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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert foreign objects in any opening.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Tacony Corporation 1760 Gilsinn Lane, Fenton, Missouri 63026 USA declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Baby Lock Sewing Machine BLTY This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Laser Notices (For U.S.A. only) Laser Safety This sewing machine is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the sewing machine does not produce hazardous laser radiation. IEC 60825-1 Specification This sewing machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1:2007 specifications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Laser Notices (For countries except U.S.A.) IEC 60825-1 Specification This sewing machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1:2007 specifications. The laser beam emitted by the laser unit installed in this machine is restricted to an output at a safe level. However, the machine contains 7-milliwat, 650-660nanometer wavelength, 6-12 degree at parallel divergence angle, 24-34 degree at perpendicular divergence angle, InGaAlP laser diodes.
OUTSTANDING FEATURES OUTSTANDING FEATURES Useful Sensor Function - Variety of Functions Sensor Function - Automatic Pattern Placement When sewing, you can easily specify the guideline marker position, the needle drop position, the width/LR shift of the stitch and sewing end point, using the sensor pen. See “USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH” on page B-78. Setting Laser Guideline Marker as a Sewing Position Guide The guideline marker shows the sewing position.
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE B Basic operations After purchasing your machine, be sure to read this section first. This section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine’s more useful functions.
CONTENTS CONTENTS TRADEMARKS INTRODUCTION................................................. 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 1 OUTSTANDING FEATURES ................................. 7 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ..... 8 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS........................................................ 12 Machine .............................................................................. Needle and Presser Foot Section ..........................................
CONTENTS Heirloom.............................................................................. One-step Buttonholes........................................................... Darning ................................................................................ Bar Tacks ............................................................................. Button Sewing ...................................................................... Eyelet ...................................................................
CONTENTS Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern ....... Embroidering Linked Characters .......................................... Changing the Thread Color .................................................. Creating a Custom Thread Table .......................................... Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table ................. Designing Repeated Patterns ................................................ Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly ..................................
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 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 the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Machine ■ Front View ■ Right-side/Rear View a Connector for the presser foot Connect the dual feed foot or embroidery foot with LED pointer.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover (with mark) and needle plate cover The measurements on the needle plate and bobbin cover are references for patterns with a middle (center) needle position. The measurements on the needle plate cover are references for stitches with a left needle position. a c d a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Embroidery Unit Operation Buttons a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. (page B-65) b Release button (located under the embroidery unit) Press the release button to remove the embroidery unit. (page B-65) c Embroidery frame holder Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to hold the frame in place.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS CAUTION • Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have been cut. The needle may break and threads may become tangled, or damage to the machine may occur. Using the Flat Bed Attachment Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment. A presser foot storage tray is stored in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Included Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) 2.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS No. Part Name Part Code No.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Options The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately from your authorized Baby Lock retailer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 7 14 15 No. Part Name Part Code 1 Multi function foot controller BLMA-MFC Memo 2 Square embroidery frame H 150 mm × W 150 mm (H 6 inches × W 6 inches) BLMA-150 • All specifications are correct at the time of printing.
Basic operations This section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine’s more useful functions. Page number starts with “B” in this section. Chapter1 Getting Ready .......................................................B-20 Chapter2 Sensor Functions ...................................................
BBasic operations Chapter 1 Getting Ready TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF ........................ 21 Setting Your Machine for the First Time ...................................22 LCD SCREEN............................................................ 24 ■ Home Page Screen ................................................................... 24 ■ Utility Stitch Screen ................................................................. 25 ■ Key Functions.............................................................
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF B WARNING CAUTION • Use only the power cord included with this machine. • Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them. Fire or electric shock may result. • Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result. • When unplugging the machine, always turn the main power to OFF first. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet.
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF a Insert the power supply cord into the power cord receptacle, then insert the plug into a wall outlet. d Turn the main power switch to “O” to turn off the machine. Memo • If the machine is turned off in the middle of sewing in the “Sewing” function, the operation will not continued after turning the power on again. Setting Your Machine for the First Time a Main power switch b Power supply cord b Turn the main power switch to “I” to turn on the machine.
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF d Press or to set time/date. B 1 a b a b c d e Getting Ready c d Press to display the time on the screen. Set the year (YYYY), month (MM) and date (DD). Select whether 24h or 12h setting to display. Set the current time. Press to start using your machine. → The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set. Note • The time/date you set may be cleared, if you don’t turn on the machine for a certain period.
LCD SCREEN LCD SCREEN CAUTION • Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch pen. Do not use a sharp pencil, screwdriver, or other hard or sharp object. It is not necessary to press hard on the screen. Pressing too hard or using a sharp object may damage the screen. ■ Home Page Screen a b c No. Display Key Name Explanation Page a “Utility and Decorative Stitches” key Press this key to sew utility stitches or character or decorative stitch patterns.
LCD SCREEN ■ Utility Stitch Screen Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the key. When the key display is light gray, the function is not currently available. 1 a b g c Display a h e f Key Name Needle position setting display Getting Ready No. d Explanation Page Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position.
LCD SCREEN ■ Key Functions a b c d u t s r q p e f g h i o j k n No. Display Key Name m l Explanation Page a “Utility Stitch” key b “Character/ Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns. Decorative Stitch” key S-77 c Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings.
LCD SCREEN No. Explanation Page Shows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the currently selected stitch pattern. You can use the plus and minus keys to adjust the zigzag width and stitch length settings. S-10 p Guideline marker key Press this key to display the guideline marker along the sewing line. The guideline marker makes it easier to sew stitches that align with the fabric edge or other marker on the fabric.
LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, press “General settings” or for “Sewing settings”, for for “Embroidery settings”. Memo • Press or next to the page numbers, to display a different settings screen.
LCD SCREEN General settings B a f b g d e h a Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating) to be up or down. Select the down position when using the pivot key. (see page S-15) b Select the operation of the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” button from the following two sequences (see page S-18).
LCD SCREEN a b c d e f a b c d Change the brightness of the needle area and work area lights. Change the screen display brightness (see page A-6). Calibrate the sensor function (see page B-76). Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine, which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized retailer for details.) e The “No.” is the internal machine number for the embroidery and sewing machine. f Display the program version.
LCD SCREEN Embroidery settings B k g l h b i c d e j f a b c d e f g h i j k l m Select from among 16 embroidery frame displays (see page E-35). Change the thread color display on the “Embroidery” screen; thread number, color name (see page E-34). When the thread number “#123” is selected, select from six thread brands (see page E-34). Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting (see page E-33). Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering (see page E-30).
LCD SCREEN ■ Selecting the “Eco Mode” or “Shutoff Support Mode” You can save the machine power by setting the eco mode or the shutoff support mode. If you leave the machine without using for a specified period of time, the machine enters in one of these modes. ■ Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used In the settings screen, the shape can be selected for the pointer that appears when a USB mouse is connected.
LCD SCREEN d Use or to select the setting for the initial screen display. ■ Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns * * * e Opening Screen: When the machine is turned on, the home page screen appears after the opening movie screen is touched. Home Page: When the machine is turned on, the home page screen appears.
LCD SCREEN e Select the background color from the 66 settings available. ■ Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails The thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern can be set to be displayed at the smaller size or a larger size. The larger size is 1.5 times the smaller size. a b a Embroidery pattern background b Selected color a a Press b Press c Display page 9 of the Embroidery settings screen. . → The settings screen appears. b . → The Embroidery settings screen appears.
LCD SCREEN d Press or to select the desired thumbnail size. ■ Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media An image of the settings screen can be saved as a BMP file. A maximum of 100 images can be saved on a single USB media at one time. Insert the USB media into the USB port on the right side of the machine. Note • When thumbnail size setting has been changed the pattern selection screen will not immediately reflect the chosen size.
LCD SCREEN Using the Sewing Machine Help Key Press to open the sewing machine help screen. Three functions are available from the screen shown below. a b c a Press this key to see explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, changing the presser foot, preparing to embroider a pattern, and how to use the machine (see page B-37). b Press this key to select utility stitches when you are not sure which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch (see page B-38).
LCD SCREEN Using the Operation Guide Function B Press to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category. 1 Getting Ready displays information about the main parts of the machine and their functions. This is the first screen displayed when you press displays information about the operation buttons. . displays information about attaching the embroidery unit, preparing fabric for embroidering, etc.
LCD SCREEN Example: Displaying information about upper threading a Press b Press . c Press . Using the Sewing Guide Function . The sewing guide function can be used to select patterns from the Utility Stitch screen. Use this function when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application, or to get advice about sewing particular stitches. For example, if you want to sew overcasting, but you do not know which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch, you can use this screen to get advice.
LCD SCREEN e Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch. b Press . B → The screen displays directions for sewing the selected stitch. Follow the directions to sew the stitch. Press to view the next page. * Press to view the previous page. 1 Getting Ready * Using the Pattern Explanation Function If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch pattern, select the pattern and press and then to see an explanation of the stitch selection.
LOWER THREADING LOWER THREADING ■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin Winding the Bobbin → Press → → → With this machine, you can wind the bobbin without unthreading the machine. While using the main spool pin to sew, you can conveniently wind the bobbin using the supplemental spool pin. in this order to display a video example of bobbin winding on the LCD (see page B-39). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.
LOWER THREADING c Set the supplemental spool pin in the “up” position. Memo • When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool. d Place the spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that thread unrolls from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.
LOWER THREADING f Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk making sure that the thread is under the pre-tension disk. a Pre-tension disk → Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-tension disk. h Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread to the right to cut the thread with the cutter. a Guide slit (with built-in cutter) b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION b Pre-tension disk c Pull it in as far as possible.
LOWER THREADING j Press . → Bobbin winding starts automatically. The bobbin stops rotating when bobbin winding is completed. The bobbin winding switch will automatically return to its original position. k Cut the thread with scissors and remove the bobbin. B 1 Getting Ready Note • changes to while the bobbin is winding. • Stay near the machine while winding the bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly.
LOWER THREADING a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover. b Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft. f Pass the thread through the thread guide. a Thread guide g Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk making sure that the thread is under the pre-tension disk. a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft c Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward.
LOWER THREADING a If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat, press once to Setting the Bobbin stop the bobbin winding. → Press → → → in this order to display a video b Cut the thread with scissors near the pre-tension disk. CAUTION • Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.
LOWER THREADING b Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right. e * While lightly holding down bobbin with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b). At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter (c). a Bobbin cover b Latch → The bobbin cover opens. c Remove the bobbin cover.
LOWER THREADING f Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover (1), and then lightly press down on the right side to close the cover (2). Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. d Gently pull the upper thread. A loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate. e Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser foot and pull it about 100 mm (approx. 4 inches) toward the back of the machine, making it even with the upper thread.
UPPER THREADING UPPER THREADING Upper Threading → Press → → → a Turn the main power to ON. b Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot. in this order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD (see page B-39). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. CAUTION • Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.
UPPER THREADING d Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool. e • When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool.
UPPER THREADING h Guide the thread down, up, then down through the groove, as shown in the illustration. Memo • Look in the upper groove area to check if the thread catches on the take-up lever visible inside the upper groove area. a Look in the upper groove area Pass the thread through the needle bar i thread guide (marked “6”) by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration. k Pass the thread through the thread guide disks (marked “7”).
UPPER THREADING m Press the “Automatic Threading” button to have the machine automatically thread the needle. Memo • When the “Automatic Threading” button is pressed, the presser foot will be automatically lowered. After threading is finished, the presser foot moves back to the position before the “Automatic Threading” button was pressed. n * • If the needle could not be threaded or the thread was not passed through the needle bar thread guides, perform the procedure again starting from step c.
UPPER THREADING Using the Twin Needle Mode b Thread the machine for the first needle according to the procedure for threading a single needle (“Upper Threading” on page B-48). c Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guides on the needle bar, then thread the needle on the left side manually. The twin needle can only be used for patterns that show after being selected.
UPPER THREADING e Place the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that the thread unwinds from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool. h Continue threading however do not pass the thread in the needle bar thread guide “6” on the needle bar. Thread the needle on the right side. a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool f * Hold the thread from the spool with both hands, and place the thread in the thread guide.
UPPER THREADING l a Start sewing. Sample of Twin Needle Sewing Insert the vertical spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft. a b c d d c Bobbin winder shaft Vertical spool pin Spool felt Thread spool b a Memo • To change direction when sewing with the twin needle, raise the needle from the fabric, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric. b Install the spool felt and the thread spool in that order, and then thread the upper thread.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT B CAUTION Removing the Presser Foot a Attaching the Presser Foot Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. CAUTION • Make sure that the presser foot is installed in the correct direction, otherwise the needle may strike the presser foot, breaking the needle and causing injuries. a b Press . * If the message “OK to automatically lower the presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press OK to continue.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ■ Attaching the Walking foot e Insert the included small screw into the threaded hole in the adapter and turn it 2 or 3 times with your hand. f Set the operation lever of the walking foot so that the needle clamp screw is set between the forks. Position the shank of the walking foot on the adapter attached to the presser foot bar. The walking foot holds the fabric between the presser foot and the feed dogs to feed the fabric.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE B 1 CAUTION c Memo • To check the needle correctly, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Throw away any bent needles. Use the screwdriver to turn the screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw. Remove the needle. a Parallel space b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Note a Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE d With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use a screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw. a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle CAUTION • Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver.
ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC B About the Needle • • • • The smaller the needle number, the finer the needle. As the numbers increase, the needles get thicker. Use fine needles with lightweight fabrics, and thicker needles with heavyweight fabrics. To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 with stretch fabrics. To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 when sewing character or decorative stitches.
ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for various fabrics. Please refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING BEFORE EMBROIDERING B 1 Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. Getting Ready Step 9 Step 6, 8 Step 3 Step 4 Step 1, 2 Step 7 Step # 1 * Step 5 Aim Presser foot attachment Action Page Attach embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer. B-62 2 Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. * B-59 3 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Using the Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED Pointer d Push the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot. By plugging in the connector on the back of your machine, the embroidering needle drop point will be indicated on the fabric, allowing you to accurately position the pattern. ■ Attaching the Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED Pointer CAUTION • When attaching a presser foot, always press on the screen.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING g Hold the embroidery foot in place with your right hand, and then use the included screwdriver to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw. ■ Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED Pointer Before beginning to embroider when using the embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer, carefully read the procedures described in the “Embroidery” and “Embroidery Edit” chapters. Press in the embroidery screen. → The LED pointer indicates the needle drop point.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING ■ Adjusting the LED Pointer Adjust the LED pointer if it indicates a point different than the actual needle drop point. Before adjusting the LED pointer, mark the actual needle drop point on the fabric to be embroidered, and then hoop the fabric and attach the embroidery frame. d Press . → The Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED Pointer Adjustment screen appears. a Note • As a default, some keys mentioned in the following procedures appear in light gray and are not available.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Attaching the Embroidery Unit b ■ About the Embroidery Unit a Embroidery unit connection b Machine connection port Note Note • You can also sew utility/decorative stitches with the embroidery unit attached. Touch and • • • • a • Be sure there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine. If there is a gap, the embroidery patterns will not embroider with the correct registration.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit a Press either or c Hold down the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine. , then press . → The carriage will move to the removal position. CAUTION • Always remove the embroidery frame before pressing . Otherwise, the frame may strike the embroidery foot, and possibly cause injury. • The embroidery unit will not fit in the storage case if this step is not done. b Turn the main power to OFF.
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE * If you have purchased the Palette Ver5 or later, Palette Petite or Palette PTS, you can plug the included USB card writer module into the machine as an embroidery card reader, and recall patterns. Memo • USB media is widely used, however some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details.
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE ■ Changing Pages Using a USB Mouse The USB mouse, connected to the sewing machine, can be used to perform a variety of operations in the screens. If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for additional pages are displayed, click the left mouse button with the pointer on / or display the previous or next page. / to If a mouse other than the optional USB mouse is used, it may not perform as described in this Instruction and Reference Guide.
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE ■ Attaching the Dual Feed Foot Follow the steps from a to e of “Using the Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED Pointer” on page B-62. b Position the dual feed foot to the presser foot bar by aligning the notch of the dual feed foot to the large screw. Side view c Hold the dual feed foot in place with your right hand, then using the included screwdriver securely tighten the large screw. Press to unlock all keys and buttons.
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE When the feed position lever is down, the black roller belt on the dual feed is engaged. d * * * Use or to increase or decrease the feeding of the top fabric. Select “00” for sewing in most cases. If the feed amount for the top fabric is too little, causing the fabric to be longer than the bottom fabric, press to increase the feed amount for the top fabric.
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE B 1 Getting Ready Basic operations B-71
BBasic operations Chapter 2 Sensor Functions CONVENIENT SEWING FEATURES BY USING THE SENSOR PEN............................................................ 73 CONNECTING THE SENSOR PEN ........................... 73 Using the Sensor Pen Holder ....................................................74 USING THE SENSOR PEN........................................ 75 Using the Sensor Pen ................................................................75 Important Information about Sensor Pen...................
CONVENIENT SEWING FEATURES BY USING THE SENSOR PEN CONVENIENT SEWING FEATURES BY USING THE SENSOR PEN By using the sensor pen, you have the option of four separate functions • Set the needle position of straight stitch. • Adjust the width and “L/R SHIFT” position of a zigzag stitch. • Set the ending point of a stitch pattern sequence. CAUTION a When specifying the end point of your sewing, this function adjusts your pattern or stitch so that you end up with a complete design.
CONNECTING THE SENSOR PEN Using the Sensor Pen Holder When connecting the sensor pen to the machine, attach the sensor pen holder to keep the sensor pen with the machine. The right side of the holder can be used to hold the touch pen. Sensor pen holder a Using the point end of the cleaning brush or the seam ripper point, remove the protective cap covering the hole on the right side of the machine.
USING THE SENSOR PEN USING THE SENSOR PEN Using the Sensor Pen When using the sensor pen, touch slowly and gently for the definite operation. Important Information about Sensor Pen The sensor pen emits the signal to the machine, and then the sensor pen receiver receives the signal to specify the position. a Sensor pen receiver inside the machine b Signal is waved out from the sensor pen 1) Touch: Touch a point with the sensor pen, then immediately lift up the pen.
USING THE SENSOR PEN Calibrating the Sensor Pen e First, touch the green dot marking on the needle plate cover using the sensor pen. Before using the sensor pen for the first time be sure to calibrate it to the screen. Doing so allows the machine to learn the position you usually hold a pen. Hold the sensor pen at a comfortable angle and then calibrate the machine according to the procedure below. Be sure to keep the sensor pen at the same angle while calibrating the first and second points.
USING THE SENSOR PEN f Second, touch the green dot on the embroidery unit or flat bed attachment using the sensor pen. g Press to finish the calibration. To repeat the calibration touch the first point again using the sensor pen, and continue with step f. B 2 Sensor Functions * Touch on the point in the illustrations. * Press to return to the original screen without finishing the calibration. * Press to reset the calibration.
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH Before using the sensor functions, carefully read “Utility Stitches” chapter to familiarize yourself with the machine operations. The sensor functions are performed using the sensor pen. Sensor Function Area Memo • There are borderline areas between setting area and adjustment areas, which allow you to set quickly to the most decreased/increased value. • The borderline areas are respectively 6.5 mm (approx.
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH d Press . Memo → The guideline marker position setting screen appears and the guideline marker flashes. e With the sensor pen, touch the location to be specified as the guideline marker position. → The machine’s guideline marker moves to the touched position and flashes. → The distance from the left reference line to the touched position appears in the guideline marker position setting screen. f * Press to apply the guideline marker position setting.
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH Specifying the Needle Drop Position With the Sensor Pen a Turn on the machine. b Press c Select a stitch pattern. d Press . f With the sensor pen, touch the location to be specified as the needle drop position. → The guideline marker moves to the touched position and flashes. → The distance from the left reference line to the touched position appears in the reference position setting screen.
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH g * Press setting. to apply the reference position d Press . B The setting can also be applied by long touching an adjustment area with the sensor pen. 2 → The needle moves to the specified position to start sewing. Sensor Functions → The stitch selection screen appears again, and the stitch width changes to the setting specified with the sensor pen. → The guideline marker stops flashing.
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH Note • The following error message appears if the area outside of the sensor pen touch range is touched. Press , and then touch within the sensor pen touch range. i * Press to apply the second point of the stitching width. The setting can also be applied by long touching an adjustment area with the sensor pen. → The needle moves to the specified position to start sewing.
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Sewing End Point g With the sensor pen, touch the location to be specified as the sewing end point. → The distance from the current needle position to the touched location appears. Before start sewing, test the pattern first from steps a to f to see if the stitch can be used with this function. a b Press c Select a stitch pattern.
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH Decorative Stitch End Setting Key Note The end of stitching is not adjusted. When the end point is reached, sewing stops immediately, even if the stitch pattern is not complete. • The displayed distance is not the length of a straight line connecting the current needle position and the location touched with the sensor pen. It is the length of a perpendicular intersection for the location touched with the sensor pen and the sewing line.
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS IN “EMBROIDERY”/“EMBROIDERY EDIT” MODE USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS IN “EMBROIDERY”/“EMBROIDERY EDIT” MODE Before using the sensor functions, carefully read the procedure in “Embroidery” and “Embroidery Edit” to familiarize yourself with the machine operations. Press . By using the sensor pen, the embroidering position can be adjusted to the desired location.
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS IN “EMBROIDERY”/“EMBROIDERY EDIT” MODE h Press c . With the sensor pen, touch the point on the fabric corresponding to corner a in the screen. → The embroidering position selection screen appears. i * Select the method for positioning the embroidery pattern. To align the edge of the embroidery with a pattern or mark on the fabric, select the edge. If the center of the pattern to be embroidered is determined, select the center position.
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS IN “EMBROIDERY”/“EMBROIDERY EDIT” MODE f Press to move the LED pointer ■ Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern Center on the fabric for adjusting the first position. a Press g Press b With the sensor pen, touch 2 points on the fabric corresponding to the numbers in the center of the embroidery pattern. h Press in the following screen. B 2 Sensor Functions to apply the setting. to move the LED pointer on the fabric for adjusting the second position.
USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS IN “EMBROIDERY”/“EMBROIDERY EDIT” MODE d Press to move the LED pointer on the fabric for adjusting the first position. e Press f Press to apply the setting. to move the LED pointer on the fabric for adjusting the second position. g Press h The preview in the sewing screen is updated according to the specified embroidering position. i Press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. to apply the setting.
Sewing This section describes procedures for using the various utility stitches as well as other functions. It provides details on basic sewing in addition to the more expressive features of the machine, from sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes to sewing the character and decorative stitch patterns. Page number starts with “S” in this section. The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly, depending on the countries or regions. Chapter1 Sewing Basics.......................................
S Sewing Chapter 1 Sewing Basics SEWING..................................................................... 3 Sewing a Stitch ...........................................................................3 ■ Using the Foot Controller .......................................................... 4 Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...................................................5 Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ...........................................5 Sewing Curves .......................................
SEWING SEWING S CAUTION Sewing a Stitch a d Turn the main power to ON and display the Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold the fabric and thread in your left hand, and rotate the handwheel to set the needle in the sewing start position. utility stitches, and push the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. b Press the key of the stitch you want to sew.
SEWING g * Press the “Start/Stop” button to start sewing. Guide the fabric lightly by hand. j Memo • When the foot controller is being used, you cannot start sewing by pressing the “Start/Stop” button. h Note • When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon monofilament thread, or other decorative threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop sewing. When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser foot and remove the fabric.
SEWING a Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. If the automatic reinforcement stitch is selected on the screen, reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. Press the “Reverse Stitch” button or “Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches automatically at the end of sewing. Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing.
SEWING b Press to set the automatic reinforcement stitching function. d Press the “Reverse Stitch” button or “Reinforcement Stitch” button. a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) → The machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and stop. Memo • To turn off the automatic reinforcement stitching function, press appears as → The key will display as • Some stitches, such as buttonholes and bar tacks, require reinforcement stitches at the beginning of sewing.
SEWING “Reverse Stitch” button “Reinforcement Stitch” button Machine starts sewing at the beginning, then completes the pattern and sews reinforcement stitches at the end of sewing. + Machine sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and sews reinforcement stitches when the “Reverse Stitch” button is touched. Machine sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning, then completes the pattern and sews reinforcement stitches at the end of sewing.
SEWING ■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot c Release the black button. If the presser foot is in the up position, and you are sewing heavyweight or multiple layers of fabric which do not fit easily under the presser foot, use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot to its highest position. The fabric will now fit under the presser foot. → The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to be fed.
SEWING Sewing Lightweight Fabrics S Place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier. Gently tear off the paper or the stabilizer after sewing. 1 Sewing Basics a Thin paper Sewing Stretch Fabrics First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then sew without stretching the fabric. In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch.
STITCH SETTINGS STITCH SETTINGS When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, “L/R SHIFT”, and upper thread tension. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings. Note • Settings for some stitches cannot be changed (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-68).
STITCH SETTINGS Example: Press to shorten the stitch length. Setting the “L/R SHIFT” Follow the steps below when you want to change the placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by moving it left and right. to shift the pattern to the left. → The value in the display gets smaller. Press to lengthen the stitch length. → The value in the display appears with a minus sign. Press to shift the pattern to the right side of the left needle position. → The value in the display gets bigger.
STITCH SETTINGS Setting the Thread Tension You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Follow the steps below to make any necessary changes. Press , to loosen the upper thread. Memo • When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below. If the thread is not shown as below, the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS USEFUL FUNCTIONS Automatic Thread Cutting Set the fabric in the start position and start c sewing. a Select a stitch pattern. b Press to set the automatic thread a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) → The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing. cutting function. Memo • If you press the “Start/Stop” button to pause sewing, press the same button again to continue.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Adjusting the Needle Drop Position with the Guideline Marker (For models equipped with the guideline marker) The red guideline marker indicates the sewing position on the fabric. You can adjust the sewing position by moving the guideline marker while checking the guideline marker on the fabric. CAUTION c Press again to stop using the guideline marker.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS b Use or to adjust the brightness of the guideline marker. → Set the brightness of the guideline marker from “1” for a dim marker, to “5” for the brightest marker, on the fabric. b Use your knee to move the knee lifter bar to the right in order to raise the presser foot. Release the knee lifter to lower the presser foot. S 1 Sewing Basics c Press twice to return to the original CAUTION screen.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Memo • When the pivot setting is selected, the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped can be changed according to the type of fabric being sewn. Press to display “Pivoting Height” in the settings screen. Press or a Select a stitch. b Press to select the pivot setting. to select one of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm or 7.5 mm). To raise the presser foot further, increase the setting. (Normally, 3.2 mm is set.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS d Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine at the point where the sewing direction changes. e The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor while sewing, to insure that your fabric is fed smoothly. The fabric sensor system works continuously while sewing. This function is useful for sewing over thick seams (see page S-8), or quilting (see page S-35).
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Needle Position – Stitch Placement When the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is on, the needle will be partially lowered for precise stitch placement and then press the “Needle Position” button again to lower the needle completely. Each press of the “Needle Position” button changes the needle to the next position. When the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is turned off, each press of the “Needle Position” button simply raises and then lowers the needle.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS S 1 Sewing Basics Sewing S-19
S Sewing Chapter 2 Utility Stitches SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ............................... 21 Selecting a Stitch ......................................................................21 ■ Using the Mirror Image Key .................................................... 21 ■ Using the Image Key ................................................................ 22 Saving Your Stitch Settings ......................................................22 ■ Saving Settings ........................................
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Using the Mirror Image Key Selecting a Stitch There are 5 categories of Utility Stitches. a Turn the main power to ON and display the If utility stitches. possible to make a mirror image of the stitch. → Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is selected, depending on the setting selected in the settings screen.
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Using the Image Key You can display an image of the selected stitch. You can check and change the colors of the image of the screen. a Press b Press . → An image of the selected stitch is displayed. to change the thread color of the stitch on the screen. * Press stitch.
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Retrieving Saved Settings a Select a stitch. Memo b Press . • To save new settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch, press in the memory function screen. Press the numbered key of the setting to be deleted. Press and then . Press , , and then . The new setting will be saved in place of the recently deleted setting. • You can delete all the saved settings by pressing . → The memory function screen appears.
SEWING THE STITCHES SEWING THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Memo • Refer to “Sewing Reinforcement Stitches” on page S-5 for the detailed information of reverse stitches and reinforcement stitches. See page S-68 for the detailed information of stitches. Stitch Stitch name Straight stitch (Left) Presser foot a Select a stitch. b Attach presser foot “J”.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Press the “Start/Stop” button to sew forward. ■ Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only) When you select left or middle needle position stitches, you can use and in the stitch a Reverse stitches → The machine will begin sewing slowly. CAUTION • Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin, or any other objects, during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, causing injury.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark) While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate or bobbin cover (with mark) depending on the needle position (left or middle (center) needle position stitches only). For stitches with a left needle position (Stitch width: 0.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. h f After reinstalling the needle plate cover, select any of the straight stitches. 2 Memo • When using the straight stitch needle plate, all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches. You cannot change the needle position using the width display. • Always secure the needle plate before inserting the bobbin case into its original position. • “L/R SHIFT” does not work when straight stitch needle plate is on the machine.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Basting a b Select Dart Seam and attach presser foot “J”. Press the “Reverse Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches, then continue sewing. a Select b Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the dart and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching the fabric. * and attach presser foot “J”. If automatic reinforcement stitching is preset, a reinforcement stitch will automatically be sewn at the beginning of sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Iron the dart to one side so that it is flat. d Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to the seam line, then trim excess thread leaving 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches). S 2 Use on waists of skirts, sleeves of shirts, etc. a b * Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, then tie the threads. f Smooth the gathers by ironing them. g Sew on the seam line and remove the basting stitch.
SEWING THE STITCHES reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the end of sewing. Finished flat fell seam a Surface a About 12 mm (approx. 1/2 inch) b Wrong side c Spread the fabric out along the finish line. a Finish line b Wrong side d Lay both seam allowances on the side of the shorter seam (cut seam) and iron them. a Wrong side e Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one, and sew the edge of the fold.
SEWING THE STITCHES d Sew a straight stitch along the fold. * a Select a stitch. When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitching are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing. Press the “Reverse Stitch” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the end of sewing. S 2 Utility Stitches b ■ Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch) a Width for pintuck b Wrong side c Surface e Attach presser foot “J”.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it over the lower fabric, then sew so that the stitch bridges both pieces of fabric. ■ Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch) Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine stitch. Sew slowly, keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve. c * Snap the cord guide bobbin cover into place, making sure that the gimp thread can be fed freely.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Overcasting Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching, overcasting, darning, or a wide variety of other uses. Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of stretch fabrics. Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric while positioning the right-hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot 2 steps elastic zigzag 3 steps elastic zigzag a Select a stitch.
SEWING THE STITCHES a Select a stitch and attach presser foot “G”. CAUTION • After the stitch width is adjusted, rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may break and cause injury. a The needle should not touch the center bar • If the presser foot is raised to its highest level, the needle may strike the presser foot.
SEWING THE STITCHES b Sew with the needle dropping slightly off the edge of the fabric. Presser foot Stitch Stitch name S 2 Stem stitch Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Utility Stitches Zigzag stitch (Right) a Needle drop position Zigzag stitch (Left) Note • Use the “L/R SHIFT” setting for fine tuning the placement of the stitch. Be sure to sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES Presser foot Stitch Note Stitch name • The width range of stitch setting is only available in the Quilting stitch “Q” quilting category. Rick-rack stitch ■ Piecing Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Hemstitching Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks, make sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch). a Select or and attach presser foot “J”.
SEWING THE STITCHES Memo a a Press , and then attach the 1/4” quilting foot with guide. 2 e b c ■ Piecing Using the 1/4" Quilting Foot with Guide (optional with some models) This quilting foot can sew an accurate 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch seam allowance. It can be used for piecing together a quilt or for topstitching. e d a b c d e Align this mark with edge of fabric to begin.
SEWING THE STITCHES e ■ Appliqué a Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric and then cut around it, leaving a 3 mm to 5 mm (approx. 1/8 inch to 3/16 inch) seam allowance. Use the quilting appliqué stitch to attach the appliqué. Sew around the edge while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible. a Seam allowance: 3 mm to 5 mm (approx.
SEWING THE STITCHES You can use the appliqué technique to attach appliqué designs like the three pictured below. e Set the “Width Control” to “ON”. S 2 Utility Stitches a Dresden plate b Stained glass c Sunbonnet sue Memo • You can use the speed control slide to adjust the stitch width. Use the foot controller to adjust the sewing speed. ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches For better fabric control, use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Free Motion Quilting Memo With free motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered by pressing • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen. Press to display “Free Motion Foot , so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. In this mode, the presser foot is raised to the necessary height for free motion sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES d Attach free motion open toe quilting foot “O” by positioning the pin of the quilting foot above the needle clamp screw and aligning the lower-left of the quilting foot and the presser bar. g Press mode. to cancel the free motion sewing S → Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs. 2 Memo Using free motion quilting foot “C” (optional with some models) Use the free motion quilting foot “C” with straight stitch needle plate for free motion sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES a Attach the straight stitch needle plate (see page S-26). → The key appears as , the quilting foot is raised to the necessary height, and then the feed dogs are lowered for free motion sewing. a a Round hole Memo • Notice this needle plate has a round hole for the needle. b Select c Press to set the machine to free motion sewing mode. or .
SEWING THE STITCHES CAUTION • Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the included screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bend or break. Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then move the fabric at a consistent pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 inch - 3/32 inch) in length. Sewing quilting lines at equal distances around a motif is called echo quilting.
SEWING THE STITCHES Memo • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen. Press to display “Free Motion Foot Height” of the settings screen (see page c Attach the adapter (“Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter” of “Basic operations”). d Attach the free motion echo quilting foot “E” on the left side of the adapter with the holes in the quilting foot and adapter aligned.
SEWING THE STITCHES f Using the measurement on the quilting foot as a guide, sew around the motif. Blind Hem Stitches Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Stitch name Presser foot Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitch stretch Memo • When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved.
SEWING THE STITCHES c Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. 6 5 3 1 4 2 1 2 1 2 a b c d e f g Select h Remove the flat bed attachment to use the free-arm. i Slide the item that you wish to sew onto the free arm, make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. or .
SEWING THE STITCHES k Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. ■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold The needle is too far to the left. Press to decrease the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. a Thick fabric b Normal fabric 1 2 Memo • Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left needle drop point does not catch the fold.
SEWING THE STITCHES c Attach presser foot “J”. Check that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the appliqué, then start sewing. a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric l Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide. a Appliqué material Remove the basting stitching and reverse m the fabric.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Appliqué Corners c Stop the machine with the needle in the right position of the outside (or inside) corner of the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to align the fabric edge. Lower the presser foot and continue stitching. To make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the fabric in half along the bias. S 2 Utility Stitches Memo • Use a thin fabric. d Attach presser foot “J”. Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and start sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Unfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one side. c Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches. Memo Memo • To make shell tucks at the edge of a collar or neckline, follow the pattern’s instructions and then use this stitch to make a decorative finish on the collar or neckline. • Use a seam sealant to secure the edges of the scallop stitches. Crazy Quilting Scallop Stitches This wave-shaped satin stitch is called the scallop stitch.
SEWING THE STITCHES c d Select a stitch for top stitching. e Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them. S 2 Place the fabric right side up in the machine, and center the presser foot over the seam when sewing. Utility Stitches f a Right side of fabric a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and loosen the upper thread tension to approximately 2.
SEWING THE STITCHES Fagoting Tape or Elastic Attaching When there is a space between two fabrics with thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics together, it is called fagoting. Use this stitch when sewing blouses or children’s clothes. a * Baste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper, leaving a space of 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) between the fabrics. a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Select or . S ■ Hemstitching (1) Memo • For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-68. Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems, and decorative stitching on shirt fronts. Sew over the tape (or elastic). Memo • Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a little stiffness. a * Insert a type 130/705H, size 100/16 Wing needle. This specialty sewing needle is not furnished with your machine. Must be purchased separately.
SEWING THE STITCHES c Start sewing. d Press to create a mirror image of the stitch. Example: Illustration of finished product e Match beginning needle drop points on the opposite edge of the open area to keep the stitching symmetrical. ■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1)) a * Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric to open the area. Pull out 5 or 6 threads to leave a 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) area open.
SEWING THE STITCHES c Sew the decorative stitch in the center of the five threads created above. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Bound buttonhole S 2 Keyhole buttonhole Utility Stitches Tapered keyhole buttonhole Keyhole buttonhole Memo • A wing needle can be used for Hemstitching (3). One-step buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. One-step Buttonholes With one-step buttonholes, you can make buttonholes appropriate to the size of your button.
SEWING THE STITCHES a b Select a buttonhole stitch, and attach buttonhole foot “A”. Note • Pass the thread underneath the presser foot. • Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible as shown in the illustration, making sure that there is no gap behind the part of the foot marked “A”. If the buttonhole foot is not slid back as far as possible, the buttonhole will not be sewn at the correct size. Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics Memo • If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you start sewing, both threads are automatically cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn. If the fabric does not feed (for example, because it is too thick), increase the stitch length setting. or , sew the buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread. a Insert a pin along the inside of one of the bar tacks, and then insert the seam ripper into the center of the buttonhole and cut towards the pin.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the size of the buttonhole. One mark on the presser foot scale equals 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch). Add the button diameter and thickness together, and then set the plate at the calculated value. Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applications. See page S-68 for the detailed information of stitches.
SEWING THE STITCHES c Check that the needle drops at the desired position and lower the presser foot, making sure the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot. e Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to start the machine. S 2 Utility Stitches Note → Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then stops. • Pass the thread underneath the presser foot.
SEWING THE STITCHES Memo e • Bar tacks can be between 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 28 mm (approx. 1-1/16 inches). Bar tacks are usually between 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch). c Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. Set the fabric so that the pocket moves toward you during sewing. Note • Pass the thread underneath the presser foot.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics c Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot and allow for easier and even feeding. Attach button sewing foot “M”, slide the button along the metal plate and into the presser foot, and lower the presser foot.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons Sew the two holes closest to you. Then raise the presser foot and move the fabric so that the needle goes into the next two holes, and sew them in the same way. Eyelet Use this stitch for making belt holes and other similar applications. See page S-68 for the detailed information of stitches. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Eyelet ■ Attaching a Shank to the Button Pull the shank lever toward you before a sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the center of the stitching. b Select and attach monogramming foot S “N”. 2 Utility Stitches Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. a Memo • For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-68. c Remove the flat bed attachment to use the free-arm.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Select and sew seam “3” as shown. b Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch (see page S-28) and sew to the top of the fabric. → The fabric feeds forward while stitching backward. f Select and sew seam “4” as shown. a b c d c Basting stitches Reverse stitches End of zipper opening Wrong side Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper with a basting stitch in the middle of each side of the zipper tape.
SEWING THE STITCHES CAUTION b e Topstitch 7 mm to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch) from the seamed edge of the fabric, then remove the basting. a b c d c Reverse stitches Wrong side of fabric Basting stitches End of zipper opening Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the zipper, while maintaining 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) of sewing space. CAUTION • Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper during sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot “I” with the presser foot holder, and attach the presser foot. CAUTION • Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper during sewing. If the needle strikes the zipper, the needle may break, leading to injury. i Close the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a basting stitch. a Right b Left c Needle drop position CAUTION • When using zipper foot “I”, make sure the straight stitch, middle needle position is selected.
SEWING THE STITCHES n Open the zipper and sew the rest of the seam. S 2 Utility Stitches a b c d Basting stitches 7 mm to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch) Reverse stitches 50 mm (approx.
STITCH SETTING CHART STITCH SETTING CHART The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used. Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Straight stitch (Left) General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Straight stitch (Middle) General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Straight stitch (Middle) General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Applications Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium, heavyweight and easily friable fabrics or decorative stitching.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Quilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching binding Quilting stippling Background quilting Blind hem stitch Hemming woven fabrics Blind hem stitch stretch Hemming stretch fabric Blanket stitch Appliqués, decorative blanket stitch Shell tuck edge finish on fabrics Satin scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse, edge of handkerchief Scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse, edge of handkerchief Patchwork
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Applications Serpentine stitch Decorative stitching and attaching elastic Decorative stitch Decorative stitching and appliqué Decorative stippling stitch Decorative stitching Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight at left Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight at center Hemstitching zigzag Decorative hems, top stitching Hemstitching Decorative hems, lace attaching pin stitch Hemstitching Hemstitchi
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Hemstitching Hemstitching Hemstitching Hemstitching Hemstitching Hemstitching Hemstitching S-72 Stitch length [mm (inch)] Applications Heirloom, decorative hems Heirloom, decorative hems Heirloom, decorative hems Decorative hems and bridging stitch Decorative hems.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Stitch length [mm (inch)] Applications Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Twin needle Keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes in heavyweight or thick fabrics for larger flat buttons 7.0 (1/4) 3.0 - 7.0 (1/8 - 1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3 - 1.0 (1/64 - 1/16) NO Tapered keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes in medium to heavy weight fabrics for larger flat buttons 7.0 (1/4) 3.0 - 7.0 (1/8 - 1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3 - 1.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Applications Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Twin needle Forward (Zigzag) For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners — — — — NO Reverse (Zigzag) For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners — — — — NO Piecing stitch (Middle) Piecework/patchwork — — 2.0 (1/16) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) NO Piecing stitch (Right) Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm (approx.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Tape attaching Applications Attaching tape to seam in stretch fabric Serpentine stitch Decorative stitching and attaching elastic Feather stitch Fagoting, decorative stitching Fagoting cross stitch Fagoting, bridging and decorative stitching Couching stitch Decorative stitching, attaching cord and couching Patchwork double overlock stitch Patchwork stitches, decorative stitching Smocking stitch Smocking, decorativ
S Sewing Chapter 3 Character/Decorative Stitches SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ............................... 77 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns ...........78 Characters ................................................................................78 ■ Deleting Characters ................................................................. 79 ■ Adjusting the Character Spacing ..
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Press S to display the screen below. There are 7 categories of Character/Decorative stitch patterns. a b d Character/Decorative Stitches c e f g h i a b c d e f g h i j j Decorative stitch patterns 7mm decorative stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width. Satin stitch patterns 7mm satin stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns Characters Example: Entering “Blue Sky”. a Select the category of the pattern you want to sew. b Press the key of the stitch pattern you want to sew. * Press to view the next page. * Press to view the previous page. * Touch the bar that appears between leap multiple pages at one time.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS d Press and then enter “B”. h Press and then enter “ky”. S 3 Press and then enter “lue”. * If you want to continue entering characters in a different font, press step b. , and then repeat from ■ Deleting Characters a f Press g Press Press to delete the last character. to enter a space. Memo again and enter “S”. • Characters are deleted individually starting with the last character entered. b * Select the correct character.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Adjusting the Character Spacing The space between the characters can be adjusted. a * Press Press b Press or to adjust character spacing. . to display on the screen. * Press to increase the character spacing and press to decrease the character spacing. Example: → The character spacing window appears. * Each setting equals a specific distance between characters. Value mm 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 0.18 0.36 0.54 0.72 0.9 1.08 1.26 1.44 1.62 1.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS SEWING STITCH PATTERNS S Sewing Attractive Finishes Note • Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so you should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project. • When sewing satin stitch patterns, there may be shrinking or bunching of stitches, so be sure to attach a stabilizer material. • Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Memo Note • If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sewing, the pattern may not turn out correctly. Also, depending on the pattern, there may be movement to the left and right as well as front and back. Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS b Attach monogramming foot “N” and sew the pattern. * If the pattern is bunched: Press in the “Fine Adjust Verti.” display. → The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will lengthen. If the pattern has gaps: Press in the “Fine Adjust Verti.” display. → The displayed value decreases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will shorten. c Compare the finished pattern to the illustration of the correct pattern below.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS EDITING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Key Functions You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make mirror images, etc. Note • Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a pattern is selected.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS No. a Display Key Name Pattern display size Explanation Page S-21 Show the approximate size of the pattern selected. : Nearly the same size as the sewn pattern 3 : 1/2 the size of the sewn pattern : 1/4 the size of the sewn pattern Pivot key Press this key to select the pivot setting. When the pivot setting is selected, stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot automatically.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS No. Display Key Name Explanation Page v Guideline marker key Press this key to display the guideline marker along the sewing line. The (For models equipped guideline marker makes it easier to align stitches with the fabric edge or with the guideline other marker on the fabric. marker) S-14 w “L/R SHIFT” key S-11 x Character spacing key Press this key to change the spacing of character patterns.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press To create a horizontal mirror image, select a stitch to choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings. pattern then press Sewing a Pattern Continuously To create a vertical mirror image, select a stitch pattern then press .
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) After selecting a satin stitch pattern, press select your preferred thread density. Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern to When sewing character/decorative stitches, you can return to the beginning of the pattern after trial sewing or when the stitching is sewn incorrectly.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Checking the Image d b Press / / to view any part of to change the thread color in the image to red, blue, or black. e Press to return to the original screen. Memo → The color changes every time you press the button. Press 3 . → An image of the selected pattern is displayed. c S Character/Decorative Stitches Press / the image that extends out of the viewable display area. You can display an approximate size image of the selected stitch pattern.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches or satin stitches. You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns, and others. Before Combining Single stitch sewing is automatically selected for sewing combined patterns. If you want to sew the pattern continuously, press after finishing the stitch pattern combination.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS e Select a . Press . S 3 → The large size stitch will be selected. Press again, then press to select the small size. f Press g Press to sew the pattern continuously. . → The pattern is displayed in a smaller size. c Press to sew continuously. Memo • Patterns are deleted individually starting with the last pattern entered by pressing . Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns → The entered pattern is repeated.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns Example: a Press Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length Example: a . Press , then press once. → The length of the image is set to b Press again, then press . b Select . again, then press 3 times. → The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis. c Press . → The length of the image is set to → The entered pattern is repeated. S-92 .
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS c Press Example: . S 3 Press . b Press . Character/Decorative Stitches a → The entered pattern is repeated. Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) You can use the keys with 7mm satin stitch patterns to create a step effect. Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are called step stitch patterns. * Press → The next stitch pattern will move to the right. c Press again. d Press .
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS e Press . → The entered pattern is repeated. ■ More Examples → → → → . Press → → → → → S-94 → → → Press → → Press → Press . → → → → → → . .
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION S Stitch Data Precautions ■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used • In the Character/Decorative Stitch memory, “.pmv”, “.pmx” and “.pmu” stitch data files can be used with this machine. “.pmu” stitch data files can be retrieved; however, when the machine is used to save the file, it is saved as a “.pmv” stitch data file. Using data other than that created using this machine or the machine which create “.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory You can save often used stitch patterns in the machine’s memory. A total of about 1 MB of stitch patterns can be saved in the machine’s memory. Note • Do not turn the main power to OFF while the “Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose the stitch pattern you are saving.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press . Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media When sending stitch patterns from the machine to USB media, plug the USB media into the machine’s top USB port. • USB media is commercially available, but some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details. • Depending on the type of USB media being used, either directly plug the USB device into the machine’s USB port or plug the USB media Reader/Writer into the machine’s USB port.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION b Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine. Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer Using the included USB cable, the machine can be connected to your computer, and the stitch patterns can be temporarily retrieved from and saved in the “Removable Disk” folder in your computer. A total of about 3 MB of stitch patterns can be saved in the “Removable Disk”, but the saved stitch patterns are deleted when the machine is turned OFF.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press . Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory a Press 3 . d * Press Press saving. . to return to the original screen without * If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed, press the thumbnail. * Press saving. Select the stitch pattern’s .pmv file and copy the file to the computer. a Saved stitch patterns c * Note • Do not turn off the machine while the “Saving” screen is showing. You may lose the data.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Recalling from USB Media You can recall a specific stitch pattern from either direct USB media or a folder in the USB media. If the stitch pattern is in a folder, check each folder to find the stitch pattern. a c Press when there is a subfolder to sort two or more stitch patterns to USB media, the stitch pattern in the subfolder is displayed. * Press recalling. to return to the original screen without Insert the USB Media into the USB port on the machine (see page S-97).
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION e * Press . c Move/copy the pattern data to “Removable Disk”. S Press to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern will be deleted from the USB media. 3 Note • While data is being written, do not disconnect the USB cable. • Do not create folders within “Removable Disk”. Since folders are not displayed, stitch pattern data within folders cannot be recalled. → The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displayed.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION f Press * . Press to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern will be deleted from the “Removable Disk” folder in your computer. → The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displayed. Note • The pattern recalled from the computer is only temporarily written to the machine. It is erased from the machine when the machine is turned off.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION S 3 Character/Decorative Stitches Sewing S-103
S Sewing Chapter 4 How to Create Bobbin Work (Sewing) ABOUT BOBBIN WORK........................................ 105 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK......................... 105 Required Materials..................................................................105 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover ............................................... 105 Lower thread.......................................................................... 106 Upper thread .....................................................
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK ABOUT BOBBIN WORK Beautiful embroidery work, with a three-dimensional appearance, can be created by winding the bobbin with medium to heavy weight thread or ribbon, which is too thick to be threaded through the machine’s needle. The decorative thread or ribbon will stitch out on the underneath side of fabric while sewing with the fabric wrong side facing up. S 4 How to Create Bobbin Work (Sewing) 1. Utility stitches 2. Decorative stitches 3.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ■ Lower thread We recommend the following types of threads for bobbin work. No.5 or finer hand embroidery thread or decorative thread ■ Presser foot Utility stitches or decorative stitches: Monogramming foot “N” Free motion sewing: Free motion open toe quilting foot “O” Flexible woven ribbon Fine embroidery ribbon (silk or silk-like material) (3.5 mm (approx.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Preparing the Bobbin Thread In order to create bobbin work, the bobbin case must be replaced with the one for bobbin work. f Wipe the bobbin case (gray) with a soft lint free cloth to clean it. g Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on the machine. Before creating bobbin work, clean the bobbin case and the race. Raise the needle and presser foot, and then turn off the machine. b Remove the flat bed attachment.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK h Install the needle plate cover. CAUTION For details on installing the needle plate cover, refer to “Cleaning the Race” of “Appendix”. • Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. a Needle plate cover i Install the flat bed attachment. j Insert the thread tail from the spool of thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Memo • If inserting thread tail through bobbin hole is difficult, bobbin can be wound by holding the tail and wrapping thread around inside base. Then carefully trim thread tail so it does not extend from the side of the bobbin. Install the bobbin wound with thread. Whether or not tension should be applied to the bobbin thread depends on the type of thread being used.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ■ When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread If the bobbin thread in the trial stitching is too tight and adjusting the bobbin case tension does not help, do not pass the thread through the tension spring. p Insert tweezers through bobbin thread loop and pull bobbin thread above the needle plate. q Align the upper thread and bobbin thread, and then pull out about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) of the threads and pass them under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK CREATING BOBBIN WORK Positioning the Fabric and Sewing Increase the upper thread tension. Upper c thread tension setting between 6 and 8 is recommended for bobbin work. • Recommended stitches for bobbin work are open “airy” type stitches. • Be sure to sew trial stitches using same fabric and threads as project in order to check the sewing results. • The bobbin thread may become tangled due to the type of pattern and thread that are being used.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK h i Use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. Note With the wrong side facing up, place the fabric under the presser foot. • If the bobbin thread does not come up, hold the upper thread as shown below to pull up the bobbin thread. a Upper thread a Wrong side of fabric j l Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to feed the needle into the fabric or punched hole.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK q When you have reached the end of the stitching area, stop the machine. Note • If it is difficult to place bobbin thread through the eye of a hand sewing needle, use a ribbon embroidery needle to pull the thread to the wrong side of the fabric. Otherwise, use an awl to pull up the bobbin thread. Note r Raise the needle and presser foot. s Leaving about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) of thread at the ends, use scissors to cut the threads.
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION After sewing trial stitches and checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tensions if necessary. After adjusting the tensions, be sure to sew trial stitches again in order to check the sewing results. ■ Adjusting the upper thread tension We recommend a setting between 6 and 8 for the upper thread tension when sewing bobbin work. Refer to “Setting the Thread Tension” on page S-12.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Several solutions for minor problems are described below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. a d Cut the thread near the fabric above the needle plate, and then remove the fabric. CAUTION a Thread b Remove the bobbin, and then hold it out toward the left side of the machine. • Do not pull on the thread with excessive force, otherwise the machine may be damaged.
TROUBLESHOOTING S-116
Embroidering This section provides instruction to embroider designs with this machine. Page number starts with “E” in this section. Before starting embroidery work, refer to “BEFORE EMBROIDERING” of “Basic operations”. The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly, depending on the countries or regions. Chapter1 Embroidery ............................................................. E-2 Chapter2 Embroidery Edit ....................................................
EEmbroidering Chapter 1 Embroidery SELECTING PATTERNS .............................................. 3 ■ Copyright Information .............................................................. 3 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Baby Lock “Exclusives”/Floral Alphabet/Bobbin Work Patterns .................................................4 Selecting Character Patterns .......................................................5 Selecting Frame Patterns.............................................................
SELECTING PATTERNS SELECTING PATTERNS E ■ Copyright Information If another screen is displayed, press , then Embroidery ( or ) to display the screen below. There are 6 categories of patterns in this machine.
SELECTING PATTERNS Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Baby Lock “Exclusives”/Floral Alphabet/Bobbin Work Patterns a * c Press to create a mirror image of the pattern as needed. * If a mistake has been made when selecting the pattern, press the key of the pattern you want to embroider and the new selection appears. Touch the key of the category of the pattern you want to embroider. Refer to “CREATING BOBBIN WORK” on page E-92 about the bobbin work patterns. d Press .
SELECTING PATTERNS Selecting Character Patterns * the character and then press Press If you make a mistake, press * mistake. If the pattern is too small to see clearly, you can use the to erase the key to check it. e Press and enter “e”. f Press to enter a space. Press to change the selection screens. Memo • If you continue adding characters after changing the size, the new characters will be entered in the new size.
SELECTING PATTERNS g Press again and enter “F”. h Press and then enter “ly”. i Press . → The embroidery screen is displayed. j * Proceed to “VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREEN” on page E-9 to embroider the pattern. To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press E-6 .
SELECTING PATTERNS Selecting Frame Patterns e * a Press b Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen. . Proceed to “VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREEN” on page E-9 to embroider the pattern. To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press . b a Frame shapes b Frame patterns → Various frame patterns are displayed at the bottom part of the screen. * Press the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider.
SELECTING PATTERNS a Plug the optional embroidery card Reader/USB card writer module into the USB port on the machine. a USB port b Embroidery card Reader/USB card writer module b * Insert the card completely into the card Reader/USB card writer module. Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed arrow is facing up. c Press the key of the USB port. → The patterns on the embroidery card are displayed on the selection screen. d Follow the steps on page E-4 to select a pattern.
VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREEN VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREEN h a E 1 i j k c l Embroidery b d e f g m a Shows the presser foot code. Attach embroidery foot “W+” for most embroidery projects. When the foot presser symbol is displayed on the screen, you are able to sew. b Shows the boundary for embroidering with the extra large frame (30 cm × 18 cm (approx. 12 inches × 7 inches)). c Shows a preview of the selected pattern. d Shows the size of the selected pattern.
VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREEN ■ Key Functions Using these keys, you can change the size of the pattern, rotate the pattern, etc. Q Note • Some operations or functions are not available for certain patterns. If the key display is light gray, you cannot use that function or operation with the selected pattern. n z y x w o p q r s No. Display v u t Key Name Explanation Page n Rotate key Press this key to rotate the pattern. You can rotate a pattern one degree, 10 degrees or 90 degrees at a time.
PREPARING THE FABRIC PREPARING THE FABRIC E CAUTION Note • Press . In the “Embroidery Foot Height” display, use and in the settings screen. Adjust the presser foot height for thick or puffy fabrics. Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric For best results in your embroidery projects, always use stabilizer material for embroidery. Follow the package instructions for the stabilizer being used.
PREPARING THE FABRIC b Iron the iron-on stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric. a Fusible side of stabilizer b Fabric (wrong side) Memo • When embroidering on thin fabrics such as organdy or lawn, or on napped fabrics such as towel or corduroy, use water soluble stabilizer (sold separately) for best results. The water soluble stabilizer material will dissolve completely in water, giving the project a more attractive finish.
PREPARING THE FABRIC Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame E ■ Types of Embroidery Frames The types and numbers of supplied embroidery frames differ depending on the country or region. Large Embroidery field 300 mm × 180 mm (approx. 12 inches × 7 inches) Embroidery field 180 mm × 130 mm (approx. 7 inches × 5 inches) 1 Embroidery Extra Large Use when embroidering connected or combined characters or patterns, or when embroidering large patterns.
PREPARING THE FABRIC ■ Inserting the Fabric c Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw, and then remove the slack in the fabric by pulling on the edges and corners. Do not loosen the screw. d Gently stretch the fabric taut, and tighten the frame adjustment screw to keep the fabric from loosening after stretching. Note • If the fabric is not securely held in the embroidery frame, the embroidery design will sew out poorly.
PREPARING THE FABRIC e Return the frame adjustment screw to its initial position. b Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark you made on the fabric. E 1 Embroidery Memo • You can use the included screwdriver when you loosen or tighten the frame adjustment screw. a Inner frame b Guide line c Gently stretch the fabric so there are no folds or wrinkles, and press the inner frame into the outer frame.
PREPARING THE FABRIC Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ■ Embroidering Ribbons or Tape Secure with double-sided tape or a temporary spray adhesive. Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer carefully. Attach the stabilizer as shown in the following examples. We recommend using a stabilizer for embroidery. ■ Embroidering Small Fabrics Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame.
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME E 1 Note • Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot. b Align the embroidery frame guide with the right edge of the embroidery frame holder. d Lower the frame-securing lever to be level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder.
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME b E-18 Pull the embroidery frame toward you.
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery. b Press , press the key for the position that you want to check. The embroidery frame moves and shows the pattern position. Watch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be sewn in the right place. a From .
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Previewing the Completed Pattern ■ Frame sizes displayed on screen Icon Name Embroidering area a Press Extra large embroidery frame . H 300 mm × W 180 mm (H 12 inches × W 7 inches) Large embroidery frame H 180 mm × W 130 mm (H 7 inches × W 5 inches) Medium embroidery frame (optional) → An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered appears.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN E Embroidering Attractive Finishes Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread intended for use with this machine. Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results. Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine. Memo • If you use threads other than those listed above, the embroidery may not sew out correctly. Included bobbin case varies depending on the model of machine.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN ■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being used, there may be some looping in the upper thread. In this case, attach the included embroidery needle plate cover to the needle plate. Attach the cover by inserting the two projections on the underside of the cover into the notches on the needle plate as shown below.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN b Lower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop the machine. Trim the excess thread at the end of the seam. If the end of the seam is under the presser foot, raise the presser foot, then trim the excess thread. d Press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. → When the first color is completely sewn, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN a Attach an iron-on stabilizer to the wrong side of the appliqué material. d Place the base material into the embroidery frame. a Appliqué material (cotton, felt, etc.) b Iron-on stabilizer Place the appliqué material into the b embroidery frame, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to sew the outline of the appliqué. a Base material e * Press the “Start/Stop” button to sew the position of the appliqué.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN g Press the “Start/Stop” button. E 1 Embroidery Memo • Some patterns may not show all three appliqué steps. Sometimes the “APPLIQUE” step will be shown as a color. → The appliqué will then be completed. h Change the upper thread and then carry out the rest of the embroidering. Memo • Some glue may get onto the presser foot, needle, and needle plate at this time. Finish embroidering the appliqué pattern and then clean away the glue.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Note • Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly. If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during embroidering, the machine will stop and b * Unlock the frame-securing lever and remove the embroidery frame.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS If the Thread Breaks During Sewing a c Press , , , or to move the needle back the correct number of stitches before the spot where the thread broke. * If you cannot move back to the spot where the thread broke, press to select the color and If the upper thread is broken, redo the move to the beginning position of that color, then upper threading.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Restarting from the Beginning a Press . Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped. The next time the machine is turned on, you have the option to continue or delete the pattern. Memo • Even if the power goes out in the middle of embroidery, the machine returns to the point where embroidery was stopped when the machine is turned on again. a b Press .
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS c Attach the embroidery frame and press . E 1 Embroidery → The previous embroidery screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears. Memo • If you want to start a new embroidery pattern, press so the pattern selection screen appears. d Continue embroidering.
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Thread Tension a Press . b Press to weaken the upper thread When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric. ■ Correct Thread Tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will not finish well. The fabric may pucker or the thread may break.
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS b Press to tighten the upper thread tension. (The tension number will increase.) Press . a Do not turn a phillips screw (+). b Adjust with a screwdriver (small). Note • With “Embroidery Tension” on the setting screen, the tension of the upper thread can be adjusted for embroidering. The selected setting will be applied to all patterns.
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Bobbin Thread is Too Tight Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be lifting/looping and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric. a Press . b Press to turn off the automatic thread a Right side b Wrong side If this occurs, turn the slotted-head screw (-) counterclockwise, being careful not to over-loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension.
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Note • When this function is turned on, use the included ball point needle 75/11 for embroidering patterns with short jump stitches such as alphabet characters. Using other needles may cause the thread to break. Press . When the thread trimming function is turned on, you can select the length of the jump stitch not to trim the thread. This function can be turned on or off during embroidering. Select a setting from 5 mm to 50 mm in 5 mm increments.
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS c Memo • “spm” is the number of stitches sewn in one minute. • Decrease the sewing speed when embroidering on thin, thick, or heavy fabrics. • The sewing speed can be changed after an embroidery has been started. • The maximum sewing speed setting does not change until a new setting is selected. The setting specified before the main power is set to OFF remains selected the next time that the machine is turned on.
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Changing the “Embroidery Frame Display” a Press b In the “Embroidery Frame Display”, use E 1 . Embroidery to change the embroidery frame display mode. * There are 16 choices.
REVISING THE PATTERN REVISING THE PATTERN CAUTION • When you have revised the pattern, check the display of available embroidery frames and use an appropriate frame. If you use an embroidery frame not displayed as available for use, the presser foot may strike the frame and possibly cause injury. Moving the Pattern Use to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow. Press to center the pattern.
REVISING THE PATTERN a Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown. d Press . e Use to align the needle and the mark on the fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern. E 1 Embroidery b Press . Changing the Size of the Pattern c Press a Press b Select the direction in which to change the size. . . a b a Start position b This key is used for aligning linked characters (see page E-41).
REVISING THE PATTERN Rotating the Pattern a a Press b Select the angle of rotation for the pattern. . a Size of the pattern * Memo • Some patterns or characters can be enlarged more than others. • Some patterns or characters can be enlarged to a greater degree if they are rotated 90 degrees. • You can change the size of the pattern by rotating the mouse wheel. Rotate the mouse wheel away from you to shrink the pattern. Rotate the mouse wheel toward you to enlarge the pattern.
REVISING THE PATTERN Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image Press so it appears as to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern. again to return the pattern to normal. a a Degree of rotation 0° Memo • You can rotate the pattern by rotating the mouse wheel. Rotate the mouse wheel away from you to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left. Rotate the mouse wheel toward you to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the right. c Press to return to the original screen.
REVISING THE PATTERN Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only) The thread density for some alphabet character and frame patterns can be changed. A setting between 80% and 120% in 5% increments can be specified. a * Press Press screen. . to display all the function keys on the a b c → c Normal Fine (stitches closer together) Coarse (stitches farther apart) The pattern density changes each time you press a button. Press to return to the pattern selection screen.
REVISING THE PATTERN b After a character is sewn, change the thread color, and then sew the next character. b Press . E 1 Embroidery Embroidering Linked Characters c Press . Follow the procedure described below to embroider linked characters in a single row when the entire pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame. Example: Linking “DEF” to the characters “ABC” a Select the character patterns for “ABC”.
REVISING THE PATTERN d Press e Press h . . After the characters are embroidered, cut the threads to a generous length, remove the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame again so that the remaining characters (“DEF”) can be embroidered. a End of the embroidering f Press to turn off the thread cutting function and then press g Press the “Start/Stop” button. . i As in step a, select the character patterns for “DEF”. j Press k Press .
REVISING THE PATTERN m Use to align the needle with the end E of embroidering for the previous pattern. 1 Embroidery n Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering the remaining character patterns. → The thread color displayed on the screen will be grayed out. Uninterrupted Embroidering (Monochrome - Using a Single Color) A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color instead of multicolor.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Embroidery Data Precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine. CAUTION • When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used • Compatible models: IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment • Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 E 1 • If the name of the embroidery data file/folder cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special characters, the file/folder is not displayed.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory b * Press . Press saving. to return to the original screen without You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often; for example, your name, patterns that have been rotated or had the size changed, patterns that have had the sewing position changed, etc. A total of about 2 MB of patterns can be saved in the machine's memory.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION b Select the pattern you want to delete. Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media When sending embroidery patterns from the machine to USB media, plug the USB media into the machine’s USB port. c Press • USB media is commercially available, but some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION b Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine. Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer Using the included USB cable, the machine can be connected to your computer, and the embroidery patterns can be temporarily retrieved from and saved in the “Removable Disk” folder in your computer. A total of about 3 MB of embroidery patterns can be saved in the “Removable Disk”, but the saved embroidery patterns are deleted when the machine is turned OFF.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press when the pattern you want to save is in the embroidery screen. Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory a Press E 1 . Embroidery d * Press Press saving. . to return to the original screen without → The machine displays the patterns currently in the memory. b * Press the key of the pattern you want to retrieve. Press to return to the original screen. → The pattern will be temporarily saved to “Removable Disk” under “Computer (My computer)”.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Recalling from USB Media a b You can recall a specific embroidery pattern from either direct USB media or a folder in the USB media. If the pattern is in a folder, check each folder to find the embroidery pattern. Note • The processing speed may vary by quantity of data. c Insert the USB media into the USB port on a the machine (see page E-47).
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Recalling from the Computer d Press . E Plug the USB cable connector into the a corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine (see page E-48). On the computer, open “Computer (My computer)” then go to “Removable Disk”. Embroidery b 1 → The patterns in the computer are displayed on the selection screen. e * c Press the key of the pattern you want to recall. Press to return to the original screen. Move/copy the pattern data to “Removable Disk”.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1) c Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqué created in step a. Attach the appliqué to the base fabric matching the shapes. d Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué. Embroider over the appliqué and base fabric from step c to create the appliqué. You can use framed patterns of the same size and shape to create an appliqué.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2) d Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches. 1 Embroidery This is a second method to make appliqué using embroidery patterns. You do not have to change the fabric in the embroidery frame using this method. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch. a Select a straight stitch frame pattern, and embroider the pattern onto the base fabric.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS f Reattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and embroider the satin stitch pattern to create an appliqué. a * Connect to the machine the media containing the created split embroidery pattern, and then select the split embroidery pattern to be embroidered. For details on recalling patterns, refer to “Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards” on page E-7, “Recalling from USB Media” on page E-50, or “Recalling from the Computer” on page E-51.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS c Press . e Press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the pattern section. f When embroidering is finished, the following screen appears. Press E . 1 Embroidery → A screen appears so that a section of the split embroidery pattern can be selected. g d * Repeat steps b through f to embroider the remaining sections of the pattern. If necessary, edit the pattern. For details, refer to “REVISING THE PATTERN” on page E-36.
EEmbroidering Chapter 2 Embroidery Edit EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS............................. 57 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT ............................. 58 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Baby Lock “Exclusives”/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame/Bobbin Work Patterns ......................59 Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns......................................59 EDITING PATTERNS ................................................ 61 ■ Key Functions...........................................................
EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS With the “Embroidery Edit” functions, you can combine embroidery patterns and character patterns, change the size of patterns, rotate patterns, and perform many other editing functions. This machine can perform the 9 functions listed below. ■ Move Patterns Within the 30 cm × 18 cm (approx. 12 inches × 7 inches) wide embroidery area, you can change the position of patterns, and check the position on the LCD.
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Prepare the machine for embroidery according to the instructions on “BEFORE EMBROIDERING” of “Basic operations”, and press , then / to display the screen below.
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT a * b * Select the category of the pattern. Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns When you select character patterns from the “Embroidery Edit” screen, you can edit the appearance of the pattern at the same time. a Press b Select the font, then enter the characters. (Example: A B C) * See page E-5 for more information about selecting characters. . Refer to “CREATING BOBBIN WORK” on page E-92 about the bobbin work patterns. Press the key of the pattern you want to edit.
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT c Press f to change the layout of the . pattern. * After you finish your selections, press If the characters are too small to see, press view a display of all entered characters. to → The “Embroidery Edit” screen will appear. g d Select the layout. (Example: When selecting an arc, use ) and to change the degree of the arc. * Press to make the arc flatter. * Press to make the arc rounder. Memo • When selecting change to , and and .
EDITING PATTERNS EDITING PATTERNS E 2 d a b c a b c d e a e b c e Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. Shows the size of the pattern currently selected. Shows the distance from the center of the frame. Shows the color sequence and times of each step of the pattern currently selected. Shows the degree of rotation for the pattern. Memo • If a key display is light gray, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern.
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Key Functions f p a b c d e n m l k j g h o i No. Display Key Name Explanation Page a Magnify key Press this key to magnify the pattern by 200% in the screen. E-63 b Thread palette key Press this key to change the colors of the displayed pattern. E-67 c Rotate key Press this key to rotate the pattern. You can rotate a pattern one degree, ten degrees or ninety degrees at a time. E-38 d Size key Press this key to change the size of the pattern.
EDITING PATTERNS Moving the Pattern For details on moving the pattern, refer to “Moving the Pattern” on page E-36. Rotating the Pattern Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200% a Press 2 . Embroidery Edit For details on rotating the pattern, refer to “Rotating the Pattern” on page E-38. Changing the Size of the Pattern For details on changing the size of the pattern, refer to “Changing the Size of the Pattern” on page E-37.
EDITING PATTERNS Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns a Press . Press the key of the layout you want to b embroider. * See page E-60 for more information about layout types. Changing Character Spacing a Press . b Use to change the spacing. * Press to increase the character spacing. * Press to decrease the character spacing. * Press to return the pattern to its original appearance. → The display will show the selected layout. c Press .
EDITING PATTERNS Reducing Character Spacing The spacing between characters can be reduced to 50% of the narrowest character in the group. Note Combined character patterns can be separated to adjust the character spacing or to separately edit the patterns after all characters have been entered. a Press . b Press . → The key appears as E 2 Embroidery Edit • It is not recommended to edit data and transfer to other or older version machines.
EDITING PATTERNS c Use to select where the pattern is to be separated, and then press to separate it. For this example, the pattern will be separated between “T” and “a”. Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern a Press so you can assign a thread color to each character. Note • A separated character pattern cannot be combined again. d Use to select a pattern, and then use to adjust the character b * Change the thread to sew each character in a different color.
EDITING PATTERNS Embroidering Linked Characters c Press to choose a new color from the color palette. You can embroider linked characters exampled below, in a single row when the pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame. * * Example: Linking “DEF” to the characters “ABC” * Touch to activate your color palette.
EDITING PATTERNS Creating a Custom Thread Table b Use to choose where to add a color on the custom thread table. You can create a custom thread table containing the thread colors that you most often use. You can select thread colors from the machine’s extensive list of thread colors from nine different thread brands. You can select any color and move the color to your custom thread table. * * You can choose colors from the custom thread table by directly touching the screen with the touch pen.
EDITING PATTERNS d f Use to enter a color’s 4-digit number. * If you make a mistake, press * To delete a specified color from the palette, select the color to be deleted, and then press to erase the entered number, and then enter the correct number. Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified. * . To delete all the specified color from the palette, press . g Press to return to the original screen. a a Thread brand e Press .
EDITING PATTERNS c Use to select a thread color. a Press b Set your desired colors in the custom thread table according to the procedure in “Creating a Custom Thread Table” on page E-68. c Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine. and then press . a b a Thread list b Thread brand d Press e Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified. * .
EDITING PATTERNS d Press . b Press and then press . E 2 Embroidery Edit c Press . → The “Saving” screen is displayed. When the data is saved, the display returns to the original screen automatically. Note • Do not insert or remove USB media while “Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose some or all of the data you are saving. ■ Recalling the Custom Thread Table data from USB media You can recall a custom thread table data from USB media. Note • Do not store two or more “.
EDITING PATTERNS Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table c Press . You can select a color from the up to 300 thread colors you have set in the custom thread table. a Press . a a Custom thread change key → The custom thread table will appear. d Press to choose a new color from the custom thread table. * and to scroll through the custom thread table. → The thread color palette screen displays. Press or to put the color you want b to change at the top of the sewing order.
EDITING PATTERNS Designing Repeated Patterns E ■ Sewing Repeated Patterns 2 a Select a pattern, and then press b Press Embroidery Edit Using the border function, you can create stitches using repeated patterns. You can also adjust the spacing of the patterns within a repeated pattern stitch. . b .
EDITING PATTERNS e Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern. * To widen spacing, press . * To tighten spacing, press . ■ Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern By using the Cut function, you can select one element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element. This function allows you to design complex repeated patterns. a Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut. * Press to cut horizontally. * Press to cut vertically.
EDITING PATTERNS c Press g . Press to finish repeating. E 2 Embroidery Edit → The repeated pattern will be divided into separate elements. d Press e Use and repeat. . to select the element to Note • Once you have cut a repeated pattern into separate elements, you cannot return to the original repeated pattern. • Each element can be edited separately in the edit screen. See “Selecting combined embroidery patterns” on page E-82.
EDITING PATTERNS a Press . b Press . c Press to select the thread mark to be sewn. ■ Assigning Thread Marks By sewing thread marks, you can easily align patterns when embroidering a series. When sewing is finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the shape of an arrow will be sewn using the final thread. When sewing a series of patterns, use the point of this arrow for positioning the following designs to be sewn.
EDITING PATTERNS d Press . a * Create the repeated pattern with the thread mark at the center of the end of the pattern. Refer to “Assigning Thread Marks” on page E-76. E 2 Embroidery Edit Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the embroidery frame and keep sewing for the next pattern. Memo • The optional border frame allows you to easily rehoop the fabric without removing the embroidery frame from the machine.
EDITING PATTERNS e Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. g Touch to set the starting point to the center top of the pattern. h Touch i Press the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the starting point is aligned with the thread mark on the fabric. Note • Adjust the position of the fabric so that the embroidering area for the next pattern is within the embroidering area of the embroidery sheet.
EDITING PATTERNS Duplicating a Pattern a Press . After Editing a E Press 2 . Embroidery Edit → The duplicate is positioned over the original pattern. * To combine the pattern with other patterns, select * (see page E-80). See page E-21 for more information about sewing patterns. Memo • If you want to return to the edit screen after a pressing , press . a Duplicated pattern Note • If multiple patterns are displayed in the screen, only the pattern selected using and is duplicated.
COMBINING PATTERNS COMBINING PATTERNS Editing Combined Patterns b Select c Press . Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing a Press pattern. E-80 to select an embroidery .
COMBINING PATTERNS d Press f . * Select and enter “Flower”. After selecting , press to change the character case, then enter the remaining characters. E 2 Embroidery Edit e Press to enter the alphabet characters. * Press to return to the previous screen. → The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the display. g Press . h Use to move the characters. * i With a USB mouse, your finger or the touch pen, drag the characters to move them.
COMBINING PATTERNS j * k Press to change the color of the characters. Memo See page E-67 for more information about changing the color. When all editing is finished, press . ■ Selecting combined embroidery patterns If multiple patterns have been combined, use to select the pattern to be edited. If a USB mouse is connected, the pattern can be selected by clicking it. Move the mouse to position the pointer over the desired pattern, and then click the left mouse button.
COMBINING PATTERNS Sewing Combined Patterns b Embroider . E Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. In this example, the embroidery order will be as follows: 2 Embroidery Edit → Note • Follow the directions in “Sewing Embroidery Patterns” on page E-22. a Embroider by following the color order on the right side of the display. → After the flowers are embroidered, the [+] cursor will move to the “Flower” part of the pattern.
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Uninterrupted Embroidering (Monochrome - Using a Single Color) a Press b In the “Embroidery Basting Distance” . display, use and to specify the distance from the pattern to the basting stitching. A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color instead of multicolor. The machine will hesitate but not stop between color steps, and then continue till the pattern is completed.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION g Memo • To cancel the setting, press When embroidering is finished, remove the basting stitching. E . 2 → Basting is added to the beginning of the sewing order. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering. Embroidery Edit f USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION In the same way as embroidery patterns in Chapter 1, you can save and retrieve edited embroidery patterns to and from the machine’s memory, a personal computer, or USB media.
EEmbroidering Chapter 3 How to Create Bobbin Work (Embroidery) ABOUT BOBBIN WORK.......................................... 87 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK........................... 87 Required Materials....................................................................87 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover ................................................. 87 Lower thread............................................................................ 87 Upper thread .......................................
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK ABOUT BOBBIN WORK Refer to the “Quick Reference Guide” about the bobbin work patterns. PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Required Materials ■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover ■ Lower thread We recommend the following types of threads for bobbin work. No.5 or finer hand embroidery thread or decorative thread Bobbin case (gray) There is a notch at the location indicated by the letter “A”. Bobbin cover There are two small v-shaped tabs on the back of the bobbin cover as indicated by the letter “B”.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ■ Upper thread Embroidery thread (polyester thread) or monofilament (transparent nylon) thread. If you do not wish for the upper thread to be visible, we recommend using transparent nylon monofilament thread or polyester light weight thread (50wt. or above) that is the same color as the lower thread. ■ Needle Use a needle appropriate for the upper thread and fabric being used. Refer to “Embroidery Step by Step” of “Basic operations”.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK f g Wipe the bobbin case (gray) with a soft lint free cloth to clean it. h Install the needle plate cover. For details on installing the needle plate cover, refer to “Cleaning the Race” of “Appendix”. Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on the machine. 3 a Needle plate cover a * b i Install the embroidery unit. j Insert the thread tail from the spool of thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Memo CAUTION • If inserting thread tail through bobbin hole is difficult, bobbin can be wound by holding the tail and wrapping thread around inside base. Then carefully trim thread tail so it does not extend from the side of the bobbin. • Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. m • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ■ When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread p Gently pull the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate. E If the bobbin thread in the trial stitching is too tight and adjusting the bobbin case tension does not help, do not pass the thread through the tension spring. 3 → A loop of the bobbin thread comes out through the hole in the needle plate. n Pull out about 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) of bobbin thread.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK CREATING BOBBIN WORK → When a bobbin work embroidery pattern is selected the embroidery sewing speed can only be adjusted from 100 spm to a maximum of 350 spm. Selecting the Pattern Note Note • Prepare the machine for bobbin work as described in “PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK” on page E-87. a Turn on the machine. b Press To select a bobbin work embroidery pattern, press or (Embroidery).
CREATING BOBBIN WORK e Press . → The embroidery screen is displayed. f Press , and then adjust the tension of the upper thread. For details on adjusting the tension of the upper thread, refer to “Adjusting Thread Tension” on page E-30. • We recommend a setting between 6 and 8 for the upper thread tension. Start Embroidering a Note • Since bobbin work is embroidered from the wrong side of the fabric, the pattern shown in the screen appears as a mirror image of the final sewn embroidery.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK d Using the presser foot lever, raise the embroidery foot. e To bring the bobbin thread above the fabric, rotate the handwheel counterclockwise while holding the upper thread. f While holding both the upper thread and the bobbin thread, sew a section of the pattern. k Stop the machine, and then tie the upper thread and the bobbin thread together to secure the threads. l Start embroidery again to finish the pattern.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK n Using a hand sewing needle such as a ribbon embroidering needle, pull the bobbin thread to the top (wrong side) of the fabric, and then tie the upper thread and the bobbin thread together. E 3 How to Create Bobbin Work (Embroidery) Memo • If there is a gap between the start point and end point of the pattern, leave an adequate length of thread, cut the threads, and remove the fabric from the machine.
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION After embroidering trial patterns and checking the results, adjust the thread tensions if necessary. After adjusting the tensions, be sure to embroider trial patterns again in order to check the results. ■ Adjusting the upper thread tension We recommend a setting between 6 and 8 for the upper thread tension when creating bobbin work. Refer to “Adjusting Thread Tension” on page E-30.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Several solutions for minor problems are described below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. ■ Correcting bobbin work tension * a Remove the embroidery frame. * b Cut the thread near the fabric above the needle plate, and then remove the fabric. * c Remove the bobbin, and then hold it out toward the left side of the machine. d Lower the embroidery foot.
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Appendix This section provides important information for operating this machine. Please read this section to find troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order. Page number starts with “A” in this section. The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly, depending on the country or region. Chapter1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting .........................
A Appendix Chapter 1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................... 3 Restrictions on oiling ..................................................................3 Precautions on storing the machine ............................................3 Cleaning the LCD Screen ...........................................................3 Cleaning the Machine Casing .....................................................3 Cleaning the Race ....................................
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE A CAUTION • Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result. In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE g Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and the surrounding area. * Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. CAUTION • Never use a bobbin case that is scratched; otherwise, the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may suffer.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area d Use the screwdriver included with the machine to screw and attach the needle plate. 1 Follow steps a through e in “Cleaning the Race” to remove the needle plate cover. b Use the screwdriver included with the machine to unscrew and remove the needle plate. e Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ADJUSTING THE SCREEN Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display Under certain lighting conditions, the brightness of the LCD screen may need to be adjusted. a Press b Press . → The settings screen appears. Touch Panel is Malfunctioning If the screen does not respond correctly when you touch a key (the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation), follow the steps below to make the proper adjustments.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. Visit us at “ www.babylock.com ”. If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized retailer. Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting topics are described below. Be sure to refer to this before contacting your retailer.
TROUBLESHOOTING d * While holding the bobbin in place with your finger, pass the thread through the slit in the needle plate. Hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then pull the end of the thread around the tab with your left hand. Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ■ Symptom * The thread becomes tangled on the lower side of the fabric. * After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue. Looking under the fabric, there is tangled thread in the bobbin case.
TROUBLESHOOTING d Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. g While holding the thread in your right hand, pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated. A 1 If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel e toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up, or press “Needle Position” button once or twice to raise the needle.
TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect thread tension ■ Symptoms • • • • • Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric. Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight line on the upper side of the fabric. Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric. Symptom 4: The lower thread appears as a straight line on the lower side of the fabric. Symptom 5: The stitching on the lower side of the fabric is loose or has slack.
TROUBLESHOOTING Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ■ Removing the fabric from the machine a Immediately stop the sewing machine. b Turn off the sewing machine. c Remove the needle. If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise the needle out of the fabric, and then remove the needle. * Refer to “CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page B-57. d * e Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder.
TROUBLESHOOTING k Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any tangled threads, and then remove the needle plate. p Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on the machine. Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate. a b If the fabric cannot be removed, even after completing these steps, contact your nearest authorized retailer. l Remove any threads in the race and around the feed dogs. m Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.
TROUBLESHOOTING q Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on. c Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), and look from all sides to check that the needle falls at the center of the hole in the needle plate. Note • If the needle plate has been removed it is especially important to reinstall the needle plate and tighten the screws prior to installing the bobbin case. r Check the condition of the needle, and then install it.
TROUBLESHOOTING List of Symptoms Problem Cause Solution Page The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric. Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine. B-48 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric. Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations” chart. B-60 The upper thread is too tight. The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Skipped stitches Solution Page Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-57 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric. Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination” chart. B-60 Machine is threaded incorrectly. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly. B-48 Dust or lint has collected under the needle plate. Remove the dust or lint with the brush. A-3 Needle is installed incorrectly.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem High-pitched sound while sewing Cause Solution Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs. Remove the dust or lint. A-3 Pieces of thread are caught in the race. Clean the race. A-3 Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine. B-48 There are scratches on the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your authorized retailer.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Embroidery pattern does not sew out correctly Cause Solution Fabric is hanging off the table. Page If the fabric is hanging off the table during embroidery, the embroidery unit will not move freely. Place the fabric so that it does not hang off the table or hold the fabric to keep it from dragging. A Stop the machine and place the fabric so that it does not get caught or snagged. — Embroidery frame was removed during sewing (for example, to reset the bobbin).
ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse Stitch” button is pressed, or if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the message. Below is an explanation of error messages. Refer to these when necessary (if you press operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears).
ERROR MESSAGES Marks Error Messages OK to delete the selected pattern? Cause/Solution This message is displayed when, after selecting a pattern, or is pressed and the pattern is about to be deleted. OK to delete the setting? This message appears when or is pressed to delete the settings for a utility stitch. To delete the selected OK to recall and resume previous memory? . This message appears if the machine is turned off while sewing, then turned on again.
ERROR MESSAGES Marks Error Messages The pockets are full Delete a pattern. Cause/Solution This message is displayed when the memory is full and a pattern must be deleted. The safety device has been activated.Is the thread tangled? Is This message is displayed when the motor locks due to the needle bent? tangled thread or for other reasons related to thread delivery. The shutoff support mode has been activated. Turn off the machine. This message appears when the machine is in the shutoff support mode.
SPECIFICATIONS Marks Error Messages Cause/Solution When the speed controller is set to control the zigzag stitch width, the “Start/Stop” button does not operate. This message is displayed when the speed control lever is set to control the zigzag stitch width, and the “Start/Stop” button is pushed. Use the foot controller to operate the machine. SPECIFICATIONS Sewing Machine and Accessories (Box 1 of 2) Embroidery Unit (Box 2 of 2) Dimensions of machine Approx. 57.1 cm (W) × 33.5 cm (H) × 28.
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE You can use USB media or a computer to upgrade software for your sewing machine. When an upgrade program is available on “ www.babylock.com ”, please download the files following the instructions on the website and steps below. Note • When using USB media to upgrade the software, check that no data other than the upgrade file is saved on the USB media being used before starting to upgrade.
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE Upgrade Procedure Using Computer a A 1 While pressing the “Automatic Threading” button, turn the main power to ON. b Press . e When the message disappears, press . c Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine. → “Removable Disk” will appear in “Computer (My computer)”. d Copy the upgrade file to “Removable Disk”. → The upgrade file is loaded.
INDEX INDEX A Accessories included accessories ............................................................ B-15 options ................................................................................. B-18 Accessory compartment ........................................................... B-15 Adapter .................................................................................... B-55 Adjusting the LED pointer ........................................................ B-64 Air vent .....................
INDEX selecting ...................................................................... E-3, E-58 sewing .................................................................................. E-21 using a frame pattern to make an appliqué ................ E-52, E-53 Embroidery sheet ...................................................................... E-15 Embroidery unit ............................................................. B-14, B-65 carriage ...........................................................
INDEX Screen brightness ....................................................................... A-6 Sensor functions ....................................................................... B-72 embroidering position .......................................................... B-85 guideline marker .................................................................. B-78 L/R SHIFT ............................................................................. B-81 needle drop position .............................
English 882-C41 Printed in Taiwan XF3648-001
