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