Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Getting Ready
Sewing Basics
Utility Stitches
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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE
SPECIAL FEATURES
Getting Ready
Utility Stitches
Embroidery
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Contents
CONTENTS
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR
Chapter 1 Getting Ready
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY
Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH
Chapter 8 Appendix
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S
Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
■Front View
■Right-side/RearView
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After the embroidery frame is set in the frame holder, be sure the
Note
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(For U.S.A. only)
Foot controller: Model S
This foot controller can be used with this machine model NV4750D
•Always use accessories recommended for this machine
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Getting Ready
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
After using the machine
When the power fails during use
•Use only the power cord included with this machine
Do not use extension cords or
LCD SCREEN
Ready Getting
■Key Functions
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Screens Operations Performed Using a USB Mouse
■Clicking a key
■Changing pages
display, etc.) Press , or to display the different settings screens
• This function will be available in future technology upgrades
• Press
to display a different settings screen
Sewing settings
General settings
Embroidery settings
■Adjusting Screen Brightness
aPress
bPress
cOn the BRIGHTNESS OF LCD display, use
and to adjust the screen brightness
■Choosing the Display Language
cUse and to choose the display language
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Example: Displaying information about upper threading
Example: Displaying information about
LOWER THREADING
Press → → →
in that order to display a video example of
■Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
6 5 a 3
gWind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5-6times
iSet the bobbin holder to the left, until it clicks into place
■Using the Spool Pin
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fPass the thread through the thread guide
•Before inserting or changing the bobbin
aPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot
hFollowthroughsteps25. g through j on page
bSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right
cRemove the bobbin cover
eSet the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unwinds to the left
(2)
cPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle
fReplace the bobbin cover
UPPER THREADING
UPPER THREADING
Threading Using the “Automatic Threading” Button
aTurn the main power to ON
bPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle
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•Before manually threading the machine, be
cPress at the lower right of the LCD screen
dRaise the presser foot lever
Be sure to pass the thread along the right side of the thread path guide
iPull the thread under the thread path guide
lLower the presser foot lever
nPass the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back
Pass the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about
pPress to unlock all keys and buttons
The twin needle can only be used for patterns that
show after being selected. Before you
Use only twin needles made for this machine (part code
•Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and cause injury
•When using the twin needle, be sure to use presser foot “J” only
Do not pass
the thr
iPress
jSelect a stitch pattern. (Example: )
If the key is light gray after selecting
■Using the Spool Net
mode
lStart sewing
•It may be necessary to adjust the thread ten- sion when using the spool net
■Using the Vertical Spool Pin
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
aPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle
cRaise the presser foot lever
dPress the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot
bPress to unlock all keys and buttons
•When sewing with the walking foot, sew at medium to low speeds
aFollow the steps in “Removing the Presser Foot” on the previous page
bLoosen the screw of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
Always press
ePress to unlock all keys and buttons
■About the Needle
■Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
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Sewing Basics
SEWING
SEWING
•Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury
•Do not use bent or broken needles. Doing so may lead to injury
bPress the key of the stitch you want to sew
cInstall the presser foot (see “CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT” on page 37)
■Using the Foot Controller
aInsert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine
bSlowlysewing.depress the foot controller to start
cReleasemachine.the foot controller to stop the
■Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less
■If the Fabric does not Feed
•Do not forcefully push fabrics more than
■If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot
aRaise the presser foot
cRelease the button
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STITCH SETTINGS
STITCH SETTINGS
Follow the steps below when you want to change the zigzag stitch pattern width
•Press to return the stitch width to the original setting
Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length
■Proper Thread Tension
■Upper Thread is Too Tight
■Upper Thread is Too Loose
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
aSelect a stitch pattern
bPress to set the automatic reinforcement stitching function
this function (the key appears as when the stitch is selected)
cSetsewing.the fabric in the start position and start
bPress to set the automatic thread cutting function
This function is set automatically when sewing embroidery
dPress the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching” button
To turn off the automatic thread cutting func
tion, press again, so it appears as
■Using the Knee Lifter
being sewn. Press to display “PIVOTING HEIGHT” on P. 1 of the settings
screen. Press or to select one of the
tion for the pivot function to be used. When “NEEDLE POSITION” is set in the
raised position, appears as light gray and cannot be used
selected, appears as light gray and is not available
If the pivot setting is selected
aSelect a stitch
bSet “AUTOMATIC FABRIC SENSOR SYSTEM” to “ON”
bIf necessary, adjust any settings such as the stitch width and stitch length
cPress to lock the screen settings
dSew your project
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Utility Stitches
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
■Stitch Selection Screens
bUse to select the category you want
cPress the key of the stitch you want to sew
■Using the Mirror Image Key
If is light gray after you select a stitch
Press to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected stitch
The key will display as
■Using the Image Key
■Saving Settings
aSelect a stitch. (Example: )
bSpecify your preferred settings
■Retrieving Saved Settings
cPress the numbered key of the settings to be retrieved
Deleting Saved Settings
You can delete the selected setting by press
ing . Press the numbered key of the
Example: Displaying information about overcasting
SEWING THE STITCHES
bAttach presser foot “J”
ePressforward.the “Start/Stop” button to sew
When sewing is completed, hold the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew
gAfter sewing, press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads
Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches
■Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
bRemove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either are attached
cGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you
dGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out
After reinstalling the needle plate cover, select any of the straight stitches
•Selecting other stitches will cause an error message to be displayed
■Basting
aSelect and attach presser foot “J”
1-3/16inches)
cSew while keeping the fabric straight
Cut the thread at the end leaving 50 mm (approx
eIron the dart to one side so that it is flat
Use on waists of skirts, sleeves of shirts, etc
Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm (approx
fSmooth the gathers by ironing them
gSew on the seam line and remove the basting stitch
Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly
cSpread the fabric out along the finish line
Lay both seam allowances on the side of the
shorter seam
bTurnonly. the fabric and iron the folded parts
cSelect and attach presser foot “I”
dSew a straight stitch along the fold
eIron the folds in the same direction
Select a stitch, and attach presser foot “J”
■Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
■Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
■Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)
■Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
■Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
aRemove the bobbin cover from the machine (see page 27)
dSet the zigzag width from 2.0-2.5mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch)
■Tape Attaching
■Overcasting
■Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”
aSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “G”
cSew along the presser foot guide
■Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”
aSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “J”
bSew with the needle dropping slightly off the edge of the fabric
■Overcasting Using the Side Cutter
bFollow the steps on page 37 to remove the presser foot
eMake a cut of approximately 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch) in the fabric
hStart sewing
■When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter
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■Piecing
1/4 inch)
aSelect or and attach presser foot “J”
■Quilting
aSelect , or
■Appliqué
dSelect and attach presser foot “J”
■Quilting with Satin Stitches
aAttach the foot controller (see page 45)
bSelect and attach presser foot “J”
cPress in the length display to shorten the stitch length
dPress to use the speed control slide to control the stitch width
■Free-motionQuilting
Using Free-motionQuilting Foot “C”
Free-motionquilting foot “C”
With
When using
bPress to set the machine to free- motion sewing mode
cSelect any of the following stitches
dRemove38). the presser foot holder (see page
Attach
Make sure that the quilting foot is attached properly and not slanted
iPress to cancel the free-motionsewing mode
jAfter sewing is finished, raise the feed dog
position switch to to raise the feed dogs
Using Free-motionOpen Toe Quilting Foot “O”
■Echo Quilting Using the Free-motionEcho Quilting Foot “E”
Free-motionecho quilting foot “E” measurement
to display “FREE MOTION FOOT HEIGHT” on P. 1 of the settings screen (see
page 16). Press or to select the
, for example, when sewing very soft fabric, so that it is easier to sew
bSelect
fTighten the screw with the included
screwdriver
hPressmode.to cancel the free-motionsewing
gUsing the measurement on the quilting foot as a guide, sew around the motif
bPlace the fabric wrong side up, and fold and baste the fabric
cFold the fabric again
eSew the fabric, keeping the folded edge in contact with the presser foot
■If the Needle does not Catch the Fold
Adjust the width so that the needle slightly catches
the fold by pressing in the width display
■If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold
bSelect or
■Sewing Sharp Curves
aSelect
cTo make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the fabric in half along the bias
eUnfoldside. the fabric, and iron the tucks to one
bAttach presser foot “N”. Sew scallop stitches along the edge of the fabric
cTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches
aSelectfoot “J”.a straight stitch and attach presser
cSelect a stitch for top stitching
Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on clothes, etc
cPull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16inches)
fSelect or
gSew the spaces between the straight seams
hPull out the straight stitch threads
dPlace the tape over the gather, and hold it in place with basting pins
eSelect or
fSew over the tape (or elastic)
gPull out the straight stitch threads
Example: Illustration of finished product
dPress to create a mirror image of the stitch
■Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
cSew the decorative stitch in the center of the five threads created above
A wing needle can be used for Hemstitching
(3)
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aSelect a buttonhole stitch, and attach buttonhole foot “A”
bMark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric
Align the presser foot with the mark on the fabric, and lower the presser foot
A b
•Pass the thread underneath the presser foot
fGently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing
■Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do not Fit into the Button Holder Plate
Four-stepbuttonholes are sewn as shown below
Mark the position and length of the
bAttach monogramming foot “N”, and select
abuttonhole on the fabric
stitch
cPresssewing.the “Start/Stop” button to start
eSelect stitch to sew the bar tack and press the “Start/Stop” button
gSew the right side of the buttonhole and press the “Start/Stop” button again
hSelect stitch to sew the bar tack and
then press the “Start/Stop” button
■Darning
aSelect“A”. a stitch, and attach buttonhole foot
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cSet the fabric so that the pocket moves towards you during sewing
dCheck the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot
fGently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing
■Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
Buttons can be sewn on using the machine
Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be attached
bRaise the presser foot and detach the flat bed table attachment
cLower the feed dog position switch to to lower the feed dogs
eTurn the handwheel to check that the needle goes into each hole correctly
■Attaching 4 Hole Buttons
■Attaching a Shank to the Button
aPullsewing.the shank lever toward you before
dCut off any excess thread
Use this stitch for making belt holes and other similar applications
aSelect or
bUse in either the stitch width
display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet
Only one size is available for
Multi-directionalSewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
aRemove the flat bed attachment to create the free arm function
bSelect and attach monogramming foot “N”
dSelect and sew seam “2” as shown
eSelect and sew seam “3” as shown
■Centered Zipper
Use for bags and other such applications
•Make sure you sew using the middle needle position
■Inserting a Side Zipper
Use for side zippers in skirts or dresses
dRemove presser foot “J”
fSet the presser foot in the 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) margin
2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine
hPull down the zipper slider, then continue sewing to the edge of the fabric
iClose the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a basting stitch
lSew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper, then continue sewing
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Character
Stitches
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
Press to display the screen below
If the screen is locked
Stitches Character/Decorative
aPress , or to select a font
bPress to change
the selection screen, and then enter the characters that you want to sew
There are three fonts for alphabet character stitching
■Deleting Characters
aPress to delete the last character
bSelect the correct character
■Character Spacing Adjustment
aPress to display the setting screen
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
bAttach monogramming foot “N”
dPresssewing.the “Start/Stop” button to start
ePresssewing.the “Start/Stop” button to stop
fPress the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches
adjustments based on the
adjustments for each pattern individually
and select
eSew the stitch pattern again
You can sew with the setting screen on the display
fPress to return to the original screen
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
Actual Stitch Pattern Size
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After selecting the pattern, press to select your preferred thread density
If the stitches bunch when thread density is
changed to , return the thread density to
aPress the “Start/Stop” button to stop the
machine, and then press
bPress to change the thread color in the image
cPress to display the enlarged image
dUse to view any part of
the image that extends out of the viewable display area
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
eSelect
to sew the pattern
continuously
gPress
Patterns are deleted individually starting with
again, then press
to select
the small size
cPress to sew continuously
bPress again, then press
, then press
once
again, then press
3 times
Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
You can use the keys with 7mm satin stitch patterns to create a step effect
cPress again
ePress
■More Examples
Press → → → → →
■Types of Stitch Data that can be Used
■Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used
■Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used
■Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
■Trademarks
•It takes a few seconds to save a stitch pat- tern
•See page 140 for information on retrieving a saved stitch pattern
■If the Memory is Full
bChoose a stitch pattern to delete
bInsert the USB media into the USB port connector on the machine
•The USB media can be inserted or removed at any time
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dSelect the stitch pattern’s .pmu file and
bChoose a stitch pattern to retrieve
Insert the USB Media into the USB port connector on the machine (see page 138)
bOn the computer, open “My Computer” then go to “Removable Disk”
cMove/copyDisk”. the pattern data to “Removable
•While data is being written, do not discon- nect the USB cable
ePressto recall.the key of the stitch pattern you want
Embroidery
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery
• When attaching a presser foot, always press
on the screen. You may accidentally
press the “Start/Stop” button and possibly cause injury
dPush the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot
hPress to unlock all keys and buttons
■About the Embroidery Unit
This is not a malfunction
•Store the embroidery unit in the proper stor- age case
aTurn the main power to OFF, and remove the flat bed attachment
bOpen the cover of the connection port
■Removing the Embroidery Unit
aPress either or , then press
bTurn the main power to OFF
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SELECTING PATTERNS
SELECTING PATTERNS
■Copyright Information
If another screen is displayed, press to display the screen below
■Pattern Selection Screens
aSelect the category of the pattern you want to embroider
bPress the key of the pattern you want to embroider
cPress to create a mirror image of the pattern as needed
bPress the key of the font you want to embroider
cPress the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider
•Embroidery cards sold in foreign countries cannot be used with this machine
•Store embroidery cards in the hard case
•Only insert or remove the embroidery card
when is displayed, or when the machine is turned off
aInsert the card completely into the slot on the right side of the machine
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN
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PREPARING THE FABRIC
Attaching Iron-onStabilizers (backing) to the Fabric
bIron the iron-onstabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric
■Types of Embroidery Frames
■Inserting the Fabric
aLift-upand loosen the frame adjustment screw and remove the inner frame
Re-insertthe inner frame making sure to
align the inner frame’s with the outer frame’s
eReturn the frame adjustment screw to its initial position
■Using the Embroidery Sheet
aWith a chalk pen, mark the area of the fabric you want to embroider
dRemove the embroidery sheet
■Embroidering Small Fabrics
■Embroidering Edges or Corners
■Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME
■Removing the Embroidery Frame
aRaise the frame-securinglever
bPull the embroidery frame toward you
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION
The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame
You can check the layout before starting embroidery and change the position
bFrom
, press the key for the position
bPress to select the frame used in the preview
You can begin sewing from this screen by pressing the “Start/Stop” button
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN
■Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
dPress the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering
fRepeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining colors
See page 175 for information on the thread trimming function
■When Threading Manually
dPress the “Start/Stop” button again to restart the machine
eRepeatsection.steps d and e from the previous
Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué
Depending on the thread color display setting
the display may show
, or
aAttach an iron-onstabilizer to the wrong side of the appliqué material
gPress the “Start/Stop” button
hChange the upper thread and then carry out the rest of the embroidering
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS
the message below will appear. Press and
machine by pressing . The machine will stop after sewing the 10 stitches
bUnlock the frame-securinglever and remove the embroidery frame
cInsert a wound bobbin into the machine. (See page 26 for Setting the bobbin.)
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The current color and stitch number are saved
when embroidery is stopped. The next time that
the machine is turned on, you can choose whether
or not to continue the stopped sewing operation
Even if the power goes out in the middle of
cAttach the embroidery frame and press
appears
dContinue embroidering
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS
■Correct Thread Tension
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■Selecting the length of JUMP STITCH not to trim
When the thread trimming function is
Select a setting from 5 mm to 50 mm in 5 mm increments
Press or to select the length of JUMP STITCH
For example: Press to select 25 mm (1 inch)
cIn the THREAD COLOR DISPLAY, use
to display the name of the thread
colors, the time or the embroidery thread number
dWhen the thread number #123 is
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REVISING THE PATTERN
Use to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow
Press to center the pattern
The pattern can also be moved by dragging it
Example: Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle
eUse to align the needle and the
mark on the fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern
bSelectsize. the direction in which to change the
•Some patterns or characters can be enlarged more than others
bSelect the angle of rotation for the pattern
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bChange the density
cPress to return to the pattern selection screen
aPress so that it appears as
■Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used
■Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data
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EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS
bEmbroider the same pattern from step a onto the base fabric
bPlace the appliqué fabric over the pattern embroidered in step a
eSelect the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué
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Embroidery Edit
EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS
EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS
■Combine Patterns
■Move Patterns
■Rotate Patterns
■Enlarge or Reduce Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT
See page 150 for more information on each category’s selection screen
Edit Embroidery
aSelect the category of the pattern
bPressedit. the key of the pattern you want to
bSelect the font, then enter the characters. (Example: A B C D)
cPress to change the layout of the pattern
dSelect the layout. (Example: )
When selecting an arc, use and to change the degree of the arc
When selecting , and
fAfter you finish your selections, press
EDITING PATTERNS
EDITING PATTERNS
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Press to move the pattern in the direction shown on the key
Press to return the pattern to the center
bSelectrotated.the angle by which the pattern is
to return to the original
bsize
screen
bPress the key of the layout you want to embroider
bUse or to change the spacing
aPress so you can assign a thread color to each character
bChange the thread to sew each character in
a different color
cPress to choose a new color from the color palette
Some machines may already have an addi- tional
aPress , and then press
Press to display P
bUse to select where to add a color on the custom thread table
■Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List
eRepeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified
to return to the original
bPress or to put the color you want to change at the top of the sewing order
dPress to choose a new color from the custom thread table
■Sewing Repeated Patterns
aSelect a pattern, and then press
cSelect the direction in which the pattern will be repeated
dUse to repeat the pattern on top and
to repeat the pattern at the bottom
eAdjust the spacing of the repeated pattern
You can only adjust the spacing of patterns enclosed in the red frame
■Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern
aChoose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut
bUse and to select the cut line
dUse and to select the element to repeat
eRepeat the selected element
■Assigning Thread Marks
to select the thread mark to
be sewn
• When there are two or more elements, use
and or and to select a
pattern that you want to assign a thread mark(s) to
■Color Sorting Repeated Patterns
Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing
fSelect
ePress to enter the alphabet characters
hUse to move the characters
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Follow the directions in “Sewing Embroidery Patterns” on page
aEmbroider
by following the
color order on the right side of the display
bEmbroider
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MY CUSTOM
STITCH
DESIGNING A STITCH
DESIGNING A STITCH
CUSTOM STITCH™ creations with built-incharacters (see page 128)
Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH
Stitches can be designed more easily with MY CUSTOM STITCH
aDraw the stitch design on the grid sheet (part code SA507, X81277-001)
Examples of Custom Stitches
STITCH CUSTOM MY
ENTERING STITCH DATA
ENTERING STITCH DATA
cUse
to move
to the coordinates
of the first point on the grid sheet
dPress to add the point indicated by
■Moving a Point
aPress or to move to the point that you want to move
bUse
to move the point
■ Moving Part or All of the Design
to move the section
to the first
point of the section that you want to move
■Inserting New Points
to a place
on the design where you want to add a new point
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES
Stitch patterns created using the MY CUSTOM
. The “Saving” message appears and the stitch will be stored
Before storing a stitch, press to sew a test- run of the stitch
•Storing a stitch pattern takes a few seconds
bSelect the stitch pattern
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
function once you press , the message will
display several more times until the appropriate maintenance is performed
cRemove the needle and the presser foot holder (see pages 38 through 39)
dRemove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either is attached
■Correct tension
See page 174 about the correct tension
■Bobbin thread is loose
■ Bobbin thread is tight
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ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
bUse the , keys to adjust the screen until you can see it easily
bPress the “Automatic Threading” button
dTurn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to ON
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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•If the power is disconnected during sewing:
Turn the main power to OFF and unplug the machine
ERROR MESSAGES
ERROR MESSAGES
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■Alarm Sounds
If you want to turn the alarm off, press
. See page 16 for more details
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE
eRemove the USB media, and turn the machine off and on again
eWhen the message disappears, press
fUnplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and on again
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STITCH SETTING CHART
STITCH SETTING CHART
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Index
Index