Janome DC 3050 - User Manual

5 5 w Auto-Lock button When stitch pattern 01, 02, 10 or 11 has been selected, the machine will immediately sew locking stitchesand automatically stop when the auto-lock button ispressed.When sewing any other stitches, the machine will sewlocking stitches at the end of the pattern being sewn andauto...

6 (2) Stitch width adjusting modeThe green light in the middle will light up.The stitch width of the selected pattern will beindicated.To alter the stitch width, press the key. (3) Stitch length adjusting modeThe green light on the bottom will light up.The stitch length of the selected pattern will ...

7 7 Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot. Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. The wrong foot can cause the needle to break. To snap off:Raise the needle and presser foot.Press the red button on the back of the foot holderand the foot ...

8 q w e w e q w e r t y Balancing Thread Tension Auto tensionThis machine features an Auto setting in the tensioncontrol, which covers a wide range of sewingconditions. Set the tension regulating dial at "A" forgeneral sewing, unless specifically indicated in thismanual. q Tension regulating...

9 Changing Needles CAUTION: Always make sure to turn the power switch off anddisconnect the machine from power supply beforechanging the needle. Raise the needle by pressingthe up/down needle button and lower the presser foot.Turn off the power switch. 1 Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it c...

10 10 Wi nding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin 1 Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate 2 Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. e Bobbin Setting the spool of threadLift up the spool pin. Place...

11 5 4 3 2 1 q e r y t w Inserting the bobbin 1 Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. q Thread w Bobbin holder 2 Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the bobbin holder. e Notch on the front 3 Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the...

12 2 3 5 1 2 4 3 5 3 r t y u i q w e 1 Draw the thread from the spool. Hold the upper thread at the spool with your finger. q Hold the thread 2 Slip the thread under the thread guide from the right and down along the right channel.Be sure that the thread passes between thetension disks. w Thread gui...

13 13 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 1 Raise the Presser Foot Lifter. Turn the power switch on. 2 Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the Up/Down needle button twice to pick up thebobbin thread.Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of thebobbin thread. q Needle thread w Bobbin thr...

14 14 Securing a seam For fastening the beginning of a seam, press thereverse button and sew several reverse stitches.Release the reverse button to sew forward. w Reverse button For fastening the ends of a seam, press the reversebutton at the end of the seam.Sew a few stitches in reverse to fasten t...

16 To sew from the edge of thick fabric: The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot inthe horizontal position.This is helpful when starting sewing from the extremeedge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem. Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where youwish to start sewing. Lower ...

17 #01, #02 Straight stitch: Zigzag foot A Pattern #01 is for seaming and for zipper sewing. Pattern #02 is for seaming edge of fabrics. #03 Lock-a-matic stitch: Zigzag foot A Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam withbackstitching.When you reach the end of the seam, press th...

18 Altering the stitch length The stitch length can be altered between 0.0 and 5.0. Press the mode key to activate stitch length adjustment (the bottom green light lights up).The preset value 2.0 will be indicated. Press the plus (+) key to increase the stitch length. Press the minus (–) key to decr...

19 q q Variety of Overcasting Stitches Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch) This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of syntheticsand other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seamallowance. After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to thestitches. O...

20 Double overedge stitch This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to frayextensively such as linens and gabardines.Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewnover the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel.Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot andthen sew. NOTES:Th...

21 Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes #06 Square buttonholeThis square buttonhole is widely used on medium toheavy weight fabrics.The buttonhole size is automatically determined byplacing a button in the rear of the foot. #07 Round-end buttonholeThis buttonhole is used on fine to medium weightfabric...

22 22 To sew 1 Press the up/down needle button to raise theneedle.Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snappingthe pin into the groove of the foot holder. q Groove w Pin 2 Pull the button holder to the back, and placethe button in it. Push it together tightly to thebutton. NOTE:If the button is ex...

24 Altering the buttonhole width Press the mode key to activate the stitch widthadjustment.Press the plus (+) key to increase the buttonholewidth.Press the minus (–) key to decrease the buttonholewidth. q Narrower buttonhole w Wider buttonhole * The width can be altered between 2.5 and 7.0. Altering...

25 Round-end buttonholePress the mode key to activate the stitch widthadjustment.Press the plus (+) key to increase the buttonholewidth.Press the minus (–) key to decrease the buttonholewidth. q Narrower buttonhole w Wider buttonhole * The width can be altered between 2.5 and 5.5. Keyhole buttonhole...

26 26 5 Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads. 6 Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it. Thread the end of the cord through a darningneedle and draw it to the wrong side of the fabricand cut. Corded buttonhole To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the sameprocedure a...

27 27 Button Sewing Unthread the needle thread. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle entersboth holes in the button. Place a button on the fabric and lower the needleby turning the handwheel, so that the needleenters into the left hole in the button. Align the holes in the button with the slot...

28 28 q w e r y u t Darning Pull the button holder to the rear. Place the fabric under the foot.Press the up/down needle button twice. Pull the fabricfrom the left to draw both threads under the foot andplace the fabric back under the foot. Lower the needle at the starting point then lower thefoot. ...

29 Zipper Sewing Attaching the zipper foot (A) Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right-hand side to the groove to sew the left side ofthe zipper. (B) Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the left-hand side to the groove to sew the right side ofthe zipper. q Pin w Groove Fabric preparation for...

31 Blind Hem Machine settings q Stitch pattern: #15 or #16 w Foot: Blind hem foot G (optional item) q w w q e r t y 1 2 3 4 Starting to sew1 On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first.Fold the hem leaving a 0.4 – 0.7 cm margin asillustrated. q Wrong side of fabric w 0....

32 Knit Stitch This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics assynthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides thegreatest amount of elasticity and strength.Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seamallowance. After sewing, trim off the seam allowanceclose to the stitches. For better ...

33 Patchwork Machine Settings q Pattern: #34 or #38 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Applique Sewing Place the applique on the fabric and baste it inplace. Sew, guiding the edge of the applique alongthe slit on the foot, so that the needle falls off theedge of the applique when it swings to the r...

34 34 Fagoting Machine Settings q Pattern: #41 or #42 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Smocking Machine Settings q Pattern: #36 or #43 to #45 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Smocking is a delicate, decorative treatment onchildren’s clothes or women’s blouses.Choose a soft, lightweight fabric ...

35 35 q Pattern Combination To combine 2 units of pattern #27 and one unit ofpattern #47: 1 Sew pattern #27 and press the auto-lock button while sewing the second unit.The machine will stop automatically when thesecond unit is completed. q Auto-lock button 2 Select pattern #47. Press the auto-lock b...

36 36 Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING: Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. To remove: Remove the cap and setscrew.Unhook the hook from the rear cover and remove thefaceplate. q Cap w Setscrew e Rear cover r Hoo...

37 37 Cleaning the Hook Race WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machinebefore cleaning. NOTE:Do not dismantle the machine in any way other thanwhat is explained in this section. 1 Remove the setscrew on the needle plate with a screwdriver. Remove the needle plate. q Screwdriver w Sets...

38 The power is turned on with the foot control not being connected. The foot control is disconnected while sewing. Connect the foot control and restart the machine. Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the indicator shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. The machine is re-s...

39 Condition Cause Reference The needle breaks. Skipped stitches Seam puckering The cloth is not fedsmoothly. The needle threadbreaks. The bobbin threadbreaks. 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.2. The needle thread tension is too tight.3. The needle is bent or blunt.4. The needle is inco...

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