INSTRUCTION
BOOK
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
followings:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts.
WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or
near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing 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 this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealers or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing
machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
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 pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Name of Parts ................................................................2
Standard Accessories and Storage................................ 3
Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing .......................... 4
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting to the Power Supply.................................... 5
Controlling Sewing Speed.............................................. 5
Reverse Stitch Button .................................................... 5
Dropping the Feed Dog..................................................6
Adjusting the Foot Pressure........................................... 6
Changing the Presser Foot ............................................6
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder ...................... 6
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ......................... 7
Balancing Thread Tension.............................................. 7
Changing the Needle .................................................... 8
Selecting Threads and Needles .................................... 8
Winding the Bobbin ...................................................9-10
Sewing on Buttons .......................................................21
Automatic Buttonhole ..............................................22-24
Corded Buttonhole .......................................................25
Zipper Application....................................................26-28
Rolled Hem .................................................................. 29
Blind Hem Stitch........................................................... 30
SEWING APPLICATION AND DECORATIVE
STITCHES
Appliqué ....................................................................... 31
Quilting......................................................................... 31
Pin Tucking...................................................................32
Patchwork ................................................................... 32
Shell Tucking................................................................ 33
Fagoting ....................................................................... 33
Smocking ..................................................................... 34
Scallop Stitch ............................................................... 34
Removing the bobbin ............................................ 9
•
Winding the bobbin ............................................... 9
•
Inserting the bobbin ............................................ 10
•
Threading the Machine ................................................ 11
Threading the needle thread............................... 11
•
Automatic Needle Threader ......................................... 12
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread..........................................13
Pattern Selector Dial .................................................... 14
Stitch Width Lever ........................................................ 14
Stitch Length Lever ...................................................... 15
UTILITY STITCHES
Straight Stitch.......................................................... 16-17
Starting to sew ................................................... 16
•
Changing sewing direction..................................16
•
Fastening the seam/Thread cutter ...................... 16
•
Using the seam guide lines.................................17
•
Straight Stretch Stitch .................................................. 18
Decorative Satin Stitches ............................................. 35
Decorative Stretch Stitches.......................................... 36
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance.................................. 36
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb .............................................. 36
Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog ............................ 37
Replacing Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate................. 37
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 38
Stretch Stitch................................................................ 18
Basic Zigzag Stitch....................................................... 19
Overcasting .................................................................. 19
Overedge Stitch ........................................................... 20
Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch)............................. 20
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-2
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15
16
17
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21
22
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29
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34
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31
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25
11
24
6789
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Name of Parts
1
Pattern indicating window
2
Stitch length lever
3
Stitch width lever
4
Bobbin winder stopper
5
Bobbin winder spindle
6
Accessory storage compartment
7
Spool pin
8
Spool holder
9
Reference chart
10
Top cover
11
Hole for the additional spool pin
12
Bobbin winder thread guide
13 -1
Thread guide (A)
13 -2
Thread guide (B)
14
Thread tension dial
15
Foot pressure control dial
16
Thread take-up lever
17
Faceplate
18
Thread cutter
19
Automatic threader
20
Needle plate
21
Extension table (Accessory box)
22
Accessory storage box
23
Hook cover
24
Hook cover release button
25
Drop feed lever
26
Buttonhole pitch balance adjuster
27
Reverse stitch button
28
Foot holder
29
Presser foot
30
Needle clamp screw
31
Needle
32
Carrying handle
33
Handwheel
34
Pattern selector dial
35
Stretch stitch balancing dial
36
Power switch
37
Power supply inlet
38
Free arm
39
Buttonhole lever
40
Presser foot lifter
36
37
change without prior notice.
2
NOTE: The design and specifications are subject to
5
Standard Accessories and Storage
D
G
C
F
A
4
1
A: Zigzag foot
(set on the machine)
2
3
2
F: Satin stitch foot
3
C: Overedge foot
4
D: Rolled hem foot
5
G: Blind hem foot
6
R: Automatic buttonhole foot
1
6
Accessory storage box
Accessories are conveniently stored in the storage
box.
Draw out the storage box by pulling the dent on the
box to the left.
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18
10
17
Accessory storage box
7
12
16
15
7
8
E: Zipper foot
9
L: Quilting bar
10
Set of needles
11
Bobbins
12
Screwdriver
13
Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)
14
Lint brush
15
Additional spool pin
16
Felt
17
Spool holder (Large)
(set on the spool pin)
18
Spool holder (Small)
19
9
13
Spool stand
8
11
14
NOTE: The design and specifications are subject
to change without prior notice.
3
Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing
1
To detach:
Pull the extension table to the left.
2
Free arm sewing:
The free arm is useful for stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pant legs or any tubular garment, also for darning socks
or mending knees, elbows and children’s wear.
3
2
1
To attach:
Slide the extension table along the free arm, inserting
the pin into the hole to attach.
Pins
1
2
Holes
4
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting to the Power Supply
1. Turn the power switch OFF.
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4
1
2
3
2. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.
3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.
4. Turn the power switch ON.
1
Power switch
2
Machine plug
3
Power supply plug
4
Outlet
The symbol “ ” of a switch indicates the “ OFF ”
position of a switch.
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it
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.
Foot controller Model YC-482J-1 or TJC-150 is used
with sewing machine Model 6019.
Controlling Sewing Speed
Foot control:
Sewing speed is varied by the foot control.
The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
Reverse Stitch Button
While the reverse stitch button is pressed, the machine
sews backwards.
Reverse stitch button
1
1
5
Dropping the Feed Dog
3
B
A
1
2
The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever
for sewing on buttons, manual embroidery etc.
Push the drop feed lever to the direction A to lower the
feed dog.
Push the lever to the direction B to raise the feed dog,
it will return to the up position when starting the
machine.
NOTE: The feed dog should be in up position for
normal sewing.
Adjusting the Foot Pressure
2
1 2
1
1
The foot pressure control dial should be set at “ 3 ” for
regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to “ 2 ” for appliqué, cutwork,
drawn work and basting.
Set the dial at “ 1 ” when sewing the extra fine fabrics.
Changing the Presser Foot
1
To snap off:
Raise the needle and presser foot.
Press the lever on the back of the foot holder and the
foot will drop off.
2
To snap on:
Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just
3
2
under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.
Lever
1
Pin
2
Groove
3
1 2
1
6
Detaching and Attaching the Presser Foot
1
To detach:
Raise the presser bar and turn the setscrew counter-
3
2
1
clockwise to remove it.
Remove the foot holder.
To attach:
2
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole
in the presser bar and setscrew through the hole.
Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise.
1
Setscrew
2
Hole on the holder
3
Threaded Hole
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser
foot.
You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4”) higher than the
normal up position for easy removal of the presser
3
2
1
foot, or to help you to place heavy fabric under the
foot.
1
Lowered position
2
Raised position (Normal)
3
Highest position
Balancing Thread Tension
1
5
3
6
4
Thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing
materials, layers of fabric and other sewing conditions.
1
Thread tension dial
2
Setting mark
Needle thread
3
4
Bobbin thread
5
Right side of the fabric
6
Wrong side of the fabric
1
2
Correct tension:
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked
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3
6
1
between two layers of fabric
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does
not show on the right side of the fabric, and the
3
4
2
needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of
the fabric.
4
2
2
Needle thread tension is too tight:
The bobbin thread will appear on the right side of
3
5
6
the fabric.
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the
dial to a lower number.
1
3
5
6
4
3
Needle thread tension is too loose:
The needle thread will appear on the wrong side of
the fabric.
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the
4
2
dial to a higher number.
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1 2
2
1
4
Changing the Needles
1
3
WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch and unplug the
machine.
1
Loosen the needle cramp screw and pull out the
needle.
2
Insert a new needle into the needle cramp with the flat
side facing back.
Push the needle up against the stopper pin and
tighten the needle cramp screw firmly.
1
Needle clamp screw
2
Stopper pin
Flat side
3
To check the needle:
Place the flat side of the needle onto something flat
(needle plate, glass etc).
The clearance between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
CAUTION: A damaged needle can cause permanent
snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like
fabrics.
4
Clearance
Selecting Threads and Needles
Fabric
Light
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Wool, Synthetic
Medium
Cotton, Synthetic
Fine jersey
Wool
Silk #50
Cotton #60-80
Synthetic #50-80
Cotton #50
Denim
Jersey
Coating
Quilting
Silk #50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
Silk #30
* For general sewing, use needle size #11/75 or #14/90.
* A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will no be marred. Heavy
fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
* Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric, which will be used for actual sewing.
* In general, use same thread for needle and bobbin.
* When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue tipped needle
effectively prevents skipped stitches.
Thread
Needle
#9/65-11/75
#11/75-14/90
#14/90
#14/90-16/100
#16/100
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2
(A)
(B)
1
Winding the Bobbin
Removing the bobbin
•
Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and
remove the hook cover.
Lift the bobbin out.
1
Hook cover release button
Hook cover
2
Setting the spool of thread
1
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as
shown.
(A) For an ordinary spool: Use the large spool holder.
2
1
Large spool holder
(B) For a narrow or small spool: Use the small spool
holder.
Small spool holder
2
Winding the bobbin
•
1
2
3
1
2
4
1
Guide the thread around the thread guides (A), (B)
and bobbin winder thread guide.
2
Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin,
threading from the inside to the outside. Put the
bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
Thread guide (A)
1
2
Thread guide (B)
3
Bobbin winder thread guide
4
8
3
5
7
Bobbin winder spindle
3
Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right. With
the free end of the thread held in your hand,
depress the foot control. Stop the machine when
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9
the bobbin has made a few turns, and cut the
thread close to the hole on the bobbin.
5
Bobbin winder stopper
8
4
Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is
fully wound, it will stop automazly. Return the
bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle
to the left, and cut the thread as shown.
4
NOTE: Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while
the machine is running.
Additional spool pin
Insert the additional spool pin into the spool stand and
the hole on the machine. Place the felt and spool on
the spool pin as shown.
6
Additional spool pin
7
Felt
8
Hole for additional spool pin
9
Thread guide
9
Inserting the bobbin
•
1
1
Remove the hook cover and place the bobbin in
the bobbin holder with the thread running
counter-clockwise.
2
2
Guide the thread into the notch A on the front side
of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left
sliding it between the tension spring blades.
1
Notch A
1
3
3
Continue to draw the thread lightly until it slips into
notch B.
2
Notch B
2
4
4
5
4
Pull out about 10 cm (4˝) of thread and attach the
hook cover.
3
Bobbin thread
4
Hook cover plate
5
Threading diagram
10
3
1
2
Threading the Machine
Threading the needle thread
•
* Raise the presser foot.
* Turn the handwheel to bring the take-up lever to its
highest position.
* Turn off the power switch.
3
1
2
4
Draw the end of the thread with your left hand and
1
4
1
pass it under the thread guide (A) then hook
around the thread guide (B) while holding the spool
with your right hand.
3
1
Tread guide (A)
Thread guide (B)
2
2
2
Draw the end of the thread down around the thread
guide plate and draw it up.
3
Thread guide plate
5
3
3
2
Firmly draw up the thread up to the take-up lever,
and down into the eye of the thread take-up lever
from the right to left.
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4
4
Thread take-up lever
Eye of the thread take-up lever
5
4
Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide on
the left.
Needle bar thread guide
6
NOTE: Refer to page 12 for the automatic needle
threader.
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11
Automatic Needle Threader
1
1
2
2
1
Lower the presser foot. Depress the needle
threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes
out through the needle eye from behind.
Needle threader knob
1
2
Hook
2
Draw the thread down around the threader guide
and under the hook.
Threader guide
3
4
Hook
3
3
4
3
Release the threader knob slowly while holding the
thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is
pulled up through the needle eye.
4
4
Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the
thread end from the needle eye.
NOTE: The automatic threader works well with the
threads #50-100 and needles #11-16, the blue
tipped needle as well.
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Drawing Up Bobbin Thread
1
1
2
2 1
1
Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread
with your fingers.
Needle thread
1
2
Turn the handwheel one complete rotation toward
you and raise the needle to its highest position.
Pull the needle thread to pick up a loop of the
bobbin thread.
2
Bobbin thread
3
3
Draw 10 cm (4˝) of both threads to the back under
the presser foot.
13
Pattern Selector Dial
Turn the pattern selector dial to select the desired
pattern. The selected pattern will be shown in the
pattern indicating window.
NOTE: Raise the needle above the fabric when
turning the pattern selector dial.
1
Pattern selector dial
Pattern indicating window
2
1
2
Stitch Width Lever
2
1
Slide the stitch width lever to set the setting mark at
the desired stitch width.
The higher the number, the wider the stitch width.
1
Stitch Width Lever
Setting mark
2
NOTE: Raise the needle above the fabric when
sliding the stitch width lever.
Variable Needle Drop Position
When one of the straight stitches (patterns #2, 23 and
24) is selected, you can move the needle between
center and left needle positions.
3
Hole on the needle plate
3
3
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2
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Stitch Length Lever
1
Slide the stitch length lever to set the setting mark at
the desired stitch length.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch length.
NOTES: mark indicates the adjustable
allowance for buttonhole stitch density.
Raise the presser foot when sliding the stitch
length lever.
Stitch length lever
1
2
Setting mark
15
UTILITY STITCHES
Straight Stitch
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
Machine setting
1
Pattern #2
2
Foot A: Zigzag foot
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5
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Thread tension 2 ~ 6
4
Stitch width 0 or 6.5
5
Stitch length 1.5 ~ 4
Starting to sew
•
Raise the presser foot and place the fabric on the
machine.
Lower the needle into the fabric where you want to
start.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
NOTE: To fasten the beginning of the seams, sew
several reverse stitches by pressing the
reverse stitch button.
Changing Sewing Direction
•
Stop the machine and bring the needle down into
the fabrics by turning the handwheel toward you.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the
sewing direction as desired.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new
direction.
Fastening the seam/Tread cutter
•
Sew several stitches in reverse by pressing the
reverse stitch button to fasten the end of seam.
1
Raise the presser foot and pull the fabric to the
rear.
Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter.
The threads are cut at the proper length for starting
the next seam.
1
Reverse stitch button
2
Thread cutter
2
16
• Using the seam guide lines
1
2
The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover
help you to measure seam allowance.
Note: The number indicates the distance from the
center needle position.
Number 10 20 30 40 1/2 3/4 1
Distance
(cm)
1
4
3
2
3
4
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 1.3 1.9 2.5 3.8
Center needle position
Edge of the fabric
Guide lines
Numbers
1 1/2
17
Straight Stretch Stitch
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
5
Machine setting
1
Pattern #18
2
Foot A: Zigzag foot
3
Thread tension 2 ~ 6
4
Stitch width 0 or 6.5
5
Stitch length Any (not necessary to
adjust)
This strong, durable stitch is recommended where
both elasticity and strength are required.
Use this stitch when constructing items requiring extra
strength such as backpacks, pant legs etc.
As the fabric moves back and forth, guide the fabric
carefully to keep the seam straight.
Stretch Stitch
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
5
Machine setting
1
Pattern #19
Foot A: Zigzag foot
2
Thread tension 3 ~ 6
3
4
Stitch width 5 ~ 6.5
5
Stitch length Any (not necessary to
adjust)
This flexible stitch is recommended for seaming
stretch fabrics such as knit and tricot that tend to
pucker.
The seam can be opened flat.
18
Basic Zigzag Stitch
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
5
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Machine setting
1
Pattern #3
2
Foot A: Zigzag foot
3
Thread tension 3 ~ 5
4
Stitch width 1 ~ 6.5
5
Stitch length 0.5 ~ 3
Zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile
stitches.
It is used for overcastting, mending, appliqué also
used as a decorative stitch.
NOTE: Use an interface when sewing on the stretch
fabric such as knit, jersey or tricot.
Overcasting
1
2
3
4
5
3
1
2
4
5
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Machine setting
Pattern #3
1
Foot C: Overedge foot
2
Thread tension 3 ~ 7
3
4
Stitch width 5 ~ 6.5
Stitch length 1 ~ 2
5
CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width less than 5
when using the overedge foot to prevent
the needle from hitting the wires on the
foot.
Finish a raw edge of the fabric to prevent fraying.
Place the raw edge of the fabric next to the guide of
the foot and start sewing.
Guide
1
2
Edge of the fabric
19
Overedge Stitch
1
2
3
5
6
4
4
5
Machine setting
1
Pattern #13
2
Foot C: Overedge foot
3
Thread tension 3 ~ 7
4
Stitch width 5
5
Stitch length Any
CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width less than 5
when using the overedge foot to prevent
the needle from hitting the wires on the
foot.
This stitch overcast and seam the raw edge at the
same time, it prevents fraying.
1
Guide
2
Edge of the fabric
1
2
Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch)
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
5
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Machine setting
1
Pattern #5
2
Foot A: Zigzag foot
3
Thread tension 3 ~ 6
4
Stitch width 3 ~ 6.5
5
Stitch length 0.5 ~ 1.5
This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics
and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.
Sew along the fabric edge leaving an enough seam
allowance.
After sewing, trim off the seam allowance close to the
stitches as shown.
20
Sewing on Buttons
1
2
3
5
6
4
4
5
6
Machine setting
1
Pattern #3
2
Foot F: Satin stitch foot
3
Thread tension 3 ~ 7
4
Stitch width Adjust as necessary
5
Stitch length Any (not necessary to
adjust)
6
Feed dog Dropped
1
Unthread the needle. Adjust the stitch width to
match the needle swing with the span of the holes
on the button.
2
Rethread the needle and lower the presser foot to
hold the button in place.
A pin can be placed on top of the foot to from a
shank.
3
Turn the handwheel toward you to check the
needle enters both left and right holes of button.
4
Press the foot control to sew 10 stitches and stop
the machine.
5
Raise the foot and draw out the fabric, and cut the
threads leaving 20 cm (8˝) tails.
NOTE: Trim both needle and bobbin threads at the
beginning of stitches.
6
Draw the needle thread through the hole on the
1
button to bring it between the button and fabric.
Pull the needle thread to pick the bobbin thread up
to the right side of the fabric. Wind the threads in
opposite directions around the thread shank a few
times and tie them together.
2
4
5
3
NOTE: After finish sewing, raise the feed dog by
shifting the drop feed lever to the original
position.
1
Pin
2
Needle thread
3
Bobbin thread
4
Fabric
5
Shank
21
Automatic Buttonhole
1
2
3
3
4
2
1
1
4
5
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Machine setting
1
Pattern #1
2
Foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot
3
Thread tension 1 ~ 5
4
Stitch width 4 ~ 6.5
5
Stitch length 0.5 ~ 1
NOTES: The size of buttonhole is automatically set
by placing the button in the rear of the
automatic buttonhole foot R.
The button holder of the foot takes a button
size up to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter.
2
1
Raise the needle and foot. Place the automatic
Use the interfacing on the stretch fabrics.
buttonhole foot with its pin just under the groove of
the foot holder. Lower the presser bar to attach the
automatic buttonhole foot.
Groove
2
1
Pin
2
2
Pull the button holder to the back (A), and place
the button in it. Push back the button holder toward
4
you (B) to hold the button.
Button holder
3
NOTE: If the button is extremely thick, make a test
buttonhole. If it is difficult to fit the button
(A)
through the test buttonhole, lengthen the
buttonhole by pulling the button holder back
3
3
(B)
3
to create a gap.
Gap
4
Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will
go.
Buttonhole lever
5
5
22
4
Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole
4
10
on the foot. Place the fabric under the foot and
lower the needle at the starting point of the
12
11
8
9
6
7
13
buttonhole mark. Then lower the foot.
Needle thread
6
Bobbin thread
7
Buttonhole mark
8
9
Starting point
NOTE: Make sure there is no gap between the slider
and spring holder, otherwise the left and right
length will be different.
Slider
10
Spring holder
11
No gap
12
Sewing gap
13
5
6 7
8
14
15
5
Depress the foot control to sew a buttonhole. Stop
the machine when the buttonhole is completed.
6
Raise the foot and cut the both needle and bobbin
threads leaving 10 cm (4”) thread ends. Pull the
bobbin thread to draw the needle thread to the
wrong side of the fabric, and tie them together.
7
Remove the fabric and place a pin just before the
bartack at each end to prevent cutting bartacks.
Cut the opening with the seam ripper.
14
Pin
Seam ripper
15
To repeat buttonhole sewing:
8
Select the other pattern and re-select the
buttonhole by turning the pattern selector dial in
either “ 1 ” or “ 2 ” direction to reset for sewing the
next buttonhole.
Pattern selector dial
16
16
9
9
After the buttonhole sewing is finished, push the
buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go.
Buttonhole lever
17
17
23
To adjust the stitch sdensity of the buttonhole:
Adjust the stitch density within a range of .
Slide the stitch length lever toward “1” for coarser
stitch.
Slide the stitch length lever toward “0” for denser
stitch.
1
Stitch length lever
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1
To adjust the stitch balance of the buttonhole:
If the stitches on each side are not balanced, adjust it
by the buttonhole pitch balance adjuster.
Move the adjuster to the right (+), if the left side is
denser than the right side.
Move the adjuster to the left (–), if the left side is
coarser than the right side.
Buttonhole pitch balance adjustor
2
2
24
Corded Buttonholes
1
2
3
3
4
2
4
5
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Machine setting
1
Pattern 1
2
Foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot
3
Thread tension 1 ~ 5
4
Stitch width 4 ~ 6.5
5
Stitch length 0.5 ~ 1
1
1
With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord
on the cord spur on the back of the buttonhole foot.
Bring the ends toward you under the foot, and hook
the filler cord into the forks on the front of the foot
to hold them tight.
1
Spur
2
Forks
3
2
3
Filler cord
1
3
2
2
Lower the needle into the garment where the
buttonhole will start and lower the foot. Depress the
foot control and sew the buttonhole over the cord.
NOTE: The sewing procedure is the same as the
automatic buttonhole.
Needle thread
6
7
4
4
5
Bobbin thread
Buttonhole mark
6
Starting position
7
5
3
3
Remove the fabric and pull the left end of the cord
to tighten it. Cut the excess cord.
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Zipper Application
1
2
3
4
5
1
3
2
4
5
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(1) (2)
Machine setting
1
Pattern #2
2
Foot E: Zipper foot
3
Thread tension 3 ~ 6
4
Stitch width 0
5
Stitch length 1.5 ~ 2 (4 for basting)
To attach the zipper foot:
(1) Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right,
when sewing on the left side of the zipper.
(2) Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the left, when
sewing on the right side of the zipper.
1
Groove
Pin
2
1
11
9
10
8
6
5
3 4
7
2
15
16
14
Fabric preparation:
1
Add 1 cm (3/8˝) to the zipper size. This is the
overall opening size.
3
Right side of the fabric
4
1 cm (3/8˝)
Opening size
5
6
Zipper size
7
Slider
8
Zipper teeth
Zipper tape
9
10
Wrong side of the fabric
11
End of the opening
Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew
2
up to the end of the zipper opening, with a 2 cm
(13/16˝) seam allowance. Reverse the stitch to
fasten the seam. Baste along the zipper opening
with the stitch length 4 (0.4 cm).
12
13
12
2 cm (13/16˝)
13
Zipper opening (Basting)
14
Reverse stitches
15
End of the opening
16
Seam
NOTE: Loosen the thread tension to one (1) for the
basting stitch.
26
To sew:
1
2
5
8
1
1
Fold up the upper seam allowance. Fold back the
bottom seam allowance to form a 0.3 cm (1/8˝)
3
fold. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin
it in place.
1
4
6
7
Bottom fabric
2
End of the zipper opening
Zipper teeth
3
4
0.3 cm (1/8˝)
5
Wrong side of the upper fabric
Opening size
6
7
Fold
Basting stitches
8
2
2
Attach the foot with the pin on the right. Sew
through all the layers from the end of the zipper
opening, guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of
the foot.
5
3
3
Stop the machine 5 cm (2˝) before the foot reaches
the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle into
9
the fabric, and raise the foot. Open the zipper, then
lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the
seam.
9
Slider
10
5 cm (2˝)
10
4
4
Close the zipper and open the upper fabric flat over
the zipper. Baste the upper fabric and zipper tape
together.
Basting stitch
11
12
Zipper tape
9
11
12
27
5
Detach the foot and re-attach it with the pin on the
5
left. Backstitch across the end of opening to
0.7 – 1 cm (3/8˝). Turn the fabric 90 degrees and
stitch through the garment and zipper tape. Stop
the machine 5 cm (2˝) before the foot reaches the
slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle into the
fabric, and raise the foot. Remove the basting
stitches.
14
Basting stitches
13
14
Backstitch (0.7-1cm)
13
6
6
Open the zipper, then lower the foot and stitch the
remainder of the seam.
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Rolled Hem
1
2
3
4
5
3
1
1
4
5
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Machine setting
1
Pattern #2
2
Foot D: Rolled hem foot
3
Thread tension 3-6
4
Stitch width 0
5
Stitch length 1.5-4
Trim off the corner of the fabric 0.5 cm (3/16˝) by
0.8 cm (5/16˝) to avoid a bulkiness of the hem at the
corner.
2
Fold the fabric edge twice 0.3 cm (1/8˝) wide and 6 cm
(2 3/8˝) long.
4
1
3
1
Right side of the fabric
2
0.5 cm
3
0.8 cm
4
Curl of the foot
1
Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with the
2
guide on the foot. Lower the foot and sew several
stitches while pulling both threads to the back.
Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric and
raise the presser foot. Insert the folded portion of
the fabric into the curl of the foot.
2
Lower the foot and sew while lifting up the fabric
edge to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly.
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Blind Hem Stitch
1
2
3
4
5
3
1
1
4
5
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2
2
1
Machine setting
1
Pattern #4
2
Foot G: Blind hem foot
3
Thread tension 2 ~ 6
4
Stitch width 2 ~ 3
5
Stitch length 1 ~ 3
1
Fold a hem with the wrong side up forming a
0.4 ~ 0.7 cm (3/16 ~ 5/16˝) allowance.
1
Wrong side of the fabric
2
0.4 ~ 0.7 cm (3/16 ~ 5/16”)
Overcasting
3
3
Notes: On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw
edge should be overcast first.
2
Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for
fine or medium weight fabrics.
2
Place the fabric so that the needle just pierces the
folded edge when the needle comes over the
extreme left side. Lower the presser foot.
4
Folded edge
4
3
3
Turn the guide screw to adjust the position of the
guide to match it with the folded edge. Sew guiding
the folded edge along the guide.
Guide screw
5
5
6
Guide
4
30
6
4
4
Open the fabric after sewing is finished.
NOTE: If the needle pierces too far left, the stitches
7
will show on the right side of fabric.
Right side of the fabric
7
SEWING APPLICATION AND DECORATIVE STITCHES
Appliqué
1
2
3
3
4
2
1
4
5
6
Machine setting
1
Pattern #16
2
Foot F: Satin stitch foot
3
Thread tension 1 ~ 4
4
Stitch width 3 ~ 6.5
5
Stitch length Any (not necessary to
adjust)
6
Foot pressure dial 2
Baste or glue applique pieces on the fabric.
Stitch around the applique making sure the needle
falls along the outer edge of the applique.
When turning corners, lower the needle down into the
outer edge of the appliqué, and raise the presser foot
to pivot the fabric.
1
Applique
2
Edge of the applique
2
NOTE: After finish appliqué-sewing, raise the feed
dog for normal sewing.
Quilting
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
5
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Machine setting
Pattern #2
1
Foot A: Zigzag foot
2
Thread tension 3 ~ 6
3
Stitch width 0 or 6.5
4
Stitch length 1.5 ~ 4
5
Insert the quilting bar into the opening on the back of
2
1
3
the foot holder.
Shift the quilting bar to the desired position.
Quilting bar
1
Opening
2
Seam spacing
3
Sew tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar to
keep constant seam spacing.
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Pin Tucking
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
3
4
5
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Machine setting
1
Pattern #2
2
Foot G: Blind hem foot
3
Thread tension 2 ~ 6
4
Stitch width 0 o r 6.5
5
Stitch length 1.5 ~ 3
Pin tucking is used to decorate chest of blouses, dress
shirts etc.
Fold the fabric with wrong side together.
Position the fabric so that the needle pierces 0.1 ~ 0.2
cm (1/16˝) inside of the folded edge, and lower the
foot.
2
Turn the guide screw and move the guide next to the
folded edge. Sew guiding the folded edge along the
guide.
1
Open the fabric and press the tucks to one side.
1
Folded edge
Guide screw
2
Guide
3
0.1 ~ 0.2 cm (1/16˝)
4
Patchwork
1
2
3
4
5
3
1
4
5
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Machine setting
Pattern #5, #7
1
Foot A: Zigzag foot
2
Thread tension 3 ~ 6
3
Stitch width 5 ~ 6.5
4
Stitch length 0.5 ~ 1.5
5
Seam two layers of the fabric with right side together.
Open the fabric flat and sew the pattern over the seam
line on the right side of the fabric.
Right side of the fabric
1
1
2
Open the seam
32
2
Shell Tucking
1
2
3
7
8
6
4
5
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Machine setting
1
Pattern #6
2
Foot F: Satin stitch foot
3
Thread tension 6 ~ 8
4
Stitch width 5 ~ 6.5
5
Stitch length 2 ~ 3
Fold the fabric in bias. Sew along the folded edge so
that the needle on the right swing just clear the folded
edge to form tucks.
Open the fabric with the right side up and press the
tucks to one side.
1
tension to achieve the best result.
Fagoting
NOTE: You may need to adjust the needle thread
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
5
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Machine setting
1
Pattern #7, 11
Foot A: Zigzag foot or F: Satin
2
stitch foot
3
Thread tension 3 ~ 6
4
Stitch width 5 ~ 6.5
5
Stitch length 0.5 ~ 1 (for Pattern #7),
Any (for Pattern #11)
3
1 1
1. Fold under 1.5 cm (1/2˝) on each fabric edge and
press. Pin the two edges to a piece of paper 0.3 cm
(1/8˝) apart.
2. Sew guiding the fabric so the needle catches the
folded edge on each side.
3. Peel off the paper from the fabric.
1
Right side of the fabric
2
Paper
3
Space (0.3 cm)
2
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Smocking
1
2
4
5
Machine setting
1
Pattern #14
2
Foot A: Zigzag foot
3
Thread tension 1 ~ 4
4
Stitch width 3 ~ 6.5
5
Stitch length
Any (not necessary to adjust)
3
3
4
1
2
1
3
Set the thread tension dial at 1 ~ 3, and stitch
length dial at 3 ~ 4, sew straight lines 1 cm (3/8˝)
apart across the area to be smocked.
Knot the needle and bobbin threads along one
1
2
4
2
1
edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute
gathers evenly.
1
1 cm (3/8˝)
2
Knot
Bobbin thread
3
4
Wrong side of the fabric
2
Sew lines of the pattern between the straight
seams. Pull out the gathering stitches.
Scallop Stitch
1
2
4
5
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Machine setting
1
Pattern #9
Foot F: Satin stitch foot
2
Thread tension 1 ~ 4
3
4
Stitch width 3 ~ 6.5
5
Stitch length 0.5 ~ 1
3
3
4
2
1 2
3
2
1
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1
Sew along the raw edge of the fabric leaving a
1 cm allowance.
2
Trim off the excess allowance close to the stitches.
Make sure no to cut the stitches.
1
Right side of the fabric
2
Raw edge
3
1cm
Decorative Satin Stitches
1
2
3
3
4
2
4
5
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Machine setting
1
Pattern #8, #9
2
Foot F: Satin stitch foot
3
Thread tension 1 ~ 4
4
Stitch width 3 ~ 6.5
5
Stitch length 0.5 ~ 1
Test the stitch on the actual fabric for the desired
patterns and adjust the stitch density for the best
sewing results.
NOTE: For fine and stretch fabrics, use an adhesive
type stabilizer or a piece of paper on the
wrong side of the fabric to prevent puckering.
Decorative Stretch Stitches
1
2
3
4
5
Machine setting
1
Pattern #10 ~ 19
Foot A: Zigzag foot
2
Thread tension 3 ~ 6
3
4
Stitch width 3 ~ 6.5
(0 or 6.5 for patterns #17, #18)
5
Stitch length Any
As the fabric moves back and forth in the stretch stitch
sewing, guide the fabric carefully to keep the seams
straight.
NOTE: If patterns are uneven when sewing with a
particular fabric, adjust them with the stretch
stitch balancing dial (see page 36).
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(A)
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may
vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as
sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.
Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the
fabric that you wish to use.
(A) If the pattern is compressed, turn the stretch stitch
balancing dial in the direction of “ + ”.
3
1
2
4
(B)
(B) If the pattern is drawn out, turn the stretch stitch
balancing dial in the direction of “ – ”.
NOTE: In normal sewing, set the dial to the neutral
position, i.e. the groove on the dial is centered
with the standard setting mark.
1
Stretch stitch balancing dial
2
Standard setting mark
3
Groove
4
Correct shape
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb
WARNINGS:
3
1
2
5
(A)
(B)
Turn off the power before replacing the light bulb.
The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down
before touching it.
(A)
(B)
To remove .......... Turn to the left.
•
To replace .......... Tuen to the right.
•
To remove .......... Push and twist to the left.
•
To replace .......... Push and twist to the right.
•
Cap
1
Setscrew
2
3
Face plate
4
Lamp Socket
5
Light bulb
36
Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog
1
2
4
3
4
2
1
WARNING: Raise the presser foot and needle, and
then unplug the machine.
DO NOT dismantle the machine other
than as explained in this section.
1
3
Remove the needle and presser foot.
Remove the two setscrews and unhook the hook to
remove the needle plate.
Needle plate
1
2
Setscrew
3
Hook
2
Take out the bobbin and bobbin holder.
Bobbin holder
4
3
Clean the bobbin holder with the lint brush and soft
dry cloth
4
5
Brush out dust and lint from the feed dog and clean
the hook race with the lint brush.
5
Feed dog
5
5
Wipe inside of the hook race with a dry cloth.
Hook race
6
NOTE: You may use vacuum cleaner.
6
Replacing Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate
1
2
8
7
3
2
1
Insert the bobbin holder.
2
Fit the knob next to the stopper in the hook race.
Knob
7
Stopper
8
3
Insert the bobbin and attach the needle plate
aligning the holes with the guide pins.
NOTE: After cleaning the machine, make sure to
attach the needle and presser foot.
3
37
Troubleshooting
Condition
The needle thread
breaks.
The bobbin thread
breaks.
The needle breaks.
Skipped stitches
Cause
The needle thread is not threaded properly.
The needle thread tension is too tight.
The needle is bent or blunt.
The needle is incorrectly inserted.
The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the
presser foot when start sewing.
The threads were not drawn to the back after sewing.
The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle.
The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder.
Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.
The bobbin is damaged and doesn’t turn smoothly.
The needle is incorrectly inserted.
The needle clamp screw is loose.
The threads were not drawn to the back after sewing.
The needle is too fine for the fabric being used.
The needle is incorrectly inserted, bent or blunt.
The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn.
The blue tipped needle is not used for sewing stretch, very fine
fabrics and synthetics.
The needle thread is not threaded properly.
The poor quality needle is used.
Reference
Page 12
Page 8
Page 9
Page 9
Page 17
Page 17
Page 9
Page 11
Page 39
Change the bobbin
Page 9
Page 9
Page 17
Page 9
Page 9
Page 9
Page 9
Page 12
Change the needle
Seam puckering
The cloth is not
feeding smoothly.
Loops on the seams
Fabric layers shift
The machine doesn’t
work.
Buttonhole is not
sewn properly.
The needle thread tension is too tight.
The needle thread is not threaded properly.
The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn.
The stitch length is too long for the fabric.
Foot pressure is not adequate.
The feed dog is packed with lint.
The stitches are too fine.
The feed dog is not raised after “drop feed” sewing.
The needle thread tension is too loose.
The needle is too thick or too fine for the fabric.
Foot pressure is not adequate.
The machine is not plugged in.
Thread has been caught in the hook race.
The bobbin winder spindle is not returned to the left after bobbin
winding. (The machine is in bobbin winding condition)
The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.
The suitable interface material has not been used for the stretch or
synthetic fabric.
Page 8
Pages 1 1-12
Page 9
Make stitch shorter.
Page 7
Use stabilizer.
Page 39
Make stitch longer.
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 7
Page 5
Page 39
Page 10
Page 25
Page 23
The machine is noisy.
38
Thread has been caught in the hook race.
Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder.
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