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fPass the thread through the slot as shown, and

then pull the thread out toward the front.

aCutter

XThe cutter cuts the thread.

Note

zMake sure that the thread is correctly

inserted through the tension-adjusting spring

of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted

correctly, reinsert the thread.

aTension-adjusting spring

gReattach the bobbin cover.

Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the

bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on

the right side.

XThe bobbin threading is finished.

Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with

the procedure in "Upper Threading" (page 29).

Memo

zYou can begin sewing without pulling up the

bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the

bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up

the thread according to the procedure in

"Pulling up the bobbin thread" (page 36).

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Contents

Main Important Safety Instructions DANGER 1 WARNING 2 3 4 5 6 This machine is 7 8 Contents GETTING READY 15 SEWING BASICS 47 UTILITY STITCHES 65 EMBROIDERY 129 APPENDIX 163 Introduction Sewing Machine Features Accessories Included accessories Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front view Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view zRefer to pages 10 through 13 while you are learning to use your machine. 12 Operation buttons Operation panel Page 1 GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions WARNING Turning the Machine On/Off 17 Turning on the machine Turning off the machine LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Viewing the LCD LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 Changing the machine settings Page LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Checking machine operating procedures Page Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautions Winding the bobbin Page Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Page Installing the bobbin Page Upper Threading About the spool of thread Threading the upper thread 30 Upper Threading 31 Threading the needle Upper Threading 33 Threading the needle manually ( without using the needle threader ) 34 Using the twin needle Page Pulling up the bobbin thread Page Replacing the Needle Needle precautions Replacing the Needle 39 Needle types and their uses Checking the needle Replacing the needle Page Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautions Replacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser Foot 43 bc Removing and attaching the presser foot holder b c Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 45 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy. Free-arm sewing Page 2 SEWING BASICS Sewing General sewing procedure Sewing 49 Selecting stitching Positioning the fabric Sewing 51 Starting to sew 52 Sewing 53 Securing the stitching 54 Cutting the thread Sewing 55 Setting the Stitch Adjusting the stitch width Setting the Stitch 57 Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the thread tension Page Useful Functions 59 Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches Automatically cutting the thread Useful Functions 61 Mirroring stitches Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewing Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Adjusting the presser foot pressure Sewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance 3 UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitches Stitch Setting Chart 67 Page Stitch Setting Chart 69 Other stitches Selecting Stitching 71 Selecting Stitching Stitch types Selecting stitching Page Selecting Stitching 73 Saving stitch settings Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G" Overcasting Stitches 75 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J" Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter b Overcasting Stitches 77 Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Basting Basic stitching Basic Stitching 79 6 0.0 2.0 5.5 7.0 345 Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure. 1 Blind Hem Stitching 81 Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching 83 Buttonhole sewing Page Buttonhole Stitching 85 Page Buttonhole Stitching 87 Button sewing 88 Zipper Insertion 89 Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. Inserting a centered zipper Page Zipper Insertion 91 I Inserting a side zipper Page Zipper Insertion 93 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations. Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Page Appliqu, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqus, patchwork and quilts are described below. Appliqu stitching Appliqu, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 97 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Piecing Quilting Page Appliqu, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 101 Free-motion quilting Satin stitching Reinforcement Stitching 103 Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Triple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching Page Reinforcement Stitching 105 Darning Page Eyelet Stitching 107 Eyelet Stitching Decorative Stitching The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches. Decorative Stitching 109 Fagoting Scallop stitching Smocking Decorative Stitching 111 Shell tuck stitching Joining Heirloom stitching Page Decorative Stitching 115 Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns 117 Changing the length for satin stitches Realigning the pattern Page Page Sewing Combined Patterns Combining patterns Sewing Combined Patterns 121 Storing patterns Sewing Combined Patterns 123 Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch) With the My Custom Stitch function, you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself. Drawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch) 125 Entering the pattern data Page Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch) 127 Examples of designs Page 4EMBROIDERY Embroidering Neatly What to prepare Page Embroidery step by step Attaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the embroidery foot Page Attaching the Embroidery Foot 135 Removing the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery Unit 137 Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage. It may cause injury. Removing the embroidery unit Replacing the bobbin case Preparing the Fabric 139 Preparing the Fabric Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric 140 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame Preparing the Fabric 141 Page Attaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery frame Selecting Embroidery Patterns 145 Selecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright information Embroidery pattern types LCD (liquid crystal display) operation Selecting Embroidery Patterns 147 Selecting alphabet characters Selecting Embroidery Patterns 149 Selecting an embroidery pattern Selecting a frame pattern Selecting Embroidery Patterns 151 Using an embroidery card 152 Embroidering Embroidering a pattern Embroidering 153 Appliquing Embroidering 155 Editing and Saving Patterns This section describes ways to edit, adjust, reposition and memorize patterns. Adjusting the layout Page Storing patterns Editing and Saving Patterns 159 Adjusting the thread tension Resewing Thread runs out partway through a design Editing and Saving Patterns 161 Stopping while embroidering Page 5 APPENDIX Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surface Cleaning the race Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 167 Page Troubleshooting 169 Page Troubleshooting 171 Error messages Page Troubleshooting 173 Adjusting the LCD Operation beep Troubleshooting 175 Canceling the operation beep Index