Janome 4900 QC Correcting distorted stitch patterns, Stretch stitch pattern, Letters and numbers

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Correcting distorted stitch patterns

The sewing results of the stretch patterns may vary depend- ing 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 stretch patterns, letters or numbers are distorted, correct it with the feed balancing dial.

q Feed balancing dial

wNeutral position

qe Setting mark

e

w

Stretch stitch pattern

Example:

If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of “+”.

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

Letters and numbers

Example:

If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of “+”.

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

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Table of Contents Name of parts Name of PartsStandard Accessories Free-arm sewing can be used for Detaching the tableAttaching the table To use foot control Connecting the Power SupplyTo use start/stop button Operating Instructions Speed control sliderFoot control 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 settingPresser foot lifter To drop or raise the feed dogPressure dial To remove Changing the presser footTo remove and attach the foot holder Knee LifterChanging the needle Needle Size Thread and Needle ChartRemoving the bobbin Setting the spool of threadBobbin Winding 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 BastingStretch stitch Lock-a-Matic stitchTriple stretch stitch New sculpture stitch Locking stitchSaddle stitch Programming French knots Example Combination of patterns 54 Decorative stitchFrench knot Zigzag stitch Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length Overcasting stitch Types of Overcasting StitchesOvercasting with zigzag stitch Multiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitchOverlock stitch Knit stitchDouble overedge stitch To sew Button sewingAttaching the button sewing foot T 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 tackChanging needle drop position How to fold the fabricBlind hem Quilting EPintuckingApplique Shell tuckFagoting SmockingScallop B Scallop aSatin stitch PatchworkStrand cording Rolled hemCording 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 Example To delete C from Abcd Viewing a long textEditing the programmed patterns Deleting a letter character To duplicate the stitch pattern Inserting a letter characterDuplicating a pattern Example To insert a space between B and C in AbcdTo stock memory To store and call stitch pattern combinationsOverwriting a stored combination 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 dogTo replace Replacing the light bulbReplacing the light bulb on the underside of the sewing arm Message Problem/Cause Try this Pip Normal operation Audible SignalsBeep sounds during Condition Cause Reference Troubleshooting