Brother CS-8150- Manuals

Cover D GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 1 Thread cassette indicator The indicator lights up or goes off depending on the condition of the sewing mac...

Cover E GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings. 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings f...

1 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. Side cutter Part code: SA177, XC3879-002 2. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. Guide foot Part code: SA133, XC1957-002 4. Walking foo...

3 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Contents Enclosed Accessories ................................................................................................ Cover A Accessories ..............................................................................

6 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Important Safety Instructions When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The mac...

7 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug suppl...

8 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEAS...

1 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off ................................................................................. 10Understan...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 10 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following ...

Turning the Machine On/Off 11 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Turning on the machine 1 Make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “O”), and then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side o...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 12 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen, located on the front of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error mess...

Understanding the LCD Screens 13 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Checking machine operating procedures Simple descriptions on replacing the presser foot, threading the upper thread, winding the bobbin and installing the bobbin can be displayed in the LCD. ...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 14 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed. Changing the settings The general procedure for ch...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 16 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to leave the needle lowered in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Ho...

Changing the Machine Settings 17 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available. 1 Press (settings key) in the operation panel, and then press , ,...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 18 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be ...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 20 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Memo ● When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the enclosed spool net over the spool befo...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 21 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX b Press (start/stop button) once. 1 Start/stop button X T he bobbin starts spinning and the thread is wound around the bobbin. X The bobbin spins slowly when it is full. c When the bobbin beg...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 22 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. Memo ● The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the needle plate is indic...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and then pull the thread out toward the front. 1 Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. 7 Reattach the bobbin cover. Insert the tab in the lower-lef...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 24 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. About the spool...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 26 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Push the thread cassette eject lever on the left side of the machine toward the back. 1 Thread cassette eject lever X The thread cassette is raised....

Upper Threading 27 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 8 While holding the end of the thread with your right hand and the thread cassette with your left hand, close the cover. 9 Pass the thread through the slit in the top of the thread cassette. Follow arrow 2...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 28 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX c Pull the thread under the disc at the front in the lower-left corner and around to the right, and then cut the thread with the cutter. Follow arrow ...

Upper Threading 29 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX • If the needle is not raised to the correct position, the needle cannot be threaded with the needle threader. Be sure to check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green before inserting the th...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 30 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Close the thread cassette compartment cover. X Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished, you are ready to begin sewing. Not...

Upper Threading 31 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Thread the thread cassette with the thread from the spool on the extra spool pin. • For more details, refer to “Loading the spool into the thread cassette” (page 25). 5 Insert the thread cassette (with t...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 32 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Using the twin needle Using the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different colors. Both upper threads should ha...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 34 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX c Press (OK key). X The screen for selecting the twin needle appears. d Press to select . To return to , press . X The twin needle can now be used. e ...

Upper Threading 35 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. 1 Insert the bobbin into the shuttle. • Refer to steps 1 through 5 of “I...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 36 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions conc...

Replacing the Needle 37 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread, and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skip...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 38 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the ...

Replacing the Needle 39 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 While holding the needle with your left hand, use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. Install the twin needle in the same way. ■ Using the needle-changing tool Use the enclosed needle...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 40 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Lower the needle-changing tool. X The needle can be removed from the needle bar. 5 Insert the new needle into the hole in the needle-changing tool. ...

Replacing the Presser Foot 41 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric. Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet. Replacing the presser f...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 42 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder. 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser f...

Replacing the Presser Foot 43 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 44 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Using the optional walking foot With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot. This i...

Replacing the Presser Foot 45 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Raise the presser foot lever. 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised. 4 With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove the walking foot. 1 Presser foot ho...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 46 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy. Free-arm sewing Removing the flap allows for free-arm sewing, making i...

2 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing .................................................................................................................... 48Adjusting the...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 48 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing Basic sewing operations are described below.Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. ● While the machine is in oper...

Sewing 49 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Turning on the machine” (page 11). ↓ 2 Select t...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 50 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Positioning the fabric Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned corre...

Sewing 51 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the operation buttons or the foot controller. ■ Using the operation buttons Sewing...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 52 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Turn on the sewing machine. 4 Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed cont...

Sewing 53 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread. 1 ...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 54 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 7 After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, release (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). X The machine stops sewing. 8 Press (start/stop button)...

Sewing 55 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. 1 When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped, press (needle position button) once to raise the needle. 1 Needle positi...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 56 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal. Cha...

57 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selecte...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 58 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. X The LCD comes on. 2 Select a stitch...

Useful Functions 59 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or rein...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 60 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 9 After reaching the end of the stitching, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) once. This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for ...

Useful Sewing Tips 61 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing After you have set up the machine with ...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 62 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser f...

Useful Sewing Tips 63 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew i...

3 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting Stitching .................................................................................................. 66Overcasti...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 66 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Selecting Stitching You can select any of the various types of stitching available. Stitch types A total of 4 groups of stitch types (utility stitch...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 68 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Fifteen stitches are available for overcas...

Overcasting Stitches 69 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J”. 1 Attach zigzag foot “J”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 70 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cu...

Overcasting Stitches 71 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached. 5 Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. 6 Select a...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 72 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Basting Sew basting with a stitc...

Basic Stitching 73 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Start sewing. • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 51). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 53). 6 When sewing is finished, cut the ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 74 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Sew a blind hem acc...

Blind Hem Stitching 75 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. 1 Needle drop point 1 Stitch width ■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold The needle is too far to the left.Pr...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 76 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Eleven stitches are available for sewing on buttons and one-step buttonhole...

Buttonhole Stitching 77 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button).Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. Th...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 78 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to...

Buttonhole Stitching 79 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 8 Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and then cut the thread. 9 Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. 0 Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the but...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 80 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. 1 Hook the gimp thread onto the part of butto...

Buttonhole Stitching 81 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”. 1 Button • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes t...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 82 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a s...

Zipper Insertion 83 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 Select stitch 3 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). 7 Topstitch around the zipper. 1 Stitching 2 Right side of fabric 3 Basting stitching 4 End of zipper opening 8 Remove the bast...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 86 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Observe the corresponding precautions when per...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 88 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Name Pa...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 89 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Appliqué stitching 1 Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch). 1 Seam allowance 2 Place a pattern made of thick paper on the back of ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 90 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching 1 Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece. 2 Sew the two pieces of fabric toget...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 91 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Memo ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 92 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. 1 Insert the stem of the quilter into t...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). 1 Feed dog position switch(as seen from the rea...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 94 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Satin stitching A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch widt...

Reinforcement Stitching 95 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve ...

Reinforcement Stitching 97 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Darning Fabric that has been torn can be darned.Darning is sewn as shown below. 1 Determine the desired length of the darning. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to the desired lengt...

Eyelet Stitching 99 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch). 1 Attach monogramming foot “N”. • For details, refer to ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 100 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] St...

Decorative Stitching 101 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used. 1 Use an iron to fold the two p...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 102 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to deco...

Decorative Stitching 103 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Select stitch 25 , 26 or 27 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). 6 Stitch between the straight stitches. 7 Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Shell tuck stitching...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 104 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined f...

Decorative Stitching 105 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or mediumweight fabri...

Decorative Stitching 107 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 2 Attach monogramming foot “N”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41). 3 Select stitch 36 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). 4 Sew along the center of...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 108 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Decorative stitches, satin stitches and cross-stitches can be sewn. All are sewn with monogramming ...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 109 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Combining patterns Multiple patterns can be combined and sewn together. 1 Select the first pattern, and then press (OK key). X The first pattern is selected and appears in ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 110 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Repeat sewing patterns To repeatedly sew the combined pattern, follow the procedure described below. 1 Select the pattern. • For details, refer to ...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 111 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Checking the selected pattern Up to 70 patterns can be combined. If all of the selected patterns cannot be displayed in the LCD at the same time, the pattern can be checked...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 112 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Mirror imaging the pattern The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis. 1 Select a stitch. 2 Press (settings key) in the operation panel...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 113 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Storing a pattern Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 114 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Press (OK key). X The contents of the selected pocket are displayed. 6 Check the contents, and then press (OK key). To select a different pocket,...

4 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Stitch Settings ....................................................................................................... 118Main...

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 118 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Stitch Settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. ...

Stitch Settings 123 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Other stitches Stitch Type Pattern P re sse r F o o t Twi n Ne edle A d ju st able Pat ter n Lengt h/ wid th Left /R igh t Fl ipp ing Decorative stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 15 1...

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 124 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, light...

Maintenance 125 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Turn the balance wheel toward you until the tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of the race shelf. 1 Shuttle race 2 Shuttle 3 Edge of the shuttle race 4 Tip of the shuttle hook • Be sure to turn th...

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 126 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.If the problem persists, conta...

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 130 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Error messages If the start/stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error m...

Troubleshooting 131 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Nothing appears in the LCD If nothing appears in the LCD when the sewing machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. If this is the case, perform the following operati...

Index 133 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Index Symbols + key .................................................................... Cover E Numerics 2-point zigzag stitch ...................................................... 69 3-point zigzag stitch .........

Cover D GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 1 Thread cassette indicator The indicator lights up or goes off depending on the condition of the sewing mac...

Cover E GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings. 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings f...

1 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. Side cutter Part code: SA177, XC3879-002 2. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. Guide foot Part code: SA133, XC1957-002 4. Walking foo...

3 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Contents Enclosed Accessories ................................................................................................ Cover A Accessories ..............................................................................

6 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Important Safety Instructions When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The mac...

7 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug suppl...

8 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEAS...

1 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off ................................................................................. 10Understan...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 10 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following ...

Turning the Machine On/Off 11 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Turning on the machine 1 Make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “O”), and then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side o...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 12 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen, located on the front of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error mess...

Understanding the LCD Screens 13 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Checking machine operating procedures Simple descriptions on replacing the presser foot, threading the upper thread, winding the bobbin and installing the bobbin can be displayed in the LCD. ...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 14 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed. Changing the settings The general procedure for ch...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 16 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to leave the needle lowered in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Ho...

Changing the Machine Settings 17 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available. 1 Press (settings key) in the operation panel, and then press , ,...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 18 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be ...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 20 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Memo ● When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the enclosed spool net over the spool befo...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 21 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX b Press (start/stop button) once. 1 Start/stop button X T he bobbin starts spinning and the thread is wound around the bobbin. X The bobbin spins slowly when it is full. c When the bobbin beg...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 22 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. Memo ● The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the needle plate is indic...

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and then pull the thread out toward the front. 1 Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. 7 Reattach the bobbin cover. Insert the tab in the lower-lef...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 24 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. About the spool...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 26 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Push the thread cassette eject lever on the left side of the machine toward the back. 1 Thread cassette eject lever X The thread cassette is raised....

Upper Threading 27 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 8 While holding the end of the thread with your right hand and the thread cassette with your left hand, close the cover. 9 Pass the thread through the slit in the top of the thread cassette. Follow arrow 2...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 28 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX c Pull the thread under the disc at the front in the lower-left corner and around to the right, and then cut the thread with the cutter. Follow arrow ...

Upper Threading 29 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX • If the needle is not raised to the correct position, the needle cannot be threaded with the needle threader. Be sure to check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green before inserting the th...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 30 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Close the thread cassette compartment cover. X Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished, you are ready to begin sewing. Not...

Upper Threading 31 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Thread the thread cassette with the thread from the spool on the extra spool pin. • For more details, refer to “Loading the spool into the thread cassette” (page 25). 5 Insert the thread cassette (with t...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 32 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Using the twin needle Using the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different colors. Both upper threads should ha...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 34 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX c Press (OK key). X The screen for selecting the twin needle appears. d Press to select . To return to , press . X The twin needle can now be used. e ...

Upper Threading 35 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. 1 Insert the bobbin into the shuttle. • Refer to steps 1 through 5 of “I...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 36 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions conc...

Replacing the Needle 37 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread, and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skip...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 38 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the ...

Replacing the Needle 39 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 While holding the needle with your left hand, use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. Install the twin needle in the same way. ■ Using the needle-changing tool Use the enclosed needle...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 40 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Lower the needle-changing tool. X The needle can be removed from the needle bar. 5 Insert the new needle into the hole in the needle-changing tool. ...

Replacing the Presser Foot 41 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric. Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet. Replacing the presser f...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 42 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder. 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser f...

Replacing the Presser Foot 43 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 44 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Using the optional walking foot With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot. This i...

Replacing the Presser Foot 45 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Raise the presser foot lever. 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised. 4 With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove the walking foot. 1 Presser foot ho...

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 46 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy. Free-arm sewing Removing the flap allows for free-arm sewing, making i...

2 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing .................................................................................................................... 48Adjusting the...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 48 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing Basic sewing operations are described below.Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. ● While the machine is in oper...

Sewing 49 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Turning on the machine” (page 11). ↓ 2 Select t...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 50 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Positioning the fabric Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned corre...

Sewing 51 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the operation buttons or the foot controller. ■ Using the operation buttons Sewing...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 52 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Turn on the sewing machine. 4 Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed cont...

Sewing 53 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread. 1 ...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 54 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 7 After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, release (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). X The machine stops sewing. 8 Press (start/stop button)...

Sewing 55 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. 1 When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped, press (needle position button) once to raise the needle. 1 Needle positi...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 56 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal. Cha...

57 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selecte...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 58 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. X The LCD comes on. 2 Select a stitch...

Useful Functions 59 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or rein...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 60 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 9 After reaching the end of the stitching, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) once. This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for ...

Useful Sewing Tips 61 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing After you have set up the machine with ...

SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 62 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser f...

Useful Sewing Tips 63 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew i...

3 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting Stitching .................................................................................................. 66Overcasti...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 66 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Selecting Stitching You can select any of the various types of stitching available. Stitch types A total of 4 groups of stitch types (utility stitch...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 68 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Fifteen stitches are available for overcas...

Overcasting Stitches 69 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J”. 1 Attach zigzag foot “J”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 70 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cu...

Overcasting Stitches 71 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached. 5 Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. 6 Select a...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 72 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Basting Sew basting with a stitc...

Basic Stitching 73 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Start sewing. • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 51). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 53). 6 When sewing is finished, cut the ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 74 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Sew a blind hem acc...

Blind Hem Stitching 75 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. 1 Needle drop point 1 Stitch width ■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold The needle is too far to the left.Pr...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 76 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Eleven stitches are available for sewing on buttons and one-step buttonhole...

Buttonhole Stitching 77 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button).Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. Th...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 78 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to...

Buttonhole Stitching 79 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 8 Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and then cut the thread. 9 Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. 0 Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the but...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 80 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. 1 Hook the gimp thread onto the part of butto...

Buttonhole Stitching 81 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”. 1 Button • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes t...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 82 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a s...

Zipper Insertion 83 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 Select stitch 3 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). 7 Topstitch around the zipper. 1 Stitching 2 Right side of fabric 3 Basting stitching 4 End of zipper opening 8 Remove the bast...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 86 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Observe the corresponding precautions when per...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 88 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Name Pa...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 89 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Appliqué stitching 1 Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch). 1 Seam allowance 2 Place a pattern made of thick paper on the back of ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 90 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching 1 Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece. 2 Sew the two pieces of fabric toget...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 91 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Memo ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 92 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. 1 Insert the stem of the quilter into t...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). 1 Feed dog position switch(as seen from the rea...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 94 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Satin stitching A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch widt...

Reinforcement Stitching 95 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve ...

Reinforcement Stitching 97 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Darning Fabric that has been torn can be darned.Darning is sewn as shown below. 1 Determine the desired length of the darning. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to the desired lengt...

Eyelet Stitching 99 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch). 1 Attach monogramming foot “N”. • For details, refer to ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 100 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] St...

Decorative Stitching 101 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used. 1 Use an iron to fold the two p...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 102 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to deco...

Decorative Stitching 103 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Select stitch 25 , 26 or 27 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). 6 Stitch between the straight stitches. 7 Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Shell tuck stitching...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 104 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined f...

Decorative Stitching 105 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or mediumweight fabri...

Decorative Stitching 107 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 2 Attach monogramming foot “N”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41). 3 Select stitch 36 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 66). 4 Sew along the center of...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 108 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Decorative stitches, satin stitches and cross-stitches can be sewn. All are sewn with monogramming ...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 109 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Combining patterns Multiple patterns can be combined and sewn together. 1 Select the first pattern, and then press (OK key). X The first pattern is selected and appears in ...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 110 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Repeat sewing patterns To repeatedly sew the combined pattern, follow the procedure described below. 1 Select the pattern. • For details, refer to ...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 111 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Checking the selected pattern Up to 70 patterns can be combined. If all of the selected patterns cannot be displayed in the LCD at the same time, the pattern can be checked...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 112 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Mirror imaging the pattern The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis. 1 Select a stitch. 2 Press (settings key) in the operation panel...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 113 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Storing a pattern Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time...

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 114 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Press (OK key). X The contents of the selected pocket are displayed. 6 Check the contents, and then press (OK key). To select a different pocket,...

4 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Stitch Settings ....................................................................................................... 118Main...

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 118 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Stitch Settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. ...

Stitch Settings 123 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Other stitches Stitch Type Pattern P re sse r F o o t Twi n Ne edle A d ju st able Pat ter n Lengt h/ wid th Left /R igh t Fl ipp ing Decorative stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 15 1...

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 124 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, light...

Maintenance 125 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Turn the balance wheel toward you until the tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of the race shelf. 1 Shuttle race 2 Shuttle 3 Edge of the shuttle race 4 Tip of the shuttle hook • Be sure to turn th...

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 126 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.If the problem persists, conta...

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 130 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Error messages If the start/stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error m...

Troubleshooting 131 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Nothing appears in the LCD If nothing appears in the LCD when the sewing machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. If this is the case, perform the following operati...

Index 133 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Index Symbols + key .................................................................... Cover E Numerics 2-point zigzag stitch ...................................................... 69 3-point zigzag stitch .........