Computerized Sewing Machine
Important Safety Instructions
For a longer service life
For repair or adjustment
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
Contents
Utility Stitches
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Main parts
Buttons provided on some models
Needle and presser foot section
Operation buttons
ASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to
Operation panel
Flat bed attachment
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
Side of stitch selection key
Foot controller
Changing the needle stop position
ETurn on the sewing machine
Threading the Machine
Winding the bobbin
GTrim the excess thread above the bobbin
Thread is cut to a suitable length
For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system
CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right
Lower threading
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
Upper threading
Thread take-up lever
Fully lower the needle threader lever
Gthe needle toward the back of the sewing
Machine
ECatch the thread on the hook as shown below
Drawing up the lower thread
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
ALightly hold the end of the upper thread
Bobbin cover should still be removed
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Needle types and their uses
This section provides information on sewing machine needles
Checking the needle
Replacing the needle
Correct needle
Incorrect needle
Installing the needle clamp
Install the twin needle in the same way
Sewing with a twin needle
Twin needle threading
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Replace the presser foot as described below
Mark on the wheel points up. With models
Removing the presser foot holder
Removing the presser foot holder
Attaching the presser foot holder
ARemove the presser foot
Sewing
General sewing procedure
Follow the basic procedures below to sew
DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch length
Selecting stitching
ATurn on the sewing machine
CAttach the presser foot indicated in the LCD
BRaise the presser foot lever
Starting to sew
On the wheel points up. With models equipped
Thread tension
Sewing reinforcement stitches
Correct tension
Upper tension is too tight
Thread correctly. For details, refer to page 14
Upper tension is too loose
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing curves
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener
Using a free-arm style
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
ASlidereleasetheit.flat bed attachment to the left to
Overcasting Stitches
Rev. Reverse Rfc. Reinforcement
Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch
For details, refer to Selecting stitching
FWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread
Basic Stitching
Basic stitching
For details, refer to Starting to sew
DFold back the fabric inside along the basting
Blind HEM Stitching
AReverse the skirt or pants
Arm
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
Auto Rfc
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
Trim off any excess of the gimp thread
CAttach presser foot M
ESelect a stitch
With stitch Select stitch
After sewing for about 10 seconds at low
Normally, the feed dog position lever is Positioned at
Zipper Insertion
Rev. Reverse
Elastic attaching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqués
Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch
Piecing
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
DCarefully sew around the edge of the design
Using the optional quilting guide
Quilting
ABaste the fabric to be quilted
For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder
Free-motion quilting
DSlide the feed dog position lever, located at
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
Rfc. Reinforcement **Auto Rfc. Automatic Reinforcement
EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Decorative Stitching
Fagoting
Scallop stitching
AAttach monogramming foot N BSelect stitch
Fabric.3
Smocking
Shell tuck stitching
CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch
DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers
DStart sewing
Joining
Heirloom stitching
Stitch Settings
Utility stitches
Rfc. Reinforcement
Pattern No
Rfc Binding
Appendix
Cleaning the bobbin case
Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Do not put oil on the bobbin case
ERemove the bobbin case
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out
Troubleshooting
Lower
Or breaks
Thread is Tangled on
Wrong side
Fabric is
Wrinkled
Stitches are
Skipped
Error Messages
Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beep
Index
Numerics
31, 34
Page
English 885-S38 XE3669-001