Janome 4900 QC manual Custom stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 only

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Custom stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only)

The stitch width and length can be individually altered for each pattern in the programmed combination.

Example: To alter the stitch width and length of a single pattern in the combination

zPress the edit key to shift the cursor under the pattern

z	you wish to alter.

x					x Press the stitch width adjustment key to reduce the
					x Press the stitch width adjustment key to reduce the
					width to “5.0”.
					* The stitch length of the pictorial patterns will



					proportionally change by pressing the stitch width
					adjustment key.
					However, you can alter the stitch length with the stitch
					length adjustment key as desired.
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					NOTE:
					To view the stitch setting of each pattern, shift the cursor
					under the desired pattern then press the stitch width or
					length adjustment key. The settings will be displayed at the
					bottom center of the LCD screen.
					If you press the stitch width or length adjustment key when
					the cursor is at the right of the last programmed pattern,
					the custom adjustment will be canceled and uniform
					adjustment will be applied.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Table of Contents Name of parts Name of PartsStandard Accessories Detaching the table Attaching the tableFree-arm sewing can be used for Connecting the Power Supply To use start/stop buttonTo use foot control Speed control slider Foot controlOperating Instructions Up/down needle position button Start/stop buttonReverse stitch button Auto-lock buttonStock/Call key see page 29 Screen brightness adjustment dialMode key see Monogramming key see7Clear key see 4Stitch width adjustment key see page 28, 295Stitch length adjustment key see page 28, 29 6Function touchpad seeMonogramming mode Mode selectionMode 1 Screen indication Mode 2Example stitch pattern Mode Pattern selection and screen indicationMode 2, 3 and Monogramming Pattern SelectionWindow duration time setting Resumption settingSound setting Language settingTo drop or raise the feed dog Pressure dialPresser foot lifter To remove Changing the presser footTo remove and attach the foot holder Knee LifterChanging the needle Needle Size Thread and Needle ChartSetting the spool of thread Bobbin WindingRemoving the bobbin Additional spool pin y Spool Inserting the bobbin Threading the machine Built-in needle threader Drawing up bobbin thread Balanced thread tension Manual thread tension adjustmentBalancing thread tension Auto-thread tensionSecuring a seam Machine settingsStraight stitch Changing sewing directionSewing on heavy fabric Using the quilting guideUsing the seam guides on the needle plate Turning a square cornerHelp button Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the needle drop positionExample To change the preset value for the stitch length Restoring the original settingsAttaching the darning foot P BastingLock-a-Matic stitch Triple stretch stitchStretch stitch Locking stitch Saddle stitchNew sculpture stitch Decorative stitch French knotProgramming French knots Example Combination of patterns 54 Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthZigzag stitch Overcasting stitch Types of Overcasting StitchesOvercasting with zigzag stitch Multiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitchKnit stitch Double overedge stitchOverlock stitch Button sewing Attaching the button sewing foot TTo sew Keyhole Buttonhole Variations of Buttonholes Square ButtonholeRound-end Buttonhole Fine Fabric ButtonholeSquare buttonhole Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go Start the machine to sew the buttonhole Corded buttonhole Double layer buttonholeAdjusting stitch density Adjusting buttonhole widthKeyhole buttonholes #20 Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #18Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #20 Round-end buttonholes #18Faux chain buttonhole #25 Knit buttonhole #24Welted buttonhole Page ⁄2t Eyelet Fabric preparation Zipper sewingFold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right Page Darning To sew the darning at a different size To adjust the evenness of darningTo sew a shorter darning To sew the same size darningTo sew a tack at a different size TackingTo sew a shorter tack To sew the same size tackHow to fold the fabric Blind hemChanging needle drop position Quilting EPintuckingApplique Shell tuckFagoting SmockingScallop B Scallop aSatin stitch PatchworkRolled hem CordingStrand cording Cross stitch Twin needle sewing Pattern combination Example Programming patterns 33, 35 Combinations for a mirror image Pattern Elongation Extender stitches Free-motion quilting Editing program Combining satin and decorative stitches Custom stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 only Programming a monogram Programming a monogram Reducing the size of a monogram Viewing a long text Editing the programmed patterns Deleting a letter characterExample To delete C from Abcd To duplicate the stitch pattern Inserting a letter characterDuplicating a pattern Example To insert a space between B and C in AbcdTo store and call stitch pattern combinations Overwriting a stored combinationTo stock memory Deleting a stored combination Recalling a stored combinationExample Correcting distorted stitch patternsStretch stitch pattern Letters and numbersInserting the bobbin holder Cleaning the hook race and feed dogReplacing the light bulb Replacing the light bulb on the underside of the sewing armTo replace Message Problem/Cause Try this Audible Signals Beep sounds duringPip Normal operation Condition Cause Reference Troubleshooting