Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; DANGER
1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Important Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.This machine is intended for household use. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock...
Page 4 - This machine is; not; can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.; For repair or adjustment:; FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY; should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.; FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.• Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this machine, avoid...
Page 5 - Contents; GETTING READY
3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Contents Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................. 1Introduction .................................................
Page 6 - UTILITY STITCHES
4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Useful Functions................................................................................................................ 59 Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches ...............
Page 7 - EMBROIDERY
5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns ............................................................. 126 Sewing beautiful patterns .........................................................
Page 8 - APPENDIX
6 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — APPENDIX 179 Care and Maintenance .................................................................................................... 180 Cleaning the machine surface ...............................
Page 9 - Introduction
Introduction / Sewing Machine Features 7 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the “Important Safety Instructions” (page 1), a...
Page 10 - Accessories; Included accessories; Note
8 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Accessories Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Note (For U.S.A. only) z Foot con...
Page 12 - Optional accessories; The following are available as optional accessories.; Memo
10 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service cente...
Page 13 - Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions; Front view
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 11 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using ...
Page 14 - Needle and presser foot section
12 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes. b Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the thread gui...
Page 15 - Operation buttons; CAUTION; Do not press
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 13 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. a “Start/Stop” button Press the “Start/Sto...
Page 16 - Operation panel
14 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Selected pattern settings and messages are displayed...
Page 18 - Turning the Machine On/Off; This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off.; Power supply precautions; and the power supply jack on the machine.
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 16 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 precautions concerning the power supply. WARN...
Page 19 - Turning on the machine; Prepare the included power cord.; light up when the machine is turned on.; Turning off the machine; Make sure that the machine is not sewing.
Turning the Machine On/Off 17 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turning on the machine Prepare the included power cord. a Make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “ ”), and then plug the p...
Page 20 - Viewing the LCD; Utility stitch selection screen; Press; Refer to “Error messages” (page 187) for messages displayed on the LCD.
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 18 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the sewing machine. Viewing the LCD When th...
Page 21 - Changing the machine settings; Attribute
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed.The stitch or machine attributes that can be set are ...
Page 22 - Turn on the sewing machine.
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 20 a Turn on the sewing machine. X The LCD comes on. b Press (Settings key) on the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. c Press the item to be set. Switch screens using (Previous page key...
Page 23 - When settings are complete, press; The initial screen appears again.; The sewing machine help screen appears.; Press the item to be displayed.; • Pressing
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d When settings are complete, press (Back key). X The initial screen appears again. Note z Settings that are changed are not lost when the power is turn...
Page 24 - If you press; After you finish looking, press; The initial stitch screen appears again.
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 22 d Press (Next page key) to switch to the next page. If you press (Previous page key), you return to the previous page. Example: Upper threading e After you finish looking, press (Back key) two ...
Page 25 - Winding/Installing the Bobbin; Bobbin precautions; Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread.; Actual size
Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to obs...
Page 26 - • If the spool is not positioned so that the; Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 24 a Turn on the sewing machine. b Open the top cover. c Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin . Press down on the bobbin unti...
Page 28 - The thread is cut to a suitable length.
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 26 k While holding the thread with your left hand, wind the thread that was pulled out clockwise around the bobbin five or six times with your right hand. Note z Make sure that the thread between th...
Page 29 - Installing the bobbin; Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.; Remove the bobbin cover.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. CAUTION a Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens....
Page 30 - The cutter cuts the thread.; Reattach the bobbin cover.; The bobbin threading is finished.
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 28 f Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and then pull the thread out toward the front. a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. Note z Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through t...
Page 31 - Upper Threading; About the spool of thread
Upper Threading 29 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Upper Threading This section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle. CAUTION Memo z The order that the machine should be threaded...
Page 32 - Threading the upper thread; “Needle Position”; Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin.
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 30 Threading the upper thread Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. a Turn on the sewing machine. b Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. a Presser...
Page 34 - Threading the needle; This section describes how to thread the needle.
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 32 Threading the needle This section describes how to thread the needle. Memo z The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16. z Thread with a thickness of 130/20 ...
Page 35 - • For details, refer to “Upper Threading” (page; Lower the presser foot lever.
Upper Threading 33 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Note z If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull o...
Page 36 - Using the twin needle; Install the twin needle.; • For details on installing a needle, refer to
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 34 Using the twin needle With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to...
Page 37 - Attach zigzag foot “J”.; Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch.
Upper Threading 35 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — g Thread the upper thread for the right side in the same way that the upper thread for the left side was threaded. a Thread guide cover • For details, refer to steps h through...
Page 38 - displays in reverse highlight.; The initial screen appears again, and; • For details on starting to sew, refer to
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 36 l Press . X displays in reverse highlight. • If pressed again, it returns to . The twin needle can now be used. m Press (Back key). X The initial screen appears again, and appears. CAUTION n Star...
Page 39 - Pulling up the bobbin thread; Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.; • Refer to steps; Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.; Do not cut the thread with the cutter.; twice to lower and raise the needle.
Upper Threading 37 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. ...
Page 40 - Replacing the Needle; This section describes how to replace the needle.; Needle precautions
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 38 Replacing the Needle This section describes how to replace the needle. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe th...
Page 41 - Needle types and their uses; Fabric Type/Application
Replacing the Needle 39 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the following table when choosing the threa...
Page 42 - Checking the needle; Turn off the sewing machine.
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 40 Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated.Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a...
Page 43 - • Do not apply a strong force when loosening; Install the twin needle in the same way.
Replacing the Needle 41 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle. a Screwdriver b Needl...
Page 44 - Replacing the Presser Foot; This section describes how to replace the presser foot.; Presser foot precautions; Replace the presser foot as described below.; Raise the presser foot lever.; The presser foot is raised.
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 42 Replacing the Presser Foot This section describes how to replace the presser foot. Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet. CAUTION Repla...
Page 45 - The presser foot is attached.
Replacing the Presser Foot 43 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e Place a different presser foot below the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the notch in the holder. Position the presser foot so the letter indi...
Page 46 - Remove the presser foot.; • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser; Attaching the presser foot holder
GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 44 Removing and attaching 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...
Page 47 - Sewing Cylindrical Pieces; Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy.; Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 45 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy. Free-arm sewing Removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm sewing, making i...
Page 49 - SEWING BASICS
2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing ..................................................................................................................... 48 General sewing procedure .................................................................
Page 50 - Sewing; Follow the basic procedures below to sew.; Attach the presser foot.
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 48 Sewing Basic sewing operations are described below.Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. ...
Page 51 - Selecting stitching; • When an animation is displayed on the
2 Sewing 49 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selecting stitching Stitches are selected using LCD operations. There are 71 utility stitches. Right after turning the power on, the straight stitch (left needle position) is selected....
Page 52 - Positioning the fabric; Place the fabric under the presser foot.; • If the seam allowance is positioned on the; The fabric is now positioned to be sewn.
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 50 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 correctly. a Turn on the sewing machine. b Press (...
Page 53 - Starting to sew; When the foot controller is plugged in,; The machine starts sewing.
2 Sewing 51 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 sewing speed controller or the foot controller. ...
Page 54 - When you have finished sewing, press
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 52 b Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the right side of the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack Note (For U.S.A. only) z Foot controller: Model TThis foot controller can be used o...
Page 55 - Securing the stitching
2 Sewing 53 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 se...
Page 56 - Cutting the thread
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 54 g After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, release (“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button). X The machine stops sewing. h Press (“Start/Stop” button), or press down on the foot controller. A...
Page 57 - The needle is raised.
2 Sewing 55 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ Using the thread cutter When sewing with thread thicker than #30, nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the thr...
Page 58 - Setting the Stitch; Adjusting the stitch width
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 56 Setting the Stitch This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension for each stitch.However, you can change any of the settings by pr...
Page 59 - Adjusting the stitch length; Correct thread tension
2 Setting the Stitch 57 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch longer or shorter. Each press of makes the stitch shorter. Each press of makes the stitch l...
Page 60 - Upper thread is too loose; Each press of
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 58 ■ Upper thread is too loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin ...
Page 61 - Useful Functions; WILL NOT
2 Useful Functions 59 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to aut...
Page 63 - Mirroring stitches; • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to; It turns to
2 Useful Functions 61 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Mirroring stitches You can sew the mirror image of a stitch horizontally (left and right). a Turn on the sewing machine. X The LCD comes on. b Select a stitch. • For details ...
Page 64 - Useful Sewing Tips; Trial sewing; Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.; Sewing curves
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 62 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 machin...
Page 65 - Sewing thick fabrics; If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot
2 Useful Sewing Tips 63 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — b Turn the presser foot pressure dial at the back of the machine to adjust the pressure of the presser foot. The presser foot pressure can be set to one of four levels (bet...
Page 66 - Sewing thin fabrics; Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 64 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 an...
Page 68 - Using the knee lifter; • Do not use the knee lifter while the sewing; Release the knee lifter.; The presser foot is lowered.
SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 66 ■ Using the knee lifter a Stop the sewing machine. • Do not use the knee lifter while the sewing machine is operating. b With your knee, press the knee lifter to the right. Keep the knee lifter p...
Page 70 - Stitch Setting Chart; Utility stitches
68 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Setting Chart Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Utility stitches Stitch Name Pattern ...
Page 74 - Other stitches; Stitch Type
72 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Other stitches ** Pattern for making adjustment Stitch Type Pattern Pr es se r Fo ot Tw in N eed le Pa tt ern Si ze A d justa b le St it ch in g De ns it y A d justa b le P atte rn Le n gth /w i...
Page 75 - Small; Character; No Large
Stitch Setting Chart 73 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Type Pattern P resse r Fo o t Tw in N eed le Pa tt er n Si ze Adj u sta b le St itch ing D en sity Ad ju sta b le P atte rn Le ng th/width Lef t/ R igh t Fl ip p i...
Page 77 - Selecting Stitching; Stitch types
Selecting Stitching 75 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selecting Stitching This section provides details on the various types of stitches available and the procedure for selecting a stitch. Stitch types A stitch can be selecte...
Page 78 - k j
76 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — c Select the stitch type. When a decorative stitch is selected X The screen containing the various stitches in the selected stitch type appears. • To select a different stitch type, press (Bac...
Page 79 - Saving stitch settings; Select a straight stitch.
Selecting Stitching 77 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Example: Bus Saving stitch settings This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width (zigzag width), stitch length, thread tension, programmed threa...
Page 81 - Overcasting Stitches; Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”; Attach overcasting foot “G”.; Overcasting
Overcasting Stitches 79 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent fabric from fraying. 15 stitches are available for overcasting. The procedure for s...
Page 82 - Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”
80 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J”. a Attach zigzag foot “J”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the pr...
Page 83 - Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter; The side cutter is attached.; Side Cutter
Overcasting Stitches 81 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five stitches c...
Page 84 - • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page; Position the fabric in the side cutter.; • If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the
82 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached. e Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. f Se...
Page 85 - Basic Stitching; Basting
Basic Stitching 83 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Basting Sew basting with a stitch length between 5 mm (3/16...
Page 86 - • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page; Changing the needle position; • For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch
84 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing. • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 51). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “Securing the stitchi...
Page 87 - Blind Hem Stitching; Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure.; Attach blind hem foot “R”.; Blind hem
Blind Hem Stitching 85 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 according to the following...
Page 88 - to decrease the stitch width so that; If the needle does not catch the hem fold; to increase the stitch width so that; Remove the basting stitching.
86 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — f Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. a Needle drop point When you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width. a ...
Page 89 - Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing; Buttonhole; Buttonholes for stretch fabrics; sewing stitch; Button sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 87 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. 10 stitches are available for sewing one-step buttonholes and one sti...
Page 90 - Buttonhole sewing
88 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button).Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown b...
Page 91 - The size of the buttonhole is set.; Attach buttonhole foot “A”.; • When lowering the presser foot, do not push
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 89 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ 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 the cal...
Page 92 - • When using the eyelet punch, place thick
90 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — f Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. a Buttonhole lever b Bracket g Gently hold t...
Page 94 - Select stitch
92 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with two or with four holes can be attached. a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached. b Raise ...
Page 95 - • Do not press; Attaching a shank to a button; Cut off any excess thread.
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 93 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — g Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button. If it seems as if the needle wi...
Page 96 - Zipper Insertion; A zipper can be sewn in place.; Inserting a centered zipper; • For details, refer to “Basic stitching” (page; Straight stitch
94 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 side zipper are described below. Inserting a ce...
Page 97 - Topstitch around the zipper.
Zipper Insertion 95 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e Align the seam with the center of the zipper, and then baste the zipper in place. a Wrong side of fabric b Basting stiching c Zipper f Remove about 5 cm (2 inches) from the...
Page 98 - Inserting a side zipper
96 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Inserting a side zipper Stitching is visible on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper application for side openings and back openings. a Stitching b Right side of fabric c End of zip...
Page 99 - Open the zipper and continue sewing.
Zipper Insertion 97 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h Select stitch 3 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 49). CAUTION i Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the...
Page 101 - Zipper/piping Insertion; A zipper and piping can be sewn in place.; Refer to step; Left sewing position
Zipper/piping Insertion 99 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Zipper/piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in place. There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings. The procedures for inserting a centered zip...
Page 102 - Inserting a piping; Sew along the piping.
100 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — CAUTION g Securely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver. a Positioning screw h Topstitch around the zipper. a Stitching b Right side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper op...
Page 103 - Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape; Stretch stitching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 101 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Observe the corresponding precautions when perfo...
Page 104 - -point zigzag stitch
102 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — c Select a stitch. Example: 2-point zigzag stitch Example: Elastic-attaching stitch • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 49). d Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stret...
Page 105 - Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching; Attaching appliqués
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 103 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Memo z Patterns ...
Page 106 - Appliqué stitching; For best results, use the included open toe foot.; Attach the open toe foot.
104 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Appliqué stitching For best results, use the included open toe foot. a Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch). a Seam allowance b Place a patte...
Page 107 - Piecing; For a seam allowance on the right side
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 105 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching a Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece. b Sew the two pieces of fabric togethe...
Page 108 - For a seam allowance on the left side; Using the optional 1/4 inch quilting foot
106 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ For a seam allowance on the left side Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 22 . a 7 mm (1/4 inch) Memo z To change the width of the seam a...
Page 109 - Quilting; Baste the fabric to be quilted.; • For details, refer to “Removing and attaching; The walking foot is attached.
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 107 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking fo...
Page 110 - Using the optional quilting guide; Walking foot; • Refer to “Removing and attaching the presser
108 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. a Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the rear of the walking foo...
Page 111 - (to the right as seen from the rear
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 109 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — CAUTION d Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the left as seen from the rear of the machine). a Feed dog...
Page 112 - Wider
110 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e Press (Back key). X The initial screen appears again. f Select stitch 24 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 49). g While sewing, slide the sewing speed controller to adjust...
Page 113 - Reinforcement Stitching; Triple stretch stitching
Reinforcement Stitching 111 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch...
Page 115 - Darning; Determine the desired length of the darning.
Reinforcement Stitching 113 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Darning Fabric that has been torn can be darned.Darning is sewn as shown below. a Reinforcement stitching a Determine the desired length of the darning. Set the butto...
Page 117 - Eyelet Stitching; Attach monogramming foot “N”.; Eyelet stitch
Eyelet Stitching 115 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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). a Attach monogramming foo...
Page 118 - Horizontal Stitching; • For details, refer to “Replacing the Presser
116 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Horizontal Stitching Horizontal stitching is used to attach appliqués to fabric that cannot be moved around, such as cylindrical pieces. Straight stitches and zigzag stitches that sew to either...
Page 119 - Hold
Horizontal Stitching 117 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h Press (“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button). Hold (“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button) pressed until the stitching reaches the upper-left corner. X The fabric is ...
Page 120 - Decorative Stitching; The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches.
118 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Decorative Stitching The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Presser Foot Auto Manual ...
Page 121 - Fagoting
Decorative Stitching 119 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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. a...
Page 122 - Scallop stitching; Smocking
120 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of projects. a Attach monogramm...
Page 123 - Shell tuck stitching
Decorative Stitching 121 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e Select stitch 31 , 32 or 33 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 49). f Stitch between the straight stitches. g Pull out the threads for the straight ...
Page 124 - Joining
122 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. a Needle drop point e Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. Joining Decorative bridging...
Page 125 - Heirloom stitching; Install the wing needle.
Decorative Stitching 123 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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...
Page 127 - Sew along the center of the unfrayed section.
Decorative Stitching 125 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ Drawnwork (Example 2) a Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch). a 4 mm (3/16 inch) b Atta...
Page 128 - Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns; Sewing beautiful patterns; Fabric; Sewing patterns
126 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns You can sew decorative stitches, satin stitches, cross stitches, decorative satin stitches, combined utility stitches and 3 types of character st...
Page 129 - Changing the pattern size; Changing the stitch density; Select
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns 127 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Changing the pattern size The size of character stitches in the Gothic font and outline style, decorative stitches, and decorative satin stitc...
Page 131 - Shifting patterns; once to move the stitch pattern to the left by half
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns 129 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Shifting patterns Satin stitches can be shifted to the left or right by half the width of the pattern, allowing you to create a step-shaped pa...
Page 132 - • For details, refer to “Repeating patterns”; Examples of step patterns; Combining patterns; Touch; • When the sewing is started, the selected
130 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e Press . X The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the left. f Specify that the patterns will be sewn repeatedly. • For details, refer to “Repeating patterns” (page 131). ■ Examples...
Page 133 - Repeating patterns
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns 131 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — c Select the next pattern. X The combined pattern appears on the screen. • To remove a selected pattern, press on the screen. The pattern that...
Page 135 - Saving patterns; Saving a pattern
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns 133 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Saving patterns Combined patterns can be saved for later use. Since saved patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they c...
Page 136 - Deleting a saved pattern; Realigning the pattern
134 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ Deleting a saved pattern Saved pattern in the pockets can be deleted. a Press . b Select the pocket where the pattern you wish to delete is stored. indicates pockets where patterns are alread...
Page 138 - Horizontal pattern adjustment
136 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ Horizontal pattern adjustment Press to increase the horizontal space in the design. Press to decrease the horizontal space in the design. h Press (Back key). X It returns to the screen for ad...
Page 139 - Prepare a grid sheet set.; Determine the sewing order.
Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch) 137 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch) With the My Custom Stitch function, you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself. Drawing a sketch of th...
Page 140 - Entering the pattern data
138 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Entering the pattern data Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and program the pattern into the sewing machine. a Attach monogramming foot “N”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the pres...
Page 141 - • To revise the pattern, press
Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch) 139 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h Specify the various stitching settings, such as reverse/reinforcement stitching, in the same way as with other stitches. • To revise the pattern, pre...
Page 142 - Examples of designs
140 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Examples of designs Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch. Point Point 1 0 0 21 38 13 2 12 0 22 35 14 3 18 3 23 32 13 4 22 6 24 30 10 5 23 10 25 32 6 6 21 13 ...
Page 143 - The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter.
4 EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter. Embroidering Neatly ......................... 142 What to prepare ........................... 142Embroidery step by step ............... 144 Attaching the Embroidery Foot.......... 145 Attaching the embroidery foot ..... 145Remov...
Page 144 - Embroidering Neatly; What to prepare; The following is necessary for embroidering.; Stabilizer material
142 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Embroidering Neatly This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidering. What to prepare The following is necessary for embroidering. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for emb...
Page 145 - Other
Embroidering Neatly 143 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. Memo z A 75/11 needle is alread...
Page 146 - Embroidery step by step
144 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Embroidery step by step The basic steps for embroidery are as follows. ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ 1 Presser foot attachment Attach the embroidery foot “Q”. For details on attaching the embroidery foot, re...
Page 147 - Attaching the Embroidery Foot; This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot.; Attaching the embroidery foot
Attaching the Embroidery Foot 145 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot. Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot when embroideri...
Page 148 - Turn the screwdriver toward the back.; Firmly tighten the presser foot holder screw.; Turn the screwdriver toward the front.
146 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e Loosen the presser foot holder screw and remove the presser foot holder. Turn the screwdriver toward the back. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw f Hold the embroid...
Page 149 - Removing the embroidery foot; Attach the presser foot holder.; • For details, refer to “Attaching the presser
Attaching the Embroidery Foot 147 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Removing the embroidery foot a Press (“Needle Position” button) once or twice to raise the needle. a “Needle Position” button b Turn off the sewing machine. c R...
Page 150 - Attaching the Embroidery Unit; This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit.; Embroidery unit precautions; Attaching the embroidery unit; Get the included embroidery unit ready.
148 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. Embroidery unit precautions Cautions for the embroidery unit will be explained below. CAUTION Note z Do not...
Page 152 - Removing the embroidery unit; Remove the embroidery frame.; • For details on removing the embroidery
150 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Removing the embroidery unit Make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. a Remove the embroidery frame. • For details on removing the embroidery fra...
Page 153 - Preparing the Fabric
Preparing the Fabric 151 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Preparing the Fabric After attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame. Attaching an optional stabilizer material to...
Page 155 - on the inner frame; side; Using embroidery sheets
Preparing the Fabric 153 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d Tighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabric. e Gently remove the fabric from the frame without loosening the adjustment screw. Memo z This pr...
Page 156 - Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame.
154 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — b Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. a Embroidery sheet b Inner frame c Embroidery sheet base lines c Line the mark on the fabric up with the base line on the embroidery sheet. d Plac...
Page 157 - Attaching the Embroidery Frame; This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame.
Attaching the Embroidery Frame 155 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Attaching the Embroidery Frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame. Attaching the embroidery frame a Wind the embroidery bobbin thread on...
Page 159 - Selecting Embroidery Patterns; Copyright information; Alphabet patterns
Selecting Embroidery Patterns 157 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selecting Embroidery Patterns This section provides details on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for selecting a pattern. Cop...
Page 160 - Operation keys
158 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — LCD (liquid crystal display) operation The LCD (liquid crystal display) is operated using the operation keys on the operation panel. The use of the keys for embroidery will be explained below. ■ ...
Page 162 - Selecting characters; Specify the characters for embroidery.; Select the character stitches.; If a wrong character was selected, press
160 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selecting characters Specify the characters for embroidery. Memo z When “The pattern is too large for the embroidery frame.“ is displayed, no more characters can be input. z Characters of differe...
Page 163 - Selecting an embroidery pattern; Select the type of the embroidery pattern.; The pattern selection screen is displayed.; 0 Embroidery patterns
Selecting Embroidery Patterns 161 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Memo z The character pattern that you created can be saved for later use. For details, refer to “Saving patterns” (page 176). Selecting an embroidery pattern Th...
Page 164 - Selecting a frame pattern; Press the frame pattern.; Switch the screen using
162 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selecting a frame pattern 10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be combined with 12 stitch types. Memo z Refer to “Frame patterns“ in the Quick reference guide for frame pattern shapes and ...
Page 166 - Embroidering; Sewing attractive finishes; Thread; Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results.; Bobbin thread; Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.; Bobbin case; embroidery techniques.
164 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Embroidering After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and appliquéing. Sewing attractive finishes There are many factors that g...
Page 167 - Embroidering a pattern; • The thread color number set displayed for the; Give the thread a little slack.
Embroidering 165 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Embroidering a pattern Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color. a Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown on the screen. a Embroidery f...
Page 168 - Cut the thread at the edge of the stitching.; The embroidery begins again.; through; , and the display will return to the
166 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d Lower the presser foot lever. a Presser foot lever e Press (“Start/Stop” button). a “Start/Stop” button f After progressing 5-6 stitches, press (“Start/Stop” button) to stop the machine. g Use ...
Page 169 - Appliquéing; Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric; Select an appliqué pattern.; • If it is not cut right on the stitching, it will not; Set up the thread for appliquéing.
Embroidering 167 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Appliquéing Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric (appliqué piece). Press (Settings key), and set the thread color display to NAME OF COLOR, so “APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “A...
Page 170 - Lower the presser foot lever, and press
168 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — i Lower the presser foot lever, and press (“Start/Stop” button). Note z When “APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUE POSITION” and “APPLIQUE” are displayed, a specific color thread does not appear. Use a ...
Page 171 - Editing Patterns; Adjusting the layout; After selecting the embroidery pattern, press; The embroidery screen is displayed.; Check and adjust the layout.; b c d e f
Editing Patterns 169 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Editing Patterns This section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns. Adjusting the layout The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroider...
Page 172 - • Press
170 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Memo z If you make a note of the values in the lower part of screen when you change the size and position, you can sew with the same size and layout even if you have to turn the power back on in ...
Page 173 - after beginning embroidering.; Adjusting the thread tension; To adjust the thread tension, press
Editing Patterns 171 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d Press (Back key) to return to the original screen. Memo z When the power is turned off, the layout returns to the original setting. z You can also check the pattern size a...
Page 174 - Resewing; (Forward one stitch) increases the stitch
172 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Resewing When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn, it can be resewn with the correct color. a Press (“Start/Stop” button) to stop the sewing machine. b Press . c Press . d Press (Back one ...
Page 175 - Stopping while embroidering
Editing Patterns 173 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stopping while embroidering If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete, check the current needle count before turning off the sewing machine. Memo z When the sewing ...
Page 176 - If; Restart the embroidery.
174 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h Press . i Press (Forward one color) to move to the beginning of the color you want to embroider. j Press (Forward one stitch) to increase the needle count. If is pressed continuously, it moves ...
Page 177 - Using the Memory Function; Embroidery data precautions; Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used; • Compatible operating systems:; Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data; the first eight characters of the file name can be displayed.; Trademarks; and
Using the Memory Function 175 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Using the Memory Function Embroidery data precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine...
Page 178 - Retrieving a pattern.; The saved patterns are displayed.; Select the pattern you wish to retrieve.; Switch screens using; To delete the saved pattern, press
176 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Saving patterns The embroidery patterns and the alphabet characters you have customized can be saved in the sewing machine's memory.Since the saved patterns will not be erased when the power is t...
Page 179 - USB port connector for computer; Copy the pattern data to “Removable Disk”.
Using the Memory Function 177 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer a Plug the USB cable connectors into the corresponding USB port connectors on the computer and on the machine. a US...
Page 180 - The saved pattern is retrieved.; and then press
178 EMBROIDERY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e Select the pattern you wish to retrieve. Switch screens using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). a Total amount of memory used b Total amount of memory space c Number of the currently dis...
Page 182 - Care and Maintenance; Cleaning the machine surface; The needle plate cover is removed.; Remove the bobbin case.; Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.; • Do not apply oil to the
180 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Care and Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral deterge...
Page 184 - Troubleshooting; Symptom
182 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized...
Page 185 - Correct the upper threading.; Bobbin spins slowly.
Troubleshooting 183 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — The upper thread breaks. The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for the spool being used, or...
Page 186 - The lower thread
184 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — The lower thread is tangled or breaks. The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 27 The bobbin is scratched or does not rotate smoothly, or has a burr ...
Page 189 - Error messages; is pressed while the message is displayed.; Error Message; on the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted.
Troubleshooting 187 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Error messages When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD. Follow what is displayed. The message may disappear if t...
Page 190 - The memory is full and the stitch or pattern cannot be saved.
188 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the “Start/Stop” button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered. The buttonhole, bar tack or darning stit...
Page 191 - When the embroidery unit is attached.
Troubleshooting 189 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — When the embroidery unit is attached. You tried to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame. The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, ...
Page 192 - Adjusting the LCD; Operation beep; If an incorrect operation is performed; Two or four beeps sound.
190 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Adjusting 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. In such a case, perform the following operation. a...
Page 193 - Canceling the operation beep; The settings screen appears.
Troubleshooting 191 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Canceling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time an operation panel key is pressed. This setting can be changed so that the mach...
Page 194 - Upgrading Your Machine’s Software; While holding; The following screen appears.; When the screen shown in step
192 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Upgrading Your Machine’s Software You can use a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine.Visit our website at www.brother.com for notification of available updates. Note z T...
Page 195 - Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index; Index; Numerics
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index 193 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Index Numerics 1/4 inch quilting foot ........................................... 10 , 106 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide ..........................