Product Code 885-V95/V96/V97/V98
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Important Safety Instructions
For repair or adjustment
For Users in the UK, Eire Malta and Cyprus only
Contents
Overcasting Stitches
Stitch Setting Chart
Useful Functions
Useful Sewing Tips
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Using the Memory Function
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Index
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software Using USB Media
Built-in stitches
Machine Features
10.*1
Included accessories
Following are available as optional accessories
Optional accessories
Front view
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Right-side/rear view
Needle and presser foot section
Start/stop button
Operation buttons
Memory key
Operation panel
Getting Ready
Turning the Machine On/Off
Power supply precautions
Turning off the machine
Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet
Unplugjack. the power cord from the power supply
Turning on the machine
Viewing the LCD
Changing the machine settings
To +9 Adjustment
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
CPress the item to be set
BPresspanel. Settings key on the display
DWhen settings are complete, press Back key
ATurn on the sewing machine
Checking machine operating procedures
Actual size
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Winding the bobbin
For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Start/stop button lights up in orange
Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto Spool pin
Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk
Press Start/stop button once
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right
When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat
Actual size
Installing the bobbin
Install the bobbin wound with thread
EWind the bobbin again
Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your right hand
Remove the bobbin cover
CPass the bobbin thread through the slot
When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary
Reattach the bobbin cover
BInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case
Getting Ready
About the spool of thread
Upper Threading
Information about the spools of thread is described below
Threading the upper thread
ATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot lever
Presser foot is raised
Pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below
Hand as shown below
Thread take-up lever
Upper threading is finished
Such a case, start from n again
Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle
Using the twin needle
Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch
Needle
Press
Press Back key
Start sewing
Replacing the Needle
Needle precautions
This section describes how to replace the needle
Replacing the Needle
Embroidery needles
Checking the needle
Ball point needle gold colored
Transparent nylon thread
Lower the presser foot lever
Replacing the needle
Install the twin needle in the same way
Replacing the presser foot
Presser foot precautions
This section describes how to replace the presser foot
Replacing the Presser Foot
Presser foot is attached
Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder
Remove the presser foot
For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot
Remove the flat bed attachment
Using extension table
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces
Free-arm sewing
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces and Large Pieces
Getting Ready
Sewing Basics
Sewing
General sewing procedure
Attach the presser foot
Stitch types
Selecting stitching
Sewing
Select a stitch
Select the stitch type
Example BUS
Selecting characters
Positioning the fabric
Place the fabric under the presser foot
Fabric is now positioned to be sewn
DCut the threads
Using the operation button
Starting to sew
BPress Start/stop button once
GCut the threads
Using the foot controller
Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller
ATurn off the sewing machine
For details, refer to Starting to sew
Securing the stitching
Machine stops sewing
Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction
Release Start/stop button or foot controller
Cutting the thread
Sewing stitches
BRaisefabric.the presser foot lever, then remove
AWhen you wish to finish the stitching
Using the thread cutter
Means the setting cannot be adjusted
Setting the Stitch
Adjusting the stitch width
Setting the Stitch
Upper thread is too tight
Adjusting the stitch length
Adjusting the thread tension
Correct thread tension
Upper thread is too loose
Useful Functions
Turn on the machine
Press on the LCD
Press on the screen
Automatically cutting the thread
Useful Functions
Press the stitch selection
Without programmed thread cutting
Mirroring stitches
Machine Confirmation message is displayed
Saving stitch settings
Default stitch length is 2.5 mm
CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress
Sewing curves
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
Presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed
Sewing hook-and-loop Fastener2
Useful Sewing Tips
DReleasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black
Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
Utility Stitches
Utility stitches
Stitch Setting Chart
Stitch Setting Chart
Stitch Name
Side cutter is optional
Not Yes
Only Pattern for making adjustment
Other stitches
Yes
Large Yes
Small
Large No Yes
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G
Overcasting Stitches
Attach overcasting foot G
Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Position the fabric in the side cutter
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing
Seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn
Select stitch
Basic Stitching
Basting
Basic stitching
Changing the needle position
When sewing is finished, cut the thread
For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width
Basic Stitching
Reverse the skirt or pants
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
Blind Hem Stitching
Blind hem stitching on
For details on free-arm sewing, refer to Free- arm sewing
Blind Hem Stitching
Fold back the fabric inside along the basting
Attach blind hem foot R Select a stitch
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole sewing
Attach buttonhole foot a
Size of the buttonhole is set
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible
Press Thread cutter button once
Raise the presser foot lever, and then remove the fabric
Changing the stitch width
Adjust the stitch width
Button sewing
Button is held in place
Do not press Thread cutter button
Drop feed lever is normally set to the right side
Inserting a centered zipper
Zipper Insertion
Remove the basting stitching
Zipper Insertion
Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1/8 inch
Inserting a side zipper
Pin on the left side b Needle drop point
Topstitch around the zipper
Select stitch 4 or
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Elastic attaching
100
Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué stitching
102
Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch
Piecing straight stitch shows a P on the LCD
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Piecing
Select stitch 21 or
Walking foot is attached
Quilting
104
Baste the fabric to be quilted
Walking foot Presser foot holder
Using the optional quilting guide
Free-motion quilting
106
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a Stitch 3 or
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
Press on for stitch width control setting
Connect the foot controller
108
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position
110
Select stitch 58 or
Darning
112
Attach monogramming foot N
Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet Stitching
114
Decorative Stitching
DSelect stitch 32 or
Fagoting
Decorative Stitching
CAttach zigzag foot J
116
Scallop stitching
Smooth the gathers by ironing them
Smocking
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch
Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers
Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension
Shell tuck stitching
118
Fold the fabric along the bias Attach zigzag foot J
Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle
Install the wing needle
Joining
Heirloom stitching
120
EPress on the LCD
Pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored
DSew along the center of the unfrayed section
Sewing beautiful patterns
Sewing patterns
122
Pressselected. until the desired stitch density is
Changing the stitch density
Changing the pattern size
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
124
Adjusting the character spacing
Space between alphanumeric characters can be adjusted
Changing the length for satin stitches
Realigning the pattern
Select the next pattern
Combining patterns
126
Select the first pattern
Turns to You can now sew Specified pattern repeatedly
Up to 70 patterns can be combined
Repeating patterns
AAfter.the patterns have been combined, press
APress
128
Mirroring a pattern image
Checking the pattern
Retrieving a pattern Press
CCheck the contents, and then press
Saving patterns
BPresspanel. Memory key on the operation
Saved pattern and the pocket are deleted
130
Deleting a saved pattern
Saved pattern in a pocket can be deleted
Prepare a grid sheet set
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Drawing a sketch of the pattern
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Entering the pattern data
132
After all points have been entered, press
BPress to delete the point
Editing the pattern data
BUse
Inserting a new point
Examples of designs
134
Point
Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter
Embroidery
Following is necessary for embroidering
Embroidering Neatly
What to prepare
136
Embroidering Neatly
Embroidery step by step
138
This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot Q
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Attaching the embroidery foot
Set the embroidery foot perpendicular
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Turn the screwdriver toward the back
Hold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shown
Removing the embroidery foot
140
Attach the presser foot holder
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Embroidery unit precautions
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Attaching the embroidery unit
Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm
142
Embroidery unit separates from Sewing machine
Removing the embroidery unit
Remove the embroidery frame
Press , and then press
144
When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop
Preparing the Fabric
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric
Preparing the Fabric
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame
146
Embroidery sheet
Medium Option Embroidery sheet large option
For details, refer to
BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame
Attaching the embroidery frame
This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame
For details, refer to Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Removing the embroidery frame
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Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Copyright information
Embroidery pattern types
Operation keys
Setting the display while embroidering
LCD liquid crystal display operation
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
LCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters
152
Press this key to change the thread settings
Press this key again to cancel multi- color
Example Selecting an embroidery pattern
Selecting alphanumeric characters
154
Specify the characters for embroidery
Select the frame shape
Selecting an embroidery pattern
Selecting a frame pattern
Select the pattern
Turn on the sewing machine Press On the screen
Using an embroidery card
156
Select the stitch
After selecting the embroidery pattern, press
Embroidering
Checking the pattern before embroidering
Embroidering
Hole, and hold it lightly in your left hand
Embroidering a pattern
158
Example Embroidery thread number selected
Cut the excess thread
Press Start/stop button
Press Start/stop button again
Display will return to the initial screen
Appliquéing
160
Select an appliqué pattern
Memo
162
Adjusting the layout and the size
Check and adjust the layout
Editing and Saving Patterns
Editing and Saving Patterns
Simply increase the tension slightly to continue sewing
164
Connecting character patterns
Stitching starting point is set to lower left of the design
Enter DEF and press Press Press to turn it to
Resewing
166
APress Start/stop button to stop the sewing machine
Press Embroidery key Restart the embroidery
Thread runs out partway through a design
Stopping while embroidering
Set the upper thread or bobbin thread Press
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select the pattern
168
Using the Memory Function
Embroidery data precautions
Using the Memory Function
Tajima .dst Embroidery Data
170
BInsert the USB media into the USB port on the computer
Before disconnecting the USB media
Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine
172
Select the desired folder or the pattern you
Wish to retrieve Switch screens using
When you have selected a folder
Adjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering
CPress
Switch screens using Previous page key
174
Selected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting
Index 199
Appendix
Restrictions on oiling
Cleaning the machine surface
Precautions on storing the machine
Cleaning the race
FRemove the bobbin case
Care and Maintenance
Frequent troubleshooting topics
Upper thread tightened up
178
Cause Incorrect upper threading
Troubleshooting
For details, refer to Cleaning the race on
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric
Below. Check the handwheel and, if this
180
Thread take-up lever
182
Symptoms
Symptom
Incorrect thread tension
If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them
Refer to Cleaning the race
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed
DRemoveholder. the presser foot and presser foot
184
Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine
Align the S and z marks
ATurn on the machine. bSelect stitch
RCheckinstall it.the condition of the needle, and then
Do not yet install the presser foot and thread
Checking machine operations
HPerform trial sewing with normal fabric
When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat
186
GCorrectly thread the machine
LWind the bobbin again
Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever
List of symptoms
Correctly install the needle
188
Bobbin-winding thread guide Correctly
Bobbin spins slowly Right so that the speed will be
Upper thread was not Threaded correctly for example
Remove the tangled thread. If
Threaded correctly, or the bobbin
190
Upper thread was not Correct the upper threading
Specifically for this machine
This machine is not used Specifically for this machine
Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper
Bobbin case Clean the race
Authorized service center Direction
192
Stitch function
Error messages
Was pushed at a LCD screen other than the sewing LCD screen
Needle may break and cause injury
194
Troubleshooting
196
Operation beep
Adjusting the LCD
Then start the procedure again from step
198
Following screen appears
Index
Index
Free-motion quilting 106
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