Locking stitch, Saddle stitch | Janome 4900 QC guide

q	w	e	Locking stitch
q	w	e	Machine settings
			Machine settings
	4		q Pattern:	4 (mode 1)
			w Presser foot:	Zigzag foot A
			e Thread tension: AUTO
			This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch
			is needed.
			Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric.
			The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and
			continue sewing forward.
			When you press the reverse stitch button at the end of the
			seam, the machine will sew several locking stitches in
			place, then stop sewing automatically.

q	w	e	Saddle stitch
			Machine settings

	57		q Pattern:	57 (mode 2)
			w Presser foot:	Zigzag foot A

e Thread tension: AUTO

This saddle stitch is formed with one stitch forward, two stitches backward, and a fourth stitch forward.

You can achieve a lovely hand-worked look when topstitching suits, blazers, jumpers and denim outfits with the saddle stitch.

q	w	e	New sculpture stitch
q	w	e	Machine settings
			Machine settings
	55		q Pattern:	55 (mode 2)
			w Presser foot:	Satin stitch foot F
			e Thread tension: AUTO

This decorative stitch adds a three dimensional effect when outlining designs.

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Janome 4900 QC manual Locking stitch, Saddle stitch, New sculpture stitch

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Table of Contents Name of Parts Name of parts Standard Accessories Attaching the table Detaching the tableFree-arm sewing can be used for To use start/stop button Connecting the Power SupplyTo use foot control Foot control Speed control sliderOperating Instructions Auto-lock button Start/stop buttonReverse stitch button Up/down needle position button Monogramming key see Screen brightness adjustment dialMode key see Stock/Call key see page 29 6Function touchpad see 4Stitch width adjustment key see page 28, 295Stitch length adjustment key see page 28, 29 7Clear key see Mode 2 Mode selectionMode 1 Screen indication Monogramming mode Pattern Selection Mode Pattern selection and screen indicationMode 2, 3 and Monogramming Example stitch pattern Language setting Resumption settingSound setting Window duration time setting Pressure dial To drop or raise the feed dogPresser foot lifter Knee Lifter Changing the presser footTo remove and attach the foot holder To remove Changing the needle Thread and Needle Chart Needle Size Bobbin Winding Setting the spool of threadRemoving the bobbin Additional spool pin y Spool Inserting the bobbin Threading the machine Built-in needle threader Drawing up bobbin thread Auto-thread tension Manual thread tension adjustmentBalancing thread tension Balanced thread tension Changing sewing direction Machine settingsStraight stitch Securing a seam Turning a square corner Using the quilting guideUsing the seam guides on the needle plate Sewing on heavy fabric Help button Adjusting the needle drop position Adjusting the stitch length Restoring the original settings Example To change the preset value for the stitch length Basting Attaching the darning foot P Triple stretch stitch Lock-a-Matic stitchStretch stitch Saddle stitch Locking stitchNew sculpture stitch French knot Decorative stitchProgramming French knots Example Combination of patterns 54 Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the stitch widthZigzag stitch Multiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitch Types of Overcasting StitchesOvercasting with zigzag stitch Overcasting stitch Double overedge stitch Knit stitchOverlock stitch Attaching the button sewing foot T Button sewingTo sew Fine Fabric Buttonhole Variations of Buttonholes Square ButtonholeRound-end Buttonhole Keyhole Buttonhole Square buttonhole Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go Start the machine to sew the buttonhole Double layer buttonhole Corded buttonhole Adjusting buttonhole width Adjusting stitch density Round-end buttonholes #18 Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #18Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #20 Keyhole buttonholes #20 Knit buttonhole #24 Faux chain buttonhole #25 Welted buttonhole Page ⁄2t Eyelet Zipper sewing Fabric preparation Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right Page Darning To sew the same size darning To adjust the evenness of darningTo sew a shorter darning To sew the darning at a different size To sew the same size tack TackingTo sew a shorter tack To sew a tack at a different size Blind hem How to fold the fabricChanging needle drop position EPintucking Quilting Shell tuck Applique Smocking Fagoting Scallop a Scallop B Patchwork Satin stitch Cording Rolled hemStrand cording Cross stitch Twin needle sewing Pattern combination Example Programming patterns 33, 35 Combinations for a mirror image Pattern Elongation Extender stitches Free-motion quilting Editing program Combining satin and decorative stitches Custom stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 only Programming a monogram Programming a monogram Reducing the size of a monogram Editing the programmed patterns Deleting a letter character Viewing a long textExample To delete C from Abcd Example To insert a space between B and C in Abcd Inserting a letter characterDuplicating a pattern To duplicate the stitch pattern Overwriting a stored combination To store and call stitch pattern combinationsTo stock memory Recalling a stored combination Deleting a stored combination Letters and numbers Correcting distorted stitch patternsStretch stitch pattern Example Cleaning the hook race and feed dog Inserting the bobbin holder Replacing the light bulb on the underside of the sewing arm Replacing the light bulbTo replace Message Problem/Cause Try this Beep sounds during Audible SignalsPip Normal operation Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference