GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX
Operation Manual
Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine
CPS5XVY
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Important Safety Instructions
8For repair or adjustment
7For a longer service life
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY
FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
GETTING READY
Contents
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
EMBROIDERY
Care and Maintenance
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
Introduction / Sewing Machine Features
Sewing Machine Features
Introduction
Included accessories
Accessories
Part Name
Accessories
Part Code
Others
Memo
Optional accessories
Front view
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
i Embroidery unit connector slot
Right-side/rear view
Needle and presser foot section
d USB port connector
f Main power switch
a “Start/Stop” button
Operation buttons
b “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button
c “Needle Position” button
h Settings key
Operation panel
a LCD liquid crystal display touch panel
b Back key
1 GETTING READY
When you are away from the machine After using the machine
Power supply precautions
When the power fails during use
Use only the power cord included with this machine
Turning off the machine
Turning on the machine
Turning the Machine On/Off
Viewing the LCD
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Changing the machine settings
X The settings screen appears
bPresspanel. Settings key on the operation
Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key
a Turn on the sewing machine
a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation
Checking machine operating procedures
d Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment
h Presser foot replacement
If you press Previous page key, you return to the previous page
dPressnext page. Next page key to switch to the
Example Upper threading
eAfter you finish looking, press Back key two times
Bobbin precautions
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Winding the bobbin
a Turn on the sewing machine bOpen the top cover
If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool
nPress “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin
Installing the bobbin
gReattach the bobbin cover
About the spool of thread
Upper Threading
Upper Threading
Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine
Threading the upper thread
i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it up
cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot
Threading the needle
Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader
Using the twin needle
j Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch
i Attach zigzag foot “J”
kPress
When changing the sewing direction
Pulling up the bobbin thread
Replacing the Needle
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Needle types and their uses
Fabric Type/Application
Tricot
Replacing the needle
Checking the needle
a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw
Install the twin needle in the same way
a Needle stopper
This section describes how to replace the presser foot
Presser foot precautions
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Replacing the Presser Foot
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder
Free-arm sewing
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
GETTING READY
Adjusting the stitch length
Adjusting the stitch width
SEWING BASICS
The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter
Sewing
General sewing procedure
Sewing
Selecting stitching
X The fabric is now positioned to be sewn
Positioning the fabric
starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed
Starting to sew
Using the operation button
dWhen you have finished sewing, press “Needle Position” button
SEWING BASICS
f When the end of the stitching is reached, press
Securing the stitching
bPress “Start/Stop” button or press down on the foot controller
d After sewing back to the beginning of the
Using “Thread Cutter” button
Cutting the thread
gAfter 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn
release “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button
Using the thread cutter
Adjusting the stitch width
Setting the Stitch
Adjusting the thread tension
Adjusting the stitch length
Setting the Stitch
Upper thread is too loose
Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below
Useful Functions
Useful Functions
Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches
stitching, press “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button once
Automatically cutting the thread
Mirroring stitches
Useful Sewing Tips
Adjusting the presser foot pressure
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
Useful Sewing Tips
Sewing thick fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate
Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot
f 1.6 cm 5/8 inch
a Tabs b Notches
cRelease the knee lifter
Using the knee lifter aStop the sewing machine
Sewing overcasting stitches
3 UTILITY STITCHES
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and
Appliqué, Patchwork and
Utility stitches
Stitch Setting Chart
UTILITY STITCHES
Left
FootPresser
Stitch Setting Chart
NeedleTwin
Serpentine stitch
Decorative stitch
Hemstitching
Buttonhole stitch
stitch
stitches
Other stitches
utility
Left/RightFlipping
Gothic font
Adjustable Pattern Length/width
Adjustable Stitching Density
Outline
Stitch types
Selecting Stitching
Selecting Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Example Bus
Saving stitch settings
To use a stitch length of 2.0 mm for the
straight stitch
not saved unless is pressed another time
e Press
Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”
Overcasting Stitches
2-point
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”
3-point
Stitch Name
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
f Select a stitch
hPosition the fabric in the side cutter
i Lowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start
a 2 cm 3/4 inch
Basting
Basic Stitching
Basic stitching
Basic Stitching
Changing the needle position
f When sewing is finished, cut the thread
Blind Hem Stitching
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
Blind Hem Stitching
Attach blind hem foot “R”
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole sewing
b Length of buttonhole diameter + thickness of button
a Presser foot scale
c 5 mm 3/16 inch
a 10 mm 3/8 inch b 15 mm 9/16 inch
fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it
a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached
Button sewing
c Attach button-sewing foot “M”
d Select stitch
j When you are finished attaching the button
Inserting a centered zipper
Zipper Insertion
A zipper can be sewn in place
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a side zipper
a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point
a Basting stitching
nTopstitch around the zipper
A zipper and piping can be sewn in place
Zipper/piping Insertion
Zipper/piping Insertion
Inserting a piping
Stretch stitching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Elastic attaching
Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached
cSelect a stitch
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué stitching
Piecing
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
fWhen the end of the stitching is reached, stop the sewing machine
Using the optional 1/4 inch quilting foot
For a seam allowance on the left side
bAttach the 1/4 inch quilting foot
b Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot
Quilting
Free-motion quilting
a Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
a Pattern
f Select stitch
ePress Back key
Triple stretch stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
Bar tack stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Darning
ePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet Stitching
Horizontal Stitching
hPressbutton. “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”
Horizontal Stitching
j Start sewing
The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches
Decorative Stitching
Decorative Stitching
Fagoting
Smocking
Scallop stitching
a 1 cm 3/8 inch
Shell tuck stitching
Joining
Heirloom stitching
Drawnwork Example aPull out several threads from the fabric
a 4 mm 3/16 inch
Sewing beautiful patterns
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Sewing patterns
Changing the stitch density
Changing the pattern size
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
The length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations
Changing the length for satin stitches
X It turns to and the pattern is longer
Each time you press it the number changes You can select from
X The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right
Shifting patterns
Combining patterns
dAfter all of the desired patterns are selected, start sewing
cSelect the next pattern
Repeating patterns
aAfter.the patterns have been combined, press
Checking the pattern
Mirroring a pattern image
aPress
bPress , and confirm the pattern cPress Back key
cCheck the contents, and then press
Saving patterns
Saving a pattern aCreatesave. the combined pattern that you wish to
bPresspanel. Memory key on the operation
The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on
Realigning the pattern
the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If
piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for
for horizontal pattern adjustment
X It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern
Horizontal pattern adjustment
Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly
Press to increase the horizontal space in the design
Drawing a sketch of the pattern
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Entering the pattern data
patterns” page
To revise the pattern, press
Examples of designs
Setting the fabric
Embroidery unit precautions
Using an embroidery card
4 EMBROIDERY
What to prepare
Embroidering Neatly
EMBROIDERY
Embroidering Neatly
Embroidery step by step
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot
Attaching the embroidery foot
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
f Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown
Removing the embroidery foot
This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit
Embroidery unit precautions
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Attaching the embroidery unit
d Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
e Turn on the sewing machine
f Be sure that no objects or hands are near the
Removing the embroidery unit
Attaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric
Preparing the Fabric
Preparing the Fabric
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame
dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabric
bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame
Attaching the embroidery frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Removing the embroidery frame
Copyright information
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Embroidery pattern types
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Operation keys
LCD liquid crystal display operation
LCD button
a Select the character stitches bSelect the character style
Selecting characters
cSelect the characters
Example Welcome
70 Embroidery patterns 66 Embroidery patterns
Selecting an embroidery pattern
a Select the type of the embroidery pattern
bSelect the pattern
a Press the frame pattern
Selecting a frame pattern
bSelect the frame shape
cSelect the stitch
Using an embroidery card sold separately
Sewing attractive finishes
Embroidering
If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend
Embroidering a pattern
Embroidering
a b d e
ePress “Start/Stop” button
dLower the presser foot lever
g Use scissors to cut the thread at the beginning of the stitching
hPress “Start/Stop” button again
the sewing machine stops
Appliquéing
iLower the presser foot lever, and press “Start/Stop” button
This section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns
Adjusting the layout
Editing Patterns
Editing Patterns
Rotation key
Layout key
Horizontal mirror image key
Starting point key
z You can also check the pattern size and
Thread runs out partway through a design
Resewing
Stopping while embroidering
jPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count
hPress
If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitches
kRestart the embroidery
Embroidery data precautions
Using the Memory Function
Using the Memory Function
X After the pattern is saved, the initial screen appears again
Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer
error message, repeat the procedure starting
gAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering
e Select the pattern you wish to retrieve
f Press
5 APPENDIX
Cleaning the machine surface
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the race
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
neatly on the
Troubleshooting
is tangled or
skipped
in the LCD
the needle may break and cause injury
Error messages
A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was
The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the
Operation beep
Adjusting the LCD
Canceling the operation beep
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index
Numerics
Index
Page
Index
English 885-U11 XE0535-001 Printed in China