UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX
Operation Manual
GETTING READY SEWING BASICS
Computerized Sewing Machine
Important Safety Instructions
7 For a longer service life
8 For repair or adjustment
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY
FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
GETTING READY
Contents
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
Care and Maintenance
APPENDIX
Stitch Settings
Troubleshooting
a Easy upper threading
Sewing Machine Features
Introduction
b One-touch lower threading
Included accessories
Accessories
Accessories
The following are available as optional accessories
Optional accessories
Memo
Machine
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Needle and presser foot section
Operation buttons
@ A C
Operation panel
Stitch mode keys h-j
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Page
1 GETTING READY
When the power fails during use
Power supply precautions
When you are away from the machine After using the machine
Use only the power cord included with this machine
Turning off the machine
Turning on the machine
Turning the Machine On/Off
a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode
Understanding the LCD Screens
Memo
c Twin needle/needle stop position
Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed
Changing the Machine Settings
Changing the settings
Changing the Machine Settings
List of stitch or machine attributes
Memo
GETTING READY
Attribute
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD
Changing the Machine Settings
Winding the bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Memo
a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
a Spool pin b Spool cap
GETTING READY
Memo
If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool
Memo
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
mPress start/stop button once
Memo
Installing the bobbin
GETTING READY
Memo
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Memo
hReattach the bobbin cover
Threading the upper thread
Upper Threading
Memo
Upper Threading
Memo
GETTING READY
Memo
Threading the needle
Upper Threading
GETTING READY
X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle
Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader
Using the twin needle
Upper Threading
GETTING READY
Memo
dInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft
When changing the sewing direction
Upper Threading
a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case
Pulling up the bobbin thread
GETTING READY
fReattach the bobbin cover
Replacing the Needle
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Memo
Needle types and their uses
Weight
GETTING READY
machine starts sewing
Checking the needle
Replacing the needle
Replacing the Needle
a Needle clamp screw b Screwdriver
Install the twin needle in the same way
GETTING READY
a Needle stopper
Replacing the presser foot
Presser foot precautions
Replacing the Presser Foot
The presser foot presses down on the fabric
GETTING READY
d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder
Removing the presser foot holder
Replacing the Presser Foot
Using the optional walking foot
GETTING READY
Replacing the Presser Foot
Memo
eAttach the presser foot holder
Sewing large pieces of fabric
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces
Stitching cylindrical pieces
GETTING READY
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces
GETTING READY
SEWING BASICS
Adjusting the stitch width
Adjusting the stitch length
The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter
General sewing procedure
Sewing
Positioning the fabric
Sewing
Using the foot controller
Starting to sew
Using the operation buttons
SEWING BASICS
Sewing
cTurn on the sewing machine
Securing the stitching
Memo
Sewing
Memo
ePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller
Cutting the thread
SEWING BASICS
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Changing the tension of the upper thread
Memo
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Adjusting the stitch width
SEWING BASICS
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Adjusting the stitch length
Memo
Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below
Useful Functions
Changing the needle stop position
Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches
dPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and
Useful Functions
Memo
then press start/stop button once
Changing the sewing direction
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Sewing curves
Useful Sewing Tips
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
foot will return to its normal position
SEWING BASICS
Sewing an even seam allowance
Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
Satin stitching using the sewing
using overcasting foot “G”
using the optional side cutter
3 UTILITY STITCHES
Selecting stitch types and
Preset utility stitch
Selecting Stitching
patterns
Utility decorative stitches No.01-62
Selecting stitching
Character stitches No.01-55
Selecting Stitching
Preset utility stitch
With direct selection
With number selection
Memo
Selecting Stitching
Memo
Memo
To select a different stitch
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one
Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”
Overcasting Stitches
2-point
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”
UTILITY STITCHES
3-point
a Remove the presser foot
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Overcasting Stitches
b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle
hSelect a stitch
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
jPosition the fabric in the side cutter
Basic stitching
Basic Stitching
Basic Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
3 4 5
For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” page
Changing the needle position
Blind Hem Stitching
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
Blind Hem Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
cAttach buttonhole foot “A”
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
dSelect a stitch
Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Button sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
kWhen you are finished attaching the button
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
A zipper can be sewn in place
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
UTILITY STITCHES
Zipper Insertion
UTILITY STITCHES
Inserting a side zipper
b Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the
Zipper Insertion
hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I”
UTILITY STITCHES
o Remove the basting stitching
Elastic attaching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached
UTILITY STITCHES
dAttach zigzag foot “J”
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Piecing
a 6.5 mm 1/4 inch
Memo
Quilting
UTILITY STITCHES
bholder
Free-motion quilting
aTurn off the sewing machine
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
Memo
fPress. or Stitch width keys to select
Bar tack stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Reinforcement Stitching
Memo
Memo
Eyelet Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine
Decorative Stitching
Decorative Stitching
Fagoting
UTILITY STITCHES
Decorative Stitching
Scallop stitching
Smocking
of the upper thread” page
Shell tuck stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Decorative Stitching
Joining
Heirloom stitching
a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowance
UTILITY STITCHES
Decorative Stitching
a 4 mm 3/16 inch
Sewing patterns
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
Sewing beautiful patterns
UTILITY STITCHES
aSelect the first pattern
Combining patterns
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Repeat sewing patterns
Checking the selected pattern
a Single b Repeated
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
Mirror imaging the pattern
dPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
aSelect a stitch
UTILITY STITCHES
Saving patterns
Memo
a Normal b Mirror-imaged
Memo
Retrieving a pattern
Memo
Memo
Realigning the pattern
UTILITY STITCHES
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
hPress or Stitch width keys
UTILITY STITCHES
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Stitch Settings
Utility stitches
Left
Stitch Settings
Stitch Name
Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching
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Hem stitching Buttonhole stitch
Presser Foot
Stitch Settings
Pattern
Twin Needle
Memo
Other stitches
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2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern
Stitch Settings
1 Pattern for making adjustment
Memo
Cleaning the race
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below
Care and Maintenance
Removing the needle plate
Troubleshooting
APPENDIX
breaks
Troubleshooting
The upper thread
The lower thread is
The thread tension
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skipped
is incorrect
Troubleshooting
the LCD
Error messages
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Troubleshooting
Operation beep
Cancelling the operation beep
Nothing appears in the LCD
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ePress Cancel/clear key or OK key
Troubleshooting
dPress. or Stitch width keys to select
Numerics
Index
Index
utility decorative stitches
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67, 110
English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China