Singer SEQS-6000 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”

“When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.” “Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.”

“DANGER--

1. “ This sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.”

“WARNING

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

3. “ Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.”

4. “ 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 the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.”

5. “ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.”

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

7. “Never drop or insert any object into any opening.”

8. “ Indoors use only.”

9. “Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.”

10. “To disconnect, turn switch to the off („0“) position, then remove plug from outlet.”

11. “ Switch off or unplug the appliance when leaving it unattended, unplug the appliance before carrying out maintenance or replacing lamps.”

12. “Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.”

13. “Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.”

14. “Never sew with a damaged needle plate as this can cause needle to break.”

15. “Do not use bent needles.”

16. “Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.”

17. “ Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.”

18. “ Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.”

19. “ To avoid electrical shock never put the machine nor the mains cable or mains plug into water or other liquids.”

20. “ The LED lamp maximum power is 0.3w, maximum voltage is DC 5v, if the LED lamp is damaged, you should not use the product and send it to the manufacture or service agent to repair or replace at once.”

21. “ Attention the following to avoid injury:

- Unplug the foot controller of the appliance when leaving it unattended:

- Unplug the foot controller of the appliance before carrying out any maintenance.”

“CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electric shock:”

To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons: ”

Moving parts-To reduce risk of injury, switch off before servicing. Close cover before operating

machine.”

“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

“This product is for household use, or equivalent.”

FOOT CONTROL (USA & Canada only)

Use Model YC-485 EC or Model JF-1000 with this sewing machine.

POLARIZED PLUGS CAUTION (USA & Canada only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended

to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

This appliance complies with EEC Directive 2004/108/EC covering the electromagnetic compatibility.

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.

SINGER and FUTURA QUARTET are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited S.à r.l. or its Afliates.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Machine identication ---------------------------------------------------2 Accessories ----------------------------------------------------------------3 Setting up your machine -----------------------------------------------4 Spool pins ------------------------------------------------------------------4 Winding bobbin -----------------------------------------------------------5 Threading the bobbin thread ------------------------------------------6 Threading the top thread -----------------------------------------------7 Using automatic needle threader ------------------------------- 8 - 9 Needle, thread and fabric chart ------------------------------------ 10 Adjusting top thread tension ---------------------------------------- 11 Changing presser foot ------------------------------------------------ 11 Control panel function ------------------------------------------ 12 - 13 Functions of operation switch panel ------------------------------- 14

2. STARTING TO SEW

Quick reference table of stitch length and width --------- 15 - 16 Straight stitching ------------------------------------------------- 17 - 18 Keeping seams straight, Inserting zippers and piping Hand-look quilt stitch -------------------------------------------------- 18 Zigzag stitching --------------------------------------------------------- 19 Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch Placement of patterns Blind stitch --------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Multi-stitch zigzag ------------------------------------------------------ 21 Stretch stitches --------------------------------------------------- 22 - 25 Straight stretch stitch, Ric-rac stitch, Honeycomb stitch, Overedge stitch, Feather stitch, Pin stitch, Ladder stitch, Blanket stitch (1), (2), Slant pin stitch, Slant overedge stitch, Greek key stitch, Entredeux stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Crossed stitch Decorative Stitching --------------------------------------------------- 25 Continuous patterns --------------------------------------------------- 26 Sewing on a button ---------------------------------------------------- 26 Buttonholes -------------------------------------------------------- 27 - 29 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with hard-to-sew fabrics

3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING

Before attaching embroidery unit ---------------------------- 30 - 31 Attaching embroidery foot, Inserting the bobbin, Threading the top thread, Extension table, Attaching embroidery unit -------------------------------------------- 32 Removing embroidery unit ------------------------------------------- 32 Securing fabric in embroidery hoop ------------------------------- 33 Using fabric and stabilizer ------------------------------------- 34 - 35 Preparing the machine before installing the hoop ------------- 36 Attaching and removing embroidery hoop ----------------------- 36 Installation of software ------------------------------------------ 37 - 38 Operation switches when embroidery unit is attached ----------39 Operation switches, Thread tension control Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------- 40 - 43 Helpful information for embroidering with Futura Multi hoop ---------------------------------------------------------- 44 - 47 Helpful messages when embroidering --------------------------- 48

4. OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Presser foot lifter ------------------------------------------------------- 49 Feed dog control ------------------------------------------------------- 49 Converting to free-arm sewing ------------------------------------- 49 Performance checklist ------------------------------------------------ 50 Cleaning hook area and feed dogs -------------------------------- 51 Oiling inside the face cover ------------------------------------------ 52 Special accessories --------------------------------------------- 53 - 58 Helpful messages ------------------------------------------------ 59 - 60

For European version

Sewing machine Dimensions: 567 mm × 240 mm × 317 mm Mass of the equipment: 10.8 kg

Embroidery unit Dimensions: 504 mm × 411 mm × 141 mm Mass of the equipment: 3.0 kg

Rated Voltage: 230 V ~ Rated Frequency: 50 Hz Rated input: 64 W Using ambient temperature: Normal temperature Acoustic noise level: less than 70 db(A)

1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

MACHINE IDENTIFICATION

1. Pre-tension guide

2. Bobbin winding tension disk

3. Thread tension control

4. Threading lever

5. Face cover

6. Thread cutter/holder

7. Extension table (Accessory box)

8. Bobbin winder spindle

9. Bobbin winder latch

10. Operation buttons

11. Horizontal spool pin

12. Handle

13. Hand wheel

14. Power/light switch

15. Cord socket

16. Buttonhole lever

17. Feed dog control

18. Presser foot lifter

19. Identication plate

20. Thread guide

21. Twin thread guide

22. Presser foot screw

23. Needle

24. Bobbin cover plate

25. Needle bar

26. Alternate thread cutter

27. Foot release button

28. Needle clamp screw

29. General purpose foot

30. Feed dogs

31. Needle plate

32. Bobbin cover release button

33. Embroidery unit

34 Hoop release lever

35. Carriage

36. Handle

37. Accessory drawer

38. Hoop bracket

39. Release lever

40. Connector

41. Large hoop

42. Inner frame

43. Outer frame

44. Hoop adjusting screw

45. Hoop mounting plate

46. Small hoop

47. Power line cord

48. Foot control

49. USB cable

50. Instruction manual

NOTE: Be sure the USB cable is

attached to your machine when doing embroidery.

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ACCESSORIES

FOR SEWING MACHINE

1. Needles

2. Bobbins

3. Auxiliary spool pin

4. Spool pin felt discs

5. Spool pin cap (mini)

6. Spool pin cap (small)

7. Spool pin cap (large)

8. Buttonhole opener/Brush

9. Screwdriver for needle plate

10. Screwdriver (large)

11. Screwdriver (small)

12. Zipper foot

13. Blind hem foot

14. Satin foot

15. Button sewing foot

16. Buttonhole foot and underplate

17. Thread spool net (long)

18. Thread spool net (short)

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The Foot that comes on your Sewing machine is called the General Purpose Foot and will be used for the majority of your sewing.

The Satin Foot (14) is another very useful foot and should be used for most decorative sewing.

When purchasing additional bobbins, be sure they are Class I5 J.

FOR EMBROIDERY

19. Vinyl bag

20. Bobbins

21. Scissors

22. Embroidery presser foot

23. Embroidery software CD

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16 17 18

FUTURA embroidery is a “system” in which your

computer software communicates designs to your embroidery machine. The FUTURA embroidery designs are accessed via your computer by installing the FUTURA software.

To install the FUTURA software, refer to the CD insert

for more information.

SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE

Be sure to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using your machine the rst time.

POWER LINE CORD/FOOT CONTROL

Connect the plug of the power line cord into the cord socket (1) and your wall outlet (2) as illustrated.

Connect the foot control plug into the machine socket (3), when using sewing machine only.

NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be operated

either with or without the foot control (see page

14).

Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the walloutlet.

POWER/LIGHT SWITCH

Your machine will not operate until the power/light switch is turned on. The same switch controls both the power and the light.

When servicing the machine, or when changing needles or lights, etc., the machine must be disconnected from the power supply.

Set power/light switch at “OFF”

Machine socket

Power line cord

Foot control

Power/light switch “OFF” Power/light switch “ON”

SPOOL PINS

HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN for normal thread spool

Place thread spool on the pin and secure with a spool cap to ensure smooth ow of thread.

VERTICAL SPOOL PIN for large thread spool

Attach the spool pin. Place felt disc over it. Place a thread spool on the spool pin.

Spool

Felt disc

Vertical spool pin

Thread retaining slit

Spool pin cap

Spool Spool pin

WINDING BOBBIN

Be sure to use Class 15 J bobbins.

1. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin, and secure it with

the spool pin cap. Pull the thread out from the spool and place it through thread guides as shown in illustration.

2. Put end of thread through the hole in bobbin as shown.

Place bobbin onto the bobbin winder spindle as far as it can go.

3. Holding onto the end of the thread, push the bobbin winder

latch against the bobbin until it clicks and bobbin starts to rotate.

4. Bobbin will disengage automatically and the winding

mechanism will stop when the bobbin is full. Remove the wound bobbin and cut the thread tail.

THREADING THE BOBBIN THREAD

1. Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand

wheel counter clockwise (toward you).

2. Remove the bobbin cover plate by pushing the release

button to the right. Bobbin cover will pop up sufciently to allow you to remove the cover.

3. Insert the bobbin making sure the bobbin rotates counter-

clockwise when you pull the thread.

NOTE: This is a very important step. The bobbin must rotate counterclockwise when thread is pulled.

4. Pull thread through the slot (A) and then to the left.

5. With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin, pull the

thread until it stops in the slot (B). Then pull the thread along the groove on the needle plate until it is snipped with cutter on the top left.

NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to pull up the bobbin thread.

6. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate.

Cutter

Groove

THREADING THE TOP THREAD

A. Raise the presser foot lifter. Always be sure to raise the

presser foot lifter before threading the top thread. (If the presser foot lifter is not raised, correct thread tension cannot be obtained.)

B. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) until

the needle is in its highest position.

C. Thread the machine with your left hand while rmly gripping

the thread with your right hand in the following order as illustrated.

* Guide the thread through thread guides (1 & 2), and then

pull it down along the groove (3).

* Guide the thread into the thread guide (4).

* Pass the thread through the eye of the needle (5) from

front to back. (See following page for instructions on operation of the Automatic Needle Threader.)

IMPORTANT:

To verify that the machine is threaded properly in the tension discs, do this simple check:

1.) With the presser foot raised, pull the thread towards

the back of the machine. You should detect only

a slight resistance and little or no deection of the

needle.

2.) Now lower the presser foot and again pull the thread

towards the the back of the machine. This time you should detect a considerable amount of resistance and much more deflection of the needle. If you do not detect the resistance you have mis-threaded the machine and need to re-thread it.

USING AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER

Be sure to raise the presser foot lifter and raise the needle

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to its highest position before threading.

1. Thread the machine with your left hand while gripping the

thread with your right hand. Hook thread to the thread guide on the needle bar and pull it toward you leaving about 4” (10 cm) clear.

2. Hook thread into the twin thread guides (A and B).

3. Pull thread gently into the thread cutter/holder to cut and

hold it in place.

Don’t pull thread with strong force or thread may be pulled off from needle hole after threading.

4. Pull down the threading lever to its lowest position until the

twin thread guide rotates and stops.

Make sure that the guide doesn’t touch fabric, etc.

Thread guide

Threading hook

Twin thread guide

5. Release the threading lever and needle will be threaded

automatically. If it should not return to the original position, raise it gently by hand.

6. Pull thread loop away from you.

If the needle has not been threaded correctly, rethread from STEP 1.

NOTE:

For smooth threading, it is recommended that

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the machine be set for straight stitch (in center needle position) when using the automatic needle threader.

Heavy thread cannot be threaded through fine

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needle.

Don’t lower the threading lever while the machine is

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in operation or the threading hook may be broken.

IMPORTANT: If the needle cannot be threaded with the Automatic Needle Threader due to particular qualities of the thread, or if the thread is too thick for the needle being used, then manually thread the needle after hooking the thread through the thread guide on the needle bar.

Thread cutter/holder

Threading lever

HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS:

Put a drop of sewing machine oil onto the felt disc,

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if the machine is used after a long interval.

Felt disc

If the threading hook is deviated from needle hole,

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adjust the position of the hook using a small screw driver.

If the threading hook cannot catch thread, adjust

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the vertical position by bending the twin thread guide.

NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART

Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread. The following table is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. Generally, the same size and type of thread is used in the bobbin as in the upper thread.

FABRICS THREAD NEEDLES

The fabrics below can be of any ber: cotton, linen, silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight.

LightWeight

MediumWeight

MediumHeavy

Knits Bonded Knits

Batiste

Chiffon Crepe

Corduroy Flannel Gabardine Gingham Linen Muslin Wool Crepe

Bonded Wovens Canvas Coating Denim

Duck

Sailcloth

Double Knit Jersey Tricot

Cotton-wrapped Polyester 100% Polyester * Mercerized Size 60

Cotton-wrapped Polyester 100% Polyester * Mercerized Size 50 Nylon

Cotton-wrapped Polyester 100% Polyester * Mercerized Size 40 * "Heavy Duty"

Cotton-wrapped Polyester Polyester Nylon

* For best sewing results, always use a Singer Branded Needle.

TYPE SIZE

2000 or 2020

red

shank

2000 or 2020

red

shank

2000 or 2020

red

shank

2001 or 2045

yellow

shank

11/80

orange

band

14/90

blue

band

16/100

purple

band

18/110

yellow

band

11/80

orange

band

14/90

blue

band

16/100 purple

band

Changing the needle

1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the

hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you).

2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you.

3. Remove the needle by pulling it downward.

4. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the at

side toward the back.

5. Push the needle up as far as it can go.

6. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the screw

driver.

Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the wall-outlet.

Flat side

Needle

Flat

side

toward

the back

ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION

90% of your sewing will be accomplished with the word “S” exposed on the tension control dial on top of the machine.

Under side

Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance.

STRAIGHT STITCHING

The correct appearance of your stitching is largely determined by the balanced tension of both top and bobbin threads. The tension is well balanced when these two threads ‘lock’ in the middle of layers of the fabric you are sewing.

If, when you start to sew, you nd that the stitching is irregular, you will need to adjust the tension control. Do this, however, only after you have determined that the machine is correctly threaded (see page 7).

Make all adjustments with presser foot ‘down’.

A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is usually only desirable for straight stitch sewing.

ZIGZAG, SATIN STITCH, DECORATIVE and BUTTON HOLE SEWING

For zigzag sewing, satin stitch and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be less than that for straight stitch sewing.

Well balanced

Top side

Top stitch too tight Top stitch too loose

It is recommended for buttonholes to set thread tension at E.

You will always obtain a nicer stitch and less puckering when the upper thread appears slightly on the bottom side of your fabric.

BOBBIN TENSION

The bobbin tension has been correctly set at the factory, so you do not need to adjust it.

CHANGING PRESSER FOOT

Be sure the needle is in the highest position. Raise presser foot lifter.

1. Push presser foot release button to remove the foot.

2. Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the

presser foot pin with the foot holder.

3. Lower the presser foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps

on the foot.

Decrease tension Increase tension

Presser foot lifter

Foot release button

Foot holder

LED indicator

Pattern selection buttons

LED indicator

Twin needle mode button

Stitch width/needle position control

Stitch length control

*NOTE: The provided scales and numbers on the length and width controls are for reference only and do not represent actual sewing parameters of length and width.

CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS

Pattern selection buttons

Turn on the power switch and the LED indicator above the straight stitch pattern will be lit. At this point you may sew Straight Stitch.

To select other patterns, push the pattern selection button to the right of the row that contains your desired pattern. Stop when the LED indicator above your pattern is lit.

Stitch length and width/needle position controls

*Auto/Default settings

Your sewing machine will produce most of your stitching requirements at an Auto/Default Stitch Length and Width. When a pattern is selected, it will automatically sew at default settings of stitch length, width and needle position for straight stitch.

Auto (preprogrammed) default settings are easily determined by moving the Stitch Length and Width / Needle Position Control Knob. The LED Indicator next to the Control will light in orange without blinking and a beep will sound indicating you are at the Auto / Default Position.

*Manual settings

Once you have determined the Auto / Default position you can manually change the length, width or straight stitch needle postition according to your preference. Starting at the Auto position, slide the control knob left or right to locate each of the potential adjustments. At each manual adjustment point, the LED will blink 3 times in green and a beep will sound.

The LED will light in red beyond the potential adjustment range.

NOTES: 1. Some patterns offer more opportunities for

manual adjustments than others.

2. An alternate method of determining available adjustments is to move the control knobs while sewing slowly.

Twin needle mode button

The width setting for twin needle sewing can be activated if it is available for the selected pattern. The LED turns on when twin needle sewing is activated.

Width setting for twin needle sewing can be activated, if it is available for a selected pattern. LED turns on when twin needle sewing is activated.

FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION SWITCH PANEL

1. TACKING STITCH MODE BUTTON

Push this button and tacking stitch can be done with LED lit. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to tie off the sewing on all patterns. The position of the tacking stitches will be at the exact spot in the pattern where the tacking stitch button is pushed.

2. NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON

When the machine is turned on, needle is set at its up-stop position with upper LED lamp lit. When the button is pushed, needle is set at its down-stop position with lower LED lamp lit. Push it again and it will return to its up-stop position with upper LED lamp lit.

3. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON

Reverse sewing is carried out by pushing the reverse stitch button. The machine will sew 4 stitches in reverse and stop.

4. START/STOP BUTTON

When the Start/Stop button is pushed, the machine starts slowly, and when the button is pushed once more, the machine stops.

However, when foot control is plugged, the Start/Stop button will be inactive.

LED INDICATOR

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Green light indicates machine is ready to start.

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Red light indicates machine is operating.

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Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error.

* Flashing for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect

operation was made.

* Continuous flashing indicates that the machine

malfunctions.

Reverse stitch function for straight and zigzag

stitches

Tacking stitch function for tie-off of other

stitches

6. SPEED CONTROL LEVER

Sliding the lever sets desired sewing speed. When foot control is used, the lever serves as a top speed limiter.

2. STARTING TO SEW

QUICK REFERENCE TABLE OF STITCH LENGTH AND WIDTH

LENGTH NEEDLE POSITION

STITCH SYMBOL

AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL

STRAIGHT 2.5 0.5 ~ 4.8

STRAIGHT STRETCH 2.5 1.5 ~ 3.0

HAND-LOOK QUILT 2.5 2.0 ~ 4.0

LENGTH WIDTH

STITCH SYMBOL

AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL

REGULAR BLINDHEM 2.0 1.0 ~ 3.0 3.0 1.0 ~ 6.0

STRETCH BLINDHEM 2.0 1.0 ~ 3.0 3.0 2.0 ~ 7.0

CRESCENT 0.5 0.5 ~ 1.5 7.0 3.5 ~ 7.0

ZIGZAG 2.0 0.5 ~ 3.0 5.0 0 ~ 7.0

CENTER LEFT - RIGHT

RIC-RAC 2.5 1.5 ~ 3.0 5.0 2.0 ~ 7.0

MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG 1.5 0.3 ~ 2.5 6.0 2.5 ~ 7.0

HONEYCOMB 2.0 1.5 ~ 3.0 6.0 3.0 ~ 6.0

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Adjusting needle position for straight stitch

13 needle positions are available for quilting, topstitching, etc.

Toward rightToward left

Width control

STITCH SYMBOL

LENGTH WIDTH

AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL

OVEREDGE

PYRAMID

FEATHER

LADDER

STAR

VINE

SERPENTINE

BLANKET (1)

2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.5 3.5 - 7.0

0.5 0.5 - 1.5 7.0 3.5 - 7.0

2.0 1.0 - 3.0 6.0 3.0 - 6.0

2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.0 1.0 - 7.0

2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.5 1.0 - 7.0

3.0

5.0 5.0, 6.0

2.0 1.5 - 2.5 7.0 3.5, 7.0

1.8 0.8 - 2.5 7.0 3.5, 7.0

2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.5 1.0 - 7.0

SLANT PIN

SLANT OVEREDGE

GREEK KEY

ENTREDEUX

ARROWHEAD

BLANKET (2)

CRISS-CROSS

CROSSED

BUTTON SEWING

2.0 0.8 - 2.5 3.5 1.0 - 6.0

2.0 1.0 - 3.0 5.0 1.0 - 7.0

2.5 1.3 - 2.5 5.0 3.5 - 7.0

2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.0 2.0 - 7.0

0.5 0.5 - 1.5 7.0 3.5 - 7.0

2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.5 1.0 - 7.0

2.0 1.5 - 3.0 6.0 3.0 - 6.0

2.5 1.0 - 3.0 4.0 2.0 - 6.0

3.0 2.0 - 4.5

WIDE BARTACK BUTTONHOLE

NARROW BARTACK BUTTONHOLE

0.5 0.5, 0.8 5.5

0.5 0.5, 0.8 3.5

STRAIGHT STITCHING

Straight stitch is most frequently used for all types of sewing. Let’s begin by following the steps below.

1. SETTINGS Presser foot - General Purpose Foot Thread tension control - S

NOTE: Based upon the weight of the fabric, slight

“ne tuning” of the tension may be desired.

A. Thread tension control B. Tacking stitch mode button C. Needle up/down position selector button D. Reverse stitch button E. Start/stop button F. Feed dog control (at rear side) G. Presser foot lifter H. Stitch length control I. Stitch width control J. Power/light switch

NOTE: Since a straight stitch has no width, the stitch width control is used to change the needle position.

2. Pull both threads under the presser foot toward the back of the machine, leaving about 6” (15 cm) clear.

3. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot lifter.

4. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you) until the needle enters the fabric.

5. Start the machine. Guide the fabric gently with your hands. When reaching the edge of the fabric, stop the sewing machine.

A B C D E

NOTE: The Needle Plate has both Metric and Inch Markings as an aid for guiding your fabric when sewing a seam.

6. First turn the handwheel counter clockwise (toward you) until the needle is in its highest position, then raise the presser foot. Draw the fabric to the rear and cut off excess thread with the thread cutter located on the bottom of the face cover, as shown.

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT

To keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guide lines on the needle plate. The numbers indicate distance from the needle at its center position.

The guide line on the bobbin cover plate is a ¼” (6mm) seam guide line, used for piecing quilt blocks or for sewing narrow seams.

3/4" (19 mm)

5/8" (16

1/2" (13

)

3/8" ( 9

1/4" ( 6

)

INSERTING ZIPPERS AND PIPING

Use the zipper foot to sew to the right or left of the zipper or to sew close to a cord.

INSERTING ZIPPERS

To sew down the right side, attach left side of zipper foot to presser foot holder so that the needle passes through the opening on the left side of the foot.

To sew down the left side, attach right side of foot to foot holder.

PIPING

Create a piping by covering a ller cord with a bias strip of fabric. Attach the right side of the zipper foot to the foot holder so that the needle passes through the right side of the zipper foot. Baste the seam allowances together, enclosing the ller cord, forming seam tape for the piping.

Needle to left of foot Needle to right of foot

Helpful Hint: Slight adjusting of the needle position to sew closer to the piping may be accomplished with the Stitch Width Control.

HAND-LOOK QUILT STITCH

This stitch is designed to look like hand sewing for topstitching and quilting.

1. Thread bobbin with desired top stitching color.

2. Thread the needle with either invisible thread or with thread that is a color which blends in with the fabric color, so it doesn’t show.

3. Increase thread tension toward 6 or higher until you achieve the desired appearance.

4. Set the stitich length at 4 (maximum).

5. Start to sew.

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