Computerized Sewing Machine
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
For a longer service life
For safe operation
Contents
Utility Stitches
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Main parts
Needle and presser foot section
Operation buttons
Buttons provided on some models
Operation panel
Flat bed attachment
ASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to
Accessories
Optional accessories
Using Your Sewing Machine
Power supply precautions
BSet the main power switch to
CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch to
Foot controller
Changing the needle stop position
Threading the Machine
Winding the bobbin
Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk
ETurn on the sewing machine
GTrim the excess thread above the bobbin
For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system
CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right
Lower threading
Actual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This model
Right side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
Upper threading
Thread take-up lever
DFully lower the needle threader lever
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below
Drawing up the lower thread
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
Lightly hold the end of the upper thread
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Needle types and their uses
Fabrics
Checking the needle
Replacing the needle
Correct needle
Incorrect needle
Installing the needle clamp
Sewing with a twin needle
Twin needle threading
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Mark on the wheel points up. With models
Removing the presser foot holder
Removing the presser foot holder
Attaching the presser foot holder
Remove the presser foot
General sewing procedure
Sewing
DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch length
Selecting stitching
Turn on the sewing machine
CAttach the presser foot
Starting to sew
On the wheel points up. With models equipped
BRaise the presser foot lever
Thread tension
Sewing reinforcement stitches
Correct tension
Upper tension is too tight
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing curves
Using a free-arm style
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it
Overcasting Stitches
Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch
When sewing is finished, cut the thread
Basic Stitching
Basic stitching
Changing the needle position
Blind HEM Stitching
BAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
Buttonhole Sewing
Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on
Size of the buttonhole is set
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Button sewing
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
CAttach presser foot M
ESelect a stitch
With stitch Select stitch
Zipper Insertion
Rev. Reverse
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Elastic attaching
APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqués
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Piecing
Using the optional quilting guide
Quilting
Baste the fabric to be quilted
DSelect stitch , or
Free-motion quilting
GAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewing
Once sewing is completed,
Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Decorative Stitching
Fagoting
Scallop stitching
DTrim along the stitches
Smocking
Shell tuck stitching
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch
DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers
Joining
Heirloom stitching
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side
Stitch Settings
Utility stitches
Rfc. Reinforcement
Pattern No
Rfc Binding
Appendix
Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the bobbin case
Remove the bobbin case
Troubleshooting
Lower
Or breaks
Thread ten
Fabric is
Stitches are
Skipped
There is a high
Pitched noise While sewing
Error Messages
Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beep
Index
Numerics
30, 32
English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-4216