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