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SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS

bPress to display a selection screen of characters, and then select a character. Repeat this step until you have selected all of the characters.

*If a wrong character was selected, press to erase the character, and then select the new character.

*To select a different character style, press , and then select the new character style.

*Press to check the selected characters.

→An image of the selected characters is displayed below the symbol of the appropriate presser foot.

Example: To select “Bus”

aPress .

bPress .

cPress .

dPress , then .

→“Bus” appears.

*A maximum of 70 characters can be combined.

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Contents

Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Page Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine HOW to USE this Manual To sew utility stitchesTo sew characters and patterns Contents Appendix 137 Page Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front ViewRight-side/Rear View Needle and Presser Foot Section Operation Buttons Screw How to Assemble the Spool StandMemo Ball point needle gold colored Part Code Options Getting Ready Turn the main power switch to I to turn on the machine Turn the main power switch to O to turn off the machineTurning the Machine ON/OFF LCD Screen Display PrecautionsTo change Key FunctionsScreen Press Using the Machine Setting Mode KeyUsing the Machine Operation Mode Key Using the Pattern Explanation Key LOWER/UPPER Threading Using the Supplemental Spool PinWinding the Bobbin Set the supplemental spool pin in the up positionCut the thread, and then remove the bobbin Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin Pass the thread through the thread guideFollow steps g through j on Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread Setting the BobbinAttach the bobbin cover Upper ThreadingPass the thread through the needle bar thread guide marked Press the Needle Position button to raise the needleRelease the needle threader lever Pass the thread through the thread guide disks markedPress Using the Twin NeedlePress , or press in the screen Select a stitch Press to select the setting for twin needle sewingRemoving the Presser Foot Changing the Presser FootAttaching the Presser Foot Or pressChecking the Needle Changing the NeedleOr press Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations About the NeedleInstall the wide table When you are finished using the wide table, remove itSewing Large Pieces of Fabric Sewing Basics Sewing Sewing a StitchLower the presser foot lever Release the foot controller to stop the machine Using the Foot ControllerUsing the Knee Lifter Sewing Reinforcement StitchesSewing Curves Sewing Heavyweight Fabric Sewing Lightweight FabricChanging Sewing Direction Adjusting Stitch Settings Adjusting the Stitch WidthAdjusting the Stitch Length Adjusting the Thread Tension Useful FunctionsAutomatic Reinforcement Stitching Automatic Thread Cutting Pivoting Select a stitch Press to select the pivot setting Automatic Fabric Sensor SystemRotate the fabric, and then press the Start/ Stop button Press to return to the original screen Locking the ScreenUseful Functions Utility Stitches Stitch Selection Screens Selecting a Utility StitchSaving Stitch Settings Using the Mirror Image KeySelecting a Stitch Using the Sewing Type Selection Key Follow the directions to sew the stitch When you have finished sewing, pressQuilting Sewing the StitchesStitch Name Piecing Piecing Using the 1/4 Quilting Foot with GuidePress or , and then attach presser foot J Press , and then attach the 1/4 piecing foot with guideFollow the steps on page 34 to remove the presser foot QuiltingAppliqués Using the Quilting GuideQuilting with Satin Stitches When you are finished sewing, set Width Control back to OFFFree-motion Quilting Select orRemove the presser foot holder see Remove the presser foot holder see Mm approx /4 inch Mm approx /8 inch Echo QuiltingPressmode. to cancel the free-motion sewing Auto Manual Straight StitchesReverse stitches Select a stitch Attach presser foot JBasting Needle Plate and Needle Plate Cover MarksSew while lightly guiding the fabric Darts SeamsGathering Flat Fell SeamsSpread out the fabric along the seam line Iron the folds in the same direction PintucksOvercasting Zigzag StitchesPatchwork Crazy Quilts Using the Cord Guide Bobbin CoverSewing Curves Remove the bobbin cover from the machine seeTape/Elastic Attaching Elastic Zigzag StitchesOvercasting Using Presser Foot G OvercastingSew along the presser foot guide Overcasting Using Presser Foot J Follow the steps on page 34 to remove the presser foot Overcasting Using the Optional Side Cutter→ a seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn Start sewingFold the fabric again, as shown Blind Hem StitchesIf the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold AppliquésIf the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold Press orShell Tuck Stitching ScallopingSewing Sharp Curves Smocking Top StitchingTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot JFagoting Pull out the threads for the straight stitches Tape or Elastic AttachingHemstitching 1 Daisy Stitch Heirloom StitchingHemstitching 2 Drawn Work Insert the wing needle 130/705H, sizePress to create a mirror image of the stitch Hemstitching 3 Drawn WorkButtonhole Stitches Pull down the buttonhole lever Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabricPin Eyelet punch Buttons That Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Sewing Stretch FabricsUse darning stitches for mending and other applications DarningPull down the buttonhole lever Bar TacksBar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be sewn on Button SewingEyelets Attaching a 4-Hole ButtonAttaching a Button with a Shank Press , and then sew seam Multi-Directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag StitchZipper Insertion Centered ZipperTopstitch around the zipper, and then remove the basting Inch of sewing space Side ZipperSet the presser foot in the 3 mm approx /8 inch margin Inches from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machineSewing the Stitches 100 Character Decorative 4Stitches 102 Selecting Stitch Patterns103 Alphabet PatternsTo combine patterns, select the next pattern Press Press , then 104105 Sewing Stitch PatternsSewing Attractive Finishes Basic Sewing106 Adjusting PatternsAPress Then press ScreenDPress 107108 Editing Stitch PatternsChanging the Pattern Size 109Changing the Pattern Length Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only Creating a Vertical Mirror ImageSelecting a Single/Repeating Pattern 110Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern 111Press the Start/Stop button to stop Machine, and then press Presssewing.the Start/Stop button to continue112 Combining Stitch PatternsBefore Combining Patterns Combining Patterns from Different CategoriesEPress 113Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes 114Example APress BPress CPress Again, and then press115 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different OrientationsExample APress CPress Again, and then press 116 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different LengthsAPress BPress , and then press once so that It appears as Creating Step Patterns 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only 117Press , and then press Press again, and then pressExamples of Pattern Combinations 118Stitch Data Precautions Using the Memory Function119 Saving Stitch Patterns Machine’s MemoryIf the Memory Is Full 120Press to continue Select a stitch pattern to be deletedSaving Stitch Patterns to Computer 121122 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s MemorySelect a stitch pattern to be retrieved Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer 123124 128 126126 Designing a StitchDraw the stitch design on the grid sheet part code SA507 Decide the spacing of the stitchExamples of Custom Stitches 127128 Entering Stitch DataPress CUse To move 129First point on the grid sheet Press to add the point indicated byMoving a Point 130HPress APress or to move to the point that you want to move131 Moving Part or All of the DesignCPress or to move the section DPress BPress Inserting New Points 132133 Using Stored Custom StitchesSaving Custom Stitches in the Machine’s Memory APress BPress134 Saving Custom Stitches to the ComputerSelect a custom stitch to be deleted Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine’s Memory 135Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer Select a custom stitch to be retrieved136 142 140145 148Cleaning the LCD Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Machine Casing Cleaning the Race139 Cleaning the Bobbin Case140 Adjusting the ScreenScreen Visibility Is Low Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning141 142 Troubleshooting143 Problem Cause Solution144 145 Error Messages146 147 Alarm148 SpecificationsWhen the screen shown in step a appears Again, press Upgrading Your MACHINE’S Software149 150 When the following screen appears, upgrading is completed151 Stitch Setting Chart152 Auto Manual Straight stitch Left 153154 155 156 157 158 159 IndexNeedle 160English 882-U60 XE0783-001