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