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
GETTING READY
Contents
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
Troubleshooting
APPENDIX
Stitch Settings
Care and Maintenance
b One-touch lower threading
Sewing Machine Features
Introduction
a Easy upper 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
Operation buttons
Needle and presser foot section
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Operation panel
Stitch mode keys h-j
@ A C
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 off the machine
Turning on the machine
Turning the Machine On/Off
c Twin needle/needle stop position
Understanding the LCD Screens
Memo
a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode
Changing the Machine Settings
Changing the Machine Settings
Changing the settings
Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed
Attribute
Memo
GETTING READY
List of stitch or machine attributes
Changing the Machine Settings
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD
Memo
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Winding the bobbin
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
hReattach the bobbin cover
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Memo
Memo
Threading the upper thread
Upper Threading
Memo
Upper Threading
GETTING READY
Memo
Memo
Threading the needle
Upper Threading
X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle
GETTING READY
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
Upper Threading
When changing the sewing direction
fReattach the bobbin cover
Pulling up the bobbin thread
GETTING READY
a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case
Replacing the Needle
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
GETTING READY
Needle types and their uses
Weight
Memo
Replacing the Needle
Checking the needle
Replacing the needle
machine starts sewing
a Needle stopper
Install the twin needle in the same way
GETTING READY
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
GETTING READY
Replacing the Presser Foot
Removing the presser foot holder
GETTING READY
Using the optional walking foot
Replacing the Presser Foot
Memo
eAttach the presser foot holder
GETTING READY
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces
Stitching cylindrical pieces
Sewing large pieces of fabric
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
SEWING BASICS
Starting to sew
Using the operation buttons
Using the foot controller
cTurn on the sewing machine
Sewing
Memo
Securing the stitching
Sewing
Memo
ePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller
SEWING BASICS
Cutting the thread
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Changing the tension of the upper thread
SEWING BASICS
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Adjusting the stitch width
Memo
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Adjusting the stitch length
Memo
Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches
Useful Functions
Changing the needle stop position
Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below
then press start/stop button once
Useful Functions
Memo
dPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and
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
SEWING BASICS
Sewing an even seam allowance
Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
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
Memo
With direct selection
With number selection
Preset utility stitch
To select a different stitch
Memo
Memo
Selecting Stitching
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
3-point
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”
UTILITY STITCHES
2-point
b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Overcasting Stitches
a Remove the presser foot
jPosition the fabric in the side cutter
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
hSelect a stitch
Basic stitching
Basic Stitching
Basic Stitching
Changing the needle position
3 4 5
For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” page
UTILITY STITCHES
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
UTILITY STITCHES
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
Buttonhole sewing
dSelect a stitch
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
cAttach buttonhole foot “A”
UTILITY STITCHES
Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended
Memo
Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
Button sewing
Memo
kWhen you are finished attaching the button
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
A zipper can be sewn in place
Zipper Insertion
UTILITY STITCHES
Inserting a side zipper
b Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the
hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I”
Zipper Insertion
o Remove the basting stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
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”
UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqué stitching
a 6.5 mm 1/4 inch
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Piecing
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Memo
Quilting
UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Free-motion quilting
aTurn off the sewing machine
bholder
UTILITY STITCHES
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
fPress. or Stitch width keys to select
gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
Memo
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
Memo
Reinforcement Stitching
Memo
Eyelet Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine
Decorative Stitching
Decorative Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Fagoting
of the upper thread” page
Scallop stitching
Smocking
Decorative Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Shell tuck stitching
a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowance
Joining
Heirloom stitching
Decorative Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
a 4 mm 3/16 inch
Decorative Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
Sewing beautiful patterns
Sewing patterns
Memo
Combining patterns
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
aSelect the first pattern
a Single b Repeated
Repeat sewing patterns
Checking the selected pattern
UTILITY STITCHES
aSelect a stitch
Mirror imaging the pattern
dPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
a Normal b Mirror-imaged
Saving patterns
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
Retrieving a pattern
Memo
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Realigning the pattern
hPress or Stitch width keys
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
UTILITY STITCHES
4 APPENDIX
Left
Stitch Settings
Utility stitches
APPENDIX
Stitch Name
Stitch Settings
Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching
APPENDIX
Hem stitching Buttonhole stitch
Twin Needle
Stitch Settings
Pattern
Presser Foot
Memo
Other stitches
APPENDIX
Memo
Stitch Settings
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
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
The lower thread is
Troubleshooting
The upper thread
breaks
is incorrect
APPENDIX
skipped
The thread tension
the LCD
Troubleshooting
APPENDIX
Error messages
Troubleshooting
APPENDIX
Cancelling the operation beep
Nothing appears in the LCD
Operation beep
ePress Cancel/clear key or OK key
Troubleshooting
dPress. or Stitch width keys to select
Index
Numerics
Index
utility decorative stitches
APPENDIX
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English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China