Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Important Safety Instructions
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
Contents
Useful Sewing Tips
Stitch Setting Chart
Useful Functions
Selecting Stitching
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Using the Memory Function
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Embroidering Neatly
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Index
Introduction / Sewing Machine Features
Sewing Machine Features
Introduction
Part code XC4489-051
Accessories
Included accessories
Gold colored
Accessories
Others
Optional accessories
Following are available as optional accessories
Front view
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Needle and presser foot section
Right-side/rear view
Operation buttons
Start/stop button
Operation panel
LCD liquid crystal display touch panel
Getting Ready
Power supply precautions
Turning the Machine On/Off
Turning on the machine
CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet
Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack
Turning off the machine
Utility stitch selection screen
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Viewing the LCD
Stitch type selection screen
Changing the machine settings
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Turn on the sewing machine
BPresspanel. Settings key on the operation
Settings screen appears
LCD comes on
ATurn on the sewing machine
Checking machine operating procedures
DWhen settings are complete, press Back key
BPress Sewing machine help key on the operation panel
EAfter you finish looking, press Back key two times
DPressnext page. Next page key to switch to
Initial stitch screen appears again
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Winding the bobbin
Allowing you to choose a spool cap that
Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto
Fthe spool pin Become tangled around the spool pin
Best fits the size of spool being used. If
Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk
Spool net Spool cap Spool pin
Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built-in cutter
Installing the bobbin
Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right
GReattach the bobbin cover
Threading the upper thread
Upper Threading
About the spool of thread
Upper Threading
DOpen the top cover
Needle position button
Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread Kguide
CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot
This section describes how to thread the needle
Threading the needle
Thread is passed through the eye of the needle
For details, refer to Upper Threading
AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread
BLower the presser foot lever
Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle
Using the twin needle
Thread should unroll from the top front of the spool
Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch
Screen for setting the twin needle appears
Attach zigzag foot J
KPress
NStart sewing
Pulling up the bobbin thread
MPress Back key
AInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case
Upper Threading
This section describes how to replace the needle
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Needle types and their uses
Replacing the Needle
Replacing the needle
Checking the needle
CLower the presser foot lever
Install the twin needle in the same way
Replacing the Presser Foot
Presser foot precautions
This section describes how to replace the presser foot
Replacing the presser foot
Replacing the Presser Foot
Presser foot is attached
Remove the presser foot
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder
For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot
Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Free-arm sewing
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Getting Ready
Sewing Basics
Sewing
General sewing procedure
Follow the basic procedures below to sew
Refer to Positioning the fabric
Sewing
Refer to Stitch Setting Chart
Selecting stitching
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
HCut the threads
Machine stops sewing
Securing the stitching
For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing
Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction
Release Start/stop button or foot controller
When you have finished sewing, cut the threads
Cutting the thread
Sewing stitches
Using the thread cutter
BRaise the presser foot lever
Adjusting the stitch width
Setting the Stitch
Press to return the setting to its default
Setting the Stitch
Adjusting the stitch length
Adjusting the thread tension
Correct thread tension
Upper thread is too loose
Each press of makes the thread tension tighter
BSelect a stitch
Useful Functions
Useful Functions
CPress on the LCD
CPress on the screen
Automatically cutting the thread
DSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once
Select a stitch
Mirroring stitches
Press on the screen
Trial sewing
Adjusting the presser foot pressure
Useful Sewing Tips
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing thick fabrics
When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard
Useful Sewing Tips
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot
CRelease the knee lifter
Using the knee lifter AStop the sewing machine
Presser foot is lowered
Using zigzag foot J
Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitches
Using overcasting foot G
Satin stitching using the sewing Speed controller
Stitch Setting Chart
Utility stitches
Stitch Setting Chart
Stitch
7.0 4.0 Decorative stitching
7.0 1.0
Stitches
Only Pattern for making adjustment
Other stitches
Small Yes Not
Yes Small
Gothic font
Large Yes
Outline
Selecting Stitching
Selecting Stitching
Stitch types
BPresspanel. Utility stitch key on the operation
Press the stitch selection
CSelect the stitch type
Selecting characters
† Example Bus
Saving stitch settings
Default stitch length is 2.5 mm
CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress
Press
Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G
Overcasting Stitches
Attach overcasting foot G
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J
Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter
Lowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start
Basic stitching
Basic Stitching
Basting
Basic Stitching
Changing the needle position
When sewing is finished, cut the thread
For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width
2.0 5.5
Blind Hem Stitching
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
Blind Hem Stitching
DSelect a stitch
Hem
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Needle is too far to the left
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
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
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
BIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it
Attach button-sewing foot M
Button sewing
Feed dogs are lowered
Button is held in place
Attaching a shank to a button
Do not press Thread cutter button
CCut off any excess thread
Zipper can be sewn in place
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
For details, refer to Basic stitching
Zipper Insertion
HSelect stitch
Inserting a side zipper
Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch
Zipper Insertion
NTopstitch around the zipper
Zipper/piping Insertion
Zipper/piping Insertion
Zipper and piping can be sewn in place
Left sewing position
GSecurely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver
Inserting a piping
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HTopstitch around the zipper
Elastic attaching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Stitch
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Appliqué stitching
Attach the open toe foot ESelect a stitch
Piecing
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Select stitch 21 or
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Using the 1/4 inch quilting foot
For a seam allowance on the left side
Baste the fabric to be quilted
Quilting
Walking foot is attached
Free-motion quilting
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DPress on for stitch width control setting
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
AConnect the foot controller
EPress Back key
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Initial screen appears again
Bar tack stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
BAttach buttonhole foot a
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EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Darning
Select stitch 58 or
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Eyelet stitch
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet Stitching
Attach monogramming foot N
Horizontal
Horizontal Stitching
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Remove the flat bed attachment
Start sewing
Horizontal Stitching
Fabric is fed forward
Fabric is fed to the left
Utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches
Decorative Stitching
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Fagoting
Decorative Stitching
Smocking
Scallop stitching
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AFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J
Shell tuck stitching
Select stitch 31 , 32 or
CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side
Joining
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Select stitch 28 , 29 or
BAttach monogramming foot N
AInstall the wing needle
Heirloom stitching
DStart sewing
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Pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored
DSew along the center of the unfrayed section
Sewing patterns
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Sewing beautiful patterns
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Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Changing the pattern size
Changing the stitch density
Select for coarser stitching, or select for finer stitching
It turns to and the pattern is longer
Changing the length for satin stitches
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BSelect a satin stitch pattern
Next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right
Shifting patterns
DSelect the same pattern
Examples of step patterns
Combining patterns
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BSelect the first pattern
Repeating patterns
CSelect the next pattern
Up to 70 patterns can be combined
AAfter.the patterns have been combined, press
Checking the pattern
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Mirroring a pattern image
APress
BPresspanel. Memory key on the operation
CCheck the contents, and then press
Storing patterns
Recalling a pattern APress Recall key
Realigning the pattern
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Vertical pattern adjustment
FPress Settings key on the operation panel
Press GTo adjust the vertical position, press For
Check the sewn pattern
Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly
Horizontal pattern adjustment
It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern
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Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Drawing a sketch of the pattern
Prepare a grid sheet set
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Entering the pattern data
GAfter all points have been entered, press
To revise the pattern, press
Patterns
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Examples of designs
Point
Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter
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Embroidering Neatly
What to prepare
Following is necessary for embroidering
Embroidering Neatly
Needle
Embroidery step by step
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Attaching the embroidery foot
This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown
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Turn the screwdriver toward the back
Set the embroidery foot perpendicular
Attach the presser foot holder
Removing the embroidery foot
BTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever
For details, refer to Attaching the presser foot holder
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Embroidery unit precautions
This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit
Attaching the embroidery unit
Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Carriage moves to its initial position
Remove the embroidery frame
Removing the embroidery unit
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Press , and then press
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric
† When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop
Preparing the Fabric
Preparing the Fabric
Embroidery frame large
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame
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Embroidery frame mediumoption
Embroidery pattern Mark
For details, refer to
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BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame
We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery
Attaching the embroidery frame
This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Removing the embroidery frame
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Embroidery pattern types
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Copyright information
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
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LCD liquid crystal display operation
Operation keys
Press this key again to cancel multi-color
LCD button
Specify the characters for embroidery
Selecting characters
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If a wrong character was selected, press
Selecting an embroidery pattern
Switch the screen using Previous Key and Next page key
Embroidery patterns
Press the frame pattern
Selecting a frame pattern
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BSelect the frame shape
ESelect a pattern
Using an embroidery card sold separately
Operation is the same as in Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Sewing attractive finishes
Embroidering
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Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c
Embroidering a pattern
Embroidering
Set the embroidery thread, and thread Bneedle
EPress Start/stop button
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DLower the presser foot lever
After progressing 5-6 stitches, press
Sewing machine stops
Appliquéing
Applique Position will be displayed on the screen
Applique will be displayed on the screen
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ILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button
Editing Patterns
Adjusting the layout
CCheck and adjust the layout
Editing Patterns
Press Back key to return to the previous screen
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Press to return to the previous screen
DPress Back key to return to the original screen
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Resewing
Thread runs out partway through a design
Forward one stitch increases the stitch number
ETurn off the sewing machine
Stopping while embroidering
CPress Embroidery key
FTurnpattern.on the sewing machine and select GPress
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KRestart the embroidery
Embroidery data precautions
Using the Memory Function
Using the Memory Function
Stored patterns are displayed
Switch screens using
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BSelect the pattern you wish to recall
Recalling embroidery patterns from the computer
USB port connector for computer USB cable connector
Data within folders cannot be recalled
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Switch screens using Previous page key Next page key
GAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering
Select the pattern you wish to recall
Error messages
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the race
Adjusting the LCD
Cleaning the race
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
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Care and Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
Correctly install the needle
Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever
Troubleshooting
Neatly on
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Is tangled or
Skipped
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LCD
Error messages
Needle may break and cause injury
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When the embroidery unit is attached
Machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character
Operation beep
Adjusting the LCD
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Canceling the operation beep
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
AWhile holding Settings key pressed, turn on the machine
When the following screen appears, upgrading is completed
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Index
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index
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Index
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