Easy Thread Cassette System
Included Accessories
Accessories
Cover a
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Front view
Cover B
Needle and presser foot section
Right-side/rear view
Cover C
Cover D
Operation buttons
Cover E
Operation panel
Following are available as optional accessories
Optional Accessories
List of Embroidery Cards
Introduction
Sewing Machine Features
Contents
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Stitch Settings
Useful Functions
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
Maintenance
Sewing combined patterns
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Index
Troubleshooting
Important Safety Instructions
BlueNeutral Brown Live
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine
Getting Ready
Turning the Machine On/Off
Power supply precautions
Turning on the machine
Turning off the machine
Turning the Machine On/Off
Viewing the LCD
LCD liquid crystal display operation
Utility stitch selection screen
Stitch group selection screen
LCD liquid crystal display operation
Changing the Machine Settings
Switch screens using Previous page key Next page key
Settings screen appears
DWhenkey. settings are complete, press Back
CPress the item to be set
Checking machine operating procedures
Bobbin precautions
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Winding the bobbin
CSwing up the bobbin thread spool pin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
LPress Start/stop button once
Thread is cut to a suitable length
Install the bobbin wound with thread
Installing the bobbin
ASlide the bobbin cover latch to the right
Bobbin cover opens
Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly
Be careful not to drop the bobbin
Cutter cuts the thread
GReattach the bobbin cover
About the spool of thread
Upper Threading
Upper Threading
Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassette
Loading the spool into the thread cassette
Thread cassette is raised
Close until it clicks
Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette
Follow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette
Threading the needle
ACheck that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green
When embroidering, go to e
Upper threading is finished
Using the extra spool pin
EClose the thread cassette compartment cover
APlacepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool
ARemove the needle
Extra spool pin is now installed
Refer to Replacing the needle
CReplace the needle
For details, refer to Replacing the needle
Using the twin needle
KPresspanel. Settings key in the operation
FInstall the twin needle
JTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select a
Press
MPress Back key
Pulling up the bobbin thread
AInsert the bobbin into the shuttle
NStart sewing
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Replacing the Needle
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
This section provides information on sewing machine needles
Thread and needle number
Needle types and their uses
Ball point needle gold colored
Transparent nylon thread
Replacing the needle
Checking the needle
Correct needle
Incorrect needle
APlace the needle in the hole in the needle- changing tool
Install the twin needle in the same way
Needle can be removed from the needle bar
Needle is installed
HLowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off
Needle-changing tool can not be used for the twin needle
Presser foot precautions
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Presser foot is attached
Replacing the Presser Foot
Removing the presser foot holder
ARemove the presser foot
For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot
Free-arm sewing
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
ASlide the flap off to the left
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Sewing Basics
Sewing
General sewing procedure
Sewing
Selecting stitching
Attach the presser foot
CTurn on the sewing machine
Positioning the fabric
CPlace the fabric under the presser foot
Fabric is now positioned to be sewn
Starting to sew
For U.S.A. only Foot controller Model N5V
Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric
HCut the threads
For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing
Securing the stitching
Machine stops sewing
Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction
Cutting the thread
When you have finished sewing, cut the threads
Release the start/stop button or foot controller
Sewing stitches
Using the thread cutter
Thread tension
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Correct thread tension
Upper thread is too tight
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Changing the upper thread tension
CTest it until the thread tension is suitable
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Adjusting the stitch width
BSelect a stitch
Adjusting the stitch length
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Stitch length can be adjusted on the LCD
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Useful Functions
Useful Functions
CPress on the LCD
Once
Automatically cutting the thread
DSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once
Mirroring stitches
EOnce you have reached the end
Thread is cut here
Trial sewing
Useful Sewing Tips
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing curves
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing thick fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Useful Sewing Tips
Allowance
Sewing an even seam
Aligning the fabric with the guide foot
Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
Utility Stitches
Utility stitches
Stitch Settings
Stitch Settings
Stitch Name
Stitch Settings
Quilting background stitching 7.0 4.0
Yes Pattern for making adjustment
Other stitches
Yes
Stitch types
Selecting Stitching
BAttach the presser foot
DPresspanel. Menu key on the operation
Selecting Stitching
FSelect the stitch type
GPress the stitch selection
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G
Overcasting Stitches
AAttach overcasting foot G
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J
Overcasting Stitches
AAttach zigzag foot J
Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter
HPosition the fabric in the side cutter
If the fabric is not positioned correctly,
ILowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start
Basic Stitching
Basting
Basic stitching
For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width
FWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread
Basic Stitching
EStart sewing
Stitch
Blind Hem Stitching
CAttach blind hem foot R
DSelect a stitch
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Blind Hem Stitching
Needle is too far to the left
Hem
Buttonhole Stitching
Buttonhole Stitching
Buttonhole sewing
Size of the buttonhole is set
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
CAttach buttonhole foot a
FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Buttonhole lever b Bracket
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
Feed dogs are lowered
Button sewing
Attach button-sewing foot M
DSelect stitch
Do not press the thread cutter button
Inserting a centered zipper
Zipper Insertion
Zipper Insertion
Zipper can be sewn in place
JRemove the basting stitching
ITopstitch around the zipper
Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1/8 inch
Inserting a side zipper
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NTopstitch around the zipper
Stretch stitching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Elastic attaching
CSew the fabric without stretching it
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué stitching
Quilting
DAttach zigzag foot J
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch
Piecing
Select stitch 57 or
For a seam allowance on the left side
Quilting
BRemove the presser foot holder
For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder
100
Refer to Removing the presser foot holder
Free-motion quilting
Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a
Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the right
102
Satin stitching
AConnect the foot controller
EPress Back key
Triple stretch stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
Bar tack stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
BAttach buttonhole foot a
104
Mm 1/16 inch in front of the pocket opening
EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
CSelect stitch 52 or
Darning
106
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet stitch
AAttach monogramming foot N
108
Decorative Stitching
Decorative Stitching
Fagoting
CAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch 26 or
Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch
Scallop stitching
Smocking
110
Select stitch 25 , 26 or
Shell tuck stitching
FStitch between the straight stitches
CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread
Joining
112
Select stitch 22 , 23 or
Heirloom stitching
AInstall the wing needle
BAttach monogramming foot N
DStart sewing
Pattern is flipped
114
DSew along the center of the unfrayed section
Sewing beautiful patterns
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
Sewing patterns
116
Realigning the pattern
Changing satin stitch length
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
Select
118
Combining patterns
Sewing combined patterns
Sewing combined patterns
BSelect the first pattern
120
Storing a pattern
122
DCheck the contents if they can be deleted, then Press
Deleting a stored pattern
ASelect one of the stitch groups except
Drawing a sketch of the pattern
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Prepare a grid sheet set
124
Entering the pattern data
BPress Menu key on the operation Panel, and then press
HAfter all points have been entered, press
To revise the pattern, press
Examples of designs
126
Point
Steps for embroidering will be explained here
Embroidery
Embroidering neatly
What to prepare
128
Needle
Embroidering neatly
130
Embroidery step by step
Attaching the embroidery foot
Attaching the embroidery foot
Attaching the embroidery foot
BTurn off the sewing machine
Turn the screwdriver toward the back
132
Remove the presser foot holder
Set the embroidery foot perpendicular
BTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever
Removing the embroidery foot
EAttach the presser foot holder
For details, refer to Attaching the presser foot holder
Attaching the embroidery unit
Embroidery unit precautions
Attaching the embroidery unit
134
DRemove the embroidery unit cover
Attaching the embroidery unit
ESlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm
FTurn on the sewing machine
Removing the embroidery unit
136
BRemove the embroidery frame
Embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine
Preparing the fabric
When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric
138
Preparing the fabric
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame
140
BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame
For details, refer to
We recommend stabilizer material for embroidery
Attaching the embroidery frame
Attaching the embroidery frame
142
BRaise the presser foot lever
Removing the embroidery frame
Attaching the embroidery frame
Remove the embroidery frame
Copyright Information
Selecting embroidery patterns
Embroidery pattern types
144
Selecting embroidery patterns
LCD liquid crystal display operation
Operation keys
LCD button
Selecting characters
146
Example Welcome
APress embroidery pattern
Selecting embroidery patterns
Pattern selection screen is displayed
BSelect the pattern
148
Selecting a frame pattern
APress the frame pattern
BSelect the frame shape
ESelect a pattern
Using an embroidery card
Embroidering
Embroidering a pattern
150
Embroidering
152
Appliquéing
Applique Position will be displayed on the LCD
Applique will be displayed on the LCD
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CCheck and adjust the layout
Adjusting the layout
Convenient Functions
154
Convenient Functions
Storing characters
BSelect5. the pocket for storage from pockets
CPress
CAfter checking the content, press
156
APress Memory key
DSet up the correct color for the upper thread
Adjusting the thread tension
Resewing
Tight Loose
Stopping while embroidering
Thread runs out partway through a design
158
DRestart the embroidery
ETurn off the sewing machine
160
Appendix
Cleaning the machine surface
Maintenance
Cleaning the shuttle
162
DRemove the shuttle
Maintenance
Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out
Do not apply oil to the shuttle
Correctly install the needle
Troubleshooting
164
Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever
Upper thread was not Threaded correctly for example
Troubleshooting
Remove the tangle thread. If
Shuttle
Is tangled or
166
Skipped
LCD
168
Error Message Probable Cause
Error messages
170
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Nothing appears in the LCD
Operation beep
172
Press Settings key in the operation Bpanel
Cancelling the operation beep
Screen for changing the beep setting appears
CPress Next page key. dPress OFF for the buzzer
174
Index
Index
66, 78
176
English 885-S15/S14 XC6369-1211