Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

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.

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 dealer 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 (“O”) 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 and/or cutting blade.

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 (“O”) 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National
legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.

(European Union only)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING READY TO SEW

Names of Parts ......................................................................... 1

Standard Accessories ............................................................... 3

Extension Table......................................................................... 5

Accessory Storage .................................................................... 5

Connecting the Power Supply................................................... 6

Controlling Sewing Speed......................................................... 7

Speed control slider ............................................................... 7

Foot control ............................................................................ 7

Extra Wide Table ....................................................................... 7

Machine Operating Buttons ...................................................... 8

Touch Panel Keys ..................................................................... 9

Setting the Spool of Thread .................................................... 10

Extra spool pin ..................................................................... 10

Winding the Bobbin ................................................................. 10

Removing the bobbin ........................................................... 10

Winding the bobbin .............................................................. 11

Inserting the bobbin.............................................................. 12

Threading the Machine ........................................................... 13

Needle threader ...................................................................... 14

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread............................................... 15

Replacing Needles .................................................................. 16

Replacing the Presser Foot .................................................... 17

Replacing the Foot Holder ...................................................... 18

Replacing the Needle Plate .................................................... 20

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot .................................. 21

Retractable Sewing Light ........................................................ 22

Optic Magnifier ........................................................................ 22

Automatic Foot Pressure Control ............................................ 22

Mode Selection ....................................................................... 23

On-screen Help Movie ............................................................ 23

ORDINARY SEWING MODE

Ordinary Stitch Patterns .......................................................... 24

Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode ................................ 26

Utility Stitches.......................................................................... 28

Straight stitches ...................................................................... 28

Starting to sew ..................................................................... 28

Sewing from the edge of thick fabric .................................... 28

Changing sewing direction ................................................... 28

Turning a square corner.......................................................... 28

Securing seams ................................................................... 29

Cutting threads..................................................................... 29

Using the seam guide lines .................................................. 29

Variety of straight stitches .................................................... 30

Sewing with the dual feed device............................................ 31

U8 Basting............................................................................... 32

Zigzag stitches ........................................................................ 32

Variety of overcasting stitches.............................................. 33

Manual Stitch Settings ............................................................ 34

Cloth guide .............................................................................. 36

Other utility stitches................................................................. 37

Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches......................................... 39

Variety of buttonholes.............................................................. 39

B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole .............................................. 40

Manual settings .................................................................... 42

Using the Stabilizer Plate ........................................................ 43

B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole........................................... 44

Other buttonholes ................................................................... 46

B13 Welted buttonhole (Bound buttonhole) ......................... 48

Corded buttonhole................................................................ 50

Specialty stitches .................................................................... 50

B15 Darning ......................................................................... 51

Fly stitches (B17 to B20) ...................................................... 52

Eyelets (B21 to B25) ............................................................ 52

Decorative Stitches ................................................................. 54

Quilting(Q)............................................................................... 56

S1-S29 Decorative satin stitches ............................................ 57

Created stitches (CS).............................................................. 58

Twin Needle Sewing ............................................................... 59

Programming a Pattern Combination...................................... 60

Editing a pattern combination ................................................. 61

Startover key ........................................................................ 62

Monogramming ....................................................................... 63

Programming a monogram .................................................. 64

Saving a Pattern Combination ................................................ 65

Opening a Pattern Combination.............................................. 66

Sewing Application .................................................................. 67

Seaming ............................................................................... 68

Overedge ............................................................................. 69

Blind hem ............................................................................. 70

Shell tuck.............................................................................. 71

Rolled hem ........................................................................... 72

Zipper sewing....................................................................... 73

Concealed zipper sewing .....................................................76

Button sewing....................................................................... 79

Tacking ................................................................................. 80

Applique ............................................................................... 81

Patchwork ............................................................................ 82

Quilting ................................................................................. 83

CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS

Common Setting Mode ........................................................... 87

Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode ............................................... 90

Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns ...................................... 94

EMBROIDERY MODE

Embroidery Unit ...................................................................... 96

Attaching the embroidery unit .............................................. 96

Extending the carriage arm .................................................. 97

Detaching the embroidery unit ............................................. 98

Attaching the Embroidery Foot ............................................... 99

Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate ............................ 100

Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery .................................. 101

Embroidery Hoops ................................................................ 102

Stabilizers.............................................................................. 103

Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop ............................ 104

Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine ................... 105

Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs .................................. 106

Monogramming ..................................................................... 107

Function keys ..................................................................... 108

Programming a monogram ................................................ 109

2- Letter monogram............................................................ 110

Editing a monogram ............................................................111

Ready to Sew Window .......................................................... 112

Starting to sew embroidery ................................................... 115

Fringed flower designs ....................................................... 116

Lace designs ...................................................................... 117

Quilting designs.................................................................. 117

Editing Mode ......................................................................... 118

Free arm embroidery.......................................................... 125

Border designs ................................................................... 126

CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS

Embroidery mode settings .................................................... 128

FILE MANAGEMENT

Saving and Opening a File.................................................... 131

Saving a file........................................................................ 131

Creating a new folder ......................................................... 132

Deleting a file or folder ....................................................... 132

Opening the file .................................................................. 132

Changing a name of the file or folder ................................. 133

Direct PC-Link ....................................................................... 133

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Area ........................................................ 134

Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide .............................. 135

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 136

STITCH CHART.................................................................... 138

DESIGN CHART................................................................... 141

u

q

w

e

r

t

q

y

GETTING READY TO SEW

Names of Parts

q

Top cover

w

Spool pin

e

Spool holder (Large)

r

Foot compartment

t

Thread cutter

y

Bobbin winder spindle

u

Thread take-up lever

!2

!3

@2

@1

@0

!9

!8

!4

!7

@3

!5

!1

!6

!0

o

i

i

Visual touch screen

o

Knee lifter socket

!0

Feed balancing dial cap

!1

Extension table
(accessory storage)

!2

Thread cutter/holder

!3

Face plate

!4

Retractable light

!5

Hook cover release button

!6

Hook cover

!7

Needle plate

!8

Presser foot

!9

Presser foot holder

@0

Thumbscrew

@1

Needle threader

@2

Buttonhole lever

@3

Needle clamp screw

@9

@5

@4

@6

1

@7

@8

#0

@4

Start/stop button

@5

Reverse button

@6

Auto-lock button

@7

Needle up/down button

@8

Presser foot lifter button

@9

Thread cutter button

#0

Speed control slider

q

w

u

i

o

!0

!4

Hand wheel

q

Dual feed balancing dial

w

USB ports

e

Power switch

r

Power inlet

t

Foot control jack

y

Carrying handle

u

Presser foot lifter

i

Dual feed drive

o

Embroidery unit socket

!0

Embroidery unit

!1

Carriage arm

!2

Carriage arm release lever

!3

Cover

!4

e

q

r

t

!3

y

!2

w

!1

q

Semi-hard fabric cover

w

Embroidery unit case

e

Extra wide table

e

2

q

!7

y

!1

@4

!9

!2

w

@1

u

i

!3

e

!4

!8

@0

@5

o

r

!5

@2

!0

!6

t

@6

@3

Standard Accessories

q

Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

w

Overedge foot M

e

Satin stitch foot F

r

Blind hemming foot G

t

Zipper foot E

y

Concealed zipper foot Z

u

Automatic buttonhole foot R

i

Stabilizer plate

o

Rolled hem foot D

!0

Open toe satin stitch foot F2

!1

Darning foot PD-H

!2

Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC

!3

Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO

!4

Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV

!5

Button sewing foot T

!6

1/4” seam foot O

!7

Dual feed holder (twin)

!8

Dual feed holder (single)

!9

Dual feed foot AD (twin)

@0

Dual feed foot VD (single)

@1

Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD (twin)

@2

Dual feed zipper foot ED (single)

@3

Embroidery foot P

@7

#1

#3

@8

#2

y

#5

@9

#0

#7

@4

Straight stitch needle plate

@5

Bobbins

@6

Needle set

@7

Screwdriver

@8

Lint brush

@9

Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)

#0

Quilting guide bar

#1

Spool holders (large)

#2

Spool holders (small)

#3

Extra spool pin

#4

Scissors

#5

Button shank plate

#6

Touch panel stylus

#7

Cloth guide

#8

Bobbin holder cleaner

#4

#6

#8

3

q

e

w

Embroidery hoop SQ14 (with template)

q

Embroidery hoop SQ23 (with template)

w

Embroidery hoop GR (with template)

e

Embroidery hoop FA10 (with template)

r

Magnetic clamps

t

Bobbin holder for embroidery

y

Felts

u

Stabilizers

i

Bobbin thread for embroidery

o

Optic magnifier

!0

Foot control

!1

Knee lifter

!2

Power cable

!3

USB cable

!4

Instruction book

!5

Key icon reference chart

!6

Instructional video DVD

!7

Horizon Link CD-ROM (with installation guide)

!8

t

y

!0

r

u

i

o

!5

!6

!3

!1

!2

!7

!8

!4

4

Extension T able

The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be removed for free arm sewing.

T o remove:

Draw the table to the left.

To attach:

Slide the table on the base and push it to the right.

Free arm sewing

The free arm is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or elbows.

q

r

t

y

w

q

e

y

w

r

e

t

Accessory Storage

The accessories can be conveniently stored in the
compartment under the top cover and in the extension
table.

Under the top cover

q Zigzag foot A
w Satin stitch foot F
e Overedge foot M
r Blind hemming foot G
t Zipper foot E
y T ouch panel stylus

In the extension table

Push up the latch to open the compartment cover.

q Latch

q

e

t

w Straight stitch needle plate (Place it upside down.)
e Automatic buttonhole foot R (with stabilizer plate)
r Extra spool pin
t Bobbins

Other accessories can be stored in the compartment
under the cover.

w

r

5

e

w

q

Connecting the Power Supply

First make sure the power switch is off.
Insert the machine plug into the power inlet.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn
the power switch on.

q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Power inlet

NOTE:

Make sure to use the power cable that came with the
machine.
If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds before
turning it on again.

If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
on the machine.

r Foot control cord
t Pin connector

t

Insert the machine plug of the power supply cable into the
power inlet.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet, and turn
the power switch on.

CAUTION:

Do not pull the foot control cord beyond the red mark.

NOTE:

The foot control cannot be used in the embroidery mode.

WARNING:

When running the machine, always keep your eyes on
the sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
as the thread take-up lever, hand wheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine from the power supply:

- when leaving the machine unattended.

- when attaching or removing parts.

- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control.

r

Operating Instructions:

Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing
machine model MC 12000.

Operating Instructions:

The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position of
the switch.

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other):
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If 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.

6

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

You can limit the maximum sewing speed in both the
ordinary sewing mode and embroidery mode with the
speed control slider according to your sewing needs.

To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right.
To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.

The sewing speed can be changed while stitching.

Foot control

Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.
The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.

NOTE:

The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the
speed control slider when the foot control is fully
depressed.

NOTE:

This machine is equipped with an automatic
shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating whenever
the machine is running overloaded. Follow the safety
instructions that appear on the visual touch screen.

r

w

e

q

Extra Wide T able

Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles
and attach to the bottom of the legs

q Rubber sole
w Leg

Attach the 4 legs to the table top with the setscrew.
Attach the table support to the underside of the
table by inserting the hooks into the slots.

e Setscrew
r Table support

Remove the extension table.
Place the assembled table on the machine.
Adjust the table height by turning the adjusting
screws.

t Adjusting screw

t

7

y

e

r

t

Machine Operating Buttons

qq

q Start/stop button

qq

Press this button to start or stop the machine. This button
can be used either in the ordinary sewing mode or
embroidery mode.
In the ordinary sewing mode, the machine starts running
slowly for the first few stitches it then runs at the speed
set by the speed control slider.
The machine runs slowly as long as this button is being
pressed.
The button turns red when the machine is running, and
green when it stops.

NOTE:

The start/stop button cannot be used in the ordinary
sewing mode when the foot control is connected.

w

q

ee

e Auto-lock button

ee

When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or
BR1-10, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop when the auto-lock button
is pressed.
When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sew to
the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and
stop automatically.
The machine will trim the threads automatically after
locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting option is
turned on (refer to page 90).

ww

w Reverse button

ww

When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or
BR1-10, the machine will sew in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed.
If stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or BR1-10 has been
selected and the foot control is not connected, the
machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed.
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.

tt

t Presser foot lifter button

tt

The presser foot will go up or go down by pressing this
button.
You can use also the presser foot lifter and knee lifter to
raise and lower the presser foot.

yy

y Thread cutter button

yy

Press this button when you finish sewing to trim the
threads. The needle bar and presser foot automatically
rise after trimming the threads.
Refer to page 29.

rr

r Needle up/down button

rr

The machine will always stop with the needle down
except when buttonholes, darning, tacking, eyelets or
monograms are selected.
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.

NOTES:

The thread cutter button does not function:

- soon after turning on the power.

- when the presser foot is raised with the foot lifter.

- when being pressed 4 times in a row.

8

t

y

t

Touch Panel Keys

CAUTION:

Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen with
hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like.
Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard
accessories.

qq

q Set mode key

qq

Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can
customize the machine settings to your preference.
The machine settings for common settings, ordinary
sewing, embroidery and language selection are available
in this mode.

ww

w Help movie key

ww

Press this key to view the on-screen movie about the
essential operations.

ee

e Mode switch key

ee

Press this key to enter into embroidery mode or to return
to ordinary sewing mode.

q

e

u

w

r

rr

r Lockout key

rr

Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the
machine, replacing the accessories etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons and keys
except for the presser foot lifter button are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press this key again.

tt

t Page keys

tt

Press the page key to display the next page or previous
page. Press and hold the page key to turn the pages
continuously.

yy

y Touch bar

yy

Press on the bar and slide to the right or left to display
the next page or previous page.

uu

u Touch ring

uu

Trace the ring clockwise or counterclockwise with your
finger tip or use the touch panel stylus to browse items
displayed on the visual touch screen.

9

Setting the Spool of Thread

Open the top cover.
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin.
Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against
the spool of thread.

NOTE:

Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools
of thread.

Extra spool pin

Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin
without unthreading the machine while working on a
sewing project.
Insert the extra spool pin into the hole in the foot
compartment as shown.
Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the
spool with the spool holder.

z

x

NOTE:

The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle sewing.

Winding the Bobbin

Removing the bobbin

CAUTION:

Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off.

z Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and

remove the hook cover.

x Remove the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

NOTE:

Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook
(marked with a “J”). Using other bobbins, such as
pre-wound paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems
and/or damage to the bobbin holder.

10

e

Winding the bobbin

q

z

c

w

r

q

x

w

e

z Pull the thread from the spool.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
into the guide slot.

q Guide slot

x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the

thread guide.
Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around
and under the guide plate.
Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it
with both hands.

w Thread guide
e Guide plate

c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from

the inside to the outside.
Turn the power switch on. Put the bobbin on the
bobbin winder spindle.
Push the bobbin to the right.
The LCD screen will show the bobbin winding sign.

r Hole

v

b

t

v Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and

start the machine.
Stop the machine when the bobbin has wound a few
layers, and cut the thread close to the hole in the
bobbin.

NOTE:

Set the speed control slider to the fastest position.

b Start the machine again.

Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound
and stops spinning.
Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position.
Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the thread
cutter.
t Thread cutter

NOTE:

For safety purposes, the machine will automatically stop

1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.

11

Inserting the bobbin

z

x

c

w

q

z Press the lockout key. Place the bobbin in the bobbin

holder with the thread running off counterclockwise.

q Lockout key

x Guide the thread into the front notch on the bobbin

holder.

w Front notch

c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the

tension spring blades.

e Tension spring blades

v

b

e

v Continue to draw the thread gently until the thread

slips into the side notch.

r Side notch

r

b Pull out about 10 cm (4”) of thread to the rear.

Reattach the hook cover plate.
Press the lockout key to unlock the machine.
t Hook cover

NOTE:

The threading chart is shown on the hook cover for your
reference.

t

12

v

x

z

Threading the Machine

Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever
to the highest position.
Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. The presser
foot will go down and the upper thread tension disks will
open.

q Lockout key

Pass the thread in the order from z to m.

c

y

b

n
m

x

e

z

r

c

r

w

q

z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot.

w Guide slot

x Draw the thread to the left and around the corner of

the guide toward you.
Pull the thread along the right channel.

e Corner of the guide
r Right channel

c Draw the thread down along the right channel and

around the bottom of the thread guide plate.
Pull the thread up along the left channel.

r Right channel
t Thread guide plate
y Left channel

b
n
m

i

t

o

v

u

v While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the

thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw
the thread forward to draw it into the eye of the take-up
lever.

u Eye of the take-up lever

b Then pull the thread down along the left channel

and through the lower thread guide.

i Lower thread guide

n Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide

from the left.

o Needle bar thread guide

m Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to

the next page).

13

Needle threader

x

z

q

w

NOTE:

The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle.
Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

Make sure the machine is locked out.

z Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

The threader hook comes out through the needle eye
from behind.

q Threader knob
w Threader hook

x Draw the thread from the left to the right, under the left

guide, threader hook and right guide.
Draw the thread around the right guide toward you.

e Left guide
r Right guide

c

v

e

r

c Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is

pulled up through the needle eye.

t Thread loop

t

v Pull the thread loop to take the thread end out through

the needle eye to the rear.

NOTE:

The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.

14

z

q

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread

Press the lockout key to unlock the machine. The presser
foot will go up.

z Hold the needle thread with your finger and press

the needle up/down button twice to pick up the
bobbin thread.

q Needle up/down button

x

c

x Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the

bobbin thread.

c Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the rear under

the presser foot.

15

q

Replacing Needles

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the
machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the
needle.

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key .

q Lockout key

r

w

e

Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter­clockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.

w Needle clamp screw

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.

e Flat side

When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw firmly with a screwdriver.

To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.

r Gap

Never use a blunt needle.

Fabric

Lawn

Fine

Medium

Heavy weight

NOTE:

1 x twin needle, 2 x blue needle (#11/75), 1 x red
needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple needle (#14/90) are
included in the needle case.

Georgette
Tricot

Sheeting
Jersey
Wool
Knit

Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting

Thread Needle

Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100

Silk #50
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic #50-80

Silk #30-50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50

#9/65-11/75
Blue needle

#11/75-14/90

Red needle

#14/90-16/100

Purple needle

16

Fabric and Needle Chart

• For general sewing, use needle size
#11/75 or #14/90.

• Fine threads and needles should be used
for sewing fine fabrics.

• In general, use the same thread for both
needle and bobbin.

• Use a blue needle for sewing fine fabrics,
stretch fabrics and buttonholes to prevent
skipped stitches.

• Use a purple needle for sewing thick
fabrics, denims and across the hem to
prevent skipped stitches.

• Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or
fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering.

• Always test the thread and needle size on
a small piece of the same fabric you will
use for actual sewing.

For embroidery:

• In general, use a blue needle

• Use a red needle for dense stitch embroidery.

• Janome bobbin thread for embroidery is
recommended for bobbin.

w

Replacing the Presser Foot

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the
machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the
presser foot.

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key .

q Lockout key

q

Raise the presser foot lifter.

w Presser foot lifter

e

t

r

Press the black lever on the backside of the foot holder.
The presser foot will snap off.

e Lever

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the lever, do not push it down.

y

Place the desired foot under the foot holder so that the
pin of the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the presser foot lifter to lock the foot in place.

r Pin
t Groove

Each foot is marked with an identification letter.

y Identification letter

17

e

w

q

Replacing the Foot Holder

Replace the foot holder, if you use the dual feed feet,
darning foot or embroidery foot.

CAUTION:

Press the lockout key to lockout the machine before
replacing the foot holder.

Removing the presser foot holder

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the
presser foot lifter.

q Lockout key
w Presser foot lifter

Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the presser foot
holder.

e Thumbscrew

NOTE:

Use the foot holders included in the standard accessories
only .

q

w

e

w

Attaching the dual feed holder

Attach the dual feed holder to the presser bar.

q Dual feed holder

Tighten the thumbscrew with your figers.
Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed drive.

w Dual feed link
e Upper feed drive

Lower the presser foot lifter. Lower the needle to the
lowest position by turning the hand wheel.

Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

18

w

Detaching and attaching the dual feed foot

Pull the foot toward you to remove it.

Insert the pins of the foot into the slits of the foot holder
and gently push the foot until it snaps into place.

q Pin
w Slit

q

q

w

Attaching the darning foot PD-H

Attach the darning foot PD-H to the presser bar by putting
the pin on the needle clamp screw.

q Pin
w Needle clamp screw

Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

Attaching the embroidery foot P

Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from
behind.
Refer to page 99.

19

q

Replacing the Needle Plate

Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing with the
dual feed foot and also when embroidering.

CAUTION:

Press the lockout key to lockout the machine before
replacing the needle plate.

Raise the needle and press the lockout key.
Press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser
foot.

q Lockout key

Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.
Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle
plate will snap off.

w Needle plate release lever

A message will appear warning that the needle plate is
not secured.
Remove the needle plate to the right.

w

Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.
Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.

Push down on the mark of the needle plate until it locks in
place.

Make sure the warning message disappears and the
straight stitch is automatically selected.

Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the
needle does not hit the needle plate.

Press the lockout key to unlock.

CAUTION:

Never press the needle plate release lever while running
the machine.

20

q

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot automatically goes down when you
begin sewing.
However, you can raise and lower the presser foot with
the presser foot lifter button, the presser foot lifter or the
knee lifter.

q Presser foot lifter button
w Presser foot lifter

w

You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4”) higher
than the normal up position by exerting more pressure
when lifting the presser foot lifter or knee lifter.
This helps you to place layers of thick fabrics or
embroidery hoops under the foot.

NOTE:

The presser foot cannot be lowered with the presser foot
lifter if the foot was raised with the presser foot lifter
button.
The knee lifter cannot be used in the embroidery mode.

Knee lifter

The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing
patchwork, quilting etc., since it allows you to handle the
fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.

w

Attaching the knee lifter

Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the
knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.

q Knee lifter
w Knee lifter socket

q

r

e

Adjusting the knee lifter

The angle of knee lifter can be adjusted to fit your knee.
Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out to
adjust the angle of the knee lifter.
Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar.

e Setscrew
r Angle bar

Using the knee lifter

Push the knee lifter with your knee to move the presser
foot up and down.
The knee lifter controls zigzag width of the variable
zigzag (refer to page 85).

NOTE:

Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching, otherwise the
fabric will not be fed smoothly.

21

q

w

q

Retractable Sewing Light

In addition to the twin LED lights, the machine is
equipped with a retractable light.

Slide the arm toward you by pulling the small tab on the
arm. The light will turn on automatically.
Adjust the angle of the light to illuminate the working
area.

q Small tab

Push back the arm to turn the light off and store it.

CAUTION:

Do not hit or exert excessive force to the arm of the
retractable sewing light to avoid damage when it is
extended.

Optic Magnifier

Use the magnifier to get a larger view of the needle area.

Attaching the magnifier

Hold the knob with your fingers and insert the pin into the
hole in the bottom of the face plate.
Push the magnifier up until it snaps to fit.
Adjust the angle to get the best view.

q Pin
w Hole

Removing the magnifier

If the magnifier is not in use, turn it to the left out of sight
or pull it down to remove.

CAUTION:

Do not use or leave the magnifier in the direct sunlight,
otherwise it may cause a fire or burn.
Do not hit or exert excessive force to the optic magnifier
to avoid damaging it when it is attached.

Automatic Foot Pressure Control

The presser foot pressure is automatically optimized for
each stitch pattern.
However you can adjust the foot pressure to suit your
specific sewing need in the setting mode (refer to page

91).

22

q

Mode Selection

When you turn the power switch on, the visual touch
screen will show the ordinary sewing mode after a few
seconds.
The machine is set for straight stitch sewing.

NOTE:

After turning on the power, it takes several seconds to
display the opening window.
(This is the required boot up procedure.)

w

e

To switch to the embroidery mode, first turn the power
switch off then attach the embroidery unit (refer to pages
96-97).
Turn the power switch on and press the mode switch key.

q Mode switch key

A confirmation message w will appear. Do not press the
OK key or X key . Open the carriage arm and a warning
message e will appear . Press the OK key to switch to
the embroidery mode and the carriage will move to the
starting position.
To switch back to the ordinary sewing mode, press the
mode switch key and follow the instructions in the
confirmation message.

On-screen Help Movie

Press the help key to open the help movie menu.
You can view movies on 4 topics of essential operations
of the machine.

q Help key

q

Select the help topic by pressing the thumbnail and the
movie window will open.

Press the play key to start the movie and press the pause
key to stop playing.
You can search the movie in forward or reverse direction
by pressing the fast forward key or rewind key .

w Play key
e Pause key
r Fast forward key
t Rewind key

Press the return key to return to the beginning of the
movie.

y Return key

Press the X key to close the current window.

w rty

e

23

ORDINARY SEWING MODE

q

w

Ordinary Stitch Patterns

In the ordinary sewing mode, there are 6 catego­ries available.

1. Utility stitches (U)

2. Buttonhole and specialty stitches (B)

3. Decorative and quilting stitches

4. Monogramming

5. Open file

6. Sewing applications
Press one of the icon keys to select the category.

NOTE:

In this manual, the pattern number refers to the
initial for each group or category.
For example pattern #15 in the buttonholes and
specialty stitches is referred to as pattern B15.

qq

q Utility stitches (U)

qq

You can select utility stitches for seaming,
overcasting, blind hemming, basting and shell
tucking.

e

(A) (H)

(Q) (S)

(BR) (D)

ww

w Buttonholes and specialty stitches (B)

ww

There are various styles of buttonholes, button
sewing stitches, darning, tacking, fly stitches and
eyelets available in this category.

ee

e Decorative and quilting stitches

ee

This category consists of the following 10 groups.

Applique stitches (A)
Heirloom stitches (H)
Quilting stitches (Q)
Satin stitches (S)
Bridge stitches (BR)
Decorative stitches (D)
Long stitches (L)
Pictograph stitches (P)
Play stitches (PL)
Created stitches (CS)

(L) (P)

(PL) (CS)

24

r

t

rr

r Monogramming

rr

You can program lettering as well as a
combination of characters and symbol pat­terns.

tt

t Open file

tt

You can open the pattern combinations saved
in the machine’s internal memory and USB
memory sticks.

y

yy

y Sewing applications

yy

You can select the appropriate stitch for a
specific sewing project and fabric type from the
designated applications in this category.

25

q

w

e r

Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode

qq

q Adjust key

qq

Press this key to open the manual setting window.
You can adjust the settings of the stitch width, stitch
length, thread tension, cloth guide position, foot height for
pivoting etc. (refer to pages 34-36).

ww

w Twin needle key

ww

Press this key to set the stitch width for twin needle
sewing (refer to page 59).
The key will be grayed out if the selected pattern is not
suitable for twin needle sewing.

ee

e Drop feed key

ee

This key is available only with the utility stitch group.
Press this key to drop or raise the feed dog.

rr

r Dual feed key

rr

Press this key for dual feed sewing (refer to page 31).

t

y

u i

o !0

tt

t Program key

tt

Press this key to program a pattern combination.
When this key is pressed, the cursor keys, delete key,
memory check key and save file key will appear.

yy

y Vertical mirror image key

yy

Press this key to sew a vertical mirror image of the
selected pattern.

uu

u Horizontal mirror image key

uu

Press this key to sew a horizontal mirror image of the
selected pattern.
The key will be grayed out if the mirror image is not
available for the selected pattern.

ii

i Delete key

ii

Press this key to delete the pattern from the pattern
combination.

oo

o Memory check key

oo

Press this key to view the stitch image of the entire
pattern combination.

!0!0

!0 Save file key

!0!0

Press this key to save the pattern combination as a file.

26

!3

!4

!3

!1

!2

!1!1

!1 Letter size key

!1!1

Press this key to select the letter size for monograms.

!2!2

!2 Letter case key

!2!2

Press this key to select upper case or lower case for
monograms.

!3!3

!3 Cursor keys

!3!3

Press one of the cursor keys to move the cursor up or
down.

!4!4

!4 Startover key

!4!4

This key will appear when you stop sewing.

If you stop sewing in the middle of a stitch pattern and
wish to sew the pattern again from the beginning, press
this key before you start sewing.
Press this key once to startover from the beginning of the
current pattern, or press this key twice to startover from
the beginning of the first pattern of the combination (refer
to page 62).

27

q

Utility Stitches

Straight stitches

Patterns U1 to U5 are straight stitches for seaming. Press
the pattern selection key for the desired stitch.

Starting to sew

Place the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle
plate. Lower the needle to the point where you want to
start.
Pull the needle and bobbin threads towards the rear and
lower the foot.

Press the start/stop button or foot control to start sewing.
Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide line letting
the fabric go naturally.

q Start/stop button

w

Sewing from the edge of thick fabric

The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the
horizontal position.
This is helpful when you start sewing at the extreme edge
of thick fabrics or for sewing across a hem.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you
wish to start sewing.
Lower the foot while pushing in the black button. The foot
is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping.
After a few stitches, the black button is released
automatically.

w Black button

Changing sewing direction

Stop the machine and press the presser foot lifter button
to raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing
direction as desired.
Start sewing in a new direction.

NOTE:

If you turn on the foot up option in the adjustment
window, the presser foot will automatically go up when
the machine stops (refer to page 35).

e

5/8”

Turning a square corner

To maintain a 5/8” seam allowance after turning a square
corner, use the cornering guide on the needle plate.
Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches the
cornering guide lines.
Press the foot lifter button and turn the fabric 90 degrees.
Start sewing in the new direction.

e Cornering guide

28

Securing seams

For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse button
and sew several reverse stitches.
The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and
hold the reverse button.

q Reverse button

Press the reverse button once when sewing the
lock-a-matic stitch (pattern U2) or locking stitch (pattern
U3) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop
automatically.

e

w

q

Cutting threads

To cut the threads after finishing sewing, press the thread
cutter button. The needle bar and presser foot will auto­matically go up after trimming the threads.

w Thread cutter button

NOTES:

The thread cutter button does not function when the
presser foot is up.
Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut specialized
or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work
well.

To use the thread cutter on the face plate, remove the
fabric and draw it to the back.
Pull the threads up and slip them between the thread
cutter and face plate from behind.
Pull the threads toward you to cut.

e Thread cutter

Using the seam guide lines

The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover
help you measure seam allowance.

NOTE:

The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
from the center needle position in millimeters and inches.

Angle scale on the needle plate

The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120
degrees.
Use the broken lines when piecing the patchwork pieces
with the 1/4” seam foot O.

29

Variety of straight stitches

U1 Straight stitch in center needle position

Use this stitch for seaming, rolled hemming etc.

U2 Lock-a-matic stitch

Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a
seam with backstitching.
When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse
button once.
The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four forward
stitches, and then stop sewing automatically.

U3 Locking stitch

This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch
is needed.
The machine will sew several locking stitches at the
beginning and continue sewing forward.
When you press the reverse button at the end of the
seam, the machine will sew several locking stitches in
place, then stop sewing automatically.

U4 Straight stitch in left needle position

Use this stitch to seam fabrics close to the edge.

U5 Triple stretch stitch

This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas
where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure
comfort and durability.
Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole
seams.
Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks
for extra strength.

U6, U7 Stretch stitches

These are narrow stretch stitches designed to eliminate
puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while
permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat.
Use U7 for seaming fine fabrics or stretch fabrics.

30

q

e

w

r

Sewing with the dual feed device

Patterns U1 to U4 and Q1 to Q7 can be sewn with the
dual feed device.

The dual feed device is extremely effective when sewing
hard to feed materials such as PVC coated fabric or
leather.
It also eliminates layer slippage.
The following 4 types of dual feed feet are available in the
standard accessories.

qq

q Dual feed foot AD (twin):

qq

For regular sewing with dual feed

ww

w Dual feed foot VD (single):

ww

For sewing narrow areas with dual feed

ee

e Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD (twin):

ee

For 1/4” seam piecing with dual feed

rr

r Dual feed zipper foot ED (single):

rr

For zipper application with dual feed

Attach the desired dual feed foot to the respective dual
feed holder and attach them to the machine (refer to page

18).
Press the dual feed key and select the desired pattern.

e

NOTE:

The patterns not suitable for dual feed sewing are grayed
out.
The dual feed key will gray out or not be indicated if you
selected a pattern not suitable for dual feed sewing.

Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at
the point where you wish to start.
Start sewing at medium speed.

When seaming plaid fabrics, match the plaids of the
upper and lower layers and pin them together.

Dual feed balancing dial

The dual feed balancing dial should be set at “0”,
however you may need to adjust the dual feed balance
depending on the type of fabric.

Check the feed balance by test sewing on a scrap piece
of the fabric you intend to use.

w

q

(A): If the lower layer puckers, turn the dual feed
balancing dial toward “+”.

(B): If the upper layer puckers, turn the dual feed
balancing dial toward “–”.

q Upper layer
w Lower layer
e Dual feed balancing dial

31

U8 Basting

See page 78 for sewing instructions.

Zigzag stitches

U9, U10 Zigzag stitches

Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs
including overcasting. These stitches can be used on
most woven fabrics.
A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique.

U11, U12 Multiple zigzag stitches

These stitches are used for mending tears.

32

Variety of overcasting stitches

U11, U12 Multiple zigzag stitch: Zigzag foot A

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 adequate seam
allowance. After sewing, trim off the seam allowance
closer to the stitches.

U13 Overcasting stitch: Overedge foot M
This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and
overcast edges of fabrics.
Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and
sew.

U14 Knit stitch: Overedge foot M
This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as
synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the
greatest amount of elasticity and strength.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and
sew.
For better results, use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving
an adequate seam allowance.
After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the
stitches.

U15 Double overedge stitch: Overedge foot M
This stitch is excellent for fabrics that tend to fray
extensively such as linens and gabardines.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and
sew.
Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over
the edge to insure that the fabric will not ravel.

U16 Overlock stitch: Overedge foot M
This stitch finishes the edges of fabric in a way similar to
a commercial overlocking machine for a professional
look.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and
sew.
The stitch width cannot be adjusted.

U17 Overlock stitch: Overedge foot M
This stitch is used for overcasting knits and stretch
fabrics. Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot
and sew.

33

q

Manual Stitch Settings

When you press the adjust key , the screen
shows the manual setting window.

q Adjust key

You can alter the stitch width (or needle drop
position of the straight stitches), stitch length and
needle thread tension.
Press the “+” or “–” key beside the setting you
wish to change.

Altering needle drop position (straight
stitches)

Press the “+” key to move the needle drop
position to the right.
Press the “–” key to move the needle drop
position to the left.

Altering stitch width

Press the “+” key to increase the stitch width.
Press the “–” key to decrease the stitch width.

NOTE:

The adjustable range of patterns U6, U7, U9-U12
and U27 is 0.0 to 7.0.

Altering stitch length

Press the “+” key to increase the stitch length.
Press the “–” key to decrease the stitch length.

34

Adjusting thread tension

This machine is equipped with automatic
thread tension control, which optimizes the
tension balance for the selected stitch pat­tern.

Balanced thread tension
Straight stitch: Both needle and bobbin

threads interlock between the layers.
Zigzag stitch: The needle thread appears

slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

However you may need to manually adjust
the tension balance depending on the sewing
conditions, or you can fine-tune the thread
tension to suit your preference.

w

q

q

q Press the “+” key if the tension is too loose.
w Press the “–” key if the tension is too tight.

Foot up for pivoting

If this option is turned on, the presser foot will
automatically go up when the machine stops.
This feature is very useful when turning
corners.

Press the foot-up key to turn this option on or
off.

q Foot-up key

NOTE:

Height of the foot can be altered in the
ordinary sewing setting mode (refer to page

91).

35

r

q

e

Cloth guide

CAUTION:

Always leave sufficient space to the left of the machine
when using the cloth guide.
Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonhole foot R
is attached.
The extension table cannot be opened when the cloth
guide is in use.

t

w

Attaching the cloth guide

Insert the pin on the cloth guide into the carriage hole.
Turn the attaching knob clockwise to secure the cloth
guide.

q Pin
w Cloth Guide
e Carriage Hole
r Attaching knob

Setting the cloth guide position

Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window.
Press the cloth guide key.

t Cloth guide key

The visual touch screen will show a warning message.
Press the OK key.

The cloth guide adjustment window will open.
Press the or key to move the cloth
guide to the desired position.
The cloth guide will move the distance indicated on the
key .
The cloth guide position is indicated on the scale bar and
the distance from the center needle drop position is
indicated in millimeters or inches.

u y

Press the OK key to register the setting and close the
cloth guide adjustment window.

NOTE:

The machine will not run if the cloth guide adjustment
window is open.

Press the default key to return the cloth guide to the
default position (15 mm or 5/8”).

y Default key

Make sure to return the carriage to the stored position by
pressing the cloth guide storage key and remove the
cloth guide after you finish sewing.

u Cloth guide storage key

Overcasting with the Cloth Guide

Select pattern U13 and use the overedge foot M.
Set the cloth guide position at 5.0 mm (7/32”) and sew.

36

Other utility stitches
U18, U19 Blind hemming

See page 70 for sewing instructions.

U20 Shell tuck

See page 71 for sewing instructions.

U21 Visible hemming

Select pattern U21.

Fold and press a single hem. Place the fabric with the
right side up.
Sew along the fold at the desired depth.
Trim the excess on the wrong side.

U26, U27 Backward stitches

U26 and U27 are backward stitches.
Use these stitches if it is hard to guide the fabric while
pressing the reverse button.
The machine sews in reverse without pressing the
reverse button so that you can guide the fabric with both
hands.

37

This page is intentionally left blank.

38

Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches

V ariety of buttonholes

B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole

This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics.
The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot.

B2 Auto (Square) buttonhole

This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole, but you can
manually set the buttonhole size and the machine memorizes it to sew buttonholes of
the same size.

B3 Round end buttonhole

This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and
children's clothes.

B4 Fine fabric buttonhole

This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine, delicate fabrics such as
fine silk.

B5 Keyhole buttonhole

The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. It is also
suitable for larger and thicker buttons.

B6 Rounded keyhole buttonhole

This buttonhole is used for thicker buttons on medium weight fabrics.

B7 T ailored buttonhole

This durable buttonhole is used with thick buttons and heavy fabrics.

B8 Keyhole buttonhole (tapered reinforced end)
This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing, woven cloth etc.

B9 Keyhole buttonhole (heavy reinforced end)
This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing, jackets, particularly men's wear, woven
cloth etc.

B10 Stretch buttonhole

This buttonhole is suitable for stretch fabrics. It can also be used as a decorative
buttonhole.

B11 Knit buttonhole

This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics. It can also be used as a decorative button­hole.

B12 Antique buttonhole

This buttonhole looks like the heirloom stitch. It has an attractive handmade appear­ance and makes a nice decorative buttonhole.

B13 Welted buttonhole

This is a template pattern for the hand sewn welted (bound) buttonhole.

NOTE:

B3-B13 are sensor buttonholes and the sewing procedure is the same as for B1.

39

z
x

q

B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole

z Pull open the button holder of the automatic

buttonhole foot R, and place the button in the button
holder. Push it tightly against the button.
q Button holder

NOTE:

Use the blue needle for sewing buttonholes on fine to
medium fabrics.

x Attach the buttonhole foot. Raise the presser foot.

Insert a corner of fabric under the foot. Press the
needle up/down button twice. Remove the fabric to the
left to draw the threads to the left under the foot.

NOTES:

The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing a
button into the button holder on the foot.
Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric.
Check the length of the test buttonhole, and adjust the
buttonhole length if necessary by turning the adjusting
screw on the buttonhole foot.
To increase the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting
screw to move the marker toward “L”.
To decrease the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting
screw to move the marker toward “S”.

w Adjusting screw
e Marker

w

c
v

r

e

c Place the fabric under the buttonhole foot. Lower the

needle at the starting point by turning the hand wheel.
Lower the buttonhole foot and pull down the
button hole lever as far as it will go.

r Buttonhole lever

v Press the start/stop button to sew the buttonhole.

NOTE:

A warning message will appear and the machine will stop
automatically if you start the machine without pulling
down the buttonhole lever.
Press the X key, pull down the buttonhole lever and start
again.
Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front
stopper, otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or
the left and right lengths will be different.

t No gap

NOTE:

Use the stabilizer plate when sewing knits, stretch fabrics
or other unstable fabrics (refer to page 43).

t

40

b

b The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the

sequence shown. When the buttonhole is finished,
the machine will stop automatically with the needle in
the up position.
Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric.

m

n

n Place a pin just below the bartack at each end to

prevent accidentally cutting the threads. Cut the
opening with the seam ripper. Use an eyelet puncher
to open a keyhole buttonhole.

m After you finish buttonhole sewing, push the

buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.

Patterns B3 to B13 are sensor buttonholes and the
sewing procedure is the same as for buttonhole B1.

However, the sewing sequence varies depending on the
type of the buttonhole.

Double layer buttonhole

To make a sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of button­hole stitches over the previous stitches.
After the buttonhole is finished, simply start the machine
again.
Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever.

41

q

w

e

Manual settings

Press the adjust key and the manual setting window will
open.

qq

q Altering buttonhole opening width

qq

Press the “+” key to make the buttonhole opening wider.
Press the “–’’ key to make the buttonhole opening
narrower.

ww

w Altering buttonhole width

ww

Press the “+” key to increase the buttonhole width.
Press the “–” key to decrease the buttonhole width.

ee

e Altering buttonhole stitch density

ee

Press the “+” key to make the buttonhole stitches less
dense.
Press the “–” key to make the buttonhole stitches denser.

Press the OK key to register the settings.

q

w

e

42

Using the Stabilizer Plate

Use the stabilizer plate when sewing knits, stretch fabrics
or other unstable fabrics.

z

x

q

w

z Insert the tab of the stabilizer plate q into the slot w

of the buttonhole foot.

q Stabilizer plate
w Slot

x Place the button on the button holder of the foot.

Attach the buttonhole foot to the machine.
Insert the fabric between buttonhole foot and stabilizer
plate. Press the needle up/down button twice and
remove the fabric to the left to draw both needle
and bobbin threads between the foot and stabilizer
plate.

c

c Place the fabric between the buttonhole foot and

stabilizer plate. Lower the needle into the starting
point by turning the hand wheel.
Lower the foot and buttonhole lever.
Start the machine.

NOTE:

The sewing procedure is exactly the same as that for B1
sensor (square) buttonholes.

43

B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole

Pull the button holder all the way out.
Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric.
Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle at
the starting point.
Lower the foot and start sewing.

NOTE:

You do not need to pull down the buttonhole lever.
If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size
permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot R, use satin
stitch foot F.

Step-1

Sew the left side up to the required buttonhole length and
stop the machine. Then press the reverse button.

Step-2

Start sewing again, and the machine sews back with a
straight stitch.
Stop the machine when you reach the starting point.
Then press the reverse button.

44

Step-3

Start sewing again, and the machine sews the front
bartack and right side of the buttonhole.
Stop the machine when you reach the ending point.
Then press the reverse button.

Step-4

Start sewing again, and machine sews the back bartack
and locking stitches then stops automatically with the
needle in the up position.

When the buttonhole is finished, a message will appear.

To make the next buttonhole, position the fabric and start
sewing again. The message disappears and the machine
sews another buttonhole identical to the first one then
stops automatically.

To sew another buttonhole in a different size press the X
key .

NOTE:

To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to the instructions on
page 41.

45

Other buttonholes

B3, B4 Round end and fine fabric buttonholes

The sewing procedure is the same as that of B1 square
(sensor) buttonhole (refer to page 40).

NOTE:

The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.5 to 5.5.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.3 to 1.0.

B5-B9 Keyhole buttonholes

The sewing procedure is the same as B1 square (sensor)
buttonhole (refer to page 40).
Use an eyelet punch to open the keyhole buttonhole.

NOTE:

The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 5.5 to 7.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.3 to 1.0.

B10, B12 Stretch and Antique buttonholes

The sewing procedure is the same as B1 square (sensor)
buttonhole (refer to page 40).
The sewing steps are as shown.

NOTE:

The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.5 to 7.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.5 to 1.0 (B10),
from 0.5 to 2.5 (B12).

B11 Knit buttonhole

The sewing procedure is the same as B1 square (sensor)
buttonhole (refer to page 40).

NOTE:

The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.5 to 7.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.7 to 1.2.

46

This page is intentionally left blank.

47

w

B13 Welted buttonhole (Bound buttonhole)

A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or
patch of fabric to the buttonhole.
Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored
garments, but are not recommended for sheer or
delicate fabrics where the patch might show through or
add bulk.

z

x

c

q

q

e

w

e

z Baste a patch to the garment fabric with the right

sides together.

q Wrong side of patch
w Right side of garment fabric

x Select pattern B13.

Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together.
Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the
patch out through the slit to the other side.

q Wrong side of patch
w Right side of garment fabric
e Right side of patch

r

c Pull out the patch until the right side of the patch is

showing. Use an iron to press both corner ends until
they are squared off.

e Right side of patch
r Wrong side of garment fabric

v

b

n

e

e

q

r

w

v Fold back each side of the patch to form buttonhole

lips.

q Wrong side of patch
e Right side of patch

b Press both folds with an iron.

e Right side of patch
r Wrong side of garment fabric

n Baste both edges of the seam with a needle and

thread by hand.
w Right side of garment fabric

48

m

t

r

m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back

and forth beside the original seam to secure flaps of
the patch.

r Wrong side of garment fabric
t Sew back and forth

,

.

⁄0

q

e

r

t

w

r

y

, Fold over the end of fabric and sew back and forth

three times over the triangular end.

q Wrong side of patch
w Right side of garment fabric
r Wrong side of garment fabric

. The patch should be cut 1 to 1.5 cm (7/16” – 5/8”)

away from the hole. The corners should be cut
rounded off as shown.

e Right side of patch
r Wrong side of garment fabric

⁄0 Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment

fabric. Mark the 4 corners with pins as shown.

t Facing
y Garment fabric

⁄1

t

⁄2

t

⁄3

y

y

y

⁄1 Turn all the layers over and cut the buttonhole

opening on the facing in the same way as step x.
Four marker pins show you the corner points on the
facing. Fold back each flap between the facing and
patch.

t Facing
y Garment fabric

⁄2 Stitch around the opening with a needle and thread as

shown.

t Facing
y Garment fabric

⁄3 The welted buttonhole is complete.

y Garment fabric

49

w

q

Corded buttonhole

To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same
procedure as for B1 square (sensor) buttonhole.

Select pattern B1.

Place the button on the button holder on the buttonhole
foot.
Hook a filler cord on the spur on the front of the foot.
Bring the ends of cord toward back and under the foot.
Bring up the ends of the cord and insert both ends
between the ribs and metal plate.

q Spur
w Metal plate

Set the stabilizer plate as necessary and attach the
buttonhole foot.

Lower the needle into the fabric where the buttonhole will
start.
Lower the foot and buttonhole lever.
Start the machine to sew the buttonhole over the cord.
The machine stops automatically when finished.

Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the
sewing threads only.

Cut the filler cord at both ends as close to the
buttonhole as possible.

NOTES:

Do not adjust the opening width wider than 0.8.
Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness
of the cord used.
To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to the instructions
on page 41.

Specialty stitches
B14 Button sewing

See page 79 for sewing instructions.

50

z

B15 Darning

z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the

button holder all the way out.

x Start the machine and sew to the required length, then

press the reverse button. This sets the darning length.
Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.

q Required length

x

q

0.9 cm

c

c Sew another layer of darning over the first layer, at a

right angle to it.

NOTE:

The maximum darning length is 2 cm (3/4”) and the
maximum width is 0.9 cm (3/8”).

To sew the same size darning

When finished sewing, a confirmation message will
appear.
Simply start the machine to sew another darning in the
same size.
To sew the next darning in a different size, press the X
key .

To sew a shorter darning

Sew the first line to the desired length and stop the
machine.
Press the reverse button and start the machine again.
The machine will sew the rest of the darning and stop
automatically.

To adjust the evenness of darning stitches:

You can correct unevenness of darning stitches by
pressing the “–” or “+” key in the adjusting window.
If the left corner is lower than the right side, press the “–”
key to correct it, and vice versa.

51

Fly stitches (B17 to B20)

The fly stitch is a triangle tacking stitch for use on a
zipper fly bottom and on the side pockets of men's pants.

q

Attach the satin stitch foot F.

T o sew:

Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at
the starting point.
Sew the stitch until the machine stops automatically.

q Starting point

Eyelets (B21 to B25)

The eyelet is used for belt holes, etc.

Attach the satin stitch foot F.

T o sew:

Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle to
the starting point.
Sew until the machine stops automatically.

q Starting point

q

Open the eyelet with an awl, puncher or pointed
scissors.

To correct the shape of an eyelet:
If the eyelet is open, press the “–” key.
If the eyelet overlaps, press the “+” key .

52

This page is intentionally left blank.

53

Decorative Stitches

The patterns in this section are classified into 10 groups.
These patterns are programmable and you can make a
pattern combination.

Applique stitches (A): 2 pages

Stitches in this group are for applique.
(Refer to page 81.)

Heirloom stitches (H): 3 pages

This group provides heirloom stitches and cross stitches
for craft sewing and home décor.

Quilting stitches (Q): 5 pages

Stitches in this group are for patchwork and quilting.
(Refer to pages 82-85.)

Satin stitches (S): 2 pages

The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times
their original length while the stitch density remains the
same.
(Refer to page 57.)

54

Bridge stitches (BR): 1 page

Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches
after a stitch pattern.
The number beside the stitch image on the straight stitch
key indicates the stitch count of a programmable unit.
Patterns BR9, BR10 and BR12 will inherit the needle
drop position and stitch length of the previous pattern in
the programmed pattern combination.

Decorative stitches (D): 8 pages

More than 100 attractive patterns are available in this
group.

Long stitches (L): 2 pages

Patterns in this group are ideal for decorating garments
and for adding border trims.

Pictograph stitches (P): 2 pages
Play stitches (PL): 1 page

There are many cute designs, fancy motifs and
calligraphy available in these groups.

Created stitches (CS)

In this section, you can select original stitch patterns
created with Stitch Composer.
Refer to page 58 for how to transfer created stitch
patterns from the PC to the machine.

55

Quilting(Q)

w

w

q

q

Using the quilting guide bar

The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel,
evenly spaced rows of stitches.

Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the back of
the foot holder. Slide the quilting guide bar and set it to
the desired spacing.

q Quilting guide bar
w Hole

Sew rows of stitches while tracing the previous row of
stitches with the quilting guide bar.

Q1-Q3 Patchwork piecing

Patterns Q1 to Q3 are special stitches for seaming
patchwork pieces.

q

Patterns Q2 and Q3 are for patchwork piecing with 1/4”
and 7 mm seam allowances respectively.
Use the 1/4” seam foot O or dual feed quilt piecing foot
OD.
Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sew
while guiding the edge of fabric along the guide.

q Guide

Q72-Q77 Hand-look quilt stitches

Patterns Q72 to Q77 are special stitches for quilting
which look like hand sewn stitches.

Use a transparent nylon thread for the needle and
ordinary sewing thread for the bobbin.
The bobbin thread is pulled up on the right side of the
fabric and the stitches look as if they were sewn by hand.

56

S1-S29 Decorative satin stitches

q

r

w

e

Patterns S1 to S29 are decorative satin stitches for
which the pattern length can be elongated without
changing the stitch density.

Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window.

q Adjust key

Press the “+” key to elongate the stitch pattern.

w “+” key (elongation)

To reduce the elongation ratio, press the “–” key.

e “–” key (elongation)
Press the OK key to register the elongation ratio.
The pattern can be elongated up to 5 times the original

length.
The elongation ratio is indicated in the box.

r Elongation ratio

X1 X2 X3 X4 X5

You can also alter stitch density and stitch width.

57

q

Created stitches (CS)

Original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer are
saved in this group.

Insert the USB memory containing the original stitch
patterns and press the import key.

q Import key

Select “USB1” or “USB2” and the folder list will appear.
Select the desired folder to open and the file list will
appear.

w

Select the desired file and the original stitch pattern is
saved and the pattern selection key is created.

You can select, program and sew these patterns the
same way as with the built-in stitch patterns.

To delete the pattern, press the delete key and select the
pattern to delete.
A confirmation message will appear. Press the OK key to
delete the pattern.

w Delete key

NOTES:

Up to 30 patterns can be saved in this group.
Twin needle and horizontal mirror options are not
available for the created stitches.

58

b

v

x

c

z

Twin Needle Sewing

Some of the utility stitches and decorative stitches can be
sewn with a twin needle.

w

Replace the needle with the twin needle supplied with the
standard accessories.

CAUTION:

Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key before
changing the needle.
Do not use twin needles other than one included in the
standard accessories, otherwise the needle may hit the
needle plate, foot or hook and break.

q Lockout key
Insert the extra spool pin into the hole in the foot storage

compartment.
Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the
spool with the spool holder.

w Extra spool pin
Draw both threads from the spools and pass them

through the threading points from z to b .
Make sure that the two strands of thread from the spools
do not get tangled.

e

q

NOTE:

Threading from points 1 to 5 is the same as for a single
needle (refer to page 13).

Slip one of the threads through the needle bar thread
guide on the left, and the other one on the right.
Thread the needles from front to back.

NOTE:

The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.
Press the twin needle key and select the desired pattern.

Patterns not suitable for twin needle sewing cannot be
selected (pattern selection keys are grayed out).
Buttonholes and specialty stitches, monogram and
sewing application cannot be selected.

e Twin needle key

NOTES:

When you sew patterns with the twin needle, test the
stitches first before you sew on the garment.
Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle
sewing.
Use the threads #60 or finer.
When changing the sewing direction, raise the needle
and presser foot then turn the fabric (foot up for pivoting
option is not available when the twin needle is selected).

After twin needle sewing is finished, press the twin
needle key and the warning message will appear.
Press the OK key and replace the twin needle with a
single needle.

59

r

r

q

w

e

t

Programming a Pattern Combination

The patterns in the decorative stitch category and
monograms can be programmed to make a pattern
combination.

Press the program key and select as many patterns as
you wish to program.
You can program up to 100 patterns in each combination.
The images of programmed patterns are shown on the
left side of the LCD screen.

q Program key

Mirror image of patterns

To sew or program the pattern as a mirror image, press
the vertical mirror key or horizontal mirror key, then
select the desired patterns.

w Vertical mirror key
e Horizontal mirror key

NOTE:

Mirror image key is grayed out if the selected pattern
cannot be turned over.

To view the entire pattern combination, press the cursor
key to scroll over the pattern combination or press the
memory check key to show the entire pattern
combination at a glance.

r Cursor keys
t Memory check key

Bridge Stitches

Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches
after a stitch pattern.
If you want more space between French knots (D6), for
example, insert pattern BR10 after pattern D6.
Four counts of straight stitches are added to pattern D6.

NOTE:

Patterns BR9, BR10 and BR12 will inherit the stitch
length and needle drop position of the previous pattern in
the pattern combination.

60

e

r

q

w

Editing a pattern combination

Deleting the pattern

The pattern before the cursor or shown in red is deleted
by pressing the delete key.

q Cursor

w Delete key

To delete a pattern in the middle of a combination, press
the cursor key to select the pattern you wish to delete.
The stitch image of the selected pattern turns red. Press
the delete key to delete the selected pattern.

e Cursor key

r Selected pattern

e

Inserting the pattern

Press the cursor key to select the pattern next to where
you wish to insert a pattern. Enter the desired pattern to
insert it before the selected pattern.

t Inserted pattern

t

61

Startover key

This is a 2-way function key to start sewing a pattern
combination over from the beginning.

w

r

w

q

e

When you stop sewing a pattern combination, the
startover key is activated.
The key shows a triangle and single bar that means the
machine will start over from the current pattern.

When you press the startover key, the key will change
and show a triangle and double bar that means the
machine will start over from the first pattern of the
combination.

Current pattern startover

If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the
current pattern, press the startover key once and start the
machine.

q Startover key (current pattern)
w Current pattern

First pattern startover

If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the first
pattern of the combination, press the startover key twice
and start the machine.

e Startover key (first pattern)
r First pattern

q

Checking pattern combination length

You can check the total length of the pattern combination
by pressing on the stitch image indicated in the left
window.

The readout of the total length is a theoretical value and
the actual length may vary depending on sewing

conditions.

If the actual length differs considerably from the readout,
measure the actual length and enter the nearest value by
pressing the “+” or “–” key .

q Actual length

The readout is adjusted automatically when calculating
the length of other pattern combinations.

62

w

q

Monogramming

You can program letters and symbol designs for
monogramming.

Press the monogram key and the font selection window
will open.

q Monogram key

You can select one of 3 fonts and symbol designs.
Select the desired font or symbol by pressing the
corresponding key.

w Block font key

e Script font key

r Broadway font key

t Symbol key

e

r

t

y

u

i

o

!0 !1

The monogram mode window will open.

Function keys

yy

y Cursor key

yy

Press the cursor key to move the cursor up or down.

uu

u Letter size key

uu

Press this key to select the full size (L) or small size (S).

ii

i Letter case key

ii

Press this key to select the upper case or lower case.

y

oo

o Delete key

oo

Press this key to delete the selected character or symbol
(refer to page 61).

!0!0

!0 Memory check key

!0!0

Press this key to view the entire monogram (refer to
page 60).

!1!1

!1 File save key

!1!1

Press this key to save the monogram as a data file (refer
to page 65).

NOTE:

Numbers, signs and European letters are available on
pages 2 through 5.

63

q

Programming a monogram

Simply enter the characters by pressing the
corresponding keys to program a monogram.
Example 1: “Quilt” in Block font

Select Block font. Enter “Q”.

Press the letter case key to select lower case.

q Letter case key

Enter “u”, “i”, “l” and “t”.

Example 2: “

Press the monogram key and select symbol.
Enter a hollow heart.

Press the monogram key and select Broadway font.
Enter “C”.

Press the letter case key and select lower case letters.
Enter “a” and “f”.

Press the next page key to go to page 4 of 5.
Enter “é”.

Café” in Broadway font

NOTES:

Use a blue tip needle for sewing a monogram.
Apply a tear away backing to fine fabrics or stretch
fabrics.
Test sew to check the sewing results.

64

w e

q

Saving a Pattern Combination

The pattern combination and monogram can be saved
as a file in the machine’s internal memory or the USB
memory stick.
The machine has two USB ports for memory sticks.

Press the save file key after programming a pattern
combination, and the save file window will open.

q Save file key

Select the location to where you wish to save the pattern
combination.
The “Ordf” folder is shown.

Select the “Ordf” folder and the file name is assigned

automatically starting from M_001.....in order.

Press the OK key to save the file under the assigned
name.

w File name

If you wish to assign a unique name to the file, press the
rename key and the keyboard window will open.

e Rename key

NEW

Enter a new name and press the OK key to change the
file name.
Press the OK key and the file is saved under the new
name.

r

Creating a new folder

Select a location for a new folder and press the new
folder key . The keyboard window will open.
Enter a folder name and press the OK key.
The new folder is created under the assigned name.

r New folder key

t

Changing the folder name or file name

Press the rename key and select the folder or file for
which you wish to change its name. The keyboard
window will open.
Enter the new name and press the OK key.
The name of the folder or file will change.

t Rename key

65

q

Opening a Pattern Combination

You can open the pattern combination and monogram
saved in the machine’s internal memory or the USB
memory stick.

Press the open file key and the open file window will
open.

q Open file key

Select the memory location, either the machine’s internal
memory or a USB memory stick.
The “Ordf” folder will appear.

NOTE:

If you created any folders before, those folders will also
appear.

Select the desired folder and the file list will appear.

Select the desired file.

The screen will return to the ordinary sewing window
showing the saved pattern combination or monogram.

66

q

e

t

u

w

r

y

i

Sewing Application

Sewing application is a unique feature that provides you
with 12 useful sewing applications.

Press the sewing application key and the sewing
application menu will open. Press the next page key to
show the second page of the menu.

The 12 sewing applications are as follows:

q Seaming
w Overedge
e Blind Hem & Shell Tuck
r Rolled Hem
t Zipper Sewing
y Gathering

u Basting
i Button Sewing
o Tacking
!0 Applique
!1 Patchwork
!2 Quilting

o

!1

!0

!2

67

Seaming

There are 4 types of stitches for seaming in this group.

q

q

e

w

w

r

qq

q Woven

qq

Straight stitches for seaming regular woven fabrics.

ww

w Stretch/Knit

ww

Narrow stretch stitches for seaming stretch or knit
fabrics.

e

r

ee

e Curve

ee

Short straight stitches for seaming curved line.

rr

r Topstitching

rr

Long straight stitch for topstitching with thick threads.

68

Overedge

qq

q Woven

qq

Overcasting stitch for regular woven fabrics.

ww

w Stretch/Knit

ww

Knit stitch for finishing raw edges of stretch or knit
fabrics.

q

e

q

w

w

r

ee

e Woven

ee

Overlock stitch similar to a professional overlocker stitch.

rr

r Heavy

rr

Double overedge stitch for preventing raw edges of
linens and gabardines from ravelling.

Refer to page 33 for how to sew.

e

r

69

Blind hem

Select “Blind Hem”.
The following 2 options are available.

q Woven
For blind hemming regular woven fabric

w Stretch/Knit
For blind hemming stretch or knit fabric.

(A)

e

(B)

q

w

y

t

r

e

To sew:

Attach the blind hem foot G.

Fold the fabric to form a hem leaving a 0.5 cm (1/4”)
allowance as shown.

e 0.5 cm (1/4”)

(A)Medium to heavy fabrics: The raw edge should be

overcasted.

(B)Fine fabrics: Fold the raw edge 1 cm (1/2”).

r 1 cm (1/2”)

Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side
of the guide on the foot. Lower the presser foot.
The needle should just pierce the folded edge when it
comes over to the left side.
Adjust the position of the needle drop if necessary.
Sew guiding the fold along the guide.

t Fold
y Guide

2.8 mm

After sewing is finished, open the fabric flat.
The seam on the right side of the fabric is almost
invisible.

Adjusting the needle drop position

Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window.

Press the “+” key in the upper row to move the needle
drop positions to the left.
Press the “–” key in the upper row to move the needle
drop positions to the right.
Press the OK key to register the settings.

The needle drop position will change, while the stitch
width (2.8 mm) remains consistent.
The distance between the left needle drop position and
guide of the foot is indicated in millimeters.

NOTE:

You can alter the stitch width by changing the right
needle drop position.

70

Altering blind hem stitch width

Press the “+” key in the lower row to increase the stitch
width.
Press the “–” key in the lower row to decrease the stitch
width.

NOTE:

You can move the left needle drop position with the “+” or
“–” key in the upper row.

Shell tuck

q

w

Select “Shell Tuck”.
The following 3 options are available.

q Small
Narrow shell tuck stitch

w Medium
Medium width shell tuck stitch

e Large
Regular shell tuck stitch

e

To sew:

Use a light weight fabric (Tricot, for example).
Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold.

Allow the needle to barely clear the folded edge to create
a shelled edge.

If you sew shell tucks, space the rows at least 1.5 cm
(5/8”) apart.

71

Rolled hem

q Straight Stitch
Rolled hemming with straight stitch

w Zigzag Stitch
Rolled hemming with narrow zigzag stitch

q

e

w

5 cm0.3 cm

e 4 mm & 6 mm
Rolled hemming using optional rolled hemming feet D1
and D2

To sew:

Attach the rolled hem foot D.

Fold the fabric edge twice to form a hem, 0.3 cm (1/8”)
wide and 5 cm (2”) long then press.

Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with the guide of
the foot. Turn the hand wheel to lower the needle to the
starting point.
Lower the foot and sew several stitches slowly while
pulling on the threads to assist feeding the fabric.

0.6 cm

Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric.
Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabric
into the curl of the foot.

Lower the foot and sew while lifting the edge of the fabric
to keep it feeding into the curl smoothly and evenly.

NOTE:

Trim the corners 0.6 cm (1/4”) to reduce bulk.

0.6 cm

72

Zipper sewing

qq

q Lapped zipper (Zipper 1)

qq

Lapped zipper application with the zipper foot E

q

e

r

wq

w

ww

w Lapped zipper (Zipper 2)

ww

Lapped zipper application with the dual feed zipper foot ED

ee

e Concealed zipper (Zipper 3)

ee

Concealed zipper application

Lapped zipper sewing

Press the lapped zipper icon and the zipper sewing
window will open.
Press the sewing step icon so the machine setting will be
automatically suited for each sewing step.

Fabric preparation

Add 1 cm (3/8˝) to the zipper size. This is the overall
opening size.
Mark the end of opening.

q Zipper size

w Opening size

e 1 cm (3/8”)

r End of opening

e

Lock-a Matic

Basting

Attach the zigzag foot A.

Lock-a-Matic

Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the
end of the opening leaving a 2 cm (3/4”) allowance.

t 2 cm (3/4”)

Basting

Baste the zipper opening.

t

73

q

w

Opening size

e

Sew left side

Attach the zipper foot E.
Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam
allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) fold.
Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place.

q 0.2-0.3 cm (1/8”)
w Zipper teeth
e Fold

Lower the foot onto the topside at the bottom of the
zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the
fold and the zipper tape.
Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the
bottom edge of the foot.

r

Sew through all layers next to the fold.

Stop 5 cm (2˝) before zipper foot E reaches the slider on
the zipper tape.

r 5 cm (2”)

Raise the foot and open the zipper. Lower the foot and
stitch the remainder of the seam.

Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the
right side of the fabric facing up.

74

1 cm

q

w

Basting

Replace the foot with the zigzag foot A.
Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.

q Basting

Sew right side

Replace the foot with the zipper foot E.
Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm (3/8˝).
Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding the
zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot.
Stop about 5 cm (2˝) from the top of the zipper.
Lower the needle into the fabric, raise the foot and
remove the basting stitches.

w Basting stitches

q

Open the zipper and move the slider to the rear of the
foot.

Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam
making sure the fold is even.

Remove the basting stitches.

75

Basting

Concealed zipper sewing

Press the concealed zipper icon and the window will
show the step-by-step icon keys.

Prepare a concealed zipper 2 cm (3/4”) longer than the
opening size.

Press the sewing step icon so the machine settings will
be automatically suited for each sewing step.

w

e

Lock-a-Matic

Attach the zigzag foot A. Place the right sides of the
fabric together and sew to the end of the opening with a
2 cm (3/4˝) seam allowance. Press the reverse button to
lock the seams.

q End of opening
w 2 cm (3/4”)

y

Lock-a-Matic

u

t

q

r

i

Basting

Baste the opening 0.3 cm (1/8”) inside of the seam line.

e 0.3 cm (1/8”)
Place the right zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in
place.
Fold up the left seam allowance to the bodice. Open the
zipper and put it on the right seam allowance with the
back side up.

r Zipper teeth

t Fold

y Left seam allowance

Right of teeth

Attach the concealed zipper foot Z.
Raise the zipper teeth on the right and lower the foot so
the left groove of the foot catches the zipper teeth.
Stitch through the zipper tape and fabric up to the end of
the opening.
Reverse the stitches to secure the seam.

u Left groove

i Zipper tape

76

2 cm (3/4”)

Stitching tape

Raise the foot and close the zipper.
Replace the foot with the zipper foot E.
Turn and fold the bodice to the right. Seam along the
edge of the left zipper tape and reverse the stitches 2 cm
(3/4”) before the zipper bottom.

Press the next page key to go to the next step.

r

0.3 cm

q

e

w

2 cm (3/4”)

q

Stitching tape

Turn and fold the bodice to the left. Seam along the edge
of the right zipper tape and reverse the stitches 2 cm (3/
4”) before the zipper bottom.

Left of teeth

Raise the foot and replace it with the concealed zipper
foot Z.
Remove the basting stitches.
Open zipper and insert the pull tab between fabric and
zipper tape to allow the slider to reach the stopper.

q Pull tab

Raise the zipper teeth on the left and lower the foot
so the right groove of the foot catches the zipper teeth.
Stitch through the zipper tape and fabric up to the
end of the opening. Reverse the stitches to secure
the seam.

w Zipper teeth
e Groove

Slide up the stopper to 0.3 cm (1/8”) below the end of the
opening and fasten the stopper with pliers.

r Stopper

77

Gathering

In addition to the regular gathering stitch, this section
offers you a special stitch for easing sleeve tops.

Easing a sleeve top

Sew a pair of lines, 3 mm (1/8”) apart, along the edge of
the sleeve top.

Pull the bobbin threads to contract the sleeve top
carefully, matching it with the armhole size.
Make sure not to make gathers in the sleeve top.

Basting

There are 2 basting stitches available in this section.

Basting (Auto)

This stitch is used for basting zipper tape or fitting of
garments.
Sew in the same way as that for straight stitch sewing.

Basting (Manual/Quilting)

Attach the darning foot PD-H.
When basting is selected, the feed dog lowers
automatically.

NOTE:

Refer to page 19 for how to attach the darning foot PD-H.

To sew

Hold the fabric taut and depress the foot control.
The machine will make one stitch and stop automatically.

Slide the fabric to the rear for the next stitch.

78

q

w

Button sewing

When attaching a button to thick fabric, you need to make
a shank by using the button shank plate.

The feed dog lowers automatically when selecting the
button sewing section.

Attaching the button sewing foot T

Make sure to press the lockout key to lock the machine.
Insert the rear pin of the foot into the rear groove of the
foot holder.

q Rear pin
w Rear groove

Gently lower the presser foot lifter while holding the foot
with your finger to fit the foot. Press the lockout key to
unlock the machine.

r

t

Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the
left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your
hand.
Insert the button shank plate under the button.
Lower the foot to hold the button in place, aligning the
direction of the button.

e Button shank plate

e

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the
needle bar swings to the right.
Press the “+” or “–” key so the needle enters into the right
hole of the button.

Start sewing and continue until the machine stops
automatically.

Remove the fabric from the machine.

Cut the all threads leaving at least 10 cm (4”) tails.
Trim the threads at the beginning close to the fabric.

Pass the needle thread at the end of stitching through the
left hole in the button, between the button and fabric.
Pull the needle thread to bring the bobbin thread up to
the right side of the fabric.

r Needle thread at the end
t Bobbin thread

Wind the threads to form a shank and knot them
together.

79

Tacking

Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt
carriers where extra strength is needed.

There are 3 auto tacking sizes and manual tacking
available.

Attach the satin stitch foot F.

q

w

Auto tacking

Lower the needle at the starting point and start sewing.
The machine will sew the tack of the selected size and
stop automatically when it is finished.

q Starting point

Manual tacking

Start the machine and sew to the required length, then
press the reverse button. This sets the tack length.
Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.

w Required length

w

NOTE:

The maximum length of tacking is 1.5 cm (5/8”).

To sew the same size tack

To sew another tack in the same size, simply start the
machine and sew until the machine stops automatically.

To sew the next tack in a different size, press the X key.

80

Applique

There are 6 types of applique stitches available in this
section.

RM

q

The letter above the stitch image denotes the baseline of
the needle drop position.
M: Middle (center)
R: Right

The baseline can be adjusted without changing the stitch
width by pressing the “+” or “–” key on the bottom row.

Pivoting at applique corners

When sewing an applique with sharp corners, you may
turn on the “Foot up for pivoting” option so that the
presser foot automatically goes up when the machine
stops.
Press the foot-up key to turn on this option

q Foot-up key

NOTE:

Make sure to stop the machine with the needle drops at
the outer edge of the applique.

w

e

Starting over from the corner

Press the startover key before sewing in the new
direction to sew from the beginning of the pattern.

w Startover key

Two options of startover are available for applique
stitches. Press the cornering key to select normal
startover or cornering startover.
The key icon will change to show which option is being
selected when pressing the key.

e Cornering key

Normal startover:

Sew a locking stitch then start sewing from the beginning
of the pattern.

Cornering startover:

Start sewing from the beginning of the pattern without a
locking stitch.

81

w

q

Patchwork

Patchwork piecing

There are 3 stitches for seaming patchwork pieces in
this section.

The default stitch length is set at 1.8 mm, ideal for
patchwork piecing, but you can fine tune the stitch length
by pressing the “+” or “–” key .

Attach 1/4” seam foot O, which helps you to keep a
constant 1/4” (6 mm) seam allowance.
Put 2 pieces of fabric with right sides together.
Place the patchwork pieces under the foot so that the
edge of the fabric matches the guide on the presser foot.

q Edges of fabric
w Guide on the 1/4” seam foot O

When you stop the machine, a message will appear.
Press OK key and the machine memorizes the seam
length to sew another piece of the same length.
Press the X key to sew in a different size.

82

q

e

t

w

r

y

Quilting

In this section, 6 types of useful stitches for quilting are
available.

qq

q Straight stitches (with dual feed)

qq
ww

w Clasp stitches

ww
ee

e Free motion quilting stitches

ee
rr

r Sculpture stitches (with dual feed)

rr
tt

t Hand-look quilt stitches

tt
yy

y Variable zigzag stitches

yy

Straight stitches

Straight stitches in this section are suitable for seaming
quilt layers using the dual feed foot.

w

q

Quilting guide bar

The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly
spaced rows of stitching.

Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the rear of the
foot holder.
Shift the quilting guide bar to the desired spacing.

q Quilting guide bar
w Hole

Sew rows of stitching while tracing the previous row of
stitches with the quilting guide bar.

Clasp stitch

You can close quilt layers and batting using the clasp
stitch.
Use the satin stitch foot F.
The machine sews one unit of the pattern and
automatically stops with the needle in up position when
completed.

83

q

Free quilting

For ordinary and bulky quilts, select the upper stitches
and use the darning foot PD-H (refer to page 19 for how
to attach the darning foot).
Select the lower stitches for flatter quilts and use the free

quilting foot QC, QO or QV.

One stitch off

The machine stops automatically after sewing one stitch
so that you can bring the bobbin thread up to avoid it
from bunching up on the wrong side of the fabric.

Hold the needle thread and sew one stitch and the
machine stops automatically.
Pull the needle thread up to bring the bobbin thread up.

Hold both the needle and bobbin threads and sew
several stitches to secure the threads.
You can trim the thread tails with scissors.
The machine will stitch continuously when you resume
sewing.

If you wish to start sewing without “one stitch off”, press
the one stitch off key to cancel this function.
The key icon changes to .
When “one stitch off” is active, the key icon shows .

q One stitch off key

To Sew

Sew at medium speed while guiding the fabric with your
hands.
Move the quilt 3 mm or less per stitch.

Refer to page 79 (button sewing foot) for how to attach
the free quilt feet.

Sculpture stitches

These stitches are used to accentuate design outlines
and to create a mock hand-quilt.

Use the dual feed foot AD.

84

Hand-look quilt stitches

Use a transparent nylon thread for the needle and

ordinary sewing thread for the bobbin.

The bobbin thread is pulled up on the right side of the

fabric and the stitches will look as if sewn by hand.

Variable zigzag

This unique feature allows you to control zigzag width

with the knee lifter while you are guiding the fabric with

your hands.

Select “Center 1” or “Left 1”, using the darning foot PD-H

for sewing quilt layers.

Select “Center 2” or “Left 2”, using the clear view free quilt

foot QV for sewing flat and firm fabrics.

Attach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric if

needed.

Sew at slow to medium speed while guiding the fabric

with your hands and controlling the stitch width with your

knee.

NOTE:

When the machine stops, you can raise and lower the

presser foot with the knee lifter.

85

q w e

r

CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS

Press the set mode key to enter the machine setting
mode.
You can select various options and customize the
machine settings to suit your personal preference.

t Set mode key

Press one of the 4 keys to select the mode to customize.

qq

q Common Setting Mode

qq

In this mode, you can customize the machine settings
and options for both ordinary sewing and embroidery.

ww

w Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode

ww

In this mode, you can customize the machine settings
and options for ordinary sewing.

ee

e Embroidery Setting Mode

ee

In this mode, you can customize the machine settings
and options for embroidery. (refer to pages 128-130 for
operation).

t

rr

r Language Selection Mode

rr

In this mode, you can select the desired language for the
screen messages.

Registering the Custom Settings

After customizing the settings, press the OK key to
enable the new settings.
To cancel the changes to the settings, press the X key
and the setting mode window will close.

86

Common Setting Mode

qq

q Screen Contrast

qq

You can adjust the contrast of the LCD screen by
pressing the “+” or “–” key .

r

t

q

w

e

(A)

ww

w Sound Volume

ww

The buzzer sound can be adjusted by pressing the “+” or
“–” key .
Set the value to “0” to mute the buzzer.

ee

e Inch/mm Option

ee

You can set your machine’s dimensional unit to either
inches or millimeters by pressing the “inch” or “mm” icon
key .
The default unit is millimeters.

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

rr

r Standby Timer

rr

The sewing lights will turn off, the LCD screen will go
dark and the machine will be in standby mode if you have
not used the machine within the time period set by this
timer. Doing any operation will turn the lights and screen
on again.
The standby timer can be set from 1 to 30 minutes.
If you wish to turn off the timer, press and hold the “+” key
until “OFF” shows in the timer window.

y

(B)

tt

t Screen Saver

tt

Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the screen saver, and
the LCD screen will show the screen saver when the
machine is in standby status.

Press the import key to import an original screen saver
from a USB memory stick.
You can create an original screen saver with Screen
Saver Tool including Horizon Link CD-ROM.

(A) Import key

yy

y Sewing Light

yy

Press the YES key to open the sewing light option win­dow. The sewing lights can be turned on or off
individually , however the retractable sewing light will
always turn on when extended.

(B) YES key

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

87

u

i

uu

u Touch Screen Calibration

uu

You can calibrate the key positions of the touch screen if
you feel the touch screen key is not responding properly.

Press the YES key to open the calibration window .
Press the “+” sign with the touch panel stylus as the sign
appears.
When you press the last sign, the screen shows “END”
and the calibration window will close.

ii

i Touch Ring Sensitivity

ii

Press the YES key to open the adjustment window.
Press the “+” key for quicker response or press the “–”
key for slower response.
You can test the response by circling around the touch
ring with your finger tip or touch panel stylus.

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

88

o

!0

oo

o Page Turning

oo

You can select the normal page turning or animated page
turning by pressing the relevant icon key.

!0!0

!0 Formatting the memory

!0!0

If the internal memory of the machine or USB memory
stick does not function due to damage to the memory
bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory.

To format the machine’s internal memory, press the
machine icon key and a confirmation message will
appear. Press the OK key to format.

To format a USB memory stick, press the USB icon key
and the confirmation window will open. Select the USB
port, USB1 or USB2 port where your USB memory is
connected and press the OK key to format.

!1

!3

!2

CAUTION:

Do not turn off the power or disconnect the USB memory
while a warning message is displayed otherwise it may
damage the memory bank.

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

!1!1

!1 Quiet Mode

!1!1

If you prefer the machine to run more quietly, turn on this
option so the buzzer sound, start-up sewing speed and
maximum embroidery speed will be set at the lowest
levels.
The quiet mode setting overrules any previous settings
for these parameters.

NOTE:

Custom settings for sound volume, start-up speed and
maximum embroidery speed are disabled, and the quiet
sign will appear on the screen when the quiet mode is on.

!2!2

!2 Upper Thread Sensor

!2!2

If you need to run the machine without threads, turn off
the upper thread sensor.

After altering the settings press the OK key to enable the
new settings.

!3!3

!3 Reset All to Defaults

!3!3

Press the YES key to reset all the parameters to the
original values (factory settings).

Press the OK key to register the new menu.

89

q

w

e

r

Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode

qq

q Auto thread tension

qq

You can adjust the auto thread tension level by pressing
the “+” or “–” key .

ww

w Low bobbin thread warning

ww

You can adjust the low bobbin thread warning level by
pressing the “+” or “–” key .

ee

e Auto thread cutting

ee

The machine automatically trims the threads after sewing
locking stitches when this option is turned on.

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

rr

r Start-Up Speed

rr

The machine will start running slowly and the sewing
speed will gradually increase to maximum when pressing
the start/stop button.
You can select the desired start-up speed from slow,
normal or high by pressing the corresponding key.

t

y

tt

t Needle Stop Position

tt

The machine always stops with the needle in the down
position except when sewing buttonholes, specialty
stitches, monograms, etc. However you can change the
needle stop position to up by pressing the needle up key.

yy

y Drop feed option

yy

Turn this option on if you wish to sew decorative stitches
and sewing applications with the feed dog down.
Press the drop feed key to turn on this option.

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

90

u

i

uu

u Foot Height for Pivoting

uu

When the foot up option is turned on, the presser foot will
automatically go up when the machine stops.
The height of the foot in the up position can be adjusted
by pressing the “+” key or “–” key in accordance with
thickness of the fabrics.

ii

i Foot Height for Free Motion Quilting

ii

When free motion quilting in the sewing applications is
selected, the height of down position of the free motion
quilting feet (QC, QO, QV) is optimized automatically.
However, you can fine tune the foot height by pressing
the “+” key or “–” key .

Reduce the height if the fabrics bounce when sewing.
Increase the height if the foot gets tangled in the fabrics
when sewing.

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

oo

o Foot Pressure

oo

The foot pressure is automatically optimized but you can
adjust the foot pressure manually by pressing the “+” key
or “–” key

o

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

!0!0

!0 Variable Zigzag Sensitivity

!0!0

You can adjust amount of the needle swing against the
knee lifter movement for variable zigzag in sewing
applications.
Press the “–” key so the needle swings when moving the
knee lifter a small amount.
Press the “+” key so the needle swings when moving the
knee lifter a large amount.

!0

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

91

!1

!1!1

!1 Cloth Guide

!1!1

Calibration of the default position

The default position of the cloth guide is 15 mm (5/8”)
from the center needle drop position. However, you can
fine tune the default position of the cloth guide.

Press the YES key and a warning message will appear.
Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the
standard position.

Press the key or key to adjust the position of the
cloth guide.
Press the OK key and the carriage will return to the home
position.

Saving the favorite position

If you have set the cloth guide to your favorite position,

6.4 mm (1/4”) in the manual setting window for example
(refer to page 36), you can save this position for future
use.
To save the favorite position, press the ON/OFF key to
turn ON the save position option.

Press the next page key to show the next menu.

92

!2

!3

!2!2

!2 Favorite Stitch Adjustment

!2!2

If you wish to save the changes to manual stitch settings,
turn on this option by pressing the ON/OFF key.

NOTE:

This option is available for utility stitches (U1-U27),
buttonholes and specialty stitches (B1-B25) and sewing
applications.

!3!3

!3 Resume Mode

!3!3

Turn on this option when you wish to resume the last
pattern sewn before turning the power switch off.

When the power is turned on again, the confirmation
message will appear. Press the OK key to resume the
last pattern.

After customizing the settings, press the OK key to
enable the new settings.

93

Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns

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 test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you
wish to use.
If decorative stitch patterns, letters, numbers or the
manual buttonhole stitch are deformed, correct them with
the feed balancing dial.

NOTE:

In normal sewing, set the feed balancing dial to the
neutral position, i.e. the groove on the dial is centered
with the standard setting mark.

(+)

(+)

(+)

(–)

(–)

(–)

Decorative stretch stitch patterns

If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction
of “+”.
If the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction of
“–”.

Letters and numbers

If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction
of “+”.
If the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction of
“–”.

Stitch balance of the stretch buttonhole (B10)

The stitch balance of the right and left rows of the stretch
buttonhole may vary depending on sewing conditions.
If the stitches are not balanced, correct the unevenness
with the feed balancing dial.
If the right row is denser, turn the dial in the direction
of “+”.
If the left row is denser, turn the dial in the direction
of “–”.

NOTE:

Return the feed balancing dial to the neutral position
when the sewing is finished.

94

This page is intentionally left blank.

95

33 cm

(13”)

73 cm

(28-3/4”)

EMBROIDERY MODE

Embroidery Unit

NOTE:

Be sure to provide sufficient space around the machine to
allow the hoop to move freely.
Do not place anything inside the area shown on the left.

Attaching the embroidery unit

Turn the power switch off.
Remove the cover from the machine.

q Cover

w

q

e

Place the embroidery unit on the back side of the
machine base, matching the small dots as shown.

w Embroidery unit
e Small dots

Slide the embroidery unit along the machine to the right
and push the embroidery unit firmly until it fits securely.

96

q

Extending the carriage arm

Press down the carriage arm release lever to extend the
carriage arm.

q Carriage arm release lever
w Carriage arm

w

Swing out the carriage arm until it locks in the fully
extended position.

CAUTION:

Do not push on the carriage arm when it is extended.
Do not force to move the carriage or carriage arm by
hand.
Do not hold the carriage or carriage arm while it is
moving.
Failure to do so may cause a damage to the carriage
mechanism.

97