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D5_brother_cov er C M Y K ENGLISH 114-200 191200-011 0008 Printed in Japan OPERA TION MANUAL 1 14-200.
Introduction A-1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - T o reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in.
A-2 Introduction FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MAL T A AND CYPRUS ONL Y If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORT ANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted.
Introduction A-3 CONGRA TULA TIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Y our machine is the most advanced computerized household sewing machine. T o fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1.
A-4 Introduction WHA T YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE Special Features Utility Stitches There are 107 pre-programmed stitches in the machine, for garment construction or mending. Character/Decorative Stitches Sew alphabetical character patterns, decorative stitch patterns, satin stitch patterns, cross stitch patterns, and more.
Introduction A-5 Attach the embroidery unit to enjoy sewing realistic embroidery patterns. Choose from the alpha- betic (character) patterns, built-in designs, or decorative borders to frame your patterns pre-pro- grammed into the machine, or choose from a wide selection of embroidery cards (sold separately) to increase creativity .
A-6 Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 explain your sewing machine’ s basic operation procedures for someone who is using the sewing machine for the first time.
1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Attaching the W alking Foot .......... 1-40 ■ Reattaching the Presser Foot Holder ... 1-42 Changing the Needle .......................... 1-43 ■ About the Needle ........
1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch) 3-20 ■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch) .. 3-21 ■ Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) .......... 3-21 ■ Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch) .
1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Saving Stitch Patterns .......................... 4-27 ■ If Y ou Can Not Save the Stitch Pattern 4-28 Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns ........... 4-31 Chapter 5 Embroidery PREP ARING TO EMBROIDER .
1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqué (1) ........................................ 5-59 Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqué (2) ........................................ 5-60 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges .
Setting Up 1-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 1 Setting Up H 2 1 4 5 6 8 7 9 = A B F C D L I J K N P Q R T V W X S G M O U E 3 Principal Parts PRINCIP AL PARTS AND THEIR OPERA TION 1 Needle threader lever .
1-2 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 1 1 2 3 4 1 Main power switch 2 Power cord CAUTION • When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should be switched of f or the plug must be removed from the socket-out- let.
Setting Up 1-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index START STOP ■ Operation Buttons “Thread Cutter” Button Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread. CAUTION Do not repeat thread cutting after the threads are cut.
1-4 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 1 12 ■ Balance Wheel T urn the balance wheel to raise or lower the needle.
Setting Up 1-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ T op Cover Open the top cover to wind the bobbin or do the upper threading. T o open the cover , place your hand under the clear section of the cover and lift up.
1-6 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 3 1 1 2 ■ Feed Dog Position Switch Use this switch when attaching buttons (see page 3-61) or for other similar projects. Remove the flat bed attachment and raise the presser foot lever to operate the feed dog position switch.
Setting Up 1-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 ■ Foot Controller CAUTION Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller . Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. 1. W ith the machine turned off, insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine.
1-8 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 13 12 11 75/1 1 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles : Ball point needle (gold colored) 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 1 2 3 No.
Setting Up 1-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A. Others 15 Low shank adapter SA131 XA6126-002 16 Screw (large) XA5904-051 17 Scissors 184783-001 18 Chalk pen 184944-001 19 Cleaning brush (P .
1-10 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A. Others 1 40 colors embroidery threads SA740 X80928-100 40 colors country threads.
Setting Up 1-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A. Others 7 Embroidery card No. 1 Alphabet SA298 X58317-001 No. 2 Flower SA299 X58321-001 No. 3 Dinosaur SA300 X58362-001 No. 6 Moskowitz ’ s W orld SA303 X58497-001 No.
1-12 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 BASIC OPERA TION Connecting the Power W ARNING • Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
Setting Up 1-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 6 1 2 3 4 T win needle/ up position Single needle/ down position Single needle/ up position T win needle/ down position V iewing the LCD Display When switching on machine, the screen will display the name of the machine.
1-14 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Key Functions Press this key to see an explanation of the selected pattern. Press this key to see explanations for upper threading, wind- ing the bobbin, changing the presser foot, and how to use the machine.
Setting Up 1-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Press this key to select twin needle sewing mode. The sewing mode changes between single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you press the key . If the key display is light gray , the selected stitch pattern can not be sewn in twin nee- dle mode.
1-16 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Using the LCD Display Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, or to select a machine function, or operation indicated on the key . CAUTION Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch pen.
Setting Up 1-17 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1. Press to open the screen at left. 2. Press to go to the next screen. 3. On the display , use and to adjust the screen brightness. * makes the screen darker * makes the screen lighter 4.
1-18 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Choosing the Display Language 1. Press to open the screen at left. 2. Press to go to the next screen. 3. When you see this display , press the ar - row keys to choose the display language.
Setting Up 1-19 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 5 4 1 4 2 3 5 7 6 Using the Machine Settings Key Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display , etc.
1-20 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 1 2 3 4 Using the Machine Operations Key Press to open the screen shown below . Five categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category .
Setting Up 1-21 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Example: Displaying information about upper threading 1. Press . 2. Press . The lower half of the screen will change. 3. Press (upper threading). 4. This screen shows instructions for threading the machine.
1-22 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Contents of Other Categories.
Setting Up 1-23 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index.
1-24 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Using the Pattern Explanation Key Example: Displaying information about 1. Press . (If the currently displayed stitch selection screen does not include use the screen selection tabs to go to the correct screen).
Setting Up 1-25 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 Bobbin Winding/Lower Threading 1. T urn on the main power switch. 2. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.
1-26 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 2 1 1 2 3 1 ▼ Note When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread (see the il- lustration at left), use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool (see the illustration at left).
Setting Up 1-27 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 1 7. Use both hands to set the thread around projection in the thread guides. 1 Projection in the thread guides 8. Pass the thread around the thread guide shaft and the pretension disk as indicated on drawing.
1-28 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 1 2 1 1. Set the bobbin holder to the left, until it clicks into place. 1 Bobbin holder 12. Press the “Bobbin W inder” button to start winding the bobbin. 13.
Setting Up 1-29 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 ■ Winding the Bobbin During Sewing W ith this machine, you can wind the bobbin during sewing. It will be convenient to wind the bobbin embroidery thread while sewing embroidery .
1-30 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 4. W ith your left hand, hold the thread near the thread spool. W ith your right hand, hold the end of the thread, and use both hands to set the thread around the thread guides.
Setting Up 1-31 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 1 Setting the Bobbin Press ➜ ➜ ➜ in that order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 1-21). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.
1-32 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 1 3 5 4 7 12 10 9 8 6 11 1 Upper Threading Press ➜ ➜ ➜ in that order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 1-21). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.
Setting Up 1-33 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 2 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 3 3 1 ▼ 3. Pivot the spool pin so that it angles toward the front of the machine. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the front of the spool.
1-34 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 ▼ 6. Pass the thread through the groove according to the threading sequence (numbers) indicated on the ma- chine. 7. T o thread the take-up lever , pass the thread from the back right side to the front left side.
Setting Up 1-35 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 5 3 6 7 1 1 9. Set the thread securely into the slit of the disk in the thread guide. Be sure that the thread catches the cor - ner of the thread guide. 1 Corner of the thread guide 10.
1-36 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 6 5 13. Slowly return the needle threader lever to its original position. Check that the hook has pulled the thread through the eye, then release the lever .
Setting Up 1-37 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 3 4 4 ■ Using the Spool Net If using transparent nylon thread, metallic thread, or other strong thread, place the included spool net over the spool before using.
1-38 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 2 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread There may be some sewing applications when you want to pull up the bobbin thread, for example, when making gathers, darts, free motion quilting or embroidery .
Setting Up 1-39 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 1 2 1 2 Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION • Always turn off the power before changing the presser foot. If the power is on and the “Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury .
1-40 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Adapter Screw(large) 1 2 1 1 2 ■ Attaching the W alking Foot The walking foot holds the fabric between the pr.
Setting Up 1-41 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 6 5. Set the low shank adapter for the walking foot that came with your machine on the presser foot shaft, and push it up as far as possible. T ighten the screw securely with the screwdriver .
1-42 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 2 ■ Reattaching the Presser Foot Holder 1. Push the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, then turn the main power switch to OFF . 2. Raise the presser foot lever .
Setting Up 1-43 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 6 5 5. W ith the presser foot lever raised, tighten the screw lightly to attach the presser foot holder . 6. Place the presser foot “J” under the holder .
1-44 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 6 1 1 2 2 3 1. Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, then turn the main power switch to OFF .
Setting Up 1-45 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Medium weight fabric Lightweight fabric Heavyweight fabric Stretch fabric For top stitching Cotton Synthetic me.
1-46 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index.
Getting Ready to Sew 2-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Sew TRIAL SEWING Basic Sewing CAUTION • T o avoid injury , pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation.
2-2 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 7. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin sewing. * Guide the fabric lightly by hand. 8. Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop sewing. 9.
Getting Ready to Sew 2-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 Sewing Reinforcement Stitches Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. Y ou can use “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse/reinfor cement stitches manually (see page 1-3).
2-4 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 2 1 Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics The sewing machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm(1/4 inch) thick. If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur on an angle, help guide the fabric by hand and sew on the downward slope.
Getting Ready to Sew 2-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 6 Using the T win Needle Mode The twin needle can only be used for patterns that show after being selected. Before you select a stitch pattern, make sure the stitch can be sewn in the twin needle mode (see page 3-1 “Quick Reference T able”).
2-6 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 ▼ 4. Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up position. 5. Place additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that the thread unrolls from the back.
Getting Ready to Sew 2-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 8. Do not set the thread in the needle clamp thread guide on the needle bar . Thread the needle on the right side. CAUTION The needle threader can not be used.
2-8 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index STITCH SETTINGS Setting Stitch Width for Zigzag Stitch Patterns Y ou can change the stitch width of each zigzag stitch. Normally , the machine automatically sets an appropriate zigzag stitch pattern width when the stitch pattern is selected.
Getting Ready to Sew 2-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Setting the Stitch Length Y our machine automatically sets the stitch length when you select a stitch. However , there may be times when you want to change the stitch length.
2-10 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Stitch Pattern Width/ Stitch Length Settings T able 0.0 0.0 - 7.0 2.5 0.2 - 5.0 (0) (0 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) 0.0 0.0 - 7.0 2.5 0.2 - 5.0 (0) (0 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) —— 2.
Getting Ready to Sew 2-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 4.0 0.0 - 7.0 1.2 0.2 - 4.0 (1/16) (0 - 1/4) (1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) 5.0 2.5 - 7.0 2.5 1.0 - 4.0 (3/16) (3/32 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/16 - 3/16) 5.0 0.0 - 7.0 1.2 0.
2-12 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Pattern Pattern 5.0 3.0 - 5.0 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 (3/16) (1/8 - 3/16) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) 5.0 3.0 - 5.0 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 (3/16) (1/8 - 3/16) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) 5.
Getting Ready to Sew 2-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 4 3 3 1 2 4 1 2 3 4 Setting the Thread T ension Y our machine will automatically set the thread tension when you select a stitch. However , you may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used.
2-14 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 1 MACHINE FUNCTION SETTINGS Automatic Reinforcement Stitching After selecting a stitch patt.
Getting Ready to Sew 2-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 1 Using the Automatic Thread Cutter After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic.
2-16 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 3 Sewing Utility Stitches QUICK REFERENCE TABLE Straight stitch (Left) Straight stitch (Lef.
3-2 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use T win needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric Reinforcing of medium, heavyweight and easily frayable fabrics or decorative stitching.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use T win needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern Quilting stitch made t.
3-4 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use T win needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern Fagoting, bridging and.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use T win needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern Heirloom, decorative h.
3-6 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Buttonhole on light to medium weight fabrics Buttonholes with extra space for larger buttons Reinfo.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use T win needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern Darning Darning Bar ta.
3-8 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use T win needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern NO NO For attaching ap.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES 1. T urn the main power switch to ON. The screen shown at left is displayed. The often-used “1-01 Straight (left)” stitch pattern is automatically se- lected.
3-10 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Stitch Selection Screens Straight/Overcasting/Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches Press to go to the next page.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ ■ Using the Mirror Image Key Depending on the type of utility stitch you select, you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of the stitch pattern.
3-12 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Saving Y our Preferred Stitch Settings The settings for zigzag stitch width, stitch length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting or auto- matic reinforcement stitching, etc.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Using the Sewing T ype Selection Key Y ou can also select utility stitches using . Use this key when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application, or to get advice about sewing particular stitches.
3-14 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. The upper part of the screen displays a selection of overcasting stitches with explanations. Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press to scroll the screen in the direction of arrow selected, and see the next part of the instructions. Press to scroll the screen 1 line at a time, in the direction of the arrow selected.
3-16 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index J J 1 2 1 Left needle position 2 Middle needle position 1 Reverse stitch 2 Reinforcement stitch 1 2 SEWING THE STITCHES Straight Stitches 1. Select a stitch pattern.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-17 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 6 5 6 1 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Hold the thread tails and fabric with your left hand, and turn the balance wheel with your right hand to insert the needle into the fabric.
3-18 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 J 15 25 35 12.0 mm (1/2 inch) 8.5 mm (1 1/32 inch) 5.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-19 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 Basting 1. Select . 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Press the “Reverse/ Reinfor ce- ment Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches, then continue sewing.
3-20 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 1 2 1 Reverse stitch 2 Reinfor cement stitch Zigzag Stitches Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, appliqué, patchwork, and many other applications.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-21 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 6 5 ■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch) Attach the appliqué using a temporary spray adhesive or basting, then sew it. * Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right hand needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric.
3-22 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching, overcasting, darning, or a wide variety of other uses. ■ T ape Attaching Stretch the tape flat.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-23 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 1 G Overcasting Use for the beginning and end of seams in skirts or trousers, and the beginning and end of all cuttings.
3-24 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1. Select a stitch pattern. For sewing stretch fabrics For sewing medium stretch fabrics and heavy.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-25 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 1 2 1 2 1 2 ■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter By using the side cutter , you can do overcasting while cutting the fabrics. 1. Push the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, then turn off the power .
3-26 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 1 5. With the presser foot raised, align the presser foot holder screw hole directly with the notch in the side cutter , then insert the screw and lightly tighten it.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-27 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 3 1 5 A 5 B 1 2 2 3 8. Place the fabric as shown left figure B. - Right side of cut: on top of the guide plate - Left side of cut: underneath the presser foot 1 Guide plate (lower knife) 2 Presser foot 9.
3-28 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Quilting Y ou can make beautiful, quilts quickly and easily with this machine. When making a quilt, you will find it convenient to use the knee lifter and foot controller (see pages 1-6, 1-7) to free your hands for other tasks.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-29 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index J J A B 1 1 ■ Piecing Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks make sure the seam allowance is 6.
3-30 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 6 ■ Quilting Sewing together the quilt front, batting, and backing is called quilting. Y ou can sew the quilt with the walking foot to keep the quilt front, batting, and backing from sliding.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-31 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 ■ Appliqué 1. T race the pattern onto the appliqué fabric and then cut around it, leaving 3 to 5 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inch) seam allowance. 1 Seam allowance : 3 to 5 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inch) 2.
3-32 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index J 12 3 5. Use the quilting appliqué stitch to attach the appliqué. Sew around the edge, while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-33 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches Use the foot controller to sew with satin stitch. If you set the speed control lever to control the stitch width, you can make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing.
3-34 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index J 12 Rough sketch (line) 4. Set the speed control slide to control the stitch width. Press . 5. In the display , change the set- ting to “ON.” During this process: * Y ou can use the speed control slide to adjust the stitch width.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-35 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 1 2 1 2 Blind Hem Stitches 2. Place the fabric wrong side up. Fold and baste the fab- ric as illustrated. 1 5 mm (3/16 inch) 2 Basting stitches 3 W rong side of the fabric 3.
3-36 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index R 1 2 1 4. Sew the fabric, keeping the folded edge in contact with the presser foot. 1 Needle position 5. Remove the basting stitches and turn over the fabric.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-37 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 1 2 Appliqué 1. Use a temoprary spray adhesive, fabric glue or a bast- ing stitch to attach the appliqué to the fabric. This will keep the fabric from moving during sewing.
3-38 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 1 Needle drop position ■ Sewing Sharp Curves Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing, for an attractive finish to the seam.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-39 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Shelltuck Stitches Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of shells along the curve of a collar . This stitch pattern can be used for edging the neckline or sleeves of dresses or blouses.
3-40 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 4. Attach presser foot “J”. Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and start sewing. 1 Needle drop position 5. Unfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one side.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-41 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 Scallop Stitches This wave shaped running stitch pattern is called the scallop stitch pattern. Use this stitch pattern to decorate the edges of blouse collars and handker chiefs or use it as an accent at a hem.
3-42 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3 1 2 4 4 Patchwork Stitches For a decorative look called “Crazy Quilting” the following stitches can be sewn on top of a pressed seam allowance.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-43 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 3. Select a stitch pattern. 4. Place the fabric right side up in the machine.
3-44 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Smocking Stitches Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on clothes, etc. 1. Select a straight stitch pattern, and attach presser foot “J”.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-45 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index J 4. Select or . 5. Sew the spaces between the straight seams.
3-46 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 1 2 3 Fagoting When there is a space between two fabrics, with thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics together , it is called fagoting.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-47 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 T ape or Elastic Attaching 1. Select a straight stitch pattern, and attach presser foot “J”. Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm, and loosen the upper thread tension to 2.
3-48 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 4. Select or . 5. Sew over the tape (or elastic). CAUTION Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin, or any other objects, during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, causing injury .
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-49 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Heirloom ■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy stitch) Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems, and decorative stitching on shirt fronts. 1. Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a little stiffness.
3-50 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index N ■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn work) 1. Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric to open the area. Pull out 5 or 6 threads to leave a 3 mm (1/8 inch) area open.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-51 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index N 4. Press to create a mirror image of the stitch pat- tern. 5. Sew the opposite side to keep the pattern symmetrical. 6. Illustration of finished product.
3-52 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index N 1 2 2 3 ■ Hemstitching (3) 1. Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm (3/16 inch) area which is not yet open.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-53 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index *1 For use on low stress or decora- tive applications *2 For use on average stress applica- tions *3 For use on high stress or utility applications Buttonholes Buttonholes will sew from the front to back of the buttonhole foot.
3-54 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index A 6 5 6 5 1 1 2 2. Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric. Note The maximum buttonhole length is 30 mm (1-3/16 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button) 3.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-55 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 1 6 5 1 2 5. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned be- hind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 Metal bracket 6. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing.
3-56 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 1 2 3 4 1 10 mm (3/8 inch) 2 15 mm (9/16 inch) 1 2 ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics When sewing on stretch fabric with , sew the buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-57 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 2 3 4 Darning Use this stitch pattern for mending and other applications. 1. Select a stitch pattern. For medium weight fabrics For heavyweight fabrics 2.
3-58 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 1 6 5 1 4. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned be- hind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 Metal bracket 5. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to start the machine.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-59 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 2 3 Bar T acks Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. 1. Select . 2. Attach buttonhole foot “A” and set the scale to the length of the bar tack you wish to sew .
3-60 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 6 1 1 2 1 4. Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot. 1 2 mm (1/16 inch) 5. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned be- hind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-61 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 Button Sewing CAUTION Do not use the automatic thread cutting function when sewing buttons. Otherwise, you will lose the thread ends. 1. Select .
3-62 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 6 4. T urn the balance wheel to check that the needle goes into each hole correctly . Then, gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-63 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 ■ Attaching a Shank to the Button 1. Pull the shank lever toward you before sewing. 1 Shank lever 2. Pull the two ends of the upper thread between the but- ton and the fabric, wind them around the shank, and then tie them firmly together .
3-64 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 AB C 2. Use in either the stitch width display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet. Large 7 mm (1/4 inch), Medium 6 mm (15/64 inch), Small 5 mm (3/16 inch) actual size.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-65 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 3 4 2 Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) T o attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. 1. Remove the flat bed attachment to create the free arm function.
3-66 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 3. Set the needle in the fabric at the sewing start point, and sew seam “1” as shown. 1 Start Point 4. Select and sew seam “2” as shown. * The fabric will move sideways, so guide the fabric by hand to keep sewing straight.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-67 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 1 3 2 4 3 3 1 Zipper Insertion ■ Centered Zipper Use for bags and other such applications. 1. Select . CAUTION Make sure you sew using the middle needle position.
3-68 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 2 3 4. Remove presser foot “J”. Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot “I” with the presser foot holder , and at- tach the zipper foot.
Sewing Utility Stitches 3-69 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 3 4 1 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 6 1 2 2. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric.
3-70 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 6. Close the zipper , turn the fabric over , and sew a bast- ing stitch.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Decorative stitch patterns Satin stitch Alphabetical characters (Gothic Font) Alphabetical characters (handwriting font) Alphabetical characters (outline) 7mm decorative stitch.
4-2 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Decorative Stitch Patterns 1. Press , then press to display the screen at left. 2. Press to view the next screen. Press to view the previous screen.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2 . The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative stitch patterns.
4-4 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative stitch patterns.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative stitch patterns.
4-6 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Alphabetical Characters There are three types of fonts for alphabetical character stitches. The selection process is the same for all three fonts.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ ■ If Y ou Make a Mistake Selecting the Character Press to delete the selected character .
4-8 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, at- tach stabilizer material as an option. If you do not wish to do so, place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper .
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 6 5 Basic Sewing of Character/Decorative Stitches 1.
4-10 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index When sewing is completed, trim any excess thread.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Making Stitch Pattern Adjustments Y our stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly , depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc.
4-12 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 3. Compare the finished pattern to the illustration of the correct pattern at the left. 1 Sewing direction 4. Press to display the screen at the bottom left.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 EDITING CHARACTER/DECORA TIVE STITCH PA TTERNS Y ou can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns lar ger or smaller , make mirror images, etc.
4-14 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Press this key to turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching mode. Press this key to turn on the automatic thread cutting mode. Press this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index LS LS Changing the Size of the Stitch Patterns Select a stitch pattern, then press to change the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be sewn in the size highlighted on the key .
4-16 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Changing the Stitch Pattern Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) When stitch patterns are selected, press to choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-17 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Sewing Pattern Continuously Press to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing. Changing Thread Density (Only for Satin Stitch Patterns) After selecting the pattern, press to select your pre- ferred thread density .
4-18 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index COMBINING STITCH PA TTERNS Y ou can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches, satin stitches, etc.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-19 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Return to the stitch selection screen. * The screen displays the presser foot for the selected stitch. 4. Select the character stitch design (for example, press ).
4-20 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns 1. Press to select the stitch pattern (the stitch will be selected in large size). 2. Press again, then press to select the small size.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-21 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns 1. Press . 2. Press again, then press to create a horizontal mirror image of the stitch pattern.
4-22 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths 1. Select . 2. Press to select a stitch pattern length setting of . 3. Select again. 4. Press 3 times to select a stitch pattern length setting of .
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-23 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) Y ou can use the keys with 7mm satin stitch pat- terns to create a step effect.
4-24 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Press again. 4. Press to move the next stitch pattern to the left.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-25 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ More Examples.
4-26 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ Checking Combined Stitch Patterns 1. Press . 2. The entire selected stitch pattern appears on the LCD. 3. After checking the combined pattern, press to return to the original screen.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-27 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ MEMOR Y FUNCTIONS Saving Stitch Patterns Y ou can save often used stitch patterns for easy retrieval. The machine memory can hold up to 20 stitch patterns.
4-28 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index If you see this screen after pressing , the machine’ s memory is full and can not save the currently selected stitch pattern.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-29 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ 3. Press to choose a stitch pattern to delete. * If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed by touching , press to view the entire stitch pattern.
4-30 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6. The machine deletes the stitch pattern, then automatically saves the new stitch pattern.
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-31 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns 1. Press . 2. The screen at left appears on the LCD. * represents a pocket holding a saved stitch pattern.
4-32 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Press to display the saved stitch pattern, then press . * If you select a combined character stitch pattern and the entire pattern does not display , press to view an entire pattern.
Embroidery 5-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 5 Embroidery PREP ARING TO EMBROIDER Before Beginning ■ Copyright Information The patterns stored in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only .
5-2 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ About Floppy Disks • If your machine did not come furnished with a built-in floppy disk drive, you can receive an upgrade service for your machine, so that it can use floppy disks at your authorized dealer .
Embroidery 5-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Step # Action Page 1 T urn off the power . 1-12 2 Install sewing machine needle 75/1 1. 1-43 3 Attach embroidery foot “Q”. 5-4 4 Attach the embroidery unit. 5-5 5 T urn on the power .
5-4 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 1 Attaching Embroidery Foot “Q” CAUTION • Always turn of f the main power switch when attaching a presser foot. Y ou may acci- dentally press the “Start/Stop” button, resulting in injury .
Embroidery 5-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 Attaching the Embroidery Unit CAUTION Be sure to turn off the power before installing the em- broidery unit, otherwise, the machine may be dam- aged. 1. T urn off the power , and remove the flat-bed attach- ment.
5-6 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press . The carriage will move to the initializa- tion position. CAUTION Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the carriage. Otherwise, injuries may result.
Embroidery 5-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ill 6_09 ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit 1. Remove the embroidery frame. Press either or , then press . The carriage will move to the removal position. CAUTION Always remove the embroidery frame before pressing .
5-8 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index One point patterns Floral alphabet patterns Saved patterns Character patterns Frame patterns Embroidery card (so.
Embroidery 5-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index One Point Patterns 1. Press to open the screen at left. 2. Press to see the next screen of pattern selections. Press to see the previous screen of pattern selections.
5-10 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6. The sewing screen is displayed. * T o go to the next step, see page 5-19, “V iewing the Sewing Screen.” * T o return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press .
Embroidery 5-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Character Patterns 1. Press to open the screen at the left. 2. The method for selecting character patterns is the same for each font. Press the key of the font you want to embroider .
5-12 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Example: Selecting “Bus” 1 Press . * If you want to change the size of the characters, select the char - acter and then press to change the size. Every time pressing the key , the size changes from large, medium, then small.
Embroidery 5-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Floral Alphabet Patterns 1. Press to open the screen at left. 2. Press to see the next screen of pattern selections. Press to see the previous screen of pattern selections.
5-14 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6. The sewing screen is displayed. * T o go to the next step, see page 5-19, “V iewing the Sewing Screen.” * T o return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press .
Embroidery 5-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Frame Patterns 1. Press to open the screen at left. 2. Press the key of the frame pattern shape you want to sew in the top part of the screen. 3. V arious frame patterns display on the bottom part of the screen.
5-16 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. The selected pattern is displayed on the screen. 6. After selecting the pattern, press . 7. The sewing screen is displayed. * T o go to the next step, see page 5-19, “V iewing the Sewing Screen.
Embroidery 5-17 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Selecting Patterns from an Embroidery Card 1. When the screen at left is displayed, you can insert the embroi- dery card. * If a different screen is showing, press to display the screen at left.
5-18 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 1 Insert completely . Selecting a Pattern from a Floppy Disk (Only for Machines with Floppy Disk Drives) 1. When the screen at left is displayed, you can insert the floppy disk.
Embroidery 5-19 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E @ Example : One point pattern VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN 1 Bobbin thread sensor: Shows how much thread is left in the bobbin during sewing.
5-20 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 PREP ARING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Attaching a Stabilizer Material to the Fabric CAUTION Always use stabilizer material for embroidery when sewing embroidery projects, espe- cially when embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics.
Embroidery 5-21 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Large Medium Plus Medium Small Can embroider an area Can embroider an area Can embroider an area Can embroider .
5-22 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Surface of fabric 1 2 3 ■ Inserting the Fabric CAUTION If the fabric is placed loose in the embroidery frame the embroidery design will sew out poorly.
Embroidery 5-23 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 ■ Using the Embroidery Sheet When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the frame. 1. W ith a chalk pen, mark the area of the fabric you want to embroider .
5-24 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 1 2 Attaching the Embroidery Frame CAUTION Wind and set the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. Use embroidery thread in the bobbin. 1. Raise the presser foot lever .
Embroidery 5-25 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 ■ Removing the Embroidery Frame While pressing the embroidery frame holder to the left, pull the embroidery frame toward you.
5-26 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 ➜ DETERMINING THE PA TTERN POSITION Changing the Pattern Position Use the arrow keys to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow . Press to center the pattern.
Embroidery 5-27 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Checking the Pattern’ s Position Press . The embroidery frame moves to check the sewing position. The embroidery frame moves and shows the boundaries of the embroidery .
5-28 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Previewing the Completed Pattern 1. Press . 2. Y ou can view an image of the completed pattern within the em- broidery frame. * Press to select the frame used in the pre- view .
Embroidery 5-29 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for use with this machine. Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.
5-30 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Basic Embroidery Method Example: Embroidering 1 Embroidery color order display . This display shows the sewing order of the thread colors. The colors will be sewn in the following order: yellow → orange → linen → etc.
Embroidery 5-31 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Lower the presser foot lever , then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop the machine.
5-32 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index . 1 23 4 56 7 8 9. Follow the same steps for embroidering the remaining colors. 10. When the last color is sewn, the display returns to the original screen 1 1. When the pattern is finished, trim the excess thread jumps (thread linking part of the pattern, etc.
Embroidery 5-33 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index or Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué There are some patterns which call for an appliqué inside the pattern.
5-34 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 4. Set the base fabric for the appliqué in the embroidery frame, and embroider “Appliqué Position.” * Use the same thread color you plan to use when attaching the appliqué in the next step.
Embroidery 5-35 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDER Y PROCESS 1 2 The Bobbin Runs Out of Thread When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during sew- ing, the message shown at left will display .
5-36 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index The Thread Breaks During Sewing 1. Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine. 2. Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, and raise the presser foot lever .
Embroidery 5-37 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press , , or , to move the needle back 2-3 stitches before the spot where the thread broke. * Press , , or to move the pattern back the number of stitches shown on the key without sew- ing.
5-38 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ Sewing Again from the Beginning 1. Press . 2. Press . The embroidery frame moves, returning the needle to the pattern's beginning position. 3. Lower the presser foot lever and begin sewing.
Embroidery 5-39 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ Continuing Embroidery After T urning off the Power Example: If the power goes off while sewing the second color 1. Select the pattern and press . 2. Press to move the second color to the first position in the display .
5-40 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index MAKING EMBROIDER Y ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Thread T ension When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric.
Embroidery 5-41 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ If the Upper Thread T ension is T oo Weak The upper thread will become loose. The embroidery thread on the right side of the fabric will loosen, the thread locks may loosen, or loops may appear on the right side of the fabric.
5-42 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index NAME OF COLOR EMBROIDERY THREAD# COUNTRY THREAD# TIME Changing the Thread Color Display 1.
Embroidery 5-43 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Example 1 2 3 4 5 1 Large frame em- broidering area 2 Center line 3 Medium frame em- broidering area 4 Small frame em- broidering area 5 Grid lines Changing the Embroidery Frame Display 1.
5-44 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index For embroidery , the automatic thread cutting function is set auto- matically . When sewing is finished, the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches and trim the threads.
Embroidery 5-45 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Changing the Size of the Pattern 1. Press . 2. The screen at the left is displayed. Press to make the pattern smaller . Press to make the pattern bigger . The size changes each time you press the key .
5-46 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 0 ° 90 ° Rotating the Pattern Press to rotate the pattern 90 deg. 1 Shows the degree of the pattern's rotation. CAUTION When you have rotated the pattern, check the display of available embroidery frames and use an appropriate frame.
Embroidery 5-47 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 32 Changing the Density of a Pattern (Character and Border Patterns Only) 1. Press . 2. The screen at left is displayed. Press to make the pattern less dense. Press to make the pattern more dense.
5-48 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ Changing the Colors of Character Patterns Press so that it appears as . The machine will stop after sewing each character , so you change the color of each character .
Embroidery 5-49 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index MEMOR Y FUNCTION Saving Embroidery Patterns ■ Saving a Pattern 1. Press . 2. Choose where to save the pattern. Press to save the pattern in the machine’ s memory .
5-50 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. The “Saving” screen displays. When the pattern is saved, the display returns to the original screen automatically . CAUTION Do not turn off the power while the “Saving” screen is displayed.
Embroidery 5-51 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3. Select the pattern you want to delete. 1 Shows the amount of memory used by the pattern selected to be deleted. 2 Shows the amount of memory needed to save the current pattern.
5-52 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press to delete the selected pattern. * If you decide not to delete the pattern, press . 6. If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern, the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically .
Embroidery 5-53 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Retrieving Patterns from Memory 1. Press . 2. The machine displays the patterns currently in the memory .
5-54 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Press . * If you decide not to retrieve the pattern from memory , press . The machine returns to the original screen. 4. The machine retrieves the pattern and prepares to embroider it.
Embroidery 5-55 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ABC EMBROIDER Y APPLICA TIONS Aligning the Left Side of a Pattern and Sewing 1. Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown. 2. Press so it appears as .
5-56 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Connecting Characters Follow the steps below when all the characters in the pattern do not fit in the embroidery frame at once. Example: Connecting the letters “ABCDE” with “FGHI” A B C D E F G H I 1.
Embroidery 5-57 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6. Enter the letters “FGHI.” 7. Press to move the needle start position to . The needle start position moves to the bottom left cor - ner of the pattern. 8. Use the arrow keys to move the needle to the position where the previous pattern stopped.
5-58 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Embroidering an Outline of a Pattern Y ou can embroider the outline of a pattern to create different finishes. 1. Press . 2. Press to advance the sewing order to the color of the outline.
Embroidery 5-59 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Appliqué material 1 Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqué (1) Y ou can use framed patterns of the same size and shape, to create an appliqué. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch.
5-60 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqué (2) A second method to make appliqué using the embroidery patterns. Y ou do not have to change the fabric in the embroidery frame using this method.
Embroidery 5-61 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 4. Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches. CAUTION Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery frame to cut.
5-62 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 1 2 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges Use an embroidery stabilizer material to provide extra support. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer fabric carefully .
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit Functions EXPLANA TION OF THE EDITING FUNCTIONS W ith the Embroidery Ed.
6-2 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Key Display Pattern T ype One point pattern Floral alphabet pattern Pattern saved in the machine.
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index The method of selecting patterns without alphabetical characters is the same as selecting patterns for embroidery . 1. Select the type of pattern you want to sew .
6-4 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 3. The pattern is displayed in the top part of the screen. 4. After the pattern is selected, press . 5. The embroidery edit screen (at left) will appear .
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Selecting Character Patterns When you select character patterns from the embroidery edit screen, you can edit the appearance of the pattern at the same time.
6-6 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Enter the letters (Example: A B C D) * See page 5-1 1 for more information about selecting characters * Press to check the pattern when the selected characters are too small to see clearly .
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 7. After you finish your selections, press . 8. The embroidery edit screen will appear . See page 6-8 for more information about editing the patterns.
6-8 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Name Pattern select key Rotate key Delete key Arrow keys ( Center key) Character .
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 ➚ Moving the Pattern Press to move the pattern in the position shown on the key . Press to return the pattern to its original position. 1 Shows how far from the original position the pattern is now .
6-10 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Rotating the Pattern 1. Press . 2. Press to rotate the pattern 90 deg. to the left. Press to rotate the pattern 90 deg. to the right. Press to rotate the pattern 1 deg.
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Changing the Size of the Pattern 1. Press . 2. Press to enlarge the pattern. Press to shrink the pattern. Press to stretch the pattern horizontally .
6-12 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Deleting the Pattern 1. Press . 2. The pattern is deleted from the screen.
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Changing the Thread Color 1. Press . 2. The thread color palette screen displays. There are 61 colors to choose from. 3. Press to change the sewing order of the colors.
6-14 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 4. Press to choose a new color on the color palette. 1 The color on top changes to the selected color . 2 The thread spool display of the selected color is lar ger .
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns 1. Press . 2. Press the key of the layout you want to sew . 1 The display will show the selected layout.
6-16 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Changing Character Spacing 1. Press . 2. Press to widen the character spacing. Press to compact the character spacing. Press to return the pattern to its original appearance.
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-17 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Changing the Color of Each Character in a Pattern 1. Press . 2. Y ou can sew each character in a different color . The screen auto- matically displays each color as “Black.
6-18 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ADJUSTING PA TTERNS AFTER EDITING 1. Press . 2. If you plan to sew the pattern at that time, press to call the pattern preview screen. * Press to return to the embroidery edit screen.
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-19 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. See page 5-29 for more information about sewing the patterns.
6-20 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index COMBINING AND EDITING PA TTERNS Example 1. Attach the embroidery unit, and prepare the machine for embroidery (see page 5-3). 2. Press to call the screen at left.
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-21 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 Press 2 times, then press to select the border .
6-22 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press . 6. Select the characters “Happy .” 1 Press .
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-23 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 2 Press the key of the font you wish to use (Example: ). 3 Enter “Happy .” The letters you enter will be displayed in the center of the embroidery frame.
6-24 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 8. Use to move the letters. 9. Press . 10. Press again.
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-25 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 1. Select the same font, then enter “Birthday”. The letters will ap- pear in the middle of the embroidery area display . 12. Press . 13. Use to move the letters.
6-26 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 14. If you want to alter the combined pattern, use to select the part of the pattern you want to change. Example: Changing the size of the border ( ) 1 Press to move the red outline over .
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-27 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 16. If you plan to sew the pattern at that time, press . * Press to re-edit the pattern. * T o combine the pattern with another pattern, select the new pat- tern type from this screen.
6-28 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index SEWING COMBINED EMBROIDER Y PA TTERNS Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were en- tered. In this example, the embroidery order will be as follows: , “Happy”, “Birthday”.
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-29 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. When “Happy” is embroidered, the green “cross” cursor will change to the “Birthday” part of the pattern. Sew this part of the pattern next.
6-30 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ADJUSTING EDITED PA TTERNS 1. Press . 2. Press .
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-31 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. The machine will return to the embroidery edit screen.
6-32 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index MEMOR Y FUNCTIONS Saving Edited Patterns ■ Saving a Pattern Y ou can save edited patterns for later use. 1. Press . 2. Choose where you want to save the pattern.
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-33 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. The “Saving” screen displays. When the pattern is saved, the display returns to the original screen automatically . CAUTION Do not turn off the main power switch while the “Saving” screen is displayed.
6-34 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 2. Previously saved patterns are displayed. 3. Select the pattern you want to delete. 1 Shows the amount of memory the selected pattern uses. 2 Shows how much memory you need to clear to save the current pattern.
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-35 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press to delete the pattern. . * If you decide not to delete the pattern, press . 6. If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern, the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically .
6-36 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Retrieving Saved Patterns 1. Press . 2. The machine displays the patterns saved in the memory .
Embroidery Edit Functions 6-37 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Select the pattern you want to retrieve, and press . * If you decide not to retrieve a pattern, press . Y ou will return to the embroidery edit screen.
6-38 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press . 6. The machine retrieves the pattern and prepares to embroider it.
My Custom Stitch 7-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH DESIGNING THE STITCH 1 2 3 W ith the MY CUST OM STITCH TM function, you can sew designs that you create yourself.
7-2 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 00 12 18 22 23 21 17 14 12 09 06 03 01 03 06 00 00 03 06 10 13.
My Custom Stitch 7-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 1 9 ENTERING STITCH DA T A Creating Stitch Data Note Make sure that the embroidery unit is not attached. 1. Press to display the screen at left.
7-4 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the first two points. T o sew one stitch, press so that it ap- pears as ; to sew three stitches, touch the key so that it ap- pears as .
My Custom Stitch 7-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 A screen that allows you to see the entered stitch design appears. * Press this key so that it appears as to sew the stitch design repeatedly . Press this key so that it appears as to sew the stitch design only one single time.
7-6 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 7 2 3 1 4 Editing Stitch Data 1. Press . A screen that allows you to edit the entered stitch design ap- pears. 1 Press this key to move backward one point. 2 Press this key to move start point.
My Custom Stitch 7-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Moving a Point 1. Press or to move to the point that you wish to move. 2. Use to move the point to the desired position. 3. When finished revising the pattern, press so it ap- pears as .
7-8 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Moving Part or All of the Design 1. Press or to move to the first point of the section that you wish to move. 2. Press . The selected point and all points that come after it are surrounded by a box.
My Custom Stitch 7-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. When finished revising the pattern, press so it ap- pears as . 6. Press to go to the sewing screen (see page 4-9 for instruc- tions on sewing the stitch).
7-10 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2. Press . A new point is inserted and the moves to it. 3. Use any of to move the point to the desired position. 4. When finished revising the pattern, press so it ap- pears as .
My Custom Stitch 7-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index MEMOR Y FUNCTIONS Storing the custom design Up to fifteen custom stitch patterns can be stored. T ouch (it will take approximately 10 seconds for the pattern to be saved).
7-12 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index See page 4-27 for details on what to do if the pattern cannot be stored because the memory is already full.
My Custom Stitch 7-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Retrieving a Stitch Design That Has Been Saved Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it. 1 Release button * T urn off the power supply before removing the em- broidery unit.
7-14 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index The indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. If you press a , the pattern which is saved in that pocket will be dis- played. 3. Press a to select a saved pattern and have it displayed.
My Custom Stitch 7-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. The sewing screen for that stitch will then be displayed.
7-16 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index.
Care and Maintenance 8-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB CAUTION • T urn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before changing the light bulb.
8-2 Care and Maintenance 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 3 1 1 2 1 2 CLEANING THE MACHINE CAUTION Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result. ■ Cleaning the LCD Screen If the screen is dirty , gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Care and Maintenance 8-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 1 2 1 2 1 ▼ 4. Remove the race. * While pushing the race towards the back of the ma- chine, lift the edge nearest you and remove the race. 1 Race 5. Remove accumulated lint and thread from the inner shuttle and race with a brush or vacuum cleaner .
8-4 Care and Maintenance 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index CLEANING THE FLOPPY DISK DRIVE HEADS If the heads of the floppy disk drive become dirty , the data on the disks may not be read normally . W e suggest that you use a cleaning disk for 3.
T roubleshooting 9-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 9 T roubleshooting ADJUSTING THE SCREEN If the screen is difficult to see when you turn on the power , follow the steps below . 1. Press your finger anywhere on the screen.
9-2 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ADJUSTING THE TOUCH PANEL If the screen does not respond correctly when you touch a key (the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation), follow the steps below to make the proper adjust- ments.
T roubleshooting 9-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index +1 +4 +5 +2 +3 3. Press the “Bobbin W inding” button. 4. The machine displays the screen shown at left. 5. Using the included touch pen, lightly touch the center of the + , in order from 1 to 5.
9-4 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index USING THE “TROUBLESHOOTING” FUNCTION Use the troubleshooting key for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. 1. Press to call the screen at left.
T roubleshooting 9-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Machine is not threaded correctly (used the wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread did not catch the needle bar threader , etc.) 2 Thread is knotted or tangled.
9-6 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 There is a mistake in the upper or bob- bin threading. 2 Spool cap is set incorrectly . 3 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric. 4 Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.
T roubleshooting 9-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Thread is twisted. 2 Fabric was not inserted into the frame correctly ( fabric was loose, etc.
9-8 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Needle is installed incorrectly . 2 Needle clamp screw is not tightened. 3 Needle is turned or bent. 4 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.
T roubleshooting 9-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 There is no pattern selected. 2 “Start/Stop” button was not pushed. 3 Main power switch is not turned on. 4 Presser foot is not lowered. 5 “Start/Stop” button was pushed with the foot controller attached.
9-10 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index CAUTION Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press the “Start/Stop” button without rethreading the machine, the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury .
T roubleshooting 9-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 7. This message is dis- played when the embroidery unit is attached, and the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed. 8. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached, and or is pressed.
9-12 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 17. This message is dis- played when the embroidery unit is attached and the power is turned on with the needle in the down position.
T roubleshooting 9-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 27. This message is dis- played when the bobbin is being wound, and the motor locks because the thread is tangled, etc. 28. This message is dis- played when the floppy disk is not formatted or is not formatted prop- erly .
9-14 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 37. This message is dis- played when the embroidery unit is initializing. 38. This message is dis- played when the memory is full and the stitch or pattern can not be saved.
T roubleshooting 9-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 47. This message is dis- played when the machine is in twin needle mode and a pattern that can not be sewn with the twin needle is selected. 48. This message is dis- played when formatting the floppy disk.
9-16 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index.
Appendix A-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Appendix SPECIFICA TIONS Specification 47.0 cm (W) × 30.8 cm (H) × 25.3 cm (D) 50.0 cm (W) × 31.5 cm (H) × 27.0 cm (D) 1 1 kg (25 lb.) (with case: 12.5 kg (28 lb.
A-2 Appendix 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index.
Index 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Index 4-hole buttons 3-62 7mm decorative stitch patterns 4-3 7mm satin stitch patterns 4-4 90 degree rotation key 5-44, 5.
Index 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index D Daisy stitch 3-49 Darning 3-57 Decorative stitch patterns 4-2 Delete key 4-2, 4-7, 4-14, 6-8, 6-12 Deleting embroidery .
Index 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Frame patterns 5-15, 5-59, 5-60 Free arm 1-5 Foot controller 1-7 Forward/Back key 5-36, 5-38, 5-44 G Gimp thread 3-56 H H.
Index 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Presser foot holder 1-42 Presser foot lever 1-4 Previewing the completed pattern 5-28 Principal parts 1-1 principal parts.
Index 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index “Thread Cutter” button 1-3 Thread palette key 6-8, 6-13 Thread tension embroidery 5-40 utility stitches 2-13 Thread t.
ENGLISH 114-220 193220-011 0107 Printed in Japan.
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