buttonhole width 3 Pressing STITCH WIDTH key decreases the width of

the buttonhole.

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BAR TACK STITCHING

Use bar tacks to reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners, belt loops, or the tops of pleats.

1. After attaching the pocket according to the pattern’s instructions, attach buttonhole foot A and set the scale to the desired length of the bar tack.

1 Scale 2 13/64" (0.5 cm) 3 Length of bar tack

Note

Bar tacks can be between 13/64" and 1-3/16" (0.5 and 3.0 cm) long, however, the normal bar tack length is between 13/64" and 25/64" (0.5 and 1.0 cm).

Position the pocket as shown with the top of the pocket facing you and lower the presser foot lever, making sure that the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot.

3. Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible as shown in the illustration at the left, making sure that there is no gap behind the part of the foot marked “A”.

Note

If the buttonhole foot is not slid back as far as possible, the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size.

4. Check that the needle drops at the corner of the pocket, and then move the pocket back 5/64" (2.0 mm). 1 5/64" (2.0 mm)

5. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot.

1 Buttonhole lever 2 Metal bracket on the buttonhole foot

1 Bar tack

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6. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then press the start/stop button to start the machine. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then stops.

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– If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you start

sewing, both threads are automatically cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn.

– If the fabric does not feed (for example, because it is too

thick), press the STITCH LENGTH key to increase the stitch length.

Sewing bar tacks on thick fabrics

Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside the fabric being sewn to level off the buttonhole foot and allow for easier feeding.

1 Buttonhole foot 2 Folded fabric or cardboard

Adjusting the stitch length of the bar tack

Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH LENGTH keys and to adjust the stitch length of the

bar tack. 1 Pressing STITCH LENGTH key lengthens the bar tack

stitch length.

2 Standard bar tack stitch length 3 Pressing STITCH LENGTH key shortens the bar tack

stitch length.

Note

If the fabric does not feed (for example, because it is too thick), press the STITCH LENGTH key to increase the stitch length.

Adjusting the bar tack width

Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH WIDTH keys and to adjust the width of the bar tack.

1 Pressing STITCH WIDTH key increases the width of

the bar tack.

2 Standard bar tack width 3 Pressing STITCH WIDTH key decreases the width of

the bar tack.

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1. Attach buttonhole foot A and set the scale to the desired length of the darning.

1 Scale 2 13/64" (0.5 cm) 3 Length of darning

Note

The maximum length of the darning is 1-3/16” (3.0 cm).

2. Check that the needle drops at the desired position and lower the presser foot lever, making sure that the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot.

3. Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible as shown in the illustration at the left, making sure that there is no gap behind the part of the foot marked “A”.

Note

If the buttonhole foot is not slid back as far as possible, the darning will not be sewn with the correct size.

5. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then press the start/stop button to start the machine. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then stops.

Note

If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you start sewing, both threads are automatically cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn.

4. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot.

1 Buttonhole lever 2 Metal bracket on the buttonhole foot

DARNING

Darning

1 for medium weight fabric 2 for thick fabric

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Adjusting the stitch length of the darning

Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH LENGTH keys and to adjust the stitch length of the darning. 1 Pressing STITCH LENGTH key

lengthens the darning stitch length (makes it less dense).

2 Standard darning stitch length 3 Pressing STITCH LENGTH key shortens

the darning stitch length (makes it more dense).

Note

If the fabric does not feed (for example, because it is too thick), press the STITCH LENGTH key

to increase the stitch length.

Adjusting the darning width

Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH WIDTH keys and to adjust the width of the darning. 1 Pressing STITCH WIDTH key increases

the width of the darning.

2 Standard darning width 3 Pressing STITCH WIDTH key decreases

the width of the darning.

Darning stitch cycle

1 Reinforcement stitches

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1. Attach presser foot J, press [Straight (Left)], set the stitch length to 5/32" (4.0 mm) and select a weak thread tension.

2. Pull up the bobbin thread (See page 27 for details.), turn off automatic thread cutting and automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching, sew a straight stitch, and then pull the bobbin thread to obtain the desired amount of gather.

3. Place the tape on top of the seam that you have just sewn and secure it with pins.

4. Press or and sew along the top of the tape.

5. Pull out the straight stitch threads.

TAPE ATTACHING

1 Tape attaching 2 Elastic zigzag

Use this stitch to attach tape to thin or medium weight fabric.

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1. Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then select the eyelet size.

2. Attach presser foot N.

3. Check that the needle drops at the desired position, lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then stops. 1 Needle drop point

Note

If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you start sewing, both threads are automatically cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn.

4. Make a hole in the center with an eyelet punch.

EYELET STITCHING

LMS

L (large): 9/32" (7.0 mm) M (medium): 15/64" (6.0 mm) S (small): 13/64" (5.0 mm)

1 Eyelet

Use this stitch for making eyelets, such as on belts.

(Shown in actual size.)

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BUTTON SEWING

1. Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog position switch to the right to lower the feed dogs. 1 Feed dog position switch

5. Remove the fabric, leaving plenty of thread on the ends

6. From the wrong side of the fabric, pull the end of the bobbin thread to pull the upper thread through to the wrong side of the fabric. Tie the two thread ends together and cut the threads.

Note

Remember to return the feed dogs to their original position.

2. Attach button sewing foot M, place the button into the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.

3. Turn off automatic thread cutting.

4. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, turn the balance wheel to check that the needle correctly goes into each hole in the button, and then start sewing. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically stops.

Note

– To adjust the stitch width, press the STITCH ADJUST key,

and then use the STITCH WIDTH keys and to adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes.

– If extra strength is needed to secure the button, perform the

button sewing operation again.

1 Button sewing

Use this stitch to attach buttons.

Attaching two-hole buttons

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Attaching four-hole buttons

First, sew the two holes which are closest to you. Once they have been sewn, raise the presser foot lever, move the fabric so that the needle goes into the next two holes, and then sew them in the same way.

Attaching a shank to the button

1. Pull the shank lever toward you before sewing. 1 Shank lever

2. After sewing is completed, remove the fabric from the sewing machine.

3. Pull the two ends of the upper thread between the button and the fabric, wind them around the shank, and then tie them firmly together.

4. Tie the ends of the bobbin thread together from the wrong side of the fabric.

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APPLIQUÉ STITCHING

1. Use fabric glue or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to the fabric.

1 Appliqué 2 Fabric glue

Note

The appliqué should be attached with fabric glue or a basting stitch so that it will not move during sewing.

2. Attach presser foot J, and check that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the appliqué before starting to sew. 1 Appliqué

Note

3. Sew reinforcement stitches to finish sewing.

1 Appliqué 2 Needle drop point

Sewing around corners of the appliqué

1. Stop the machine with the needle positioned outside the appliqué.

2. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric as needed to change the sewing direction.

1 Zigzag stitch 2 Appliqué

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APPLIQUÉ QUILT STITCHING

1. Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric, and then cut around it leaving an extra margin of between 3/256" and 5/256" (0.3 and 0.5 mm). 1 Seam margin (3/256" to 5/256" (0.3 to 0.5 mm))

2. Cut a piece of thick paper to the exact size of the pattern, center it in the fabric, and then fold over the seam margin using an iron.

3. Take away the thick paper.

4. Turn the fabric over and attach it in place by sewing basting stitches around the edge.

5. Attach monogramming foot N, press , and then sew around the edge, while making sure that the needle drops outside of the pattern as close to the edge as possible.

Note

1Dresden plate 2 Stained glass 3 Sunbonnet Sue

1Appliqué

Sample patterns for appliqué quilts

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SCALLOP STITCHING

1. Attach presser foot N, and sew scallop stitches along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. 1 Right side of fabric

Note

2. Trim carefully along the stitches, making sure not to cut them.

Note

There are products available on the market that will “seal” the trimmed areas. This gives the edges a more finished appearance.

1 Scallop stitch

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SMOCKING STITCHING

1. Press [Straight (Left)], set the stitch length to 5/32"(4.0 mm), and select a weak thread tension.

2. Sew straight stitches at intervals of 25/64" (1.0 cm). 1 About 25/64" (1.0 cm)

3. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them.

4. Attach presser foot J, press , and sew over the straight stitches.

5. Pull out the straight stitch threads to remove them.

1 Smocking stitch

Use this stitch to create decorative smocking on clothing.

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PATCHWORK STITCHING

1. Align the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and sew them together with a straight stitch. Open up the seam allowances [about 25/64" (1.0 cm)] and press them flat.

1 Straight stitch 2 Seam allowance 3 25/64" (1.0 cm) 4 Wrong side of fabric

2. Attach presser foot J, center it on the seamline, and then sew over the seam using one of the patchwork stitches shown above.

1 Right side of fabric 2 Seamline

1 Patchwork stitch

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FAGOTING

1. Baste the two pieces of fabric onto thin paper or a watersoluble stabilizer sheet.

1 Basting stitch 2 5/32" (0.4 cm) 3 Thin paper or stabilizer sheet

2. Attach presser foot J, center it on the paper between the folded fabric edges and sew the fagoting. 1 Basting stitches

Note

– Use thicker threads (#30). – After sewing, remove the paper.

1 Fagoting

Use these stitches to sew decorative stitches across an open seam.

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DECORATIVE STITCHING

Shell tuck stitching

1. Attach presser foot J, press and select a strong thread tension.

2. Fold under the edge of the fabric. 1 Right side of fabric

Note

Use a thin fabric.

3. Make sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric, and then sew the shell tucks.

4. Unfold the fabric and iron the tucks down to one side.

1 Decorative 2 Satin stitch

These stitches can be used to embellish the seams of crazy quilts or to decorate hems. For a more ornamental stitch, use contrasting thread colors or decorative embroidery thread.

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HEIRLOOM STITCHING

Use these stitches for sewing tablecloths, and for making decorative hems on clothing and decorative stitching on shirt fronts. A more attractive finish can be obtained if a wing needle (130/705H) is used. When a wing needle is used and the stitch width has been set manually, before starting to sew, carefully turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.

Hemstitching with

1. Pull out several threads and remove them from one section of a piece of fabric so that the fabric is frayed. Removing about 5 or 6 threads will leave a 1/8" (3.0 mm) frayed area.

2. Attach presser foot N.

3. With the wrong side of the fabric facing up, sew along one edge of the frayed section. 1 Wrong side of fabric

4. Turn the fabric around, keeping the reverse side of the fabric facing up, and sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that the stitches are parallel and appear as shown below.

1 Wrong side of fabric

1 Heirloom

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Hemstitching with

1. Pull out four threads, leave an unfrayed section of five threads, and then pull out four more threads. The width of the five threads is approximately 5/32" (4.0 mm) or less.

1 Approx. 5/32" (4.0 mm) or less 2 Sections of four threads pulled out 3 Unfrayed section of five threads

2. Sew the decorative stitch along the center of the unfrayed section so that the stitching appears as shown below.

Note

Use of the wing needle is optional.

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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55

mm 5mm 10mm 15mm 20mm

With the MY CUSTOM STITCHTM function, you can sew designs that you create yourself.

Note

– Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH

TM can

be a maximum of 9/32" (7 mm) wide and 1-1/3" (33 mm) long.

– Stitches can be designed more easily with MY CUSTOM

STITCH

TM if you draw the stitch on the enclosed grid sheet

first.

1. Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet (part code SA500, X80948-001).

1 Start point 2 End point 3 Intersection

Note

– Simplify the design so that it can be sewn as a continuous

line. For a more attractive stitch, close the design by intersecting lines.

– If the design will be repeated and linked, the start point and

end point of the design should be at the same height.

Grid sheet

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55

mm 5mm 10mm 15mm 20mm

2. Mark the points in the design where the direction of the stitching changes.

3. Determine the x and y coordinates of each of the marked points. This will determine the design of the stitching that will be sewn.

DESIGNING THE STITCH

MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) CHAPTER 4

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Stitch 1 23456789101112131415

00 05 04 05 08 07 08 11 11 11 16 11 07 04 00 07 07 03 07 07 00 07 07 03 07 07 03 00 03 07

Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

04 07 11 16 21 20 21 24 23 24 27 27 27 32 27 11 14 11 07 07 11 07 07 14 07 07 11 07 07 11

Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

23 20 16 20 23 27 32 14 11 07 03 00 03 07

Stitch 1 23456789101112131415

00 03 05 08 12 17 20 24 27 29 31 32 30 27 24 00 05 08 11 13 14 14 13 12 11 09 06 03 01 00

Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

21 18 16 15 15 16 18 21 25 28 33 37 41 43 44 00 01 03 05 08 10 12 13 14 14 13 11 08 05 00

Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

Stitch 1 23456789101112131415

00 12 18 22 23 21 17 14 12 09 06 03 01 03 06 00 00 03 06 10 13 14 13 11 13 14 13 10 06 03

Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

12 41 43 40 41 38 35 32 30 32 35 41 45 47 44 00 00 04 07 11 13 14 13 10 06 03 00 00 04 07

Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

45 47 50 54 56 55 51 45 70 11 13 14 13 10 06 03 00 00

Stitch 1 23456789101112131415

00 30 32 32 32 33 35 35 37 35 32 30 30 29 26 00 00 01 07 10 12 11 08 12 14 14 11 05 03 08

Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

24 18 13 12 13 10 12 08 12 07 12 06 10 05 10 10 13 14 14 12 11 10 09 08 06 06 03 02 00 02

Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

16 19 23 22 17 22 23 19 42 01 00 00 06 10 06 00 00 00

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STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

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Note

Make sure that the embroidery unit is not attached.

1. Press the MY CUSTOM STITCH key.

1 MY CUSTOM STITCH key

1 This area displays the stitch that is being created. 2 The number beside indicates the y coordinate of the tip

of , and the number beside indicates the x coordinate of the tip of .

3 This number indicates the point indicated by within

the stitch design.

4 Press this key to display a screen that allows you to change

a set point. (Refer to page 81 for more details.)

5 Press this key to select whether one stitch or three stitches

are sewn between two points.

6 Press this key to erase the last point that has been set. 7 Press this key to add the point indicated by . 8 Press this key to finish creating the stitch and display the

screen that allows you to see the entered stitch. (Refer to page 80.)

3. Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the first two points.To sew one stitch, press so that it appears as ; to sew three stitches, touch the key so that it appears as .

4. Use the arrow keys to move to the coordinates of the first point that was made on the grid sheet (from step 2 on page 77).

5. Press the SET key to add the point indicated by .

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each point that you have drawn on the grid sheet until the stitch design is drawn on the screen as a continuous line.

Note

If you make a mistake while setting points, press the DEL key to erase the last point set.

7. Once you have finished entering the stitch data, press the

END key.

ENTERING STITCH DATA

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A screen that allows you to see the entered stitch design appears.

1 Press this key so that it appears as to sew the

stitch design repeatedly. Press this key so that it appears as

to sew the stitch design only one single time.

2 Press this key to return to the screen that allows you make

changes to the entered data.

If the stitch design will be repeated and linked, make sure that linking stitches are added so that the stitch designs will not overlap. 1 Linking stitches

Note

If you have entered points that are too close together, the fabric may not feed properly. Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space between points.

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UTILITY

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STITCH

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STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

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1. Press the EDIT key.

A screen that allows you to edit the entered stitch design appears.

1 Press this key to move backward one point. 2 Press this key to move forward one point. 3 Press this key to move part of or all of the design. (Refer to

page 82 for more details.)

4 Press this key to insert a point. (Refer to page 82 for more

details.)

5 Press this key to delete the selected point.

2. Make the desired changes to the stitch design.

3. Press the END key.

EDITING STITCH DATA

1. Press or to move to the point that you wish to move.

2. Use the four arrow keys to move the point to the desired position.

Moving a point

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SEWING CHART

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3. Press or to move the selected section to the desired location, and then press the SET key.

1. Press or to move to the first point of the section that you wish to move.

2. Press . The selected point and all points that come after it are surrounded by a box. (This indicates the area that is to be moved.)

Moving part or all of the design

1. Press or to move to point at the beginning of the line that you wish to add a new point to.

Inserting new points

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2. Press . A new point is inserted and moves to it.

3. Use the four arrow keys to move the point to the desired position.

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ERROR

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Up to five stitch designs can be stored.

Example:

To save the entered stitch design in memory address 1

1. Enter the stitch data.

2. Press the MEMORY key. 1 MEMORY key

3. When an empty memory appears on screen, press that

MEMORY # key to save your design. If a pattern has already been saved in memory address 1, it is displayed on the screen. Pressing the MEMORY key of a full memory will cause its contents to be placed by what you are saving.

STORING A STITCH DESIGN THAT YOU HAVE CREATED

It will take approximately 10 seconds for the pattern to be stored. Once the pattern has been stored, the display will return to the previous screen.

CAUTION Do not turn off the power while a pattern is being saved (while the message “Saving” is displayed). Otherwise, the data being stored may be deleted.

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MY CUSTOM

STITCH

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STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

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ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

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Example: To recall a stitch design that

has already been saved in memory address 3

1. Press the MEMORY key. 1 MEMORY key

RETRIEVING A STITCH DESIGN THAT HAS BEEN SAVED

2. Press the NEXT key twice. 1 If the desired pattern is not displayed on

the screen, press the NEXT and PREV keys until the desired pattern is shown.

3. Press the RETRIEVE 3 key.

The retrieved pattern appears on the screen and can be edited or sewn.

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EMBROIDERING

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ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

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SETUP

EMBROIDERING CHAPTER 5

CAUTION Be sure to turn off the power before attaching embroidery foot Q. If the power is left on and the start/stop button is accidentally pressed, the machine will start operating, which could result in serious injury.

Installing embroidery foot Q

1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle, and then turn off the sewing machine.

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

3. With the enclosed screwdriver or disc-shaped screwdriver, loosen the screw on the presser foot holder, and then pull the holder downward to remove it.

1 Presser foot holder

4. Slide the bracket on embroidery foot Q up onto the presser foot bar, and then fasten it by firmly tightening the screw with the enclosed screwdriver or disc-shaped screwdriver.

1 Embroidery foot Q

CAUTION Be careful not to touch the tip of the needle, otherwise injuries may occur.

Note

– Make sure that embroidery foot Q is tightly attached to the

presser foot bar.

– It is recommended that a 90/14-size needle be used when

embroidering thicker fabrics such as denim or when using stabilizing products such as puffy foam. A 75/11-size needle might bend or break, which could result in injuries.

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1. Turn on the sewing machine. The message shown at the left appears on the screen.

Note

If the buttonhole lever, the needle or the presser foot lever are lowered or if the bobbin winding shaft is moved to the right, an error message appears indicating the current error condition. After the error condition is corrected, the message shown at the left appears.

2. Press . The embroidery arm moves to its initial position.

CAUTION – Do not place your hands near the embroidery arm,

otherwise injuries may occur.

– Please note that the embroidery arm normally makes

noises while it moves to its initial position.

– If the embroidery unit could not be initialized normally,

a buzzer will sound. If this occurs, make sure that a embroidery frame is not attached and try initializing the embroidery unit again.

Initializing the embroidery unit

CAUTION

– Always turn off the main power switch before connecting or removing the embroidery unit. – Do not touch the connector on the embroidery unit. – The foot controller cannot be used when the embroidery unit is operational. – When the embroidery unit is not being used, always store it in its box and packing materials. – Do not carry the machine with the embroidery unit connected. – Always set your machine on a flat, level surface.

1. Turn off the sewing machine.

2. Open the connecting slot by sliding the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 1 Connecting slot cover

Note

When the embroidery unit is not being used, keep the connecting slot cover closed.

3. Insert the connector on the embroidery unit firmly into the connecting slot.

Note

With the sewing machine on a flat, level surface, slide the embroidery unit towards the machine.

Installing the embroidery unit

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MY CUSTOM

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STITCH DESIGNS)

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MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

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Press a key on the screen with your finger to select the pattern or to start the indicated function or operation.

1 Press the key showing the character font that you would like

to use.

2 Press this key to embroider a frame. 3 Press this key to embroider a one-point pattern. 4 Press this key to select a pattern from the installed

embroidery card.

5 Press this key to position the embroidery arm so that the

embroidery unit can be removed.

Embroidering screen

1. Make sure that the embroidery frame has been removed, press the EMBROIDERY key, and then press . The carriage will move to the position where it can be removed.

CAUTION If the above step is not performed, the embroidery unit cannot be placed in its box and packing materials for storage.

2. Turn off the sewing machine, hold the left side of the embroidery unit, and while pressing the release button, gently slide the embroidery unit away from the machine. 1 Release button

CAUTION Make sure that the power is turned off, otherwise damage may result.

Removing the embroidery unit

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1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer material

Creating beautiful embroidery

Refer to the table below and the FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS table on page 19 when selecting the appropriate fabric, thread and needle for creating attractive embroidery. Pattern slippage may occur when using fabric of different thicknesses or when using different types of stabilizers. Be sure to sew a test embroidery beforehand.

FABRIC

THREAD

NEEDLE

Before embroidering, attach a sheet of non-woven stabilizer material to the fabric.

Note

It is recommended that you use special embroidering stabilizer material which can be torn from around the design when sewing is finished. Upper thread: Embroidery thread #50

Bobbin thread: Embroidery thread #60

Note

Adjust the thread tension if the thread quality is not compatible.

75/11 (Embroidery)

Attaching stabilizer material

Using stabilizer material is an important part of creating attractive embroidery. It is particularly important when embroidering stretch fabrics, thin fabrics, and fabrics with coarse weaves. If necessary, two layers of stabilizer material may be attached. Before embroidering, iron the stabilizer material onto the back of the fabric. Use stabilizer material with an area that is larger than the frame, and make sure that all sides of the stabilizer material are securely clamped in the frame. When embroidering fabrics that cannot be ironed, or in places where ironing is difficult, place the stabilizer material underneath the frame before embroidering. For slick or slippery fabric, use one or two layers of stabilizer material clamped in the frame on the wrong side of the fabric. In addition, embroider over a water-soluble stabilizer sheet placed on the right side of the fabric.

1 Embroidery frame 2 Fabric 3 Non-woven stabilizer material

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2. Loosen the screw on the outer frame and separate the inner and outer frames. Place the fabric on top of the outer frame with the right side of the fabric facing up, and then place the inner frame inside the outer frame to clamp the fabric.

1 Inner frame 2 Outer frame 3 Screw 4 Loosen 5 Right side of fabric

Note

Be sure to align the arrow marks on the two frames (

▲ on the

inner frame with ▼ on the outer frame).

5. Place the inner frame on top of the fabric, place the embroidery sheet inside the inner frame, and then align the center of the lines on the sheet with the mark on the fabric.

1 Inner frame 2 Line

Note

For best results, lay the outer frame on a flat surface and lay the fabric on top of it before aligning the center of the embroidery sheet with the mark on the fabric.

3. Tighten the screw just enough to secure the fabric, and then gently remove the fabric from the frame without loosening the screw. 1 Tighten

Note

This stretches the fabric to help reduce pattern distortions while embroidering.

4. Remove the inner frame.

Embroidery frames are available in four sizes: extra-large, large, medium, and small.

Embroidery area of extra-large frame: 11-53/64" (30 cm) (H)

× 5-3/64" (13 cm) (W) Embroidery area of large frame: 7" (18 cm) (H) × 5-3/64” (13 cm) (W) Embroidery area of medium frame: 4" (10 cm) (H) × 4" (10 cm) (W) Embroidery area of small frame: 25/324" (2 cm) (H) × 2-23/64" (6 cm) (W) (for embroidering initials)

CAUTION – Depending on the size of the pattern and the position of the pattern to be embroidered, it may

not be possible to use the medium and small frames. When using these frames, be sure to check the pattern layout on the screen (refer to page 98) before starting to embroider. If the wrong frame is used by mistake, the presser foot may hit the frame, possibly causing injuries.

– Do not use any embroidery frames other than those shown here, otherwise injuries could occur.

1. Use a chalk pen to mark the center of the embroidering position on the fabric.

Inserting the fabric in the embroidery frame

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6. Insert the fabric and inner frame back into the outer frame without allowing the embroidery sheet or the fabric to move out of place.

1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Right side of fabric

Note

Press down firmly until the tops of the outer frame and inner frame are aligned.

7. Tighten the screw by hand. 1 Tighten

Note

To avoid stripping the screw, do not use a screwdriver to tighten it.

8. Check that the center of the pattern has remained in the correct position, and then remove the embroidery sheet before starting to embroider. 1 Fingerhole for removing embroidery sheet

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STITCH DESIGNS)

EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

ERROR

MESSAGES

SEWING CHART

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While pushing the release lever on the frame holder to the left, lift the embroidery frame up to remove it. 1 Release lever

Removing the embroidery frame from the embroidery arm

2. Align the slots in the mounting bracket of the frame with the two knobs on the frame holder of the embroidery arm, and then press the frame onto the frame holder so that it clicks into place.

1 Frame holder on embroidery arm 2 Knobs

Note

Be sure that the mounting bracket on the embroidery frame is attached to both knobs. If it is attached to only one knob, the pattern may not be embroidered correctly.

1. Raise the presser foot lever to its highest position, and then pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot, making sure that the mounting bracket of the frame is on the left side and the right side of the fabric is facing up.

CAUTION Be sure to wait until the embroidery unit has finished initializing before trying to attach the embroidery frame. (Refer to page 87.)

Attaching the embroidery frame to the embroidery arm

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Simple embroidering

1. After threading the bobbin thread, the upper thread and the needle, pass the thread down through the hole in embroidery foot Q, and then pull about 2" (5 cm) of the upper thread out toward the rear of the machine.

2. Design the embroidery pattern.

3. Lower the presser foot and press the start/stop button to start the machine. After sewing 5 to 6 stitches, stop the machine and trim off any excess thread at the beginning of the embroidery.

4. Press the start/stop button again to continue embroidering. The machine stops embroidering when it has completed all of the stitching with the thread color that is installed.

Note

The sewing speed is automatically controlled by the machine according to the pattern selected.

EMBROIDERING

(1) (2) (3)

Embroidering multi-color patterns

When the selected pattern can be embroidered using different colors of thread, the pattern appears on the screen separated into each color. The order of embroidering is shown from left to right.

Example: To embroider the floral pattern

of the letter “B”

1. Thread the first color. (Refer to the procedure explained above.) When the start/stop button is pressed, the first part of the pattern (1) is sewn, and then the machine automatically sews the reinforcement stitches and stops.

Note

– Be sure to raise the presser foot before

changing the thread.

– When embroidering for this color is finished,

the parts of the pattern automatically move one position to the left.

(4)

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3. Replace the upper thread with the next color and press the start/stop button. The third part of the pattern (3) is embroidered, and then the machine automatically sews the reinforcement stitches and stops.

5. Trim off any excess thread.

2. Replace the upper thread with the next color and press the start/stop button. The second part of the pattern (2) is embroidered, and then the machine automatically sews the reinforcement stitches and stops.

4. Repeat step 3 to embroider the fourth (4), fifth (5) and sixth (6) parts of the pattern.

(2) (3) (4)

(5)

(3) (4) (5)

(6)

(4) (5) (6)

(5) (6)

(6)

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EMBROIDERY PATTERNS

1. Press the key of the desired font.

Note

If the screen shown at the left is not displayed, press the EMBROIDERY key.

1 Press this key to sew reinforcement stitches and stop the machine after each character is embroidered

so that the thread can be changed. (Refer to page 99.)

2 When a lot of text has been typed in, some of the text cannot be viewed on the screen. Press this key

to scroll the entered text across the screen so that it can be checked. (Refer to page 98.)

3 Press this key to return to the previous screen containing more characters. 4 Press this key to display the next screen containing more characters. 5 Press this key to switch between uppercase and lowercase. (Refer to page 97.) 6 Press this key to change the character size to one of three sizes. (Refer to page 97.) 7 Press this key if you would like to change the embroidering position within the frame (page 105),

change the overall size of the pattern (page 108), or use the Help function, which allows you to select a specific point during the embroidering of the pattern (page 112).

Note This key changes to the HELP key after embroidering starts.

8 Press this key to turn on and off automatic thread cutting. (Refer to page 37.) 9 Press this key to erase the last character of the text. (Refer to page 99.)

Creating text patterns

1234

Text characters are available in three different fonts. In addition to the numbers and the letters of the alphabet, two of the fonts can be used to create words with accents and special punctuation.

2. Press the letter keys to create your text. (Refer to page 87.)

Note

Press the PREV and NEXT keys to display more characters.

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STITCH

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STITCH DESIGNS)

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ERROR

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Example: To select characters to create

the word “BUS”

1. Press .

2. Press the B key.

3. Press the NEXT key.

4. Press the U key.

5. Press the S key.

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Typing uppercase & lowercase characters

Two of the fonts can be typed in with both uppercase and lowercase characters. Press to switch between uppercase and lowercase. When this key appears as , uppercase letters can be typed in. When the key appears as

, lowercase letters can be typed in.

2. Press to switch to lowercase.

3. Press the a key.

Changing the character size

The size of the characters can be changed by pressing . Each time this key is pressed, it selects a different character size.

Changing the character size changes the size of all characters in the text. When this key appears as , all characters are changed to the large size. When the key appears as , all characters are changed to the medium size. When the key appears as , all characters are changed to the small size.

L (large) M (medium) S (small)

Example: To type in “Aa”

1. Press the A key.

(Shown in actual size.)

M S

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Brother PC 6500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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