Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine
Operation Manual
Product Code 885-V31/V33
GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX
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Important Safety Instructions
Introduction
7 For a longer service life
8 For repair or adjustment
Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual
Save these instructions
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY
FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Contents
GETTING READY
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
EMBROIDERY
APPENDIX
Machine Features
a Automatic thread cutting
b Fast bobbin winding system
c Built-in stitches
Accessories
Included accessories
Optional accessories
Memo
The bobbin clips can be connected each other
Memo
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Front view
a Thread guide cover page 24
b Thread guide page 24
Needle and presser foot section
Right-side/rear view
e Main power switch page
g Power supply jack page
Operation buttons
Memo
Operation panel
h Settings key
b Back key
c Previous page key
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GETTING READY
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Turning the Machine On/Off
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Power supply precautions
When you are away from the machine After using the machine
When the power fails during use
Use only the power cord included with this machine
Turning on the machine
Turning off the machine
Turning the Machine On/Off
machine to another location, be sure to turn it off
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Viewing the LCD
Memo
GETTING READY
Changing the machine settings
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LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Attribute
Example Changing the needle stop position
bPresspanel. Settings key on the display
dWhen settings are complete, press Back key
Memo
Checking machine operating procedures
Example Upper threading
Memo
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Winding the bobbin
Actual size
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Memo
X Start/stop button lights up in orange
z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread
GETTING READY
hPass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Memo
lSlide the sewing speed controller to the right
Memo
Memo
GETTING READY
pSlide the sewing speed controller back to its original position
Installing the bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
CAUTION1
Memo
GETTING READY
bTurn off the sewing machine
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary
Memo
i Reattach the bobbin cover
GETTING READY
gReattach the bobbin cover
Upper Threading
About the spool of thread
Never use the thread of No. 20 or lower
Upper Threading
Threading the upper thread
Memo
GETTING READY
Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine
Upper Threading
i Passshownthebelow.thread through the guides in the order
Memo
GETTING READY
lLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot
Upper Threading
In such a case, start from m again
X The upper threading is finished
Using the twin needle
GETTING READY
See Stitch Setting Chart page 70 for stitches that use a twin needle
Memo
Upper Threading
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front
Memo
GETTING READY
iPress
jPress
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types
Replacing the Needle
Checking the needle
Memo
GETTING READY
Replacing the needle
Replacing the Needle
Install the twin needle in the same way
GETTING READY
Presser foot precautions
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Replacing the Presser Foot
GETTING READY
Buttonhole foot A Overcasting foot G Zigzag foot J
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder
Replacing the Presser Foot
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Free-arm sewing
GETTING READY
SEWING BASICS
Setting the Stitch
The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter
Sewing
General sewing procedure
Sewing
Attach the presser foot
Turn on the machine
Selecting stitching
Sewing
Memo
Memo
Positioning the fabric
Memo
SEWING BASICS
Starting to sew
Using the operation button
Memo
Memo
Using the foot controller
SEWING BASICS
Securing the stitching
Memo
Sewing
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
f When the end of the stitching is reached, press
SEWING BASICS
dAfter sewing back to the beginning of the
stitching, release Reverse/reinforcement stitch button
Cutting the thread
Memo
Memo
Sewing
Using the thread cutter
SEWING BASICS
Setting the Stitch
Adjusting the stitch width
Setting the Stitch
Memo
Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controller
dPress ON for stitch width control setting
Memo
Memo
Adjusting the stitch length
Adjusting the thread tension
visible from the wrong side of the fabric
Setting the Stitch
Memo
Memo
SEWING BASICS
Upper thread is too loose
Useful Functions
Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches
Useful Functions
Memo
Automatically cutting the thread
3 b
Memo
Memo
Mirroring stitches
4 c
Memo
3 b
Saving stitch settings
Memo
SEWING BASICS
To use a stitch length of 2.0 mm for the straight stitch
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing curves
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
Memo
Useful Sewing Tips
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
Stitch Setting Chart
Utility stitches
UTILITY STITCHES
Auto
Stitch Setting Chart
Auto
Manual
Auto
UTILITY STITCHES
Stitch Name
Decorative stitch
Auto
Stitch Setting Chart
Auto
Manual
Auto
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G
Overcasting Stitches
Stitch Width
Stitch Length
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J
Overcasting Stitches
Auto
Stitch Width
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Stitch Width
Stitch Length
Pattern
Memo
Memo
Overcasting Stitches
a 2 cm 3/4 inch
Basic Stitching
Basting
Basic stitching
Manual
Basic Stitching
fWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread
dLower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching
eStart sewing
Blind Hem Stitching
Stitch Name Pattern
Memo
Stitch Width
Blind Hem Stitching
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching
Buttonhole Stitching
Stitch Width
Stitch Length
Buttonhole sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
Buttonhole Stitching
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
UTILITY STITCHES
fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended
Memo
Memo
Buttonhole Stitching
Button sewing
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
jWhen you have finished attaching the button
Memo
Buttonhole Stitching
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
Stitch Width
Stitch Length
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a side zipper
UTILITY STITCHES
Zipper Insertion
UTILITY STITCHES
nTopstitch around the zipper
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Pattern
Elastic attaching
UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Memo
Stitch Width
Appliqué stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Piecing
Memo
Memo
Quilting
bRemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot
Using the optional quilting guide
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Free-motion quilting
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
bAttach buttonhole foot A
c Select stitch
Memo
Reinforcement Stitching
hRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original
Darning
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
Memo
Reinforcement Stitching
Eyelet Stitching
Stitch Name
Foot
Memo
Decorative Stitching
Decorative Stitching
Stitch Width
Stitch Length
Fagoting
Stitch Width
Stitch Length
Pattern
Scallop stitching
Memo
Decorative Stitching
Smocking
UTILITY STITCHES
Shell tuck stitching
Decorative Stitching
Joining
Heirloom stitching
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Decorative Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
ePress on the LCD
EMBROIDERY
The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter
Embroidering Neatly
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Embroidering Neatly
What to prepare
EMBROIDERY
Memo
Bobbin thread setup
Embroidery thread setup
Embroidery step by step
Presser foot attachment
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Attaching the embroidery foot
EMBROIDERY
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Removing the embroidery foot
EMBROIDERY
Embroidery unit precautions
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Attaching the embroidery unit
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Memo
EMBROIDERY
dTurn on the sewing machine
eBe sure that no objects or hands are near the
Removing the embroidery unit
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
aRemove the embroidery frame
bPress , and then press
Preparing the Fabric
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric
Memo
EMBROIDERY
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame
Preparing the Fabric
Memo
Using embroidery sheets
Memo
EMBROIDERY
fPress the inner frame in from the top of the
Preparing the Fabric
bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Attaching the embroidery frame
EMBROIDERY
Removing the embroidery frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Copyright information
Embroidery pattern types
EMBROIDERY
LCD liquid crystal display operation
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
EMBROIDERY
LCD button Example Selecting alphabet characters
Memo
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Example Selecting an embroidery pattern
Selecting alphabet characters
Memo
Memo
Memo
Selecting an embroidery pattern
Selecting a frame pattern
Memo
Memo
Using an embroidery card
EMBROIDERY
Select the stitch
aTurn off the sewing machine
Embroidering
Embroidering a pattern
If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend
Embroidering
Memo
EMBROIDERY
Cut the thread at the edge of the stitching
Appliquéing
Embroidering
Memo
EMBROIDERY
iLower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button
Adjusting the layout and the size
Editing and Saving Patterns
Editing and Saving Patterns
Memo
Memo
Memo
Memo
EMBROIDERY
Adjusting the thread tension
Memo
Memo
Editing and Saving Patterns
Connecting character patterns
EMBROIDERY
Resewing
Editing and Saving Patterns
Thread runs out partway through a design
Stopping while embroidering
Memo
Memo
z Always detach the embroidery unit when you move the sewing machine
Memo
Editing and Saving Patterns
If is pressed continuously, it moves
Saving patterns
EMBROIDERY
APPENDIX
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the race
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below
Care and Maintenance
Memo
z Do not apply oil to the bobbin case
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable Cause
Remedy
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable Cause
Remedy
Symptom
Probable Cause
Remedy
Reference
Symptom
Troubleshooting
Probable Cause
Remedy
Symptom
Probable Cause
Remedy
Reference
Error messages
Error Message
Troubleshooting
Probable Cause
Error Message
on the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted
Probable Cause
APPENDIX
Error Message
Troubleshooting
Probable Cause
The start/stop button was pressed after selecting a pattern which is
Error Message
Probable Cause
APPENDIX
Design data saved in a hoop size not compatible with your machine
Adjusting the LCD
Operation beep
Troubleshooting
d Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it on
X The screen for changing the beep setting appears
APPENDIX
dPress OFF for the buzzer
ePress Back key
Index
Index
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Index
zipper sewing
triple stretch stitch
78 , 95
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English XE3116-101b Printed in China