EverSewn Charlotte Instruction Manual

Important safety instructions

IMPORTANT

When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Please read the instruction manual carefully before using this machine.

Keep the instruction manual at a suitable place with the machine and hand it over if you give the machine to a third party.

When the machine is not in use or left unattended, always disconnect the machine from the power supply system. Unplug it from the outlet.

DANGER!

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1.Never leave the machine unattended when it is plugged in.

2.Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

3.LED RADIATION: Do not view directly with optical instruments Class.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

1.The machine mustn't be used by children under 8 or by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or if there is a lack of experience and knowledge how to operate the machine. Unless they have been given instruction concerning the use of the machine and the involved risks by a person who is responsible for their safety.

2.Do not use this machine as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this machine is used by children, near children or people with reduced sensation.

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

4.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.

5.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 dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service centre for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

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

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

8.Always use the proper stitch plate. The wrong plate can cause needle breakage.

9.Do not use bent needles.

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Important safety instructions

10.Do not pull or push the fabric while sewing. This can result in needle breakage.

11.Switch the machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot, and the like.

12.Always unplug the machine when performing cleaning or maintenance work such as replacing the sewing light or when making any other user maintenance adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual (disconnect the power plug). Cleaning and maintenance work must not be carried out by children without supervision.

13.Never drop or insert any object into any openings.

14.Use this machine only in dry and protected areas. Never operate the machine in a damp or wet environment.

15.Do not operate the machine where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

16.To disconnect, turn the power switch to ("O")(off), then remove the plug from the outlet. Do not unplug by pulling the cord, instead grasp the plug to pull it from the outlet.

17.If the supply cord of the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an appropriate service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid endangerment.

18.Never place anything on the foot control.

19.When replacing the light bulb, always use the same type.

20.The machine may only be used in combination with a foot control of the type C-8001.

21.The sound pressure level during normal operation is lower than 75dB(A).

22.This machine is provided with double insulation (except U.S.A/Canada). Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of double-insulated products.

SERVICING OF DOUBLEINSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a doubleinsulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should only be done by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double insulated product is marked with the words "DOUBLE INSULATION" or "DOUBLE INSULATED".

The symbol may also be marked on the product.

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Important safety instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Attention!

-This machine is intended for household use only. If used intensively or commercially, regular cleaning and especially attentive care is required.

-Signs of wear and tear owing to intensive or commercial use are not covered automatically, even if they occur within the warranty period. The decision on how to deal with any such cases rests with the local authorised servicing staff.

Note:

If the machine is stored in a cold room, it should be brought to a warm room about one hour before use.

All rights reserved

For technical and product improvement reasons, the machine's features, parts and accessory are subject to unannounced changes and alterations at any time. The accessory included can differ from country to country.

Environmental protection

Ever Sewn is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact of our products by continuously improving product Design and our technology of manufacturing. Do not dispose of electrical machines as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.

If electrical machines are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and wellbeing.

When replacing old machines with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old machine for professional disposal free of charge.

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Contents

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE .......................................................................................	1
ACCESSORIES ..............................................................................................................................	2
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE........................................................	3
Connecting the machine ............................................................................................................	3
STARTING SEWING ......................................................................................................................	4
Start/stop button.........................................................................................................................	4
Foot control ................................................................................................................................	4
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT...............................................................................................	5
TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART .............................................................................................	6
REPLACING THE NEEDLE...........................................................................................................	7
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD.....................................................................................	7
WINDING THE BOBBIN .............................................................................................................	8-9
INSERTING THE BOBBIN...........................................................................................................	10
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD......................................................................................	11-12
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER .............................................................................................	13
THREAD TENSION ......................................................................................................................	14
RAISING UP THE LOWER THREAD ..........................................................................................	15
CUTTING THE THREAD..............................................................................................................	15
TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER ........................................................................................	16
TO RAISE OR DROP THE FEED DOGS ....................................................................................	16
BUTTONS OF MACHINE........................................................................................................	17-19
Start/stop button (1) .................................................................................................................	17
Reverse button (2) ...................................................................................................................	17
Auto-lock button (3) .................................................................................................................	17
Needle up/ down position button (4) .......................................................................................	18
Mode selection button (5) ........................................................................................................	18
Stitch length adjustment button (6)..........................................................................................	18
Stitch width adjustment button (7) ...........................................................................................	19
Direct pattern selection buttons (8) .........................................................................................	19
PATTERN CHART...................................................................................................................	20-21
USEFUL SKILLS.....................................................................................................................	22-23
Sewing corners ........................................................................................................................	22
Reverse....................................................................................................................................	22
Free arm ..................................................................................................................................	22
Installing the extension table ...................................................................................................	23
Sewing on the heavy fabric .....................................................................................................	23
STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION......................................................................	24
ZIGZAG STITCHES......................................................................................................................	24

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Contents

STRETCH STITCH .......................................................................................................................	25
OVERCASTING STITCHES.........................................................................................................	26
Using the overcasting foot .......................................................................................................	26
Using the all purpose foot........................................................................................................	26
BLIND HEM ..................................................................................................................................	27
BUTTON SEWING........................................................................................................................	28
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING....................................................................................................	29-31
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics ...................................................................................	31
EYELET STITCH ...........................................................................................................................................	32
DARNING STITCH ..................................................................................................................	33-34
ZIPPER INSERTION ...............................................................................................................	35-36
Inserting a centered zipper ......................................................................................................	35
Inserting a side zipper .............................................................................................................	36
NARROW HEMMING ..................................................................................................................	37
CORDING .....................................................................................................................................	38
Single cording ..........................................................................................................................	38
Triple cording ...........................................................................................................................	38
SATIN STITCH SEWING..............................................................................................................	39
QUILTING .....................................................................................................................................	40
SCALLOP STITCH .......................................................................................................................	40
GATHERING .................................................................................................................................	41
SMOCKING ..................................................................................................................................	42
FREE MOTION DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING..................................	43-44
Darning.....................................................................................................................................	43
Embroidery...............................................................................................................................	44
Monogramming ........................................................................................................................	44
FAGOTING ...................................................................................................................................	45
PATCHWORK STITCHING ..........................................................................................................	45
TWIN NEEDLE .............................................................................................................................	46
WALKING FOOT .........................................................................................................................	47
WARNING FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................................	48
Warning beeping sound...........................................................................................................	48
Return bobbin winder spindle to left........................................................................................	48
The sewing machine is in trouble............................................................................................	48
MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................	49
Cleaning the screen.................................................................................................................	49
Cleaning the sewing machine surface.....................................................................................	49
Cleaning the hook....................................................................................................................	49
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE...............................................................................................	50-51

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Principal parts of the machine

Tension dial

Speed limiting adjustment lever

Needle up/down position button

Auto-lock button

Reverse button

Start/stop button

Thread cutter

Buttonhole lever

Auto needle threader

Bobbin cover plate

Sewing table and accessory box

Bobbin winder stopper

Horizontal spool pin

Hole for second spool pin

Handwheel

Main power switch

Power cord

Foot controller connector

Bobbin winder spindle

Number display

Mode selection button

Stitch width adjustment buttons

Stitch length adjustment buttons

Direct pattern selection buttons

Stitch pattern plate

Bobbin thread guide

Upper thread guide

Handle

Presser foot lifter

Drop feed lever

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Accessories

1	2	3		4
T	I	D		E
5	6	7	8	9
	A
10	11	12		13

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17	18	19
K	M	P
20	21	22

Standard

1.All purpose foot (T)

2.Zipper foot (I)

3.Buttonhole foot (D)

4.Overcasting foot (E)

5.Blind hem foot (F)

6.Satin stitch foot (A)

7.Button sewing foot

8.Bobbin (3x)

9.Spool holder (Large) 10.Spool holder (Small) 11.Spool pin felt 12.Second spool pin 13.Screwdriver (L & S) 14.Edge/quilting guide 15.Brush/ Seam ripper 16.Needle (3x)

Optional

17.Hemmer foot (K) 18.Cording foot (M) 19.Quilting foot (P)

20.Darning/ Embroidery foot 21.Gathering foot 22.Walking foot

23.Twin needle 24.Rigid cover 25.Extension table

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Please Note:

-Accessories are stored inside the accessory box.

-Optional accessories are not supplied with this machine; they are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.

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Connecting the machine to the power source

Caution:

Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on ("O"). when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts.

After switching off, it will take some time to consume the residual power in the circuitry.The light does not turn off immediately after switching off the power. This is normal phenomenon for an energy efficient appliance.

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Connecting the machine

Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is conforming with your electrical power.

Place the machine on a stable table.

1.Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the terminal box.

2.Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.

3.Turn on the power switch.

4.The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on.

To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.

Polarized plug information

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

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Starting sewing

Start/stop button

The machine will start running when Start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time.

The machine will rotate slowly at the beginning of the sewing.

The speed limiting adjustment lever can control the sewing speed. To increases the speed, slide the lever to the right , To decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.

Foot control

With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control plug into its connector on the sewing machine.

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

Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.

Attention:

Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to the power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.

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Changing the presser foot

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Attention:

Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the below

operations!

1Attaching the presser foot holder

Raise the presser foot bar (a).

Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.

2Attaching the presser foot

Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d).

Press the black lever (e).

Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will engage automatically.

3Removing the presser foot

Raise the presser foot.

Press the black lever (e) and the foot will disengages.

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4	Attaching the edge/quilting guide
	Attach the edge/quilting guide (g) in the slot as illustrated. Adjust
	according to need for hems, pleats, etc.

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Type of presser foot chart

PRESSER FOOT	APPLICATION	NEEDLE PRESSER FOOT	APPLICATION	NEEDLE

		General sewing,	Cording
		Patchwork stitches,
	T	Decorative	M
		stitching,
	All purpose foot (T)		Cording foot (M)
		Smocking,
		Fagoting, etc.	(Optional)
		Inserting zippers	Narrow hemming
	I		K
	Zipper foot (I)		Hemmer foot (K)
			(Optional)
		Buttonhole sewing	Darning
			Free embroidery
	D		Monogramming
			Darning/
	Buttonhole foot (D)		Embroidery foot
			(Optional)
		Button sewing	Quilting
	H		P
	Button sewing foot (H)		Quilting foot (P)
			(Optional)
		Blind hem	Gathering
	F
	Blind hem foot (F)		Gathering foot
			(Optional)
		Overcasting	This foot helps to
			prevent uneven
	E		feeding of very
	Overcasting foot (E)		difficult fabrics.
		Satin stitch sewing
			Walking foot
	A		(Optional)
	Satin stitch foot (A)

Please Note:

-The twin needle is optional. It is not include with the accessories.

-When sewing with twin needle, the stitch width should be set at less than "5.0".

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Replacing the needle

Attention:

		Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out
		any of the above operations!
		Change the needle regularly, especially if it
		is showing signs of wear and causing
		problems.
		Insert the needle following the illustrated
		instructions.
		A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and

tighten again after inserting the new needle. The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back.

B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.

Needles must be in perfect condition. Problems can occur with:

- Bent needles - Blunt needles

- Damaged points

Matching needle/ fabric/ thread

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE

	NEEDLE SIZE		FABRICS					THREAD
	9-11 (70-80)	Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile,					Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon,
		serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks,					polyester		or	cotton	wrapped
		cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven					polyester.
		polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
	11-14 (80-90)	Medium	weight	fabrics-cotton,		satin,	Most	threads		sold are medium
		sailcloth,	double		knits, lightweight
							size	and	suitable		for these
		woollens.
							fabrics and needle sizes.
	14 (90)	Medium	weight	fabrics-cotton		duck,
							Use polyester threads on synthetic
		woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
							materials and cotton on natural
	16 (100)	Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,					woven fabrics for best results.
		outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims,					Always use the same thread on
		upholstery material (light to medium).					top and bottom.
	18 (110)	Heavy woollens,			overcoat fabrics,		Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
		upholstery fabrics, some leathers and
		vinyls.

Please Note:

-In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker t h r e a d s are used for sewing heavy fabrics.

-Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.

-Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.

-Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.

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Winding the bobbin

1 Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.

For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with the small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder.

2 Snap the thread into the thread guide .

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2	3	Wind the thread contrary clockwise around the bobbin

winder tension discs.

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4Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the bobbin as illustrated and place empty bobbin on the

spindle.

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5 Push the bobbin to right.

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Winding the bobbin

6 When the bobbin winder shaft is pushed to the right, the number display will blink on and off while displaying

" SP ".

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7Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.

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8Press on the foot control or the Start/Stop button to start winding the bobbin.

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9After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin.

Continue filling the bobbin until it is full. The motor stops automatically when the bobbin is full. Stop the machine. Push the bobbin winder spindle to left.

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10 Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.

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Please Note:

When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin winding position", the machine will not sew and the handwheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder switch to the left "sewing position".

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Inserting the bobbin

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A

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B

A

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B

C

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Attention:

Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin.

1When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised.

Open the needle plate cover.

Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow).

2Pull the thread through the slit (A).

3With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin.

Draw the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (A) to (B).

4Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (B) to (C). To cut off excess thread pull thread back over the cutting off blade at point (C).

Close the needle plate cover.

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Threading the upper thread

Please Note:

It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result.

Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.

1 Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with the small

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side next to the spool or use the small spool holder.

2 Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread guide.

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