GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX
Operation Manual
Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine
CPS5XVY
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Contents
GETTING READY
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
EMBROIDERY
Care and Maintenance
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
Sewing Machine Features
Introduction / Sewing Machine Features
Introduction
Included accessories
Accessories
Part Name
Accessories
Part Code
Part Name
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
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Operation buttons
a “Start/Stop” button
b “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” 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 on the machine
Turning off the machine
Turning the Machine On/Off
Viewing the LCD
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Memo
GETTING READY
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
GETTING READY
a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation
Checking machine operating procedures
d Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment
h Presser foot replacement
GETTING READY
dPressnext page. Next page key to switch to the
If you press Previous page key, you return to the previous page
Example Upper threading
Bobbin precautions
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Winding the bobbin
a Turn on the sewing machine bOpen the top cover
GETTING READY
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Memo
If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool
Memo
GETTING READY
nPress “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin
Installing the bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Memo
Memo
GETTING READY
gReattach the bobbin cover
About the spool of thread
Upper Threading
Upper Threading
Memo
Threading the upper thread
GETTING READY
Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine
i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it up
Upper Threading
Memo
Threading the needle
GETTING READY
cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot
Upper Threading
Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader
GETTING READY
Using the twin needle
i Attach zigzag foot “J”
Upper Threading
j Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch
kPress
When changing the sewing direction
Upper Threading
Pulling up the bobbin thread
Replacing the Needle
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Needle types and their uses
Fabric Type/Application
Tricot
Checking the needle
Replacing the needle
GETTING READY
Replacing the Needle
Install the twin needle in the same way
a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw
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
GETTING READY
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
Selecting stitching
Sewing
Memo
Positioning the fabric
SEWING BASICS
X The fabric is now positioned to be sewn
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
Memo
f When the end of the stitching is reached, press
Securing the stitching
Sewing
bPress “Start/Stop” button or press down on the foot controller
Using “Thread Cutter” button
Cutting the thread
Memo
Memo
Sewing
Using the thread cutter
Setting the Stitch
Adjusting the stitch width
Memo
Adjusting the thread tension
Adjusting the stitch length
Setting the Stitch
Memo
Memo
SEWING BASICS
Upper thread is too loose
Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below
Useful Functions
Useful Functions
Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches
Memo
Automatically cutting the thread
SEWING BASICS
stitching, press “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button once
Mirroring stitches
Memo
Useful Functions
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
Useful Sewing Tips
Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot
a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate
f 1.6 cm 5/8 inch
Using the knee lifter aStop the sewing machine
SEWING BASICS
cRelease the knee lifter
Sewing overcasting stitches
3 UTILITY STITCHES
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and
Appliqué, Patchwork and
Utility stitches
Stitch Setting Chart
UTILITY STITCHES
Left
stitch
Stitch Setting Chart
FootPresser
NeedleTwin
Decorative stitch
UTILITY STITCHES
Serpentine stitch
Hemstitching
Stitch Setting Chart
stitch
stitch
UTILITY STITCHES
Other stitches
stitches
utility
Stitch Setting Chart
Gothic font
Left/RightFlipping
Adjustable Pattern Length/width
Adjustable Stitching Density
UTILITY STITCHES
Outline
Stitch types
Selecting Stitching
Selecting Stitching
Selecting stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
Memo
Saving stitch settings
Selecting Stitching
Example Bus
UTILITY STITCHES
e Press
not saved unless is pressed another time
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”
Overcasting Stitches
Overcasting Stitches
UTILITY STITCHES
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”
2-point
3-point
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Overcasting Stitches
Stitch Name
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
hPosition the fabric in the side cutter
f Select a stitch
Basting
Basic Stitching
Basic stitching
Basic Stitching
f When sewing is finished, cut the thread
UTILITY STITCHES
Changing the needle position
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
UTILITY STITCHES
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
Buttonhole sewing
a Presser foot scale
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
b Length of buttonhole diameter + thickness of button
c 5 mm 3/16 inch
fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
UTILITY STITCHES
bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it
Memo
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
Button sewing
a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached
c Attach button-sewing foot “M”
j When you are finished attaching the button
Memo
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Inserting a centered zipper
Zipper Insertion
A zipper can be sewn in place
UTILITY STITCHES
Zipper Insertion
UTILITY STITCHES
Inserting a side zipper
Zipper Insertion
a Basting stitching
a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point
nTopstitch around the zipper
UTILITY STITCHES
A zipper and piping can be sewn in place
Zipper/piping Insertion
Zipper/piping Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
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
UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqué stitching
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Piecing
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
fWhen the end of the stitching is reached, stop the sewing machine
Using the optional 1/4 inch quilting foot
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Quilting
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
b Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot
UTILITY STITCHES
Free-motion quilting
a Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
a Pattern
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
ePress Back key
f Select stitch
Triple stretch stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
Bar tack stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
Reinforcement Stitching
Darning
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
ePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
hRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet Stitching
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Horizontal Stitching
Memo
Horizontal Stitching
hPressbutton. “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”
j Start sewing
Decorative Stitching
The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches
UTILITY STITCHES
Decorative Stitching
Fagoting
Smocking
Scallop stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
a 1 cm 3/8 inch
Decorative Stitching
Shell tuck stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Joining
Decorative Stitching
Heirloom stitching
Drawnwork Example aPull out several threads from the fabric
UTILITY STITCHES
a 4 mm 3/16 inch
Decorative Stitching
Sewing beautiful patterns
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Sewing patterns
Memo
Changing the stitch density
Changing the pattern size
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Changing the length for satin stitches
The length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations
X It turns to and the pattern is longer
Shifting patterns
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
X The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right
UTILITY STITCHES
Combining patterns
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Memo
cSelect the next pattern
dAfter all of the desired patterns are selected, start sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
Mirroring a pattern image
Checking the pattern
cCheck the contents, and then press
Saving patterns
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Saving a pattern aCreatesave. the combined pattern that you wish to
UTILITY STITCHES
Realigning the pattern
The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on
the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
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
UTILITY STITCHES
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Drawing a sketch of the pattern
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
UTILITY STITCHES
Entering the pattern data
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Memo
To revise the pattern, press
patterns” page
UTILITY STITCHES
Examples of designs
Setting the fabric
Embroidery unit precautions
Using an embroidery card
4 EMBROIDERY
Embroidering Neatly
What to prepare
EMBROIDERY
Memo
Embroidering Neatly
EMBROIDERY
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
EMBROIDERY
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Removing the embroidery foot
This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit
Embroidery unit precautions
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Attaching the embroidery unit
Memo
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
d Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm
e Turn on the sewing machine
EMBROIDERY
Removing the embroidery unit
Attaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric
Preparing the Fabric
Preparing the Fabric
Memo
EMBROIDERY
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame
dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabric
Memo
Preparing the Fabric
bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame
EMBROIDERY
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Attaching the embroidery frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
EMBROIDERY
Removing the embroidery frame
Copyright information
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Embroidery pattern types
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
LCD liquid crystal display operation
EMBROIDERY
Operation keys
Memo
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
LCD button
Memo
Selecting characters
EMBROIDERY
a Select the character stitches bSelect the character style
Memo
Selecting an embroidery pattern
Memo
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Memo
Selecting a frame pattern
EMBROIDERY
a Press the frame pattern
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Using an embroidery card sold separately
Sewing attractive finishes
Embroidering
Memo
EMBROIDERY
If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend
Embroidering a pattern
Embroidering
a b d e
EMBROIDERY
Memo
dLower the presser foot lever
ePress “Start/Stop” button
Appliquéing
Embroidering
the sewing machine stops
iLower the presser foot lever, and press “Start/Stop” button
EMBROIDERY
This section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns
Adjusting the layout
Editing Patterns
Editing Patterns
EMBROIDERY
Memo
Layout key
Rotation key
Memo
Adjusting the thread tension
Editing Patterns
z You can also check the pattern size and
Resewing
Thread runs out partway through a design
EMBROIDERY
Stopping while embroidering
Memo
Editing Patterns
hPress
EMBROIDERY
jPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count
If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitches
Using the Memory Function
Embroidery data precautions
Using the Memory Function
Saving patterns
EMBROIDERY
X After the pattern is saved, the initial screen appears again
Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer
Using the Memory Function
Memo
gAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering
Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key
error message, repeat the procedure starting
EMBROIDERY
5 APPENDIX
Cleaning the machine surface
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the race
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below
Care and Maintenance
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
neatly on the
Troubleshooting
APPENDIX
Symptom
Probable Cause
Remedy
skipped
Troubleshooting
in the LCD
APPENDIX
Error messages
Troubleshooting
the needle may break and cause injury
A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was
APPENDIX
The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the
Troubleshooting
Adjusting the LCD
Operation beep
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
Canceling the operation beep
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
Memo
APPENDIX
Numerics
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index
Index
Page
Index
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